Posted on 24. November 202024. November 2020

Endangered Kroombit tinker frog bred in captivity for first time after 20 years of trying

Published on abc.net.au the 16.11.2020. | By: Inga Stünzner & Paul Culliver

The endangered Kroombit tinker frog could be bred under human care for the very first time, also thanks to the commitment of a zoo.

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Posted on 23. November 202022. November 2020

history / media-echo

Britain’s zoos risk ‘extinction’ as red tape blocks emergency funds for hundreds of parks

Published on express.co.uk the 15.11.2020. | By: David Williamson

In Britain, many zoos and aquariums are facing closure as bureaucracy blocks urgently needed emergency funds to make up for the losses.

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Posted on 22. November 2020

conservation / media-echo

Asiatic Cheetahs in Danger

Exklusiv für zoos.media – 22th of November in 2020. Autor: Philipp J. Kroiß

Not many people know about the existence of Asiatic cheetahs, which is a problem because they need protection. We interviewed expert Morteza Pourmirzai.

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Posted on 22. November 202024. November 2020

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Cologne Zoo: Long Night at the Aquarium 2020 Online

Published on the Facebook page of Cologne Zoo the 14.11.2020.

One of the highlights of the Cologne Zoo year is the Long Night at the Aquarium. Due to the political measures relating to the Covid-19 crisis, this year, it could only take place online.

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Posted on 21. November 202020. November 2020

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Why Butterflies Sip the Tears of Tortoises

Published on geo.de the 14.09.2013.

Butterflies are known to feed on blossoms, however, you can also observe them consuming tears, sweat, blood, urine, faeces, and mud. Why is that?

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Posted on 19. November 202019. November 2020

media-echo / research

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Guidelines to Abnormal Behavior in Captive Nonhuman Primates

Published on sciencedirect.com the 12.11.2020. | By: Maya Kummrow

A scientific study about abnormal behaviour in primates under human care: How do you handle it diagnostically and therapeutically? This paper provides an answer.

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Posted on 18. November 202017. November 2020

conservation / media-echo

Hagenbeck receives valuable leopards from South Korea

Published on zeit.de the 09.11.2020.

Hagenbeck Zoo has received valuable animals from South Korea: North Chinese leopards. They are to help preserve the species in the long term.

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Posted on 17. November 202016. November 2020

conservation / media-echo

‘We’ve got to bring those wallabies back’: how a species was saved

Published on watoday.com.au the 08.11.2020. | By: Harriet Alexander

Peter Pigott fights for the survival of the Parma wallabies, also called Parma kangaroos. Zoos are also helping to preserve the species.

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Posted on 16. November 202014. November 2020

education / media-echo

‘Escape From Extinction’ documentary details challenges and hope

Published on attractionsmagazine.com the 04.11.2020. | By: Susan & Simon Veness

The sixth mass extinction of species and how to successfully face it are subjects of the documentary “Escape From Extinction“. Zoos also play a role in it.

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Posted on 15. November 202014. November 2020

education / media-echo

Dortmund Zoo: Dinner at the Rhino House

Published on the Facebook page of Dortmund Zoo the 02.11.2020.

Dortmund Zoo is currently home to the oldest and the youngest rhinos in Germany – the article is about the rhinoceros grandmother Natala.

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