Did you knit a mouse? Then give yourself a pat on the back – and let us know below. But if you missed the appeal, it’s not too late: Battersea still need more, so get out the needles and cast off…

The Bavarian cow became a celebrity when she escaped from her farm and managed to elude capture for three months. Finally a farmer spotted Yvonne on his farm . She did not go quietly to her new home at an animal sanctuary, according to the Guardian; she had to be tranquilized and loaded onto a [...]

According to a recent survey and research, the population of these African elephants, that currently number around 600,000, is decreasing by about 38,000 each passing year. These figures have been calculated using the annual number of illegal tusk seized, which have significantly exceeded the elephant birth rate, meaning these mammals could face complete extinction within [...]

Funny illustrations by Sheharzad Arshad… Sheharzad Arshad is not an ordinary person. He’s known by many nicknames, mainly because of his activity as an illustrator. And, you know, it’s really boring to sign your own name in a profession like that. His pictures and cartoons are rather funny. But if you can’t stand black humor, [...]

Lynea Lattanzio wanted a cat when she was little, but her mother didn’t approve. Now she runs California’s “Cat House on the Kings” shelter and takes care of almost 800 cats. Lynea’s inspiring story began in 1981, when, after going through a difficult divorce, she decided to move to a quiet place on the river. [...]