Dolphins Are Exhaling Microplastics | WIRED
In fact, bubble bursts caused by wave energy can release 100,000 metric tons of microplastics into the atmosphere each year. Since dolphins and other marine mammals breathe at the water’s …
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Bacterial infection killed nine monkeys at Hong Kong’s oldest zoo, officials say
Nine monkeys who died in Hong Kong’s oldest zoo in two days this week had been infected with an endemic disease, possibly after some digging work near their cages, officials …
Rhinos Get In the Halloween Spirit by Adorably Goring Pumpkins
The black rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis) of the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon, have gotten into the Halloween spirit by smashing large pumpkins. The short video, initially shared by Laughing Squid, …
Must-see viewing returns with the antics of Yun Chuan and Xin Bao
Fans of giant pandas now have a way to watch the antics of Yun Chuan and Xin Bao at the San Diego Zoo from anywhere in the world, thanks to …
Hong Kong’s oldest zoo investigates monkey deaths as medical mystery surrounds loss of endangered species
Hong Kong’s oldest zoo is seeking answers in a monkey medical mystery after nine animals died in two days, including three members of a critically endangered species. Part of the …
Rare burrowing owl named as candidate for California’s endangered species list – The Mercury News
A species of small, furry owls who nest underground in open fields are in imminent danger of extinction and may get a lifeline extended from the California Fish and Game …
Behind the scenes at the Monterey Bay Aquarium – The Mercury News
MONTEREY — From touching up paint jobs before opening for the day to caring for the animals and doing repair work when things do go wrong, there’s always work to …
The beloved banana slug becomes California’s official state slug
You’ve probably beheld a bright yellow banana slug on a hike in the Santa Cruz Mountains or perhaps even in your own backyard. But now, the beautiful banana slug is …
Same-sex flamingo couple hatches egg, cares for chick at California zoo
A pair of flamingos have become first-time parents at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park after hatching an egg together. And they’re both dads. The male foster parents — both …
These California pandas won’t pander if given political voice
Nǐ hǎo, jiāzhōu! Hello, California! We are the first two giant pandas to enter the United States in two decades. While it’s only been a few months since we relocated …