Bizarre blue tit shows off massive beak
Bird watchers at the Lochwinnoch nature reserve in Scotland have snapped photos of a blue tit with a remarkable beak about four times its normal size.
Taronga Zoo’s miracle elephant calf gets a name
A baby elephant miraculously born at Australia’s Taronga Zoo after being declared dead by zookeepers at has been named and blessed by Buddhist monks. Read More »
Miraculous birth for baby elephant declared dead
A baby Asian elephant declared dead in its mother’s womb two days ago by zookeepers has been born alive after spending more than a week in labour. Read More »
It’s official: ‘Giant George’ is world’s tallest dog
Measuring over 220 cm from head to tail, a giant Great Dane from Tucson, Arizona has been awarded the title of the world’s tallest dog by the Guinness Book of World Records. Read More »
Horny, horny horny: Sumatran rhino in rare pregnancy
Conservationists are celebrating an international love story that spells hope for one of the world’s most endangered mammals following confirmation of a Sumatran rhino pregnancy at a sanctuary for the creatures in Indonesia. Read More »
Sonic the Squirrel banned from riding rollercoaster
A grey squirrel has been banned from riding Alton Towers’ Sonic Spinball ride because he poses a health and safety risk. Read More »
Hot potatoes, baboons and elephants in the snow
Zoogle News rounds up photos and video from around the UK as the country’s zoos cope with snow storms and freezing conditions. Read More »
Baby seal found in pond 18 miles from sea
A confused baby seal has been found in a family’s back garden pond more than 18 miles from the sea. Read More »
Adelaide gripped by panda fever
Australia welcomes two giant pandas from China with gifts of bamboo before settling them into their new home at the Adelaide Zoo.
Introducing the micro pig: Clean, intelligent and loves TV
Forget cats, dogs and rabbits. The latest pet craze sweeping the UK is for “micro pigs” — tiny swine animals which prefer curling up on the sofa to watch TV with their owners to wallowing in farmyard muck. Read More »
