Freedom is the greatest gift for wild animals, but sadly sometimes they lose it. Today's episode is full of heartwarming stories of kind people helping wild creatures go back to where they truly belong. One look at Luga the Lion's amazed face.
And you know, this is the first time he's seen wide open spaces like this. It took a 14,484 km journey to get here, but it was worth [Music] it. Can I really just fly away?
That's probably what this condor thought as it took its first free flight after being treated for poisoning. What a joyful way to say thank you. For 4 days, this moose was wandering around a local golf course far from its home.
Returning to the forests it knows must feel amazing. This bear arrived at a rescue center at just 3 months old after losing its mother. 2 years later, it's finally ready to return to the wild and rediscover its natural home.
These two Rothschild giraffes are finally joining their kind at the Ruko Community Conservancy, the only place in Kenya dedicated to preserving this rare species. This crocodile wandered into unfamiliar territory and was terrified. And now humans are trying to catch it.
Don't worry, buddy. They're professionals and they're here to take you home. These people have all gathered to witness the most beautiful event in the world.
An Iberian lynx returning to the wild. What is happiness for these zebras? It's the chance to run free without fearing for their lives.
And they'll always remember those who made it possible. Witness the first steps of this captive bred female cheetah into the wild. Thanks to a wellplanned adaptation program, she's ready to embrace her natural habitat.
Don't ask these raccoons how they're doing. They're back in the wild after a long rehab and plan to spend the next few days just taking it all in. [Music] When you see this owl spreading its wings so confidently, it's hard to believe that not long ago it was tangled up in a net unsure if it would ever move again.
This sloth was abandoned by its mother, but the rescue center team never gave up. And now, 2 years later, they've brought it back to where it truly belongs. The future looks brighter for white rhinos.
Now, these animals were relocated to a special preserve where they can live freely and continue their species existence. These parrots were in rough shape when they were found by wildlife volunteers. But look at them now.
After nearly 3 years of rehab, they're happily soaring free again. [Music] All her life, Imperial The Ocelot only knew the tight confines of a cage with no shelter. But today, that's all changing for the [Music] better.
You don't know worry until you've released seven skunks you've raised since they were babies. But I'm sure they'll be just fine. Bye.
Ben, show me something more inspiring than releasing an endangered Cambodian Siamese crocodile back into the wild. I bet you can't. Imagine how happy this eagle must feel to be soaring again after a wing injury kept it grounded for an entire year.
When these conservationists found out that 14 Angolan giraffes were being kept on a small farm, they didn't waste a second. They organized a relocation effort because such majestic creatures deserve to live freely. Until now, these captive bred red wolves had no idea that freedom could be so limitless.
Now they have a lifetime to explore it. During months of rehab, these orphaned otters grew so attached to their rescuers that they didn't want to leave. But the wild is where they truly belong.
For a lynx, who spent most of her life in rehab, the wild must seem like wonderland. But just like Alice, she'll adapt quickly. For over a hundred years, Idaho has had a tradition of releasing thousands of sheep into the wild.
And honestly, that's the best tradition I've ever heard of. At first, this Andy and Condor couldn't believe it could spread its wings and soar freely again. The species is on the brink of extinction, but these people have given it a shot at the future.
This sea lion may have lost its freedom for only a short time, but it missed it like crazy. When these golings lost their mother, humans became their only hope. And not only did they raise them, they also eventually released them.
When this lynx saw where she'd been brought, she couldn't sit still in her cage. You could tell how much she missed home. This beaver was rescued from captivity by caring people.
Now, as it goes back to the wild, it will help rebuild damaged ecosystems. Isn't that a beautiful cycle? This koala accidentally fell from a 10 m tree and ended up in rehab.
But despite the ordeal, she's happy to be back home. These two piglets should start learning the lyrics to Hakuna Matata because from now on it's all about living carefree in the wild. It breaks my heart to know that until today this mother and her cubs only got to see the wild through bars.
