Everybody knows “The Star-Spangled Banner”. The anthem represents the United States of America and says a lot about the freedom and bravery of its people. But, besides its patriotic impact, there is another reason why this beloved song is also very famous. Because it is so tough to sing! Come to think of it, this […]
On a cold January night in Manchester, New Hampshire, a young boy named Tegan McCall was standing in the doorway of his apartment, watching as firefighters moved through the halls in their big, bulky uniforms. Tegan has cerebral palsy and doesn’t speak, yet he still caught the eye of Lt. Mike Rheault. Lt. Rheault says […]
Dachshund dogs have a lot going for them, but there is no denying that size is not necessarily their forte. However, whatever they lack in size and physical strength, they more than make up for in attitude and personality But don’t feel like you have to take my word for it, just take a look […]
Sloths live in tropical forests. They can be found in Central and South America. They have long arms and look like monkeys – but, unlike the monkeys, they move very slowly (very)! The three drums are the slowest animal in the world. Sloths are more closely related to anteaters and armadillos. The Sloth Sanctuary of […]
We don’t always think about animals in the midst of chaos, and something like a fire or floods can definitely create chaos. Recently, residents in Canada were forced to evacuate because of the massive wildfires. In an effort to help not only these people but their pets as well, West Jet and Canadian North airlines […]
Horses are extremely intelligent creatures. They are fast learners and can recognize commands and body language. They can make associations between sounds and actions. For instance, they know it is meal time when they hear a bell. If you need more proof that horses are smart animals, then you’d better take a look at the […]
This is one of those stories that you would never believe if someone just told you about. Tansy Aspinall was just a little girl when she met two western lowland gorillas by the name Djalta and Bimms. The girl’s father is a conservationist and spends his life fighting for the rights of gorillas. He is […]