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Fireworks Linked to the Tragic Passing of Red Panda at Scottish Zoo

In a heartfelt turn of events, the team at Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland has linked the tragic passing of a baby red panda to the disruptive impact of fireworks, igniting a call for more stringent regulations surrounding their use. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), the organization that oversees the zoo, has reported that veterinarians attribute the untimely death of three-month-old Roxie to her distress caused by nearby fireworks. It’s worth noting that her demise coincided with Bonfire Night, a holiday…

WATCH: Somalia’s Sole Zoo Revives After Years of Turmoil

Nestled just beyond the bustling edges of Somalia's capital city, the Darus Salam Zoo provides locals with a rare opportunity to witness the wonders of the wild right in their backyard. "We began with a single croc, but now we've got over a century's worth of diverse critters," remarked Muhammad Abd Rahman, the zoo's custodian. "From majestic lions to cunning foxes, prickly porcupines to quick-footed hares—our zoo is a jungle in its own right, albeit sans leopards and cheetahs." Rahman, who nurtures many animals from birth,…

Finland Zoo Sends Giant Pandas Back to China Due to Rising Expenses

In an unexpected turn of events, Finland has announced the early return of two beloved giant pandas to China this November. This decision comes more than eight years ahead of schedule, primarily due to the zoo's financial strain, highlighted by the chair of the zoo's board. The two pandas, Lumi and Pyry, made their journey to Finnish shores in January 2018. Their arrival followed a notable visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping to Finland, where the two nations entered into an agreement aimed at the conservation of these…

Gabon: a zoo to support one

In order to survive the city of Bakoumba, the Compagnie minière de l'Ogooué (Comilog), which uses manganese, has decided to turn this city into the country's agricultural grain. Lékédi Zoo was created almost 30 years ago and has some jobs and economic activity in Bakoumba. Welcome to Lékédi Park. It is a 14,000 hectare zoo…

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