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fromWIRED
1 week agoSnake Bros Keep Getting Bitten by Their Lethal Pets. Only Zoos Can Save Them
Chris Gifford was bitten by a venomous snake and relied on antivenom from a distant zoo to survive.
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fromThe Boutique Adventurer
1 week agoThese Are the U.S. Zoos Animal Lovers Should Visit at Least Once - The Boutique Adventurer: Luxury Adventure Travel Blog focussed on Emerging Destinations for those over 35
Zoos in the US can be ethical, focusing on conservation, education, and research, with many being AZA-accredited for animal care standards.
Pets
fromThe Boutique Adventurer
1 week agoThese Are the U.S. Zoos Animal Lovers Should Visit at Least Once - The Boutique Adventurer: Luxury Adventure Travel Blog focussed on Emerging Destinations for those over 35
Zoos in the US can be ethical, focusing on conservation, education, and research, with many being AZA-accredited for animal care standards.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months agoHow zoos are preparing animals for this weekend's massive winter storm
In Texas, the Houston Zoo has prepared its buildings and barns with heaters designed to withstand extreme conditions, the zoo said in a blog post on Friday. Animals will have access to extra hay and bedding, and food was stocked in advance. Across the Zoo, sensitive plants are being protected with coverings, and generators are positioned to provide backup power if needed, the blog post said.
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fromTravel + Leisure
4 months agoThis Is the First Zoo in the World to Be a Certified Night Sky Sanctuary-and You Can Visit After Dark, Too
Artis Park in Amsterdam earned Urban Night Sky Place status, reducing light pollution to protect nocturnal wildlife and restore natural darkness in the city center.
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5 months agoField 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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