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1 day ago

Field Notes: Capybara Pups, Falcons, Supermarket Dance Parties, and Living on a Shellmound

At the Sacramento Zoo, a first-time mother named Peppermint Patty just gave birth to five capybara pups a small herd of damp, round newcomers already paddling around the zoo's pond like seasoned pros. The keepers say the babies are walking, eating solid food, and keeping close to their patient mom. Capybaras, the world's largest rodents, are built for both land and water, and these tiny swimmers are no exception all fur, webbed feet, and curiosity.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Snapp Shots: Remembering the late Jane Goodall's visit to the Oakland Zoo

Jane Goodall's recognition of chimpanzee emotions transformed animal behavior science and reshaped zoo practices to prioritize individual animal welfare.
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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
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German Zoo Kills 12 Baboons, Danish Zoo Wants Pets for Food

Killing healthy animals in zoos raises serious scientific and ethical concerns about human-animal relationships.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
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New rules to come into force in all UK zoos for staff and visitors

New regulations for zoos in Britain aim to improve animal welfare standards.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

This lynx could become the first UK zoo-born cat to be successfully released into the wild

Basically I'm Tinder for the zoo-born lynx, our nature is very fragmented, due to railways and streets and cities. And this means we created a lot of barriers for the lynx.
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