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Adelaide Zoo Celebrates A Rare Milestone As Cassowary Couple Lays Three Stunning Green Eggs

After 34 years without a single egg, Adelaide Zoo's Southern Cassowaries have reached an exciting milestone. Martina and Jeffrey, the zoo's feathered couple, have produced three striking bright green eggs, although their fertility remains uncertain. Beyond their unusual appearance, these prehistoric-looking birds play a vital role in rainforest ecosystems and…

Bored Panda · 22h ago

Punch the monkey isn’t the first lonely zoo animal to capture our hearts – or raise troubling questions

For weeks, the story of Punch the monkey has tugged at heartstrings around the world. Videos of this lonely baby monkey at Japan’s Ichikawa Zoo have triggered global outpourings of empathy, grief and outrage.

The Conversation · Feb 24

Panda-mania: PM gushes over 'great friend of Australia'

China's warm and fuzzy reception for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been sealed with a visit to a panda centre in Chengdu.

AAP · Jul 17, 2025

Heatbroken lioness euthanised after partner's death

Adelaide Zoo vets have euthanised the oldest lioness in Australia after her pride partner died following a medical episode.

AAP · Oct 10, 2024

Giant panda diplomacy continues with new couple in SA

A new pair of pandas will take up residence at Adelaide Zoo as part of a swap announced during a Chinese state visit to Australia earlier this year.

AAP · Aug 24, 2024

China Says Relations With Australia Back 'On The Right Track'

China hailed mended ties with Australia on Monday, saying relations were "on the right track" as the trading partners moved on from a bitter economic dispute despite a duel for influence in the Pacific. Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived to a grand ceremonial welcome at Parliament House in Canberra.

International Business Times · Jun 17, 2024

Charming ambassadors with big appetites and universal appeal: China’s long history of ‘panda diplomacy’

During his visit to the Adelaide Zoo on Sunday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced that two “equally beautiful, lively, cute, and younger” pandas would be given to Australia to replace Wang Wang and Fu Ni, who will return to China later this year after calling Adelaide home for 15 years.

The Conversation · Jun 17, 2024

Grand Welcome For China's Li In Canberra Ahead Of Tricky Talks

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will receive a grand ceremonial welcome at Australia's parliament on Monday, the prelude to thorny talks expected to raise recent military confrontations and rising regional tensions.

International Business Times · Jun 16, 2024

Panda diplomacy reins as zoo awaits new residents

Adelaide Zoo will welcome two new residents in a panda swap as the China's second-highest ranking diplomat kicks off his first visit in seven years.

AAP · Jun 16, 2024

Chinese Premier Li Qiang's Diplomatic Mission In Australia

Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Australia aims to strengthen bilateral ties through trade, investment, and security cooperation, addressing challenges ...

Top News · Jun 15, 2024