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Sad, lonely and fearful, Arnie was spotted in a petrol station, about 65 kilometers from Athens, Greece. A calm, silent giant; looking at you with those huge, green eyes. To scared to approach anyone, and thin and neglected with a dermatological disease that made him scratch unstoppably, the odds did not look good.

Ethiopia is Africa’s second most populous nation. It is being celebrated as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Unfortunately, the effects of the rapid expansion of its agriculture, construction and service sectors — as well as its ballooning population, now at 105 million — are taking their toll on the country’s natural environment. The pressure on land and forests is only set to increase with 70 million grazing animals and almost nine households in 10 still relying on wood for fuel.

This giant octopus is escaping the fishing boat on which he finds himself — through a hole the size of a soft-drink can.

Watch as this adorable English Mastiff takes on an agility contest.