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Geriatrics?

on daily dose of dogs (aka cats with your coffee)

I’ve mentioned that I have an “aging” population of cats – both Wishers and our own personal kitties. Geriatrics is that which deals with the health and care of the old. Along with knowing that I have 40+ (between ours... Read more

The Columbus Zoo And Aquarium Family Grows By Two With Births Of Elephant Calf And Sea Lion Pup

on Andrew Bleiman

There was a flurry of activity overnight at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as staff welcomed two little ones—an Asian elephant calf and a California sea lion pup! These exciting births are important milestones and offer hope for the future... Read more

Memorial Day Surprise for a Lucky Few as California Sea Lion Born at New York Aquarium

on Andrew Bleiman

Some very lucky aquarium visitors were treated to an unusual surprise on Memorial Day this year. A California sea lion pup (Zalophus californianus) was born in full view of the morning crowd. The pup, which has yet to receive its... Read more

Wildlife Wednesday – Wobbly Raccoon

on daily dose of dogs (aka cats with your coffee)

You might remember that once upon a time, Older Daughter had a little girl raccoon who walked with a wobble. It was the summer of 2018 and there were lots of baby raccoons at Wild Angels. I no longer remember... Read more

My Continuing Birthday - Via Andrea

on daily dose of dogs (aka cats with your coffee)

Last week I mentioned that Andrea put out a plea for folks to wish me a happy birthday by sending paypal gifts or things from the Wish List for the cats of Winnie’s Wish. I showed you the Wish List... Read more

These Hooves Are Made For Walking – And Running!

on Andrew Bleiman

Fort Worth Zoo announces name of newest giraffe calf … and maybe, just baby, something more. FORT WORTH, Texas – After an open call for name suggestions for the Fort Worth Zoo’s newest giraffe calf on its social media pages,... Read more

Zoo New England Celebrates A Trio Of Tiny Faces With Spring Births

on Andrew Bleiman

Fluffy, spiked, and ready to delight: three new faces at Zoo New England are small in stature but big in the cute factor. The arrival of two scaly-sided merganser ducklings at Franklin Park Zoo and a prehensile-tailed porcupette at Stone... Read more

Special Delivery! Endangered White Rhino Born At West Midland Safari Park...

on Andrew Bleiman

West Midland Safari Park is celebrating the birth of its fourth southern white rhino in five years. Third-time-mum, Ailsa, gave birth to the male rhino calf during the early hours of Monday 24th May, following a pregnancy of 16 months.... Read more

Wildlife Wednesday – Overload

on daily dose of dogs (aka cats with your coffee)

Last week I told you that Older Daughter had taken in even more babies to her Wild Angels Rehab. The week turned out to be quite overwhelming, partially for reasons that had nothing to do with wildlife. Here’s how Older’s... Read more

Aging

on daily dose of dogs (aka cats with your coffee)

My birthday was at the end of May. You might recall that I made a decision to transition Winnie’s Wish from a rescue/shelter to a sanctuary a while back. There were a couple of reasons for this. One, I have... Read more

Baby Sloth Receiving Specialized Care At Brevard Zoo

on Andrew Bleiman

A Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth born at Brevard Zoo on May 12 is receiving specialized attention from animal care staff after the baby’s mother, Tango, was not interested in looking after the little one, and attempts to reunite the pair were... Read more

OKC Zoo Announces Birth Of Endangered Giraffe Calf

on Andrew Bleiman

OKC Zoo’s giraffe matriarch, Ellie, welcomes a male calf, her sixth offspring to be born at the Zoo. The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is thrilled to announce the arrival of an endangered giraffe calf, born to 20-year-old, Ellie.... Read more

Zoo Atlanta Announces Its First-Ever Hatching Of A Lappet-Faced Vulture Chick

on Andrew Bleiman

Success is more than 10 years in the making for first-time parents Amana and Anubis Zoo Atlanta is celebrating an exciting first in its history: the hatching of an endangered lappet-faced vulture chick. The chick is the first offspring of... Read more

A New Baby Hippo At Basel Zoo

on Andrew Bleiman

On 3 May, a female hippo was born at Basel Zoo. Hippo cow Helvetia is already an experienced mother, which could be seen during the relatively peaceful birth that took place in the heated indoor pool. Both mother and calf... Read more

Wildlife Wednesday – All is Well

on daily dose of dogs (aka cats with your coffee)

I have quite a story for you today. I’ll also do a quick update on the animals I introduced you to last week. In fact, let me start with that. Older Daughter has recently taken two raccoons, then a third... Read more

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s Tamandua Pup Has A Name!

on Andrew Bleiman

After an initial respiratory illness, the now nearly 5-week-old Tamandua pup, born April 23 at Tacoma, Washington’s Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, is on the mend. She’s also got a name! The pup continues to nurse from her mom Terra... Read more

Three Endangered Amur Tiger Cubs Born At Highland Wildlife Park

on Andrew Bleiman

A litter of three endangered Amur tiger cubs has been born at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Highland Wildlife Park. Staff at the wildlife conservation charity say the one-week-old cubs, born on Tuesday 18 May, are doing well... Read more

Wildlife Wednesday – Influx

on daily dose of dogs (aka cats with your coffee)

There has been a flurry of wildlife activity at Wild Angels. Let’s see . . . where to start. There are three baby raccoons at Wild Angels. Two little babies were in someone’s yard. The person put them in a... Read more

This is kind of a BIG DILLO…

on Andrew Bleiman

Providence, Rhode Island’s Roger Williams Park Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of four nine-banded armadillos on April 23rd! Meet Sophia, Rose, Dorothy and Blanche. Mom Patsy and her pups are doing well and bonding off-exhibit. Animal and vet... Read more

Rare Black Jaguar Born at The Big Cat Sanctuary

on Andrew Bleiman

The Big Cat Sanctuary are proud to announce the latest addition to the cat family! On 6th April 2021 our resident jaguars Keira and Neron became parents to a rare black female jaguar cub. So far, our little cub has... Read more

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