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Snow Leopard Babe Takes a Flying Leap

PetSugar — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:00:04 -0700

Even though we got an early peek at these two babes in LA, that doesn't mean the cute stops there. Oh no, it definitely does not as I've rounded up a bunch of photos of the cubs to brighten your day. Already the lil girl and lil boy seem super playful with games of chase and tackle with a smattering of smile-pretty-for-the-camera tossed in.

Since they're still nameless, suggest your picks and see more pics when you read more.

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Sneak Peek! Meet LA Zoo's New Snow Leopards

PetSugar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:00:56 -0700

While GeekSugar's still telling me about her version of Snow Leopard, I'm drooling over these two babes making a debut down in LA. Born on May 26, they will make a grand public entrance this morning at the zoo.

I can't see those big, bushy tails or inspect their spots up close, but seriously, how zoomed does one have to be to identify the cute?! This is surely close enough, but see for yourself below.

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Photos Courtesy of Tad Motoyama/LA Zoo

Could You Care For Chacoan Peccary Babies?

PetSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:00:12 -0700

Just like that cute vicuña, I had no clue what creature to expect when I opened these images of endangered Chacoan Peccaries. Turns out the pig-like animals feature similar snouts, but belong to a different taxonomic group, than "true pigs."Native to Bolivia, Argentina, and Paraguay, the animal was thought to be extinct until 1972 when the species was discovered to still exist in the Chaco region of Paraguay.

There are only 11 zoos in the US exhibiting these creatures – including the Los Angeles Zoo where four new babes live. Have you ever seen one? I sure haven't but in the spirit of the season, peek at the photo of a peccary piglet picking at pumpkin (phew!) when you read more.

Photo Credit: Jamie Pham

Meet the First Peninsular Pronghorns Ever Born at a Zoo!

PetSugar — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:00:49 -0700

Born on March 25, these two babes are super cute . . . and super rare. Meet twin Peninsular Pronghorns, the first ever born at a zoo anywhere in the world! The proud parents came to the US from a breeding center in Mexico and were already pretty special themselves – the first of their kind to be seen outside of that country. Only about 200 members of this species are known to be surviving in the wild with hunting, cattle ranching, and agriculture contributing to their decline. The new boys will be hand-reared for now, but when they're old enough, they'll be sent to the Living Desert in Coachella Valley, CA. See them take the bottles when you read more.

Photo: Tad Motoyama

Out and About: African Wild Dogs Come to LA

PetSugar — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:00:17 -0700

Well, well, well, the Sugar gang wasn't the only pack to recently travel to LA – a pair of African Wild dogs are now calling the Los Angeles Zoo home! The striking brother and sister duo are just over a year old and have spent the past month getting used to their new home after coming all the way from NY's Bronx Zoo. Learn why their presence is so special (and see another piccy) when you read more.

For the first time in nearly 40 years these tri-colored pups are residing at this zoo – in fact, they're just two of under 150 African Wild Dogs in zoos across the entire country! These dogs are part of an aggressive plan to try and preserve the species through the Species Survival Plan Program (SSP). This program tracks a species’ genetic ancestry – if the Zoo receives a breeding recommendation, the American Zoological Association (AZA) would help locate suitable mates for the brother or sister and then exchange that animal with the LA Zoo so quality breeding programs could continue for the endangered creatures.

Photo Credit: Tad Motoyama

These Zoo Babies Walk Within 30 Minutes and Outrun Humans at Four Days

PetSugar — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:00:32 -0700

How adorable are these two twin boys?! The very rare Peninsular pronghorn duo is only the second set born in the U.S. ever (remember the first set here). Not only do they have super big ears, they also have super speedy feet – pronghorns are the second fastest animal on Earth – next to the African cheetahs – in short distance running. Within 30 minutes of birth, babes are already taking first steps and, within four days, these antelopes can outrun humans. What's next? Adults can run up to 70 miles-per-hour and maintain a speed of 40 to 60 mph without showing any signs of distress for over an hour. Whoa!

To get a feeding frenzy of photos, read more.

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Greetings, Peninsular Pronghorns!

PetSugar — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:21:52 -0700

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What Do You Know About Koalas Eating Habits?

PetSugar — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:15:23 -0800

Hello cutie pie! (That's my name for this new Koala making its debut at the Los Angeles Zoo over the weekend.) The babe was born on Apr. 3 but spent the requisite months developing inside mama's pouch before peeking out at the public. Even with all the things we already know about koalas, there are many things I learned from this zoo about the creature's eating habits. Do you know how, what, and when they eat? Find out and start my quiz!

Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Zoo/Jamie Pham

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