Showing posts with label koala bear. Show all posts
Showing posts with label koala bear. Show all posts

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Love is in the air...

Love Story #1

You've probably seen and heard updates on Sam, the koala... but just in case you haven't...


Sam is the koala who was rescued from the Australian wildfires.


(photo by Mark Parden, AP)
She made international headlines after appearing in this touching photo (sipping bottled water being offered to her by Australian firefighter David Tree).


Volunteers lovingly tend to her burned paws, and she is expected to make a full recovery.



This little chap, Bob, was also rescued from the fires and and he happens to be recuperating at the same facility as Sam.


And now it appears that love is in the air (how fitting for Valentine's week!). Bob, it seems, has fallen hard for Sam and they've become quite inseparable. He has taken on the role of Sam's protector, often sitting with his arm around her. Ain't love grand? (And is this not the sweetest photo ever? Just look at those fuzzy little ears!)

Love Story #2

(click photo to watch 2 minute video)
This story made the rounds last month, so you may have already heard about Tarra (the elephant) and Bella (the dog) who live at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. But if you haven't, you must click on the photo to watch this very short video about a very special love story!

Love comes in all shapes and sizes; love sees beauty everywhere; love does not discriminate; love is unconditional. We can learn so much about love by observing animals!
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!!!

Donna