#animal-care

#animal-care

Brown bears, tigers and lemurs were seen licking and clawing at frozen blocks packed with fruit, meat or vegetables.

It is important to avoid leaving dogs in cars during the hot weather. Even with a window left open, temperatures inside a vehicle can reach up to 50C within minutes, posing a significant risk of heatstroke or dehydration.

Due to urgent and unavoidable repair and maintenance works that need addressing immediately, we have had to take the regrettable decision to close the sanctuary to visitors until further notice.

The biggest issue is mismanagement, and I'll just say I think it's incompetence, said Lyne Lamoureux, a longtime volunteer at the shelter.

"Come on, let's go," she coaxes, guiding the ewe and her newborns into a separate pen where they can bond. "I just want to make sure she has milk and that all the babies are doing okay."

Spneb continues to have a good appetite, although she's an elderly penguin. She is doing amazingly well for her age.

Murphy, a beloved 33-year-old bald eagle at the World Bird Sanctuary, died following severe storms in Missouri, prompting a deep mourning within the community.

Choosing the right toys and products for our pets can significantly enhance their playtime experience, especially for those of us facing physical or emotional challenges.

"Maggie was a true matriarch in every sense of the word, often ensuring harmony within the chimpanzee troop," said SF Zoo CEO and Executive Director Tanya Peterson.

“Just because animals speak in a language that we can't understand, it doesn't mean they can't communicate.”

"It was a very hard moment," says Dr. Cedric Larouche, who treated Shaboola for over two years. "We could not manage to keep her comfortable anymore."

Dr. Carly Fox, who has devoted her life to caring for animals since age 5, emphasizes her rewarding yet stressful role as an emergency room veterinarian.

The Toronto Zoo says one of its moose has been euthanized after its health deteriorated over several months. The zoo says the moose, named Trilly, died last week at the age of 11, which it says is beyond the life expectancy of moose in human care.