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If you've ever wondered who would win in a fight between a porcupine and a tiger, a little dust-up at the Calgary Zoo this weekend has found a definitive winner.
Earlier this week, a wild porcupine made its way into Sarma the tiger's habitat, and despite her being massively larger than the prickly lil' rodent, the poor thing came out of the encounter with over 100 quills embedded in her paws.
"Using its best defense mechanism – its quills – the porcupine escaped to safety but Sarma was left with a painful reminder of the encounter," said the Calgary Zoo on Instagram.
The veterinarian team carefully removed the quills from the tiger's paws and she seems to be doing better following the fight.
"Sarma recovered well from the procedure and can be seen in her outdoor habitat – albeit walking gingerly as she heals," said the Zoo. "The health and safety of the animals we love and care for is our utmost priority."
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If You Live In The GTA Your House May Be Powered By Animal Sh*t From The Toronto Zoo
Thank the hippos next time you see them!
The animals at the Toronto Zoo have brought joy to people for many years and now they're helping create renewable power for 250 homes in the GTA.
The ZooShare Biogas Cooperative just launched its newest project to create renewable power from zoo manure and food waste, according to a press release.
The ZooShare Biogas Project has partnered up with the Toronto Zoo, Loblaws Companies Ltd., and EnerFORGE to create renewable power from 2,000 tonnes of manure from the zoo and 15,000 tonnes of food waste from restaurants, grocery stores and other locations in Toronto.
The food waste and manure will turn into, "enough renewable power for approximately 250 homes while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by as much as 20,000 tonnes per year," reads the press release.
This green initiative is driven by the looming threat of climate change and will even reuse the manure and food after it has been processed as fertilizer for nearby farms.
This article’s cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.
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The Toronto Zoo's Magical Glowing Trail Is Reopening This Month & Tickets Are On Sale Now
Wander along an illuminated path beneath the stars.
Prepare for a trip to the future, because Terra Lumina is officially bringing its illuminated night walk back to the Toronto Zoo on July 29.
Terra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Into A Bright Future first opened at the Zoo in December 2019, but was closed several times due to lockdowns.
The event takes you along a 1.5-kilometre trail filled with glowing displays, dazzling projections, and immersive sounds.
You'll be transported far into the year 2099, where animals and people have learned to live in harmony.
Tickets for the experience are now available online, so get ready to explore the future this month.
Terra Lumina
Price: $29.99 per adult, $14 parking
When: Reopening July 29, 2021
Address: 2000 Meadowvale Rd., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Take a trip to the year 2099 at this enchanted trail filled with lights and sounds.
Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.
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3 Pet Turtles Were Abandoned In The Toronto Zoo Parking Lot During A Heatwave This Week
The Toronto Zoo says this isn't the first time.
Three red-eared slider turtles were abandoned in a plastic tote with only a few inches of water in a closed Toronto Zoo parking lot on July 6.
The turtles were left defenceless against the weather during a heat warning for the city with only a "small piece of cork" to hide under, according to the Toronto Zoo.
Fortunately, they were found by a movie crew filming nearby.
Eric Cole, The Toronto Zoo's director of wildlife and welfare, told Narcity the turtles would have "perished" if they hadn't been found in time.
"[People] usually abandon them somewhere where they where they think they might be found," he stated. "We wouldn't have found them because they weren't even left at the front gate."
Cole says the turtles are doing fine and are currently in the Toronto Zoos' reptile quarantine facility being cared for until they can be moved to their new home.
On Friday, Cole says the turtles will be moved to Little RES Q, a non-profit reptile rescue specializing in red-eared sliders turtles.
Cole told Narcity that dozens of turtles have been abandoned at the Toronto Zoo over the years, along with many other animals.
While staff usually end up caring for the animals, the Zoo also actively searches for alternative homes.
"That's not our job, really, to take every abandoned pet in Canada because our whole Zoo would be full."
Cole urges people to think twice before buying a turtle or exotic pet.
"I would never encourage anyone to get an exotic animal for a pet. You know, but these animals [turtles] can live to be 50 to 60 years old. So are you prepared to look after them for their whole life?"
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