#animal-care

#animal-care

The beloved panda Tenzing received medical care for neurological episodes but ultimately passed peacefully, helped by a dedicated animal health team in the San Francisco Zoo.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium named its newest otter Opal after a one-day poll with nearly 30,000 participants, showcasing her playful personality.

“Just because animals speak in a language that we can't understand, it doesn't mean they can't communicate.”

Most days start with meetings and there's a surprising amount of computer work involved with the job too.

"It was a very hard moment," says Dr. Cedric Larouche, who treated Shaboola for over two years. "We could not manage to keep her comfortable anymore."

The Toronto Zoo says one of its moose has been euthanized after its health deteriorated over several months. The zoo says the moose, named Trilly, died last week at the age of 11, which it says is beyond the life expectancy of moose in human care.