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Meet Siku, the itchy polar bear: How allergies are affecting animals
Siku, a polar bear at Lincoln Park Zoo, developed allergies to various substances including human hair dander (Credit: ...
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What Every Family Should Do at Lincoln Park Zoo on Their Next Visit
Since 1868, Lincoln Park Zoo has been one of Chicago’s most beloved (and free!) destinations for families. With hundreds of animals from around the world—including endangered species and those extinct ...
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Chilean flamingo and harbor seal dead from bird flu at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo
Two animal deaths at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago have been traced to an outbreak of avian influenza, or bird flu, according to a statement from zoo officials on Wednesday. It also announced that ...
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Bird flu has decimated flocks — but not at San Diego zoos. Here’s how they keep condors, penguins and more safe.
An animal sanctuary in Washington reported losing ... while a harbor seal and Chilean flamingo were felled at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo in January. Last month in New York, at least three ...
Rat birth control comes to Wicker Park and Bucktown, a more 'humane' alternative to managing rodents
For 10 years in a row, Chicago has been deemed "America's rattiest city." Birth control is one of the latest choices for ...
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Rat birth control, a more ‘humane’ alternative to managing rodents, comes to Wicker Park and Bucktown
For 10 years in a row, Chicago has been deemed "America's rattiest city." Birth control is one of the latest choices for ...
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Four critically endangered Galápagos tortoises hatch at the Philadelphia Zoo
The birth of tortoises native to Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos increases their U.S. population from 44 to 48. A few ...
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Four critically endangered Galápagos tortoises hatch at the Philadelphia Zoo
the zoo's director of herpetology and birds. "This successful outcome comes from years of hard work studying animal behavior and providing top-level care." The hatchlings will make their public ...