Posted on 22. June 202321. June 2023

Lolita: Serious doubts regarding Howard Garrett’s analysis

Published on the Facebook page of Bruck Lab the 28.05.2023.

Pseudo-science is typical of zoo opponents. Howard Garrett from the Orca Network has made claims about some vocalisations from the orca Lolita, also called Toki or Tokitae, that do not withstand a closer reputable examination.

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Posted on 21. June 202321. June 2023

conservation / media-echo

Wuppertal: Nationwide unparalleled pilot project for the conservation of the fire salamander

Published on the Facebook page of Wuppertal Green Zoo the 27.05.2023.

The Ark Project Fire Salamander can now enter the first practical implementation phase. With it, an unparalleled pilot project has started thanks to Wuppertal Green Zoo.

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Posted on 18. June 202317. June 2023

animal welfare / education / media-echo

Simmons: Is ‘Empty the Tanks Day’ in animals’ best interest?

Published on bostonherald.com the 13.05.2023. | By: Mark Simmons

The renowned expert Mark Simmons speaks about “Empty the Tanks“. He explains that the animal rights industry’s campaign is not in the best interest of animal welfare.

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Posted on 17. June 202317. June 2023

animal welfare / media-echo

Elephants enjoy presence of zoo visitors, researchers find

Published on aol.co.uk the 22.05.2023. | By: Nina Messey

Many animals perceive the presence of visitors at the zoo very positively. A new study now also clearly confirms this in the case of elephants.

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Posted on 16. June 202314. June 2023

education / media-echo

Spain: Orca attack on sailing yacht

Published on spiegel.de the 12.05.2023.

Time and again, orcas attack boats. The reason for this remains unclear. The article takes a look at an incident that occurred in May on the route from Tenerife to mainland Spain.

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Posted on 15. June 202314. June 2023

conservation / media-echo

Zurich Zoo: Four beaks for conservation

Published on zoo.ch the 17.05.2023.

The Ural owls that have hatched at Zurich Zoo will soon play an important role in Austria. The aim is to return the species to the wild.

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Posted on 15. June 202314. June 2023

conservation / media-echo

Thousands of Endangered Toad Tadpoles Released by Fort Worth Zoo

Published on fwtx.com the 17.04.2023.

Over 700,000 tadpoles and eggs of the Houston toad have been released. Fort Worth Zoo announced this huge success together with its project partners.

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Posted on 14. June 202314. June 2023

animal welfare / education / media-echo

Marine Mammal Experts: Keep Orca Safe in Miami

Published on humanewatch.org the 12.05.2023.

Leading experts on marine mammals have found clear and fact-based words as well as strong reasons against the plan to reintroduce the old orca Lolita, also called Toki or Tokitae.

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Posted on 14. June 202321. June 2023

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Philippine crocodiles: IUCN congratulates Cologne Zoo

Published on the Facebook page of the IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group the 12.05.2023.

The IUCN‘s crocodile specialists congratulate Cologne Zoo on the transport of the Philippine crocodiles. They emphasize the importance of the zoo’s work.

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Posted on 12. June 202318. June 2023

education / media-echo

They’re Taking ALL My Fish…

Published on Paul Cuffaro’s YouTube channel the 14.05.2023.

The fish keeper and YouTuber talks about a proposal in Florida that would make it impossible for him to legally keep the majority of his fish.

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