San Diego Zoo’s Houdini – Ken Allen By Emily G. Thompson Ken Allen was a Bornean orangutan living at the San Diego Zoo. He swiftly became the most famous animal in the history of the zoo due to the number of successful escapes from his enclosures he committed. Jan 9, 2019 • 3 min read
Wojtek – The Polish Soldier Bear By Emily G. Thompson Wojtek was an orphaned bear who was adopted by the Polish Second Corps during WWII. Wojtek accompanied the soldiers into battle and was even enlisted into the 22nd Artillery Transport Company and given the rank of private. Oct 6, 2018 • 4 min read
8 Extreme Animal Abnormalities By Kirin Owens With hundreds of thousands of creatures born in the world every day, the chances that there will be some born with a rare abnormality is inevitable. In this article, we will discuss 8 animals with rare abnormalities Mar 28, 2018 • 6 min read
The Tragic Tale of Ham The Chimp By Emily G. Thompson Before Alan Shepherd and Neil Armstrong, there was Ham – a 37-pound chimpanzee. Feb 3, 2018 • 4 min read
The Beast of Gévaudan By Hayley E. There are legends across the globe; they span years, they go back centuries, they could involve animals, monsters, killers, death, and even magic. Some of these legends are documented, and none are more well-documented than La Bête du Gévaudan Dec 28, 2017 • 4 min read
Sergeant Stubby By Emily G. Thompson The battlefields of World War I were the scene of much heroism. These heroes came from all walks of life. One unique hero, however, walked on all fours! Oct 20, 2017 • 3 min read
The Cat with Vitiligo By Emily G. Thompson Vitiligo is a skin condition in which pale white patches develop on the skin. It’s caused by a lack of melanin, a pigment in the skin. It’s most commonly observed in humans. Oct 14, 2017 • 3 min read
