4. March 20223. March 2022

Axolotls ‘genetically indistinguishable’ from other salamanders

Published on phys.org the 22.02.2022.

The article provides exciting insights into the genetics of salamanders and especially axolotls based on research from Kentucky University.

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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

history, media-echo

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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28. February 202227. February 2022

conservation, media-echo

Krefeld Zoo: Recently, among the red pandas

Published on Krefeld Zoo’s Facebook page the 18.02.2022.

In this post, Krefeld Zoo reports about the romantic relations among the red pandas and a Joint Venture with the WWF relating to conservation.

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27. February 202226. February 2022

conservation, media-echo

Ozark Hellbender Population Increases Due to St. Louis Zoo and Department of Conservation Program

Published on the YouTube channel Nine PBS the 01.02.2022.

A program by the St. Louis Zoo and the Department of Conservation has ensured that, once again, the population of Ozark hellbenders increases – this is good news.

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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

history, media-echo

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

history, media-echo

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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24. February 202223. February 2022

education, media-echo

HR4521: Animal rights activists vs. exotic pet owners

Published on the Facebook page of the Badgerland Reptile Rescue the 09.02.2022.

Animal rights organisations like PETA and the HSUS want to harm all exotic animal owners with the new HR4521 legislation – it affects all sorts of species and projects.

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23. February 202222. February 2022

conservation, media-echo

Animal breeding at Jersey Zoo to be reduced

Published on bbc.com the 12.02.2022.

Due to Brexit: As animal transports become more and more complicated due to increased hurdles in transport, Jersey Zoo has decided to breed less.

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