Nonfiction Animal Stories

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On a cold January day in 2017, nearly two months before due date, Nile hippopotamus Bibi gave her keepers at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden a big surprise: a tiny newborn hippo, no bigger than a football. The first premature hippo born and raised in captivity, baby Fiona was an underdog from the start: She couldn't nurse, she couldn't stay hydrated, and she wasn't thriving. But the staff at the zoo knew they could save her.

The author of the Mutts comic strip and several best-selling children’s books, Patrick McDonnell has been hailed as the next Charles Schulz. In his characteristic heartwarming style, McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee, Jubilee. With anecdotes from Goodall’s autobiography, McDonnell makes this true story accessible for the very young - and young at heart.

When Kristen Balouch was ten years old, her parents made a surprising announcement: their whole family was going on a trip to plant trees! Kristen, her sisters, and her mom and dad—and their pet, Wonder Dog—flew from their California home to a logging site in British Columbia. There, they joined a crew working to replant the trees that had been cut down. In this story, Kristen reflects on the forty days they spent living in a tent, covered in mud and bug bites, working hard every day to plant a new forest.

Bailey notices something interesting on TV. It’s a television show about a new world underwater with animals he’s never seen before. Daddy catches Bailey’s interest and plans to give Bailey a closer look at this new underwater world. Cousin Lauren comes to visit Bailey, and Daddy has a surprise for both of them. You guessed it; it’s a fun and exciting trip to the aquarium for the day! Bailey and Cousin Lauren are fascinated by all of the exciting animals. Bailey sees a new underwater animal and decides to take a closer look.

This book is a collection of 10 short stories from my book Dog Tales - 60 True Doggy Stories of Loyalty, Heroism and Devotion. The stories in this series of books will hopefully make you laugh, cry, and be proud to be a dog owner.

This book is a collection of 10 short stories from my book Dog Tales - 60 True Doggy Stories of Loyalty, Heroism and Devotion. The stories in this series of books will hopefully make you laugh, cry, and be proud to be a dog owner.

This book is a collection of 10 short stories from my book Dog Tales - 60 True Doggy Stories of Loyalty, Heroism and Devotion. The stories in this series of books will hopefully make you laugh, cry, and be proud to be a dog owner.

This book is a collection of 10 short stories from my book Dog Tales - 60 True Doggy Stories of Loyalty, Heroism and Devotion. The stories in this series of books will hopefully make you laugh, cry, and be proud to be a dog owner.

The Rottweiler puppy was a gift offered to my Grandfather to replace his long-time farm dog who had died. All farms need a herding dog, a guard dog, and a loving pet, and it is rare to have all these qualities in one dog which made the loss of his dog personally tragic and devastating to the function of the farm business he owned. In upstate New York back in the 1960's, owning a Rottweiler as a pet was unheard of because of their horrible reputation of being vicious and dangerous and only good for junkyard guard dogs.

Alexei, Grigori, Felix, Irina, Oksana, and Polina are Siberian tigers who have spent their entire lives working in the circus. Their parents were circus tigers, and it is the only thing they have ever known. The life of a circus tiger is not always easy. From the time they are very small, they go through a lot of hard training. Alexei is the oldest tiger in the group. He can also be the grumpiest. The other tigers complain to each other that he often makes them feel sad and discouraged. But do they dare to tell Alexei how they feel?

This is a true story of Oscar P. Dog, a puppy who was adopted by a Navy warship on deployment and found his way to America. It is designed to make you laugh and perhaps help military kids understand the concept of a deployment.

In this story, Bailey visits a sailing club with his Daddy and learns how to sail on a big catamaran! At first, he is very nervous about the deep open water and the rocking boat, but after an adventure at the dog circus and the park and a few surprises along the way, Bailey begins to feel much more comfortable by the water.

With dogs, you get back what you put in, just as you do with your human relationships. Dogs, however, show more ability to forgive the cruelty and indiscretion of ignorant people - well, at least that's what I have observed. As the old saying goes, no such thing as a bad dog, just a bad owner, and this I believe, with all my heart. All my dogs have been rescue dogs taken from lives of abandonment and often cruelty. With patience, love, and stability, all of my dogs have shown loyalty and love way beyond any human should deserve.

With dogs, you get back what you put in, just as you do with your human relationships. Dogs, however, show more ability to forgive the cruelty and indiscretion of ignorant people - well at least that's what I have observed. As the old saying goes, "no such thing as a bad dog, just a bad owner," and this I believe with all my heart.

"The Adventures of Gilly the Gecko" is a captivating collection of fifteen enchanting short stories, each brimming with adventure, imagination, and heartwarming moments. Set in a vibrant world where geckos explore rocky landscapes, hidden caves, and magical forests, these tales whisk young readers away on a journey filled with wonder and discovery.

The fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits, her dramatic works featuring bold and vibrant colors. Her work brought attention to Mexican and indigenous culture, and she is also renowned for her works celebrating the female form. Brown's story recounts Frida's beloved pets - two monkeys, a parrot, three dogs, two turkeys, an eagle, a black cat, and a fawn - and playfully considers how Frida embodied many wonderful characteristics of each animal.

Known as the Thanksgiving Address, this Native American good morning message is based on the belief that the natural world is a precious and rare gift - from the moon and the stars to the tiniest blade of grass.

This book is a collection of 10 short stories that have been taken from my book Dog Tales: 60 True Doggy Stories of Loyalty, Heroism and Devotion. As a naturalist, wildlife photographer, and also a dog owner all my life, it never ceases to amaze me the incredible connection we have with our canine companions.

Bailey’s parents enter him into a Halloween costume competition just for dogs. Bailey can sense something exciting is coming soon, but he’s not sure what that will be. But what should Bailey dress as in the costume competition? Daddy isn’t sure, so to get inspiration for the costume, Daddy and Bailey have a wonderful time exploring the city. But will Daddy find a costume in time for the costume competition? And will Bailey win the competition for best costume?