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People have been having pets since the beginning of time. Be it cats, dogs, horse or birds of any kind, they are the faithful companies of man. But this little family has two unique pet birds that outshine all the others! These two adorable emus are proving that birds of a feather flock together. The inseparable pair live with owner Alicia Speranza, 31 and her daughter Hailey, 11 in Walworth, New York. The emus Phoenix and Stella have been living with the family since they were just a few weeks old and are the best of friends despite being born months apart. Known as "the cousins of ostriches", emus are the second largest bird in the world, able to grow up to 6 feet in height. Even though these birds can grow so big, their young are very tiny! Videographer / director: Alicia Speranza Producer: Hannah Stevens, Michael Muncer Editor: Jay Sohrabi

AN ANIMAL rescue centre in Arkansas is making a desperate plea to re-home Melody the pitbull before it is too late. NovaStar Rescue Centre are hoping the power of the internet will help find this unlucky dog the loving family she deserves, before she is put down in less than a week. Melody’s story begins in January 2016, when she was found with no shelter, food or water, and just a heavy chain around her neck attached to a tree. Skinny, scared and freezing, the chain had been looped around her neck and padlocked together with a huge industrial lock. Fortunately for Melody, she was freed from the tree by her rescuers, however the thick chain couldn’t be removed straight away as it was embedded deep into her flesh. Videographer / director: Tammy Swarek Producer: Shannon Lane, Michael Muncer Editor: Marcus Cooper

A record number of slow lorises have been returned to the wild following their rescue and rehabilitation. Wildlife officials and International Animal Rescue seized all thirty during four separate confiscations in January 2016, September 2016, October 2016 and January 2017. Many had their teeth clipped and they were in a distressed state after being packed into tiny, cramped cages. Videographer / director: International Animal Rescue Producer: Hannah Stevens, Ruby Coote Editor: Jay Sohrabi

Meet India’s biggest and most valuable bull weighing over 1.5 tonnes and worth £2.5 million ($2,909,600.00 USD). Named Sultan, he reached 5 feet and 11 inches in height and over a ton and half in weight at a very young age, making him the most unique specimen in the entire world. Sultan has won first place in seven competitions, which makes him also a stud in high demand. One of the most valuable things about Sultan is his semen, with one dose valued at 300 rupees (roughly $4.66). The average amount the semen makes a year is around 10 million rupees ($155,291.60 USD)! Sultan receives quite a royal treatment. His owner takes him on 5 kilometer walks each morning and bathes him twice a day. But his biggest regal pleasure is his favorite beverage - whiskey! Sultan gets to drink a bottle of Kentucky’s finest every evening, because he is the best bull in all of India! We can only assume that if Sultan was human, he would only drink out of the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Kitchen-Dining-Highball-Glasses/zgbs/kitchen/13218091?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=rumble07-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=3c05f3c6fa831f3b8b82eb829b473c3f&camp=1789&creative=9325">best highball glasses</a>. Who would have thought that a bull would enjoy whisky so much? What we do know is that you do not want to miss this video! Videographer / director: Rare Shot Producer: Haziq Qadri, Ruby Coote Editor: Sonia Estal 

DESPITE all odds, a pair of lovebirds are firm partners for life. Lemon and Indi have Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD), a contagious, fatal viral disease that affects the beak, feathers, and immune system of birds. It has been called the avian version of HIV. The two tweethearts live in West Palm Beach, Florida and are owned by Fabiana, her husband, Guillermo and three children, Gianluca, Bianca and Brianna. Videographer / director: Fabiana Gualiardo Producer: Shannon Lane, Ruby Coote Editor: Marcus Cooper

A TINY otter pup has begun to venture outside its nest at Taronga Zoo after being delivered in a lifesaving caesarean birth. Veterinarians were called in to save the Oriental Small-clawed Otter pup on 28 February after mother Pia was unable to give birth naturally. Videographer / director: ZooBorns Producer: Hannah Stevens, Ruby Coote Editor: Jay Sohrabi

