For three decades, a small bear named Fifi endured a life of captivity, forced to perform tricks for human amusement. Her story is a stark reminder of the cruelty that animals often face in zoos and circuses. But thanks to the tireless efforts of PETA, Fifi's nightmare finally came to an end. A Life of Misery Fifi's journey began over thirty years ago when she was … [Read more...] about For 30 years the bear was held in a cage – now look at her eyes when the grid opens
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Charlie, The Last Elephant At South Africa’s National Zoo, Freed After 40 Years Of Captivity
After four decades of captivity, Charlie, the last elephant at South Africa’s National Zoological Gardens, has been freed and will now live out his days in a sprawling 10,000-hectare (24,700-acre) game reserve. Charlie, also known as Charley, was the final African elephant at the National Zoological Gardens in Pretoria, South Africa's sole national zoo. Captured from his … [Read more...] about Charlie, The Last Elephant At South Africa’s National Zoo, Freed After 40 Years Of Captivity
Elephant and Sea Lion Encounter at Oregon Zoo: A Heartwarming Tale
The animal handlers at the Oregon Zoo took Elephant around to meet some other animals. The sea lions were her favorite. Chendra, an Asian elephant at the Oregon Zoo, enjoys her morning walks with handlers. On one such serene morning, they made a special stop at the zoo’s Steller Cove. There, a curious sea lion named Gus eagerly waddled out to greet her. The encounter was … [Read more...] about Elephant and Sea Lion Encounter at Oregon Zoo: A Heartwarming Tale
These Guys Placed Robot-Dog Inside Zoo, The Animals Did Not Like It
Animals at the Sydney Zoo were introduced to Sparky, a robot-dog, as part of an animal enrichment study. RoboEvents created a video in which they experimented with animal enrichment using robots in a zoo. This was filmed in June of 2021, and it was a relatively new research program at the time. VIDEO OF THE ROBOT-DOG'S FIRST INTERACTION WITH ANIMALSThe video begins with … [Read more...] about These Guys Placed Robot-Dog Inside Zoo, The Animals Did Not Like It
After 20 Years, Rare Turtles Finally Hatch at a US Zoo, and Wow Was The Wait Worthwhile
The San Diego Zoo has recently welcomed 41 Indian narrow-headed softshell turtles (Chitra indica). In North America, the zoo is the first recognized conservation institution to successfully birth these threatened turtles as a result. Although specialists have been closely studying three of the rare turtles for more than 20 years, breeding behavior is particularly challenging … [Read more...] about After 20 Years, Rare Turtles Finally Hatch at a US Zoo, and Wow Was The Wait Worthwhile