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August 21, 2024

Zoo welcomes almost 400 species to annual weigh-in

The London Zoo recently held its annual weigh-in of almost 400 species. Zookeepers discussed how important it is to keep an eye on the development of animals from infantry to adulthood. Watch the process for these animals!

August 20, 2024

Brown bear attacks hunters in Alaska, leaving one with gunshot wound after ensuing tussle: state troopers

The hunter, a 32-year-old man, was seriously injured after he was mauled by a brown bear in Alaska and then mistakenly shot, state troopers said.

August 20, 2024

Colorado ranchers call on officials to lethally remove wolves

Colorado ranchers penned a letter to Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials and Governor Polis calling for wolves to be lethally removed, as cattle are being killed by the predators.

August 20, 2024

Langur baby snacks on fresh produce at Tennessee zoo

The Memphis Zoo in Tennessee captured video of Raptor, a baby langur, snacking on some fresh produce — or, as the zoo joked, "packing his lunch" while getting ready for langur school.

August 20, 2024

World's biggest spider comes from northern South America, can measure as large as a dinner plate

The Goliath birdeater from South America earns the title of the world's biggest spider. The spider typically weighs around 6 ounces and measures 11 inches long.

August 20, 2024

Parvovirus or ‘slapped cheek disease’ is on the rise, CDC warns: Here’s what to know

A respiratory disease known as parvovirus B19 is on the rise in the U.S. among all age groups, according to a recent advisory from the CDC. Experts share symptoms, treatment and high-risk groups.

August 19, 2024

Birth of endangered species at Chicago zoo raises population

A baby white-bellied pangolin was born at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, Illinois, recently. The birth brings the endangered species' population to 13. See the pangopup! 

August 19, 2024

Local zoo covers pool safety for bears

The Memphis Zoo in Tennessee reiterated pool rules for some of its resident bears. See the adorable video of the animals staying cool this summer!

August 19, 2024

Food truck offers insurance policy after hungry birds cause issue among customers

A traveling food truck is offering an insurance policy for customers. If a bird swoops down to grab the meal before consumption, paying customers will get a meal replacement.

August 18, 2024

It's a boy! Zoo reveals gender of new snow leopard cub

The Welsh Mountain Zoo in Wales, United Kingdom, announced the gender of its newest rare snow leopard cub born in June. It's a boy!