A Chiapas zoo welcomes a newborn tapir, a conservation win for the endangered mammal

Endangered gibbon population grows at Angkor Forest

Endangered gibbon population grows at Angkor Forest

Japan ‘snow monkey’ park to cap visitors after bad behaviour, overcrowding

The wild Japanese macaques regularly bathe in its hot volcanic spring waters

Andean Puma Reappears in Argentina after Long Absence

In the province of Mendoza, at the foot of the Andes, the global conservation community has welcomed a major development. Near the town of Malagueno, infrared cameras have captured images of the Andean puma (scientific name: Leopardus jacobita) for the third consecutive time; this feline is one of South America’s most elusive and rarest predators. These images indicate that conservation measures for this endangered species are proving effective, reports El Maipo, a partner of TV BRICS.

Tamil Nadu Woman Dies After Fall From Hilltop Temple As Monkeys Surround Her

Police said the couple was feeding fruits to monkeys when several of the animals suddenly gathered around them.

Tourists prevented from visiting Japan's bathing monkeys

Tourists prevented from visiting Japan's bathing monkeys

Every Confirmed Animal Revealed for Planet Zoo 2 So Far

These are all the currently confirmed animal species for Planet Zoo 2.

Zoo China dikritik kurung haiwan dalam banjir

BEIJING: Sebuah zoo di barat daya China mengurung singa, beruang dan serigala di dalam kandang ketika banjir besar akibat Taufan Maysak melanda wilayah itu, tindakan yang disifatkan kumpulan hak haiwan PETA sebagai ‘tidak berperikemanusiaan’. Menurut laporan Red Star News, zoo di bandar Guigang, antara kawasan paling teruk terjejas di wilayah Guangxi, mengunci haiwan-haiwan berkenaan bagi ... Read more The post Zoo China dikritik kurung haiwan dalam banjir appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Calgary Zoo welcomes three endangered red panda cubs in conservation milestone

Three endangered red panda cubs have been born at the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo, marking a significant conservation success for the facility and its animal care team.

It looks heartwarming, but viral elephant rescuing tiger video in Indonesia floodwaters will break your heart, is AI-generated

As heavy monsoon rains trigger floods across parts of India, an old AI-generated wildlife video has resurfaced on social media with false claims that it shows a Sumatran elephant rescuing a tiger from floodwaters in Indonesia. The dramatic clip, widely shared on Facebook, X, Instagram and WhatsApp, appears to show an elephant wading through raging []

Watch: Monkey briefly escapes enclosure at Mexican zoo

Watch: Monkey briefly escapes enclosure at Mexican zoo

Rewilding Rio: Conservationists restock an ‘empty forest,’ one species at a time

Rewilding efforts in Tijuca National Park on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro have been reintroducing species previously extinct in the area, such as agoutis, howler monkeys, toucans, and now, blue‑and‑yellow macaws. The return of the animals is aimed at reviving the “empty forest,” since they’re essential for seed dispersal and regeneration of the Atlantic []

New Frog Species Discovered in Costa Rica’s Los Santos Region

Scientists have identified a new frog species in the mountain streams of Costa Rica’s Los Santos region, a discovery that links biodiversity with one of its most important coffee-growing areas. The frog, named Isthmohyla nacientes, is a metallic green amphibian found in rivers and creeks in Dota, Tarrazú and León Cortés. The area is known [] The post New Frog Species Discovered in Costa Rica’s Los Santos Region appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Lions dead, zebras on the run as floodwaters devastate zoo in southern China

A zoo in Guangxi Zhang autonomous region has lost more than 100 animals in the flooding that is affecting southern China, with the zookeeper calling for help from the public on social media. According to an official notice on Wednesday, two zebras, 30 peacocks, two ostriches, nine deer and multiple parrots were among the animals lost when some of the cages at the Guigang Zoo were damaged. “To ensure public safety and that of those animals, we implore the public to provide tips to assist in...

Watch: Rare crocodile gathering spotted in Gujarat river amid heavy rain

Watch: Rare crocodile gathering spotted in Gujarat river amid heavy rain

THE JUNGLE AND THE HIGH LIFE: How the Ruparelia Empire is Weaving Conservation into the Fabric of Ugandan Tourism

NGAMBA ISLAND—The journey to one of East Africa’s most vital primate sanctuaries begins at the Marina dock of the prestigious Speke Resort Munyonyo. From there, a high-speed boat cuts through the waters of Lake Victoria, embarking on a 38-kilometer cruise toward Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Roughly twenty minutes into the boat ride, travelers pass a [] The post THE JUNGLE AND THE HIGH LIFE: How the Ruparelia Empire is Weaving Conservation into the Fabric of Ugandan Tourism appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Great Beaver Quest keeps World Cup fans on the hunt

A certain dam-building rodent is taking center stage in a World Cup-themed contest in Toronto. The Great Beaver Quest challenges visitors to locate 51 beaver statues that have been strategically placed throughout the city’s Old Town Toronto neighborhood.

Guardians of The Deep: Namibia’s sharks and rays

Sharks, rays, skates and chimaeras are unlike most fish. They have skeletons made of cartilage rather than bone, and inhabit oceans worldwide, as well as in some estuaries and even in freshwater environments. Namibia is home to 87 of these species: 52 sharks, 27 skates and rays, and eight chimaeras. Crucially, 29 are listed as [] The post Guardians of The Deep: Namibia’s sharks and rays appeared first on The Namibian.

