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A video of a Scottish Wildcat playing tug-of-war with a human showcases its intense focus and adorable appearance, highlighting the wildcat's ferocity and charm despite its wild nature and endangered status.
Pepper the miniature donkey, a new mom, playfully drops her baby Stella off with her human mom Chelsea Caldwell for a break, highlighting the adorable and toddler-like behavior of baby donkeys, who love attention, cuddles, and social interaction.
One of 43 rhesus macaque monkeys that escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee, South Carolina, has been captured and is reportedly in good health, enjoying a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The escape occurred when a new employee left an enclosure door open. Officials have located several other monkeys near the facility, and efforts to capture them continue. The monkeys are young females and pose no public health threat.
A group of 43 rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee, South Carolina, with one monkey successfully recaptured. The remaining primates are still near the facility, interacting with those inside. Recovery efforts are ongoing, and residents are advised to avoid the area and secure their homes. The monkeys are nonviolent and too young to carry diseases. This incident follows a similar escape in 2016.
In South Carolina, 43 monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility after a caretaker failed to secure two doors. The monkeys, young females weighing 6 to 7 lbs, are loose in a wooded area near Yemassee. Police urge locals to avoid the area and call 911 if they spot the primates. The facility is using food to lure the monkeys back. This incident raises concerns about the ethics of primate research, with animal rights groups advocating for non-animal research methods.
Dozens of young rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee, South Carolina, prompting police to advise residents to secure their homes. The monkeys, which have not been used for testing and are too young to carry diseases, escaped after a caretaker accidentally left an enclosure door open. Search teams are working to recapture the 43 escaped primates, while the public is urged to avoid the area to prevent disturbing the skittish animals.
Forty-three rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from a research facility in South Carolina after a keeper left their pen open. Authorities are searching for the monkeys, urging residents to secure their homes and report sightings. The young monkeys, not yet tested on or carrying diseases, are being lured back with food. The escape is not the first for the facility, which has seen similar incidents in the past. Police assure the public that the monkeys pose little danger, and efforts to recapture them are ongoing.
A pet donkey named Diesel, who escaped five years ago in California, has been found living happily with a herd of wild elk. Owners Terrie and Dave Drewry are relieved to see him healthy and have decided to let him remain free as a "wild burro." Diesel was last seen in 2019, and recent footage by a hiker confirmed his well-being. The Drewrys have since adopted new donkeys and do not plan to recapture Diesel.
Diesel, a pet donkey that went missing five years ago, was found living with a herd of wild elk in northern California. His owners, Terrie and Dave Drewry, were relieved to see him healthy and happy in a viral video but have no plans to recapture him.
Munchkin, the beloved TikTok duck known for drinking iced water in viral videos, has passed away at the age of 6 after a visit to the vet. Her owner, Krissy, expressed deep sadness and is awaiting more information on the cause of death. Munchkin, who had been undergoing tests for a heart condition, leaves behind a legacy on social media, with plans to continue educating followers about responsible pet duck care.
Ariel the Spaniel, born with six legs, has undergone surgery to remove her extra limbs and is now adjusting to life on four paws like any other dog, showing signs of a smooth recovery after the operation.
Ariel, a spaniel born with six legs, was found abandoned in a parking lot and underwent surgery to remove her extra limbs, allowing her to adjust to life on four paws. The surgery was performed at the Langford Vets Small Animal Referral Hospital in Bristol, England, and the dog, who had multiple birth defects, is now doing brilliantly, according to director Vicki Black. The hospital had never seen a six-legged dog before and had never performed that type of surgery.
A 3-year-old dog named Dancer was rescued after falling roughly 60 feet from a cliff at Miners Castle at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The dog's owners searched for hours before alerting rangers, who then contacted a local rope rescue team to help locate the missing pup. Dancer was found the next morning and reunited with her owners, and is now recovering. Rangers emphasized the importance of being prepared for slippery, cold conditions in the area.
The year 2023 brought a plethora of bizarre animal news, including sea spiders that can regrow complex body parts, the discovery of the cause behind mysterious octagons on the seabed, cartwheeling snakes as a defense mechanism, a new species of alien-like Antarctic feather star, hammerhead sharks gathering in large numbers during the full moon, a strange golden orb found on the seabed off Alaska, three-eyed dinosaur shrimp appearing at Burning Man, tree-dwelling shrimp found in Indonesia, and the rediscovery of a mole species believed to be lost since 1936.
A baby giraffe named Fenn has died at the North Carolina Zoo after being startled by another giraffe and hitting his head on a gate while trying to run away. The 6-month-old giraffe sustained head and neck trauma from the fall and despite veterinary care, he passed away. The zoo, which claims to be the world's largest natural habitat zoo, expressed its heartbreak over Fenn's untimely death and has brought in a grief counselor to support staff members. Fenn was described as an energetic and beloved member of the giraffe herd and will be remembered with fondness by all who knew him.