Into the Wild

14/02/2021

28/01/2021

Baby!

When the snuggle is real🐨

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Our Jaws Are On The Floor!

Valley Dental Pediatrics CODE GREEN: Red Kangaroo

This is not your standard red kangaroo!

Red kangaroos are born the size of your thumbnail, and do much of their development in mom's pouch, outside of the womb. At the age of approximately 4-5 months, we do our first full "pull", removing baby from mom's pouch for a full inspection and medical review, and then return the joey to mom's pouch for her to raise.

Today's inspection revealed an EXTREMELY RARE, what we are currently considering, Leucistic male joey.

Leucistic is the lack of color pigmentation, resulting in a white coat. What makes him leucistic and not albino? There is black color pigmentation in the eyes, therefore not your normally anticipated red-eyed albino mutation.

We are not aware of any leucistic red kangaroo in the United States; proving just how rare this occurrence is! That said, we are now working with professionals in the zoological community to see just how unique of a blessing this little one is!

Pictured is his meeting Dad, Boomer the Kangaroo!
Mom , Rosie, joined the park this past year and this is her first joey with us. The genetic combination between Rosie & Boomer is what yields the coloration, which was a surprise to us all!

What a remarkable day!

14/01/2021

Glenda the young squirrel glider was found alone at the base of a tree. A check up from our Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital vets revealed no major injuries or health issues. She will stay in care until she’s old enough to be released back into the wild. So much love for beautiful Glenda. 🌸

— Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors

14/01/2021

In the wild, male orangutans are not involved with their offspring, and zoo officials say this is an "extremely rare situation."

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01/01/2021

The bird has eluded scientists for the last 130 years.

30/12/2020

Scientists at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA—the largest marine mammal hospital in the world—and international colleagues have identified a novel skin disease in dolphins that is linked to climate change. The study is a groundbreaking discovery, as it is the first time since the disea...

26/12/2020

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24/12/2020

Welcome, little one! You are SO loved....and VERY adorable, might we add!

The Miami Zoo has a new resident.

24/12/2020

23/12/2020

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone!

Santa delivered gifts to the animals at the Cincinnati Zoo on Tuesday, then quickly headed back to the North Pole to prepare for his busiest time of the year.

22/12/2020

22/12/2020

Oscar the koala joey was first admitted to our Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital at only six months old. He was separated from his mum after she was frightened by some loud noises in suburbia, fleeing the scene and losing Oscar in the commotion. Rescuers and Nurse Emma from our Wildlife Hospital tried to reunite the pair, but were sadly unsuccessful. Thankfully, Oscar hadn’t suffered any injuries in the ordeal. With the help of a specialised carer, he will receive all the love and support he needs to grow up big and strong. Our goal is to one day release him back into the wild. 💚 — Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors

19/12/2020

19/12/2020

The Louisville Zoo is preparing for a new bundle of joy.

18/12/2020

17/12/2020

Happy Birthday!

A polar bear at the Cincinnati Zoo celebrated a big birthday on Sunday.

16/12/2020

11/12/2020

A sign of hope for the future....

The first baby whales of the season that belong to a critically endangered species have been born off Georgia and Florida. The rare North Atlantic right whales were spotted on Dec. 4 and Dec. 7, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said. The whales number only 366 and their pop...

09/12/2020

Such an amazing story!

09/12/2020

Day 8, nothing but trouble,
Arty and Taj, antics, double!

Bull, now three, coming of age,
But how old is Arty? Much tougher to gauge!

Year one hundred, considered adult,
We would never ask, for fear of insult.

Wisdom and experience, stall door just ajar,
Engaging Tajiri, from close, not afar.

Day to be spent, playing giraffe-games,
The North Pole it's reindeer, just a difference in names!

07/12/2020

07/12/2020

The 37-million-year-old colossus penguin would have been comparable to LeBron James in height and weight.

03/12/2020

YAY!!!

Sweet babies!

02/12/2020

S***m whales organize themselves into strange vertical patterns at bedtime, appearing to sleep “standing up” It’s hard to imagine what an animal the size of a school bus looks like when it sleeps, but thanks to a French diver and photographer, now we know. When s***m whales get tired, they [.....

30/11/2020

Hello, little one!

The Oklahoma City Zoo recently shared an ultrasound video showing the zoo’s Asian elephant calf due in February 2022.

29/11/2020

Did you know?

Contrary to belief, koalas are not bears--they are marsupials! 🐨🌿

28/11/2020

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25/11/2020

The first shelter dog in the white house!

25/11/2020

As we approach Thanksgiving, this year in particular has brought many challenges. Let's not forget to keep our furry companions safe this holiday season.

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/holiday-safety-tips

As you gear up for the holidays, it is important to keep your pet's health and safety top of mind. To help you, we’ve put together a list of toxic treats, plants and decorations that often appear during this time of year. Better check it twice!

23/11/2020

Thanksgiving is only a few days away. Here are some fantastic recipes that are good for the planet.
https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g22540440/vegan-thanksgiving/

It's easier than you think to have a delicious vegan feast—here's how.