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From trainee keeper to top job: Dudley Zoo chief retires after 45 years

"My parents thought it was a passing fad and that I would give up on it," says Derek Grove, recalling the time he told them he was quitting his job as a trainee electrical engineer to become a zookeeper. "And you know, they were wrong." …

Exotic animals escape 'Narco Zoo' in Mexico amid explosive cartel violence

Oakland Zoo welcomes baby pudu named after Incan moon goddess

PHOTOS: KPRD Petting Zoo

Kokomo, IN (46901) Today Rain showers along with windy conditions. High 57F. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. Tonight Windy with a few showers this evening. Cloudy skies overnight. Low 47F. Winds WNW …

Dallas Zoo takes jab at Oilers ahead of Western Conference finals bout with Stars

Despite protests, LA Zoo elephants are officially relocated to Tulsa

Aging elephants moved from Los Angeles to Tulsa Zoo, but advocates say they should be at a sanctuary

LA Zoo confirms fate of elephants Billy and Tina

LA Zoo officials confirm its last two elephants, Billy and Tina, are in Oklahoma. LOS ANGELES - Billy and Tina, the last two elephants that remained at the Los Angeles Zoo, have been relocated to Oklahoma, zoo officials confirmed Wednesday.  The surprise …

Wildlife tourist attraction proposed by former zoo operators refused

An application by New Roots Holding Company to create a tourist destination named 'Into the Wilds' to the east of the M6 at Brockholes Farm was rejected during a meeting of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority planning committee on Tuesday. …

Los Angeles Zoo elephants Billy and Tina have been relocated to Tulsa Zoo

The last two Asian elephants at the Los Angeles Zoo, Billy and Tina, have officially been relocated to the Tulsa Zoo. Their move comes after years of scrutiny of the LA Zoo's elephant exhibit. Animal advocates have alleged that Billy and Tina's …

Lies of P: Overture starts in a zoo overrun by mutated animals, and it's one of the best soulslike levels I've ever ...

Lies of P: Overture, the long-awaited expansion to my personal 2023 game of the year, is arriving later this year, and recently, I was able to play select segments of the DLC (downloadable content) at an event hosted by publisher Neowiz in Los Angeles. I …

Meet Bindi Irwin’s husband Chandler Powell: the ex-wakeboarder met Steve Irwin’s daughter when he visited the Australia ...

Steve Irwin’s daughter, the conservationist Bindi Irwin, is having a great year. In February, her children’s picture book You Are A Wildlife Warrior was published. Then in March, she celebrated her fifth wedding anniversary with husband Chandler Powell, …

Petting zoo in the rain

North Union FFA students and their advisor Sarah Proctor brought a petting zoo to the North Union Elementary students. The NU High school FFA kids blocked the wind with their trailers and the students enjoyed pigs, turkeys, goats, sheep, donkeys, a dog, …

No new cases reported so far: UP Forest Minister Arun Saxena on bird flu detection in zoos

Uttar Pradesh Forest Minister Arun Saxena on Wednesday informed that no new cases of bird flu have been reported so far, following its detection in a few zoos and safari parks across the state. All zoos and safari parks in Uttar Pradesh have been …

Blank Park Zoo starts construction on new lion exhibit

Blank Park Zoo has broken ground on a new facility to expand space for its African lions. The Marjorie A. Foster Lion Conservation Center had a ceremonial groundbreaking on May 20. The new facility will more than triple Blank Park Zoo's space for …

LA Zoo mystery: Elephants gone from enclosure, reports say

Potawatomi Zoo extends Zoo Luminate event

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — If you have not had the chance to check out Zoo Luminate at the Potawatomi Zoo, you have a little more time! The zoo announce Wednesday morning they will extend their Chinese lantern festival an extra week thanks to the community…

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium welcomes new lion

The lionesses at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium have a male companion. Hondo, an 8-year-old male African lion from the Idaho Falls Zoo, arrived at the zoo in Highland Park to join lionesses Abana and Scarlett. He and the lionesses will alternate being …

'Quill-y' cute: Baby porcupine born at Utah's Hogle Zoo

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A cute — but poky — face has been born at Utah’s Hogle Zoo. Visitors can get to know the baby porcupine while it’s in Utah for the next eight months. The newest addition to the zoo is a baby North American porcupine — called a …

New Book Shines Light on Forgotten Heroes: 'I Know Something You Don't Know!' by Nor Cal Elite Disabled Vets

Disabled vets share untold struggles in business—and call attention to the growing issue of veteran homelessness. LYNCHBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A groundbreaking new book, "I Know Something You Don't Know!…

