Most animal stories that make headlines are either funny or heartwarming, but the ones that stood out in 2025 were different.

In several places, real change came from steady pressure, solid science, and people refusing to let issues fade.

Sometimes, animals are in desperate need of saving, and people come to their rescue. While it is usually professionals who save animals trapped in engine blocks or frozen to manhole covers, sometimes ...

Image courtesy of Instagram user @kateyproai/TikTok user @nature.love216/Facebook page Branson Area Breaking News/Snopes Illustration Nature is a wondrous place, full of incredible ecosystems and ...