Running around and playing with her canine brothers, this French Bulldog seems like any other playful pup - except she has no eyes. Milly was the runt of a litter and kept hidden away in a wooden box by her breeder as she looked so different from her siblings. As the result of over-breeding to achieve the bulging eyes found in brachycephalic breeds, Milly’s eyes were completely out of proportion to her body and extremely infected. Fortunately veterinary technician Christin, from Ramat HaSharon, Israel, gave her a home after seeing an ad for her on Facebook. Check out these adorable French Bulldogs! Videographer / director: Christin Slobidker Producer: Shannon Lane, Ruby Coote Editor: Sonia Estal

Paradise wildlife park has proudly unveiled their new African penguin enclosure - but the penguins took a little longer to warm up to the change than expected. The family zoo in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire has carefully designed a new, larger enclosure for the colony. The zoo was bought by the Whitnall family in 1985 and they worked tirelessly to transform it from the UK’s worst zoo into an amazing conservation focused zoo for all species. How amazing is this family's story? This is the age old tail of making something out of nothing. Now they are on their way to having a top class conservation focused zoo. With all of these awesome animal species, this family has got the making for the creation of an everlasting legacy! Check out these penguins enjoying their new enclosure! Videographer / director: Jack Stevens Producer: Hannah Stevens, Ruby Coote Editor: Sonia Estal

A three-foot long rabbit is gunning to become the world’s biggest bunny - and he’s only 10-months-old. Dexter, the humongous bunny from Basildon, Essex, already weighs more than three times the size of an average newborn baby and has at least another two years to grow to his full potential. The bunny's owner is more than optimistic his giant pet can outgrow the world’s biggest bunny, Darius - the 4ft 4 rabbit who just happens to be Dexter’s father. The bunny is already as big as his owner's two pet dogs, a French Bulldog and a Pug, and they are as welcoming to him as he is to them. Talk about adorable! Since he is such a big boy, the monstrous <a href="https://rumble.com/v3jxx3-kitty-grooms-bunny.html" target="_blank">bunny</a> even has his own room in the house, so that he can enjoy a warm comfy bed at night after being outside all day. What did you think of this video? Do you have a really <a href="https://rumble.com/v30quk-my-big-fat-pet-wedding.html" target="_blank">big pet</a>? We would love to hear what you think so please do not hesitate to leave a comment down in the comments section! Please share this incredible video with your family and friends as it is sure to leave them in awe!

A VETERINARY team risk their lives to rescue an elephant injured by an infected wound crawling with maggots. Wildlife film producer, Verity White and her team were filming the darting of a giraffe with the Uganda Wildlife Authority Vet Team in Murchison Falls National Park, when they came across the limping elephant. The Uganda Conservation Foundation had recently provided a dedicated veterinary vehicle to the Uganda Wildlife Authority in Murchison Falls as part of measure to tackle the poaching problem. Videographer / director: Verity White Producer: Crystal Chung, Ruby Coote Editor: Jay Sohrabi

Extreme angler Jeremy Wade meets the creature behind the sea serpent legend - as he comes face to face with a rarely seen oarfish. Giant oarfish, also known as ‘messengers of the sea’, are mainly seen when they are washed ashore, often triggering fears of earthquakes. Whilst filming for the latest series of television series River Monsters in the Mediterranean Sea in France, Wade was fortunate enough to come face to face with one of the bizarre-looking creatures at a jaw dropping depth of 80 ft under water. Catch the brand new Season 8 of River Monsters on ITV1, premiering on Friday May 19 at 8pm. Videographer / director: Icon Films Producer: Crystal Chung, Ruby Coote Editor: James Thorne

Extreme angler Jeremy Wade meets the creature behind the sea serpent legend - as he comes face to face with a rarely seen oarfish. Giant oarfish, also known as ‘messengers of the sea’, are mainly seen when they are washed ashore, often triggering fears of earthquakes. Whilst filming for the latest series of television series River Monsters in the Mediterranean Sea in France, Wade was fortunate enough to come face to face with one of the bizarre-looking creatures at a jaw dropping depth of 80 ft under water. Catch the brand new Season 8 of River Monsters on ITV1, premiering on Friday May 19 at 8pm. Videographer / director: Icon Films Producer: Crystal Chung, Ruby Coote Editor: James Thorne

