critically endangered species

90-year-old, critically endangered tortoise becomes a father for the first time

Tortoises are known for their very long lifespans. At ages that humans would consider very, very old, many tortoises are ...

Zoo celebrates birth of newborn eastern bongo, a critically endangered species

It’s always a special day at a zoo when a new baby animal is born, especially when they are a ...

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