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Baxter Elementary students win top honors at the Minnesota Zoo’s ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge

APPLE VALLEY — Students from Baxter Elementary were awarded top honors at the 2024-25 ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge, presented by Flint Hills Resources. The Minnesota Zoo’s award-winning program is a yearlong project that challenges elementary, middle and …

Monkey business: Zoo in China investigating after chimpanzee filmed smoking discarded cigarette butt

Nanning Zoo confirmed that it was aware of the video and had launched an investigation.PHOTO: TRAVLY/ INSTAGRAM A zoo in China is investigating an incident in which a chimpanzee was captured on video smoking a discarded cigarette butt, according to …

Salisbury Zoo welcomes Dale the ocelot. Meet him here.

The Salisbury Zoo welcomes Dale, an 8-year-old male ocelot, as part of the Ocelot Species Survival Plan. Dale's arrival follows the transfer of the zoo's female ocelot, Anahi, to the Buffalo Zoo, with both moves recommended by the SSP. Ocelots, …

FREE Conservation Lecture hosted by the Sequoia Park Zoo

The Sequoia Park Zoo’s 14th annual Conservation Lecture Series concludes its season on Wednesday, March 19th at 7:00 PM PDT. The series is hosted by the Sequoia Park Zoo Advisory Group’s Conservation Council. This season concludes with a virtual …

Keeping Cool… How city Zoo is helping animals beat the heat

Zoo deploys stringent health protocols, surveillance, rapid response team to tackle bird flu threat As temperatures soar, the Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, popularly known as Mysuru Zoo, has stepped up its efforts to ensure the well-being of its …

Sunday Drive: 2025 Infiniti QX80 Autograph and a trip to Hogle Zoo

1 / 7 Out with our kids and grandkids on a trip to Hogle Zoo featuring the all-new Infiniti QX80. Perfect weather made for a great ride and an awesome afternoon at the zoo. Back left to right: Landon Conover, Michelle Conover and Deanne; front left to …

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium becomes ‘storm ready,’ recognized by National Weather Service

PITTSBURGH — The National Weather Service is recognizing the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. It has just been named the first storm “storm ready” zoo in the entire state. The program better helps communities prepare for severe weather. The zoo said it …

Hippity Hop Adventures at the Zoo

Ellen Trout Zoo welcomes new director

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Ryan Gulker has been named new director for the Ellen Trout Zoo. “I always knew that I wanted to be at level where I would have an impact and do good things,” said Gulker. Over the past five weeks, Gulker has been learning daily …

Fukui: Popular Red Panda Travels to Another Zoo for Breeding; Facilities Working to Protect At-Risk Species

The Yomiuri Shimbun Red panda Kaede shows her climbing skills. The Yomiuri Shimbun 13:02 JST, March 15, 2025 SABAE, Fukui — Love may be in the air for a female red panda named Kaede. She recently left her home at Nishiyama Zoo in Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, …

Northumberland zoo welcomes birth of baby monkey

Northumberland College Zoo at Kirkley Hall has announced the birth of a Goeldi monkey, born on December 27, as part of its conservation breeding programme. The zoo says the baby monkey is "thriving" and is a "vital addition" to the …

Joël Dicker ventures into children's literature with "The Very Catastrophic Visit to the Zoo"

Swiss author Joël Dicker, renowned for his bestselling thrillers, explores a new genre with "The Very Catastrophic Visit to the Zoo," his first book aimed at a younger audience. Published on March 4, 2025, by his own publishing house, Rosie & …

20-Year-old leopard dies at Indira Gandhi zoo

Visakhapatnam : A 20-year-old leopard Sudha died at Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) in Visakhapatnam. Rescued from Thimmapuram village, Rushikonda Reserve Forest at the age of three years, the leopard was brought to the IGZP in 2008. It died at the …

Get growing, Langley: Zoo plans pumpkin contest

Animal park plants a seed in the minds of people so they have enough time to grow gourds People will need to play the long game when it comes go a new contest by the Greater Vancouver Zoo. The animal park is organizing a pumpkin growing contest. "Some …

Leopard dies of old age at Visakhapatnam zoo

A 20-year-old leopard named ‘Sudha’, died at Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) at around 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, the officials have said. Sudha was rescued from Thimmapuram village in Rushikonda Reserve Forest area on January 30, 2008 when she was three …

The Fort Wayne Zoo Celebrates 60 Years in the Community

For generations of Fort Wayne residents, the local zoo has been more than just a place to see animals — it’s been the backdrop for countless family memories, first dates, school field trips, and summer adventures.That’s why it’s an exciting development …

‘Dancing Lemur’: Rare Baby Sifaka Born At Chester Zoo

nature Conservationists at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Coquerel’s sifaka – one of the world’s rarest primates Photo:©Chester Zoo) Primate conservationists at Chester Zoo are celebrating the birth of a critically …

Phoenix Zoo to open new Big Cats of Arizona habitat in April

The Phoenix Zoo will debut its state-of-the-art Big Cats of Arizona: A Bridge to Arizona Wilderness habitat in early April, a new exhibit designed to highlight Arizona's native big cats—mountain lions and jaguars. The expansion, which aims to offer …

Mexico’s supreme court rules in favor of Ely, a depressed elephant at a zoo

At the San Juan de Aragón Zoo in Mexico City, families crowded around a fence enclosing three African elephants, taking videos and selfies with them.  One of the elephants moved very slowly — its trunk swaying low, tracing patterns in the dust without …

