26. May 202325. May 2023

animal welfare, conservation, media-echo

Thomas Ziegler, Head of Cologne Aquarium: The Man for Poisonous Snakes and Geckos in Need

Published on rp-online.de the 05.05.2023. | By: Claudia Hauser

Professor Thomas Ziegler is the head of the aquarium at Cologne Zoo and helps animals in need. He takes care of confiscated or found animals. Not only does he save individual animals, but he also helps to preserve entire species.

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25. May 202325. May 2023

animal welfare, anti-zoo-initiatives, media-echo

Ignoring Learned History: A Significant Oversight in Animal Welfare Decisions

Published on imata.org in spring of 2023. | By: Mark Simmons

Repeating mistakes over and over is counterproductive. This also applies in animal welfare. Regardless, the same mistake is being made in the case of the orca Lolita.

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24. May 202322. May 2023

animal welfare, media-echo

Nuremberg Zoo: Gastroscopy for dolphins & co.

Published on meeresakrobaten.de the 01.05.2023. | By: Susanne Gugeler

Prof. Dr. Med. Alexander Dechêne, head physician for gastroenterology in the clinic of Nuremberg, has gifted Nuremberg Zoo a gastroscope to treat the animals.

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22. May 202322. May 2023

animal welfare, media-echo

Lolita: The old orca’s health is not improving

Published on the Facebook page of Truth4Toki the 04.05.2023.

The geriatric orca Lolita, also called Tokitae or Toki, at Miami Seaquarium, is not getting any better. Her condition is only described as “stable”. However, for a transport, her health would have to improve significantly.

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18. May 202318. May 2023

animal welfare, history, media-echo

Zoo elephant survives only a few weeks in sanctuary

Exclusively for zoos.media – 10.05.2023. Author: Philipp J. Kroiß

A geriatric female elephant was transferred from an accredited zoo to an animal rights industry sanctuary. She survived the transfer for only a few weeks.

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14. May 202311. May 2023

animal welfare, media-echo

Toki May Have Hearing Deficiencies

Published on truth4toki.com the 22.04.2023.

In the course of the debate regarding the destiny of Lolita, also called Tokitae or Toki, evidence has been found that the old orca may suffer from a hearing loss.

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12. May 202311. May 2023

animal welfare, anti-zoo-initiatives, education, media-echo

Zoo Logic: Toki’s (a.k.a Lolita) Truth

Published on zoologic.libsyn.com the 20.04.2023. | By: Dr. Grey Stafford with Heather Keenan & Marni Wood

The guests of the podcast have spent decades at Miami Seaquarium, taking care of Lolita, also known as Tokitae or Toki. They talk about the old orca’s destiny.

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11. May 202310. May 2023

animal welfare, media-echo

Auckland Zoo: Big cats enjoy ‘super-sized’ meals!

Published on Auckland Zoo’s YouTube channel the 20.04.2023.

Big cats need to be fed large pieces of meat on the bone or whole carcasses to ensure their best health. Experts from Auckland Zoo explain this during a tiger feeding.

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10. May 202310. May 2023

animal welfare, media-echo

Toki, Lii & Loke: Sea pen husbandry poses threat to their health

Published on Truth4Toki’s Facebook page the 20.04.2023.

The Dolphin Company‘s and animal rights industry’s sea pen project poses a threat to the health of Lolita, also called Tokitae or Toki, and her two hookfin porpoise companions.

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9. May 20239. May 2023

animal welfare, conservation, education, media-echo, research

Cetaceans in aquariums: An ethical problem or a road to conservation?

Published on agenciasinc.es the 06.04.2023. | By: Pablo Mora

In the article, experts in the fields of animal husbandry, science, and conservation speak about the welfare and keeping of cetaceans in zoos and aquariums.

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