Breastfeeding doesn’t always come easily to a new parent, human or otherwise. Fortunately, support can sometimes arrive from some unexpected places. And when employees at the Metro Richmond Zoo in ...
About a dozen animals around the room watch as Deborah Harris fills a thin syringe with kitten milk replacement to feed her newest additions: four newborn raccoons. She has to do this five times a day ...
Before intervening, observe the animal to see if it truly needs help, as parents may be nearby. If an animal is injured, place it in a secure, warm, dark, and quiet box away from people and pets. Use ...
Jo Olson talks about animal babies at the Memphis Zoo. Jo Olson from the Memphis Zoo talks about baby animals. She explains that some babies hatch from eggs, like snakes. Other animals give birth to ...