Vegas performers struggle to survive the coronavirus shutdown
 
Vegas performers struggle to survive the coronavirus shutdown

Las Vegas performers of Gladius The Show, an acrobatic equestrian production, struggle to survive the coronavirus shutdown. Their tour shows were cancelled and they still have to feed their 18 horses. But they keep their sprits high and train theirselves and horses every days.

CES 2020: Pet tech for pet parents – Video
 
CES 2020: Pet tech for pet parents – Video

CES will debut the latest and greatest in pet technology, from smart collars to smart litter boxes, that help pet parents better the lives of their fur babies.

The Animal Foundation Opens New Wing
 
The Animal Foundation Opens New Wing

On Tuesday, The Animal Foundation opened the doors to its new Engelstad Foundation Adoption center. (Mat Luschek/Review-Journal)

The Lion Habitat Ranch
 
The Lion Habitat Ranch

Located near the M Casino in Henderson, the Lion Habitat Ranch was established for the lions that are related to the original MGM lions.

Clark County Wetlands promotes 2019 Wetland Walker Program
 
Clark County Wetlands promotes 2019 Wetland Walker Program

This year the park will be celebrating the Northern Flicker. The program is designed to teach about that bird, and encourage people to visit the Wetlands and walk the same distance the bird migrates each year.

More than 550 animals seized from northeast Las Vegas home
 
More than 550 animals seized from northeast Las Vegas home

Las Vegas police and Clark County officials confiscated more than 550 animals from a northeast valley home Sunday Police were called Sunday morning after an unattended horse was walking around the neighborhood When police returned the horse, they found horses and roosters living in “deplorable” conditons Authorities recovered 13 horses, 150 hens and roosters, 400 pigeons, two guinea pigs and four turtles Animal control officials say charges for the homeowner are pending

The ban on commercial reptiles
 
The ban on commercial reptiles

Nevada Department of Wildlife officials are considering a ban or restrictions of commercial reptile collecting in the state. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas morning update for Friday April 21st
 
Las Vegas morning update for Friday April 21st

1. The cyclist that was struck and killed Tuesday near Red Rock Resort was Las Vegas reconstructive hand surgeon Kayvan Khiabani. Khaibani was the head of hand and microsurgery at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and chief of hand surgery at University Medical Center. His wife, Katy Barin, said her husband was a caring and confident father of two. Memorial services for Khiabani are being planned.

2.A rodent that is native to Argentina was found wandering in a parking lot Thursday. The Patagonian mara was picked up at around 3 pm near West Sahara Avenue and South Decatur Boulevard. The animal was taken to a county animal shelter and the owner is still unknown.

3. A man with multiple gunshot wounds was found meandering in a desert area in the southwest Las Vegas Valley Thursday night. Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Carlos Hank said that there is no information yet as to what happened to the man. Lt. Hank added that the man is in critical condition and is undergoing surgery.