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#wildlife-rescue
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Six months after scathing audit of San Jose shelter, animal advocates fume over unresolved problems

The biggest issue is mismanagement, and I'll just say I think it's incompetence, said Lyne Lamoureux, a longtime volunteer at the shelter.
Pets
#bronx-zoo
fromUPI
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Look: Zoo using realistic puppet to feed newly-hatched king vulture chick - UPI.com

fromUPI
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Look: Zoo using realistic puppet to feed newly-hatched king vulture chick - UPI.com

fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Into the barn: The joys of spring lambing season

"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."
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

World's oldest penguin celebrates 37th birthday- with a custom cake fit for an ice queen

Spneb continues to have a good appetite, although she's an elderly penguin. She is doing amazingly well for her age.
Pets
#bald-eagle
#wildlife-conservation
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

7 Surefire Pet Toys If You're An Animal Lover With Limited Mobility

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.
Pets
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Beloved SF Zoo chimpanzee Maggie dies at age 55 after lymphoma diagnosis

"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.
San Francisco Giants
Retirement
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

New England Aquarium builds retirement home for aging penguins

The New England Aquarium has created a private island for aging African penguins to enhance their quality of life and meet their specific needs.
Pets
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

A heartwarming tail: Missing Bay Area cat found after five years

Mimi, a green-eyed tabby cat, has returned home after five years missing, thanks to the kindness of staff at a dog boarding facility.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Noel Fitzpatrick: We often put on the radio and TV for the animals'

“Just because animals speak in a language that we can't understand, it doesn't mean they can't communicate.”
London politics
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Breed of dog found with Gene Hackman and wife misidentified, pet expert says

Authorities mistakenly identified a deceased dog in the investigation surrounding the deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa.
London music
fromLondon On The Inside
2 months ago

What's It Like to Work at One of the Oldest Zoos in the World?

Working at the zoo involves extensive animal care, computer work, and a rewarding environment for staff seeing animals grow.
Concert venue management requires dedication, effective organization, and the ability to provide diverse experiences.
#zoo
Miami Dolphins
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Dublin Zoo welcomes Imani the hippopotamus as their newest arrival

Imani, a new hippo at the zoo, is successfully adapting and bonding with another hippo, Heidi, while being closely monitored by zookeepers.
Miami Dolphins
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Dublin Zoo welcomes Imani the hippopotamus as their newest arrival

Imani, a new hippo at the zoo, is successfully adapting and bonding with another hippo, Heidi, while being closely monitored by zookeepers.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Quebec zoo announces death of Canada's 1st white rhino, Shaboola | CBC News

"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."
Toronto
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

How Dr. Carly Fox, an Emergency Veterinarian, Spends Her Sundays

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.
Digital life
fromwww.cbc.ca
9 months ago

Toronto Zoo says 11-year-old moose euthanized after health deteriorated | CBC News

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.
Canada news
fromABC7 San Francisco
10 months ago

Charlotte the stingray dies after developing rare reproductive disease, aquarium says

The stingray in western North Carolina who went through a mysterious pregnancy has passed away, revealing a rare reproductive disease. The staff continues to care for the remaining animals while investigating this great loss.
Medicine
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