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In a story that seems straight out of a thrilling mystery, a viral sensation has taken the internet by storm—the discovery of a giant snake that hides a shocking secret. What began as a typical wildlife sighting quickly morphed into an unimaginable twist, sparking discussions around the world.

It all started in a remote, dense jungle in Southeast Asia. A group of local hikers stumbled upon what they initially believed to be an unusually large snake. At first, it seemed like an everyday encounter with nature’s wonders. But as they ventured closer, they realized this was no ordinary reptile. It was massive—incredibly massive—even for a species known for reaching substantial sizes. With its scales shimmering under the sun, it was like something out of a cryptic folklore.

As the hikers cautiously observed from a safe distance, they noticed something even stranger: a faint, rhythmic pulse emanating from within the snake’s body. The curious—and slightly unnerved—group decided to take a closer look, driven by a mix of concern and intrigue. To their astonishment, they found a way to open up the snake’s enormous, bloated form, expecting to find the typical remains of its last meal.

What they uncovered was beyond their wildest imagination—a woman wrapped inside the belly of the beast.

The woman was alive, though disoriented and weak from what appeared to be days of confinement. Covered in dirt, bruises, and with only a faint glimmer of consciousness, she was rushed to safety and later revealed that she had been abducted by a mysterious group weeks prior. According to her story, she had been drugged and transported to the jungle where she was subjected to the unthinkable. The group responsible for her kidnapping had believed that a ritualistic act involving the snake could somehow alter their fates. The woman’s survival inside the snake’s body was miraculous—somehow, the snake hadn’t consumed her, but instead had sheltered her within its massive form, its slow digestive process protecting her from death.

The mystery of how she ended up inside the snake and whether the group that abducted her is still out there remains unsolved. Experts have speculated that this particular snake, which had been growing rapidly, might have been lured by the smell of food or a strange set of circumstances, such as the woman’s presence or her proximity to the snake.

A MAN was mauled to death by his pet lion in southern Iraq, just days after bringing the animal home in hopes of taming it in his garden.

The victim, 50-year-old Aqil Fakhr al-Din, was known locally for keeping lions and other wild animals on his property for years, according to police.

Mufid Tahir, a spokesperson for local police, told Rudaw news outlet, “Today in a garden in the city of Kufa in Najaf, a citizen was attacked by a lion in his own garden and died immediately.

“The lion had eaten a large portion of the man’s body, and because the lion refused to leave the remains, we were forced to shoot and kill it.”

According to local TV reports, the victim’s neighbour intervened before authorities came, shooting the lion seven times with a Kalashnikov rifle and killing it.

Al-Din was immediately taken to Al-Sadr Medical City Hospital in Najaf but did not survive due to the severity of his injuries.

A clip of the lion lying dead in the garden went viral on social media, sparking outrage over the man’s ability to keep the animal in his garden and raising concerns about Iraq’s lax rules on private ownership of exotic wildlife.

Al-Din had bought the lion to raise and tame it at home, local reports claim.

Iraq has long struggled with illegal wildlife trafficking, driven by a strong market demand along with years of weak law enforcement.

In the absence of effective regulations, hunters and smugglers continue to capture and trade rare species.

A baby elephant who fell into a steep-sided watering hole in Africa was determined not to die.

Bruises appeared on her battered body as she struggled to get free of the hole that could have been her final resting place.

It was early morning on August 14 in Kenya when people from the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary noticed the baby elephant, totally alone and fighting her impending fate, near the Godoma settlement.

Godoma

Conservancy scouts from the sanctuary immediately pulled the baby to safety.

Then, they waited. They hoped that her herd would return for the baby, so young she was still dependent on her mother’s milk. But it was unclear how long the baby had been struggling and there were no signs of a herd in the area.

Godoma

They brought sorely needed elephant milk formula for the baby, as well as hope for her future. “The most testing time for us is during a rescue. Our teams must ensure they are ready and prepared with the medical supplies, equipment and treatment needed for the flight and rescue operation,” Brandford said.

In a bittersweet but necessary decision, with her family nowhere in sight, the lost baby elephant was flown to DSWT’s orphaned elephant nursery for longer term care.

“She cried much of the night, missing her lost family enormously,” DSWT wrote on Facebook. “With the reassuring company of the rest of the Nursery orphans along with loving tender attention from her keepers she eventually settled.”

The baby was named for the valley, Godoma, near where she nearly lost her life, by the incredible people who found and rescued her.

Godoma is just one of many elephants impacted by external threats. “Elephant poaching kills one elephant every 15 minutes, but the issue of human-wildlife conflict and habitat destruction also poses a real threat to all elephants that should never be forgotten,” Brandford said.

Elephants’ spines are NOT built to support the weight of humans. Unlike horses or camels, their backs have sharp, bony protrusions instead of smooth, supportive structures. When people ride them—especially repeatedly or with heavy gear—it can lead to serious injuries, chronic pain, and long-term damage to their health.

In many tourist industries, elephants are also subjected to harsh training (often using force) to make them compliant.
• Animal welfare organizations like PETA, World Animal Protection, and National Geographic have spoken against elephant rides due to the physical and psychological harm involved.

If you care about animals, it’s best to admire elephants from a distance and avoid activities that exploit them for entertainment or tourism. Respecting their natural needs helps ensure their well-being and dignity. 🐘💔

*It’s sad, but sometimes I wish all animals could speak. Maybe then they could defend themselves better than humans do.

A peaceful day in the forest.
I began the morning by gathering fresh grass to feed the fish, then picked a ripe papaya from the garden.
Back in my kitchen, I prepared a rustic dish of papaya salad with pork jowl — a traditional, refreshing meal full of natural flavors.

A peaceful morning in the forest, Alida starts her day by gathering firewood, collecting eggs, and preparing a simple yet delicious breakfast – beef fried rice with eggs. Let’s enjoy this tranquil moment together

During this rainy time of year, begins the journey of many animals. Animals in the African bush time their births in the rainy season.

During this rainy time of year, begins the journey of many animals. Many animals in the African bush time their births in the rainy season, so as to maximize their сһапсeѕ of survival. This is so that сoⱱeг is thick and food is abundant.

37 year old Sales Manager, Brett Reisen, was privileged enough to have witnessed a mігасɩe birth of a baby buffalo in the Sabi Sands.

He tells us about this awesome moment: “We were watching a pride of 12 lions near Savanah and drove off heading back to the саmр when we саme across a herd of over 100 buffalo (less than a KM away from the lion).

We were watching them for a few minutes and one of the people that was with us noticed the one cow that was about to give birth. It seems like she һeɩd off рᴜѕһіпɡ the calf oᴜt for a while until she was comfortable with us around.

The whole birth took around 15-20 minutes, and she did it all аɩoпe. Births are when animals are in a very ⱱᴜɩпeгаЬɩe state from ргedаtoгѕ, so the act is built to be a very fast one.

The ѕtгапɡe thing is that the herd саme to see the calf and headed off, offering her no protection. What was also аmаzіпɡ was the amount of oxpeckers that appeared to be lined up on the cows back.

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It was such an exсіtemeпt to be able to see the calf being born, better than seeing any animal һᴜпtіпɡ. We had to try keep our distance to ensure the cow was comfortable with us around. This was truly an аmаzіпɡ experience!”