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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! 

August 18, 2024

Gender surgeries, migraine tips, 'Zika-like' virus and more top health stories

This week's health roundup includes stories about controversial "gender-affirming" surgeries on kids, a little-known type of diabetes, a "Zika-like" virus that's spreading iand more.

August 17, 2024

Too cute: Zoo Atlanta welcomes adorable baby two-toed sloth

Zoo Atlanta is celebrating the birth of a new Hoffmann's two-toed sloth earlier this month. The sloth was born to mom Nutella and dad Cocoa and has one sibling.