Some animals at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois got Halloween treats early this week. Gorillas and bears wasted no time chowing down on the pumpkins yesterday.
The tigers tossed them around like soccer balls and the polar bears just buried their noses in them.
Video provided by the Brookfield Zoo.
For the blind and visually impaired, touch is an important part of life and learning. Check out how one zoo helped some visually impaired students learn about tigers — in a story that’s sure to touch your heart.
Bengal tigers at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay wildly anticipate Super Bowl XLIII coming to their city Feb. 1. The endangered tigers investigate an ice sculpture in their habitat at Jungala, Busch Gardens’ newest attraction, where you can get clear views of the tigers in subterranean caves and underwater windows, and a pop-up dome brings you face-to-face with the predators.
Photo credit: Matt Marriot/Busch Gardens
The Secret Life of Animals is a celebration of our deep ties to the creatures around us. Its a show that seeks to unlock the wonder of the animals themselves, our mysterious bond with them, and our lives together: From breathtaking stories of survival in the wild to pragmatic tips on understanding our pets and keeping them healthy.
The mammal in charge is host Vicki Croke, who has been covering animal issues for more than 20 years on television, radio, and in print. Her entire career has been one big excuse to pat as many animals as possible.
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