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‘Miracle birth’: Endangered red panda gives birth to cub one month after death of partner

It’s always a great day for a zoo when a new baby animal is born, especially when the animal is part of an endangered species. Each new birth is a step towards repopulating the species ...

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 ...

Beagles rescued from breeding facility delight seniors during nursing home visit

Many animal lovers have been following the story of the “Envigo beagles,” the 4,000 beagles who were bred for medical testing and lived in an inhumane facility until a judge ordered for their release in ...

Bindi Irwin pays tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John: ‘One of the kindest and most wonderful souls’

Yesterday, the world lost one of the most iconic stars of the ’70s and ’80s: Olivia Newton-John, the Grammy-winning and platinum-selling recording artist also known for her iconic performance in Grease, died at the age ...

An An, the world’s oldest male giant panda, dies at 35 — rest in peace

Some animals are blessed with long lives, exceeding the life expectancy for their species. Some even break records as the oldest of their kind in the world. These long-living creatures often become favorites among locals, ...

Beloved monarch butterfly listed as endangered species for the first time

It’s important to keep track of which animal species are endangered, and take precautions to protect these animals and keep them from going extinct. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) keeps a ...

Elvis, believed to be world’s oldest spider monkey, celebrates 60th birthday

Many animals are blessed with long, healthy lives, but only a very lucky few can call themselves the oldest of their species. These extraordinary creatures defy the odds and break records with their longevity. And ...

Zookeeper saves life of drowning orangutan using CPR

Zoos can be a great way to see animals up close, but it’s important to follow the rules. If a sign says “don’t feed the animals,” it’s for a good reason. Unfortunately one orangutan ended ...

San Diego Zoo welcomes precious newborn aardvark, first born in 35 years

The San Diego Zoo celebrated a very special arrival recently, one they haven’t experienced in three decades: a baby aardvark was born, the first born at the zoo in 35 years! According to a press ...

Police officers go out of their way to help lost baby skunks reunite with their family

Skunks tend to get a bad rap from humans, as their mostly associated with the foul-smelling defensive spray that many of us have been on the receiving end of. But they deserve our love and ...