Conservation Spotlight: Turtle Talk
The tiny island of Roti (or Rote) southwest of Timor in Indonesia was subject to intensive collection of this odd-looking turtle for many years.
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Conservation Spotlight: Vivacious Vultures
International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) began in South Africa and the United Kingdom on September 5, 2009, with a goal of raising awareness of the dwindling number of vultures and the vital role these carrion eaters play in the health of their ecosystem and environment.
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Zoo-m In, Summer 2021
When making the rounds at the Zoo, Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association member Arthur Bohlmann has a few must-see stops: the painted dogs (his favorites), the Indian gharials, and the Western lowland gorillas.
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Animal Spotlight: Bouncing Baby Bettong
Don’t let its rodent-like appearance fool you, this creature is a macropod (Greek for “large footed”), a group that includes kangaroos and wallabies.
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News in the Zoo, August 2021
Egg-citing avian news, hope for extinct turtles, and providing a safe haven for rescued native frogs.
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Zoo Update with Denise Verret, Zoo Director and CEO – August 2021
While we have a storied record of success in conservation, the challenges we face are growing and it is important now more than ever that we take actions that save the world around us—together.
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National Zookeeper Week 2021
As the need to protect our wildlife and vanishing habitats increases, the role of animal keepers in zoo education and outreach has become essential. Because they work most closely with the animals, keepers offer unique professional and personal insights.
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Something in the Water
Climate change is familiarizing many of us with the carbon cycle, but nitrogen also makes the rounds.
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Water World
Important advances in water quality science make it possible for Zoo staff to care for an even wider range of aquatic wildlife.
Liquid Gold
June conservation observances highlight water, a precious resource around the planet and at the Los Angeles Zoo.
