Read more about the article Sad End Of Beached Basking Shark
The body of a basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) measuring more than 6 metres is buried on a beach in Ferrol, Spain, in August, 2023. Samples were taken from the shark to find out the causes of death. (Concello de Ferrol/Newsflash)

Sad End Of Beached Basking Shark

This is the heartbreaking end of one of the world's most endangered gentle giants as the body of huge basking shark washes up on a Spanish beach. The 24ft long…

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Read more about the article World’s Oldest Zoo Welcomes Three Endangered Megabat Young In Rainforest Enclosure
Image shows the large flying fox offspring at the Schoenbrunn Zoo, in the city of Vienna, Austria, undated photo. The species is listed as 'endangered' on IUCN's Red List of Threatened Species. (Daniel Zupanc/Newsflash)

World’s Oldest Zoo Welcomes Three Endangered Megabat Young In Rainforest Enclosure

Officials at the oldest zoo in the world have been thrilled with the recent birth of three endangered megabat in the rainforest enclosure. The three large flying fox offspring sent…

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Read more about the article Polar Bear Sent To Another Zoo As Cub Comes Back To World’s Oldest Zoo After 15 Years
Image shows the new polar bear boar, undated photo. It arrived at the Schoenbrunn Zoo, in the city of Vienna, Austria, in May 2023. (Nuremberg Zoo, Tom Burger/Newsflash)

Polar Bear Sent To Another Zoo As Cub Comes Back To World’s Oldest Zoo After 15 Years

An endangered polar bear who was sent to another zoo immediately after his birth has returned after spending 15 years abroad. The 15-year-old polar bear reunited with other bears at…

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Read more about the article Endangered Indian Rhinos From World’s Oldest Zoo Munch On Protected Woodland Treats
Image shows rhinos at the Schoenbrunn Zoo, in the city of Vienna, Austria, undated photo. They will receive treats from the Austrian Federal Forests. (Daniel Zupanc/Newsflash)

Endangered Indian Rhinos From World’s Oldest Zoo Munch On Protected Woodland Treats

Endangered Indian rhinos at the world's oldest zoo got a real treat after forest rangers delivered them fresh branches and twigs to munch on. The species - listed as 'vulnerable'…

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Read more about the article Rare Pelican Chicks Delight Zoo Fans
Image shows the Dalmatian pelican offspring at the Schoenbrunn Zoo, in the city of Vienna, Austria, undated photo. The species is listed as 'Vulnerable' by IUCN. (Daniel Zupanc/Newsflash)

Rare Pelican Chicks Delight Zoo Fans

These are the rare zoo newcomers that wildlife fans just cannot wait to chick out. The endangered Dalmatian pelican youngsters are growing fast thanks to their diligent mum and dad…

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Read more about the article Rare Wolf Mistakenly Adopted As Pet Dog Finds New Home In Zoo
Picture shows the maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) at a zoo in Pomerode, Brazil, undated. It was mistakenly adopted and raised as a dog by the family that took it off the streets. (Zoo Pomerode/CEN)

Rare Wolf Mistakenly Adopted As Pet Dog Finds New Home In Zoo

A rare, endangered wolf adopted by a family that mistook it for a puppy has finally found a new home at a Brazilian zoo. Its former owners - not named…

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Read more about the article Swiss Zoo Boasts After Successfully Breeding The Most Poisonous Animal On The Planet
Image shows a mature golden poison frog, undated photo. The Zurich Zoo, Switzerland, boasted with new offspring on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (Zoo Zurich, Enzo Franchini/Newsflash)

Swiss Zoo Boasts After Successfully Breeding The Most Poisonous Animal On The Planet

A Swiss zoo has successfully bred the most poisonous animal on the planet, a yellow frog that is native to the Colombian rainforest. Experts at Zurich Zoo, in Switzerland, were…

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Read more about the article Researchers Name Tiny Catfish After Indian Villagers Who Helped Trap Them
Image shows the newly discovered, subterranean fish species Horaglanis populi, undated photo. It was discovered with the help of the locals in the state of Kerala, India. (C. P. Arjun/Newsflash)

Researchers Name Tiny Catfish After Indian Villagers Who Helped Trap Them

Scientists have named a tiny endangered catfish species after Indian locals after they helped them find it in wells and underground water channels. The team of German and Indian researchers…

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Read more about the article ‘Too Cold’ Endangered Turtles Back In Wild After Holiday In Florida Sun
Picture shows three critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles named Twix, Jolly Rancher and Jelly Belly, undated. They have been saved when a group of 20 were found stranded and released back into the sea, in Marathon, Florida, USA. (@theturtlehospital/Newsflash )

‘Too Cold’ Endangered Turtles Back In Wild After Holiday In Florida Sun

A group of endangered turtles rescued from freezing waters off America's chilly east coast have been returned to the wild after a holiday in Florida to warm them up. The…

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Read more about the article Endangered Baby Elephants Take A Dip And Play With Their Mum In German Zoo’s Pool
Image shows one of the elephant calves at the Leipzig Zoo, in Germany, undated photo. Two calves were spotted taking a dip with their mothers on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. (Leipzig Zoo/Newsflash)

Endangered Baby Elephants Take A Dip And Play With Their Mum In German Zoo’s Pool

Two Asian elephants calves enjoy some adorable water play along with their two mums at a zoo in Germany. Four-month-old Akito was overjoyed when he got a new friend after…

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