Another new orca baby born to J pod — the second this month

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…

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…

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

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…