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"Rare Emergency C-Section Delivers Adorable Baby Gorilla at Fort Worth Zoo"
A baby gorilla named Jameela was born via rare emergency C-section at Fort Worth Zoo in Texas after her mother, Sekani, showed signs of pre-eclampsia. Human doctors and zookeepers worked together to save the lives of both mother and baby, with the baby gorilla requiring immediate intervention and round-the-clock care. Despite Sekani's struggles to bond with her newborn, zoo experts are hopeful that another female gorilla, Gracie, may become a surrogate mother. The birth has delighted animal lovers and highlighted the similarities between gorilla and human pregnancies and births.
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Tragic Loss: Cincinnati Zoo's Young Bonobo Succumbs to Virus
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WKRC TV Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Zoo is mourning the loss of a three-year-old bonobo named Amali, who passed away due to an RSV infection outbreak within the bonobo troop. Bonobos are highly susceptible to RSV and its accompanying secondary infections. The zoo is treating other bonobos with symptoms while allowing the troop to grieve and say their final goodbyes. Amali's keepers remember her as a small but mighty bonobo with a huge personality, and they encourage others to celebrate her life and support bonobo conservation efforts.
Pandas Fly Home: National Zoo's Beloved Bears Return to China via FedEx
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox Business
FedEx has been entrusted with the task of transporting three giant pandas, Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and Xiao Qi Ji, from the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., back to China. The bears are being flown on a dedicated FedEx Panda Express plane, accompanied by National Zoo staff and a FedEx loadmaster to ensure their safety and comfort. The pandas have custom-built transport enclosures and are the sole cargo on the flight, with over 250 pounds of food, including bamboo and other treats, provided for their journey. This marks the end of the Smithsonian National Zoo's panda conservation program, which spanned over five decades, as they continue their efforts to protect the future of giant pandas and their habitat.
Ukraine Zoo Bear Survives Russian Shelling, Set for UK Rehoming
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo! Voices
Yampil, an Asiatic black bear from Ukraine, is being relocated to a UK zoo after his home zoo was destroyed by Russian shelling. Yampil miraculously survived the attack that killed nearly 200 other animals. The Five Sisters Zoo is building him a new enclosure and zookeepers have found him to be happy and healthy. The population of Asiatic black bears is declining due to hunting and deforestation, making Yampil's rehoming crucial for his future.
Injured Alligator Finds Sanctuary at Gatorland in Florida
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
An alligator with the top half of its jaw missing, believed to have been injured by a boat propeller, has been taken to Gatorland, an alligator park in Orlando, Florida, for care and rehabilitation. The park's veterinarian is conducting a full examination, and the staff is focused on helping the alligator eat in a stress-free environment. The severe injury would have made survival in the wild impossible for the alligator, which was rescued after being spotted in Sanford with its upper jaw cut off. Gatorland is also seeking help from the public in naming the alligator.
Sanford alligator with missing upper jaw finds sanctuary at Gatorland
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WESH 2 Orlando
A half-snout alligator, missing its upper jaw, has been caught by a trapper and relocated to Gatorland, where it now resides in its own bungalow. The gator, believed to be female, had survived with its injury, likely caused by a boat propeller, by feeding on frogs and snails. Despite the injury, the gator has healed and can feed herself. Gatorland staff will provide her with bite-sized pieces of chicken, fish, and steak. The gator has gained attention on social media, and Gatorland is seeking suggestions for her name, with "Hope" being a heartfelt option.
Baby gorilla saved by zookeeper finds new adoptive mom and reunites with primate family
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
A baby gorilla named Kaius was saved by a zookeeper in Australia after his father took him from his mother. The zookeeper, Chad Staples, cared for Kaius from birth, even sleeping with him on his chest to provide comfort. After a difficult journey, Kaius has now found an adoptive mother, G-Anne, a 42-year-old female gorilla. The pair will spend time together before Kaius makes his public debut at the zoo. Staples hopes to maintain a bond with Kaius throughout his life.
"Adorable Matschie's Tree Kangaroos Find Bliss in Leaf Munching"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Boing Boing
Matschie's tree kangaroos, an endangered species, are showcased in adorable videos of Paia and Keweng munching on leaves at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island. These videos serve as eye bleach and raise awareness for the conservation of this magical species.
Controversy Erupts Over Puffin Tossing Tradition on Iceland's Westman Islands
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Insider
Locals on Iceland's Westman Islands throw disorientated puffin chicks off cliff edges to help them take flight. Light pollution can confuse the pufflings, causing them to fly inland instead of out to sea. Puffins are a national treasure in Iceland, which has the largest colony in the world, but their numbers have been dwindling.