Good News Notes: “Former Celebrity Big Brother star Shilpa Shetty and husband Raj Kundra have welcomed their second child, a baby girl, via surrogate. The couple announced their baby joy via Instagram, with Shilpa, 44, telling fans that the newborn has ‘completed our family’. She shared the first picture of her daughter to social media…
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Grey seal pups — Peanut and Celia — make their debut at Brookfield Zoo
Good News Notes: “Two young grey seal pups are ready to make their debut and join the crew this weekend at their outdoor environment at Pinniped Point at Brookfield Zoo, officials said. Peanut and Celia will join the other grey seals and sea lions to form relationships to become comfortable in the new area. The…
Rare Texas blind salamanders are ‘doing well’ after hatching at zoo for first time
Good News Notes: “Three Texas blind salamanders have hatched at San Antonio Zoo, marking the first time ever that the zoo has been able to breed the endangered species. The San Marcos pool of the Edwards Aquifer is the only place where Texas blind salamanders live in the wild. They are blind amphibians that rely…
Zoo Miami welcomes pair of baby meerkats
Good News Notes: “Zoo Miami is welcoming two meerkat pups born Jan. 18 and being raised by their mother, an 8-year-old named Yam Yam. The pups opened their eyes last week and have been exploring their habitat, gradually moving further and further away, Ron Magill, the zoo’s communications director, said in an email.” “Meerkats are…
Niabi Zoo celebrates birth of four Fennec Foxes
Good News Notes: “The Niabi Zoo is celebrating the birth of four Fennec Foxes. The four kits, all boys, were born on Jan. 8 to the zoo’s 3-year-old male, Jelani, and 9-year-old female Pika. Zoo officials say both mom and dad have proven to be excellent parents and are keeping a close eye over their…
7 firefighters at the same Alabama fire house welcome newborns within months
Good News Notes: “It’d be easy to think Opelika, Alabama is a sleepy southern town, until you meet the sleep deprived firefighters of Fire Station 1. Seven firefighters have had babies born in the last four months, and most are first-time fathers.” “With four boys and three girls, conversations have changed from hoses to…