After coming back from the brink of extinction in the 1980s, the birds are still considered critically endangered. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. A young California condor chick is receiving care in a specialized puppet-rearing program. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .

European zoos are maintaining populations of this Near Threatened species. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Bush dogs are native to Central and South America--and can be loud. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .

Environment Animals Wildlife Birds New'desert' penguin chick arrives in Seattle Humboldt penguins are not at home on the ice. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The IUCN Red List classifies the species as vulnerable, with 23,800 mature individuals left in the wild. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .

With the lab mice donations stopped, Cape Wildlife Center in Massachusetts is turning to social media. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Rescued animals often depend on retired lab mice for food. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .

The rare wildcat was recently born at the Nashville Zoo. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . The Nashville Zoo in Tennessee is celebrating the birth of a new baby clouded leopard ().

From carrying eggs in their mouths to building hidden nests, these animal dads do it all. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Males greater rheas take care of their babies from the moment the female lays her eggs. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .

The colorful tropical birds are highly prized in the illegal wildlife trade. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. A male rehabilitated toucan in Bronx Zoo World of Birds. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Over a dozen keel-billed toucans () that were found stuffed inside of a vehicle's dashboard officially have a clean bill of health.

Environment Animals Wildlife Endangered Species Earth's largest otters have chocolate bar-sized babies Chester Zoo celebrates the birth of giant otter triplets. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. While they only weigh 7.1 ounces as babies, giant otters can grow to six-feet-long and weigh up to 71 pounds. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. It turns out that giant otter () newborns are actually quite small, weighing just around 7.1 ounces.

There's more than one way to pass down those genes. These rodents live to serve their queen, who can have over 30 babies at one time. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Valentine's Day means that love and coupling up is in the air. While our idea of romance may be lacking when it's time to reproduce, some species make up for it with fascinating strategies to pass their genes on to the next generation and ensure survival.

The endangered pygmy slow loris is the only known venomous primate on Earth. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. As 2025 drew to a close, the Bronx Zoo in New York welcomed one of the most adorable animals you could imagine into the world: a pygmy slow loris (). In the picture shared by the zoo, the tiny endangered primate baby stares out with its giant dark eyes so intensely you'd think it was born with its eyes open. Indeed, that's exactly how slow lorises come out--as well as completely covered in fur.