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Wildlife and Other Stories
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Meet the feathery new educators at Wild Friends
What do a crow, turkey vulture and Swainson’s hawk have in common? They’ll be teaching visitors the importance of wildlife rehabilitation and conservation.
Meet some Wild Friends ambassadors
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Golden eagle flies free
After nine months of rehabilitation, a once-grounded eagle returns to the wide-open skies over the Grand Canyon.
See his release
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Baby hummingbird flies free
A tiny, orphaned bird gets a second chance at Best Friends
Her road to recovery
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Helping a baby cottontail get back on the bunny trail
This wild baby rabbit was found with signs of neurological trauma, but with help from the Sanctuary rehab team, he’s about to return to the great outdoors.
See his improvement
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5 remarkable reptiles at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Have you ever heard of a snuggly snake? How about a ticklish tortoise? Well, the Sanctuary is full of surprises.
Meet some Wild Friends residents
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These baby animals were born to be wild
Meet some of the wild babies who got a second chance at freedom, thanks to licensed rehabbers at the Sanctuary.
Read about their care
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Baby squirrels bound for the wild
They came to Best Friends as tiny orphans to grow up and go back to the great outdoors.
Read about their rehabilitation
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Did you know?
Learn fun facts about rats, mink, tortoises, jackrabbits and more.
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A day in the life at Wild Friends
Meet Vincent the chameleon and some other unexpected residents at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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A love story: Former racing pigeons cross finish line to retirement
With their days of long distance flight behind them, these 18 birds are finding love again.
Read about their retirement roost
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Meet the caregiver: Brianna Vlach
Brianna Vlach is a champion of misunderstood animals. Whether they’re domestic, exotic or wild, she and her crew at Wild Friends give them what they need to thrive.
Meet Brianna
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Secrets of a desert tortoise
Find a moment of Zen with some of the Sanctuary’s most peaceful creatures.
Gobi's story
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Birds, bunnies and snakes, oh my: 8 wild animal rescue stories
Meet a few of the birds, bunnies, snakes and squirrels saved this year at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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Life in captivity? Quoth the ravens, ‘Nevermore’
Wild ravens find refuge, rehabilitation and eventually release at Best Friends.
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Favorite snacks at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Best Friends Animal Society brings you relaxing sounds with the best of ASMR featuring pigs, horses, tortoises, bunnies, kittens and more.
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