Elephants can't pursue their release from a Colorado zoo because they're not human, court says
Read full article: Elephants can't pursue their release from a Colorado zoo because they're not human, court saysFive elephants at a Colorado zoo may be “majestic” but do not have the legal right to pursue their release since they aren't human.
Can an elephant sue to leave a zoo? Colorado's top court must now decide
Read full article: Can an elephant sue to leave a zoo? Colorado's top court must now decideColorado’s highest court is considering whether five zoo elephants can challenge their confinement under a legal process mainly used by prisoners to dispute their detention.
A 7-month-old tree kangaroo peeked out of its mom's pouch at the Bronx Zoo and here are the photos
Read full article: A 7-month-old tree kangaroo peeked out of its mom's pouch at the Bronx Zoo and here are the photosAnother baby tree kangaroo can be seen at the Bronx Zoo after months of hiding in its mother's pouch.
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Snow leopard tests positive for COVID-19; zookeeper may have spread virus
Read full article: Snow leopard tests positive for COVID-19; zookeeper may have spread virusThis time, a snow leopard at the Louisville Zoo. COVID-19 has been confirmed in one female snow leopard there, although two male leopards appear to have symptoms. It’s likely a zookeeper who was asymptomatic accidentally spread the virus, despite taking precautions. In total, six species have been affected, though none of the big cats has been seriously ill. While some animals can catch the virus, the risk of animals spreading it to humans is considered to be very low.