Animal rights, human rights & zoos

Exclusive for zoos.media – 19.03.2017. Author: Philipp J. Kroiß

There is much talk about animal ethics, but little is known. So the article discusses animals in zoos in the context of current ethical discussion.

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19. October 20174. March 2018

animal welfare, education, media-echo, research

Whales are happy during training

Exclusive for zoos.media – 27.03.2017. Author: Philipp J. Kroiß

The science proves it: training in modern zoos and aquariums is fun for whales. In dolphins and whales, happiness hormones are found during training.

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18. October 201718. October 2017

animal welfare, education, media-echo, research

Dolphins are much happier at the zoo

Published in El Español on 31.03.2017. Author: Javier Peláez

An article from El Español with reference to a scientific study of European dolphins explains the possibilities for interpretation of the results. Here is the English translation.

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11. October 201727. April 2018

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

Great Pandas abused for bashing zoos … and failed

Exclusive for zoos.media – 01.07.2017. Author: Philipp J. Kroiß

ZEIT journalist Saskia Gerhard shows in her comments an anti-zoo attitude, which however, unbelievably, she supports with lies and disinformation.

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1. June 20171. September 2020

conservation, education, media-echo, research

Vancouver Aquarium takes a bold new lead on ocean conservation

Published on globalnews.ca the 08.06.2017. Author: Paula Baker

With the new organisation “Ocean Wise”, Vancouver Aquarium creates its profile as a place for conservation, educational and research projects.

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9. May 20173. February 2021

animal welfare, media-echo, research

Are Dolphins Healthier In Captivity? Science Has Told Us Yes!

Published on Awesome Ocean the 06.05.2017.

Scientists have been able to prove that dolphins in zoo environments were a lot healthier than their wild conspecifics. Husbandry does not make them sick.

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