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Critically endangered Scottish wildcat kittens born in the wild

The kittens were caught on camera after at least two female wildcats are thought to have given birth since their release.

France

Woman seriously injured in wolf attack in zoo near Paris

The woman was staying at a lodge in Thoiry Zoo, about 40km west of Paris, when she 'ended up in the safari zone’ while out jogging.

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WATCH: Two bears survive zoo fire in Crimea

Authorities are investigating the blaze which killed more than 200 animals - including lemurs, chameleons, parrots and turtles - housed in a private zoo called Tropic Park in Yevpatoria.

Green News

Miami Seaquarium gets eviction notice after death of Lolita the orca

Officials cited a “long and troubling history of violations” at the aquarium.

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Spain

Family of giant pandas return to China from Spain

Loaned pandas around the world have been returning to China in an attempt to ramp up the breeding of the endangered species.

Climate

Why is this giraffe going on a 40-hour journey across Mexico?

Benito the giraffe is on a journey to central Mexico, where the weather feels more like home.

World News

Two new critically endangered western lowland gorillas born

The births come as part of an international conservation breeding programme for the species.

Germany

Berlin's zoo starts festive fun with a jungle-themed Christmas garden

The holiday season has begun in Berlin, and this year the zoo is celebrating by turning itself into a jungle-themed Christmas garden.

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WATCH: Brookfield Zoo treats lemurs to a special Thanksgiving feast

Brookfield Zoo is treating lemurs to an early Thanksgiving feast as they celebrate their 10th annual tradition. This year’s meal featured a special theme in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the popular “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving".

Nature

Adorable photos capture rare emperor penguin chick hatching at US zoo

SeaWorld San Diego zookeepers are now asking the public to help name the plucky bird, who needed help leaving her shell.

Green News

London Zoo keepers carve pumpkins as a Halloween treat for animals

Some of London Zoo’s nearly 15,000 animals have been eating - and playing with - special pumpkin treats ahead of Halloween.

Nature

Disagreements over charity call to stop keeping elephants in zoos

Born Free is calling on the government and UK zoos to release elephants back to their natural habitats. But other experts disagree.

Nature

‘Profoundly sad’: These beloved animals were the last of their kind

From Martha the pigeon, to Toughie the tree frog - here are just a handful of the iconic endlings driven to extinction since 1914.

Green News

Mystery as ‘malnourished’ lion cub found wandering a road in Serbia

The smuggling of wild and rare animals is believed to be widespread in the Balkan region.

Austria

Zookeeper trampled to death by rhino in Austria

Another member of staff was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

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WATCH: Zookeepers in China help animals beat the heat

Pandas are treated to a special fruit platter served on large ice blocks, while the park's huge hippos enjoy a cold shower and a cool dip in the pond.

Nature

How did this crocodile make herself pregnant?

What’s love or dinosaurs got to do with it? Researchers unpack the significance of the surprising discovery at a Costa Rican zoo.

Nature

First pangolin born in Europe provides hope for endangered species

The pup’s parents arrived in Prague from Taipei Zoo, the leading breeder of the mammals that are hunted heavily for their scales and meat.

Nature

Kyiv Zoo keeps Tony the gorilla warm despite daily power cuts

Berlin Zoo has managed to raise €400,000 in contributions from well-wishers to send generators to its Ukrainian counterpart.

Nature

Cash-strapped Finnish zoo may have to return giant pandas to China

Could the return of giant pandas impact Finnish-Chinese relations?