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Costa Rica officially closes state zoos, moves animals to rescue center: “We are getting rid of the cages”

Costa Rica is known for its amazing and exotic wildlife: the country is home to diverse animals including sloths, jaguars, monkeys, toucans and parrots. Recently, Costa Rica made an extraordinary and long-awaited move to protect ...

Injured orangutan seen treating his own wound with medicinal plant — a scientific breakthrough

Orangutans are such incredible, intelligent animals. They are one of the closest relatives to humans in the animal kingdom, and often display some remarkably human-like behavior. Now, researchers say they witnessed a scientific first, as ...

Baby fox found with plastic jar trapped on head — rescuer saves the day

Human garbage can be a serious hazard for animals. We’ve seen many stories of wildlife getting stuck in jars, bottles and cans. That was the case recently when one little fox got trapped in a ...

Robert Irwin says it’s a “huge honor” after newly-discovered snail named after him

New species are still being discovered all the time, and scientists like to get a little creative with their naming. Many new discoveries are named in honor of celebrities, helping to generate publicity and honoring ...

Chiropractor adjusts giraffe’s neck, gets thanked in the most adorable way

Giraffes are some of the most unique and interesting animals on Earth. They’re the tallest land animal, and they also have the longest necks. Their necks alone are usually about 6 feet, taller than the ...

Animal rescued from the cold looks like a hairless cat — you’ll never guess what it really is

Fur is so important for many animals, as it provides much-needed protection from the cold. It also gives them their distinct looks — there are some animals that, when completely bald, you might not recognize ...

Critically endangered Bornean orangutan born via rare c-section: “Milestone in orangutan conservation”

It’s always a great day for a zoo when a baby animal is born, especially when that animal is part of a critically endangered species. Each new arrival is a step towards ensuring the species’ ...

Fatou, world’s oldest living gorilla, turns 67 — happy birthday!

Some animals are blessed with exceptionally long lives, and a special few even hold the distinction as the oldest living member of their species. Fatou, the “grande dame” of the Berlin Zoo, is believed to ...

Man unexpectedly finds tiny creatures hiding in his car engine — rescue leads to heartwarming reunion

When a man’s car wouldn’t start, it led to a very unexpected discovery under the hood — and a heartwarming rescue that reunited a mama and her babies. According to a TikTok post, wildlife rehabilitator ...

Dame Jane Goodall releases rehabilitated chimp to island sanctuary — chimp’s reaction stuns everyone

Dr. Jane Goodall is one of the most famous animal researchers in the world. The iconic primatologist and anthropologist is considered the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees, and is known for her decades of research ...