Good News Notes: “Another new orca baby has been born to J pod, the Center for Whale Research confirmed Friday morning. It’s the second calf born this month for the endangered southern resident orcas that frequent Puget Sound. “We confirm that there is a new calf in J pod and the mother is J41,” Ken…
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Newborn hippo gives species a boost
Good News Notes: “At eight days old, this baby hippopatumus is sticking close to its mom. The calf, which was born at Zacango Zoo in Calimaya, Mexico, in July, spent the first few days of its life swimming, eating and bonding with mama. And while zookeepers weren’t able to get too close during those early…
An endangered pygmy hippo was born at the San Diego Zoo, the first in over 30 years
Good News Notes: “Pygmy hippos are an endangered species, but in April, one was born at the San Diego Zoo. It was the zoo’s first successful pygmy hippo birth in more than 30 years. Mabel, a 4-year-old pygmy hippopotamus at the San Diego Zoo, gave birth to her first calf last month, the zoo announced…
Injured, pregnant manatee rescued on Mother’s Day weekend gives birth to healthy calf
Good News Notes: “A pregnant manatee, injured by boat propellers, was rescued over Mother’s Day weekend and has just given birth to a calf. Mote Marine Laboratory says they responded to a call about a distressed manatee near Harbor Towers Yacht and Racquet Club on Siesta Key on Saturday.” View the whole story here: https://www.fox13news.com/news/injured-pregnant-manatee-rescued-on-mothers-day-weekend-gives-birth-to-healthy-calf
Okapi calf born at Cincinnati Zoo, a significant birth for endangered species
Good News Notes: “An okapi calf was born Monday at the Cincinnati Zoo, zoo officials said.” “The calf — whose sex has not been determined — was born around 4 p.m. and was standing within 45 minutes. The calf was born to third-time mother Kuvua.” “Native to Africa’s dense Ituri Forest, the okapi is a…
Baby rhino fever! Here’s how the Potter Park Zoo is caring for the calf
Good News Notes: “The zoo welcomed a critically endangered baby black rhino at 5:40 a.m. on Dec. 24, marking the first in its 100-year history. The zoo says they’re excited, just like mom. ‘It’s very, very satisfying. It’s a culmination of a lot of hard work over many, many years,’ Animal Care Supervisor Pat Fountain…