Awwww-ters! One of nature’s most social and playful creatures, river otters have big personalities and even bigger appetites. Often seen in groups, called romps, they can be observed hunting and frolicking year-round at Grand Teton National Park.
Photo by Brian Clopp
Beginning swimming lessons for Skie, Storm, and Sprout! As pups, North American river otters don’t naturally know how to swim, so these youngsters are starting slowly in a kiddie pool with mom Ursula.
We are thrilled to welcome our new river otter habitat sponsor, @ottawau@ottawauonline. Each birth announcement is part of our Wild Beginnings program presented by @saintlukeskc.
📷 Emma K.
One year ago today, Daba’s life changed forever.
Spotted alone by our SWT/KWS Canine Unit during a training exercise, the tiny calf was tracked for hours in the hope he would find his family. But no other elephants appeared, and it became clear that this little orphan needed help.
A year on, shy little Daba has blossomed into a confident, calm and increasingly mischievous young elephant. What a difference a year makes!
His journey is only beginning. Support Daba’s care and his future in the wild through an adoption: https://t.co/8vA9DbhJxd
@oakzoo Is this the sweet cub that was rescued in southern California after it was abandoned due to a paw injury? Wasn’t there two rescued cubs at the same time?
Trick or Treat! 🎃
It's officially spooky season but our tricks can't fool Crimson! It didn't take long for him to figure out how to reach the treats tucked inside!
📸: Keeper Ashley
There’s a new face in the Himalayan Highlands! A female snow leopard cub was born this summer to mother Dariga and father Moutig. The female cub is doing well and has now reached the age she can venture with her mother into the Himalayan Highlands exhibit. (1/6)
A new penguin species discovered after more than 100 years
A remote group of gentoo penguins has been recognized as a new species after dna revealed they were different from other gentoos
After seeing Wamata’s ambitious entrance into the coveted browsing quadrant (see previous post), many of you wondered whether she managed the dismount with equal determination. We’ll let you judge for yourself!
For a moment, it looks as though she might vault right over little Daba, before thinking better of it and tucking back into the browsing instead. After all that effort to get there, why rush the exit?
Wamata is one of the youngest orphaned elephants currently in our care. Discover her rescue story and support her journey back to the wild through an adoption: https://t.co/cEHxj0lg6m