Flaco the owl’s troubled freedom: A meditation on zoos, stories and empathy
New Yorkers hold a memorial for Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle owl who died last week, leaving cards in his memory under a tree ...
Has necrology hit a dead end?
“Whether it’s a case of death takes a holiday, or he was a VIP deserving a solo appearance, Frederick Hartnell ‘Rich’ Greene III appears to be the only death notice in Saturday’s online Herald ,” ...
'Monumental': AI helps locate rare Aussie bird not seen in more than 30 years
The plains-wanderer bird was rediscovered roaming in Melbourne's west after AI call recognisers picked up its distinct calls in the state's Volcanic Plains.
Melbourne Zoo investigating the unexpected death of gorilla Kimya
The pair became parents to Kanzi in 2015, marking the first gorilla born at Melbourne Zoo in 15 years. Zoo staff described ...
Cute baby animals bring visitors to zoos and aquariums. What happens when they grow up?
One of the best things that can happen to a zoo or aquarium is for one of their resident animals to go viral. But what ...
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Alleged 'Pam the Bird' creator may have to wait 18 months behind bars until trial
The man accused of spray-painting "Pam the Bird" graffiti around Melbourne faces the prospect of languishing in jail for 18 months until a trial, after a Victorian magistrate denied his bid for bail.
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Tribute and possible copycat Pam the Bird images painted across Melbourne
In the days since Mr Gibson-Burrell’s arrest, at least one obvious Pam the Bird tribute has popped up in a Melbourne laneway. “Big week for Pam The Bird. A notorious genius or brazen vandal?