Welcome back, conservation enthusiasts! I’m Dr. Kate Leach, Senior Veterinarian at Zoo Atlanta, and I’m thrilled to share the story of my recent fieldwork in
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February is Black History Month. Throughout this month, people around the nation have celebrated the accomplishments of African Americans in their fields, as
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Every life at the Zoo is a story worth sharing, but his story was once told so widely and passionately that it ignited a national movement that touched two coasts. From the jungles of Africa to the shores of the Pacific Northwest to The Ford African Rain Forest at Zoo Atlanta, his life has been a symbol of the way animals shape our lives – and the power we have to shape theirs.
was chosen as a home for Ivan, famous as “The Shopping Mall Gorilla” from Tacoma, Washington
When thinking of quintessential conservation heroes, a lot of distinctly male names come to mind: Charles Darwin, Teddy Roosevelt, John Muir, and John James
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A man in a suit with a Park Avenue address folds a newspaper under his arm. He addresses his personal assistant, “Do you know what my father said to me when I
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Earlier this month, you heard stories about the amazing work one of our Zoo Atlanta signature conservation partners, Associação Mico-Leão-Dourado (AMLD), or
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I spend a large proportion of my scientific career tracking down and formally naming species that are new to science. I’ll admit that this is fun and
example, torrent salamander, Rhyacotriton cascadae, from the Cascade Mountains of Washington
Animal welfare scientists collect behavioral data to improve animal care, inform welfare decisions, and better understand the species in our care. However, back in the day, watching animals used to mean balancing a clipboard in one hand, a stopwatch in the other, and a pencil clenched between your teeth—while trying not to lose track of … Continue reading „Research data collection: the tools of the trade“
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One of the giant pandas’ most interesting features is the pseudothumb. This extension of the wrist bone acts almost like a sixth digit and allows them to hold
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