Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Djanina Baptista, head gynaecologist at Cajueiro Hospital, stands in front of the closed doors of the birth registration office.

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There's so much symbolism behind these beautiful names.

The Denver Zoo has a new arrival and asked for your help choosing a name. Now, the results are in. Meet Maple! The baby African pancake tortoise's birth was announced on June 10. The zoo then turned ...

Zoo Miami has a new educational ambassador: "Piggy Sue", the African Warthog! Piggy Sue's mother Zoe, a 9-year-old African warthog, gave birth to her new baby on May 3rd at Zoo Miami. Unfortunately, ...

Two African penguin chicks have been born at Adventure Aquarium in Camden. Their birth comes as the species faces increased threats in the wild due to habitat loss and environmental factors. Oscar and ...