In an effort to save many endangered species in their country, Rio de Janeiro’s zoo has been taking in a collection of animals in order to become a maternity ward for many of them that have never been born in captivity.

By Tom Buckham There was no sign that the tiny white calf lying in the shade knew anything about his future role in the grand plan to save the addax, an endangered African antelope.

BUFFALO, N.Y. - For a nocturnal animal that lives high in the treetops, being able to see is no small matter. So on Monday, a monkey at the Buffalo Zoo underwent double cataract surgery to restore part of his vision. Phantom, a 4-year-old douroucouli, got the vision back in one eye after Dr.