A Miracle Begins On February 15, 2024, in Tennessee, a tiny foal named Baby Seven was born – far too early, after just 286 days of gestation. Normally, foals aren’t considered viable until around 310 days. But Seven fought his way into life, defying all odds. The diagnosis was harsh: his joints – especially fetlocks…
Month: August 2025
Tomba – The Brave Mountaineering Cat from Switzerland
Tomba is no ordinary cat. He is a legend, a small furry creature with a big heart who captured the hearts of many in Switzerland during the late 1980s and early 1990s — and remains unforgettable as the “mountaineering cat” to this day. Birth and Naming This little rascal was born in August 1988 at…
The Northern White Rhinoceros – The Dramatic Fight Against Extinction
The Northern White Rhinoceros Only two remain alive – and neither can bear calves.The fate of the Northern White Rhinoceros is one of the most moving stories in modern wildlife conservation. Once Roaming Africa’s Grasslands The Northern White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum cottoni) is a subspecies of the White Rhinoceros.It once thrived across vast parts of…
Misunderstood, mistreated, forgotten – Why city pigeons deserve our attention
They coo on train station roofs, peck at breadcrumbs in pedestrian zones, or sit quietly on street lamps: urban pigeons. To many, they’re nothing but a nuisance – dirty, annoying, unnecessary. Yet they stand for something deeper: a silent, overlooked form of suffering, right in the middle of our cities. If you take a moment…
The Mountain Gorilla – Gentle Giant of the Mist
Deep in the misty hills of the Virunga Mountains and the dense Bwindi Forest lives one of the most awe-inspiring and critically endangered animals on Earth: the mountain gorilla. With their thick black fur, powerful build, and soulful eyes, mountain gorillas may seem intimidating at first—but these are peaceful, intelligent beings with deep emotional bonds…