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90-year-old, critically endangered tortoise becomes a father for the first time

Tortoises are known for their very long lifespans. At ages that humans would consider very, very old, many tortoises are still going strong. Just look at Mr. Pickles, who at the ripe old age of ...

Cemetery staff write personal ad for lonely widowed goose — and find her a new love

Did you know that geese mate for life? Geese often pair up during mating season and remain faithful to each other for good, working together to raise their young. It’s very romantic — but it ...

Zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered western lowland gorilla

It’s always a special day for a zoo when a new baby animal is born, especially when it’s a member of an endangered species. Each new birth is a step towards ensuring the species’ survival. ...

Bobcat sneaks into home through doggy door, makes itself at home in dog bed

Keeping a wild animal in your home is a bad idea, but sometimes wild animals do have a striking similarity to our own household pets. That’s what one story proves, after a bobcat snuck into ...

214-year-old clam dubbed ‘Aber-clam Lincoln’ discovered in Florida

It’s truly incredible how long some creatures can live. There are animals that so surpass the lifespan of any human that it can be hard to even put it into perspective. Now, the discovery of ...

Zoo celebrates birth of endangered African elephant calf — welcome to the world

African elephants are truly incredible, majestic animals, but also vulnerable: they are an endangered species, threatened in their natural habitat by illegal poaching and habitat loss. Which makes every new birth an inspiring sign of hope ...

Mother sloth is overjoyed after being reunited with her baby

There’s nothing more powerful than a mother’s love for her offspring. Across nature, most baby animals depend on their mothers for safety and survival — which makes it heartbreaking when a mom and baby are ...

Kansas zoo celebrates birth of endangered Indian rhino calf

The rhinoceros is a beautiful, majestic animal, but it is also one of the most vulnerable. Due to a number of threats, including habitat loss and illegal poaching, every species of rhino is now vulnerable ...

Robert Irwin reveals ‘special connection’ he has with late dad Steve: ‘very lucky I get to follow in those footsteps’

The world lost one of its most beloved conservationists and TV personalities in 2006, after Steve Irwin, the iconic star of The Crocodile Hunter, was tragically killed by a stingray. But his legacy has lived on, both ...

Dog becomes best friends with deer, then she introduces him to her family

It’s always amazing to see friendships form between animals of different species. Many pet owners have seen their pet dogs befriend local wildlife, and the results are precious and beautiful. That was the case for ...