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<p>A 27-year-old Asian elephant named Rani died at the St. Louis Zoo in Missouri on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Officials at the St. Louis Zoo announced Rani's demise on Tuesday afternoon, saying a dog on the loose&nbsp;might have been indirectly responsible for her death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Michael Macek, the director at St. Louis Zoo, said, "We are devastated. We ask for the community's thoughts and support during this difficult time."</p>

<p>The pathologist at the St. Louis Zoo found that Rani had preexisting heart problems. However, the zoo is still examining what contributed to her death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officials believe that the immediate cause of death might be related to a small dog running around in a non-public area near the elephant barn.</p>

<p>Rani was indoors having dinner and did not see the dog. But another elephant that saw the dog became agitated.</p>

<p>The Elephant Care Team members tried to catch the dog while moving the other elephants indoors. However, Rani became distressed inside the barn. She began to vocalise with the other elephants before collapsing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officials tried to revive her but failed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After Rani passed, the Elephant Care Team spent time with her to say goodbye. Other elephants were also given time with her. The zoo officials said they calmed down quickly and are doing well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later, the zoo officials caught the small dog and turned it into a local shelter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rani was five when she and her mother, Ellie, came to the St. Louis Zoo in 2001. Eight Asian elephants remain at the St. Louis Zoo, including six from three generations of the same family.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Rani was a special member of this elephant family group," Katie Pilgram-Kloppe, zoological manager of the River's Edge habitat at the zoo, said in a statement. "While growing up here in St. Louis, she learned from her mom, Ellie, how to be an amazing mother herself," Pilgram-Kloppe said.</p>

<p>There are less than 50,000 Asian elephants left in the wild, scattered in discrete habitats across 13 countries. Their future survival as a species is uncertain, with threats from poachers killing them for ivory, skin, and meat. Furthermore, the humans continue to intrude into the space where they roam.</p>

<p>According to the St. Louis Zoo, their breeding programme is helping preserve the species. Recently, three elephants, Maliha, Jade and Priya, were born there. Under human care, the median life expectancy of a female Asian elephant is 47 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A 27-year-old Asian elephant named Rani died at the St. Louis Zoo in Missouri on Friday. Officials at the St. Louis Zoo announced Rani's demise on Tuesday afternoon, saying a dog on the loose might have been indirectly responsible for her death.

A 27-year-old Asian elephant named Rani died at the St. Louis Zoo in Missouri on Friday. Officials at the St. Louis Zoo announced Rani's demise on Tuesday afternoon, saying a dog on the loose might have been indirectly responsible for her death. Michael Macek, the director at St. Louis Zoo, said, "We are devastated. We ask for the community's thoughts and support during this difficult time." The pathologist at the St. Louis Zoo found that Rani had preexisting heart problems. However, the zoo is still examining what contributed to her death. The officials believe that the immediate cause of death might be related to a small dog running around in a non-public area near the elephant barn. Rani was indoors having dinner and did not see the dog. But another elephant that saw the dog became agitated. The Elephant Care Team members tried to catch the dog while moving the other elephants indoors. However, Rani became distressed inside the barn. She began to vocalise with the other elephants before collapsing. The officials tried to revive her but failed. ALSO READ | Bionic hand fusing with human body creates new possibilities in amputee rehabilitation After Rani passed, the Elephant Care Team spent time with her to say goodbye. Other elephants were also given time with her. The zoo officials said they calmed down quickly and are doing well. Later, the zoo officials caught the small dog and turned it into a local shelter. Rani was five when she and her mother, Ellie, came to the St. Louis Zoo in 2001. Eight Asian elephants remain at the St. Louis Zoo, including six from three generations of the same family. "Rani was a special member of this elephant family group," Katie Pilgram-Kloppe, zoological manager of the River's Edge habitat at the zoo, said in a statement. "While growing up here in St. Louis, she learned from her mom, Ellie, how to be an amazing mother herself," Pilgram-Kloppe said. There are less than 50,000 Asian elephants left in the wild, scattered in discrete habitats across 13 countries. Their future survival as a species is uncertain, with threats from poachers killing them for ivory, skin, and meat. Furthermore, the humans continue to intrude into the space where they roam. According to the St. Louis Zoo, their breeding programme is helping preserve the species. Recently, three elephants, Maliha, Jade and Priya, were born there. Under human care, the median life expectancy of a female Asian elephant is 47 years. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

A dog on the loose in a Missouri zoo caused an elephant to become so anxious that she died

US-China tensions have some unique and rather unfortunate spin-offs and this one involves three adorable pandas.

The Washington zoo pandas are going back to China

<p>A zoo in the Central American country of Nicaragua has become the centre of attention after an albino puma cub was born there. It is rare for such a cub to be born in captivity and hence tourists and animal lovers are thronging to the zoo to catch a glimpse of the endearing pup.</p>

<p>The little, white puma cub with a small pink snout was born at&nbsp;Thomas Belt Zoo in Juigalpa, about 140 kilometres (85 miles) from the capital Managua. According to&nbsp;the zoo&nbsp;veterinarian Carlos Molina,&nbsp;the albino cub is only one of the four worldwide.</p>

<p>The images of the cub with its two beige-coloured and spotted siblings, providing a stark contrast have gone viral on social media platforms.</p>

<p>"The&nbsp;pictures of albino puma cub is just perfection," said one netizen, while another added:&nbsp;"Now, THAT is a face! Gorgeous."</p>

<p>A third said, "Nature is absolutely gorgeous, isn't it? I'd like to squish the little cub."</p>

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<p>Molina added that three siblings are being kept in a sealed cage&nbsp;so that the mother does not become stressed or confuse human odours with that of the newborns, which could cause her to attack them. Additionally, the mother's partner&nbsp;is being kept in a separate enclosure, as male pumas have been known to kill their young.</p>

<p>Generally, the fur of pumas at birth is light brown or reddish with black fleck. However, a genetic mutation causes white pigmentation which is extremely rare.</p>

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<p>The veterinarians are yet to make contact with the cub and the gender of the little one remains unknown at this stage.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are taking all measures to be able to keep him as healthy as possible, together with his mother," said Molina.&nbsp;</p>

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A zoo in the Central American country of Nicaragua has become the centre of attention after an albino puma cub was born there. It is rare for such a cub to be born in captivity and hence tourists and animal lovers are thronging to the zoo to catch a glimpse of the endearing pup.

A zoo in the Central American country of Nicaragua has become the centre of attention after an albino puma cub was born there. It is rare for such a cub to be born in captivity and hence tourists and animal lovers are thronging to the zoo to catch a glimpse of the endearing pup. The little, white puma cub with a small pink snout was born at Thomas Belt Zoo in Juigalpa, about 140 kilometres (85 miles) from the capital Managua. According to the zoo veterinarian Carlos Molina, the albino cub is only one of the four worldwide. The images of the cub with its two beige-coloured and spotted siblings, providing a stark contrast have gone viral on social media platforms. "The pictures of albino puma cub is just perfection," said one netizen, while another added: "Now, THAT is a face! Gorgeous." A third said, "Nature is absolutely gorgeous, isn't it? I'd like to squish the little cub." Watch | India Tiger census: India now home to 75% of world's Tiger | The India Story × Molina added that three siblings are being kept in a sealed cage so that the mother does not become stressed or confuse human odours with that of the newborns, which could cause her to attack them. Additionally, the mother's partner is being kept in a separate enclosure, as male pumas have been known to kill their young. Generally, the fur of pumas at birth is light brown or reddish with black fleck. However, a genetic mutation causes white pigmentation which is extremely rare. Also read | Himalayan Lynx or Cougar? Video shows rare animal spotted in Ladakh, netizens in awe. Watch! The veterinarians are yet to make contact with the cub and the gender of the little one remains unknown at this stage. "We are taking all measures to be able to keep him as healthy as possible, together with his mother," said Molina. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Endearing! Rare, tiny albino puma cub born in Nicaragua zoo draws crowds

<p>In one of the rarest incidents seen in the animal kingdom, a spotless baby giraffe was born at The Brights Zoo and is believed to be the only singularly coloured giraffe in the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The giraffe, which has not been named as of yet, was welcomed by the zoo n July 31 as the officials sought expert opinion over the spotless and fully-brown calf, reported WJHL.</p>

