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Environment 5 years ago

Penguins missing visitors, say keepers, at locked-down Thai Zoo

"I noticed that they felt a bit confused because when they walk out, there's usually a lot of people waiting for them," said Tossapol Kosol, a penguin specialist at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo just outside Bangkok, the Southeast Asian country's capital.

City 5 years ago

Sumatran tigers at Ragunan zoo recovering from coronavirus

Tino, a 9-year old tiger, and Hari, a 12-year old, were tested for coronavirus after both showed flu-like symptoms, had trouble breathing and lost their appetite, the statement said.

Environment 5 years ago

Twin joy as Tokyo panda gives birth to two cubs

A panda at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo gave birth to twins on Wednesday, weeks after news of Shin Shin's pregnancy sent stocks in nearby restaurants soaring.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Japan zoo prays for rhino love as new resident settles in

Japanese zookeepers are praying that a newly arrived white rhino will hit it off with her blind date when they meet later this year as "Emma" settles in to her new home near Tokyo.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Frosty reception for China hotel with polar bears on show

A Chinese hotel built around a central polar bear enclosure for the non-stop viewing pleasure of its guests opened Friday to immediate condemnation from conservationists.

Environment 5 years ago

Pakistan zoo begins mammoth makeover after lonely elephant's departure

A rundown Pakistan zoo once home to what was dubbed the "world's loneliest elephant" and notorious for housing animals in cramped concrete enclosures has launched an ambitious US$7.5 million makeover plan.

National 5 years ago

Two Sumatran tigers escape Singkawang zoo, one shot dead

The tigers, both female and about 18 months old, escaped from Sinka Zoo in the town of Singkawang, West Kalimantan late Friday after days of torrential rain caused a landslide and opened a tunnel allowing their exit.

Environment 5 years ago

Two bears airlifted from Islamabad zoo weeks after elephant rescue

Just weeks after the "world's loneliest elephant" was rescued from a life of misery in Islamabad Zoo, two Himalayan brown bears, Suzie and Bubloo, were prepared to be airlifted on Wednesday from Pakistan's capital to a sanctuary in Jordan.

Environment 5 years ago

Chile zoo introduces two rare red pandas to the public

A Chilean zoo introduced two endangered red pandas, called Ichiha and Popo, to the public on Thursday in Santiago, where the animals are housed as part of a conservation project.

Environment 5 years ago

Tokyo zoo unveils first elephant born there in 138 years

Japan's oldest zoo unveiled the first baby elephant to be born there since its founding more than a century ago, and asked the public for help in naming it.

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Penguins missing visitors, say keepers, at locked-down Thai Zoo

Sumatran tigers at Ragunan zoo recovering from coronavirus

Twin joy as Tokyo panda gives birth to two cubs

Japan zoo prays for rhino love as new resident settles in

Frosty reception for China hotel with polar bears on show

Pakistan zoo begins mammoth makeover after lonely elephant's departure

Two Sumatran tigers escape Singkawang zoo, one shot dead

Two bears airlifted from Islamabad zoo weeks after elephant rescue

Chile zoo introduces two rare red pandas to the public

Tokyo zoo unveils first elephant born there in 138 years

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