Animals

Baby tiger resting

August 7, 2025

Europe·Nature·News

Danish Zoo’s Pet Donation Program: Why 6.5 Million Shelter Animals Face Different Fates

Back in my day, we buried goldfish in matchboxes with solemn ceremony. Now, the Danes are dropping off rabbits, guinea pigs, and chickens at the zoo for lion lunch. Times change, not

Sea Lion Atlanta. Photo Source: Colchester Zoological Society

Marine Life·News·UK

Colchester Zoo Sea Lion Atlanta Dies Suddenly After 21 Years—What Vets Couldn’t Confirm

Colchester Zoo is grieving the loss of Atlanta, a much-loved Patagonian sea lion who died on Sunday, April 13, 2025. The sea lion passed away in the early morning hours after her health suddenly worsened over the weekend. Atlanta had

April 20, 2025

Chester Zoo Heart of Africa Brings Rhinos, Zebras and 54 Others to UK’s Biggest Shared Habitat

News·UK·Wildlife

Chester Zoo opened its ambitious £28 million Heart of Africa zone on Saturday, marking the largest habitat ever created in a UK zoo. The

Beehive Fences Stop 86% Elephant Raids on Kenyan Farms in 9-Year Study

Wildlife

A nine-year study in Kenya has revealed that beehive fences deter up to 86% of elephants approaching farms during peak crop seasons, offering a

Man With cat. Photo Source: Facebook

News·USA

Happy Cat Sanctuary Fire Kills Founder and Over 100 Cats in Medford

In the early morning hours of April 1, 2025, a devastating blaze engulfed the Happy Cat Sanctuary in Medford, Long Island, New York, claiming the life of its 65-year-old founder, Christopher Arsenault,

April 3, 2025

Representative Image: Scientist in a lab coat and gloves operating a piece of laboratory equipment. Photo Source: Rawpixel

Conservation·News·Science

Scientists Extract Living Cells from Animal Feces to Save Endangered Species

Scientists have discovered a valuable resource in the fight against extinction—the animal feces. Researchers from the University of Oxford, Chester Zoo, and Revive & Restore are collaborating on what they’ve dubbed the

March 19, 2025

Representative Image: Dog in the image looks very relaxed and is lying down on a comfortable green cushioned chair. Photo Source: Joselito Tagarao (CC BY-NC 2.0)

News·USA

Nova-Tech Issues Nationwide Recall of Veterinary IV Solution

Nova-Tech, Inc. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall for one lot of Lactated Ringers 5L Injectable Solution for veterinary use after discovering fiber-like particles during stability testing. The recall affects products distributed

Karmactive Staff

March 6, 2025

Babirusa, a unique species of wild pig native to Indonesia. Photo Source: The Toronto Zoo (Facebook)

Canada·News

Toronto Zoo Babirusa Dies; Human Error Suspected

A 17-year-old Sulawesi babirusa named Bucky died on February 22, 2025, after entering a space occupied by Vishnu, a male greater one-horned rhinoceros at the Toronto Zoo. The animal care team responded

February 25, 2025

The monkey below was unable to move freely. Photo Source: PETA UK

PETA Reveals Baby Monkeys Chained and Abused in Thai Coconut Industry

PETA’s latest investigation exposes disturbing practices in Thailand’s coconut harvesting operations. Baby pig-tailed macaques, naturally social primates, live tethered on ropes so short they can barely move at coconut-picking training schools. These

February 25, 2025

White dog with black spots standing in green field. Photo Source: Nicolas2200 (CC0 1.0).

News·UK

95kg Bully Kuttas Flood UK Post-XL Bully Ban—£1,200 Puppies Raise Alarms

A powerful breed of dogs known as Bully Kuttas is gaining attention in the UK following the XL Bully ban. These Pakistani Mastiffs, weighing up to 95 kg and standing as tall

Rahul Somvanshi

February 24, 2025

Beloved female lioness, Ajia, passed peacefully yesterday with the help of humane euthanasia. Photo Source: NEW Zoo & Adventure Park (Facebook)

NEW Zoo’s Lioness Aija Dies at 20, Surpassing Wild Lifespan by Nearly a Decade

A 20-year-old lioness named Aija died Monday at Wisconsin’s NEW Zoo, living well beyond the 10-14 year life expectancy of wild lions. Zoo staff used humane euthanasia after monitoring her age-related health

February 21, 2025

Twin Sloth Bear Cubs: Photo Source: San Diego Zoo.

Conservation·Wildlife

San Diego Zoo’s Twin Sloth Bear Cubs Debut—Witness Their Unique Back-Riding Behavior

Two sloth bear cubs are now exploring their habitat at the San Diego Zoo after spending their first two months bonding with their mother in a private den. The cubs, born December

February 18, 2025

Representative Image: Hippo. Photo Source: Enzo Renz (Pexels)

News·USA

Hippo Kills NJ Woman on Safari; Lawsuit Targets Tour Operator

A New Jersey woman’s death during an African safari has sparked a lawsuit that raises questions about wildlife tourism safety protocols and tour operator responsibilities. Craig Manders filed suit against Connecticut-based African

February 17, 2025

Smallest Primaters Treatment: Photo Source: London Zoo

Conservation·Wildlife

London Zoo’s Smallest Primates Undergo Dental Surgery for Hidden Tooth Issues

A broken tooth hidden under the gum and two damaged teeth might sound like common dental problems. But on February 14, 2025, these issues brought two of London Zoo’s smallest residents into

February 16, 2025