[ad_1] It’s bad enough that pandas are traded back and forth between China and the US, every time diplomatic ties between them take a turn for the better or worse. Now Malaysia mulls “orangutan diplomacy”. So countries buying palm oil from Malaysia will be gifted an orangutan — to show its commitment to “biodiversity conservation”. […]
Animal Tricks and Treats | Cincinnati Zoo Blog
[ad_1] By: Jordan Hubrich and Josh Harris The kind of treats typically associated with Halloween often involve sugar, chocolate, and candy. But many of the animals at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden have a different idea of a tasty treat. Pumpkins, blood popsicles, rotting carcasses, decaying vegetables—they may be better at this season than […]
Happy International Orangutan Day! | Cincinnati Zoo Blog
[ad_1] Today we celebrate the most endangered apes in the world: orangutans! The Jungle Trails team cares for one special Sumatran orangutan here at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Henry! Orangutans are considered semi-solitary apes so they spend more time alone than with others. While Henry has had female orangutan companions in the past, […]