A baby goat with one enlarged eye has been born in Assam, India. The kid was born on Wednesday May 10th, and has baffled local villagers. Vets predicted that the goat, who also has only one ear, would die within a few days but he has defied expectations and stayed alive longer than expected. The condition which causes these defects is called cyclopia and can also affect horses, pigs and cows. The cause for this condition is the brain's failure to separate the two hemispheres, which in turn causes the skull to form a single eye socket, with lid and lashes missing. The cause of this genetic condition is uncertain, although it is possible that a toxin ingested during pregnancy can be culprit. The upper and lower lips can be present, but are usually small, and the upper jaw is short and teeth are missing, which is why the normal sized tongue protrudes. Horses, pigs, cows, cats and even dusky sharks have been known to get affected with this condition. The goat’s owner Mukhuri Das, says that he was really shocked when he saw the <a href="https://rumble.com/v30m2w-cute-baby-is-a-natural-goat-whisperer.html" target="_blank">baby goat</a>. At first they thought that the neighbors would ridicule them, but instead people have been travelling from all around the area to see the “gift from God”, making them famous. Videographer / director: Rima Sharma Producer: Haziq Qadri, Nick Johnson Editor: Marcus Cooper

A vicious dog attack broke this sloth’s arm in two places, but thanks to her rescuers she has been released back into the wild. The sloth, named Tina by Toucan Rescue Ranch workers, was pulled from the jaws of several dogs by locals in Sarapiqu, Costa Rica. After calling wildlife authorities, the sloth’s rescuers contacted Toucan Rescue Ranch who brought her to Heredia, Costa Rica for treatment on October 31 2016. Videographer / director: Toucan Rescue Ranch Producer: Hannah Stevens, Ruby Coote Editor: Jay Sohrabi

A float of crocodiles swarm a herd of wildebeest as they try to migrate across the Masai Mara river. Shaurya Reshamwala - who runs a wildlife travel company Call of the Wild in Mumbai, India - was on safari in Kenya when she witnessed the mauling of several wildebeest. The group had decided to set up near the river to watch the wildebeest attempt to cross the treacherous waters safely. The wild can be a dangerous place. There are several predators to several different types of prey. You never know what's going to happen. Unfortunately these wildebeest couldn't have seen any of this coming. Check out this crazy crocodiles ambush on wildebeest! Videographer / director: Shaurya Reshamwala Producer: Hannah Stevens, Ruby Coote Editor: Marcus Cooper

This inspiring pup is refusing to let having dwarfism get in the way of living his life to the fullest. German Shepherd Michelangelo Augustine, affectionately known as MikeyGus, was born to proud parents Spartacus and Temperance in Clarksville, Indiana, and at first he seemed just like the rest of his litter. At six weeks old his owners Amy and Heath Carkuff began to wonder if there was something wrong with the happy puppy as he was much clumsier than his siblings. The mischievous pup lives happily alongside his parents, Lilo the family Shuh Tzu, a brood of chickens and Biscotti the cow, who often lays against the fence so that MikeyGus can snuggle up to her. When he was 16 weeks it was confirmed that MikeyGus had dwarfism, which has many negative side effects, the <a href="https://rumble.com/v33kwu-do-you-call-me-a-dwarf-.html" target="_blank">bone deformation</a> of all of his long bones. When MikeyGus turned six months old he suddenly stopped walking entirely but owners hoped that he would learn to walk again and that he just needed some time and encouragement. He was extremely determined and eventually <a href="https://rumble.com/v31cuw-disability-energetic-dog-leg.html" target="_blank">began walking again</a>. His condition contributed for the family to learn much about determination, ambition, love and serving. Their journey with MikeyGus has been very bittersweet. He isn't showing any signs of pain even if walking appears to be uncomfortable, but his ears are up and his disposition cheery. MikeyGus has a particularly special bond with the Carkuff’s youngest daughter Samantha, who says MikeyGus is more like a sibling than a pet. Videographer / director: Amy Carkuff Producer: Hannah Stevens, Ruby Coote Editor: Sonia Estal