God bless the people who saved them. This tigress is a true symbol of resilience. She never stopped believing in her release, even in the darkest times.
And her faith has finally paid off. I wish the screen could capture just how overjoyed these parents are to be flying again. I bet they haven't felt this free in ages.
For this links, today isn't just about being released. It's also the beginning of a whole new mission to save her species. The future of Washington's lynxes is in her paws now.
This wildlife sanctuary became a safe haven for a group of zebras who lost their previous home. Think they like it here? I'm thinking yes.
When this leopard was found by park rangers, he was a weak, emaciated cub. But look at him now. Healthy, trained to hunt, and ready to take on the [Music] wild.
These giraffes were scattered across Africa, living in captivity, hoping against hope that they would one day return to Angola. But now they're finally back and learning how to be free all over again. Don't tell me that watching a herd of buffalo being released doesn't bring a smile to your [Music] face.
What could be better than freeing a Persian leopard? Freeing two Persian leopards, of course. This is the start of a new and improved life.
This bobcat spent so long in rehab that she didn't even realize where she was when they brought her back. Welcome home, little kitty. As you can see, not every animal bolts for freedom right away.
These big horn sheep, for instance, waited until the last second, suspicious that something might be off. Maybe it has something to do with being secretly recorded. [Music] This leopard initially took the opening of his cage as a threat, so he went into defense mode.
Run, buddy. Freedom's worth more than a [Music] fight. For these penguins, rehab felt like an eternity.
But thankfully, even eternity comes to an [Music] end. This mountain lion doesn't have a name, but we like to call him Lucky. Why?
Well, because he was fortunate enough to run into humans who helped him heal his broken bones and returned him home. These Arctic foxes adore the humans who raised them, but they love freedom even more. They only hesitated for a second before following their instincts and racing into the wind.
The scared look in this leopard's eyes says it all. He has lived through some horrific conditions, but that's all in the past now. Just a few hours ago, this apossum was sitting terrified on a roof, wishing that someone would rescue it.
Luckily, these pros are in the wish granting business. This story is about two lions who were destined for a life of loneliness until they were given a chance to start a family. Thank you to those people who cared enough to make it possible.
Believe it or not, but just a year ago, this eagle was seriously injured. But thanks to the amazing medics in Louisiana, she's been given a second chance to soar the skies again. For Philippa the Tiger, this rescue team is nothing short of guardian angels.
After all, they helped her heal and regain her strength so she could run free in the wild [Music] again. This video is your sign to go check out the Bellwin Bison Festival where you can see these animals thirst for freedom up close with your own eyes. It feels like the entire animal rehab center came to say goodbye to these two caracals.
They've been like family for the past 18 months, but it's time for them to enjoy the freedom they deserve. All these people are gathered here for one reason, to witness little Mirror the Seal taste the ocean again after a long recovery. [Music] This servil arrived at the wildlife center as a starving 4-month-old cub.
He looked hopeless, but medical personnel never gave up on him. 256 days later, he's back on his paws. These giraffes are the perfect example of how life can change in a matter of days.
One moment they were stuck in cages and now they're enjoying the wide open [Music] savannah. This lioness has no idea that in just a few minutes she'll be as free as the wind. She's been waiting for this moment her whole life.
And the award for the highest jump for joy goes to this WY. No predators will be able to threaten her in her new home. This wolf was discovered blind and helpless.
The chances of restoring its sight were slim, but doctors didn't give up. Now, after 60 days of intense treatment, a perfectly healthy wolf is back in the [Music] forest. Throughout her entire rehabilitation, this female golden eagle kept her eyes on the sky, the home she's about to return to.
Soon she'll be soaring over the mountains and enjoying life again. The look on this bear's face could be right next to the dictionary entry for the word disbelief. This crocodile wandered into a village in search of food, posing a real threat to the locals.
But luckily, this story has a happy ending with the croc safely captured and released in a much safer [Music] place. The moment this tiger saw where he was being taken, he couldn't wait for the cage to open. His beloved forest.
