Bronx Zoo the wild. In December 2012, five Chinese yellow-headed box turtles, a critically endangered species, were born. In December 2015, the zoo rescued a juvenile Indian cobra which had stowed away on a cargo ship destined for New Jersey. The snake was found in poor condition being dehydrated, cold, and exposed to oil residue. The animal was brought to the zoo for recovery. It's unclear how the snake got onto the ship since it set out from Singapore, which is outside of the species' natural range. On July 29, 1985, two female Amur tigers killed 24-year-old animal keeper Robin Silverman after
Hip replacement (animal) performed in the medium-large breeds of dogs. An animal suffering from hip dysplasia may have been in some degree of chronic pain all its life from a very young age but mat show no overt sign of pain. Rather, they have adapted to the pain over an extended period, and learned to live with it. As a result in many animals, successful hip replacement is gives animals a level of playfulness and happiness not previously seen. As with all surgeries, results vary, and there is both risk and uncertainty involved. Animal hip replacements are usually made from the same material