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Two Asian otters put down at Telford zoo over health conditions
Otters Starsky and Hutch were born at the zoo in 2015 and had lived there their whole lives Two Asian small-clawed otters have been put down by a Telford zoo due to long standing health conditions with their kidneys. Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World says it decided to let the male otters go "peacefully together".
Sea Life London holds talks on future of its gentoo penguins
The discussions follow a campaign against the captivity of 15 gentoo penguins at the site.
Giraffe dies after being caught in habitat door at Toronto Zoo
Kiko, a 13-year-old Masai giraffe, died Thursday after getting caught in an opening door to his behind-the-scenes habitat, the Toronto Zoo announced in a statement.
Hundreds of marine animals from Miami Seaquarium find new home at Children's Aquarium Dallas
Children's Aquarium Dallas said that several nurse sharks, a large green moray eel, many lesser-known fish, crustaceans, and other reef species now call Texas home.
Edmonton Valley Zoo plans facility upgrades with new animals, attractions
The Edmonton Valley Zoo has released a plan that includes a lot of updates and upgrades, with new exhibits and wildlife to the facility. It’s all part of the Zoo’s 15-year master plan to improve conservation efforts, elevate visitor experience, and improve animal well-being.
New study splits giraffe experts on future wild captures for zoos
Hybridization of captive giraffes in North American zoos may impact conservation, given the recent scientific consensus that giraffes are four distinct species, not a single species as previously thought.
Cassius the giant crocodile died from sepsis after 40-year-old dormant infection burst from 'abscess,' necropsy reveals
Cassius was an 18-foot-long saltwater crocodile living in captivity in Marineland Crocodile Park in Australia. He died last year at the age of about 120, and we finally know why.
A Beloved Zoo of Misfit Animals Is Almost Out of Money
It went from one of the worst zoos in America to a beloved menagerie filled with disabled and elderly native species. Now it may close for good.
Charging gorilla named Denny breaks glass barrier at San Diego Zoo enclosure
The zoo said neither people nor primates were injured after the 10-year-old western lowland gorilla broke one of three layers on a tempered glass panel.
Is this the new Moo Deng? Meet Mars the pygmy hippo
Pygmy hippos have become an internet favorite for their shiny bodies and adorable behavior. Here's what to know about this lesser-known hippo species.
Thirty belugas in Canada face being euthanised. Can they be saved?
After years of controversy and financial struggles, Marineland says it may have to euthanise 30 whales if it cannot find them another home.
Why finding a new home for Marineland’s 30 belugas is proving difficult and complicated | CBC News
Marineland’s 30 belugas remain at the defunct Niagara Falls, Ont., amusement park after Ottawa turned down its export request. But as the company says it’s running out of money to care for the whales…
Marine park plagued by animal deaths, welfare concerns closing after 70 years
The Miami Seaquarium has been the subject of scrutiny for years. After a bankruptcy and failed eviction, it is closing its doors.
Miami Seaquarium is Closing After 70 Years: What to Know
The park has been a staple of Miami's tourism scene since the 1950s.
Activists plead for help as Canada marine park threatens to euthanize 30 belugas
The now-defunct Marineland park says it is running out of money and has no other options to care for the animals after Canadian authorities blocked their export to a Chinese water park
Marine park threatens to euthanize 30 whales if Canada does not provide funding
Marineland’s warning comes after Canadian official blocked the transfer of the beluga whales to a theme park in China
A Marine Park in Canada Warns That It May Euthanize 30 Beluga Whales
The government has barred Marineland from shipping its whales to an aquarium in China so the park is threatening to put the whales down.
Tiger kills animal handler at wildlife preserve in Oklahoma
Growler Pines Tiger Preserve said in a statement that Ryan Easley died Saturday in "an accident" involving a tiger.
Shankar the elephant: The lonely life and death of Delhi's only African elephant
For 24 years, Shankar endured a lonely existence - including at least 13 spent in solitary confinement.
Argentina's last captive elephant finally wins her freedom
Over the last decade, Argentina has been closing its zoos and relocating animals to sanctuaries and rescue centers. But moving elephants has proved harder than expected.
Oregon zoo owner indicted on more than 300 animal neglect charges
A grand jury has indicted the owner of an Oregon zoo on more than 300 counts of animal neglect and other charges after police said they found drugs and guns at the facility
India’s supreme court orders inquiry into giant zoo run by son of Asia’s richest person
Activists claim Anant Ambani’s Vantara facility has no plan to return its endangered species to the wild
Vantara: India's top court sends investigators in to vast private animal collection
The centre run by the billionaire Ambanis faces allegations it unlawfully acquired and mistreated animals.
Cedar the blind baby moose dies 'suddenly and unexpectedly' before transfer to Toronto Zoo | CBC News
A blind baby moose that was set to join the Toronto Zoo after being rescued near Ottawa last month has died.
A German zoo faces a backlash after killing 12 healthy baboons
A zoo in the German city of Nuremberg says it has killed 12 baboons despite protests, capping a saga rooted in concerns that the zoo had too little space to house a growing group of the animals.
