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The other morning, while vacationing at a resort in South Africa, Chichi Makhunga and her friend had a memorable encounter with one of the region’s most iconic locals.

Woman Wakes Up To Find A Baboon Casually Hanging Out In Her Room

It’s unclear exactly how this teeny baby bat came to be separated from her mother, orphaned and alone at just a few days old — but one thing is certain.

Tiny Orphaned Bat Finds The Perfect Person To Be Her Mom

This is Ditsi — an adorable little pangolin who was rescued from the clutches of poachers last year in South Africa.

Pangolin Enjoys Mud Bath After Leaving All Of Her Problems Behind Her

Meet Stevie — a very busy little pangolin.

Little Pangolin Can't Contain His Joy While Taking A Mud Bath

Tiny, Mangey Puppy Found On The Side Of The Road

Keep up with Sidewalk Specials on Facebook: http://thedo.do/SidewalkSpecials and Instagram: https://thedo.do/sidewalkspecials. 
You can support Sidewalk Specials rescue efforts by donating: http://thedo.do/Donate_SidewalkSpecials.

Dog Brothers Who Get Adopted Separately Were Never Supposed To See Each Other Again Until…

You can get more rescue updates from @SidewalkSpecials on Facebook and Instagram: https://thedo.do/sidewalkspecials. For more about Benji's life with his mom, you can follow them on Twitter: https://thedo.do/rahimaessop.

Little Seal’s Family Waits Nearby While Someone Saves His Life

For more of Naude's rescue work, you can check him out on Instagram: https://thedo.do/naude and YouTube: thedo.do/namibnaude.

Recently, while his parents were away from home, this little dog named Chuck had a mishap that very nearly ended in tragedy.

Security Camera Captures Dog Saving Her Little Brother Who Fell Into Pool

Recently, while on a guided sightseeing tour of a South Africa wildlife preserve, Darren Sheer and his family suddenly found themselves face to face with an adorably fearless local.

Adorable Baby Rhino Wants People To Know How Big And Tough And Scary He Is

Dog Who Had Turned To Stone Looks So Different Now That He Has A Home

You can get more rescue updates from @SidewalkSpecials on Facebook and Instagram: https://thedo.do/sidewalkspecials.

When Ockie Annandale and his friends headed out to play golf the other day, they might have been hoping to score a few birdies, or maybe even an eagle.

Giant Hippo Decides To Join In On People’s Round Of Golf

This is Lucy, a fun-loving dog who enjoys nothing more than playing at the beach with her family — and her beloved tennis ball.

South Africa

Woman Wakes Up To Find A Baboon Casually Hanging Out In Her Room

That was unexpected 😂

Tiny Orphaned Bat Finds The Perfect Person To Be Her Mom

"They're tiny, perfect beings" ❤️ 🦇

Pangolin Enjoys Mud Bath After Leaving All Of Her Problems Behind Her

She deserves nothing less ❤️

Little Pangolin Can't Contain His Joy While Taking A Mud Bath

“As soon as he finds a puddle of water, he usually rolls in it” 💙

Tiny, Mangey Puppy Found On The Side Of The Road

Puppy found on a busy road can't wait to pick her human siblings up from school now 💖

Dog Brothers Who Get Adopted Separately Were Never Supposed To See Each Other Again Until…

Dog brothers who had spent two years chained up together were never supposed to see each other again — what happens months later is right out of a Disney movie 😍💞

Little Seal’s Family Waits Nearby While Someone Saves His Life

Watch this little seal hop back to his family after being rescued!

Security Camera Captures Dog Saving Her Little Brother Who Fell Into Pool

"We were stunned."

Adorable Baby Rhino Wants People To Know How Big And Tough And Scary He Is

All those perfect little hops ❤️ 😂

Dog Who Had Turned To Stone Looks So Different Now That He Has A Home

Dog who had turned to “stone” loves when his new mom wraps him up in a towel 💕

Giant Hippo Decides To Join In On People’s Round Of Golf

"It was awesome!"

Dog Looks On Helplessly As An Octopus Steals Her Favorite Tennis Ball

Whoa 😲