The animal suffered from severe tissue damage, with second- and third-degree burns covering its paw pads. “This animal was left defenseless with life-threatening wounds from the Airport Fire,” said ...

round cushions known as "toe beans," or paw pads. But these pads aren't just an adorable accident of evolution — according to experts, they serve a myriad of purposes, from shock absorption to body ...

Black bear animal close-up profile view in the forest yawning, opened mouth displaying teeth, paws in its surrounding and environment with a green background. Image via Depositphotos. The American ...