He missed it so much. Being confined in a small space is pure torture for this bull. I mean, just look at those horns.
The great wide open is the only place where they will feel at home. This bobcat had to spend a long time in rehab after suffering a serious head injury. Need I even say how thrilled it is to be free again?
Until today, Nuna the lioness had no idea what grass felt like under her paws. She's still recovering from major stress and is just taking her first steps toward full rehabilitation. So, let's all wish her the best of luck.
Maggie the cow spent 9 years living in total isolation. She didn't know what love was. let alone freedom.
Fair warning, the footage of her first steps on a new farm might just melt your heart. Before rehab, these leopards probably didn't fully understand the value of a free life, but now I'm sure they'll appreciate every second of it. This poor baby hippo was abandoned by his mother because he was born weak.
He spent his entire young life in rehab and had given up hope of ever finding a family. But luck finally smiled on him and blessed him with a new loving mama. This team of professionals was prepared for anything as they set a leopard free.
But nobody expected this reaction. Please don't be mad at the poor thing. He was just a little confused and luckily didn't hurt anyone.
This big cat was prepared for anything but freedom. Today might just be the happiest day of its life. Because of injuries to both wings, this eagle almost lost the very thing that gave his life meaning, flight.
Thankfully, he crossed paths with skilled vets who got him back in the sky where he belongs. This guy would do anything to get Howdy Duty the bull to a place where he could fully enjoy life. even permanently modify half of his car.
But at the end of the day, the bull is happy and no one is hurt. As for these marmets, they settled in at a five-star hotel on the prairie with pre-made burrows. After all, it's the least we can do for the animals that help restore grassland ecosystems.
Pandas born in captivity usually don't get the chance to live in the wild, but these two are the lucky exceptions. They've been specially trained for life out on their own and released with confidence. If I had to choose my favorite animal rescue story, I'd go with the one about three bears being successfully returned to their homeland.
It's the perfect example of how human kindness can change the lives of wild animals for the better. If you're looking for your daily dose of motivation, then this video is for you. It's about a strong willed turtle that after losing a flipper found the strength to live a full life again.
How do you like this condor's reaction? He used to avoid people, but after being nursed back to health by a few of them, seems like he's in no hurry to leave them [Music] behind. Imagine a life full of suffering and confinement.
That's what Max, Simba, and Kima had to endure. Thankfully, the Big Cat Rescue in Florida stepped in to rewrite their stories and give them a happy new life. Before today, life for these 77 ducks was dull and gray.
But thanks to five kind souls, their world is now bursting with color again. For these wildlife officers, releasing another animal is just another day in the office. But for this bear, it's a second chance at life.
He'll never forget their kindness. People who claim animals don't have emotions have probably never seen a herd of cows celebrate fresh grass. To them, it's tastier than any feed.
Here is Artemis the Jaguar checking out her new home. It's way bigger than her previous one, and she's loving it. [Music] They say doves are symbols of peace.
So, can you feel the peace in your soul when you see these birds flying free? Let me know in the comments. Tur and Tuffa's lives have had three chapters.
First, rough conditions in captivity, then rehab in the spacious enclosures of the Born Free Center, and now their long- aaited transition to a life of freedom. [Music] This koala was ready to hug every tree in sight out of pure joy after being moved to a wide open plantation. And in case you're wondering, yes, she settled in just fine.
If these owls could talk, they'd tell you that magic is real and its name is Lisa Lee. You wouldn't believe how many of them she has saved. [Music] This wildlife center poured $20,000 and a piece of their heart into raising two Lynx cubs.
They were like children to them. And like all kids, it's time for them to leave the nest. This badger only lost his freedom for a few days while being healed, but that was enough to make him miss it.
You've probably seen lions and tigers being set free, but what about jackals? Let's hope fate never brings them back to captivity again. This video is four times the joy because that's how many otter have just been sent back to the wild.
