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Batang and her infant in the Great Ape House are seen the Smithsonian&#039;s National Zoo in Washington. National Zoo officials are celebrating the birth of a Bornean orangutan, the first at the zoo in 25 years. Officials said in a statement Tuesday, that Batang gave birth to a son Monday. Staffers are cautiously optimistic that the new member of the critically endangered species will thrive since they have seen Batang nursing the infant, who has been clinging to his mother.

It’s a boy! Orangutan born at National Zoo, 1st in 25 years

Batang and her infant in the Great Ape House are seen the Smithsonian&#039;s National Zoo in Washington. National Zoo officials are celebrating the birth of a Bornean orangutan, the first at the zoo in 25 years. Officials said in a statement Tuesday, that Batang gave birth to a son Monday. Staffers are cautiously optimistic that the new member of the critically endangered species will thrive since they have seen Batang nursing the infant, who has been clinging to his mother.

September 14, 2016, 11:01am Latest News

National Zoo officials are celebrating the birth of a Bornean orangutan, the first at the zoo in 25 years. Read story

Buffalo kicked customer after slaughterhouse workers shot it in head, lawsuit claims

September 13, 2016, 10:43am Northwest

A Portland man filed a $55,000 lawsuit Monday against a Sandy slaughterhouse — claiming he suffered a huge gash to his leg after workers botched the killing of a water buffalo he’d arranged to be butchered. Read story

James Evans, CEO of illume, sits with Juanita Stern in her home with her terrier, Pup-Pup. Juanita had her dog and cats spayed and neutered by Charm City Companions, who also operated on Pup-Pup without charge when he was sick. Charm City Companions is a nonprofit supported by illume.

Baltimore marketing pro serves both pets & people

James Evans, CEO of illume, sits with Juanita Stern in her home with her terrier, Pup-Pup. Juanita had her dog and cats spayed and neutered by Charm City Companions, who also operated on Pup-Pup without charge when he was sick. Charm City Companions is a nonprofit supported by illume.

September 9, 2016, 6:05am Life

As a child, Baltimore native James Evans would bring home stray dogs, something he said drove drive his mother crazy. Read story

Mitchell Baldwin gets a kiss from Oliver, a 22-month-old Guardian Angels Medical Service dog.

Veterans savor 4-legged support

Mitchell Baldwin gets a kiss from Oliver, a 22-month-old Guardian Angels Medical Service dog.

September 9, 2016, 6:00am Life

German shepherds named Lily, Oliver, Shilo and Faith have been in their new homes for less than a month, but they’ve already made life-altering improvements for the local veterans with whom they’ve been teamed. Read story

Guam kingfishers are not too active by nature, so at zoos and aviaries they don&#039;t need a big exhibit.

Rare kingfishers hatch at aviary

Guam kingfishers are not too active by nature, so at zoos and aviaries they don&#039;t need a big exhibit.

September 9, 2016, 6:00am Life

The tan and white Guam kingfisher perches quietly on a branch at the top of a tree, watching visitors walk past her exhibit at the National Aviary. Read story

San Diego zoo officials on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, burned items containing rhinoceros horn with an estimated black market value of $1 million in a symbolic gesture to show the United States is committed to ending illegal wildlife trafficking.

Zoo burns $1 million in rhino items

San Diego zoo officials on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, burned items containing rhinoceros horn with an estimated black market value of $1 million in a symbolic gesture to show the United States is committed to ending illegal wildlife trafficking.

September 8, 2016, 8:25pm Life

The San Diego Zoo burned items containing rhinoceros horn with an estimated black market value of $1 million in a symbolic gesture Thursday to show the U.S. is committed to ending illegal wildlife trafficking. Read story

Co-owner Ken Farley of Ferndale, Calif., and animal care supervisor Amanda Auston tend to Danniel, a giant Holstein steer, Tuesday at the Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka, Calif.

California steer one for record books

Co-owner Ken Farley of Ferndale, Calif., and animal care supervisor Amanda Auston tend to Danniel, a giant Holstein steer, Tuesday at the Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka, Calif.

September 8, 2016, 8:24pm Life

Holy cow! A giant, 1-ton Holstein steer who loves to eat bread and romps like a puppy at a Northern California zoo is vying for the title of world’s tallest bovine. Read story

Humane Society cats adopted at discount

September 8, 2016, 6:05am Clark County News

Twenty cats from the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society are up for adoption this month at a discounted fee of $25. Read story

Members of the Ridgefield City Council and parks board cut the ribbon Wednesday for the city&#039;s first off-leash dog park.

Ridgefield cuts ribbon on area where dogs can go leash-free

Members of the Ridgefield City Council and parks board cut the ribbon Wednesday for the city&#039;s first off-leash dog park.

September 5, 2016, 6:00am Clark County News

Ridgefield’s first off-leash dog area is open for play time. Read story

Emerson wakes from a cat nap Sunday afternoon in the center of Vintage Books in Vancouver. Previously known as Topper, the cat was taken to the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society when his terminally ill owner could no longer care for him. Becky Milner recognized his promise as a bookstore cat, adopted him for her shop and renamed him after a famous writer.

Bookstore welcomes new cat after death of popular Henry

Emerson wakes from a cat nap Sunday afternoon in the center of Vintage Books in Vancouver. Previously known as Topper, the cat was taken to the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society when his terminally ill owner could no longer care for him. Becky Milner recognized his promise as a bookstore cat, adopted him for her shop and renamed him after a famous writer.

September 4, 2016, 8:48pm Business

This is a sad cat tale with one happy ending. Read story