A sweet baby Linne’s two-toed sloth has been welcomed by keepers at Memphis Zoo. The female infant - named Lua, meaning “moon” in Portuguese - was born on 17 March to parents Marilyn and Sparky and is the first successful birth of a Linne's two-toed sloth at the zoo. Mother Marilyn has birthed other infants that did not survive infancy, so zookeepers decided to hand-rear the new arrival to give her the best chance of survival. Videographer / director: ZooBorns Producer: Hannah Stevens, Ruby Coote Editor: Sonia Estal

Two giraffes come neck to neck to battle for the affections of a nearby female. Co-owners of Wild-Life Tours Steven Mecinski and Britt van Meegen were conducting a safari for guests in Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park - a big five game reserve in KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa - when they spotted two male giraffes sizing each other up. Male giraffes use their necks as a weapon in dominance battles or to win the right to mate with females - cows - in a particular area. Videographer / director: Wild Life Tours Africa Producer: Hannah Stevens, Ruby Coote Editor: Jack Stevens

Venom is the world’s most famous micro bully who is valued at over $500,000. Thanks to his bodybuilder physique, the micro bully attracted fans from all across the globe. He lives with Matt Siebenthal, his fiancé Deanne and his stepson Christian in Lake Worth, Florida, along with his fellow dogs King Tyson and Lucky Lucciano. Despite his gentle personality, the breed has often been labelled as aggressive by the mainstream media, but his family believes in the loving nature of their dog. There is one big misconception about <a href="https://rumble.com/v31szl-american-bully-meets-french-bulldog.-play-time.html" target="_blank">American bullies</a> that they look aggressive because of their muscle mass or size, but they are <a href="https://rumble.com/v31r73-american-bully-hard-to-wake-up.html" target="_blank">sweet, gentle giants</a>. Don’t judge a book by its cover and don’t believe everything the media puts out. Any dog breed will be mean and aggressive if they are kept locked up 24 hours a day. This family has the perfect example of prime micro bully breeding and they are passing on Venom’s priceless genes onto healthy pups, who sell out months in advance for an average of $4-6000, with one pup selling for $25,000. The value of these dogs is priceless, because they are part of the family, and how can you put a value on that, says Matt. Matt decided to listen to his fiancé and start writing about the striking breed in his own magazine - Bully King Magazine. This bi-monthly magazine celebrates everything bully related from breeding and training information to health, diet and exercise tips. Videographer / director: Kendri Rodriguez Producer: Hannah Stevens, Ruby Coote Editor: Joshua Douglas

A feisty duck has chosen a pretty unusual best friend- a loving golden retriever. Proud duck owner Pam Ishiguro has a flock of seven ducks, but her four-year-old Pekin duck Rudy and Golden Retriever Barclay have formed the strongest bond. The Orange County-based mom said: “The animals are much like my two boys - they have a love-hate relationship. When they are together, somebody is always chasing or jumping on someone else, but when they are apart, they’re always calling for each other." When the ducks first arrived, Barclay didn't care about them at all, but it all changed when he realized they all have food, too funny! Barclay thinks their food is delicious! He is not a very picky dog, he loves food so much and is always excited to eat a meal. Sometimes he will even steal the duck's food; he always wants more food! Barclay and Rudy are <a href="https://rumble.com/v34nlm-best-friends-monkey-and-girl.html" target="_blank">best friends</a> and no one is going to take that away from them! This is too cute! Even though some people still believe that animals are not capable of having feelings and having friends, so we think that with this heart-breathtakingly and adorable video will show everyone that animals can be best friends with humans and other animals too. Adorable animal friends are always there for each other as companions, no matter what. Sure, they get into scuffles every now and then, but in the end, there is no other furry creature they’d rather spend their time with! Animals build you up. People come and go. Animals stay even when people go. That’s why they develop these kinds of unique friendships. Because they are loyal and trustworthy! This friendship is another proof of how animals can have a great time and fantastic relationship no matter how different they are! Having a best friend is the greatest feeling in the world. The be that super team, the enjoy every day together, share secrets and this dog and duck probably share the same bond! Personally, we think that there’s nothing cuter than seeing a precious video about animal best friends, but there’s a special place in our hearts for dogs that have friendships with animals of a different species. A little factor in these kinds of friendships is that dogs are very sociable and accepting. They like to give love and to receive back. We are pretty sure there is a lesson to be learned from our four-legged friends and amazing friendships. One of the greatest gifts of life is friendship because having a friend who loves you and knows you are priceless. A friend brings out the best in you, who will prove to you that they will be there for you no matter what. Spending the day with your friend is a therapy that no money can buy! Check out this video of a dog and a duck who become best friends! Have you ever seen an <a href="https://rumble.com/v30a5z-when-a-litter-of-kittens-needed-foster-parents-an-unlikely-duo-stepped-in.html" target="_blank">unlikely duo</a> like these two before? Let us know in the comment section down below! Videographer / director: Pam Ishiguro Producer: Hannah Stevens, Ruby Coote Editor: Sonia Estal