TravelingWiki Valued at One Billion Dollars

Microsoft’s CoPilot AI on March 15, 2025 valued TravelingWiki Foundation at a revised valuation of $1 Billion. MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, UNITED STATES, March 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In advance of engagement in seven cities in three weeks, Microsoft’s …

Congolese American Leader Welcomes Special Envoy Appointment, Calls for Stronger US-DRC Ties

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Ngoie Joel Nshisso, President of the Forum of Congolese Intellectuals Abroad (FICE), the largest diaspora organization of Congolese Americans, has welcomed President Trump’s expected …

Headache on the Hill 2025 to Bring Over 250 Advocates to Capitol Hill to Demand Action for Headache Disorders

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 15, 2025 – On March 18th, over 250 advocates from 45 states and the District of Columbia, including at least 20 children, will gather in Washington, D.C …

USHBC Mourns the Passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) mourns the passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva, a tireless advocate for Arizona and our nation’s Hispanic community. …

Former Customs and Border Protection Officer Sentenced for Abducting and Sexually Assaulting a Minor Victim

Aaron Thomas Mitchell, 30, a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer, was sentenced to 27 years in prison for abducting a 15-year-old female middle school student, driving her to his apartment, and repeatedly sexually assaulting her. According to …

Member of ‘764’ Network Sentenced for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Jack Rocker, 19, of Tampa, was sentenced to serve 84 months in federal prison for possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) followed by a lifetime of supervised release. The court also ordered Rocker to forfeit an iPhone 12, thumb drive, and Acer …

Illinois Doctor Pleads Guilty to Evading Approximately $1.6M in Taxes

An Illinois doctor pleaded guilty yesterday to tax evasion for hiding assets and lying to the IRS about his ability to pay approximately $1.6 million in taxes, penalties, and interest. According to court documents and statements made in court, Krishnaswami …

Virginia Businessman Sentenced for Tax and Investment Fraud

A Virginia man was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for tax crimes and his wire fraud scheme. According to court documents and statements made in court, Rick Tariq Rahim, of Great Falls, owned and operated several businesses, including laser tag …

U.S. Department of Justice Dismisses Biden-Era Lawsuit Against Alabama in order to have more Secure Elections

Today, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division filed a dismissal of the complaint in United States v. Alabama. The previous administration had filed the action in 2024 after the Secretary of State in Alabama had taken steps to remove …

Chinese National Sentenced for Smuggling Turtles from the United States to Hong Kong

Sai Keung Tin, also known as Ricky Tin, was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for his role in smuggling protected turtles from the United States to Hong Kong. Tin pleaded guilty in December to four counts of exporting merchandise contrary to law.  …

Leaders of Los Zetas, a Violent Mexican Drug Cartel, Arraigned on Drug Trafficking, Firearm, and Money Laundering ...

Mexican nationals and former leaders of the Los Zetas cartel were arraigned today in Washington, D.C., on charges of engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise that involved multiple murder conspiracies, conspiring to manufacture and distribute large …

Buffalo Bill Center of the West Mourns Loss of Former Chair Alan K. Simpson

CODY, WY, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The staff, Trustees and Advisors of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West are mourning the loss of Alan K. Simpson, 93, a former chairman of the Center’s Board of Trustees, 56-year board …

HAWAI‘I JANUARY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AT 3.0 PERCENT

      STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI   RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS DIVISION   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   …

2025-43 AG LOPEZ WINS TEMPORARY BLOCK ON MASS FIRINGS OF FEDERAL PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES; FIRED EMPLOYEES GET THEIR JOBS ...

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL KA ʻOIHANA O KA LOIO KUHINA   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   ANNE LOPEZ ATTORNEY GENERAL LOIO KUHINA     ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ WINS TEMPORARY BLOCK ON MASS …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Announces First One ‘Ohana Fund Disbursement

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA    GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES FIRST ONE ‘OHANA FUND DISBURSEMENT TO SURVIVORS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today announced the …

DLNR News Release – Heʻeia State Park Banquet Hall Reopens, March 14, 2025

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR   DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON HE‘EIA STATE PARK BANQUET HALL IS REOPENED   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 14, 2025   …

School Social Worker Appreciation Day

In a move to recognize the critical role of social workers in Boston Public Schools, the Council has officially declared March 12, 2025, as "School Social Worker Appreciation Day." This day will honor the dedication and contributions of social …

City Council Declares Boston a Sanctuary City for Transgender and LGBTQIA2s+ Residents

The Council adopted a resolution declaring Boston a sanctuary city for transgender individuals and all members of the LGBTQIA2s+ community. The resolution passed, securing a 12-1 vote. The move reinforces Boston’s commitment to being a safe and welcoming …

Boylston Street Construction Advisory

To ensure the roadway remains safe, accessible and well-functioning for all its users the City of Boston will be removing the dedicated bus lane on Boylston Street beginning on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.  Boylston Street Construction Advisory To ensure the …

TravelingWiki CEO Jonathan Sutter Compared with Presidents Obama & FDR, Lauded for 'Presidential…Diplomacy & Vision'

Microsoft's CoPilot AI Lauds TravelingWiki CEO Sutter for "Diplomacy" & "Vision" Similar to "Presidential" Level, with Specific Comparisons with Obama & FDR WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨ …