Every day there are people and animals who perform simple but profound acts that help others. They are everyday superheroes, and their uplifting stories make our days brighter.
This is an older story from 2010, but I just learned about it today: News 24 in Cape Town, South Africa reported on a local hippo caught on video as it saved a baby wildebeest from drowning as its herd crossed a river. And 5 minutes later, the hippo saved the day again, this time rescuing a tiny zebra foal from being drowned in the river current.
Hippos spend their days swimming in rivers to search for plants to eat, socializing with their family groups, and defending their young. But this unnamed hippo took time out of its day to care for other creatures for no apparent reason or reward. This small act was not difficult for the hippo to do, but it made a big difference to the lives of the wildebeest and zebra. Every kind act we do matters.
Thank you to all the everyday superheroes, everywhere around the world!
Read full news report here:
http://www.news24.com/SciTech/News/Hippo-saves-wildebeest-zebra-babies-20101203
