It’s a boy! The Virginia Zoo has announced the historic birth of its first-ever Southern white rhinoceros. The calf was born on July 11 to mom Zina, and dad, Sibindi. The baby rhino is doing …
The extinction of a species is never something that should be taken lightly. For me, imaging that there are animals on the Earth today that my children and grandchildren won’t get to see is a …
For any zoo, the birth of a new baby animal is an occasion to celebrate. But it’s an even bigger deal when that animal is part of an endangered species. Every new birth is a …
Zoo staff and wildlife fans are celebrating after discovering that a critically endangered black rhino is pregnant. Seyia is pregnant and “due any day now,” staff at Cincinnati Zoo announced adding the baby will be …
There are many endangered species put at risk due to illegal poaching. Luckily there are groups dedicated to protecting these creatures—but the rhinos at one South African park get a little extra protection from some …
The Denver Zoo recently welcomed a very special arrival, a greater one-horned rhino calf. The zoo’s resident female rhino, 13-year-old Tensing, gave birth to the unnamed calf on February 22. According to zoo staff, the …
A black rhino has been born for the first time in a zoo’s 100-year history and staff have hailed it a “monumental moment.” The species is being pushed to the brink of extinction due to …
In the beginning of April, park rangers received a call from the victim’s family stating that their relative was killed by an elephant. He had reportedly been inside the park with four others to poach …
Zoos have a responsibility to do what’s best for their animals, even if it means making a difficult decision. Now, the Louisville Zoo is getting ready to say goodbye to two of its beloved, longtime …
We always love to see celebrities using their fame and fortunes to help animals in need. One of the biggest supporter of animal causes is comedian Ricky Gervais, who over his career has been a …