<p>“Giraffe experts believe she is the only solid-coloured reticulated giraffe living anywhere on the planet,” said Bright’s Zoo, in a statement.</p>

<p>The female giraffe is uniformly brown in colour and lacks the distinctive patched pattern commonly found in giraffes and also the exceptionally long necks, they are famous for. Brights Zoo stated that the giraffe already has a height of 6ft and has been kept under the care of her mother as well as the zoo staff.</p>

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<p>The zoo stated that it is one of a kind giraffe, as giraffes without mottled appearance are very rarely born. A system of blood vessels is present in the skin under the sports which helps giraffes in releasing heat through the centre of each patch and provides a form of thermal regulation.</p>

<p>However, experts have failed to explain why the baby giraffe is such a colour, as per zoo founder Tony Bright.</p>

<p>Every giraffe, except the Tennessee newcomer, has a unique pattern of patches and the researchers say that the animals inherit these patterns from their mothers.</p>

<h2><strong>Need for giraffe conservation</strong></h2>

<p>Brights Zoo stated that such unusual birth will probably highlight the challenges which are being faced by giraffes in the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Illicit poaching and fragmentation of habitat in Africa have been threatening the tallest animal in the world.</p>

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<p>“The international coverage of our patternless baby giraffe has created a much-needed spotlight on giraffe conservation,” said the founder of Bright's zoo, Tony Bright, while speaking to the local television news station WCYB. “Wild populations are silently slipping into extinction, with 40% of the wild giraffe population lost in just the last three decades," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A contest has been announced by the zoo to name the baby giraffe. The options they have shortlisted are Kipekee, which means “unique” in Swahili; Firayali, which means unusual; Shakiri, which means “she is most beautiful”; and Jamella, which is “one of great beauty”.</p>

<p>The poll will for choosing the name will be opened by Brights Zoo on Tuesday on their Facebook page.&nbsp;</p>

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In one of the rarest incidents seen in the animal kingdom, a spotless baby giraffe was born at The Brights Zoo and is believed to be the only singularly coloured giraffe in the world.

In one of the rarest incidents seen in the animal kingdom, a spotless baby giraffe was born at The Brights Zoo and is believed to be the only singularly coloured giraffe in the world. The giraffe, which has not been named as of yet, was welcomed by the zoo n July 31 as the officials sought expert opinion over the spotless and fully-brown calf, reported WJHL. “Giraffe experts believe she is the only solid-coloured reticulated giraffe living anywhere on the planet,” said Bright’s Zoo, in a statement. The female giraffe is uniformly brown in colour and lacks the distinctive patched pattern commonly found in giraffes and also the exceptionally long necks, they are famous for. Brights Zoo stated that the giraffe already has a height of 6ft and has been kept under the care of her mother as well as the zoo staff. ALSO READ | Not blue whale, this 40mn-year-old animal is largest ever to have lived on Earth The zoo stated that it is one of a kind giraffe, as giraffes without mottled appearance are very rarely born. A system of blood vessels is present in the skin under the sports which helps giraffes in releasing heat through the centre of each patch and provides a form of thermal regulation. However, experts have failed to explain why the baby giraffe is such a colour, as per zoo founder Tony Bright. Every giraffe, except the Tennessee newcomer, has a unique pattern of patches and the researchers say that the animals inherit these patterns from their mothers. Need for giraffe conservation Brights Zoo stated that such unusual birth will probably highlight the challenges which are being faced by giraffes in the world. Illicit poaching and fragmentation of habitat in Africa have been threatening the tallest animal in the world. WATCH | Gravitas: Leopard attacks young girl near temple, officials urge to carry sticks “The international coverage of our patternless baby giraffe has created a much-needed spotlight on giraffe conservation,” said the founder of Bright's zoo, Tony Bright, while speaking to the local television news station WCYB. “Wild populations are silently slipping into extinction, with 40% of the wild giraffe population lost in just the last three decades," he added. A contest has been announced by the zoo to name the baby giraffe. The options they have shortlisted are Kipekee, which means “unique” in Swahili; Firayali, which means unusual; Shakiri, which means “she is most beautiful”; and Jamella, which is “one of great beauty”. The poll will for choosing the name will be opened by Brights Zoo on Tuesday on their Facebook page. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Spotless giraffe, incredibly rare and one of its kind, born at zoo in Tennessee

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<p>The first giant panda to have been born on French soil, Yuan Meng, received an emotional goodbye as it departed from the country’s ZooParc de Beauval, or Beauval Zoo, on Tuesday (July 25) morning. The male panda will take the long-haul flight back from the French capital city of Paris to Chengdu, the capital of the Chinese province of Sichuan.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>An emotional send-off</strong></h2>

<p>Yuan Meng, whose name means “dream come true” in Mandarin, was born in August 2017, in the Beauval Zoo, Loire region of central France. “Everything went well. He said goodbye to his parents and his sisters, with tears in the eyes of his keepers,” said Rodolphe Delord, CEO of ZooParc de Beauval.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, “He can now continue to live his good life. It’s inevitably a moment of emotion, but all our animals born here are forced to leave one day. We’re used to that.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of his departure, hundreds of people lined up outside the zoo as Yuan Meng, the six-year-old panda, had his final breakfast of bamboo stalks, in the presence of Lu Shaye, Chinese Ambassador to France and Delord.&nbsp;The truck slowly drove by hundreds of people, waving flags, gathered to bid farewell.<br />
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<p>“It’s still sad, we got attached to the pandas. But we know he’ll be better off there, for the good of the species,” said Caroline Bernard, who was there with her nine-year-old daughter Lilou, as per AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I cried, I am sad he is leaving. But I am trying to tell myself that he will be better off there. It’s for his own good,” said Lilou with tears in her eyes.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>About his journey</strong></h2>

<p>According to the zoo’s website, Yuan Meng left from there around 9:00 am (local time) and will be driven to Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport, with a police escort. Subsequently, the giant panda will take a special flight by China Airlines scheduled for 5:00 pm (local time) and land in Chengdu after 12 hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Caretaker Delphine Pouvreau and veterinarian Antoine Leclerc will accompany Yuan Meng to feed him bamboo and give him water during the flight. Zoo officials also said that they had been preparing the young panda for the long journey.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>China’s panda diplomacy</strong></h2>

<p>Yuan Meng is the son of &nbsp;Yuan Zi and Huan Huan, the first pandas loaned to France by the Chinese authorities in 2012. China has long deployed so-called panda diplomacy with friends and even foes like the United States and Taiwan, in a supposed bid for furthering their foreign policy aims.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Chinese ambassador to France, on Tuesday, said that France’s hosting of Yuan Meng strengthens relations between Beijing and Paris, as well as conservation efforts for the giant panda, which is classified as “vulnerable” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).</p>

<h2><strong>Why is Yuan Meng leaving?</strong></h2>

<p>Once in Chengdu, the panda will be sent to a panda reproduction centre. In line with China’s policy where pandas are only loaned to foreign zoos who are expected to return any offspring within a few years of their birth to join the country’s breeding programme.<br />
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According to the Swiss-based environmental group, World Wide Fund (WWF), there are around 1,860 giant pandas left in the wild, predominantly located in the Chinese mountains in bamboo forests. While there are some 600 in captivity in panda centres, zoos and wildlife parks across the world.&nbsp;</p>

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The first giant panda to have been born on French soil, Yuan Meng, received an emotional goodbye as it departed from the country’s ZooParc de Beauval, or Beauval Zoo, on Tuesday (July 25) morning.

