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Zoo births, new arrivals, and the care that gets an animal ready for the next step. 6 verified stories. Stories come from Medan, Mystic, and Cincinnati. Each one is checked and linked to the original report.
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AnimalsA male about three years old, taken from the illegal trade and held for rehabilitation in India, landed in Medan to begin quarantine and a planned return to care in North Sumatra.
Verified · The Indian Express
AnimalsMore than 1,000 runners and walkers turned out, the largest gathering since before the pandemic, to support conservation of critically endangered African penguins.
Verified · NBC Connecticut
AnimalsHundo, who came to the zoo as an orphaned calf at about 150 pounds, left for Florida weighing 546 pounds. Manatee Springs then welcomed Tuglet, Smidge, and Zimomo.
Verified · FOX19 (WXIX)
AnimalsTwo young males, Mkuu and Viazi, arrived from Tampa under a Species Survival Plan. They are the first southern white rhinos at the zoo in 130 years.
Verified · The Denver Post
AnimalsAbout two dozen Bitty Kitty Brigade fosters explored the Sea Life aquarium, a yearly outing that helps socialize them for adoption.
Verified · Associated Press
AnimalsFirst-time mother Zura delivered five healthy cubs on October 5, the institute's 21st litter and 90th cheetah birth. A live camera is open to the public.
Verified · Smithsonian Magazine