Fossil of ‘earliest animal predator’ is named after David Attenborough

July 26, 2022

The fossilized sea creature believed to be the earliest animal predator on Earth has a name after paleontologists decided to name it after Sir…

Argentina counts first wild-born jaguars in forest region where the species was wiped out seven decades ago

July 23, 2022

For the first time in 70 years, jaguars have been born in a wetlands area of Argentina where the big cats had long been…

RIP An An: World’s oldest captive male giant panda dies at 35

July 21, 2022

An An was believed to be the oldest giant panda living in captivity when he was humanely euthanized at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park on…

Oldest, “one-of-a-kind,” Magellanic penguin at San Francisco Zoo dies at age 40

July 10, 2022

At 40-years-old, give or take, Captain EO was the oldest Magellanic penguin at the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens — and as far as…

Happy Caturday: Lynx shakes off water like a wet dog

July 9, 2022

Ever wonder what a wet lynx looks like? Twitter user — and trail cam aficionado — Daniel Alexander just posted an incredible video of…

Detector dogs on the job as summer travel ramps up

July 6, 2022

With international tourism resuming to near pre-pandemic levels, it means detector dogs are back in a big way. Canada Border Services Agency, for one,…

Mayor in Mexico marries princess alligator bride

July 4, 2022

A small-village Mexican mayor married an alligator bride in a ceremony that dates back centuries Thursday in hopes of bringing good fortune to his…

Freddie Mercury and Lance Bassett, two flamingo lovebirds have uncoupled

June 29, 2022

Same-sex flamingo pair Freddie Mercury and Lance Bass have split up after years together at the Denver Zoo. The zoo reported the break up…

Animal testing breeder gives up 23 beagles to Animal Humane Society in Minnesota

June 28, 2022

Veterinarians in Minnesota are now assessing 23 dogs relinquished by an unnamed facility that breeds animals for testing. The dogs, all beagles ranging in…

WATCH: How does dirt taste to a baby kangaroo?

June 21, 2022

A curious baby kangaroo put dirt in its mouth and judged it to be…blah. San Antonio Zoological Society posted the video on their official…