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Vet Gives Parrot New Wings After Someone Severely Trimmed Them To Stop It From Flying Away

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:09:38 +0300

It takes only a few hours to completely change the life of an animal. Dr. Catherine Apuli, a vet working with The Unusual Pet Vets in Brisbane, Australia, gave a parrot named Wei Wei the ability to soar again.

Wei Wei had been the victim of wing trimming to prevent it from flying. However, with Dr. Apuli’s help, the parrot was able to take to the skies!

Woman Saves Wingless Bumblebee And Their Friendship Creates Buzz On The Internet

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 08:54:36 +0300

Last spring Fiona Presly, a library assistant from Inverness, Scottish Highlands came across a surprising phenomenon she would never forget. While taking care of her garden she spotted a bumblebee queen crawling around. What surprised her the most was that the animal had no wings, as it turns out the bumblebee may have suffered from a virus which had caused problems in wing development. The insect had very slim chances of survival but this kind-hearted wom

What These Passengers Saw Outside Their Plane Window Was Terrifying

Thu, 22 May 2014 08:48:30 +0400

For everyone’s worst nightmare became a reality for passengers on board a flight from London, UK to Florence, Italy last week. Their aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing after a part of the left wing fell off.
Shortly after taking off from London City airport a loud bang was heard by those aboard, the 60 passengers were shocked to discover that a 6ft (1.8m) piece of the wing was dangling in the air.