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Zoo celebrates birth of precious newborn reticulated giraffe

Newborn baby animals are always adorable, but there’s something extra special about the arrival of a baby giraffe. Unlike most newborns, giraffes can be over six feet tall at birth and stand on their own feet instantly. ...

Blind elephant enjoys first walk of freedom after being saved from cruelty

Elephants are among the most beautiful and majestic animals in the world, and yet too many of them spend their lives living in misery at the hands of cruel humans. Thankfully, there are also people ...

Giraffe mom surprises zoo visitors after giving birth to beautiful calf

Giraffes are truly one of the most unique and beautiful animals in the world. They’re such tall, majestic animals — and they’re that way right from the start. Giraffes give birth to unusually big newborns: ...

Columbus Zoo celebrates birth of endangered Masai giraffe

Newborn baby animals are always adorable, but there’s something extra special about the arrival of a baby giraffe. Unlike most newborns, giraffes can be over six feet tall at birth and stand on their own ...

Bindi Irwin shares beautiful photo of dad Steve in honor of World Elephant Day: ‘Their future depends on us’

Elephants are some of the most beautiful and majestic animals on Earth. They’re the largest land mammal, and their unique beauty inspires awe from people around the world. But sadly, they’re also one of the ...

Baby elephant given prosthetic leg after losing leg to landmine

When elephant Mosha was only seven months old, the worst happened. She stepped on a land mine and lost her right front leg. The pretty little elephant’s life seemed to be destroyed forever, and no one ...

Ringling Bros. Circus announces comeback, but won’t use animals in its shows

It was a show called the “Greatest Show on Earth” — but it wasn’t so great for the animals involved. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performed across the country for decades, and ...

LA Zoo celebrates birth of its tallest-ever newborn giraffe calf

Everyone loves when a new animal is born. There’s nothing sweeter than seeing a sweet little baby animal — even though some aren’t exactly little. Now, the Los Angeles Zoo is celebrating the birth of ...

Zoo celebrates birth of endangered African elephant, the second born in one month

African elephants are an endangered species, threatened in their natural habitat by illegal poaching and habitat loss. So every new birth is a huge, welcome step towards keeping these beautiful animals from extinction. Several accredited ...

Omaha zoo celebrates birth of endangered African elephant calf, first born in zoo’s history

It’s always an exciting day at a zoo when a new animal is born. There’s nothing more adorable than the sight of a newborn baby animal. Recently, one Omaha zoo was blessed with the arrival ...