The first giant panda to have been born on French soil, Yuan Meng, received an emotional goodbye as it departed from the country’s ZooParc de Beauval, or Beauval Zoo, on Tuesday (July 25) morning. The male panda will take the long-haul flight back from the French capital city of Paris to Chengdu, the capital of the Chinese province of Sichuan. An emotional send-off Yuan Meng, whose name means “dream come true” in Mandarin, was born in August 2017, in the Beauval Zoo, Loire region of central France. “Everything went well. He said goodbye to his parents and his sisters, with tears in the eyes of his keepers,” said Rodolphe Delord, CEO of ZooParc de Beauval. He added, “He can now continue to live his good life. It’s inevitably a moment of emotion, but all our animals born here are forced to leave one day. We’re used to that.” Ahead of his departure, hundreds of people lined up outside the zoo as Yuan Meng, the six-year-old panda, had his final breakfast of bamboo stalks, in the presence of Lu Shaye, Chinese Ambassador to France and Delord. The truck slowly drove by hundreds of people, waving flags, gathered to bid farewell. 🐼 🇫🇷 Bon voyage #YuanMeng 🚛 Le premier #panda né sur le sol français vient de partir du @zoobeauval direction l’aéroport de Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle d’où il s’envolera aux alentours de 17h pour #Chengdu. https://t.co/QYVgSCHpvu pic.twitter.com/CxZOuZFXDM — www.panda.fr (@pandas_fr) July 25, 2023 × “It’s still sad, we got attached to the pandas. But we know he’ll be better off there, for the good of the species,” said Caroline Bernard, who was there with her nine-year-old daughter Lilou, as per AFP. “I cried, I am sad he is leaving. But I am trying to tell myself that he will be better off there. It’s for his own good,” said Lilou with tears in her eyes. About his journey According to the zoo’s website, Yuan Meng left from there around 9:00 am (local time) and will be driven to Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport, with a police escort. Subsequently, the giant panda will take a special flight by China Airlines scheduled for 5:00 pm (local time) and land in Chengdu after 12 hours. Caretaker Delphine Pouvreau and veterinarian Antoine Leclerc will accompany Yuan Meng to feed him bamboo and give him water during the flight. Zoo officials also said that they had been preparing the young panda for the long journey. China’s panda diplomacy Yuan Meng is the son of Yuan Zi and Huan Huan, the first pandas loaned to France by the Chinese authorities in 2012. China has long deployed so-called panda diplomacy with friends and even foes like the United States and Taiwan, in a supposed bid for furthering their foreign policy aims. The Chinese ambassador to France, on Tuesday, said that France’s hosting of Yuan Meng strengthens relations between Beijing and Paris, as well as conservation efforts for the giant panda, which is classified as “vulnerable” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Why is Yuan Meng leaving? Once in Chengdu, the panda will be sent to a panda reproduction centre. In line with China’s policy where pandas are only loaned to foreign zoos who are expected to return any offspring within a few years of their birth to join the country’s breeding programme. According to the Swiss-based environmental group, World Wide Fund (WWF), there are around 1,860 giant pandas left in the wild, predominantly located in the Chinese mountains in bamboo forests. While there are some 600 in captivity in panda centres, zoos and wildlife parks across the world. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WATCH | Paris bids adieu to Yuan Meng as first France-born panda heads to China

<p>The staff members working at an Ohio zoo were left surprised after a gorilla, which they believed to be a male for four years, gave birth on Thursday (July 20).<br />
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Columbus Zoo stated that gorilla Sully, who has been staying with them since 2019, was found with her baby on Thursday. In the blog post, the zookeepers said that the infant "appears to be healthy" and that Sully was appearing to be an excellent mother.<br />
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They further said that Sully was always in good health because of which the officials never needed to examine her which led to the confusion.</p>

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<p>The birth "was unexpected, yet exciting for the care team and important for the conservation of a critically endangered species", said the zookeepers in a blog post.<br />
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Nothing was suspected by the zookeepers till they saw the "believed to be male" gorilla nursing her child. "It's hard to tell the sex of younger gorillas," they stated.</p>

<h2><strong>Gorilla not old enough to show gender</strong></h2>

<p>The zoo authorities said that Sully was old enough to reproduce at eight years of age, however, she was still too young to show any obvious signs of her gender.<br />
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"Until about eight, males and females are about the same size, and they don't have prominent sex organs. Males don't develop... their silver backs until 12 or later,” the authorities said.<br />
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Generally, gorillas fail to show any signs of pregnancy because of their large abdomens and infant gorillas appear significantly smaller compared to human babies.</p>

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<p>"We're thrilled by the addition of another birth for this critically endangered species," the zoo stated.</p>

<h2><strong>Zoo to conduct DNA test to determine father</strong></h2>

<p>"As the 34th gorilla born here since 1956 when the Columbus Zoo became the first zoo in the world to welcome the birth of a baby gorilla, she's an important part of our work to conserve these magnificent animals,” the authorities added.<br />
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The zoo stated that DNA tests would be conducted by them to determine the baby gorilla's father. Sully has been staying in a troop which is led by silverback Mac, 39, and also has two younger males Kamoli, 10, and JJ, six.<br />
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The staff members working at an Ohio zoo were left surprised after a gorilla, which they believed to be a male for four years, gave birth on Thursday (July 20). Columbus Zoo stated that gorilla Sully, who has been staying with them since 2019, was found with her baby on Thursday.

The staff members working at an Ohio zoo were left surprised after a gorilla, which they believed to be a male for four years, gave birth on Thursday (July 20). Columbus Zoo stated that gorilla Sully, who has been staying with them since 2019, was found with her baby on Thursday. In the blog post, the zookeepers said that the infant "appears to be healthy" and that Sully was appearing to be an excellent mother. They further said that Sully was always in good health because of which the officials never needed to examine her which led to the confusion. ALSO READ | Ahead of pride celebrations at London zoo, animals feast on rainbow popsicles The birth "was unexpected, yet exciting for the care team and important for the conservation of a critically endangered species", said the zookeepers in a blog post. Nothing was suspected by the zookeepers till they saw the "believed to be male" gorilla nursing her child. "It's hard to tell the sex of younger gorillas," they stated. Gorilla not old enough to show gender The zoo authorities said that Sully was old enough to reproduce at eight years of age, however, she was still too young to show any obvious signs of her gender. "Until about eight, males and females are about the same size, and they don't have prominent sex organs. Males don't develop... their silver backs until 12 or later,” the authorities said. Generally, gorillas fail to show any signs of pregnancy because of their large abdomens and infant gorillas appear significantly smaller compared to human babies. WATCH | Israelis feed icy treats to zoo animals "We're thrilled by the addition of another birth for this critically endangered species," the zoo stated. Zoo to conduct DNA test to determine father "As the 34th gorilla born here since 1956 when the Columbus Zoo became the first zoo in the world to welcome the birth of a baby gorilla, she's an important part of our work to conserve these magnificent animals,” the authorities added. The zoo stated that DNA tests would be conducted by them to determine the baby gorilla's father. Sully has been staying in a troop which is led by silverback Mac, 39, and also has two younger males Kamoli, 10, and JJ, six. Despite the hiccup with Sully, the zoo stated that they are confident about the newborn's sex. "It's a girl! Our team confirmed that visually and with photographs that were also sent to a primate expert at another leading zoological facility," the zoo stated. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Gorilla, believed to be male, leaves zoo staff surprised by giving birth

Two British zoos are decorated ahead of King Charles Coronation. Videos from the London and Whipsnade zoo show animals from Gorillas to Meerkats embracing new decorations in their enclosures.

Zoos decorated for King Charles' Coronation

<p>After 20 years away, giant&nbsp;panda Ya Ya returned home on Thursday to a warm welcome and an outpouring of affection from millions of her online and in-person fans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ya Ya landed at Shanghai Pudong International Airport in the afternoon following a 16-hour special FedEx aircraft from Memphis, Tennessee, in the United States.</p>

<p>Her Chinese fans expressed their desire to see Ya Ya in good health and living the rest of her life "at home."</p>

<p>Waving at Ya Ya's aircraft before it landed in Shanghai, local resident Cheng Bei told China Daily,&nbsp;"We all hope that either now or in the future, either at home or abroad, giant pandas can receive love and respect from the whole world. I hope that Ya Ya can recover soon and wish her a long life."</p>

<p>As of Thursday evening, the Sina Weibo hashtag "Ya Ya has landed in Shanghai" had received 430 million views.</p>

<p>Top comments included "After 20 years, our baby finally back" and "I was moved to tears by her return."</p>

<p>Ya Ya is extremely popular in China, but animal specialists say fans will have to wait to see the giant&nbsp;panda because she requires time to adjust to her new living environment.</p>

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<p>The panda&nbsp;reached an old age at the age of 23, the equal of nearly 80 human years.</p>

<p>According to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Ya Ya was born at the Beijing Zoo and transferred to the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee in 2003 for a joint research and conservation work.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sun Quanhui, a scientist at World Animal Protection told China Daily that&nbsp;Ya Ya will have to adapt to a new living environment, which may take a while,&nbsp;as she had lived in a different country&nbsp;for 20 years.</p>

<p>"During the time (of adapting), tourists should minimize her disturbance and breeders need to provide her with nutritious food and a suitable living environment to help her get accustomed to the new environment as soon as possible," he said.</p>

<p>Under Chinese regulations, Ya Ya must be quarantined for 30 days to determine whether she has any unknown infections, he said.</p>

<p>Shanghai Zoo has set out a unique quarantine area for Ya Ya, complete with dwellings, sports areas, and food-processing rooms. A significant quantity of bamboo and other food has also been prepared. According to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, throughout the quarantine period, a team of panda experts from Beijing Zoo would be on standby 24 hours a day.</p>

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After 20 years away, giant panda Ya Ya returned home on Thursday to a warm welcome and an outpouring of affection from millions of her online and in-person fans.

