One of world’s last white rhinos sick, under veterinary care December 30, 2014 UPDATE: Jan. 5, 2015 “We’re happy to report that Nola is improving and appears to be feeling better,” according to the San Diego Zoo… Continue Reading
This is what it looks like in the mouth of a lion December 29, 2014 It is on, and this pair of lions show us mere humans how to best use a GoPro. This video was captured at the Morukuru… Continue Reading
Inuka, first polar bear born in tropics, gets ice cake for birthday December 27, 2014 Good news for Inuka, bad news for salmon, the polar bear’s favourite food. To celebrate Inuka’s 24th birthday on Dec 25th, staff at the… Continue Reading
Kira the tiger playing with a Christmas toy meant for dogs December 26, 2014 Give a big cat a toy and watching her play with it is like giving yourself a present. Kira, the youngest Amur tiger at… Continue Reading
Merry Critter-mas! December 25, 2014 On this Christmas Day, we present animals with Santa. Also, animals in holiday garb. And, a smattering of pets with presents. The reindeer above… Continue Reading
Sandra the orangutan now has some human rights protection December 24, 2014 An Argentine court has ruled that Sandra, an orangutan in the Buenos Aires Zoo, is entitled to the right of habeas corpus. The decision… Continue Reading
Interpol thwarts wildlife trafficking ring; nabs environmental fugitives December 24, 2014 Interpol has dealt a series of blows to environmental criminals, poachers and those toiling in the illegal wildlife trade. This month alone, the international police… Continue Reading
Privacy-conscious kangaroo KOs drone December 23, 2014 Kangaroos are tough critters. Remember the story of the two kangaroos boxing it out on a suburban street? When a drone flew a little… Continue Reading
Shock the Monkey: Primate saves electrocuted friend at Indian train station December 23, 2014 So, a monkey walks along a high wire. But this is no joke. Instead, the punchline is punctuated heroic actions of another monkey. A… Continue Reading
Remember Miley the Husky rescued from a dump? Look at her now. December 22, 2014 Remember Miley the husky dog who was found in a junkyard? Her fur was all matted, she was ill from malnourishment and her paws were… Continue Reading
