Topic: San Diego Zoo

San Diego panda cub is a 'little gift' (+video)

One hundred days after his birth, the San Diego Zoo's youngest panda received his name. Researchers say that due to the panda breeding program, the species survival seems more likely.  

Saving Money
America's most popular zoos, and 7 ways to save

A visit to the animal kingdom can be a memorable family outing. Some of America's most popular zoos are in places you would least expect -- here's where to go and how to save some serious dough once you get there.

Humans, gorillas more alike than previously thought, say scientists

Fifteen percent of humans and chimp DNA is closer to that to gorillas than to each other, a new study finds. 

Gorillas are more like humans than we knew, study says

New research has shown that humans are more like gorillas than scientists previously understood. 15 percent of human DNA is more similar to gorillas than to chimps.

Bronx Zoo cobra vanishes, reptile house closed

Bronx Zoo cobra: A roughly 20-inch-long Egyptian cobra — a highly venomous species of snake — has been unaccounted for since Friday afternoon, zoo officials have said.

Discoveries
San Diego whale unearthed at the zoo

San Diego whale fossils have been discovered at the San Diego zoo by a construction crew. The whale is believed to be 3-million-years-old.

Discoveries
Baby twin pandas debuted in Japan (VIDEO)

Baby twin pandas send 'aw factor' off the charts when baby twin pandas make their first media debut at Wakayama Adventure World

Pygmy hippo calf makes its debut at Australian zoo

Pygmy hippo calf Kambiri is appearing in short stints at an exhibit at Sydney's Taronga Zoo. The pygmy hippo is just one of many species of tiny versions of animals.

Baby panda Tai Shan leaves American home for his native land

Born in the US, panda Tai Shan won the hearts of visitors to Washington's National Zoo. But under an agreement with China, he'll now be part of a panda breeding program there.

The New Economy
This week's Top 8 intriguing job offers

Here's our Top 8 list of intriguing jobs.

The New Economy
Job searching? This week's unusual offerings.

Stashing seeds in 'Noah's fridge'

Researchers worldwide are collecting seeds from wild plants to guard against the ravages of climate change.

Stashing seeds in 'Noah's fridge'

Researchers worldwide are collecting seeds from wild plants to guard against the ravages of climate change.