Posts published in “Animals”

The Franklin Park Zoo announced on Dec. 5 that after a rapid decline in health, Kitombe, the mighty western lowland gorilla, was euthanized after numerous health issues that were affecting his quality of life. He was 38.

A praying mantis has taken up residence along a particular fence along Carolina Avenue of late, and if you’ve never seen one before — and you can find this one — it’s quite an impressive sight.

We’re talking red-tailed hawks, bald eagles, and peregrine falcons. Learn about raptors in our region from a Boston Park Ranger in a new program at the Jamaica Plain Nature Centre on June 17 and 24.