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Four critically endangered Galápagos tortoises hatch at the Philadelphia Zoo
The birth of tortoises native to Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos increases their U.S. population from 44 to 48. A few thousand remain globally, according to estimates by experts.
Lions back on the prowl in a new habitat at Zoo Atlanta
ATLANTA — The kings of the jungle are getting an upgrade to their home at Zoo Atlanta. The zoo announced on Tuesday that ...
Zoo Atlanta opens newly upgraded lion habitat
The newly upgraded lion complex at Zoo Atlanta is now open. The six-month, $3 million project introduces new features ...
Prague Zoo joins the effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect once considered extinct
The Prague Zoo has joined an international effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect that had been considered extinct ...
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First time mom at 100: endangered tortoises hatch at Philly zoo
Mommy and Abruzzo, a pair of Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises, are the proud parents of four hatchlings at the ...
Planet Zoo - Official Americas Animal Pack Announcement Trailer
Take a look at the Americas Animal Pack Announcement Trailer for Planet Zoo, a zoo management simulation game developed by ...
National Zoo Lovers Day is April 8 — here’s how to celebrate
National Zoo Lovers Day, celebrated every April 8th, gives us a chance to celebrate the animals (and the people) that make ...
Zoo's oldest resident becomes 1st-time parent, welcomes 4 baby tortoises
The first of the four hatchlings, all female, began to emerge from its white, hard-shelled egg on Feb. 27, the zoo said. The ...