Once thought to be omnivores of plants and insects, new research show Japanese monkeys are hunting and eating fish December 1, 2022 Japanese macaques who live in the Japanese Alps endure some of the world’s coldest and harshest environments during winter when food scarcity puts them… Continue Reading
Happy ending for “odd couple” BFF dogs left out in the cold February 14, 2022 During a brutal North Carolina deep freeze, Charlie and Diamond were left outside locked in a wire crate on a porch. As the temperature… Continue Reading
Lizard name Markhor escapes from private zoo, settling in somewhere, but needs to be found before he freezes to death in winter July 13, 2021 Markhor made a run for freedom last month from the Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo in Hamilton, Ontario but if he’s not found soon, the… Continue Reading
More than 100 “cold-stunned” sea turtles rescued in North Carolina January 23, 2020 First it was Florida’s falling iguanas, now North Carolina has stunned turtles — all shocked by the cold in the U.S. south. Cape Hatteras… Continue Reading
Florida Forecast: Cold and a chance of falling iguanas January 22, 2020 Weather forecasters in Florida are having a particularly peak Florida field day. It began Tuesday when the National Weather Service Miami-South Florida warned of… Continue Reading
It’s so cold in Chicago that zoos are closing but the polar bears are happy January 31, 2019 Lincoln Park Zoo and Brookfield Zoo in the Chicago have announced they are closing temporarily during the cold snap that has hit the midwest…. Continue Reading
Super smart alligator “survival machines” brave brutal cold snap in North Carolina January 10, 2018 Alligators really are the coolest creatures on the planet. In fact, the Shallotte River Swamp Park calls them “survival machines.” When the U.S. south… Continue Reading
Wicked winter storm freezing iguanas, sea turtles in the U.S. South January 5, 2018 It looks rather apocalyptic in the southern United States. Iguana are literally falling out of trees in South Florida where its 40F (or 4C)… Continue Reading
Cat survives frigid ride across two provinces under hood of truck January 2, 2018 When cold weather hits, remember this valuable – and potentially life-saving – tip. “Bang on the hood of your car before starting it,” the… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: Special diet for critters in Turkey to keep them warm in winter December 19, 2016 Animals from hot climates are getting a special winter menu prepared for them at the Gaziantep Zoo in Turkey. The zoo, Turkey’s largest, and… Continue Reading