Nigel, world’s loneliest bird, dies alone beside fake mate February 3, 2018 This is the world’s saddest story about the world’s loneliest bird. Nigel was perhaps the victim of a well-intentioned experiment. He was the first… Continue Reading
Comfort peacock name Dexter barred from Newark flight to L.A. February 2, 2018 Airlines are cracking down on support animals after a coterie of critters, including ducks, were spotted on planes. Delta was the first citing passenger… Continue Reading
Portia de Rossi names gorilla sanctuary in Rwanda after wife Ellen DeGeneres February 1, 2018 Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres grew up idolizing Dian Fossey. She pored through National Geographic magazines featuring the celebrated primatologist’s work with gorillas in Rwanda…. Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Did this lion really shake and kiss a dog’s paw to beg forgiveness? January 31, 2018 At the Black Jaguar White Tiger Foundation sanctuary in Mexico, different species live together. Founder Eduardo Serio works with the Mexican government and other… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: World’s most chill hamster has an amazing little bed January 31, 2018 Lil hamster now has a lil bed. Thanks to a gal who loves him. And, the internet is loving every, lazy minute of it…. Continue Reading
Critter Cam: Mountain lion kittens “chirping” for mom as they feed in California January 30, 2018 For park rangers, the footage is a very good sign. A pair of mountain lion kittens feasting on a deer carcass has been caught… Continue Reading
Baby rhino jumps for joy in best shower ever at Toronto Zoo January 30, 2018 There might not have been singing. But the Toronto Zoo’s greater one-horned rhino calf certainly splish-splashed as he was taking a bath. The not-so-little… Continue Reading
Lennu, the First Dog of Finland gets re-elected, is more popular than the Finnish president January 29, 2018 Finnish voters by a wide margin re-elected their president Sauli Niinisto this weekend. That’s good news for Lennu, the First Dog, who will remain… Continue Reading
James Corden awards “Consolation Puppies” to losers at Grammys January 28, 2018 Sorry if you’re allergic. Not sorry. Comedian James Corden, host of the 2018 Grammy Awards, handed out consolation puppies to those who didn’t take… Continue Reading
This is how it begins: 52 baboons escape from Paris Zoo, all recaptured January 27, 2018 Let’s not rush to judgment. But anyone who has seen Planet of the Apes know how organized apes can be. Baboons may have their… Continue Reading