Wildlife

Zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered Bornean orangutan

It’s always an exciting day at a zoo when a baby animal is born, but it’s even more special when the newborn is part of an endangered species. Each new birth is a step towards ...

Beached dolphin dies after tourists harassed and tried to ride her

Dolphins are one of the most majestic and intelligent sea creatures. But sadly, humans can put their lives in danger. There have been incidents of human tourists being careless around dolphins, inadvertently leading to their ...

Starving, orphaned mountain lion cub gets a second chance after being saved by vets

Sometimes wild animals are found injured, sick or in need of help, and it takes some kind people to step up and get them back on their feet. That was the case recently, after one ...

Ukrainian zoo may have to euthanize big cats after enclosures were destroyed by bombing

The ongoing war in Ukraine has made a massive, devastating impact on the country’s citizens, leaving thousands dead and millions displaced from their homes. It has also taken a major toll on the country’s animals, ...

Rhino sanctuary celebrates birth of critically endangered Sumatran rhino calf

It’s always an exciting day when a new baby animal is born. But it’s even better when the newborn is part of an endangered species. Each new birth is a big step towards saving an ...

Zoo celebrates birth of blue-eyed black lemur, one of world’s most endangered primates

It’s always an exciting day at a zoo when a new baby animal is born. But it’s even better when the newborn is part of an endangered species. Each new birth is a big step ...

Flamingo who escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in the wild in Texas

Flamingos, with their distinct pink plumage and long legs, are certainly beautiful, striking birds, but most Americans don’t usually see them in the wild. But locals in Texas were recently surprised when a flamingo was ...

Scuba diver rescues possum stranded in bay hanging on to buoy

The ocean is full of wonderful, beautiful undersea life. When you head out on the water, you never know what kind of creatures you’ll spot. But one rescue team found a very unexpected creature in ...

Black bear successfully evacuated from Ukraine to German sanctuary

The ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces has shocked the world and affected millions of innocent lives. Many civilians have had to flee their homes, while others are stuck under heavy fire. While the ...

Man evacuates kangaroos by van from Ukraine zoo after their enclosure was bombed