Posted on 25. February 202224. February 2022

Basel Zoo says “Thank you Basel!”

Published on zoobasel.ch the 13.02.2022.

The Primate Initiative has failed: around 75% voted against fundamental rights for primates. A very clear vote against animal rights populism.

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Posted on 24. February 202223. February 2022

education / media-echo

HR4521: Animal rights activists vs. exotic pet owners

Published on the Facebook page of the Badgerland Reptile Rescue the 09.02.2022.

Animal rights organisations like PETA and the HSUS want to harm all exotic animal owners with the new HR4521 legislation – it affects all sorts of species and projects.

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Posted on 23. February 202222. February 2022

conservation / media-echo

Animal breeding at Jersey Zoo to be reduced

Published on bbc.com the 12.02.2022.

Due to Brexit: As animal transports become more and more complicated due to increased hurdles in transport, Jersey Zoo has decided to breed less.

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Posted on 21. February 202220. February 2022

animal welfare / conservation / media-echo / research

Vaccine trial for killer elephant virus begins

Published on bbc.com the 03.02.2022. | By: Victoria Gill

Could a vaccine stop the deadly EEHV? Together with the University of Surrey, Chester Zoo is starting the vaccine trial that could save many lives.

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Posted on 20. February 2022

history / media-echo

SeaWorld & Cedar Fair: An Open Letter to Scott Ross

Published on vocal.media the 09.02.2022. | By: Jenna Deedy

In light of SeaWorld‘s potential takeover of the amusement park operator Cedar Fair, this letter does not hold back on criticism of SeaWorld’s CEO.

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Posted on 19. February 202217. February 2022

conservation / history / media-echo

Planet Penguin: Fluffy Offspring

Published on wochenblatt.es the 04.02.2022.

This year, the penguins in Loro Parque‘s penguinarium have had offspring again: nine gentoo penguins, two southern rockhopper penguins, and one chinstrap penguin have hatched.

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Posted on 18. February 20221. March 2022

animal welfare / conservation / education / media-echo

Zurich: Zoo director Dressen on humans, animals, and fundamental rights

Published on nzz.ch the 05.02.2022. | By: Flurin Clalüna & Aline Wanner

Dr. Severin Dressen clarifies how the two fit together: being committed to nature, animal, and species conservation but not in favour of fundamental rights for animals.

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Posted on 17. February 202216. February 2022

conservation / history / media-echo

Endangered Visayan warty pig: Poor useful sow

Published on taz.de the 27.01.2022. | By: Heiko Werning

The Visayan warty pig is Zoo Animal of the Year 2022. The article talks about the gravely endangered species and the importance of zoos for its conservation.

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