Bronx Zoo’s Happy the Elephant put to sleep
Bronx Zoo Elephant Happy Euthanized at Age 55 Happy, an elephant at the Bronx Zoo who contributed significantly to our understanding of animal behavior and was involved in an animal rights lawsuit, has been euthanized at the age of 55, as announced by the zoo on Wednesday. The Asian elephant was put to sleep on […]
Zoos provide Valentine’s Day presents: Cockroaches named for former partners
A Unique Valentine’s Gift: Name a Cockroach It’s that time of year again! And this year, zoos all around the U.S. are offering a quirky solution for those with a broken heart. By naming a cockroach after an ex, you can turn your past love into a humorous memory. On this Valentine’s Day, a number […]
Rare monkeys from China make their first appearance in European zoos, potential new form of ‘panda diplomacy’
With their distinct orange, shaggy fur and pale blue faces, China’s golden-nosed monkeys are certainly eye-catching and hard to confuse with any other species. These unique, endangered monkeys reside in the cold, mountainous areas of central China and have recently joined the iconic pandas as part of an exchange program to European zoos, under a […]
Debate over zoo’s feeding policy for predator animals splits opinions
Controversial Pet Donation Policy at European Zoos Draws Outrage Some zoos in Europe are making headlines for a contentious policy that invites individuals to donate their healthy pets as food for predators, generating significant backlash. The Aalborg Zoo in Denmark stirred debate recently by announcing on social media that it welcomes small pet donations. Their […]
NYC lawyers call on Bronx Zoo’s last 2 elephants Happy and Patty to be moved to animal sanctuary as concerns over care grow
The last two elephants at the Bronx Zoo must be moved to the animal sanctuary soon. A group of Big Apple lawyers argued Wednesday as questions about the pair's care continue to swirl. The New York City bar looks for the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), which runs the famous zoo. year. “We beg for cities […]
Bird flu kills 47 tigers, 3 lions and a panther in Vietnam zoos, state media reports
CDC issues warning regarding bird flu incident Fox News medical contributor Dr. Mark Siegel talks about what you need to know about bird flu and why it's important not to look directly at the eclipse without proper glasses. Avian influenza has killed 47 tigers, three lions and a leopard at a zoo in southern Vietnam, […]