In a rare incident at a nature reserve on the island of Kyushu in Japan, a nine-year-old female known as Yakei has become the boss of a 677-strong troop of Japanese macaque monkeys.

Japan reserve gets first alpha female monkey in 70-year history

Poland celebrated International Tiger Day on Monday with a number of educational events at zoos highlighting the importance of the conservation of the endangered animal.

Polish zoos celebrate International Tiger Day

Nine lions that were confiscated by Hungarian authorities from an illegal zoo near Budapest have been moved to a bear farm in Veresegyhaz.

Rescued lions taken to bear farm in Hungary

Nenette, one of the oldest Borneo orangutans held in captivity celebrated her 50th birthday at a zoo in Paris, where she has lived almost all her life.

Orangutan painter celebrates 50th birthday