This weward tigress was caught near a city and judging by her reaction, she isn't too thrilled about it. But who knows, maybe she's just hiding her gratitude behind that aggression. This team of wildlife rescuers are actual real life heroes.
They did absolutely everything in their power to save and transport over 40 monkeys back to their native island. Bravo. The move to a new place left this jaguar in total shock.
We could practically read the surprise in its eyes. Wait, I seriously get to live in this paradise? Hear those ominous sounds?
That's an Arvar who has no idea that it's finally in safe hands. When these police officers received a call, they weren't expecting to be returning a troublemaker home. Kudos to them for their bravery and professionalism.
These coyote pups were abandoned by their mom, but the Wildlife Protection Fund stepped in to give them a chance to live in their natural habitat once they were strong enough. Nothing conveys how precious freedom is like the speed with which this Lynx ran to it. Wow.
He's in a hurry now. After a year of solitude, this python thinks this bag is the coziest place ever. Until it realizes it's about to taste freedom again, thanks to a volunteer.
[Music] Freedom is the best gift for these hyenas and the people who worked tirelessly to make their release day come sooner. These seven orphaned fox cubs arrived at the shelter as tiny babies. Today, they'll experience the wild for the first time and eventually return to nature for good.
[Music] Cobras might be some of the most venomous snakes, but they still need our help. Luckily, this one got rescued by a [Music] professional. This condor was found with a severe injury, but today it's spreading its wings and flying again.
Just look at how happy it is. This hyena survived a car collision but couldn't recover on its own. With the help of some dedicated zoologologists, it's now back home, marveling at its freedom.
Even the best shelter with all you can eat food isn't a true home for a wild animal. This fox's reaction to freedom proves that. [Music] These ladies are super nervous because they're about to release a bald eagle that they nursed back to health over several weeks.
It looks like not even the eagle was expecting to fly again. [Music] These cheetah cubs were orphaned at a young age, but after three months of care and an 18-hour journey, they're finally at their new safe home. [Music] This lynx used to distrust humans, but hopefully this act of selfless kindness will change its mind because now it is free thanks to this person.
Look at that beautiful cat. Look at that. Every day, hundreds of animals see what this sea lion is seeing right now.
A path to freedom blocked by bars. But this little one will never see a cage door [Music] again. This eagle spent a year in rehab with a team of doctors who strengthened its muscles and taught it to fly again.
Today, it takes to the skies once again. coming. You can't pet or hug a porcupine to make it happier, but you can release it back to its family if you find it in trouble.
And that's exactly what this guy did. Oh, you're a hero if you freed even one animal. But what do you call these ladies who gave a new life to an entire pack of young raccoons in the San Gabriel River?
This bear cub lost its mom, but gained caretakers who nurtured it until it was ready to create its own destiny in the [Music] wild. Is this a dream? That's probably what this Sareni eagle is thinking because it can't believe that after such a long rehabilitation, it's finally going home.
It took a whole team to make this day happen and release four sea lions into the ocean. Now they can explore their new home. These conservationists chose a safer spot to release cheetahs into the African savannah.
Despite all the good they've done, these animals are still wild predators. Hi, girl. This mountain lion spent a long time in a veterinary hospital, but now it's not wasting a second to savor its long awaited [Music] freedom.
Not all animals that get released need help, like this python that was happily raiding chicken coops until a pro snake catcher moved it to the river. [Music] Meet Barry Williams, a former pilot who has dedicated his life to rescuing and releasing animals. This porcupine is another lucky one in his [Music] care.
This wild tiger seems confused, not realizing its treatment is over and it's about to enter a happy, free life outside the cage. This cheetah felt something was fishy with its release and couldn't believe it was truly free. But as you can see, miracles do happen.
This giant anaconda could have been a nightmare for a local village. But thanks to a nearby professional, it not only survived encounters with humans, but will go back to its normal life a little further away in the wild. Moving a giant like this giraffe to a sanctuary takes a lot of effort and skill, but look at it.
