It’s always a special moment for a zoo when a new baby animal is born, especially when they are part of an endangered species. Each new birth is a step towards ensuring the species’ survival. ...
Gorillas are one of the closest animal relatives to humans, and raising a baby gorilla is a lot like raising a human baby. That’s what one heartwarming story from last year showed, when an Australian ...
It’s always a fun occasion when a zoo celebrates the birthdays of one of their animals. But one zoo recently had a lot to celebrate, after one of their most special animals hit a major ...
One thing humans have in common with animals is a mother’s love for their child. In nearly every species, a mother is essential for caring for their offspring, teaching them how to survive and loving ...
There are many kind people in the world who dedicate their lives to helping wild animals in need. But the job is even more important when they’re working with animals who have been orphaned. These ...
As humans we can only marvel at the animal kingdom and appreciate what a privilege it is when we are granted any glimpse into this special world. At Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, a mom orangutan ...
It’s impossible to imagine why anyone would want to kill an endangered animal, but there are still some sick people out there who do it. Now another beloved animal has been shockingly killed by poachers: ...
Too many gorillas are hunted down through illegal poaching often leaving baby gorillas orphaned. When Bobga arrived at a wildlife center in Cameroon, Africa he was an orphan and so young he needed specialist care ...
Walk like a human While it isn’t uncommon for gorillas to stand upright, Ambam does it far more frequently than usual. Video footage capturing the mighty beast in action at Port Lympne wild animal park ...
The incident happened in a zoo in England. An 11-year-old boy was visiting the zoo when he suddenly fell into the gorilla’s den. The boy was unconscious and completely still. He wasn’t showing any signs ...