A Romanian zoo is mourning the loss of a veteran caretaker after a tragic tiger attack. The incident occurred during a routine feeding at Pitesti Zoo, leaving the animal care community in shock. The 52-year-old caretaker, who had dedicated himself to the zoo since 2015, was unexpectedly confronted by the tiger during the feeding. Despite … Read more
The Minnesota Zoo welcomed an adorable new resident this week: a 10-month-old river otter named Cedar. Cedar is settling into her new habitat and has already been spotted exploring and playing. As Minnesota’s largest aquatic carnivore, river otters are known for their remarkable hunting skills, primarily targeting fish. “These playful animals often spend hours in … Read more
Tragedy Strikes California Classroom as Teacher Dies from Rare Bat-Transmitted Rabies A small California community is mourning the loss of a devoted teacher after she succumbed to a rare and fatal illness. Leah Seneng, 60, a beloved educator at Dos Palos-Oro Loma Joint Unified School District, passed away on Nov. 22, weeks after an encounter … Read more
Wolf Protection Downgrade Sparks Outrage in Austria, Raises Concerns Across Europe Austria’s move to weaken legal protection for wolves has ignited a firestorm of criticism, with animal welfare advocates and a majority of Austrians denouncing the decision. The controversy stems from the Bern Convention’s recent downgrade of the wolf’s status from "strictly protected" to "protected", … Read more
A Bold Vision for the Future: Aiming to Restore Sight Through Groundbreaking Eye Transplants The race to conquer blindness has entered a thrilling new phase, fueled by an audacious initiative from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). Four teams nationwide, including one led by the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, will receive a combined … Read more
Beloved Amur Leopard Zoya Passes at 21 The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert is mourning the loss of Zoya, a beloved Amur leopard who captivated visitors for over a decade. Zoya, a remarkable 21 years old, peacefully passed away last Tuesday from natural causes related to old age. "As we celebrate Zoya’s … Read more
California Braces for a Second Trump Presidency, Setting the Stage for Legal Confrontation California is gearing up for a potential showdown with a returning Donald Trump administration, signaling its intention to fiercely defend its progressive policies. Governor Gavin Newsom, a vocal critic of Trump, has called the California Legislature into a special session to approve … Read more
Hong Kong Embraces "Panda Mania" to Boost Tourism Hong Kong is experiencing a surge in panda fever, and it’s not just about cuddly cuteness. The city is strategically leveraging these beloved black-and-white bears to revitalize its tourism industry. Starting this weekend, thousands of giant panda sculptures, crafted from recycled materials, will adorn iconic locations like … Read more
Killer Whales Bring Back the ‘Dead Salmon Hat’ Trend The Pacific Northwest’s resident orcas have surprised scientists by reviving a quirky fashion trend from the 1980s: wearing dead salmon on their heads. This curious behavior, first observed in the summer of 1987, had seemingly faded into obscurity until recently, when "J27 Blackberry" was spotted sporting … Read more
With The madness of cats, in which he explains the mysterious behavior of felines, Claude Béata confirmed the American media. Even though it’s surprising that there are specific French characteristics when it comes to animals. In the specific context of the American presidential campaign where Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance called his rival Kamala … Read more