And the zoo, its donors and the public say they will continue to suffer because of it. Delaware County Common Pleas Court Judge David Gormley noted Murnane's cooperation in an investigation of his superiors,

Aardvarks are unique-appearing nocturnal burrowing animals with badger-like paws and a long snout that is shaped something like a pig's; in fact, their name is Afrikaans for "earth pig."

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park celebrates the birth of its first aardvark calf, a significant addition to the park.

Finland will return two giant pandas to China in November, more than eight years ahead of time, as the zoo where they live can no longer afford their upkeep, the chair of the zoo's board told Reuters on Tuesday.

The agreement stipulated a 15-year stay for the pandas in Finland. However, they will now undergo a month-long quarantine before being transported back to China, as stated by Ahtari Zoo. The zoo has invested over €8 million ($8.

Finland will return two giant pandas to China in November, more than eight years ahead of time, as the zoo where they live can no longer afford their upkeep.