Two Asian otters put down at Telford zoo over health conditions
Otters Starsky and Hutch were born at the zoo in 2015 and had lived there their whole lives Two Asian small-clawed otters have been put down by a Telford zoo due to long standing health conditions with their kidneys. Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World says it decided to let the male otters go "peacefully together".
Sea Life London holds talks on future of its gentoo penguins
The discussions follow a campaign against the captivity of 15 gentoo penguins at the site.
Giraffe dies after being caught in habitat door at Toronto Zoo
Kiko, a 13-year-old Masai giraffe, died Thursday after getting caught in an opening door to his behind-the-scenes habitat, the Toronto Zoo announced in a statement.
Hundreds of marine animals from Miami Seaquarium find new home at Children's Aquarium Dallas
Children's Aquarium Dallas said that several nurse sharks, a large green moray eel, many lesser-known fish, crustaceans, and other reef species now call Texas home.
Edmonton Valley Zoo plans facility upgrades with new animals, attractions
The Edmonton Valley Zoo has released a plan that includes a lot of updates and upgrades, with new exhibits and wildlife to the facility. It’s all part of the Zoo’s 15-year master plan to improve conservation efforts, elevate visitor experience, and improve animal well-being.
New study splits giraffe experts on future wild captures for zoos
Hybridization of captive giraffes in North American zoos may impact conservation, given the recent scientific consensus that giraffes are four distinct species, not a single species as previously thought.
Cassius the giant crocodile died from sepsis after 40-year-old dormant infection burst from 'abscess,' necropsy reveals
Cassius was an 18-foot-long saltwater crocodile living in captivity in Marineland Crocodile Park in Australia. He died last year at the age of about 120, and we finally know why.
A Beloved Zoo of Misfit Animals Is Almost Out of Money
It went from one of the worst zoos in America to a beloved menagerie filled with disabled and elderly native species. Now it may close for good.
Charging gorilla named Denny breaks glass barrier at San Diego Zoo enclosure
The zoo said neither people nor primates were injured after the 10-year-old western lowland gorilla broke one of three layers on a tempered glass panel.
Is this the new Moo Deng? Meet Mars the pygmy hippo
Pygmy hippos have become an internet favorite for their shiny bodies and adorable behavior. Here's what to know about this lesser-known hippo species.
Thirty belugas in Canada face being euthanised. Can they be saved?
After years of controversy and financial struggles, Marineland says it may have to euthanise 30 whales if it cannot find them another home.
Why finding a new home for Marineland’s 30 belugas is proving difficult and complicated | CBC News
Marineland’s 30 belugas remain at the defunct Niagara Falls, Ont., amusement park after Ottawa turned down its export request. But as the company says it’s running out of money to care for the whales…
Marine park plagued by animal deaths, welfare concerns closing after 70 years
The Miami Seaquarium has been the subject of scrutiny for years. After a bankruptcy and failed eviction, it is closing its doors.
Miami Seaquarium is Closing After 70 Years: What to Know
The park has been a staple of Miami's tourism scene since the 1950s.
Activists plead for help as Canada marine park threatens to euthanize 30 belugas
The now-defunct Marineland park says it is running out of money and has no other options to care for the animals after Canadian authorities blocked their export to a Chinese water park
Marine park threatens to euthanize 30 whales if Canada does not provide funding
Marineland’s warning comes after Canadian official blocked the transfer of the beluga whales to a theme park in China
A Marine Park in Canada Warns That It May Euthanize 30 Beluga Whales
The government has barred Marineland from shipping its whales to an aquarium in China so the park is threatening to put the whales down.
Tiger kills animal handler at wildlife preserve in Oklahoma
Growler Pines Tiger Preserve said in a statement that Ryan Easley died Saturday in "an accident" involving a tiger.
Shankar the elephant: The lonely life and death of Delhi's only African elephant
For 24 years, Shankar endured a lonely existence - including at least 13 spent in solitary confinement.
Argentina's last captive elephant finally wins her freedom
Over the last decade, Argentina has been closing its zoos and relocating animals to sanctuaries and rescue centers. But moving elephants has proved harder than expected.
Oregon zoo owner indicted on more than 300 animal neglect charges
A grand jury has indicted the owner of an Oregon zoo on more than 300 counts of animal neglect and other charges after police said they found drugs and guns at the facility
India’s supreme court orders inquiry into giant zoo run by son of Asia’s richest person
Activists claim Anant Ambani’s Vantara facility has no plan to return its endangered species to the wild
Vantara: India's top court sends investigators in to vast private animal collection
The centre run by the billionaire Ambanis faces allegations it unlawfully acquired and mistreated animals.
Cedar the blind baby moose dies 'suddenly and unexpectedly' before transfer to Toronto Zoo | CBC News
A blind baby moose that was set to join the Toronto Zoo after being rescued near Ottawa last month has died.
A German zoo faces a backlash after killing 12 healthy baboons
A zoo in the German city of Nuremberg says it has killed 12 baboons despite protests, capping a saga rooted in concerns that the zoo had too little space to house a growing group of the animals.
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