Newborn hippo gives species a boost

Good News Notes:  “At eight days old, this baby hippopatumus is sticking close to its mom. The calf, which was born at Zacango Zoo in Calimaya, Mexico, in July, spent the first few days of its life swimming, eating and bonding with mama. And while zookeepers weren’t able to get too close during those early…

ZSL London Zoo Gives Animals Pumpkins Ahead of Halloween

 Good News Notes: “Asim the tiger batted around his big, orange ball of a pumpkin before sinking his teeth and claws into the gourd, while the ring-tailed lemurs took a few moments to admire the carvings before noshing on the treats for breakfast.” “Nicky the pygmy hippo didn’t waste her time on gourd-gazing, she powerful…