After 20 years away, giant panda Ya Ya returned home on Thursday to a warm welcome and an outpouring of affection from millions of her online and in-person fans. Ya Ya landed at Shanghai Pudong International Airport in the afternoon following a 16-hour special FedEx aircraft from Memphis, Tennessee, in the United States. Her Chinese fans expressed their desire to see Ya Ya in good health and living the rest of her life "at home." Waving at Ya Ya's aircraft before it landed in Shanghai, local resident Cheng Bei told China Daily, "We all hope that either now or in the future, either at home or abroad, giant pandas can receive love and respect from the whole world. I hope that Ya Ya can recover soon and wish her a long life." As of Thursday evening, the Sina Weibo hashtag "Ya Ya has landed in Shanghai" had received 430 million views. Top comments included "After 20 years, our baby finally back" and "I was moved to tears by her return." Ya Ya is extremely popular in China, but animal specialists say fans will have to wait to see the giant panda because she requires time to adjust to her new living environment. ALSO READ | 'Penguin pioneer': Wobbly penguin becomes first in world to undergo MRI scan in UK The panda reached an old age at the age of 23, the equal of nearly 80 human years. According to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Ya Ya was born at the Beijing Zoo and transferred to the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee in 2003 for a joint research and conservation work. Sun Quanhui, a scientist at World Animal Protection told China Daily that Ya Ya will have to adapt to a new living environment, which may take a while, as she had lived in a different country for 20 years. "During the time (of adapting), tourists should minimize her disturbance and breeders need to provide her with nutritious food and a suitable living environment to help her get accustomed to the new environment as soon as possible," he said. Under Chinese regulations, Ya Ya must be quarantined for 30 days to determine whether she has any unknown infections, he said. Shanghai Zoo has set out a unique quarantine area for Ya Ya, complete with dwellings, sports areas, and food-processing rooms. A significant quantity of bamboo and other food has also been prepared. According to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, throughout the quarantine period, a team of panda experts from Beijing Zoo would be on standby 24 hours a day. After Ya Ya has completed her quarantine, she will be sent to the Beijing Zoo, where living quarters, medical services, and food supplies have been provided. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Noor Jehan, an elephant in Pakistan's Karachi Zoo whose illness revived criticisms of the nation's zoos, died on Saturday despite frantic efforts to treat her, officials said.

Elephant in Pakistan zoo dies, reviving concern over animal treatment

<p>In an emotional reunion, a Sarus crane was seen jumping around the cage of the zoo located in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh when a 30-year-old man, who had earlier nursed the bird and treated his injuries, came to visit.</p>

<p>The bird was found by Mohammad Arif, who is a farmer by profession, a year ago in his field. Arif had said that he was hoping that the bird would fly back into the wild after it is healthy.</p>

<p>However, the bird continued to stay with Arif and developed a special bond with him. The bird and man's heart-warming bond attracted a lot of media attention.</p>

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<p>Last month, the bird was confiscated by the forest department officials under Indian law, according to which it is illegal for people to give shelter to Sarus cranes or even feed the bird.</p>

<p>The bird was initially kept in a wildlife sanctuary and was later shifted to Kanpur City's zoo, where it lives inside a cage.</p>

<p>Again, an emotional video surfaced online wherein the two friends can be seen meeting each other after months at the Kanpur Bird Sanctuary.</p>

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<p>In the viral video, Arif is seen standing outside the cage in which the Sarus crane is living. The bird is seen jumping with joy inside the enclosure after seeing Arif.</p>

<p>The crane can be seen spreading his wings and trying to find a way to get out of the enclosure to meet his human friend.</p>

<p>In August 2022, Arif found the Sarus crane in an unconscious state, badly injured and bleeding. The bird stayed at Arif's home and followed him everywhere, videos of which went viral on social media.</p>

<p>Political party Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav also came to meet Arif on March 6 and shared a picture with the Sarus crane on Twitter.</p>

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<p>After the bird was taken away, a complaint was filed by the forest department and Arif was booked under the Wildlife Act of 1972 (amended). Defending his act, Arif said that he “did not deserve a legal notice for rescuing the bird.”</p>

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In an emotional reunion, a Sarus crane was seen jumping around the cage of the zoo located in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh when a 30-year-old man, who had earlier nursed the bird and treated his injuries, came to visit.

In an emotional reunion, a Sarus crane was seen jumping around the cage of the zoo located in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh when a 30-year-old man, who had earlier nursed the bird and treated his injuries, came to visit. The bird was found by Mohammad Arif, who is a farmer by profession, a year ago in his field. Arif had said that he was hoping that the bird would fly back into the wild after it is healthy. However, the bird continued to stay with Arif and developed a special bond with him. The bird and man's heart-warming bond attracted a lot of media attention. ALSO READ | Sarus crane, saved by man in India, taken to wildlife sanctuary Last month, the bird was confiscated by the forest department officials under Indian law, according to which it is illegal for people to give shelter to Sarus cranes or even feed the bird. The bird was initially kept in a wildlife sanctuary and was later shifted to Kanpur City's zoo, where it lives inside a cage. Again, an emotional video surfaced online wherein the two friends can be seen meeting each other after months at the Kanpur Bird Sanctuary. Mohammad Arif went to see the Sarus he saved in Kanpur zoo. Separated for nearly a month from him this is how Sarus reacted on seeing him.#MohammadArif #Sarus #UP pic.twitter.com/SrpZ8V5k9h — Nitesh Bhatt 🇮🇳 (@Sujanian17) April 12, 2023 × In the viral video, Arif is seen standing outside the cage in which the Sarus crane is living. The bird is seen jumping with joy inside the enclosure after seeing Arif. The crane can be seen spreading his wings and trying to find a way to get out of the enclosure to meet his human friend. In August 2022, Arif found the Sarus crane in an unconscious state, badly injured and bleeding. The bird stayed at Arif's home and followed him everywhere, videos of which went viral on social media. Political party Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav also came to meet Arif on March 6 and shared a picture with the Sarus crane on Twitter. WATCH | WION Climate Tracker: London Zoo begins its annual headcount of animals After the bird was taken away, a complaint was filed by the forest department and Arif was booked under the Wildlife Act of 1972 (amended). Defending his act, Arif said that he “did not deserve a legal notice for rescuing the bird.” "I didn’t chain the bird. It lived with me. What’s my fault? The forest department notice says there is a case lodged against me. I treated the Sarus bird and wanted it to go back to the jungle. It became my friend and did not leave,” Arif said. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>A male zebra ran&nbsp;wild in the capital of South Korea. It&nbsp;spent hours trotting down busy streets and back alleys before being tranquillised and taken back to a zoo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Social media&nbsp;videos showed the 3-year-old Zebra&nbsp;scuttling through Seoul's Gwangjin neighbourhood in the midst of heavy traffic, wandering down residential streets.</p>

<p>Later, the animal&nbsp;was herded to an alley by firefighters called to the scene, where it was tranquillised and taken back to its natural habitat in the Children's Grand Park in the eastern part of Seoul.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The initial report of a zebra wandering free around the neighborhood came to authorities at 3:43 p.m., according to the Gwangjin-gu fire station.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>An official from the station told CNN that as a group of fire officers arrived at the supposed location, they observed the zebra sprinting away and decided to pursue it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To keep it contained&nbsp;until zoo staff arrived, the policemen blocked its escape route&nbsp;from a back alley with safety barriers, fire vehicles, and police cars.</p>

<p>He claimed that at the zoo's request, fire officers avoided using anaesthesia on the Zebra.</p>

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<p>The animal&nbsp;was eventually brought under control&nbsp;by a team sent by the zoo, who arrived around 30 minutes later and gave it seven doses of a muscle relaxant, reported CNN.</p>

<p>At about 6:00 p.m., officers put an end to Sero's unusual outing by loading him aboard a vehicle&nbsp;that took him to the zoo.&nbsp;</p>

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A male zebra ran wild in the capital of South Korea. It spent hours trotting down busy streets and back alleys before being tranquillised and taken back to a zoo.

