RIGHT NOW AT FIVE, THE RACINE ZOO, MOURNING THE DEATH OF ITS BELOVED GIRAFFE, JABARI ... DAN POWELL, THE ZOO’S CURATOR OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONSERVATION, SPOKE WITH 12 NEWS ON THE PHONE FRIDAY.

7, the giraffe was already absent. Casanova said determining the animal’s fate falls to his predecessor, Diego García Heredia, who oversaw the zoo during the giraffe’s last recorded presence.

Okapi (Okapia johnstoni), forest giraffe, artiodactyl mammal native to jungle or tropical forest, Congo, Central Africa, beautiful animal with white stripes in green leaves, whole body. Image by ...

In the heart of the Kalahari Desert, a dramatic scene unfolded as a mother giraffe fought to protect her baby from a pack of wild dogs. This rare and intense sight captivated the few lucky enough to ...

Jabari, a Masai giraffe and one of the zoo's "dearest residents," passed away after falling in his holding area on Thursday and being unable to stand again. The zoo said that dozens of animal care ...

Animal behavior research is particularly relevant to the study of human behavior when it comes to the preservation of a species, or how an animal’s behavior helps it survive. The behavior of ...

Jan. 13, 2025 — Ecologists have made valuable discoveries that could transform the conservation of two iconic cockatoo species: the Sulphur-crested cockatoos and the critically endangered Yellow ...

Data revealed statistically significant differences between all four giraffe species: the northern giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis), reticulated giraffe (G. reticulata), Masai giraffe (G ...

Jan. 19, 2025 — Ecologists have identified significant ecological risks associated with the release of hybrid groupers into Hong Kong's coastal waters, a practice ...