Statement about Reported DOGE Activities Affecting Federal Statistics

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The following is a statement from Nick Hart, President and CEO of the Data Foundation: "The Data Foundation is concerned about and monitoring the expanding scope of potential …

With End Diaper Need Act, Congress Could Improve Child Health, Help Working Families

Proposed legislation would providing funding to states and other eligible organizations, such as nonprofit diaper banks, to get diapers to families in need. NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, U.S. Sens. …

U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities releases 2024 Annual Report

Report showcases innovation across forests, markets and communities GREENVILLE , SC, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities (the Endowment) released its 2024 Annual Report. The report …

USHBC Endorses Sen. Ruben Gallego’s Immigration Framework as a Blueprint for Security and Prosperity

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly endorses Senator Ruben Gallego’s Plan for Border Security and Immigration Reform, “Securing the Border and Fueling …

The Health of the Nation: A State-by-State Look at U.S. Well-Being in 2025

New nationwide health ranking uncovers key patterns in behavior and care access, shaping well-being outcomes across all 50 U.S. states. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A newly released 50-state health ranking from …

Building the Right Family Office with Parallel Governance, Insights from EY’s Family Enterprise & Office Leaders

New Podcast, Webcast Hosted by Family Enterprise USA Now Available WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Creating the right family office and establishing separate governing structures for families and their …

Mayor Michelle Wu Celebrates Grand Opening IN CHINATOWN

New six-story building creates 85 affordable homes for Chinatown residents and families   Mayor Michelle Wu today joined Harrison Affordable, LLC (a joint venture of Beacon Communities LLC and the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) of New …

Deep-Tech Showcase Presents Cutting-Edge Microelectronics & Electronics Innovations Before Industry Leaders

Deep-Tech Showcase Presents Cutting-Edge Microelectronics & Electronics Innovations Before Industry Leaders WASHINGTON DC, NY, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Wednesday, May 21st, Deep-Tech Showcase will present a …

14 visual journalists to join local news outlets in national initiative with CatchLight and Report For America

The incoming photographers represent the largest of cohort of visual journalists the initiative has ever recruited for full-time careers in local news. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CatchLight, in …

Antaris™ Expands Full Mission Virtualization™ for Simultaneous Simulation of Multiple Missions

The new capabilities enable the simultaneous simulation and command of multiple missions across constellations within the Antaris Cloud Platform. LOS ALTOS, CA, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Antaris™, the leading software …

SCU Study Identifies the Evolving Patterns of Activity by Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP)

The new paper is the fourth in a series investigating post-World War II UAP activities WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new, peer-reviewed study by the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) of Unidentified …

Presidential Appointee Keynote ‘Taste of Black Asheville Brunch’ at GRINDfest 2025

Presidential appointee Dr. Alaysia Hackett headlines GRINDfest brunch celebrating women in leadership with soul music, local chefs, and culture. ASHEVILLE , NC, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GRINDfest 2025 is honored to …

Veterans Helping Veterans Initiative: Affordable CMMC Compliance for SDVOSBs

PreVeil Inc. and Veterans Cybersecurity Group Launch “Veterans Helping Veterans” Initiative at CEIC-West PLANTATION, FL, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the CEIC-West Conference, PreVeil and Veterans Cybersecurity Group ( …

Arkansas Leaders Urge Pentagon to Immediately Purchase Vanadium for the National Defense Stockpile

Arkansas’ two U.S. Senators and two Arkansas Congressmen are urging Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth to support expansion of vanadium production in the U.S. HOT SPRINGS, AR, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arkansas’ two U.S. …

Hearing Wrap Up: Task Force Examines Newly Released JFK Files

WASHINGTON—The Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets held a hearing yesterday on “The JFK Files: Assessing Over 60 Years of the Federal Government’s Obstruction, Obfuscation, and Deception.” At the hearing, members examined newly …

Markup Wrap Up: Cutting Red Tape, Reining in Regulatory Overreach, Unleashing American Innovation

WASHINGTON—The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a markup today and passed a series of bills to support the Trump Administration’s efforts to cut red tape and rein in regulatory overreach by the administrative state. In 2024, the …

Oversight Committee Passes the Bipartisan Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act

WASHINGTON—In memory of Ranking Member Gerald E. Connolly, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a markup today and passed the Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act. This bipartisan legislation, which was originally …

Chairman Comer Statement on Passing of Ranking Member Connolly

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the following statement on the passing of Ranking Member Gerry Connolly (D-Va.):  “I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Ranking Member Gerry Connolly. He was …

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division Dismisses Biden-Era Police Investigations and Proposed Police ...

Today, the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division is beginning the process of dismissing lawsuits against the Louisville, Kentucky and Minneapolis, Minnesota police departments. These lawsuits, which were filed at the last minute by the Biden …