A male zebra ran wild in the capital of South Korea. It spent hours trotting down busy streets and back alleys before being tranquillised and taken back to a zoo. Social media videos showed the 3-year-old Zebra scuttling through Seoul's Gwangjin neighbourhood in the midst of heavy traffic, wandering down residential streets. Later, the animal was herded to an alley by firefighters called to the scene, where it was tranquillised and taken back to its natural habitat in the Children's Grand Park in the eastern part of Seoul. Videos and pictures emerging of a zebra on the loose in the streets of Seoul today pic.twitter.com/UntZ4uRbvu — Hyunsu Yim (@hyunsuinseoul) March 23, 2023 × The initial report of a zebra wandering free around the neighborhood came to authorities at 3:43 p.m., according to the Gwangjin-gu fire station. ALSO READ | Asteroid big enough to wipe out a city will pass through Earth on this day An official from the station told CNN that as a group of fire officers arrived at the supposed location, they observed the zebra sprinting away and decided to pursue it. To keep it contained until zoo staff arrived, the policemen blocked its escape route from a back alley with safety barriers, fire vehicles, and police cars. He claimed that at the zoo's request, fire officers avoided using anaesthesia on the Zebra. ALSO READ | Meet the ‘Helmet man of India’: Road safety crusader who distributes helmets for free The animal was eventually brought under control by a team sent by the zoo, who arrived around 30 minutes later and gave it seven doses of a muscle relaxant, reported CNN. At about 6:00 p.m., officers put an end to Sero's unusual outing by loading him aboard a vehicle that took him to the zoo. In 2005, six elephants also broke free from the same park and charged into a school and a restaurant, injuring one person in the chaos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Zoos and animal shelters have come up with creative and pocket-friendly ways to get back at your ex-lovers.

Gravitas: Getting back at your ex this Valentine's Day

<p>A United States zoo has declared a mouse named after Patrick Stewart as the world's oldest in captivity. Pat, named after the Star Trek actor, is a Pacific pocket mouse. They are the smallest species of mouse in North America. He hit nine years and 209 days on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Thursday, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's authorities confirmed Pat's good health despite being so old. Guinness World Records has recognised Pat's longevity. According to the zoo officials, Pat weighs less than six grams.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, unlike Patrick Stewart's character Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Pat the Pacific pocket mouse is covered in hair.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Interestingly, Pat's species, the Pacific mouse, did not get their name because of their small size. The Pacific mouse is named so because of the pouches in their cheeks. The Pacific mouse&nbsp;uses these pouches to carry food and nesting material.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Pacific mouse&nbsp;is native to the coastal scrublands, dunes, and riverbanks near the Pacific Ocean. Human intrusion troubled the species. Scientists thought the Pacific pocket mouse went extinct. However, they later discovered a tiny population in 1994.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Experts at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance believe the Pacific pocket mouse&nbsp;is&nbsp;crucial to the ecosystems. They distribute seeds and encourage plant growth through their digging. With the help of the breeding programmes, the Pacific pocket mouse&nbsp;has&nbsp;seen a significant increase in population.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This acknowledgement is also a symbol of appreciation for species that people don't know much about because they're not charismatic megafauna, but are just as critical for ecosystem function," said a member of the wildlife alliance.</p>

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<p>Pat's species, the Pacific pocket mouse, is an overlooked category of mice often found in backyards but integral to the ecosystem.</p>

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A United States zoo has declared a mouse named after Patrick Stewart as the world's oldest in captivity. Pat, named after the Star Trek actor, is a Pacific pocket mouse.

A United States zoo has declared a mouse named after Patrick Stewart as the world's oldest in captivity. Pat, named after the Star Trek actor, is a Pacific pocket mouse. They are the smallest species of mouse in North America. He hit nine years and 209 days on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. On Thursday, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's authorities confirmed Pat's good health despite being so old. Guinness World Records has recognised Pat's longevity. According to the zoo officials, Pat weighs less than six grams. WATCH | WION Wideangle | Turkey-Syria Earthquakes: Hope and Despair However, unlike Patrick Stewart's character Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Pat the Pacific pocket mouse is covered in hair. Interestingly, Pat's species, the Pacific mouse, did not get their name because of their small size. The Pacific mouse is named so because of the pouches in their cheeks. The Pacific mouse uses these pouches to carry food and nesting material. The Pacific mouse is native to the coastal scrublands, dunes, and riverbanks near the Pacific Ocean. Human intrusion troubled the species. Scientists thought the Pacific pocket mouse went extinct. However, they later discovered a tiny population in 1994. Experts at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance believe the Pacific pocket mouse is crucial to the ecosystems. They distribute seeds and encourage plant growth through their digging. With the help of the breeding programmes, the Pacific pocket mouse has seen a significant increase in population. "This acknowledgement is also a symbol of appreciation for species that people don't know much about because they're not charismatic megafauna, but are just as critical for ecosystem function," said a member of the wildlife alliance. ALSO READ | 'Vampiric' treatment extends lifespan of lab rat. Can it be used in humans? Pat's species, the Pacific pocket mouse, is an overlooked category of mice often found in backyards but integral to the ecosystem. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Authorities in Mexico have alleged that the former director of a zoo in the country not only did&nbsp;kill animals to serve them up at a Christmas party but also trade&nbsp;some animals to private individuals. The state environment authorities have accused José Rubén Nava, the former director of the local zoo in the city of Chilpancingo, of killing 4 pygmy goats and then cooking them on the zoo’s premises for a Christmas party. Authorities said the animals were not fit for human consumption and the heinous act put several human lives at risk. Rubén Nava was apparently fired from his position on January 12.</p>

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<p>The former director of the Chilpancingo Zoo in Mexico, José Rubén Nava, reportedly sold off and traded cattle and deer from the zoo’s animal collection. The death of a deer last month prompted a full-fledged investigation into Rubén Nava’s handling of the zoo, following which the shocking allegations have been made by Fernando Ruiz Gutierrez, the state environment department's director of wildlife.</p>

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<h2><strong>Why did Rubén Nava sell animals from Zoo’s animal collection?</strong></h2>

<p>As reported in the media, Rubén Nava traded off a Zebra to some private individuals because he wanted to get some tools to fix things around the zoo. Although, the investigation agency couldn’t find any tool on the zoo’s premises. Similarly, deer and Watusi cattle were also traded off to private individuals under Nava’s orders without proper accounting.</p>

<p>It was not clear if Nava has been formally charged in the case, but he has already been fired from his position in the Chilpancingo Zoo.</p>

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Authorities in Mexico have alleged that the former director of a zoo in the country not only did kill animals to serve them up at a Christmas party but also trade some animals to private individuals.

