The Detroit Zoo has announced the birth of a baby chimpanzee. The zoo's 34-year-old chimp, Nyani, gave birth to a healthy baby girl on July 4. "Nyani and her newborn are doing exceptionally well as they adjust to this new chapter together.

Cuteness can shift moods and lower cortisol, and science backs it up. Looking at baby animals, like a seal pup blinking on a beach or a panda somersaulting, actually lights up the same brain areas as looking at a loved one.

The baby African pancake tortoise's birth was announced on June 10. The zoo then turned to TODAY.com readers to select the perfect name for the baby girl, and Maple was the clear

According to the Mississippi State Extension Service, mating season is late summer to early fall, which means most baby rattlesnakes are born primarily in the early fall season.

Baby Elephant Trying to Hug His Caretaker Is Absolutely Too Cute to Resist originally appeared on PetHelpful. Imagine being so adored by a baby elephant that it wants to snuggle with you. Wildlife Rescuers shared a video of a lucky caretaker who was being smothered with love by a baby elephant, and it's the cutest thing you'll see today.

The Caldwell Zoo announced Tuesday they have three brand new additions to their animal family. On Monday evening, zebra mother Amali gave birth to a healthy and

According to the zoo, Masai giraffes, like Dane and Ellie, are listed as endangered, with their population having declined nearly 50% over the last 30 years. The birth of a new calf will mark a "meaningful step forward" for giraffe conservation, the zoo said.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Zoogoers finally have an exciting update on a new furry friend. The Buffalo Zoo revealed in a Facebook post that the baby ocelot born May 13, is a boy after his first check-up. The baby ocelot weighs around two pounds. This is the first baby of Anahi, a nine-year-old ocelot.

A newborn baby hare survived after a farmer performed an emergency Caesarean section, using his pocket knife on the roadside.