San Diego Zoo penguin fitted with orthopedic footwear
A member of the San Diego Zoo’s African penguin colony has been fitted with orthopedic footwear to help it deal with a degenerative foot condition. The 4-year-old penguin named Lucas … Read More
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Can you spot the leopard in optical illusion in 60 seconds?
To spot or not? This snow leopard’s coat is peak camouflage — and it’s seemingly snowhere in sight. Only eagle-eyed viewers can solve this wintry optical illusion, which challenges people … Read More
Video shows young girl walk alligator on leash in Philadelphia park
No croc! Pennsylvania parkgoers trying to cool off at a fountain got quite the shock when they were joined by a young girl walking an alligator on a leash. Wild … Read More
‘Zombie deer’ plauge Ohio and Midwest: What we know
Deer are becoming infected with a disease that’s creeping into Ohio and other parts of the Midwest. On Monday, police in southern Ohio were called to look into a bizarre … Read More
Advocates claim wolves are returning to New York State
A pack of animal advocates claims that recent DNA analysis proves that an animal believed to be a coyote shot by a hunter in upstate New York last winter was … Read More
Beagle rescued from research facility finds new home on Long Island
One of the 4,000 beagle puppies rescued from deplorable living conditions at a research facility in Virginia last month has found her forever home with a newlywed couple on Long … Read More
Vietnam suspends African swine fever vaccine after pig deaths
Vietnam has temporarily suspended the use of its first home-grown African swine fever vaccine after dozens of pigs inoculated with the shots died this month, state media reported on Wednesday. … Read More
Only 3D brains can spot the camel in this optical illusion
Can you see through the camel-flage? Another day another wildlife safari for the eyes: In this animal-based optical illusion, viewers are challenged to spot the camel within the spectrum of … Read More
Dogs cry tears of happiness when reunited with owners: study
Man’s best friend sheds more than just hair. Dogs tear up with joy when they’re reunited with their owners — proof of the powerful emotional bond between humans and their … Read More
Prince William praises 5-year sentence for ivory, rhino horn trafficker Moazu Kromah
Prince William praised a 63-month sentence for a man who trafficked in rhino horns and ivory from elephants as a “significant victory” this week. Moazu Kromah, 49, who made millions of … Read More
