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\t\t\t \n\t\t\tSometimes, nature delivers a surprise that feels almost miraculous. Scientists have confirmed that two small marsupial species \u2014 the pygmy long-fingered possum and the ring-tailed glider \u2014 are still alive in New Guinea, despite being previously believed to have vanished from the Earth more than 7,000 years ago. The discovery, years in the making, was [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n Red Fox Captured at the Port<\/p>\n Upon the ship\u2019s arrival, officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection captured the animal and transferred it to the Bronx Zoo the next day. The handoff placed the fox in the care of one of the most well-known and well-equipped zoological institutions in the country.<\/p>\n The fox is an approximately 11-pound male estimated to be about 2 years old. Early veterinary examinations found that the animal appears healthy \u2014 a remarkable outcome given the circumstances of its trip.<\/p>\n Keith Lovett, the zoo\u2019s director of animal programs, told the Associated Press<\/a>, \u201cHe seems to be settling in well.\u201d<\/p>\n Lovett added, \u201cIt\u2019s gone through a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n Federal Agency Responds to Stowaway Fox<\/p>\n The role of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the fox\u2019s story underscores that the agency\u2019s work extends beyond the human realm. When officers encountered the unexpected stowaway, they moved to secure the animal and connect it with appropriate care.<\/p>\n A spokesperson for Customs and Border Protection told New York Post<\/a>, \u201cCBP routinely works with our federal and state wildlife protection partners to protect regulated wildlife and is pleased to place this \u2018stowaway\u2019 in the Bronx Zoo\u2019s care.\u201d<\/p>\n The statement points to an established protocol for dealing with wildlife that arrives \u2014 intentionally or otherwise \u2014 at U.S. ports of entry, and the coordination between federal authorities and institutions like the Bronx Zoo that can provide specialized animal care.<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t \t\t\t \n\t\t\tA massive Kemp\u2019s ridley sea turtle \u2014 the world\u2019s smallest and most critically endangered sea turtle species \u2014 washed ashore on a Galveston, Texas, beach on March 7, 2026, launching an emergency rescue that has her fighting for survival at the Houston Zoo. And her story is arriving alongside a feel-good milestone: 27 turtles of [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n The Fox Is Under Veterinary Watch<\/p>\n The fox is currently being monitored and treated at the zoo\u2019s Animal Health Center. Preliminary evaluations indicate the animal is in good condition, offering some reassurance after its long and unusual journey.<\/p>\n While under veterinary care, the fox is being fed a diet that includes produce, proteins and biscuit-like items suitable for an omnivorous species. That varied menu reflects the dietary needs of red foxes, which in the wild are opportunistic eaters.<\/p>\n Zoo officials said the fox has not yet been named. A long-term placement will be determined once veterinary screenings are complete.<\/p>\n The zoo has said it will work to identify an \u201cappropriate long-term home for the animal.\u201d Whether that means a permanent spot at the Bronx Zoo or placement at another facility remains to be seen.<\/p>\n
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