April, the giraffe who became an online star, dies

April, the giraffe who became an online star, dies

April, the giraffe who became a sensation when a rural New York zoo livestreamed her 2017 pregnancy and delivery , was euthanized Friday because of advancing arthritis, the zoo said.“She is a precious member of our family, and while we knew this day would eventually come, our hearts are hurting,” Animal Adventure Park owner Jordan Patch said in a statement.

Keeping primates as pets to be banned after social media-driven trend leaves monkeys ‘living in misery’

Keeping primates as pets to be banned after social media-driven trend leaves monkeys ‘living in misery’

Animal-welfare organisations, which have lobbied for a ban for years, say that as well as causing immense suffering, the trade threatens wild populations and risks spreading diseases to owners.

Two-legged dog 'Roo' given new lease on life with 'fast' set of wheels – 'Little fighter'

Two-legged dog 'Roo' given new lease on life with 'fast' set of wheels – 'Little fighter'

“We adopted her because she is a little fighter, she is very strong and we love her.” Roo was born in Romania with three legs and then lost her other front one during a vicious attack by another dog.