Cheeky Monkey Buys & DIYs

These cute picks and DIYs will add a little more monkey business to your life with Monchhichi, banana tree, keychain, nail art more. The post Cheeky Monkey Buys DIYs appeared first on Super Cute Kawaii!!.

Chinese zoo cages animals to stop flood escape

A zoo in southwestern China locked lions, bears and wolves in their ‌cages as deadly flooding triggered by Typhoon Maysak swept through the region, a decision that the animal rights group PETA on Friday called “unconscionable.” Earlier this week, a zoo in the city of Guigang – one of the hardest-hit cities in the southwestern [] The post Chinese zoo cages animals to stop flood escape appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Cuban zoo celebrates birth of Bengal tigers amid energy crisis

Arrival of endangered cats, including rare white cub, revitalises team straining under fuel and medicine shortagesFor the Cuban zookeeper Ángel Cordero, the sight of four Bengal tiger cubs playing in a cage at the Cuban national zoo is a small miracle on an island stifled by shortages of fuel, medicine and days-long power outages.The ​birth of these endangered big cats – including an exceedingly rare white tiger – has revitalised a team of zoo workers, he said. Continue reading...

Zoo where child ‘thrown to crocodiles’ reopens nine days later

Zoo where child ‘thrown to crocodiles’ reopens nine days later

Clouded leopard cub shows off soccer skills at Nashville Zoo

Meet AZ, the 50th clouded leopard cub born at the Nashville Zoo, as she gets into the World Cup spirit! Watch this playful cub demonstrate her impressive soccer skills with a ball and training cone, highlighting the zoo's robust conservation program. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Rare footage capturing birth of Yangtze finless porpoise released

The birth of a Yangtze finless porpoise calf a month ago in Wuhan City, central China's Hubei Province, was made public through surveillance footage. The calf, named "Xiao 26" after the year of its birth, was born on May 22 at the Institute of Hydrobiology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Yangtze finless porpoise is a national first-class protected wild animal, and its population status serves as a "barometer" of the ecological environment of the Yangtze River. #ChorusofLife

Tiny Rescue Kitten Is Loved by Big Dog Like She’s the Most Precious Thing in the World

An adorably tiny rescue kitten gets all the love from a big dog named River, like she is the most precious little fur baby in the world. There’s nothing more heartwarming than seeing a beautiful bond between a dog and a cat. On June 20, the foster parent of the kitten took to Instagram to [] The post Tiny Rescue Kitten Is Loved by Big Dog Like She’s the Most Precious Thing in the World appeared first on CatTime.

Seoul Grand Park reopens Japanese macaque habitat with nature-based redesign

Seoul Grand Park reopens Japanese macaque habitat with nature-based redesign

Citizens throng Zoo as weather turns pleasant

Citizens throng Zoo as weather turns pleasant

NASA Volunteers Help Zooniverse Reach 1 Billion Classifications

The Zooniverse, a NASA grantee that runs the world’s largest platform for online people-powered research, has reached an extraordinary milestone: 1 billion classifications contributed by volunteers around the world. This milestone is a celebration of everyone who has marked a dip in a light curve, confirmed the presence of a moving object in a short []

Climate change is driving capuchin monkey mothers to abandon their infants

Climate change is driving capuchin monkey mothers to abandon their infants

Global boom in livestock farming since 2006 is piling pressure on nature, report finds

Wildlife at risk as demand for cropland and water grows to feed 50 rise in farmed animals, campaign alliance saysThe number of mammals and poultry farmed worldwide has increased by half in the last two decades, research shows, and the amount of cropland used for feeding livestock has increased by about a quarter.These increases are putting rising pressure on natural systems, threatening wildlife and plant species and adding to the climate crisis. Continue reading...

Exotic Animals Take Over The Village At Meridian [Photos]

Exotic Animals Take Over The Village At Meridian [Photos]

Crocodile kills 28-year-old in front of couple attempting rescue in Mexico: ‘Head as long as my torso’

Video by local news service captured the huge reptile with its jaws open and its teeth visible, shortly after the attack in Puerto Vallarta

Viral video of lion at Pampanga zoo sparks calls for proper animal care

Calls for proper care of zoo animals were raised after a post showing a lion’s condition at a tourist attraction in Pampanga gained traction online. On June 20, a Reddit user shared a video of a lion they spotted while visiting the Clark Safari and Adventure Park in Subic. The uploader said they felt “sad” [] The post Viral video of lion at Pampanga zoo sparks calls for proper animal care appeared first on Interaksyon.

Disneyland Resort welcomes its 1 billionth guest

Disneyland Resort welcomes its 1 billionth guest

General : MACC Probes Alleged Irregularities, Misconduct In Elephant Transfer Deal

PUTRAJAYA, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed it has opened an investigation into the transfer of three elephants - Dara, Amoi and Kelat (DAK) - from the Taiping Zoo to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan.

Watch Asian swamp eels emerge from the mud for feeding time

The Asian swamp eel (Monopterus albus) is an unusual freshwater fish with a snake-like body and no scales. Native to East and Southeast Asia, it lives in wetlands, rice paddies, canals, and slow-moving streams. It can breathe through its skin and the lining of its mouth, allowing it to survive in oxygen-poor water and even spend days out of water when conditions require it. — Read the rest The post Watch Asian swamp eels emerge from the mud for feeding time appeared first on Boing Boing.