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Rhino killed for its horn by poachers at French zoo

A rhinoceros in a French zoo was shot in the head three times before having its horn sliced off with a chainsaw, French investigators said.
News • 07 Mar 17

Review into Cincinnati Zoo police investigation

Prosecutors are reviewing a police investigation into the parents of a three-year-old boy who fell into a gorilla enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo last Saturday, prompting the killing of an endangered gorilla.
News • 02 Jun 16

Four extremely rare leopards born in US zoo

Four extremely rare leopard cubs have been born in a zoo in the US state of Washington.
Special Reports • 22 May 15

Four monkeys stolen from zoo in England are found

Monkeys stolen from a zoo in England in what police said appeared to be a "planned and pre-meditated" break-in have been found.
News • 03 May 14

Ukrainian zoo pleads for help feeding animals

A zoo in Ukraine has made a plea for funds to feed its animals, saying they had no part in the political upheaval in the country and would start dying without aid.
News • 07 Mar 14

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