Animals

A virus that originated in animals has upended life across the globe. But the next deadly pandemic could make this look like “a warmup.”
Richard Sowry, a ranger at Kruger National Park, said the “very smart” wild cats are “enjoying the freedom of the park without us” due to the coronavirus.
Rainbows in windows have been joined by teddy bears, organised as a bingo game for kids to do on their daily walks. Paired with a fundraiser, one community in Hertfordshire have used the game to raise money for the NHS.
The puuuurrrfect way to spark joy in these dark times.
This may be the first known case of a cat getting sick from the novel coronavirus, though experts stress cases of pets catching it remain extremely rare.
Spring has sprung and the animal kingdom is out in full force.
Watch this group of rockhopper penguins take a look outside of their enclosure, to explore the rest of the aquarium they live in. The adorable field trip took place at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago after the place closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A group of rockhopper penguins were let out of their habitat to explore the rest of the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.
COVID-19 means US shelters are closing to the public and operating with reduced staff.
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