Authorities in Mexico have alleged that the former director of a zoo in the country not only did kill animals to serve them up at a Christmas party but also trade some animals to private individuals. The state environment authorities have accused José Rubén Nava, the former director of the local zoo in the city of Chilpancingo, of killing 4 pygmy goats and then cooking them on the zoo’s premises for a Christmas party. Authorities said the animals were not fit for human consumption and the heinous act put several human lives at risk. Rubén Nava was apparently fired from his position on January 12. Watch: Museum in Mexico spotlights endangered Axolotl Salamander × What is the Mexico Zoo controversy? The former director of the Chilpancingo Zoo in Mexico, José Rubén Nava, reportedly sold off and traded cattle and deer from the zoo’s animal collection. The death of a deer last month prompted a full-fledged investigation into Rubén Nava’s handling of the zoo, following which the shocking allegations have been made by Fernando Ruiz Gutierrez, the state environment department's director of wildlife. Also Read | Mexico finds over 50 unaccompanied kids from Guatemala Why did Rubén Nava sell animals from Zoo’s animal collection? As reported in the media, Rubén Nava traded off a Zebra to some private individuals because he wanted to get some tools to fix things around the zoo. Although, the investigation agency couldn’t find any tool on the zoo’s premises. Similarly, deer and Watusi cattle were also traded off to private individuals under Nava’s orders without proper accounting. It was not clear if Nava has been formally charged in the case, but he has already been fired from his position in the Chilpancingo Zoo. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Zoo chief accused of killing 4 goats for Christmas party, trading off a Zebra to buy ‘tools’

Staff at ZSL London Zoo began the annual headcount of the park’s animals, The zoo includes mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and invertebrates. Watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: London Zoo begins its annual headcount of animals

It's playtime for London Zoo animals as they are now enjoying sub zero temperatures. Animals can be seen playing with the first snow of the season.

WION Climate Tracker | It's playtime for London Zoo animals as they enjoy sub zero temperatures

<p>Two dogs - gifted by North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong Un to South Korea four years back - have now ended up in a zoo in Gwangju after a dispute over who should finance the caring of the canines, a report by the Associated Press said Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last Friday, Gomi and Songgang - the two white Pungsan hunting dogs, were moved to the zoo run by a local government&nbsp;after a temporary stay at a veterinary hospital in Daeju, according to zoo officials.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The canines were gifted by Kim Jong Un to then-South Korean President Moon Jae-in in 2018 following their summit talks in North Korea's capital city of Pyongyang. During his tenure as President, Moon Jae-in raised Gomi and Songgang at the presidential residence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, he gave up the canines in November citing a lack of financial support from his successor President Yoon Suk Yeol. Moon's office accused the current South Korean government of refusing to cover the cost of the dogs' food and veterinary care.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Denying the accusation, President Yoon's office said it never prevented Moon Jae-in from keeping the dogs, and discussions regarding providing financial support were still ongoing, the Associated Press further reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday, Gwangju's mayor Kang Gijung said the two canines were a symbol of peace "and South-North Korean reconciliation and cooperation."</p>

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<p>"We will raise them well like we cultivate a seed for peace,” Gjung added, according to his office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gomi and Songgang have six offsprings, all of them born after they came to South Korea. Byeol, one of the offspring, has been raised at the Gwangju zoo since 2019 and the remaining five are in other zoos and a public facility in South Korea.</p>

<p>Officials from the Gwangju zoo have said that they will try to raise Byeol and her parents together, though they are currently kept separately as they don't recognise each other.&nbsp;</p>

<p>(With inputs from the Associated Press)</p>

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Two dogs - gifted by North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong Un to South Korea four years back - have now ended up in a zoo in Gwangju after a dispute over who should finance the caring of the canines, a report by the Associated Press said Monday.

Two dogs - gifted by North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong Un to South Korea four years back - have now ended up in a zoo in Gwangju after a dispute over who should finance the caring of the canines, a report by the Associated Press said Monday. Last Friday, Gomi and Songgang - the two white Pungsan hunting dogs, were moved to the zoo run by a local government after a temporary stay at a veterinary hospital in Daeju, according to zoo officials. Also read | After India's intervention shunned PLA, Beijing calls situation 'stable' The canines were gifted by Kim Jong Un to then-South Korean President Moon Jae-in in 2018 following their summit talks in North Korea's capital city of Pyongyang. During his tenure as President, Moon Jae-in raised Gomi and Songgang at the presidential residence. However, he gave up the canines in November citing a lack of financial support from his successor President Yoon Suk Yeol. Moon's office accused the current South Korean government of refusing to cover the cost of the dogs' food and veterinary care. Denying the accusation, President Yoon's office said it never prevented Moon Jae-in from keeping the dogs, and discussions regarding providing financial support were still ongoing, the Associated Press further reported. On Monday, Gwangju's mayor Kang Gijung said the two canines were a symbol of peace "and South-North Korean reconciliation and cooperation." Also read | Oldest known pair of jeans in the world fetches $114,000 in auction "We will raise them well like we cultivate a seed for peace,” Gjung added, according to his office. Gomi and Songgang have six offsprings, all of them born after they came to South Korea. Byeol, one of the offspring, has been raised at the Gwangju zoo since 2019 and the remaining five are in other zoos and a public facility in South Korea. Officials from the Gwangju zoo have said that they will try to raise Byeol and her parents together, though they are currently kept separately as they don't recognise each other. (With inputs from the Associated Press)

Two dogs gifted by Kim Jong Un to South Korea end up in zoo. Here's why

London Zoo got a gorilla from Spain as part of an international breeding programme. Kiburi will slowly be introduced to other females for the same.

London Zoo welcomes 'Kiburi' the gorilla in the family

<p>The Byculla zoo in India has a new attraction. The zoo situated in the city of Mumbai has been experiencing a huge number of visitors in the past few weeks after the born of penguin triplets.</p>

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<p>According to the Public Relations Officer of the Byculla zoo Dr Abhishek Satam, the penguins have boosted attendance massively and around 31,000 people visit the zoo every day. "Recently, a penguin gave birth to two male (cock) and one female (hen) chicks. The newborns have been named Alexa (hen), Flash (cock), and Bingo (cock). People are very excited to see them,” he told ANI.</p>

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<p>According to the ANI report, the footfall is expected to go up in the Christmas period and it has resulted in a huge rise in revenue for the BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation).</p>

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<p>The Humboldt penguins are currently under observation for any health complications and the zoo is also contemplating more security in the enclosures after the rise in footfall.</p>

<p>&nbsp;"We are taking care of all the requirements to ensure the safekeeping of the penguins, especially the newborns. They are given food three times a day and regular filtration of air and water is also being taken care of," he added.</p>

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The Byculla zoo in India has a new attraction. The zoo situated in the city of Mumbai has been experiencing a huge number of visitors in the past few weeks after the born of penguin triplets.

The Byculla zoo in India has a new attraction. The zoo situated in the city of Mumbai has been experiencing a huge number of visitors in the past few weeks after the born of penguin triplets. Also read | European Union parliament declares Russia 'state sponsor of terrorism' According to the Public Relations Officer of the Byculla zoo Dr Abhishek Satam, the penguins have boosted attendance massively and around 31,000 people visit the zoo every day. "Recently, a penguin gave birth to two male (cock) and one female (hen) chicks. The newborns have been named Alexa (hen), Flash (cock), and Bingo (cock). People are very excited to see them,” he told ANI. #WATCH | Mumbai's Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan Zoo has become the centre of attraction after the birth of three Penguins (22.11) pic.twitter.com/mg7boF7u16 — ANI (@ANI) November 22, 2022 × According to the ANI report, the footfall is expected to go up in the Christmas period and it has resulted in a huge rise in revenue for the BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation). Also read | UK Supreme Court blocks Scotland from holding second independence referendum The Humboldt penguins are currently under observation for any health complications and the zoo is also contemplating more security in the enclosures after the rise in footfall. "We are taking care of all the requirements to ensure the safekeeping of the penguins, especially the newborns. They are given food three times a day and regular filtration of air and water is also being taken care of," he added.

Newborn penguin triplets attract massive crowds in Mumbai Zoo - WATCH

The world's oldest zoo the Zoological society of London have started their annual health checkup. The staff have installed measurement scales but it's not as simple as it sounds, watch this report.

