Jameela, premature gorilla born via rare c-section, accepted by surrogate mother after zoo transfer
In February, we reported on the story of Jameela, a prematurely-born baby gorilla who was successfully delivered via a rare ...
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Jameela, premature gorilla born via rare c-section, accepted by surrogate mother after zoo transfer
Louisville Zoo will move last two remaining elephants to sanctuary next year: "The best decision for them"
Zoos have a responsibility to do what’s best for their animals, even if it means making a difficult decision. Now, ...
Drunk man breaks into lion enclosure for a selfie, gets mauled to death
It’s always important to respect an animal’s space. Even animals in captivity can be dangerous if improperly approached — especially ...
National Zoo's giant pandas return to China, ending 50-year program in Washington DC
Today marked the end of an era in Washington D.C., as three pandas headed back to China, ending more than ...
"World's loneliest lion" spent five years alone at empty zoo — but now he's getting a new start
Lions are amazing, majestic animals, but sadly many spend their lives in captivity, never knowing freedom. That was the sad ...
People think this sun bear is actually a human in a costume — zoo denies conspiracy theories
Visit the zoo and you can see all kinds of unique and interesting animals. But the sun bears at a ...
Cincinnati Zoo welcomes first-ever baby sloth — welcome to the world
The Cincinnati Zoo is celebrating an adorable new arrival: their first-ever baby sloth, who is winning hearts everywhere. According to ...
Zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered Amur leopard cubs, rarest cat species in the world
It’s always a special day when new baby animals are born, especially when they are part of an endangered species. ...
Critically endangered orangutan born at Sacramento Zoo - welcome to the world
It’s always amazing news when a new baby animal is born, but it’s even better when they’re part of a ...
Oldest silverback gorilla in the world turns 52 — happy birthday, Ramses
Some animals are blessed with long, healthy lives, and a rare few hold the distinction of being the oldest of ...
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 ...
Zoo celebrates birth of rare, endangered okapi calf — welcome to the world
It’s always an exciting day when a new baby animal is born, especially when they’re part of an endangered species. ...
An An, the world's oldest male giant panda, dies at 35 — rest in peace
Some animals are blessed with long lives, exceeding the life expectancy for their species. Some even break records as the ...
Elvis, believed to be world's oldest spider monkey, celebrates 60th birthday
Many animals are blessed with long, healthy lives, but only a very lucky few can call themselves the oldest of ...