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Ozzie, the world’s oldest male gorilla, dies at 61: ‘A devastating loss’

It’s always a hard day at a zoo when an animal passes away, but it’s even harder when it’s an animal who was so famous and beloved. Animals who live long lives can mean so ...

Fiona, hippo who defied odds by surviving premature birth, continues to thrive on her 5th birthday

There are few animals in the world as famous as Fiona the Hippo. After defying the odds at birth, Fiona became a sensation and for years has been a beloved icon of the Cincinnati Zoo. ...

Shelters see huge increase in donations on Betty White’s birthday, as fans donate in honor of late star

Fans around the world continue to mourn the late great Betty White, who died last month at the age of 99, just weeks before her 100th birthday. While best known for being a brilliant comedic ...

Fans create ‘Betty White Challenge,’ pledging to donate to shelters on the late star’s 100th birthday

Fans continue to mourn the loss of beloved actress Betty White. The iconic star of The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls died at the age of 99. While no one can argue ...

Betty White secretly paid to evacuate animals from New Orleans aquarium after Hurricane Katrina

Betty White was a true television icon. From her early days as a pioneer in the industry to her iconic roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls, Betty left behind decades of timeless comedic ...

Puppies left in zipped-up bag get adopted by police officers who rescued them

It’s a police officer’s duty to look out for everyone in their community, whether they be human or animal. We’ve seen many stories of officers going above-and-beyond to help pets in distress. And sometimes, a ...

Animal groups pay tribute to the late Betty White, honoring her legacy as champion for animals

Legendary TV star Betty White died on December 31. From her early days as a pioneer in the industry to her iconic roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls, Betty left ...

Penguin becomes friends with woman thanks to her ‘penguin-like’ black-and-white outfit

Zoos provide an opportunity for people to see animals up-close, helping to bring them closer to wildlife. And sometimes, zoo visitors form instant close bonds with the animals — proving that maybe we aren’t so ...

Bindi and Robert Irwin pay tribute to their late dad in honor of Steve Irwin Day

The world lost one of its most beloved conservationists and TV personalities in 2006, after Steve Irwin, the iconic star of The Crocodile Hunter, was tragically killed by a stingray. But his legacy has lived on, both ...

Orphaned grizzly bear and polar bear cubs become best friends

It’s always heartwarming to see friendships form between animals. Everyone needs a good friend to spend time with — especially animals who have no one else. That was the case for one orphaned bear, who ...