How do you keep intelligent octopuses from getting bored? Find out from Steinhart Aquarium biologists — via Youtube
The Oregon Zoo’s two new caracal kittens are 6 weeks old now, and they have just begun to explore their outdoor habitat in the zoo’s Predators of the Serengeti area — via Youtube
Dwarf Golden Biota (Thuja orientalis Aurea Nana), White Bottlebrush (Callistemon salignus), Cycad and Cycad originally uploaded by Red Wolf
This pendant captures the spirit and beauty of the enigmatic cuttlefish in an attractive two-toned finish. The intricately patterned mantle (muscular outer covering) of this cuttlefish is cast in antiqued pewter, while the arms, body, and underlying anatomy are rendered in antiqued brass. This pendant is not just an adornment, it is also a carefully researched educational keepsake. If you pull on the arms of this cuttlefish, its head and body pull free of its mantle, revealing its internal anatomy. The cuttlebone, gills, branchial and systemic hearts, and all of of the other organs are rendered in minute detail. Let go of the arms, and the head and mantle snap back together — via Etsy
Pink Bougainvillea and Pink Bougainvillea originally uploaded by Red Wolf
After growing in size and strength, Lincoln Park Zoo’s first-ever red panda cubs Clark (male) and Addison (female) are now on exhibit — via Youtube
Prague Zoo is very excited to announce the birth of a new star in their tapir nursery. A Malayan Tapir was born 15 October to mother, Indah, and father, Niko.
The birth of the new calf is also being celebrated as a big success for the zoo’s keepers. It is the first Malayan Tapir to be born in Prague after nearly 40 years. Prague Zoo and the Zoo Zlín are the only facilities in the Czech Republic where the Malayan Tapirs are kept — via ZooBorns
Red Flowering Gum (Corymbia ficifolia) and Red Flowering Gum (Corymbia ficifolia) originally uploaded by Red Wolf
Meet the newest arrival at Taronga Western Plains Zoo — a female Ring-tailed Lemur baby named Imerina. Born on 25 August, the healthy baby has started to climb on her own, while always remaining close to first-time mother Rikitra. Imerina was named after one of the old kingdoms of Madagascar, where Ring-tailed Lemurs have sadly become endangered due to habitat destruction — via Youtube
Hellabrunn Zoo, in Munich, Germany, welcomed a new male domestic Yak. Pedro was born 10 September, and he is the first offspring of four-year-old mother, Kat, and two-year-old father, Norbu — via ZooBorns
Aude Sanchez, a Parisian woman with a background in marketing and communication, has partnered with Guillaume Gadenne, an industrial designer, to create a collection of cat beds under the name Meyou via Kickstarter — via CONTEMPORIST
Bali the greater one-horned rhino calf has been winning the hearts of visitors and keepers alike after he was born just in time to join in the celebrations for World Rhino Day.
The greater one-horned rhino are classified as Vulnerable, with less than 3,000 believed to be left in the wild so the birth of Bali is great news for the international breeding programme and the team at ZSL Whipsande Zoo — via Youtube
Daniella fancies herself an interior designer. Don’t be surprised if you catch her hoarding all of the throw pillows! Made of chocolate brown fleece printed with a turquoise damask pattern, Daniella is stuffed to perfection with all the hugs and cuddles you could ask for. Her tentacles are lined with turquoise blue minky, complete with little raised bumps that resemble her would-be suction cups! Her gentle eyes are sewn on fleece patches — via Etsy
Now is the time to venture out to Brookfield Zoo and see Malaya and Daania, 4-month-old snow leopard cubs who made their public debut on 7 October 2015, in their outdoor habitat. The two sisters have been behind the scenes bonding with their 4-year-old mum, Sarani, since their birth on 16 June — via Youtube
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On 9 September, a recently born Indian Rhinoceros baby was finally presented to the public, at Hellabrunn Zoo, offering visitors an opportunity to see the first Indian Rhinoceros born, worldwide, in a zoo in 2015. Mama rhino Rapti and her calf can now be seen in the Rhino House and its outdoor enclosure, at the Munich zoo — via Zoo Borns
Grevillea Apricot Glow originally uploaded by Red Wolf
Yellow Wild Iris (Dietes bicolor) and Pending Mulberries originally uploaded by Red Wolf
Baby Octopus is made of soft, dark blue tonal fleece, with sort of a hand-dyed look to the fabric. His curling tentacles are lined with turquoise blue dimpled minky, complete with little raised bumps that resemble his would-be suction cups! Baby Octopus is gently stuffed with polyfil, holding all the cuddles you can stand. Baby Octopus has little black plastic safety eyes. Baby Octopus is made from my own design for plush octopi. Because of variations of fabric prints, direction of fabric cut, and hand-sewing, each octopus will be unique! Since Baby Octopus doesn’t have a name, we’ll leave that up to you! Baby Octopus’ body measures about 14 ½ inches around at the largest, his overall length is about 14 inches (from the top of his head to the tip of his toes, with his tentacles uncurled) — via Etsy
On 24 August, Keren Peles, a 6-year old White Rhinoceros at the Zoological Centre Tel Aviv-Ramat Gan in Israel, gave birth for the first time. The healthy female calf has been named Kipenzi (beloved). It is a tradition, at the Safari, to give offspring monikers starting with the same letter as their mother’s name — via ZooBorns
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