Valtteri Mulkahainen is a teacher in Sotkamo, Finland. He loves taking pictures of nature, especially the animals that live in his country. For six years, he’s been lucky enough to catch beautiful moments of wildlife on camera. One summer day, on June 3rd, 2013, Valtteri went out to explore the forests around Martinselkonen. While he…
Nature is full of surprises, small moments of beauty that can stop you in your tracks. Sometimes, we don’t even need to search for them; they just appear, quietly, when we least expect it. All we have to do is stay open to the world around us and let its wonders find us. A family…
Have you ever looked at a spider and thought it was cute? Not the big, scary ones, but the small ones, the ones you might not even notice. If you take a moment to look closely, spiders can be really sweet, almost like tiny little creatures from a dream. They have these tiny feet, almost…
Imagine losing part of yourself, like an ear or a flipper, without any warning. It would be so scary. Sadly, many animals and people face this kind of loss because of accidents or bad luck. What really matters is how they go on with their lives after that. At a special place in Japan called…
Janine Guido was a kind soul, someone who did good without asking for anything in return. She worked at Speranza Animal Rescue, taking care of animals who needed love. There are so many cats and dogs who come to the shelter, but not all of them find a home. Some don’t make it, and that…
Little kids can be full of surprises. They are playful, curious, and always thinking of new ways to amaze us. Parents know how much joy they bring, but sometimes, they can be a handful with all their energy and mischief. If you’ve ever spent time with a child under five, you know how wild their…
Halloween is coming soon, and maybe you want to dress up as a bird this year. A big, strong bird costume would make everyone notice you! But today, I want to tell you about a real bird that already looks like someone wearing a bird suit. This bird is the harpy eagle, and it’s huge,…
Bartolomeo Bove and his friend Juca Yagarape were diving in the clear waters of the Formoso River in Brazil one sunny July day. They didn’t expect what happened next—an encounter with a massive green anaconda. This snake, as long as a small bus and heavy like a big sack of potatoes, was calmly resting on…
Adopting a puppy, kitten, or any animal from a shelter is one of the kindest things you can do. When you look into their eyes after they’ve found a home, you can see pure happiness. It’s like they’re smiling just for you. Animals feel just like we do – they can be lonely, sad, and…
Nuka, the gentle dog, always had a big heart. A black German shepherd, Nuka loved all animals, big and small. He grew up in a home filled with creatures of all kinds—some had soft fur, while others had feathers or scales. Nuka’s mom, Nicole, often said, “When Nuka was a pup, the vet said he…