'Potato-sized squeak toys: Why OSU researchers are searching Oregon Cascades for pikas

Erika Anderson is conducting research on the potato-sized pika in the central Oregon Cascades and their resiliency to climate change.

‘Sassy’ 43-year-old elephant euthanized after fall, Wisconsin zoo says

Zookeepers found Ruth, who arrived at the zoo in 2006, down in her stall and unable to get back up, officials say.
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Rhino Horn Splits Watermelon and Demonstrates Its Incredible Strength

A rhino's horn is like a Swiss Army Knife. It can be used to forage, fight, protect, show off, and even nurture.
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Elephant helped to feet with front loader at the Milwaukee County Zoo

A 43-year-old African elephant at the Milwaukee County Zoo is recovering after falling.
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Scrutiny on Thai zoo grows after lion attack

A Thai zoo has temporarily closed its predator zone after lions ... is controversial for its staged shows featuring ...
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Zoo Uses Tractor, Hay to Coax Ruth the Elephant, 43, to Stand After She Falls and Can't Get Up

The zoo was able to get Ruth up with a little help from some bales of hay and construction machinery An older African savanna elephant needed a little help getting back on her feet after tripping over ...
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Columbus Zoo announces name for baby elephant

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced the name for a baby elephant that was recently born at the zoo. The zoo named the elephant Rita Jean Wolfe in honor of a beloved member of the ...
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Columbus Zoo’s baby elephant has a name

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus Zoo’s baby elephant now has a name after it made its debut last month. The baby Asian elephant is named Rita Jean, after Rita Jean Wolfe, a member of Wolfe family with ...
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Indianapolis Zoo elephant celebrates 2nd birthday

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Zoo celebrated a birthday Thursday. Jabari, the youngest of the zoo's elephant herd, turned two years old. Staff members created special activities and treats, ...