It was a very special Christmas this year for the staff at Zoo Atlanta, who celebrated the birth of a rare Southern white rhinoceros, the first ever born at the zoo. According to a press release, 22-year-old rhino mom Kiazi gave birth to her calf on December 24, marking a historic first for Zoo Atlanta right in time for Christmas. Veterinary teams are monitoring the … [Read more...] about Zoo celebrates birth of first-ever southern white rhino calf on Christmas Eve — congrats
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For the First time in History, Rare White Giraffes Have been Seen in Photos
In Kenya, a photograph of an incredibly uncommon white giraffe was taken. The magnificent animal was photographed outside the Ishaqbini Hirola Conservancy in Ijara County on June 30. The giraffe has a rare genetic disease known as leucism, which causes a lack of pigmentation in skin cells, hair, fur, feathers, or scales, resulting in its white appearance. Unlike … [Read more...] about For the First time in History, Rare White Giraffes Have been Seen in Photos
Family finds abandoned cat on the street – look closer and realize it’s not a regular kitten
This story, from 2016, is just too adorable not to share. A teeny tiny baby kitten was spotted roaming the streets on its own in Thailand. A family living in the neighborhood was enjoying their evening when they noticed the little guy on the street. Upon closer inspection, they realized this was no ordinary cat — it didn’t look like any of the other kittens they … [Read more...] about Family finds abandoned cat on the street – look closer and realize it’s not a regular kitten
Animal rescue saves mother raccoon trapped in plastic jar
It’s always important to remember that we share our world with animals, and that some of the things we think of has harmless can pose a danger to local wildlife. Recently, one poor raccoon was helpless after getting her head stuck in a plastic jar — but thankfully rescuers soon came to save the day. Homeowners in Blue Point, Long Island noticed that a raccoon who would … [Read more...] about Animal rescue saves mother raccoon trapped in plastic jar