VIDEO 16 hours ago Chimps in Australia 'go bananas' for Christmas gifts Merry Chimpmas! Safari Park in Australia treated its chimpanzees to some festive holiday enrichment filled with Santa hats and an assortment of other treats that the chimps "go ape" for — check this out!
Wisconsin 20 hours ago Wisconsin man sentenced for commissioning, distributing online monkey torture video Kenneth Herrera, 40, of Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison for paying an Indonesian videographer to physically abuse a monkey on video.
Mammals 2 days ago New Jersey Transit selling 'Ricardo the bull' plush after escaped bull halted commuter train, made headlines The New Jersey Transit Authority said that they are selling plush toys of Ricardo, the determined bull who escaped while he was on the way to the slaughterhouse.
Mammals 2 days ago Baby elephant, 218 pounds, is born at Walt Disney World: 'Adorable' New baby elephant Corra was recently born at Walt Disney World. The 218-pound baby was born to a mom who was also born at Walt Disney World, a first.
Africa 2 days ago At least 100 elephants die in one of Africa's largest national parks due to drought Drought has led to the death of at least 100 elephants in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park. Authorities warn of a potential crisis as forecasts predict further scarcity of rain.
Colorado 2 days ago Colorado releases first 5 wolves as controversial reintroduction program moves forward Gray wolves were released in Colorado as part of a voter-approved reintroduction program. The release was supported in urban areas but faced opposition in rural regions.
LIFESTYLE 3 days ago Apes may have a stellar memory: New study says animals may recognize old friends from over 25 years ago A new study indicated that chimpanzees may recognize other animals that they haven't seen in over 25 years. Researchers studied the way apes reacted to old friends.
VIDEO 3 days ago Mountain lion cub plays with chew toy in adorable video A mountain lion cub named Maple was recently rescued and brought to the Oakland Zoo in California. See the small lion face off with a chew toy!
VIDEO 3 days ago Baby otter rescued from Alaska shows promising growth at local zoo A rescued sea otter was recently brought to Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium from Alaska. See the 11 pounds of “pure fluff!”
Germany 3 days ago Berlin Zoo's beloved giant pandas embark on journey to China The Berlin Zoo has sent its first giant pandas born in Germany, Pit and Paule, also known as Meng Xiang und Meng Yuan, to China. The pandas will undergo a 30-day quarantine.