Good News Notes: “A pregnant manatee, injured by boat propellers, was rescued over Mother’s Day weekend and has just given birth to a calf. Mote Marine Laboratory says they responded to a call about a distressed manatee near Harbor Towers Yacht and Racquet Club on Siesta Key on Saturday.” View the whole story here: https://www.fox13news.com/news/injured-pregnant-manatee-rescued-on-mothers-day-weekend-gives-birth-to-healthy-calf
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Lioness celebrates Mother’s Day with newborn cubs at Denver Zoo
Good News Notes: “Kamara, a lioness at the Denver Zoo, is celebrating her first Mother’s Day since giving birth to two cubs. The zoo revealed that the two cubs are brother and sister and said they haven’t been named yet but will be announcing more about their naming plans soon. The pair of cubs were…
Teacher cares for student’s newborn brother, mom has coronavirus
Good News Notes: “An elementary school teacher in Connecticut says she is taking care of a newborn baby boy after getting a phone call from a student’s mother who was eight months pregnant, when she was hospitalized suddenly with Covid-19 symptoms. Baby Neysel turned 1-month-old over the weekend, but his parents, Zully and Marvin, have…
Houston Zoo offers animal encounters you can enjoy from the comfort of your couch
Good News Notes: “Attracting more than two million visitors each year, the Houston Zoo is among the most-visited zoos in the country and one of the most-attended attractions in the Houston area. But, nearly a month ago, its seemingly endless stream of guests evaporated when the zoo closed its doors to the public amid efforts…
Norfolk Zoo welcomes new baby sloth
Good News Notes: “The Norfolk Zoo announced the birth of a two-toed sloth Tuesday afternoon. The unnamed baby, born on March 8, is the first offspring for its mother, Honey, and father, Mervin. Dr. Colleen Clabbers said both mom and baby sloth are looking healthy.” View the whole story here: https://www.13newsnow.com/article/life/animals/norfolk-zoo-welcomes-new-baby-sloth/291-7a2248ba-a96f-4098-8552-fd38e568f64b
Hillsborough County schools plan to help feed students during coronavirus break
Good News Notes: “The decision from the Florida Department of Education to close public schools for two weeks to help contain coronavirus created a new concern for families not just in Tampa Bay but statewide. “I literally within the last 24 hours have gotten calls and emails from teachers I haven’t even talked to,” said the…
Healthy Plate, Healthy Planet
Good News Notes: “Frank Hu and Kentucky Fried Chicken arrived in Beijing around the same time. Hu, a recent graduate of Tongji Medical University, in Wuhan, had never seen a restaurant like it. Three-floored, gleaming, and distinctly Western in atmosphere, KFC proved irresistible to a country unfamiliar with the greasy efficiency of American fast food….
Maplewood school lunch lady’s fruit and vegetable displays go viral
Good News Notes: “The salad bar at John Glenn Middle School comes with instructions. A sign in the Maplewood school’s cafeteria explains that the salad bar as a meal choice includes fruit, vegetables, grains/pasta, meat or meat alternatives and milk — emphasizing in bold type that students ‘Must take 3 of the 5 offerings including…
Baby on board: Woman gives birth in bathroom of Alberta bus, driver helps out
Good News Notes: “Red Arrow Motorcoach says the bus was about to pull out of a stop at the University of Lethbridge when a passenger ran up to the driver and said his wife was in labour in the bathroom.” “Red Arrow says the driver was soon on the phone with emergency operators and helped…
Surprise baby born prematurely home for the holidays
Good News Notes: “A Delaware woman who thought she couldn’t have children unexpectedly gave birth in the bathroom without showing any symptoms before delivering in September. Fast forward a few months later and the baby is home from the hospital right in time for the holidays.” “Collazo suffers from a gynecological condition that she says…