18. March 2022

Rhino from Zurich refreshes gene pool in Rwanda

Published on tierwelt.ch the 04.03.2022. | By: Géraldine Wälchli

News about Olmoti: The rhino born in Zurich Zoo in 2014 was released into the wild in the Akagera National Park, and it looks like he has settled in quite well.

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8. March 20228. March 2022

history, media-echo

Malta: PN will ban new zoos and importation of exotic animals

Published on newsbook.com.mt the 24.02.2022. | By: Jurgen Balzan

The Maltese government wants to prohibit the establishment of new zoos and stop the importation of exotic animals into the country.

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7. March 20226. March 2022

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American Humane Launches the Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation

Published on americanhumane.org the 16.02.2022.

In future, the “Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation” will honour people who have rendered valuable contributions to conservation.

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6. March 20226. March 2022

animal welfare, education, history, media-echo

Chick culling ban: A loss for the environment, animal protection and the economy

Published on agrarheute.com the 24.02.2022. | By: Sabine Leopold

Hasty political action of the previous German government has created more problems than it solved in regards to chick culling.

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5. March 20223. March 2022

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

Swiss Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Animal Rights Measures

Published on humanewatch.org the 18.02.2022.

With almost 80% opposing votes, Swiss voters have rejected proposals from animal rights activists with striking clarity.

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2. March 20221. March 2022

conservation, history, media-echo

Zurich Zoo: Birthday of the oldest spectacled bear in Europe

Published on tierwelt.ch the 31.01.2022. | By: Jil Schuller

Sisa was born in 1992 at Zurich Zoo and has now turned 30. Her life story is also a story of success for the husbandry of spectacled bears.

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1. March 20221. March 2022

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EU Commission rejects EU-wide ban of wild animals in circuses

Published on gerati.de the 19.02.2022. | By: Silvio Harnos

The European Greens had tried to introduce a ban of wild animals in circuses via oral question – the attempt failed.

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26. February 20224. March 2022

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

PETA Shelter 2021: Death rate increases significantly

Exclusively for zoos.media – 22.02.2022. Author: Philipp J. Kroiß

In 2021, well over 1,500 animals died in PETA‘s animal shelter – a total of over 43,000 dogs, cats and other animals since records began.

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26. February 202225. February 2022

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Bristol Zoo will close site in September after 186 years

Published on walesonline.co.uk the 15.02.2022. | By: Tess de la Mare & Dominic Picksley

The fifth oldest zoo in the world is closing its site in Bristol after 186 years, only to reopen in Gloucestershire, almost 60 kilometres away.

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25. February 202224. February 2022

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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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