NEW YORK — A poisonous and potentially deadly cobra has disappeared from its enclosure at the Bronx Zoo, prompting the zoo to close off its reptile house. “After learning the snake was missing yesterday afternoon, we immediately closed and secured the building as we took steps throughout the evening to recover the snake,” said Mary [...]
Baby kitties gallery
July 24, 2009 1 Comment
Here are some pictures of baby panthers, leopards and tigers just unveiled by a German zoo
Zoo New England: We’re not going to kill animals
July 11, 2009 2 Comments
In the media frenzy created yesterday over word that Zoo New England might be shuttered in sweeping state budget cuts, rampant speculation rose over the fate of the animals that live at the Stone Zoo and Franklin Park Zoo. People immediately started accusing the zoos of planning to kill its animals. “There are no plans [...]
EarthTalk: Living near a gas station? Species Survival Plan?
March 30, 2009 Leave a Comment
Dear EarthTalk: I am looking at possibly buying a house that is very close to a gasoline station. Is it safe to live so close to a gas station? What concerns should I have? I have toddler and infant babies. — Ranjeeta, Houston, TX Despite all the modern health and safety guidelines they must follow, [...]
