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Zoo

Pioneering cancer treatment saves python named Jodie Foster at British zoo

Reticulated python (Photo Credit: Cyrena Lin)
Reticulated python (Photo Credit: Cyrena Lin)

At a Gaza zoo, war takes its toll on the animals

Young Palestinians stand near a monkey during a visiting to a zoo in Nuseirat, in the central Gaza Strip.
Young Palestinians stand near a monkey during a visiting to a zoo in Nuseirat, in the central Gaza Strip.

Three lions die of heatstroke at Tokyo zoo

Autopsies revealed that all three lions suffered from dehydration and multiple organ failure, and the cause of all the deaths is believed to be heatstroke.
Autopsies revealed that all three lions suffered from dehydration and multiple organ failure, and the cause of all the deaths is believed to be heatstroke.

Four capybara pups born in Mandai on Capybara Appreciation Day

The four capybara pups can be seen wandering around and eating grass in an enclosure with their mother.
The four capybara pups can be seen wandering around and eating grass in an enclosure with their mother.

‘Grumpy’ Pallas’ kittens on display at Japan zoo

Pallas’ cats are believed to be one of the oldest living cat species.
Pallas’ cats are believed to be one of the oldest living cat species.

Japan zoo’s Punch the monkey celebrates 1st birthday

More than 2,500 birthday cards for him were sent to the zoo from home and abroad.
More than 2,500 birthday cards for him were sent to the zoo from home and abroad.

Japan zoo gets thousands of birthday cards for Punch the monkey as he turns one on July 26

A visitor stands in front of a wall birthday messages for Punch on July 24.
A visitor stands in front of a wall birthday messages for Punch on July 24.

Thailand’s Moo Deng backs Argentina to win World Cup 2026 final

Moo Deng walked straight to the Argentina fruit set without hesitation, drawing cheers from the crowd of visitors watching the activity.
Moo Deng walked straight to the Argentina fruit set without hesitation, drawing cheers from the crowd of visitors watching the activity.

Chinese zoo locked animals in cages to prevent escape as typhoon-related floodwaters rose

Extreme flooding in southern China’s Guangxi region has killed at least 39 people.
Extreme flooding in southern China’s Guangxi region has killed at least 39 people.

Twin pandas mark last birthday in South Korea where they were born

The zookeepers prepared a large birthday cake made of bamboo for the pandas.
The zookeepers prepared a large birthday cake made of bamboo for the pandas.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.