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Rare elephant shrews are born in the UK for the first time

Two black and rufous elephant shrews were born in the UK for the first time at Hertfordshire Zoo, weighing only 30g at birth and discovered through CCTV footage.

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fromDefector

3 weeks ago

The Mournful Ballad Of Punch The Monkey | Defector

A seven-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch, abandoned by his mother at birth, formed an emotional attachment to an IKEA stuffed orangutan toy as a substitute for maternal comfort and security.

fromTime Out London

3 weeks ago

Punch the Monkey: where to see cute macaque monkeys in London

Since the rejection, Punch has been given a stuffed orangutan toy by zookeepers at Ichikawa zoo where he lives. Punch has won worldwide adoration mainly because people feel sorry for the baby monkey. The zoo has been posting updates of the macaque, with videos showing him playing alone, being hit by other monkeys and dragging his plushie around everywhere he goes.

London

fromFlowingData

7 months ago

History of zoo animal escapes

Since 1990, there have been numerous documented animal escapes from zoos, showcasing the desire for freedom among these creatures. The data catalogued by Born Free USA provides insights into these events.

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Environment

fromeuronews

8 months ago

Video. Rome zoo cools animals with icy treats as heatwave grips Italy

Extreme weather affects zoo animals, prompting the use of frozen treats for cooling and mental stimulation.