Increasing evidence that bears are not carnivores
Bears are not cats or dogs, and feeding them like they are likely shortens their lives.
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Chimpanzees stayed in an 'invisible cage' after zoo enclosure was enlarged—South African study
Captive chimpanzees are one of the most popular species kept in zoos because of their charismatic appeal and similarity to humans. They are the closest living relatives of humans because of the shared genes and behavioral ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 21, 2024
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Black-footed ferret cloned to help preserve endangered species
A team of researchers from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, ViaGen, Revive & Restore, Pets & Equine, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and San Diego Zoo Global has worked together to clone a black-footed ferret as ...
Baby elephant dies rejected by family at Swedish zoo
A two-week old elephant has died after being rejected by her family following the birth of another elephant calf, Sweden's Boras Zoo announced Friday.
Plants & Animals
Apr 9, 2021
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It's a girl: Japan zoo's star panda baby gets a checkup
The baby panda who has become an overnight celebrity in Japan is a girl.
Plants & Animals
Jun 23, 2017
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Death of rare turtle leaves 3 remaining in the world
The only known female member of one of the world's rarest turtle species has died at a zoo in southern China, officials said Sunday.
Plants & Animals
Apr 15, 2019
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Web users to write ‘Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxies’
(PhysOrg.com) -- Today saw the launch of Galaxy Zoo 2, a website that invites members of the public to help create a detailed guide to some of the Universe's most fascinating objects. The online project is led by a team including ...
Space Exploration
Feb 17, 2009
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Emergency preparedness in zoos and aquariums
You need only look at the papers or television news to see the reports. Infectious disease outbreaks, weather emergencies and disasters both natural and man-made. They're all not just threats to human populations – they ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 17, 2014
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Strange galaxy perplexes astronomers
With the help of citizen scientists, a team of astronomers has found an important new example of a very rare type of galaxy that may yield valuable insight on how galaxies developed in the early Universe. The new discovery ...
Astronomy
Dec 2, 2014
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Rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise born in Swiss zoo
Visitors to a Swiss zoo caught a glimpse on Friday of a rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise born in May.
Ecology
Jun 3, 2022
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