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Wild baby bison born in UK for the first time in thousands of years

It’s always exciting news when a new baby animal is born, but the recent arrival of one baby bison is truly remarkable: it’s the first wild bison born in the UK in thousands of years. ...

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. ...

11 lions evacuated from Ukraine in biggest war-zone rescue of its kind

Ukraine has been in a devastating war since the country was invaded by Russia back in February. The conflict has killed over 15,000 civilian casualties. The war has also been devastating for Ukraine’s animals, from ...

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 ...

Hero Jack Russell terrier saves 61-year-old owner from bear attack

Dogs are such loyal and protective animals. They will always step up to protect their owners from danger, even if it means putting themselves in harm’s way — like taking on a much bigger animal. ...

Mother orangutan reunites with her baby after being separated due to health issues

There’s nothing stronger than a mother’s love for her baby. It’s as true for animals as it is for humans. For moms and their young, any time apart can be heartbreaking, but it makes the ...

Miniature horse unable to use hind legs runs for the first time after getting custom wheels

Horses are such majestic animals, born to gallop and run free. But sadly, not all of them can — like one miniature horse who was born with a disability that prevented him from using his ...

Rosalynn Carter celebrates 95th birthday, uses occasion to spotlight endangered monarch butterfly

The monarch butterfly is one of the most beautiful insects, but sadly the beloved species is at risk: following years of population decline, the monarch butterfly was listed as an endangered species for the first ...