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The Philadelphia Zoo presents Jambi, a male baby Sumatran orangutan, to the public on Wednesday. He clings to his mother Tua, who birthed him in June.

Philadelphia Zoo introduces Jambi, the first Sumatran orangutan born there in 15 years

Born in June to his mom Tua, Jambi is considered a "major conservation win" for the critically endangered species.

Beatrice Forman

The Dogist, a viral dog photographer with more than 9 million followers, is meeting fur babies in Philly this week. Here's what we know and who he's met so far.

Viral dog photography account the Dogist is in Philly. Here’s what we know.

FILE - This undated photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick. Another mild winter and other favorable factors likely means the 2024 tick population will be equal to last year or larger, some researchers say. (CDC via AP, File)

Ticks love hot weather, too. How to avoid these common tick diseases.

Marlene Cimons, Washington Post

Toronto Animal Services is rolling out its "Good Dogs, Bad Names" adoption campaign, imploring potential pet parents to re-home — and re-name — the shelter dogs. Names include Danny DeVito, Garlic Bread, Mothball, SHRIMPS SHRIMPS SHRIMPS, and more.

Toronto animal shelter launches unhinged ‘good dogs, bad names’ adoption campaign

Joie Henney, 65, sits with his emotional support alligator, Wally, inside his home in 2019. The alligator has been Henney's companion since 2015.

Wally — Pa.’s famous emotional support alligator — is missing after being stolen from enclosure, owner says

Beatrice Forman

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