Two gorillas at San Diego Zoo Safari Park have COVID-19 January 11, 2021 Members of the gorilla troop at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park have tested positive for COVID-19 in what is believed to the world’s… Continue Reading
Rare Bird Alert: Hawfinch spotted in Yukon making it a Canadian first January 9, 2021 The Hawfinch is common in Japan and parts of Asia in winter. But in a first for Canada, the bird recently popped up Yukon,… Continue Reading
Beloved, rare white kiwi bird dies in New Zealand after surgery December 29, 2020 From the moment Manukura hatched in 2011, everyone at the Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre in New Zealand knew she was special. The North Island… Continue Reading
Bison crossing ahead. No, really a bison seems to use a bison crosswalk in Canada December 14, 2020 Canadians really are polite rule-followers — right down to their wildlife. Take for example this bison photographed while crossing the road at a bison… Continue Reading
Gary The Cat, yes, cat, hits the slopes at Alberta ski resort November 24, 2020 We’ve all heard of ski bunnies and snow dogs. But a skiing cat? Well, one Alberta ski resort operator has brought on one adventurous… Continue Reading
Giant gold dog statue unveiled in hermit country of Turkmenistan November 14, 2020 A huge gilded statue of the Turkmen-bred shepherd dog known as Alabai has been unveiled in the capital by Turkmenistan’s president in an elaborate… Continue Reading
Rare baby rhino born during lockdown at Chester Zoo November 13, 2020 The Chester Zoo may be locked down from visitors, but life continues in an exciting — and adorable — way behind closed gates. Zookeepers… Continue Reading
New species of marsupial found in Australia, a sign of hidden diversity November 11, 2020 Two new species of glider have been discovered after Australian scientists decided to run DNA tests on the greater glider. It’s long been suspected… Continue Reading
Rare yellow coloured turtle found in India November 9, 2020 A unusually coloured albino turtle has been found in India, the latest in a number of recent discoveries of the rare species. The turtle’s… Continue Reading
Pilot project using COVID-19 sniffer dogs at airport in Finland proving successful November 2, 2020 Pandemic pooches are performing well in a Finnish pilot project designed to sniff out coronavirus in airline passengers, according to officials behind the initiative…. Continue Reading