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Baby Giant Anteater Born at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo

For the third time in Zoo history, a Giant anteater has been born at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo. Arriving on June 15 after a 175-day gestation period, the baby weighed 4.3 pounds at nine days old, and 6.1 pounds at 23... Read more

Chevie

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

Last week I said I wanted to introduce you to a precious little kitten who has been through WAY too much. But there’s a happy ending so I feel good about sharing this story with you. A couple of weeks... Read more

Audubon Staff Costume-rear Endangered Chicks By Dressing Up As Whooping Cranes

on Andrew Bleiman

The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center’s ability to bring back the world’s rarest crane species. Now, over a year since the pandemic began, Audubon is making a major comeback raising cranes with seven whooping crane chicks... Read more

Wildlife Wednesday – Updates and a Newcomer

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There is a story for today. But I thought first I’d give you an update on the various critters at Wild Angels. Everybody is in an outdoor enclosure at this point except for the two starlings. They spend some time... Read more

Peep Progress

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I did not expect to be writing again about Peep. First let me say thanks for your comments about our big ol’ giant boy. And thanks to those of you who reached out with advice. I sure appreciate it. Everyone... Read more

Three Sand Cats Born At Zoo Boise

on Andrew Bleiman

Zoo Boise, a division of Boise Parks and Recreation, is excited to announce the birth of three male baby sand cats. Proud parents Nala and Simba welcomed the kittens into the world on April 4, 2021. This is both Nala... Read more

Critically Endangered Orangutan Born At Chester Zoo

on Andrew Bleiman

One of the world’s most endangered primates has been born at Chester Zoo. The precious youngster - a critically endangered Sumatran orangutan – has arrived to mum Emma (34), following an eight and a half month pregnancy. Dad Puluh is... Read more

Peep

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In a post a few weeks ago, I blogged about various health problems in the aging population here. At the end of that post, I mentioned that although our Peep cat is not old (very young, in fact), he had... Read more

Wildlife Wednesday – The Great Outdoors

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Most of the babies at Wild Angels have moved to outdoor enclosures. The raccoons are of two sizes (ages) so the two bigger ones are in one enclosure and the three smaller ones are in a separate enclosure. The opossum... Read more

What’s in a Name?

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Thanks for your comments about the Wisher here named Isis. Yes! I named her for the Egyptian goddess. And I liked what you said, Mary – “Don't worry - some of us (...) remember Isis as an important Egyptian goddess."... Read more

Geriatrics?

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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