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"The largest wild Siamese crocodile breeding event recorded in Cambodia this century."

Critically Endangered Siamese Crocodile Population Boosted By 60 Adorable Hatchlings

San Diego, CA

USA TODAY

Winston, one of the oldest gorillas in the world, died after experiencing multiple health problems, officials announced. He was 52.

Winston, iconic gorilla among the oldest in the world, dies at San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Editor's note: This article was originally published on February 17, 2020. It has since been updated. Photography, sometimes, boils down to being in the right place at the right time. A physical education teacher from Sotkamo, Finland, was out exploring the Finnish taiga around the town of Martinselkonen a few years ago when he came across an unusual gathering amidst the trees. Valtteri Mulkahainen, who captures (on camera) wildlife and magical sights around his country in his free time, quickly found a spot to discreetly capture the once-in-a-lifetime shots he'd stumbled upon and the results are truly fascinating. Before his eyes were a mother bear and her 3 adorable cubs who, unaware of Mulkahainen's presence, put on quite a show.

A Finnish teacher stumbled upon 3 bear cubs playing in a circle and they look like tiny humans

A-Z-Animals

Since our planet’s living conditions changed throughout existence, living animals adapted to this change or went extinct. Some animals have managed to adapt for millions of years and still exist today. What are the 13 oldest animal species still living on Earth? 13 Oldest Living Animals on Earth These are 13 of the oldest animal […]

The 13 Oldest Animal Species Still Living on Earth in 2024

Columbus, OH

CBS News

An Ohio zoo welcomed an adorable — and critically endangered — baby gorilla over the weekend.The newborn western lowland gorilla is mother Sue's first child, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium said Wednesday. She's been very attentive to her baby, nuzzling and cradling the newborn. "With tiny hands and beautiful big brown eyes that melt our hearts, this baby is absolutely precious — in regard to both the cuteness factor and what the baby represents for this species' future," said Audra Meinelt, curator of the Columbus Zoo's Congo Expedition region, in a statement.Zoo workers have decided to wait before determining if the...

Critically endangered gorilla born at Ohio zoo

Kansas City, KS

Parade Pets

Kansas City Zoo Welcomes Precious New Baby Giraffe to the Herd

Experts believe the creature is a spade-toothed whale, an animal so rare that only six specimens have been studied by scientists.

Sea creature washed up on New Zealand beach could be world's rarest whale species, officials say

The Associated Press

PNOMH PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Conservationists in Cambodia found 106 eggs of rare Siamese crocodile species in a western Cambodian wildlife sanctuary, officials said Thursday, calling it the biggest discovery in the last 20 years, giving new hope for the world’s rarest crocodile species’ survival in the wild.

106 rare crocodile eggs are found in Cambodia, the biggest such discovery in 20 years

The spade-toothed whale is extraordinarily rare. So rare, in fact, that until July 4, only five of them have ever been documented. But a spade-toothed whale recently washed up on a beach in Otago, New Zealand, bringing that small number up to six. New Zealand is a place that sees...

Spade-Toothed Whale, One of the World’s Rarest Marine Mammals, Washes Ashore in New Zealand

Wyoming State

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WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Philadelphia, NY

Philadelphia Zoo Welcomes Baby Sumatran Orangutan and the First Video Is Melting Hearts

Colorado State

Denver, CO

Once common in montane habitats between 7,000-12,000 feet in the Southern Rocky Mountains, the boreal toad has experienced dramatic population declines over the past two decades. In 2021, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) launched a new initiative aimed at boosting the state’s population of...

Endangered Boreal Toad Tadpoles Released Into Wild

The Oregon Zoo’s armadillo family grew by three tiny bands last month as parents Max and Toby welcomed a new pup. According to care staff, mom and baby are doing well in their behind-the-scenes maternity den. “Bugsy” — named for a favorite armadillo snack food, bugs — is Max and Toby’s second pup.

Oregon Zoo Has New Baby Armadillo

Bronx, NY

Time Out New York

A rare tree kangaroo has finally made its celebrity appearance!. A little joey was born at the end of December at the Bronx Zoo, but has been in the pouch period until now. This week, we’re finally getting our first glimpse of it, and while any newborn animal would be a cause for celebration, this is an extra special event because it is only the second of its species to be born at the Bronx Zoo and to this particular female kangaroo since 2021.

An endangered tree kangaroo has been born at the Bronx Zoo

The Conversation U.S.

Conflicts between herders and the wild ancestors of their yaks, camels and reindeer are a serious threat to both people and wildlife, writes a scientist who has seen these clashes firsthand.

Flirting with disaster: When endangered wild animals try to mate with domestic relatives, both wildlife and people lose

New York Post

One of the oldest male gorillas who was living at a US zoo has died at the age of 52. 

The gorilla named Winston lived roughly 20 years beyond his life expectancy at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California. 

The park recently announced his passing on July 13 after noting that the gorilla was receiving “significant medical treatments for several age-related conditions.”

Scientists eager to see how animals react to eclipse

Some of the conditions Winston was struggling with included heart disease, degenerative joint disease and kidney disease. 

The gorilla was ultimately euthanized after what the park said was “careful consideration stemming from furthering complications...

One of the world’s oldest gorillas dies at California zoo 20 years past life expectancy

Though two of their rings are being dismantled, poachers could spell the end for the Javan rhino. Just 50 of the rhinoceroses may remain after at least 26 were killed since 2018, CBS News reported in June. The critically endangered species is just one of five remaining in the world....

Poachers arrested after 'disturbing' killing of critically endangered rhinos: 'A serious crime'

Coral Gables, FL

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

In Cambodia, 60 eggs were found in the nest of one of the world’s most endangered large reptiles which after hatching set a new record for an international conservation effort to save them. It was believed the Siamese crocodile, with the distinctive bony crest running down its skull, was...

A Record Hatch for Near-Extinct Siamese Crocodiles Signals a Croc Comeback

This site is supported by our readers. We may earn a commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through links. This little bird would charm any soul with its dusky black throat patch and full-on suspense behaviors that would keep you guessing. You will learn how to identify...

Black-Throated Gray Warbler: Identification, Habitat, Behavior & Conservation (2024)

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Birth of Sumatran tiger is a boost to critically endangered subspecies

Born in Wales, the cub is a \"symbol of hope\" for wildlife conservation efforts. Manor Wildlife Park, a zoo in St Florence, Wales, recently announced the...

Born in Wales, the cub is a "symbol of hope" for wildlife conservation efforts. Manor Wildlife Park, a zoo in St Florence, Wales, recently announced the...

Birth of Sumatran tiger is a boost to critically endangered subspecies

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