animal rights

After this baby rhino was orphaned by poachers he’s scared to sleep alone

More proof that animals feel pain and sadness just like humans do. This baby rhino’s mom was killed by poachers for her horn right in front of him. After, he wouldn’t leave her side and was found and rescued by an animal welfare group crying over her body.

The group is the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, from Pretoria, South Africa, and the staff and volunteers put the baby with a surrogate rhino mom who could help, but he’s still having a tough time and can’t sleep unless someone is next to him.

According to the latest statistics released by Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) 442 rhinos have been killed due to illegal poaching in 2014 in the country so far.

If you need a pick-me-up after hearing this little guy’s story then check out this unlikely friendship between a pit bull and a deer that play a good game a chase.

He likes for his caretakers to sit on the ground so he can lay his head on their lap

Who says all pit bulls are mean? This one is BFFs with a deer!

Everyone is different and comes from a unique experience. The same is true for these two completely different animals who find fun over their shared commonality: play.

In this video Zeke, a 5-year-old pit bull mix rescue, according to Fox News, “dances” with a baby deer which really is more like a fun game of chase.

If you think this is adorable wait until you check out this momma bear and baby bear trying to climb up a mountain! You’ll be rooting for them to make it!

You’ll be Cheering for This Momma & baby Bear Climbing This Mountain

Did you know bears could rock climb? I’ve been rock climbing, and I love it, but the idea of scaling up the side of a cliff without a harness or a partner to ensure I’m safe if I slip is a heck of a lot more appealing than what these guys attempt. Your heart will be with the baby bear as he struggles to get his footing. So scary!

Like this video? Check out the elephant that loves a good lullaby from his caretaker.

What happens after this woman sings this elephant a lullaby is so beautiful

This will hit you right in the feels. This woman works as a caretaker for elephants in Thailand’s Elephant Nature Park. Each elephant gets a caretaker and their bond can get quite strong. Take a look at how the elephant Faa Mai reacts around his caretaker.

If you like this check out this sea lion playing with a little girl. Be sure to watch what the sea lion does when this little girl falls!