Stephen Messenger

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The other day, while looking out the window of his home in Ohio, TV newsman Gabe Spiegel witnessed a remarkable story unfolding in his very own backyard.

Man Witnesses A Miracle As 1 Deer Walks Into His Yard — And 4 Walk Out

Earlier this month, TikTok user @sheena.ltd paid a visit to a bird sanctuary in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil.

Hungry Hummingbird Mistakes Woman's Hair For A Flower

World, meet Sam — an adorable feline with a voice that can’t be missed.

Attention-Seeking Cat Unleashes The Meow To End All Meows

Once teetering on the brink of extinction, California condors have made a remarkable comeback — due in large part to conservation efforts aimed at saving these iconic birds.

Baby Condor Who Lost Her Mom Finds A New Friend To Help Her Heal

At 10 years old, this rescue cat named Kiko is by far the oldest pet in Arthur Plaza’s household — but his age isn’t merely a number.

Respectful Dog Offers Cat 'First Dibs' On Every Treat He's Given

In the Turkish city of Sultangazi, businessman İlker Bal runs a small clothing store.

Cat Tries To Play It Cool Before Committing Brazen Theft At Clothing Store

When this ball-loving dog saw an opportunity, he took it — no matter the fact that the "opportunity" was quite inopportune for everyone other than him.

Fluffy Dog Storms Soccer Field — And Tries To Make Off With The Ball

For the past few days, a feathered visitor has been loitering around Victoria Smith’s workplace in California — a wild turkey who’s taken to strutting around the parking lot like he owns the place.

Woman Accidentally ‘Flirts’ With Wild Turkey — And Immediately Regrets It

Doorbell ditching — that is, the act of ringing a person’s doorbell and then running away — has long been a pesky pastime of the mildly mischievous.

Family Realizes They've Been Pranked By The Most Unlikely Doorbell Ditcher

Say hello to this sweet bear named Chada.

Drowsy Bear Starting Her Day Becomes A Mascot Of The Sluggish And Sleepy

The other day, J. Santore and a friend were kayaking up the Chicago River when something caught their eyes.

Guys Spot A Super Chunky Snapping Turtle Sunning His Rump At The River

The other day, Rider Soares and his wife decided to take a day trip to the small town of Nioaque, not far from their home in Brazil.

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Latest Posts From Stephen

Man Witnesses A Miracle As 1 Deer Walks Into His Yard — And 4 Walk Out

“It was quite a sight!”

Hungry Hummingbird Mistakes Woman's Hair For A Flower

“It was a magical moment.”

Attention-Seeking Cat Unleashes The Meow To End All Meows

“It was the hardest I’ve ever laughed in my life.”

Baby Condor Who Lost Her Mom Finds A New Friend To Help Her Heal

It's a gift of love ❤️

Respectful Dog Offers Cat 'First Dibs' On Every Treat He's Given

"He's a very pure soul."

Cat Tries To Play It Cool Before Committing Brazen Theft At Clothing Store

“It was very deliberate, in a planned way.”

Fluffy Dog Storms Soccer Field — And Tries To Make Off With The Ball

No regrets 😂

Woman Accidentally ‘Flirts’ With Wild Turkey — And Immediately Regrets It

“I will definitely refrain from gobbling in the future.”

Family Realizes They've Been Pranked By The Most Unlikely Doorbell Ditcher

It wasn't teenagers.

Drowsy Bear Starting Her Day Becomes A Mascot Of The Sluggish And Sleepy

"This is me starting the work week.”

Guys Spot A Super Chunky Snapping Turtle Sunning His Rump At The River

"Look at the size of that thing!"

Guy Playing On Claw Machine Wins A 'Prize' He Hadn't Bargained For

"He was so cute!”