Sydney, Australia May 30, 2007—No, a kitten and a bear cub didn’t get jumbled together using the machine from the 1986 horror flick The Fly. Indah, seen here, is actually an eight-week-old binturong on display at the Taronga Zoo in … Continue reading
Eagles have held a special place in the cultures of many civilizations because of their impressive size and beauty. Used to symbolize royal power, from ancient Egypt to the Roman and Napoleonic empires, eagles have appeared on coins, standards, and … Continue reading
Emi, Cincinnati Zoo’s female Sumatran rhino has given birth for a record breaking third time (Sumatran rhinos are notoriously bad at breeding in captivity). The baby boy, who is yet to be named, is the younger brother of Andalas, who … Continue reading
Some 200 000 blue whales once swam the oceans of the world. Its enormous size was its downfall; the blue whale was sought out by whalers for the tremendous quantities of oil and meat that it provided. The blue whales … Continue reading
Cultural Importance: Humans use elephants in Asia to log forests, transport heavy loads and carry tourists. Elephants can walk in areas where machines are unable to navigate. About 15,000 Asian elephants are held in captivity as work animals. Elephants are … Continue reading
The cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus, is the sole member of its genus. Twenty thousand years ago, cheetahs roamed throughout the savannahs and plains of four continents: Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. About 10,000 years ago – because of climate changes … Continue reading
The endangered snow leopard survives among the highest mountain peaks in the world. Perfectly adapted to its harsh mountain environment the snow leopard’s only threat is from humans. With as few as 3,500 of these mystical cats left in the … Continue reading