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Jonathan the tortoise, the world's oldest known living land animal, has died at 193
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (285+ words) WASHINGTON " Jonathan the tortoise, the oldest known living land animal in the world, has died. He was estimated to be more than 193 years old. His longtime veterinarian, Joe Hollins, confirmed the tortoise's death on Wednesday." "Heartbroken to share that our…...
US Bureau of Land Management to corral more than 14,000 wild horses across 9 states
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (266+ words) WASHINGTON " Thousands of wild horses across nine states will soon be'corralled and removed to manage overpopulation. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management plans'to remove more than 14,000 horses from Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming now…...
China's rare golden monkeys debut at European zoos, a possible successor to 'panda diplomacy"
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (845+ words) With their distinctive shaggy orange manes, pale blue faces and dense fur covering their hands and feet, it's hard to mistake China's endangered golden snub-nosed monkeys for any other animal. These rare and charismatic monkeys, unique to the frigid mountains…...
Ostrich on the loose in Madison County, sheriff's office says
1+ week, 4+ day ago (141+ words) MADISON COUNTY, Ohio " The Madison County Sheriff's Office is working to capture an ostrich that has been on the loose for at least a couple of hours. Sheriff John Laney said his office is in contact with the owner of…...
Dolphin pod spotted in river at Riverwalk in Bradenton, Florida
2+ week, 3+ day ago (54+ words) Dolphin pod spotted in river at Riverwalk in Bradenton, Florida'WKYC Dolphin pod spotted in river at Riverwalk in Bradenton, Florida To stream WKYC on your phone, you need the WKYC app. Download the WKYC app Next up in 5 Example video…...
Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean
2+ week, 5+ day ago (588+ words) The song is that of a humpback whale, a marine giant beloved by whale watchers for its docile nature and spectacular leaps from the water, and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, said researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic…...
WATCH: Penguins pick courtship pebbles at Edinburgh Zoo as breeding season begins
3+ week, 4+ day ago (262+ words) WASHINGTON " Love is in the air for penguins at the Edinburgh Zoo as breeding season begins. For a fourth year in a row, children at the Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity helped the penguins in their courtship for a partner by…...
Millions of monarch butterflies begin annual spring migration north
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (215+ words) SAN ANTONIO " Each spring, one of North America's most remarkable wildlife events unfolds as the monarch butterfly begins its migration across the United States." During March, April, and May, millions of monarchs move northward from their overwintering grounds in Mexico,…...
The ruby-throated hummingbird migration is almost here. Here's what to watch for.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (312+ words) Beginning in March, the ruby-throated hummingbird migrates from the Gulf Coast to southern Canada, pairing extraordinary endurance with vital pollination of blooming The ruby-throated hummingbird migration is almost here. Here's what to watch for. To stream WKYC on your phone,…...
Cause of death revealed for Kipekee, the world's only spotless giraffe
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (244+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " After months of testing, the Brights Zoo has revealed the cause of death for Kipekee, the world's only spotless giraffe. Kipekee died in November 2025." Kipekee was born in July 2023 at Brights Zoo in Limestone. After her death, the…...