WION Climate Tracker: Zoological society of London starts annual health check-up

<p>At a Canadian zoo, feelings are mixed after one wolf pup that escaped after four days was found safely, but another was discovered dead by a road.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following a strange break-in that released a group of predators from the well-known zoo, conservation officers and zoo personnel in Canada have been searching for a runaway wolf for the past four days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Greater Vancouver Zoo announced in a statement on Friday that Tempest, a one-year-old grey wolf, had been discovered and was "back with her family." The statement claimed that she had been found close to the zoo. However, the news was released a day after the zoo reported that Chia, another runaway wolf, had passed away, most likely after being struck by a car.</p>

<p>The zoo added in a statement, "We are so grateful for this positive outcome for Tempest but are still processing the loss of Chia. We are hoping to eventually reopen on Saturday."</p>

<p>On Tuesday morning, the zoo made the announcement that it will be closed to visitors. After "suspicious" damage to the enclosure's fence, it eventually admitted that a group of grey wolves had fled. The incident, according to the zoo, was presumably the product of "malicious intent."</p>

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<p>The 120-acre Fraser Valley zoo, which is located outside of Vancouver, is next to a sizable forested region that houses a navy radio communications complex.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following two attacks—one on a kid who was bit by a black bear and another on a staff member who was attacked by a jaguar—animal rights activists have recently turned their attention to the zoo.</p>

<p>The Vancouver Humane Society published a report in 2019 that criticised the zoo. The zoo's owners invested millions in the building's "major overhaul" in 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The alleged act of vandalism occurs as activists raise awareness of the condition of wolves, which were once common in the area. The province's airborne wolf cull was extended this year for an additional five years. As many as 300 wolves may be killed annually by the contentious programme in an effort to conserve woodland caribou.</p>

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At a Canadian zoo, feelings are mixed after one wolf pup that escaped after four days was found safely, but another was discovered dead by a road. Following a strange break-in that released a group of predators from the well-known zoo, conservation officers and zoo personnel in Canada have been searching for a runaway wolf for the past four days.

At a Canadian zoo, feelings are mixed after one wolf pup that escaped after four days was found safely, but another was discovered dead by a road. Following a strange break-in that released a group of predators from the well-known zoo, conservation officers and zoo personnel in Canada have been searching for a runaway wolf for the past four days. The Greater Vancouver Zoo announced in a statement on Friday that Tempest, a one-year-old grey wolf, had been discovered and was "back with her family." The statement claimed that she had been found close to the zoo. However, the news was released a day after the zoo reported that Chia, another runaway wolf, had passed away, most likely after being struck by a car. The zoo added in a statement, "We are so grateful for this positive outcome for Tempest but are still processing the loss of Chia. We are hoping to eventually reopen on Saturday." On Tuesday morning, the zoo made the announcement that it will be closed to visitors. After "suspicious" damage to the enclosure's fence, it eventually admitted that a group of grey wolves had fled. The incident, according to the zoo, was presumably the product of "malicious intent." Also Read: WATCH: Multiple times when world leaders took to the dancefloor, why blame Sanna Marin? The 120-acre Fraser Valley zoo, which is located outside of Vancouver, is next to a sizable forested region that houses a navy radio communications complex. Following two attacks—one on a kid who was bit by a black bear and another on a staff member who was attacked by a jaguar—animal rights activists have recently turned their attention to the zoo. The Vancouver Humane Society published a report in 2019 that criticised the zoo. The zoo's owners invested millions in the building's "major overhaul" in 2020. The alleged act of vandalism occurs as activists raise awareness of the condition of wolves, which were once common in the area. The province's airborne wolf cull was extended this year for an additional five years. As many as 300 wolves may be killed annually by the contentious programme in an effort to conserve woodland caribou. (with inputs from agencies)

Runaway wolf pup located safely after mysterious break-in freed them in Canadian zoo

A team of Austrian veterinarians has performed a surgery on a female elephant in the port city of Karachi, relieving her of lingering pain caused by a broken tusk infection.

Elephant at Karachi zoo treated for an infected tusk

<p>On Saturday night, a monkey at a zoo in California dialled 911 using the zoo's cellphone after finding it. The 911 call, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office, was disconnected. And no one answered when dispatchers tried to phone the number back.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Deputies were then dispatched to the location of the cellphone to see whether assistance was needed. When they got to the offices of Zoo to You, which are close to Paso Robles, no one had placed the call.</p>

<p>The sheriff's office wrote on Facebook, "Was someone trying to make us look like a monkey's uncle?"</p>

<p>The likely caller was eventually identified as Route, a capuchin monkey from the zoo. The golf buggy used by the zoo to get about the 40-acre property seems to have been scooped up by Route.</p>

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<p>"We're told capuchin monkeys are very inquisitive and will grab anything and everything and just start pushing buttons," the sheriff's office said. The monkey had apparently just happened to push the right combination of numbers to call emergency services.</p>

<p>The social media post read, "Our Deputies have seen their fair share of 'monkey business' in the County. But nothing quite like this. Route is a little embarrassed by the whole thing. But you can't really blame her, after all monkey see, monkey do."</p>

<p>It's unclear whether the monkey dialled 911 via the keypad, a feature that can be easily accessed by the majority of locked devices.</p>

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On Saturday night, a monkey at a zoo in California dialled 911 using the zoo's cellphone after finding it. The 911 call, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office, was disconnected.

On Saturday night, a monkey at a zoo in California dialled 911 using the zoo's cellphone after finding it. The 911 call, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office, was disconnected. And no one answered when dispatchers tried to phone the number back. Deputies were then dispatched to the location of the cellphone to see whether assistance was needed. When they got to the offices of Zoo to You, which are close to Paso Robles, no one had placed the call. The sheriff's office wrote on Facebook, "Was someone trying to make us look like a monkey's uncle?" The likely caller was eventually identified as Route, a capuchin monkey from the zoo. The golf buggy used by the zoo to get about the 40-acre property seems to have been scooped up by Route. Also Read: Scientists are working to bring back the Tasmanian tiger, an animal extinct since the 1930s "We're told capuchin monkeys are very inquisitive and will grab anything and everything and just start pushing buttons," the sheriff's office said. The monkey had apparently just happened to push the right combination of numbers to call emergency services. The social media post read, "Our Deputies have seen their fair share of 'monkey business' in the County. But nothing quite like this. Route is a little embarrassed by the whole thing. But you can't really blame her, after all monkey see, monkey do." It's unclear whether the monkey dialled 911 via the keypad, a feature that can be easily accessed by the majority of locked devices. (with inputs from agencies)

Monkey business: Capuchin monkey at California zoo dials 911 accidentally

A California Zoo has welcomed the world's smallest deer. Newborn Pudu is yet to be named. Watch this special report to know more.

California Zoo welcomes world's smallest deer; Newborn Pudu is yet to be named

The Lahore zoo is planning to auction 12 lions to ease the facility's space constraints. Wildlife experts are concerned about the proposal to sell zoo lions to private collectors. Palki Sharma tells you how this auction sums up Pakistan's problematic approach to wildlife.

Gravitas: Pakistan zoo to auction 12 lions

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<p>Raging wildfires are severely impacting the wildlife in France. On Tuesday, 363 animals from the Arachon Zoo had to be evacuated. The zoo is located in western France. The animals have already suffered and some of them have been weakened due to the heat. They were shifted to a zoo in central France.</p>

<p>Monkeys were evacuated first as burning trees affected their natural habitat. As per media reports, the evacuation was tricky as special arrangements had to be made to safely transport the animals.</p>

<p>Wildfires raging in France have also destroyed campsites in the wooded area as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mostly debris, walls and a swimming pool were left of the campsite La Foret du Pilat, a stone’s throw away from the Dune du Pilat, Europe’s tallest sand dune.</p>

<p>Firefighters on Wednesday checked the campsite to locate and mark any gas containers left behind by campers.</p>

<p>“The purpose is to secure them so that the companies that come for clean-up can do so safely,” firefighter captain Gilles Elschger said.</p>

<p>Firefighters in the southwest Gironde department have been battling since July 12 to tame the flames, which have so far ravaged nearly 50,904 acres (20,600 hectares) of land, the local prefecture said on Wednesday (July 20).</p>

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Raging wildfires are severely impacting the wildlife in France. On Tuesday, 363 animals from the Arachon Zoo had to be evacuated. The zoo is located in western France.

