After the death of the last female Sumatran rhino in Malaysia, conservationists have been given a glimmer of hope with the birth of a second Sumatran rhino in Indonesia. The 55-pound male calf was fathered by a male named Harapan, and the species is now estimated to be fewer than 50 animals. Conservationists are hopeful that the birth of the calf will help to boost the population of the species and ensure its survival.
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A wild African serval cat, nicknamed "Cocaine Cat" by social media users, has been found with cocaine in its system after escaping from a traffic stop and is now being cared for by the Cincinnati Zoo. The cat's story has been trending online in the wake of the release of the horror comedy film "Cocaine Bear," and it remains to be seen if the cat will be able to make a full recovery and live out its days in the zoo.