Video shows elephants shielding calves during California earthquake
A video shows the older elephants — Ndlula, Umngani and Khosi — scramble to encircle and shield the two 7-year-old calves, Zuli and Mkhaya, from any possible threats.
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See two sloth bear cubs make their debut at San Diego Zoo
The sloth bear cubs, born in late 2024, will help researchers learn more about how to protect the vulnerable species, the zoo said.
2 giant pandas debut at San Diego Zoo
Yun Chuan and Xin Bao made their public debut at the San Diego Zoo on Thursday. They are the first new giant pandas to come to the U.S. in more than two decades. Megan Owen, vice president of conservation science at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, joins CBS News to discuss how the pandas are adjusting to their new home.
Pandas returning to the San Diego Zoo for first time since 2019
After years of absence, giant pandas return to the San Diego Zoo, a symbol of U.S.-China conservation efforts.
San Diego Zoo euthanizes 59-year-old elephant
Mary, a 59-year-old Asian elephant, was compassionately euthanized after age-related joint ailments began to impact her life, the San Diego Zoo said.
Baby giraffe walks thanks to leg braces
Msituni, a 3-month-old giraffe at the San Diego Zoo, had a leg condition that made it difficult to walk and stand. She may not have survived – if it weren't for her new leg braces.
At the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, scientists are collecting samples from thousands of creatures teetering on the edge of extinction
At the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, scientists are collecting samples from thousands of creatures, including rhinos, teetering on the edge of extinction. John Blackstone reports on what could be the last hope for a nearly doomed species.
Dad arrested after taking child into elephant cage
A father has been charged with child endangerment after the man took his 2-year-old daughter inside an elephant enclosure at the San Diego Zoo.
Video shows elephant charging man, girl inside zoo habitat
The father was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment after he carried the girl into the habitat to take a photograph.
A baby gorilla delivered by emergency C-section at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park last week is receiving round-the-clock neo-natal care
A baby gorilla delivered by emergency C-section at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park last week is receiving round-the-clock neo-natal care. A team made up of veterinarians and human care specialists is treating the female gorilla, which is now battling pneumonia. KFMB-TV's Shawn Styles reports.
A gorilla mom gave birth to the newest addition to the San Diego Zoo
A gorilla mom gave birth to the newest addition to the San Diego Zoo gorilla population via Caesarean-section Wednesday. The baby, a girl, was born full term at 4.6 pounds.
Great apes get COVID vaccine for animals
Several orangutans and bonobos at the San Diego Zoo have received an experimental COVID-19 vaccine developed specifically for animals. Anne-Marie Green has details on "CBSN AM."
Great apes at San Diego Zoo receive COVID-19 vaccine
Several orangutans and bonobos have received an experimental COVID-19 vaccine developed specifically for animals.
COVID transmission between humans & animals
Experts are concerned about the coronavirus spreading from humans to animals, and the implications of infected animals spreading the virus unchecked. Author and journalist David Quammen joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss why the U.S. wasn't more prepared for a pandemic to emerge and how the virus can spread between species.
2 gorillas at San Diego Zoo test positive for COVID-19
A third gorilla also has symptoms and several more are believed to have been exposed.
Behind the shut gates of the zoo
Closed to visitors because of coronavirus, zoological parks and aquariums are facing unprecedented challenges in caring for their animal populations
The fight to save the northern white rhino
The last remaining members of the species are a mother and daughter that live under 24-hour armed guard in Kenya – but two rhinos thousands of miles away could offer hope
San Diego Zoo to say farewell to giant pandas
The most successful breeding program outside of China is coming to a close
San Diego Zoo to send pandas back to China
The San Diego Zoo is getting ready to say goodbye to its giant pandas. After more than two decades, they're sending the last of its two giant pandas to China at the end of a multi-year loan arrangement. Jamie Yuccas got a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibit ahead of the bears' departure.
It's a girl! Gorilla born at San Diego Zoo
The zoo announced that Kokomo, an endangered western lowland gorilla, gave birth to a daughter about two days ago
50-year-old elephant euthanized at San Diego Zoo
The life expectancy for Asian elephants in captivity is about 42 years; elephant named Ranchipur was the second-oldest of the elephants at the zoo
San Diego Zoo panda has incurable heart problem
"Unfortunately, we can't cure this disease, but we definitely can provide him with excellent medical care and make his quality of life good," zoo says
Tiny tiger born at San Diego Zoo receiving around-the-clock care
Sumatran tiger cub at the San Diego Zoo was losing weight, but is now slowly making progress
Passage: Remembering Speed the Tortoise
A star of the San Diego Zoo, believed to be more than 150 years old, was euthanized this past week
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Shutdown deal moves to the House after Senate passage
The Senate passed a funding package that would end the shutdown in a 60-40 vote Monday night. Follow live updates here.
Visual investigation shows use-of-force violations against protesters
Use of force by federal agents has become a focus of legal disputes as the Trump administration contends the tactics are necessary. Our visual investigation breaks down some of the key moments.
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Diddy's prison life: A chapel gig, drug treatment and early disciplinary action
Sean "Diddy" Combs was disciplined just days into his sentence at a federal prison, an internal prison document obtained by CBS News shows.
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Airlines cancel thousands more flights in U.S. over government shutdown
The FAA told airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.
Trump asks Supreme Court to take his appeal of E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case
President Trump is seeking to wipe away a $5 million verdict won by E. Jean Carroll after two years of failed efforts to win a retrial in the case.
Pakistan blames India, Afghanistan as blast near court kills at least 12
Pakistani officials implicate Afghanistan and India as explosion hits courts in Islamabad, killing at least a dozen people.
BBC boss urges staff to fight for journalism as Trump threatens $1B suit
Trump has threatened to sue Britain's national broadcaster BBC for $1 billion, claiming defamation over a program on his remarks on Jan. 6, 2021.
Search continues for coal miner trapped inside flooded mine in West Virginia
Local, state and federal agencies are searching for a missing coal miner who became trapped inside a flooded mine on Saturday in West Virginia.
"They don't return home": U.S. cities failing to curb traffic deaths
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Houston reported more traffic fatalities than homicides last year.