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Taipei Zoo mourns loss of beloved pygmy hippo Thabo
Taipei Zoo mourns the loss of Thabo, a pygmy hippo, who died from an infection and weather changes. An autopsy revealed malnutrition and circulatory issues.2025/03/11 10:27 -
Taipei and Shanghai zoos to exchange penguins, red pandas
Taipei Zoo plans to exchange African penguins for red pandas with Shanghai Zoo, enhancing genetic diversity and fostering wildlife conservation. The MOU also covers professional development and healthcare collaboration.2024/12/18 10:41 -
Taipei Zoo boosts efforts to shield animals from cold
Taipei Zoo enhances animal care amid cold air mass, adjusting diets and using heaters and heat lamps. Primates huddle for warmth; reptiles get extra heat.2024/11/29 14:43 -
Adoption set for snapping turtle if unclaimed
Miaoli Animal Care and Health Office in Taiwan is set to open adoption for a common snapping turtle on Nov. 22 if unclaimed. The turtle, an invasive species, was found in Zhunan Township. Adoption requires proof of experience or animal protection courses and adequate space.2024/11/20 09:08 -
Taipei Zoo mourns the loss of its last American bison
Discover the story of Taipei Zoo’s last American bison, Jiaowa, and the challenges of caring for aging animals. Learn about the zoo’s recent losses and the impact on its team.2024/09/05 11:22 -
Hsinchu Zoo reports hippo chip-feeding incident to police
Discover the story of a visitor feeding hippos potato chips at Hsinchu Zoo, sparking outrage and leading to police involvement. Learn how the zoo is responding to promote animal safety.2024/08/15 14:51 -
Miaoli ramps up fight against illegal animal traps
Discover how the Miaoli Animal Care and Health Office is combating illegal animal trapping with increased inspections and education, following numerous rescue cases. Learn about the penalties for offenders and the office’s initiatives to protect pets.2024/08/14 23:00 -
Taipei Zoo mourns the loss of beloved camel Yu Yeh at 26
Discover the story of Yu Yeh, the 26-year-old dromedary camel at Taipei Zoo, who passed away after battling health issues. Learn about the zoo’s care for aging animals.2024/07/04 15:20 -
Taipei Zoo celebrates panda Yuan Bao’s 4th birthday
The Taipei Zoo celebrated Yuan Bao the panda’s fourth birthday with a unique cake and shared knowledge about her care, diet adjustments during pseudo-pregnancy, and future prospects.2024/06/28 18:28 -
Pets overtake newborns: Taiwan’s shifting family dynamics
In Taiwan, pet registrations have surpassed the number of newborns, highlighting a shift towards pet ownership and an increasing demand for pet healthcare. Veterinarians are now more common than pediatricians, with pets often treated as family members.2024/04/26 15:17 -
Doggy Christmas party brings holiday cheer to beloved pets
Taipei’s Family Dog hosts a unique Christmas celebration, bringing together over 20 dogs and their owners for a festive feast. Embracing the growing trend of including pets in holiday festivities, the event highlights the increasing importance of pets in family life and supports animal shelters.2023/12/25 11:15 -
Pets join owners at Christmas charity event for stray dogs
The Family Dog center in Taipei organized a heartwarming charity event, uniting pet owners and their furry companions in the festive season. The event, aimed at supporting stray animals, featured shared meals and a "Promise Tree" initiative, highlighting community spirit and pet-owner bonding.2023/12/24 15:01 -
DPP’s Hsiao Bi-khim lands in Taiwan with her four cats
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) vice presidential candidate Hsiao Bi-khim returned to Taiwan from New York with her four beloved cats, arriving at Taoyuan International Airport. Accompanied by security officers, Hsiao handled her immigration procedures while waving to reporters and travelers. She then proceeded to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency to take care of the entry quarantine procedures for her cats. As her feline friends meowed from within their carriers, Hsiao comforted them and fed them treats. She personally confirmed the purchase of canned food and dry kibble for her pets before leaving the airport under the escort of security personnel. Hsiao had returned to Taiwan on Nov. 20 to report for duty and submit her resignation, registered for the elections the following day, and rallied support in Hualien. She then returned to the United States on Nov. 26 to finalize her resignation and pack her belongings before making her journey back to Taiwan with her cats.2023/11/30 21:54