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Carl Jones, the Man Who Saved Nine Species from Extinction

May 31, 2016 By Zac Pingle

Photo Credit: Vikash Tatayah, Durrel Wildlife Conservation Trust Carl Jones is credited with saving not only several species on the brink of extinction, but for also saving entire ecosystems. This achievement has awarded him with an Indianapolis Prize along with $250,000. Jones started his career in conservationalism on the Island of Mauritius, an island off the […]

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Café that Gives Adults with Special Needs a Purpose

December 21, 2015 By Altrumedia

It’s all in the name. Hugs Café is a place full of laughter and yes – hugs. However, it isn’t your usual neighborhood café. Hugs Café is a nonprofit restaurant that gives adults with special needs the opportunity to work. A recurring dream It all started with a recurring dream. “I had a dream of […]

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Ricochet Gives a Healing Paw

August 3, 2015 By Altrumedia

We are often so focused on what we think life ought to be, or who we think we ought to become, that we miss out on the special gifts that we already possess. However, as Ricochet’s life proves, much more can be achieved by accepting who we are and using our unique abilities to help others. Judy […]

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Dog that Fought Off Coyotes to Save Boy’s Life Inducted into Hall of Fame

July 29, 2015 By Altrumedia

Sako, the dog that fought off coyotes to save a teenager’s life, has been honored by being added in the Purina Animal Hall of Fame. The Crash It was a fishing and wild potato picking trip like any other they had been to. Philips-Garcia, 16, his friend, aunt, cousin and dog, Sako, all went on […]

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Dog that Sniffs out Thyroid Cancer

July 21, 2015 By Altrumedia

The term man’s best friend takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to Frankie. The German Shepherd-mix was part of a study at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in which he managed to identify samples of urine from patients that were later diagnosed with Thyroid cancer. All in a whiff […]

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Faith: The Inspiring Bipedal Dog

June 29, 2015 By Hero Highlight

Faith, a dog born on December 24th 2002, was doomed from the beginning. She was born a bipedal. Only her hind legs were fully developed and her two front legs were severely deformed. As it is in the wild, the weak are doomed, and Faith’s mother believed this. Unlike the rest of the pup litter, […]

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The Lake Oku Clawed Frog

April 30, 2015 By Hero Highlight

Photo Credit: Brian Gratwicke

Here’s a story which had us jumping for joy. A team of U.K. scientists and zoologists have successfully captive-bred the Lake Oku clawed frog. With their natural habitat in danger, successful captive breeding means this weird little frog is no longer at risk for extinction We use the phrase “weird little frog” with love. The […]

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