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Giant pandas no longer considered endangered, according to Chinese officials

On Wednesday, Chinese officials announced that giant pandas are no longer considered endangered. The species would be reclassified as “vulnerable.” The exciting news comes as a result of decades of conservation efforts. Cui Shuhong, head ...

World’s oldest male gorilla celebrates 60th birthday — happy birthday, Ozzie

It’s always a fun occasion when a zoo celebrates the birthdays of one of their animals. But one zoo recently had a lot to celebrate, after one of their most special animals hit a major ...

Rescued pit bull excitedly runs around after getting her own backyard for the first time

When you rescue a pet, you completely change their life. Going from a shelter to a new home can be night-and-day for an animal, and they often seem to find the most joy in the ...

Elderly penguin gets custom shoes for arthritis that are helping him live his best life

Sometimes animals when animals get older their bodies start to wear down a bit, and even when they’re otherwise healthy they have a hard time getting around comfortably. Thankfully, humans can offer solutions to these ...

Cobby, the oldest male chimpanzee in the US, dies at 63 — rest in peace

It’s always a sad day at a zoo when an animal passes away, but today the San Francisco Zoo is mourning the loss of a very special animal: Cobby, the oldest male chimpanzee in the ...

Bindi Irwin’s baby daughter meets a koala for the first time

The world lost an icon in 2006 when Steve Irwin, the beloved conservationist and Crocodile Hunter star, died at the age of 44. But while he may be gone, his family has kept his legacy of helping animals alive. Steve’s ...

Curious gorilla mom stares lovingly at woman’s baby, and shows off her own child

One thing humans have in common with animals is a mother’s love for their child. In nearly every species, a mother is essential for caring for their offspring, teaching them how to survive and loving ...

Rescue group saves bear who has been kept locked in small cage and farmed for bile

FOUR PAWS International has been behind some of the biggest animal rescue stories lately, saving animals in need from lives of shocking neglect and abuse. They were behind the relocation of Kaavan “the world’s loneliest elephant,” shut ...

Orangutan dad steps up to care for his daughter after mother’s death

If there’s one constant throughout the animal kingdom, it’s a mother’s love for her children. It’s commonly known that the mom will naturally care for their newborns, feeding them and giving them means for survival. ...

Farm asks people to donate their old Christmas trees — so their goats can chow down on them

It’s the beginning of January, which means that the holiday season is winding down. People everywhere are taking down the tinsel and tossing this year’s Christmas trees to the curb. But what if there was ...