21. May 202119. May 2021

About vegetarians and vegans, that are not

Published on the Twitter profile of the Clinic for Zoo Animals, Exotic Pets and Wildlife the 07.05.2021.

Marmots, rabbits, and hippos are all herbivores, right? Wrong! These myths have been debunked also thanks to research in modern zoos.

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20. May 202119. May 2021

education, media-echo

Stinging wasps are precious, not pointless, say scientists

Published on theguardian.com the 29.04.2021. | By: Damian Carrington

Wasps are often only perceived as a nuisance, however, they are actually much more than that – in a good way. The article sheds more light on the function of these insects.

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19. May 202117. May 2021

education, media-echo

Why Orcas Made Me A Better Trainer

Published on zoospensefull.com the 09.05.2021. | By: Peter Giljam

In the article, animal trainer Peter Giljam reports on how positively the time as an orca trainer in Loro Parque, Tenerife, influenced & helped him.

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18. May 202117. May 2021

education, media-echo

Hybrid Animals Are Not Nature’s Misfits

Published on the-scientist.com the 01.05.2021. | By: Ashley Yeager

Hybrids may form in nature and under human care. Slowly, we are learning more about them and also about what hybridisation has to do with evolution.

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16. May 202115. May 2021

conservation, education, media-echo

The path to a career in zoo medicine and conservation

Published on avma.org the 15.05.2021. | By: Kaitlyn Mattson

Being active in nature and species conservation is still a competitive and diverse field in veterinary medicine. This article offers interesting insights.

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15. May 202115. May 2021

anti-zoo-initiatives, education, media-echo

Criticism about zoos – Hellabrunn Zoo takes a stand

Published on hellabrunn.de.

Munich’s Hellabrunn Zoo has committed to constructive criticism but debunks typical prejudices against zoos and aquariums.

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14. May 202113. May 2021

animal welfare, education, media-echo

Are they going crazy? Why marine animals swim in circles

Published on galileo.tv the 27.04.2021.

Often, you can observe marine animals swimming in circles – not only in zoos and aquariums but also in nature. Why is that?

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6. May 20214. May 2021

education, media-echo

Bee sting – what to do? Krefeld Zoo Beekeeper answers

Published on our YouTube channel the 13.04.2021.

What should we do if we get stung by a bee? Christian Schuldt, beekeeper at Krefeld Zoo, explains how to correctly react to a bee sting.

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5. May 20213. May 2021

education, media-echo

Penguins are very likeable animals – and yet they are endangered by man

Published on bnn.de the 25.04.2021. | By: Susanne Jock

A beautiful photographic report was published in relation to the threat that penguins face. It looks at the penguin husbandry in Loro Parque.

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29. April 202128. April 2021

education, media-echo

Irish zoo designer Kieran Stanley: A visit should make you ‘fall in love with wildlife’

Published on irishtimes.com the 19.04.2021. | By: Anthea McTeirnan

The Irish zoo designer Kieran Stanley thinks that a visit to the zoo should make people fall in love with wildlife.

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