Donna’s legacy at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee and her impact on both staff and elephants. The necropsy findings and their implications for elephant health and care strategies. The role of necropsies in wildlife conservation and advances in veterinary medicine. Community involvement and memories shared by Oakland Zoo and The Sanctuary. The thriving life of […]

Forests support the livelihoods of 1.6 billion people globally. Forests are habitats for millions of species, maintaining biodiversity. Forests stabilize the climate by sequestering carbon. Importance of forests in zoo management and wildlife conservation. Strategies for forest conservation and sustainable management. Forests, sprawling across continents, play a fundamental role in supporting both humankind and the […]

The taxonomy and classification of mountain lions Physical characteristics and behavior patterns Distribution and habitat preferences The role of mountain lions in the ecosystem Conservation efforts and challenges Mountain lions, often referred to as cougars or pumas, belong to the genus Puma. Despite their impressive size, they aren’t classified with the “big cats” of the […]

Introduction to the hamadryas baboon troop and the new infant’s significance. Detailed insights into the behavior and early life of baby baboons. Importance of maternal bonding and survival strategies in baboon groups. Role of baboons in their ecosystems and the impact of conservation efforts. Integration of zoological insights with captive baboon care in zoos. The […]

Thistle the porcupine’s interaction with flowering currant as seasonal enrichment. The significance of enrichment activities in zoo animal welfare. Botanical importance of flowering currant and its role in wildlife habitats. Thistle’s behavioral and physical characteristics at 9 years old. The impact of zoo management practices on wildlife conservation. Thistle the porcupine, a resident of the […]

Even Southern White Rhinos have hydration goals: Understand their water needs and behaviors in captivity and the wild. The misnaming of the ‘white’ rhino: Discover the origins of the term and its relation to their physical traits. Rhino barn and keeper interactions: Explore the setup for safety and care in a zoo setting. Habitat and […]