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Tag: big cats

Orphaned Cougar Cub Adopted by Oakland Zoo

Orphaned Mountain Lion at Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo have taken in an orphaned cougar which was found close to death after a five day search across a nearby forest.

Published April 13, 2022
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged baby animals, big cats, cats, cougar, cub, mountain lion, oakland zoo

Malayan Tiger Celebrates Birthday at Woodland Park Zoo

Tiger Bumi Birthday at Woodland Park Zoo

A Malayan tiger is celebrating its birthday at the Woodland Park Zoo. Their only male tiger, Bumi has celebrated his twelfth birthday.

Published April 6, 2022
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged big cats, birthday, mammals, tiger, Woodland Park Zoo

Smithsonian Name Cheetah Cubs

Cheetah Cubs Named at the Smithsonian's National Zoo

The Smithsonian’s Conservation Biology Institute have announced the names of five cheetah cubs born at the facility.

Published February 24, 2022
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged big cats, cheetah, smithsonian's conservation biology institute

London Zoo Tiger Cub Takes First Steps Outside

Sumatran Tiger Cub ZSL London Zoo

ZSL London Zoo have shared footage of their 1 month old Sumatran tiger cub taking its first steps outside the den.

Published January 14, 2022
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged big cats, cats, london zoo, sumatran tiger, tigers, zsl, zsl london zoo

New Amur Leopard Spotted at Brookfield Zoo

New Amur Leopard at Brookfield Zoo

A new Amur leopard has taken up residence at the Brookfield Zoo. She made the move from an accredited zoo in New York to mate with the zoo’s resident male.

Published December 7, 2021
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged amur leopard, big cats, leopard, mammals

Smithsonian’s National Zoo Big Cats Recovering from Covid-19

Covid-19 in big cats at Smithsonian

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo have shared an update on their big cats which tested positive for Covid-19.

Published October 10, 2021
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged big cats, lion, mammals, tiger

First Pictures of Taronga Zoo Lion Cubs Out of the Den

Taronga Zoo African Lion Cubs

Taronga Zoo Sydney have shared the first photos of their 5 African lion cubs as they take their first steps outside of the den.

Published September 26, 2021
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged african lion, baby animals, big cats, lion, taronga zoo sydney

Big Cats Contract Covid-19 at Smithsonian

Covid-19 in big cats at Smithsonian

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo have recorded presumptive positives for Covid-19 in a number of their big cats.

Published September 20, 2021
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged big cats, covid-19, lion, smithsonian, tiger

International Tiger Day 2021 Celebrated at Zoos Worldwide

World Tiger Day 2021

Zoos across the globe have shared the ways they celebrated International Tiger Day on July 21st to bring awareness to these endangered cats.

Published July 30, 2021
Categorized as Animal News & Updates Tagged big cats, international tiger day, tiger

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