Bird flu has decimated flocks — but not at San Diego zoos. Here’s how they keep condors, penguins and more safe.
Safari Park, San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld have not seen any of the animals in their collections infected in the three years ...
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Are Wild Animals in Captivity Really Wild?
This article was originally published with the title “ Are Wild Animals in Captivity Really Wild? ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 190 No. 5 (May 1954), p. 76 doi:10.1038 ...
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Death in Captivity, a Surrender
Say to the animal: may you come back as a body of water. May you come back as a saola. All captured saolas have died in captivity with the exception of two released back into the forest.
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What we lose when animals go extinct
In an ever growing number of cases, animals housed in zoos or special breeding facilities are among the last remaining members of their species. In some instances, they are the only members.
Why are we still keeping elephants in zoos?
The Stolen Lives of Elephants makes a compelling argument for legislation to keep wild animals out of captivity ...
What happens if an animal escapes from the Houston Zoo? Inside the emergency response plan
The Houston Zoo has never had an escaped animal threaten visitors, but that doesn't mean staffers and volunteers aren't ...
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Charity calls for ‘tank-free’ future for marine animals in captivity
An international wildlife charity is calling for a 'tank-free' future for marine animals - as over 3,600 whales, dolphins, and porpoises are still kept in captivity. Born Free is urging tourists ...