Snow monkey tries to hump deer in rare case of interspecies mating January 12, 2017 Interspecies mating is not the norm but it has happened. But rarely has it been spotted in such graphic detail and among such distinct… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Baby rhino discovers snow, rolls around in it. As you do. January 4, 2017 We’ve seen a baby rhino at the Blank Park Zoo take her first bath. But have you seen a baby rhino discovering snow? Zookeepers… Continue Reading
Oil sands operator Cenovus uses critter cams to help guide environmental policies January 3, 2017 Oil and gas companies take a lot of flak for their impact on the environment. And, not just for their contribution to greenhouse gas… Continue Reading
Buffalo Zoo has sneak peek of Sakari, the polar bear December 31, 2016 The Buffalo Zoo will introduce its newest resident, a 4-year-old male polar bear named Sakari, to the general public on New Year’s Day after… Continue Reading
“Game changer” for elephants as China bans ivory trade by the end of 2017 December 31, 2016 One year from today, the world’s main trading and processing hub for ivory will be completely shut down. China’s State Council announced the details… Continue Reading
Goats of Christmas: Trees wanted for adorable, hungry goats December 29, 2016 Christmas may be over, but not for some lucky goats in Prince Edward Island. For the third straight year, Island Hill Farm is collecting… Continue Reading
Gary Fisher, the French bulldog, mourns his mother, Carrie Fisher & grandmother, Debbie Reynolds December 27, 2016 Updated Dec. 28 below with news of the death of Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher’s mother and by extension, Gary the dog’s grandmother. ** Gary… Continue Reading
Panda plays with snowman at Toronto Zoo: Internet wins December 23, 2016 Congratulations. You made it to Friday. Here’s a giant panda taking on a snowman at the Toronto Zoo. Zookeepers made Da Mao a snowman as… Continue Reading
Christmas treats for critters at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia December 22, 2016 An early Christmas treat for some of the animals at Taronga Zoo in Sydney as meerkats, ring-tailed lemurs and Australian Sea Lions got some… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Got a spare heater or old hay? December 14, 2016 The Austin Zoo, which began as a refuge for goats, and has since expanded to 300 animals, is in need of additional items to keep… Continue Reading