Raging wildfires are severely impacting the wildlife in France. On Tuesday, 363 animals from the Arachon Zoo had to be evacuated. The zoo is located in western France. The animals have already suffered and some of them have been weakened due to the heat. They were shifted to a zoo in central France. Monkeys were evacuated first as burning trees affected their natural habitat. As per media reports, the evacuation was tricky as special arrangements had to be made to safely transport the animals. Wildfires raging in France have also destroyed campsites in the wooded area as well. Mostly debris, walls and a swimming pool were left of the campsite La Foret du Pilat, a stone’s throw away from the Dune du Pilat, Europe’s tallest sand dune. Firefighters on Wednesday checked the campsite to locate and mark any gas containers left behind by campers. “The purpose is to secure them so that the companies that come for clean-up can do so safely,” firefighter captain Gilles Elschger said. Firefighters in the southwest Gironde department have been battling since July 12 to tame the flames, which have so far ravaged nearly 50,904 acres (20,600 hectares) of land, the local prefecture said on Wednesday (July 20). (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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While animals in Madrid are being taken care of at zoos, they are being served with ice popsicles and frozen fruit amid a searing heatwave.

WION Climate Tracker: Animals at Madrid zoo cool off amid heat wave

<p>A rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise born on May 1 &nbsp;made its public debut at the Tropiquarium zoo in Servion, &nbsp;Switzerland on Friday.</p>

<p>Two of the tortoises were born last month at the Tropiquarium in the western town of Servion as part of a programme to preserve the endangered species.</p>

<p>One is black like its parents and the other is albino. Their gender is yet to be determined.</p>

<p>Thomas Morel, a staff member at the Tropiquarium zoo says, “At Servion’s Tropiquarium, we have three Galapagos tortoises, one male and two females that have currently reached their sexual maturity, they are about 30 years old, a bit more, they are 33. The success rate of mating is around 2 to 3 per cent because these species are very big, and mating is complicated, this is why there is very little mating for this species, so we are very happy that our male is very active and succeeded. They live around 200 years.”</p>

<p>“Regarding albinism, what we found out is that for tortoises, it's about one in 100,000, so it’s something very special that we are lucky to see,” He added.</p>

<p>The mother, who weighs more than 100 kilograms (220 lb), laid five eggs on Feb. 11 and the albino baby hatched on May 1. The other baby hatched on May 5 after the eggs spent two-and-a-half months in an incubator.</p>

<p>The male weighs around 180 kg. Baby turtles weigh about 50 grams at birth and fit in the palm of the hand.</p>

<p>Morel says, “After several months of incubation, we had the chance to see the first hatching, it was the second hatching in the Servion’s Tropiquarium, we already had one last year, and this is the second. We were quite surprised by the tortoise’s colour. It can happen at birth, but after two days, we were sure it was an albino when it pointed the tip of its head, so it was really surprising, for this species, it’s quite extraordinary.”</p>

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A rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise born on May 1 made its public debut at the Tropiquarium zoo in Servion, Switzerland on Friday. Two of the tortoises were born last month at the Tropiquarium in the western town of Servion as part of a programme to preserve the endangered species.

A rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise born on May 1 made its public debut at the Tropiquarium zoo in Servion, Switzerland on Friday. Two of the tortoises were born last month at the Tropiquarium in the western town of Servion as part of a programme to preserve the endangered species. One is black like its parents and the other is albino. Their gender is yet to be determined. Thomas Morel, a staff member at the Tropiquarium zoo says, “At Servion’s Tropiquarium, we have three Galapagos tortoises, one male and two females that have currently reached their sexual maturity, they are about 30 years old, a bit more, they are 33. The success rate of mating is around 2 to 3 per cent because these species are very big, and mating is complicated, this is why there is very little mating for this species, so we are very happy that our male is very active and succeeded. They live around 200 years.” “Regarding albinism, what we found out is that for tortoises, it's about one in 100,000, so it’s something very special that we are lucky to see,” He added. The mother, who weighs more than 100 kilograms (220 lb), laid five eggs on Feb. 11 and the albino baby hatched on May 1. The other baby hatched on May 5 after the eggs spent two-and-a-half months in an incubator. The male weighs around 180 kg. Baby turtles weigh about 50 grams at birth and fit in the palm of the hand. Morel says, “After several months of incubation, we had the chance to see the first hatching, it was the second hatching in the Servion’s Tropiquarium, we already had one last year, and this is the second. We were quite surprised by the tortoise’s colour. It can happen at birth, but after two days, we were sure it was an albino when it pointed the tip of its head, so it was really surprising, for this species, it’s quite extraordinary.” [With inputs from agencies] WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>An elephant named Happy is, in fact, anything but happy. And the state of the 51-year-old jumbo has caused consternation among the animal rights activists who have filed a habeas corpus plea at an appeals court in New York against her solitary confinement.</p>

<p>According to reports, the beloved Asian tusker had been living in 0.4 acre enclosure at the Bronx Zoo in New York City since 2006.</p>

<p>But the Florida-based Nonhuman Rights Project (NRP), which has filed the plea on the elephant’s behalf, claimed that the animal is being illegally detained in small confinement against her will.</p>

<p>The group wants Happy to be released to one of two elephant sanctuaries in the United States.</p>

<p>They said the elephant was entitled to habeas corpus, a legal process in which illegally detained people or someone acting on their behalf may inquire about the reason they are being held.</p>

<p>But the habeas corpus law in the city does not view animals as "person," and the group said Happy should be recognised as one.</p>

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<p>“It's now time to have nonhuman animals such as Happy to be seen not as a thing but as a person who has the capacity for rights," Steven Wise, founder and president of the Nonhuman Rights Project, told Reuters.</p>

<p>However, the authorities at the Bronze Zoo claimed that Happy has been well cared for and added that moving her to a sanctuary would not “serve her interests”.</p>

<p>"The blatant exploitation of Happy the elephant by NRP to advance their coordinated agenda shows no concern for the individual animal," the Bronx Zoo said in a statement on Wednesday, using an acronym for the animal rights group. "Their concern is winning a legal argument, not what is best for Happy."</p>

<p>A New York trial court in February 2020 dismissed the original petition, calling Happy an "intelligent, autonomous being" who "may be entitled to liberty," but not legally a person. An appeals court later upheld that ruling.</p>

<p>The hearing in front of the Albany-based Court of Appeals is scheduled for 2 pm (1800 GMT).</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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An elephant named Happy is, in fact, anything but happy. And the state of the 51-year-old jumbo has caused consternation among the animal rights activists who have filed a habeas corpus plea at an appeals court in New York against her solitary confinement.

An elephant named Happy is, in fact, anything but happy. And the state of the 51-year-old jumbo has caused consternation among the animal rights activists who have filed a habeas corpus plea at an appeals court in New York against her solitary confinement. According to reports, the beloved Asian tusker had been living in 0.4 acre enclosure at the Bronx Zoo in New York City since 2006. But the Florida-based Nonhuman Rights Project (NRP), which has filed the plea on the elephant’s behalf, claimed that the animal is being illegally detained in small confinement against her will. The group wants Happy to be released to one of two elephant sanctuaries in the United States. They said the elephant was entitled to habeas corpus, a legal process in which illegally detained people or someone acting on their behalf may inquire about the reason they are being held. But the habeas corpus law in the city does not view animals as "person," and the group said Happy should be recognised as one. Watch | Case to free 'Happy' the elephant to be heard in New York court “It's now time to have nonhuman animals such as Happy to be seen not as a thing but as a person who has the capacity for rights," Steven Wise, founder and president of the Nonhuman Rights Project, told Reuters. However, the authorities at the Bronze Zoo claimed that Happy has been well cared for and added that moving her to a sanctuary would not “serve her interests”. "The blatant exploitation of Happy the elephant by NRP to advance their coordinated agenda shows no concern for the individual animal," the Bronx Zoo said in a statement on Wednesday, using an acronym for the animal rights group. "Their concern is winning a legal argument, not what is best for Happy." A New York trial court in February 2020 dismissed the original petition, calling Happy an "intelligent, autonomous being" who "may be entitled to liberty," but not legally a person. An appeals court later upheld that ruling. The hearing in front of the Albany-based Court of Appeals is scheduled for 2 pm (1800 GMT). (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Happy the elephant is not happy! US court to weigh in habeas corpus for animal rights

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