Happy 49th birthday! Vernon is the oldest mammal at the Cincinnati Zoo. He has sired 17 offspring since 1978, including Amali & Bo! Bonobos are endangered due to deforestation & poaching, so each birth is critical to this species survival.
Snowy Playtime for the Sea Otters at Shedd Aquarium!
Snow in Chicago means wintery enrichment for the sea otters that call Shedd Aquarium home! Watch sea otters Kiana, Luna, Yaku, Cooper and Watson play in the snow. Providing different enrichment items is a regular part of sea otter care at Shedd, and this seasonal item provides the otters with variety and new items to explore, taste and feel to change up their day.
Black-headed Siskins feeding on alder
Black-headed Siskins (Spinus notatus) in adult, immature, and juvenile plumage feeding on alder seeds (Alnus acuminata) in the highlands of Guatemala.