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August 17, 2024

Zoo animals prepare to be traveling ambassadors

A group of animals at the Maryland Zoo recently received treatment and care to prepare for their upcoming traveling ambassadorship. They will travel to different places to display natural behaviors.

August 17, 2024

Giant panda and first-time mom gives birth to historic twins: 'We are thrilled'

Twin pandas were born to a first-time giant panda mom in Hong Kong. Both newborns need time and significant care to stabilize their health.

August 17, 2024

Twin pandas born to 19-year-old mom in Hong Kong: 'A huge joy'

The oldest first-time panda mom gave birth to twins Friday at Ocean Park in Hong Kong, setting records. (Credit: AP)

August 17, 2024

Pudu fawn, one of the world's smallest deer species, makes its debut at New York zoo

The Queens Zoo in New York has debuted a southern pudu fawn, weighing only two pounds at birth, as part of the zoo's pudu program which has birthed eight fawns since its start in 2005.

August 17, 2024

'Doomsday fish' found dead in California days before earthquake struck Los Angeles

Kayakers and snorkelers discovered a dead oarfish in La Jolla, California. Also known as a "doomsday fish," the species is very rare with only 20 reported in the state since 1901.

August 17, 2024

Tiger cubs and mother snuggle together at Memphis Zoo

Tiger mom Dari and her cubs are almost inseparable in footage captured by the Memphis Zoo. The family plays and cuddles under a tree in their habitat.

August 16, 2024

Crocodiles baited with 'nausea-inducing chemical' to prevent them from eating toxic, invasive toad

Scientists in Australia are boosting the country's dwindling freshwater crocodile numbers by getting the animals to stop eating a poisonous toad.

August 16, 2024

Texas teen rodeo star fatally dragged by horse while tending to sick calf in shocking accident: 'A great kid'

An 18-year-old Texas rodeo star who had just graduated from high school died this week after he was dragged by a horse while tending to a sick calf.

August 16, 2024

With Mpox a public health emergency in Africa, what you must know about increased virus risk

Africa's CDC has declared mpox a public health emergency as cases are up 160% compared to 2023. What to know about rising virus cases, spread and prevention.

August 15, 2024

Massive 1,300-pound escaped bull causes highway crash before charging police officers: ‘Significant Threat’

A massive "highly aggressive" bull escaped from a Massachusetts farm Monday morning, causing a highway crash before charging at police officers.