August 29, 2023 Giant pandas to leave Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC, in December The three giant pandas that have called Washington, D.C., home will soon be sent back to China, the Smithsonian's National Zoo announced earlier in August.
August 29, 2023 Puffin colonies in Maine recover, 'population is stable, and it could still be growing' Maine’s population of puffins has marked its second consecutive rebound year following a catastrophic 2021 where climate change destroyed their resource of food.
August 29, 2023 Happy young elephant celebrates 15th birthday An elephant named Samudra at the Oregon Zoo celebrated his 15th birthday. See some of his best and most recent moments on his own and with other elephants caught on camera!
August 28, 2023 Biden admin hit with legal challenge for green-lighting massive plan to take ag lands out of production Montana is challenging the Biden administration's actions allowing a non-profit to release bison onto public lands, potentially taking thousands of acres out of production.
August 28, 2023 E.coli bacteria detected in Grand Canyon National Park’s water supply E.coli bacteria has been detected in the water supply inside the Grand Canyon National Park, according to an advisory released by the National Park Service (NPS) on Friday.
August 28, 2023 Celebrate! Giant pandas enjoy birthday treats at Australian zoo Giant pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni enjoyed birthday treats at the Adelaide Zoo in South Australia in honor of their 18th and 17th birthdays, respectively. Footage released by the zoo shows male Wang Wang plunging into a “Tutti Frutti” scented bath.
August 28, 2023 Pennsylvania zoo animals stay cool during summer heat Zoo animals were seen with ice cakes, watermelon, mud wallows and more in an attempt to stay cool in the summer heat. See the animals in action at the Philadelphia Zoo!
August 28, 2023 Loch Ness monster hunters converge in Scotland for largest Nessie search in decades Hundreds of people volunteered to search for the Loch Ness monster, called Nessie, in the Scottish Highlands this weekend. It is thought to be the largest hunt in 50 years.
August 27, 2023 Biden plans to ask Congress for funding to develop new COVID vaccine, may recommend shot for all President Biden told reporters on Friday he plans to ask Congress for funding to help develop a new COVID-19 vaccine, adding he may require everyone to get the shot.
August 26, 2023 Athletes break out in rashes, fever after Tough Mudder race Nearly two dozen people who participated in a Tough Mudder challenge developed rashes and fever after the event last weekend, Sonoma County health officials said.