A REPTILE obsessed mum is proving that crocodiles are a woman’s best friend. Savannah Boan works at Gatorland in Florida, home to approximately 2500 alligators and crocodiles of all shapes and sizes. She has only worked at the park for seven months, but it has been a lifelong dream to work with reptiles. And her special connection with the reptiles has already earned her the unique role of Crocodilian Enrichment Coordinator. Videographer / director: Francisco Hidalgo Producer: Shannon Lane, Ruby Coote Editor: Sonia Estal

A REPTILE obsessed mum is proving that crocodiles are a woman’s best friend. Savannah Boan works at Gatorland in Florida, home to approximately 2500 alligators and crocodiles of all shapes and sizes. She has only worked at the park for seven months, but it has been a lifelong dream to work with reptiles. And her special connection with the reptiles has already earned her the unique role of Crocodilian Enrichment Coordinator. Videographer / director: Francisco Hidalgo Producer: Shannon Lane, Ruby Coote Editor: Sonia Estal

Snake whisperer Abu Zarin Hussin watches TV, plays soccer and reads bedtime stories to his 14ft venomous King Cobras. Despite being bitten eight times - once almost fatally - and ending up in a coma twice, Abu is totally devoted to his scaly friends, and has no intention of ever giving up his perilous pets. The 32-year-old, from Kelantan, Malaysia, followed in the footsteps of his snake handler father and became a specialist snake handler in the fire service. But despite the love for his work, Abu accepts that snake handling is not for the fainthearted. Videographer / director: Hashim Sakiri Producer: Nora Hakramaj, Ruby Coote Editor: Joshua Douglas

PASSIONATE conservationists at Chester Zoo have captured the moment a rare Rothschild’s giraffe calf is born - including its first wobbly steps into the world. The five-foot tall youngster arrived at 3:20pm on April 3 to eight-year-old mum Orla. Zookeepers named the young female calf Narus after a valley in Uganda’s Kidepo National Park, where conservationists are trying to save the species. After falling over six feet from her mother into a bed of straw, the giraffe surveyed her new home before taking her first tentative steps. Videographer / director: ZooBorns Producer: Hannah Stevens, Nick Johnson Editor: Jay Sohrabi

A hatching chick emerges from its shell in an egg-straordinary display of new life. Multimedia artist and photographer, Mindia Midelashvili, documented a newborn chick from the first crack in the shell, to fluffing up its feathers. The NYC based photographer went to his uncle’s country house and waited for the chick to make its big break. Over a period of 50 minutes, the chick uses its egg tooth to make the first chip in the shell, and then enlarges the hole, gradually turning round to create an opening. The tiny bird then emerges with wet feathers, eventually drying off - cheeping the entire time. Videographer / director: Mindia Midelashvili Producer: Shannon Lane, Nick Johnson Editor: Joshua Douglas