Totally worth it, right? Meet Peggy and Sue, two warthogs released into a predator-free zone in Shamaro Reserve. Now they can enjoy freedom without any danger.
Look at these vultures. It's hard to believe they were recently poisoned and taken to the Maholo Holo Rehabilitation Center to [Music] recover. Don't be surprised that these people are being so cautious releasing this little guy.
It's a honey badger and everyone knows you don't mess with those. Moving these lions to a new sanctuary will help preserve their healthy gene pool for generations to come. This sea lion named Pigeon miraculously ended up at a marine mammal rescue center.
After treatment, it's time for it to explore the ocean with a healthy eye. [Music] Check out this breathtaking footage from Canada, where volunteers are releasing 22 bison into a 1,000 acre sanctuary to live freely. This female hyena would have remained stuck on a farm near her preserve if not for wildlife center staff who rescued and cared for her.
This big guy had a rough time with a big arrival and needed urgent medical assistance and relocation to another dam. Now he can rest assured no one will bother him. Meet Gerta, who's confused right now because she doesn't realize that this moving cage is taking her back to the world she forgot.
The people driving will make sure this cat is happy [Music] again. Here's why only professionals should handle even the smallest animals during their release. Red wolves are critically endangered, so volunteers were thrilled to find five six-month-old pups in captivity.
Now they're safe in the Wolf Conservation C Center's open enclosure. This hyena is a true warrior, having survived a fall into a well and a long journey back home. Its trials are finally over.
This woman from Save the Snakes Africa is holding a South African python, one of hundreds she and her team have rescued. Now it's heading home. [Music] This lion cub needed a human's help to find a new home when it was all alone.
Now someone is there to care for it. This coyote was desperate in a 21 m well. Unable to escape, professionals came to the rescue and soon enough it was back home.
This automated cage is used by zoologologists to safely release brown bears. The animals stay calm when they don't see humans and the humans stay safe. These folks are prepared to face any challenge to complete their mission of transporting a cheetah to its new habitat.
[Music] It took a team of four pros to safely release this crocodile back into the [Music] wild. raised Auma made the only right decision to prepare it for life on its own in the wild. Look at how it explores its new world with curiosity.
Imagine how different this snow leopard story would be if it hadn't been found in time. Thankfully, it's now heading home. There he goes.
Sometimes you can't fully enjoy the moment of an animal's release because it happens so fast. Thankfully, today this woman is releasing two foxes. This jackal survived a fall and now after rehab, it's strong enough to return to the wild and embrace its second chance.
[Music] Check out the new home for this herd of snow sheep. Honestly, I'd be thrilled to live in such beauty, too. This elephant would not have survived alone after losing its herd, but now it's in a safe place and will soon find a new family.
This cheetah is grumpy about traveling in a cage, not realizing that its journey will end in freedom. The indigo snake was once a top predator in Florida's sand hills until it almost vanished. Luckily, there are pros among us who want to help restore their population.
All these people are gathered here for one reason, to watch 32 rescued African penguins return to the ocean. This bat is now free to fly again, thanks to a professional organization that saved it from a barbed wire fence. Can you imagine how long this sloth has been waiting to climb a tree again and live its best life?
Beautiful. Can you believe that? A Pacific octopus spent most of its short life never having seen the ocean.
Well, now it has a chance to live fully in the [Music] wild. Here's more proof that animals are meant to be free. Just look at how happy these horses are.
They'll never forget this moment. Saving an animal's life is way harder than putting it in a cage. But with lots of preparation and professional skills, people managed to free this cheetah.
Great news. This volunteer team helped over 200 malnourished pelicans recover in just a month. And now you're watching 52 of them get released.
[Music] A whole special operation was carried out to transfer these African forest elephants to their habitat. Now they can call it [Music] home. Today, this volunteer changed a moose's life by releasing it from their care into the wild.
