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CBS News
12-03-2025
- General
- CBS News
Polar bear Haley is moving to Detroit Zoo from Tennessee
A female polar bear will be transferred to the Detroit Zoo as part of a breeding recommendation and wildlife conservation effort. Haley, the 22-year-old polar bear, left Memphis Zoo in Tennessee over the weekend in preparation for her new home in Michigan. Lately, two polar bears have been part of the Detroit Zoo collection, a male named Nuka born in 2004 and a female named Suka born in 2012. Haley was born Nov. 15, 2002, at Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, New York. She arrived at the Memphis Zoo when she was four years old as a possible breeding partner for other polar bears in Memphis. Polar bears are the largest member of the bear family, and the populations in the wild Arctic have been affected by the melting of some of their sea ice habitat. Although she has never had cubs, Haley is a bright, inquisitive bear who enjoys enrichment, especially puzzle feeders," the Memphis Zoo reported. "She's also a guest favorite, often seen swimming and engaging with visitors at the underwater viewing windows." Koda, the other Memphis Zoo polar bear, will remain in Tennessee, and seems to be adjusting well to Haley's departure. "While we will miss Haley tremendously, we are proud to support polar bear conservation and look forward to seeing her thrive in her new home," the Memphis Zoo staff said. The Memphis Zoo has hosted polar bears since the 1930s. The site participates in the Polar Bears International and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Program, which works to support the populations of endangered species.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Thaw finally coming for Detroit as police joke about polar bears
There's hope that the deep freeze enveloping southeast Michigan –—and much of the country — will begin to thaw next week, but for now, it is prompting some generally serious folks to wisecrack. How cold is it? Well, it's so cold one suburban Detroit police agency posted to Facebook: "We are not saying it is cold outside, but this is an actual photograph from one of our in-car cameras last night." The picture is of a polar bear prowling a snow-covered street. We are not saying it is cold outside, but this is an actual photograph from one of our in-car cameras last night. Posted by Berkley Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Residents took the humor in stride, adding their own jokes. "I keep saying this is probably what Alaska feels like," one person commented. Others pointed out that Berkley High's mascot is a bear — but not a polar bear — and others urged making sure that Nuka and Suka were still at the Detroit Zoo. The cold, with wind chills as low as 10 degrees below zero this week, is expected to linger for a few days, with temperatures 5 to 10 degrees below normal, the National Weather Service warned. Thursday morning is expected to bring light snow, with highs reaching the low 20s. Friday and Saturday's forecast calls for it to get warmer, in the upper 20s. By Sunday, the temperature could rise above freezing, but just barely, in the mid-30s. More: It's cold, but your car doesn't care. Why you shouldn't warm your car up in the morning Monday, it could get warmer with highs in the 40s, with a chance of snow and rain. Still, cold weather, Michiganders know, is no laughing matter, and can be deadly. Funerals were held this week for two children who Detroit police said appeared to have frozen to death while they slept in a van in a downtown casino parking garage. Their caskets, one blue and the other pink, were adorned with flowers and stuffed animals. And in southwest Detroit, a water main break flooded hundreds of people out of their homes. Still, this week's more light-hearted social media post offered some respite from tragedy, if not the cold, and was good humor with a few folks imagining a polar bear actually was roaming around. A couple of them even mentioned the white bear looked like it wanted a Coca-Cola. Contact Frank Witsil: 313-222-5022 or fwitsil@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Metro Detroit weather forecast: Warmer temperatures on the way
BBC News
18-02-2025
- Health
- BBC News
London Zoo: Primates' tiny teeth treated
Two tiny primates at London Zoo are recovering after receiving dental pygmy slow loris Ernest and black-capped squirrel monkey Nuka were brought to the zoo's veterinary hospital for dental operations, after previous check-ups identified possible gum Zoo veterinarian Stefan Saverimuttu said: "Ernest and Nuka were star patients. Both of their dental operations went really well."It comes as the Rengent's Park zoo holds its Vets In Action week during half term, where as part of their ticket children have the chance to learn more about care for animals rescued from the illegal wildlife trade and to practise their own vet skills. The zoo said specialist veterinary dentist Dr Rachel Perry was called in to help ensure the best care for the animals, and Ernest and Nuka were each given a general anaesthetic for their dental exams, which allowed vets to carry out a full health check while the dentists exams and X-rays, the team of vets got to the bottom of the problem: a broken tooth had been lurking beneath Ernest's gum, causing swelling, and two of Nuka's teeth – a canine and incisor – needed they removed the problematic teeth the vets stitched up Ernest's and Nuka's gums, and they were eventually returned to their have been given anti-inflammatory medicine after their procedures and are being closely monitored. Mr Saverimuttu said: "Ernest is doing much better now that the troublesome tooth has been removed."Nuka was a bit wobbly after his anaesthesia, but within minutes he was back to his usual antics."He's been opting for softer foods while his mouth heals, which isn't too much of a hardship for him — he's always had a soft spot for softer foods."He added that since his operation Ernest had been able to go into a new part of his habitat to join a mate. "The two have been given a breeding recommendation, which means they can hopefully play a vital role in the European breeding programme to support this endangered species."
