WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Sedgwick County Zoo says its five pregnant African elephants are doing wonderfully. The elephants are due to give birth between early spring and fall. On Tuesday, the zoo provided an “Elephant Bumpdate” on social media. It said the expectant moms get regular ultrasounds as part of their specialized care and training.

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) — or bird flu — is confirmed in Sedgwick County. The infection was found in the backyard chickens of a rural home. The virus spreads rapidly in birds, and with nearly 600 birds ...

The virus spreads rapidly in birds, and with nearly 600 birds at the Sedgwick County Zoo, an outbreak could be disastrous. Zoo officials are taking procedures to protect their wildlife. “We’re not being reactive,