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A seven‑month‑old macaque named Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan was hand‑reared after his mother rejected him and has struggled to fit in with his troop, relying on an orangutan plushie for comfort as he was reintroduced in January; after online attention, he’s slowly bonding with other monkeys and even received a hug from an adult, capturing hearts online.
A six-month-old macaque named Punch-kun at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan has gone viral by dragging an oversized plush orangutan everywhere, drawing massive crowds as staff apologized for entrance delays; Punch-kun was abandoned at birth and hand-raised, and while he relies on the toy like a mother, caretakers say he is gradually bonding with other macaques.
Rio de Janeiro's BioParque do Rio treated animals to frozen popsicles to help them endure a scorching heatwave, with primates such as spider monkeys shown enjoying the icy treats as staff check on their comfort.
A tiny Reeves’s muntjac deer at Wroclaw Zoo in Poland bravely confronts a much larger female rhinoceros in a viral video, showcasing an amusing David vs. Goliath scenario where the small deer appears to come out on top, highlighting the playful and surprising interactions between different species in captivity.
Gretchen Mogensen, owner of a roadside zoo in Virginia, is serving a 100-day jail sentence for refusing to disclose the whereabouts of two missing baby giraffes, drawing attention from celebrities like Alicia Silverstone and raising concerns about animal treatment.
A man with suspected mental health issues died after he scaled a 20-foot wall to enter a Brazilian zoo and was attacked by a lioness named Leona, who was not euthanized and remains under care. The zoo closed following the incident, and investigations are ongoing.
Ryan Easley, a tiger handler linked to Joe Exotic, was fatally mauled by a tiger at his family-run zoo in Oklahoma during a show, highlighting the dangers of wild animal entertainment. The incident raises concerns about animal safety and the risks associated with private zoos and exotic animal handling.
A handler at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Oklahoma was fatally mauled by a tiger he owned, highlighting the dangers of human-wildlife interactions and raising concerns about big cat captivity, especially given the handler's connections to controversial figures like Joe Exotic.
A Danish zoo has appealed for donations of small animals like guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens, and horses to feed its predators, sparking debate over the ethics of using healthy pets as prey. The zoo claims this practice promotes natural behavior and nutrition for its carnivores, though it has faced criticism from animal rights advocates.
A Danish zoo, Aalborg Zoo, called for unwanted pets to be donated and euthanized to feed its predators, sparking online criticism and debate over animal welfare and ethical concerns.
A Denmark zoo, Aalborg Zoo, has requested public donations of pets like chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs to feed its predators, citing natural food chain practices, which has sparked online controversy. The zoo also accepts larger animals such as horses, which are euthanized and used as food, with owners able to receive tax deductions. This practice is not new in Denmark, with past incidents at other zoos also involving feeding animals to predators.
A Danish zoo, Aalborg Zoo, is requesting pet owners to donate animals nearing end of life to be used as food for its predators, aiming to mimic natural food chains, which has sparked controversy and mixed reactions.
Aalborg Zoo in Denmark is requesting the public to donate unwanted pets like chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, and horses to feed its predators, aiming to mimic the natural food chain and provide a natural diet for animals such as lynxes, lions, and tigers. Donors can receive tax benefits for horse donations, and the practice is common and appreciated in Denmark.
A Danish zoo is requesting small pet donations, such as guinea pigs, rabbits, and chickens, to serve as food for its predators, aiming to mimic natural food chains and promote animal welfare, with animals being gently euthanized before use as fodder.
Aalborg Zoo in Denmark is requesting public donations of unwanted small pets and horses to feed its predators, emphasizing the importance of natural diets and animal welfare, with animals being euthanized humanely before use as food. Donors can receive tax deductions, and the zoo has specific guidelines for horse donations.