• Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 8th, 2015
48-Million-Year-Old Horse Fetus Unearthed in Germany

48-Million-Year-Old Horse Fetus Unearthed in Germany

The ancient fetus was found among the remains of its mom

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 8th, 2014
47-Million-Year-Old Horse Remains Come Complete with an Unborn Foal

47-Million-Year-Old Horse Remains Come Complete with an Unborn Foal

The ancient mare died while still pregnant after breathing in poisonous gases from a volcano, researchers say

Rare Somali Wild Ass Born at Zoo Basel in Switzerland

Rare Somali Wild Ass Born at Zoo Basel in Switzerland

The foal is the offspring of mom Djara and dad Gigolo, keepers say

Scotland's Highland Wildlife Park Welcomes Endangered Baby Przewalski's Horse

Scotland's Highland Wildlife Park Welcomes Endangered Baby Przewalski's Horse

The foal was born on September 2, is already out and about in the park's main reserve

Critically Endangered Somali Wild Ass Born at Zoo Basel in Switzerland

Critically Endangered Somali Wild Ass Born at Zoo Basel in Switzerland

Conservationists say the foal's birth is crucial for the survival of its species

Poitou Donkey Foal Is Thriving at Zoo in Germany

Poitou Donkey Foal Is Thriving at Zoo in Germany

The young donkey is still nursing, keepers say he has a surprisingly large appetite

Picture of the Day: Teddy Bear Adopts Orphaned Foul, Cuddles with It

Picture of the Day: Teddy Bear Adopts Orphaned Foul, Cuddles with It

The foal doesn't have a mother, snuggles up to the teddy bear whenever it gets lonely

Emaciated Mare Leads Its Foal to Safety, Dies Shortly After

Emaciated Mare Leads Its Foal to Safety, Dies Shortly After

The journey took five days, during which the mare fought off illness and exhaustion

Foal Left Half Dead by Bull Terrier Makes Amazing Recovery, Wins Riding Competition

Foal Left Half Dead by Bull Terrier Makes Amazing Recovery, Wins Riding Competition

The vet who decided not to put Bertie to sleep can now rejoice at his decision