In humans, chronic high blood pressure forces the heart to work too hard. The muscle of the left ventricle thickens in defense, a condition called hypertrophy. Eventually, this leads to fibrosis, ...

Which means baby elephants are born ready to move. No lying around for weeks. You’re born, you stand up, you walk. The herd’s already moving. Catch up or risk being left behind. N’Dala and her very, ...

Zoo visitors are already being charmed by a four-week-old baby giraffe - thanks to his distinctive tuft of hair. Toledo Zoo & ...

Zoo visitors are already being charmed by a four-week-old baby giraffe — thanks to his distinctive tuft of hair. Toledo Zoo & ...

A rare spotless giraffe named Kipekee tragically died at age 2 in November 2025 at the Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tenn. The University of Tennessee announced the cause of her death on Feb. 16.

A zoo in France announced a mother elephant gave birth to a healthy female baby after more than 21 months of pregnancy and 7 hours of labor.

A lot of exciting changes and celebrations are coming to the Cincinnati Zoo.The zoo is celebrating the birth of African penguin chicks for the first time in three years, marking a hopeful milestone ...

Brights Zoo released new details about the death of Kipekee, the zoo’s beloved spotless giraffe who garnered international fame. The zoo said Monday that it received the ...

Such a cutie!!” one admirer wrote on social media. “And she loves the camera! Can’t wait to see her when the new exhibit opens up.” ...

A male reticulated giraffe calf was born on Feb. 5, marking a major milestone for the zoo. The baby boy is the 13th offspring sired by Niklas, a key member of the zoo’s giraffe herd. Reticulated ...

There’s a new long-legged baby at the Memphis Zoo, and he’s already making a big impression (literally!). A male reticulated giraffe calf was born on Feb. 5, marking a major milestone for the zoo. The ...

In a "baby boom" of sorts, the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium announced Thursday the birth of another new Masai giraffe calf to ...