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Zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered Amur leopard cubs, rarest cat species in the world

It’s always a special day when new baby animals are born, especially when they are part of an endangered species. Each new arrival is an important step towards ensuring the species’ survival for another generation. ...

Critically endangered red wolf litter born in North Carolina wild, inspiring hope for species

The birth of newborn endangered animals is always worth celebrating. Every new arrival is a step towards protecting a vulnerable species from extinction. Now, wildlife experts are celebrating the new arrival of a litter of ...

‘Look at this guy!’ Giang snapping turtle wows kayakers on Chicago River

Chicago is not a place you normally expect to find exotic wildlife, but two local kayakers got a big surprise when they spotted an enormous creature on the Chicago River that is leaving people stunned. ...

8-week-old kitten rescued after getting trapped in frame of truck

Sometimes animals get themselves stuck in some pretty tricky places and need a little human help getting free. That was the case recently after a scared young kitten became trapped in the frame of a ...

Critically endangered orangutan born at Sacramento Zoo – welcome to the world

It’s always amazing news when a new baby animal is born, but it’s even better when they’re part of a critically endangered species: each new birth is a step towards ensuring the species’ survival for ...

Male eagle who cared for rock like an egg gets a chance to be real dad to orphaned chick

Some animals are just natural parents. While mothers are better known for being attentive caregivers, sometimes it’s the males of the species who prove to be very caring dads. Like Murphy, a bald eagle at ...

Zoo celebrates birth of rare, critically endangered Amur leopard twins: ‘a glimmer of hope’

It’s always a special day at a zoo when a new baby animal is born, especially when they’re part of an endangered species. Each new arrival is a sign of hope and step towards saving ...

Lolita the orca will finally return to home waters after 53 years in captivity

The captivity of marine animals like orcas and dolphins has long been a controversial topic. It was once a commonly accepted practice for marine parks like SeaWorld to have orcas in captivity and even have ...

Weeks after tragically losing their egg, bald eagles successfully hatch eaglet

The bald eagle is an incredible, majestic animal. It’s the national bird of the United States, and while the species was once considered endangered it has made a comeback thanks to nationwide protections. It’s always ...

Shelter dog and goat form an unlikely close friendship, find a home together

Animal friendships are always adorable, and there’s something extra sweet about friendships between two different species. Some bonds are so just so close that they transcend any other differences. That was the case for Cinnamon ...