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Orphaned Sea Otter Pup
otter stranded and near comatose on Jalama Beach, north of Santa Barbara, Calif., on July 21 and brought it to SeaWorld for rehabilitation. The female pup, which was estimated to be less than a week old when rescued, is being bottle-fed around the clock at SeaWorld and weighs approximately four pounds. When the young otter … Continue reading
Orphaned Sea Otter Pup
otter stranded and near comatose on Jalama Beach, north of Santa Barbara, Calif., on July 21 and brought it to SeaWorld for rehabilitation. The female pup, which was estimated to be less than a week old when rescued, is being bottle-fed around the clock at SeaWorld and weighs approximately four pounds. When the young otter … Continue reading
Columbus Zoo Trumpets News of Elephant Birth
The much anticipated birth of an Asian elephant calf at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, www.columbuszoo.org , occurred on March 27 at approximately 2 pm after a 655 day gestation period. The male calf stood within 15 minutes. Phoebe’s health was monitored throughout her pregnancy including an exercise regimen and regular ultrasounds and blood draws. … Continue reading
Discovery Coves First Baby Anteater Thrives With Human Care
The first lesser anteater born at Discovery Cove in Orlando is doing well after two weeks of intensive care by the parks animal training staff. The female was born Tuesday, Sept. 16, via the first c-section the parks vets had ever done on an anteater. Staff veterinarians performed the operation as the mom was in … Continue reading
DISCOVERY COVES FIRST BABY ANTEATER THRIVES WITH HUMAN CARE
The first lesser anteater born at Discovery Cove in Orlando is doing well after two weeks of intensive care by the parks animal training staff. The female was born Tuesday, Sept. 16, via the first c-section the parks vets had ever done on an anteater. Staff veterinarians performed the operation as the mom was in … Continue reading