Owl Escapes NYC Zoo But After Survival Instincts Kick-in Officials Give it Some Freedom in Central Park
Continued observation of fugitive Flaco the Owl noted his increasing confidence in traversing Central Park's vast acreage.
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An Army of 10,000 Women Saved India's Rarest Stork - While Giving Each Other a New identity
Dr. Purnima Devi Barman credits her "mothering instinct" for her interest in the protection of the greater adjutant (Leptoptilos dubius).
Conservation Zoos Have Powerful Potential to 'Reverse Extinction' Study Shows
A new study shows that zoos and aquariums around the world working to return species extinct in the wild have about a 50/50 success rate.
'Gentle Giant' Cat Has Gotten So Big He Now Measures Over 4-Feet and Gets Mistaken for Dog
A giant Maine Coon cat named Finn has gotten so big it is now 4.27 feet long, the average height of a nine-year-old.
Kayaker Singing in Hopes of Attracting Beluga Whales Never Imagined They Were Actually Listening
After a period of elation and disbelief, he threw on a scuba mask and began to dive and swim near the animals, singing as he went.
Efforts to Save Endangered Blue Butterfly Quadruples its Population-but Also Saves a Lupine from Extinction
Oregon's Fender's Blue butterfly is soon to be only the second-ever insect downlisted from Endangered to Threatened on the ESA.
The Humble Pigeon Uses Same Learning Process as Artificial Intelligence, Says Iowa Study
Can a pigeon match wits with artificial intelligence? At a basic level, yes—and showing a level of learning that humans could benefit from.
Rare Species of Feline Dubbed the 'Original Grumpy Cat' Found Living On Mount Everest
A DNA analysis confirmed that the rare and little-known Pallas' cat lives on the body of Mount Everest—three miles above sea level.
Zoo Celebrates Birth of Extremely Rare Przewalski's Horse Foal Previously Extinct in the Wild
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park announced the birth of a critically-endangered Przewalski's Horse-sometimes called 'the Last Wild Horse'.
Bucket Truck Used to Rescue Seagull Entangled in Utility Wires (WATCH)
The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter in Branford went to the location of the call and found a seagull stuck dangerously stuck in utility wires
Incredible Drone Video of a Moose Shedding Its Antlers - WATCH
He accidentally found a bull moose with his drone and clicked record 16 seconds before the great beast shook its antlers right off.
For the First Time Since 1977, Zero Rhinos Were Poached In India's Parks
In May 2021, a new Chief Minister of the Indian state of Assam set out to thoroughly put an end to poaching in the state's protected areas.
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