Shocking Death of Rare Antelope at Tennessee Zoo After Choking On Trash

Shocking Death of Rare Antelope at Tennessee Zoo After Choking On Trash

Lief, the sitatunga, met his untimely end when he mistakenly ingested a squeezable applesauce pouch that had been illegally introduced into his exhibit. Zoo officials discovered the animal in distress and despite the efforts of veterinarians to clear the obstruction, Lief succumbed during the procedure. Located approximately 80 miles northeast of Knoxville, Brights Zoo is […]

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In World First, Horned Oryx Upgraded from Extinct in Wild to Endangered Owing to Decades of Zoo Work

In World First, Horned Oryx Upgraded from Extinct in Wild to Endangered Owing to Decades of Zoo Work

In one of Africa‘s last great wildernesses, a remarkable thing has happened—the scimitar-horned oryx, once declared extinct in the wild, is now classified only as endangered. It’s the first time the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the world’s largest conservation organization, has ever moved a species on its Red List from ‘Extinct […]

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To the Point…

To the Point…

The horns of the Oryx (Oryx gazelle) are found on both male and female members of the species. They are long and straight (over 4 feet is the record length) and can be deadly. While oryx are usually very cautious and will flee at most signs of danger, they can be fierce opponents if cornered… […]

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