(PEACOCKS) NEW YORK — A peacock escaped from the Central Park Zoo and got stuck on the window sill of a Fifth Avenue apartment building. This is the second animal “jail break” of the year and efforts are being made to return the bird to the zoo. — Global Animal
(TAKE ACTION) NETHERLANDS — The Dolfinarium at Harderwijk refuses to release Morgan, a captive orca who was found malnourished and dehydrated in the North Sea last year. Law states that captured orcas must be returned to the wild. Don’t let Morgan get sold into a life of captivity in the animal entertainment industry! Find out how you can help save Morgan and prevent this situation from happening again. — Global Animal
(LIFE WITH PETS) The benefit of having a pet is undisputed; pets calm us down, bring us joy, and have positive effects on chronic illness. However, new studies have shown that the risk of contracting an illness from your pet increases every time you sleep with or kiss your pet. Take our poll and tell us what you think about sleeping with pets. Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Or will your pet sleep on the floor from now on? — Global Animal
(WILDLIFE ADVENTURE TOURISM) Vacationing in Asia? Whether you want to stay in the city or visit remote religious sites, Asia has a lot to offer the animal lover. Before you book plane tickets, check out this list of the best places to see and learn about the diverse animals in the wild and in sanctuaries in China, Russia, Japan, Thailand, Oman, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, India, and Maldives. From pandas to tigers, these animal tourism spots are sure to fascinate. — Global Animal
(SCIENCE/LIZARDS) — A newly discovered fossil reveals that lizards gave live birth millions of years ago. Scientists recently discovered the fossil of a pregnant lizard about to give birth to over a dozen babies, dating back 120 million years ago. Previously, marine lizards were the only lizards believed to give live birth. — Global Animal
(BIRDS) Birds with the brightest feathers may look beautiful, but they go on to become poor fliers according to a new study.
(ENDANGERED SPECIES) WASHINGTON D.C. — The National Zoo’s first whooping crane in almost 90 years is unable to ’whoop.’ Despite this setback, the bird is healthy and happens to be calm and non-aggressive, unlike most other cranes. Read about this bachelor’s musical taste, his unsuccessful attempt at love, and how dancing with a zoo keeper may inspire a ‘whooping’ reaction from the silent creature. — Global Animal
(WILDLIFE) AUSTRIA — A group of 27 storks flocked to Zeltweg, Austria just in time for a military airshow and could not be lured away. The Austrian army used an innovative tactic — staring — to safely clear the air. — Global Animal
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