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Fifty-four years ago, two giant pandas touched down in Washington DC as a gift from China, becoming the first of their species ever displayed in an American zoo. Their arrival sparked decades of conservation breakthroughs and continues to delight millions of visitors today.
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The National Zoo's first Asian elephant calf born in nearly 25 years is finally ready to meet visitors. Two-month-old Linh Mai has been learning how to be an elephant from her herd "auntie" after her first-time mom needed extra support.
A critically endangered Bornean orangutan gave birth to a healthy baby boy at Madrid Zoo in early April, offering new hope for a species on the brink. Mother Surya is caring for her fourth offspring with what keepers call "exemplary" devotion.
Two tiny Sumatran tiger cubs born at the Dallas Zoo are helping save their species, with fewer than 600 left in the wild. The public can donate to name the female cub and directly fund conservation efforts.
Fatou the gorilla just turned 69 at Berlin Zoo, making her the oldest gorilla living in captivity anywhere on Earth. She celebrated with her favorite vegetables and a life story that spans nearly seven decades.
Fatou the gorilla just turned 69 at Berlin Zoo, nearly doubling the lifespan her species typically reaches in the wild. Her remarkable longevity shows how expert care can help endangered animals thrive for decades.
Lady Fatou, a western lowland gorilla, just celebrated her 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo, making her the oldest gorilla on Earth. She's lived in the German capital for over 65 years and now has three great-great-great grandchildren.
Three giant otter pups born at Chester Zoo mark the first of their kind at the facility in seven years, offering new hope for a species with fewer than 5,000 remaining in the wild. The healthy trio passed their eight-week checkup and are learning to swim alongside their parents.
A young wolf's escape from a South Korean zoo has sparked an outpouring of public support, presidential concern, and even a cryptocurrency tribute. The nationwide effort to safely return Neukgu home shows how a story of one animal can bring an entire country together.
Behind every adorable zoo baby is a carefully orchestrated conservation effort that's helping save species from extinction. The Saint Louis Zoo has welcomed Amur tiger triplets, cheetah quintuplets, and the first-ever African painted dog pups through a nationwide breeding program designed to protect endangered animals.
Google just made learning more interactive by teaching its AI chatbot to create 3D models you can spin, zoom, and adjust in real time. Instead of just reading explanations, users can now watch concepts like planetary orbits or physics principles come to life.
A critically endangered Bactrian camel calf named after a pioneering woman scientist brings new hope to conservation efforts at Whipsnade Zoo. The birth arrives just as the historic zoo celebrates two centuries of protecting wildlife.
A rare golden monkey was born at France's ZooParc de Beauval on March 11, marking the first time this endangered species has been born outside Asia. The healthy baby represents a breakthrough in international conservation efforts between France and China.
Four astronauts are making history as they zoom past the moon, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them. Canada's first lunar astronaut joins three Americans on a mission that reignites humanity's boldest dreams.
Six Reno County organizations need volunteers for everything from zoo events to delivering meals to families in need. The Volunteer Center is connecting helpers with opportunities that fit their schedules and skills.
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A 3-week-old mountain lion cub named Crimson is thriving at Oakland Zoo after rescuers found him alone and starving in Southern California. The tiny cub now receives bottle feedings every three hours and will soon meet another rescued cub.
Four male mountain bongos are flying home to Kenya from European zoos to help save one of Africa's rarest antelopes from extinction. With only 66 left in the wild, this carefully planned return marks a turning point for the critically endangered species.
Blackpool Zoo is celebrating the birth of a vulnerable giant anteater pup, the fourth baby born to a devoted 15-year-old pair helping save one of Central America's most threatened mammals. The tiny arrival, already walking but still clinging to mom, represents crucial hope for a species facing extinction.
A critically endangered golden snub-nosed monkey has been born at a French zoo for the first time ever outside its native Asia. The rare birth marks a major win for conservation efforts and international cooperation to save the species.
Kids too sick to visit zoos can now watch live animals from their hospital beds thanks to the San Diego Zoo's free 24/7 streaming channel. What started at one local hospital has grown to reach 400 facilities across 48 states and 12 countries.
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