German zoos in custody battle over ‘Cute Knut’
Two German zoos went to court Tuesday in a custody battle over “Cute Knut”, the celebrity polar bear who has generated millions of euros in revenue. Read More »
Baboon baby boom at Kent wildlife park
Breeders at a wildlife park in Kent are celebrating the success of a baboon breeding programme following the birth of two baby apes and the imminent arrival of five more. Read More »
Drought threatens survival of last ‘desert elephants’
A devastating drought in Mali is threatening the existence of West Africa’s last desert elephants, according to conservationists, with “urgent action” needed to prevent them dying of thirst – or as a consequence of a water war with local herdsmen. Read More »
Live: Watch newborn baby elephant’s first hours
The birth and first hours of a baby elephant born Sunday at Belgium’s Antwerp Zoo are being webcast live over the internet. Read More »
Regrets? Even gameshow-playing monkeys have a few…
A monkey version of the TV gameshow “Deal or No Deal” has demonstrated that the animals are capable of experiencing regret – the first time a non-human species has been shown capable of doing so. Read More »
Basking sharks seek winter sun in Caribbean
Researchers have finally solved one of the enduring mysteries of marine biology by tracing where hundreds of basking sharks spend their winter months. Read More »
Stranded dog rescued from 100-foot royal hole
A dog had to be winched to safety by firemen after plunging into a 100-foot deep collapsed mineshaft on a country estate owned by Prince Charles. Read More »
Swinging orangutan to release debut album
An orangutan famous for his whistling could be set for pop stardom in Germany with the release next month of his debut album. Read More »