According to the BBC, 55-year-old Naoto Matsumura is the last person living in Tomioka, the ghost town at the heart of the Fukushima disaster in Japan.
Tomioka was abandoned when the leak happened, people leaving the 12.5 mile exclusion zone in such a rush that they left their doors open and their animals behind.
As Naoto waits for his community to come back to life, he takes care of the town’s animal survivors and lives by candelight.
Known as the “guardian of Fukushima’s animals” he feeds and checks in on cows, pigs, dogs, cats and more.
Though he eats food from outside the zone, by staying with Tomioka’s animals, Naoto is no doubt exposed to radiation daily.
There’s no more heartbreaking sight on the beach than a marine animal stranded on land. Sea creatures sometimes get helplessly stuck, unable get back to the sea where they belong.
But luckily, sometimes good samaritans come along to help these creatures. 
In an absolutely adorable scene, a lioness is reunited with the man that raised her as a cub. When notices her old friend into her enclosure, the feline rushes to greet him with a huge cuddle. 
Getting close encounters with wild animals must be a dream came true for any wildlife enthusiast, but probably not so close as this Irish tourist. 
Sometimes wild animals surprises us in the sweetest possible ways. But even so, it is quite unbelievable to see a massive bear sharing affection with humans. 
We all want to spend as much quality time with our pets as possible. Some of the best moments are sharing our favorite hobbies and pastimes with our dogs. 
It’s always great to have a loyal pet by your side. Animals have great instincts and can jump into action to help you if you get into an emergency situation. 
They say man’s best friend is often a dog, but in Donnie MacAdams’ case he considers his trusty horse Waco his best companion. 
After a pet passes away, it can be comforting to visit their graveside to pay respects. But one dog’s very special burial site has become a favorite spot of local dog lovers in the area, drawn to his unique grave. 