Every year, hundreds of orphaned baby animals in Arizona need help. And they find it thanks to the Southeast Wildlife Conservation Center. If you think this is just another zebra release, think again.
Not only are these folks giving them a new life, they're also balancing the ecosystem to the benefit of all species. A few weeks ago, this baby orangutan was badly injured. But thanks to some skilled vets and its mother's support, they're both back to their usual lives.
Here's why this team stepped away from the truck before releasing the antelopes. They missed freedom so much that they literally bolted out of the container. Lots of people love tigers, but few as much as this guy, who has dedicated his life to saving them.
This cub just found a new home, and thanks to him, an adult tiger is free again. Just 20 days ago, this snowy owl couldn't even walk due to exhaustion. But the caring hands of rehabilitators got it flying [Music] again.
When people found these orphaned adorable stinkers in the forest, they couldn't just walk by. They knew they had to help because no one else [Music] would. Before heading off on its own, this badger stopped to say thank you to the people who helped heal it.
Check out this antelope's genuine joy. No more cramped enclosures, just a vast sanctuary where it can roam free. [Music] This guy caught an armadillo near his home and drove nearly eight miles to return it to where it truly belongs.
My new home. The time has come for these two white pelicans to leave their caretakers and start their own independent lives. [Music] These ringtails are taking their first steps to freedom, unaware of the amazing adventures that lie [Music] ahead.
This guy was rescued with a leg injury in November, and now in much better spirits, he's starting a new chapter of his life. These women brought a gift to mother nature, her child, who will now return to her. Look at him go.
No, these people didn't open a portal to a sheep dimension. They transported dozens of sheep to a new home in a sanctuary. [Music] Meet Towaki, a fjordland penguin who might have never heard the oceanceans's wave again if not for these volunteers.
Now healthy and rehabilitated, it's heading back to its incredible life in the sea. [Music] Well, it looks like this river finally has the builder it deserves. It took nearly 3 months for this owl to recover from injuries sustained in a vehicle collision.
Now, it's time for it to fly home. I'm sure this pelican doesn't understand why so many people came to see it. Oh, it definitely doesn't know how many people are going to watch its release [Music] online.
Today is a great day for 12 orphan skunks returning to the wild after months of care from a team of zoologologists. People say the cheetah is the fastest animal on the planet, but they haven't seen how quick a lynx can be when its cage opens. Get ready for the cutest animal release ever.
I bet we all want to keep these cuties, but trust me, they're better off in the wild. Feeasants are rare and hard to spot in the wild, but thanks to people like this, that might change for the better. After getting all the medical help it needed and a clean bill of health, this porcupine is finally returning to its natural habitat to live a long life.
I hope nothing ever stops this beauty from enjoying the freedom of flight because a cage is the last place a bird should [Music] be. Releasing a bird in the mountains is beautiful, but doing it by the ocean even better. This bird agrees.
[Music] This fawn isn't running away from the people who released it because it knows it owes its freedom and health to them. When a storm destroyed the nest of three Grand Cayman parrot chicks, locals took them in. Now, a year later, they're being released into their new home at the botanical park.
[Music] Did you know you should release animals in the same place you found them to avoid disorienting and scaring them? This sheriff sure does. Here we go.
For 2 weeks, even this bald eagle didn't know if it would ever fly again. But the vets did everything they could and it was enough. Look at this happy red fox.
It's hard to imagine that not long ago it was malnourished and suffering from mange. Thanks to park staff, it's now healthy and free. This pelican was a model patient during its time at a preserve hospital, so it deserves a grand release like this.
This guy found a cobra in his house, and it was super lucky to end up in the hands of someone who knew how to safely take it to its natural habitat. But you should definitely call a professional. Imagine how much effort, skills, and equipment are needed to transport a sixton elephant.
But a better life for this big guy is totally worth [Music] it. This is what real life superheroes look like. Why?
Well, these folks relocated 39 buffalo to a safe sanctuary. And that's it for today. Let us know in the comments if this episode touched your heart.
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