Posted on 3. January 202128. December 2020

A Rare 2020 Success Story: the New Mississippi Aquarium

Published on zoologic.libsyn.com the 24.12.2020. | By: Dr. Grey Stafford

In a year like 2020, launching a new aquarium is a difficult undertaking. In the case of the Mississippi Aquarium, however, it was a success.

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Posted on 2. January 202128. December 2020

conservation / media-echo

San Diego Zoo makes progress in ambitious effort to save endangered rhino species

Published on 10news.com the 23.12.2020. | By: Jeff Lasky

Nothing less than survival is at stake for the northern white rhinoceros. San Diego Zoo wants to ensure it and is making good progress.

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Posted on 1. January 202127. December 2020

animal welfare / media-echo

To help save orcas, pause whale watching

Published on crosscut.com the 23.11.2020. | By: Donna Sandstrom & Tim Ragen

Parts of the whale-watching industry cooperate with zoo opponents, who greenwash these sometimes massively harmful enterprises, despite the detrimental effects of whale watching on ecosystems and their inhabitants.

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Posted on 30. December 202027. December 2020

animal welfare / history / media-echo

Female Orangutan in Schönbrunn Zoo

Published on the Facebook page of Kurier the 17.12.2020.

The report provides exciting insights into the orangutan group at Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna, which lives in the Orangery of Schönbrunn Palace.

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Posted on 29. December 202027. December 2020

conservation / media-echo

Protecting the northern river terrapin in its area of origin and at the zoo

Published on zootier-lexikon.org the 15.11.2020. | By: Peter Dollinger

The northern river terrapin (Batagur baska) has a future thanks to zoos, amongst others. The article explains why very well.

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Posted on 28. December 202023. December 2020

animal welfare / education / media-echo

Why zoo animals do not live in prison

Published on zoos.media’s YouTube channel the 13.10.2020. | By: Philipp J. Kroiß

Are zoo animals prisoners? Do animals in zoos live like in a prison? No. This video explains why zoo animals do not live in prisons.

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Posted on 27. December 202027. December 2020

conservation / media-echo

They’re back! Giant wētā return to Northland after 180-year absence

Published on nzherald.co.nz the 13.12.2020. | By: Peter de Graaf

A huge success only possible thanks to Auckland Zoo: after 180 years, the wētāpunga return to the Bay of Islands on New Zealand’s North Island.

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Posted on 27. December 202027. December 2020

education / media-echo

Loro Parque Live – Dolphins

Published on Loro Parque’s YouTube channel the 22.12.2020. | By: Rafael Zamora

Rafael Zamora, Scientific Director of Loro Parque Fundación, takes visitors on a trip to the Lagoon of the zoo in Tenerife, where they can visit the dolphins.

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Posted on 26. December 202020. December 2020

anti-zoo-initiatives / history / media-echo

Animal rights group loses appeal to free Happy the Elephant from Bronx Zoo

Published on nypost.com the 17.12.2020. | By: Priscilla DeGregory

Happy the elephant does not need to be “freed” because she is well at Bronx Zoo – the judges have ruled once again. Another defeat for the animal rights group.

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Posted on 25. December 202023. December 2020

conservation / media-echo

Crocodiles from Cologne Zoo on a rescue mission against extinction

Published on t-online.de the 17.12.2020.

The crocodiles Hulky and Dodong, both born at Cologne Zoo, have arrived safe and sound in Manila. They are a breeding couple whose offspring will be released back into the wild.

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