A newborn giraffe at Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Kansas has amazed veterinarians after surviving an extraordinarily rare emergency birth that experts say had almost no chance of success. The calf, now named Milani, was given only a 5% chance of survival after being delivered through a terminal cesarean section—a procedure performed only when the mother's life cannot be … [Read more...] about Baby giraffe defies impossible odds following ‘miracle’ birth that stunned experts
ENDANGERED ANIMALS
This Rare Turtle Can Breathe Through Its Rear — And Scientists Say It’s One of Earth’s Most Extraordinary Reptiles
Deep in Australia's Mary River lives one of the world's most unusual reptiles—a turtle with a remarkable survival ability that has fascinated scientists for decades. Known as the Mary River turtle, this endangered species can absorb oxygen through its cloaca, allowing it to remain underwater for extended periods without surfacing for air. The cloaca is a single opening used … [Read more...] about This Rare Turtle Can Breathe Through Its Rear — And Scientists Say It’s One of Earth’s Most Extraordinary Reptiles
Outrage Erupts After Elephant Painted Bright Pink for Photo Shoot Dies Months Later
A Russian photographer is facing intense backlash after an elephant she painted bright pink for a controversial photo shoot in India died several months later, reigniting debate over the use of animals in commercial photography. Photographer Julia Buruleva, 47, became the focus of widespread criticism after images from the project resurfaced following the death of the … [Read more...] about Outrage Erupts After Elephant Painted Bright Pink for Photo Shoot Dies Months Later
Tourist allegedly abused for throwing rocks at beloved seal receives vile surprise in the mail
A man accused of throwing a rock near an endangered Hawaiian monk seal has said he never intended to harm the animal, as public backlash over the incident continues to intensify. The case gained widespread attention after video footage showed Igor Lytvynchuk throwing a rock in the direction of a Hawaiian monk seal resting along the shoreline. The animal was later identified … [Read more...] about Tourist allegedly abused for throwing rocks at beloved seal receives vile surprise in the mail
Man who threw rock at endangered seal in Maui says he was ‘protecting turtles’
A tourist accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal on the island of Maui now says he believed he was protecting nearby sea turtles. According to court filings and statements from his attorney, 38-year-old Igor Lytvynchuk of Washington did not intend to injure the animal during the incident, which was captured on video and quickly spread across social … [Read more...] about Man who threw rock at endangered seal in Maui says he was ‘protecting turtles’