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"Altruistic Elephant Seal Saves Young Pup in Heroic Act"

A trio of ecologists has observed a male bull elephant seal performing an act of altruism by rescuing a distressed pup at Point Reyes, California. The researchers witnessed the bull expending energy to swim into the ocean and gently nudge the pup back to shore, an unusual behavior for these typically aggressive and energy-conserving animals. This unique event, captured in photographs, suggests a rare display of altruism in the animal kingdom.

1 year ago•Source: Phys.org

"Tragic Loss: Reid Park Zoo Mourns Death of Baby Zebras"

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1.28 min•1 year ago

"Tragic Loss: Reid Park Zoo Mourns Death of Baby Zebras"

Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, Arizona, is mourning the loss of its zebra foal, Tikiti Maji, who died after being injured in a startling incident involving her mother, Anna. The zoo's animal care team is providing extra support to Anna as she grieves, and the loss has deeply affected the staff. This is the second time the zoo has lost a zebra foal in a similar event, highlighting the high mortality rate among young zebras.

via KOLD