AN ORPHANED ZEBRA FINDS HAPPINESS AGAIN

This is the heartwarming story of an orphaned baby zebra in Kenya that has had a new lease on life after a traumatic start, thanks to some ingenious work on behalf of his keepers at a Kenyan wildlife trust.

Diria the orphaned zebra tragically lost his mother when a pride of lions attacked her at the Tsavo East National Park. Baby zebras are typically raised by their mothers alone, forming a very strong bond. When this was no longer possible for Diria, his handlers created a specially made black and white striped coat so that he would recognize his 'surrogate mom' regardless of who wore it.

Rob Brandford, executive director of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, said that Diria 'is incredibly affectionate with his carers and, perhaps with the exception of his milk, loves nothing more than nuzzling into them as they comfortingly groom him.'

Diria will be cared for this way until he is old enough to reintegrate into the wild in a protected area.

TEXAS PARENTS ADOPT FIVE BIOLOGICAL SIBLINGS AFTER LIFE-CHANGING DISCOVERY

A pair of incredible Texas parents have adopted five biological siblings after learning that the boy they were fostering had four brothers and sisters in different homes — which now makes them a family of ten.

Andi and Thomas Bonura had three biological children on their own, but weren't done building their loving family. So in 2017, they became foster parents for the first time.

When they learned their first foster child, Bryson, had two other siblings in other foster homes — Gabrielle, four, and David, six — they took them in, too. Their oldest twin brothers, Thomas and Carter, both eight, started to visit as well.

'They were sweet and would say, "Can we come live with you?" Andi said.

They couldn't say no. When they got the call saying that the biological parents were terminating their rights, the couple jumped at the chance to adopt all five siblings permanently.

'These are their brothers and sisters and there's no argument,' Andi said. 'The kids have been through a lot but they're the sweetest. They're amazing — and resilient.'

BRITAIN’S OLDEST POSTMISTRESS TURNS 93 AFTER 60 YEARS OF MANAGING THE SAME POST OFFICE BRANCH

Britain's oldest postmistress is celebrating turning 93 after managing the same Post Office branch for 60 years — and has no plans to retire.

Kay White began working at Claverley Post Office in the UK during the Second World War in 1941.

Ms White said: 'I am the oldest postmistress or master in the country. I started working here when I was 14. I have never wanted to do anything else. I was born here and lived here all my life.'

Ms White has been recognized for outstanding work in the community and was given an MBE in the New Years Honours in 2010.

She said: 'I just love the community here. The village is beautiful. It has changed over the times, of course'.

ADORABLE DOG TRIES TO PLAY 'FETCH' WITH A STATUE

An adorable dog tried to play fetch with a fisherman statue after mistaking it for a real person.

Chester, a ten-year-old springer spaniel, dropped a tennis ball at the foot of the Yankee Jack statue in Somerset and patiently waited for it to throw the ball for him. His owner Debby Taylor, 54, from Crewe, Cheshire, was stunned to see Chester falling for the trick - and not for the first time either.

She said: 'He is a very sociable dog who will play fetch with anyone. I always have him off the lead and he forces strangers to play with him - I am always having to apologise to them for getting 'Chestered'. He is a lovely dog but so dopey!'

OHIO MOM THROWS A DIFFERENT KIND OF GENDER REVEAL PARTY

An Ohio family has thrown a gender reveal party for their son — even though the boy is 17 years old, and will be entering his senior year of high school.

Gray, who was born McKenzie, came out to his mom and stepdad a few months ago, and was surprised to learn they were supportive and accepting of his announcement. Gray, who helped plan the party himself, celebrated with purple, yellow, black and white balloons - the colors of the nonbinary pride flag.

'We wanted to announce that we got it wrong 17 years ago when we told the world we were having a little girl, and named that child McKenzie,' Grey's mom, Love, wrote on Facebook.

'So we'd like to introduce you to our SON: Grey.'

DYING GOLDFISH IS NURSED BACK TO HEALTH BY A DEVOTED NEW OWNER

A neglected goldfish has had an incredible return to health after a devoted new owner took him in. Lacey Scott, 30, shared a TikTok video of her pet fish's journey back to health from the brink of death.

Lacey named the fish Monstro after she took him home from a pet store where he had been turned in by his previous owner. The dying goldfish had turned black, couldn't swim and had lesions on his belly.

Lacey put Monstro in water filled with aquarium salt and she made sure to change the water every day for the first few weeks, explaining that clean water can work wonders for a fish.

Slowly but surely, the fish began transforming.

She watched as Monstro was restored to his bright bold orange color - while also gaining enough energy to start swimming around the tank.

'I honestly didn’t think he was going to make it, but I couldn’t stand the thought of such an old fish wasting away the last of his days alone in a store,' Lacey confessed.

MAN WITH AUTISM SURPRISED WITH BIRTHDAY CARDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

A man with autism has been overwhelmed after receiving thousands of cards and gifts from people around the world on his birthday during lockdown.

Brenton, from Adelaide, celebrated his 33rd birthday on July 22, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, was unable to celebrate with any family and friends.

His sister Tanya took to Reddit requesting people to surprise Brenton with birthday cards, writing: 'My brother Brenton is severely intellectually disabled and has had a hard year (not understanding the shut downs etc). He turns 33 on the 22nd. I was hoping that people might consider sending him a birthday card?'

Brenton was inundated with letters and presents, and couldn't wipe the smile off his face as he opened them.

'He's the most loveable person out, you can go anywhere and they'll say ''Yes, we know Brenton'',' his mother Libby told 7News.

'Once you meet him you don't forget him.'