Betty, Dublin Zoo's longest resident and oldest chimp in human care, dead at 62 — rest in peace
This week, the Dublin Zoo said goodbye to one of its most beloved and famous residents: Betty, the chimpanzee who ...
Wildlife
Betty, Dublin Zoo’s longest resident and oldest chimp in human care, dead at 62 — rest in peace
Zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered gharial crocodiles: "A massive conservation achievement"
It’s always an exciting day at a zoo when a new baby animal is born, especially when they’re a member ...
Goodwill employee opens box of donations, unexpectedly finds four-foot snake inside
A Goodwill store in Virginia recently received a box of donated items — but found something inside they never expected. ...
Emmett, cheetah famous for lifelong friendship with Labrador retriever, has died — rest in peace
Sometimes the most precious friendships form between animals of different species. These stories inspire people across the world with a ...
Boys spot wild elk while playing soccer — it does something they never expect
We share many spaces with wildlife, and it can be a special experience when an animal wanders into your backyard. ...
One of the world's rarest big cats is no longer listed as endangered in major conservation win
One of the world’s rarest big cats has come back from the brink of extinction: thanks to conservation efforts, the ...
Officers, bystander save moose calf from "certain demise" after falling into lake
A baby moose fell into a lake and got trapped in a tight spot — but thankfully some kind rescuers ...
Pet donkey was thought to be dead — 5 years later he's discovered alive with unexpected new family
It’s always amazing to see the bonds that can form between animals of different species. Sometimes animals are adopted and ...
Extremely rare, 1-in-10 million white bison born at Yellowstone
Visitors at Yellowstone National Park were left amazed recently after an unexpected animal sighting: a newborn white bison. White bisons ...
Giant pandas will return to Washington DC's National Zoo this year: "historic moment"
In November, the Smithsonian National Zoo’s resident giant pandas returned to China, marking the first time in 50 years there ...
Costa Rica officially closes state zoos, moves animals to rescue center: "We are getting rid of the cages"
Costa Rica is known for its amazing and exotic wildlife: the country is home to diverse animals including sloths, jaguars, ...
Chiropractor adjusts giraffe's neck, gets thanked in the most adorable way
Giraffes are some of the most unique and interesting animals on Earth. They’re the tallest land animal, and they also ...
Animal rescued from the cold looks like a hairless cat — you'll never guess what it really is
Fur is so important for many animals, as it provides much-needed protection from the cold. It also gives them their ...
Injured seal pup crawls up stairs looking for help — beachgoers save the day
An injured, lethargic baby seal crawled across the beach looking for help — and thankfully was found by some kindhearted ...