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
Saving a Species: Two northern white rhino embryos created by scientists September 12, 2019 The world is another step closer to test tube rhinos. And with only two northern white rhinos left in the world — and both… Continue Reading
Wisdom, a 68-year-old albatross, is the world’s oldest known wild bird to be a mother again December 10, 2018 If home is where the heart is, Wisdom is living proof. At 68, Wisdom is the world’s oldest known wild bird. And, the Laysan… Continue Reading
Sydney’s most famous same-sex penguin couple is getting ready for baby October 12, 2018 Sphen and Magic are in love. They also happen to be male Gentoo penguins residing at the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, which calls the… Continue Reading
UPDATED: Penguin nest cam at National Aviary offers window into life of the world’s cutest tuxedo-wearing birds December 18, 2017 Bette and Sidney are now sharing their home with the world. The new parents, who just happen to be African penguins, welcomed the first… Continue Reading
Not really free-range, Australian producer fined for claiming hens roamed outdoors September 14, 2015 Australia’s Federal Court has ordered an egg producer to pay a $250,000 fine after misleading its eggs as “free range” when in fact the… Continue Reading