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Kansas zoo celebrates birth of endangered Indian rhino calf

The rhinoceros is a beautiful, majestic animal, but it is also one of the most vulnerable. Due to a number of threats, including habitat loss and illegal poaching, every species of rhino is now vulnerable ...

Zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered ‘dancing lemur’, first ever born in Europe

It’s always an exciting day at a zoo when a new baby animal is born, but it’s even more exciting when they are a member of an endangered species. Each new birth is a major ...

Zoo celebrates birth of world’s most critically endangered chimpanzee

It’s always worth celebrating when an animal from an endangered species is born. Each new arrival is a step forward in protecting the species from extinction. Now, one zoo is celebrating some incredible news: the ...

Zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered eastern black rhino

It’s always great news at a zoo when a new baby animal is born, but it’s especially great when they’re a member of an endangered species. Each new birth is a step towards ensuring their ...

Zookeeper steps in to care for ill baby gorilla rejected by its mother

Gorillas are incredible animals, and they’re also one of the closest animal relatives to humans. Our species share a lot in common, and many times an unlikely, beautiful bond can form between humans and gorillas. ...

‘Miracle twins’: Zoo celebrates arrival of extremely rare Asian elephant twins

It’s always a special day when an animal gives birth to newborns, especially when it’s twins — bringing two baby animals into the world at once. For many species, though, giving birth to twins is ...

Zoo celebrates birth of endangered Francois’ langur — welcome to the world

It’s always exciting news when a new baby animal is born, but it’s even better when they’re part of an endangered species. Each new birth is an important step preventing extinction and ensuring the species ...

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. ...

Zoo celebrates birth of four rare lion cubs, their first in 15 years — welcome to the world

Cue up “Circle of Life,” because one zoo has announced the new arrival of four precious baby lions. Earlier this week the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden announced that four African lion cubs were ...

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: ...