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Deer extinct in wild since 1939 welcomed at California zoo. See ‘wobbly newborn’
The baby boy, whose species has been extinct in the wild since 1939, is staying close to his mom while he “finds his footing, ...
Deer species listed as extinct in the wild born at Southern California zoo
The Père David’s Deer is making a comeback, as a fawn was just born in Southern California. The male fawn was born at the San ...
California traffic stop leads to officers rescuing spider monkey, again
The Solano County Sheriff's Office says a traffic stop turned into a rescue mission that now involves the Oakland Zoo.
Endangered spider monkey rescued in drug raid gets new life, California zoo says
The animal’s owner agreed to surrender the monkey, now named Violeta, to the Oakland Zoo after the Sonoma County Sheriff’s ...
Spider monkey, two rattlesnakes recovered in California drug bust
The spider monkey, named Violeta, is being cared for at the Oakland Zoo until she's fully recovered and placed in an ...
Meth, spider monkey and rattlesnakes seized after California traffic stop, officials say
By Jonathan Ayestas Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KCRA) — A spider monkey is now receiving care after a traffic stop led deputies to seize a massive amount of meth, ...
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Endangered giraffe mom and newborn split from herd to bond, CA zoo says. See it
Mara and her calf have split from the herd to bond after labor and delivery, zoo officials said. When they rejoin the herd, ...
Visitors possibly exposed to rabid bat at world-famous CA zoo, officials warn
“Human rabies is usually fatal without prompt post-exposure vaccine and treatment,” Dr. Ankita Kadakia, county interim public ...