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These fully aquatic salamanders have amazing regenerative qualities, evidenced by
These fully aquatic salamanders have amazing regenerative qualities, evidenced by
The four black-footed ferret (BFF) kits born in CMZoo’s conservation center are getting curious about the world around them! This weekend, conservation keepers noticed Sriracha’s four 10-week-old kits peeking out of the den during dinner time. Confidence and curiosity are important traits of successful BFFs. Practicing quick movements like pouncing, running, batting, and even getting . . .
BFFs are endangered, and it’s easy to see why they have become ambassadors of the
It’s officially winter, when many people wonder if Emmett and Digger, CMZoo’s grizzly bears, go into hibernation. The short answer is no, but it’s a more complicated topic than some might expect. Scientists continue to study seasonal animal dormancy and are finding that animals experience a wide spectrum of behavioral and physiological changes in the . . .
But, animals in human care can also experience seasonal changes, even though they have
As the oldest Canada moose in human care in the United States, CMZoo’s 12-year-old male, Tahoma, has received specialized care for years. Until recently, his issues – including arthritis in his limbs and spine, and an on-and-off cough – haven’t seemed to decrease his long-term quality of life. Now, Tahoma is showing signs that his . . .
The range we have seen from reputable sources is from 5 to 15 years.
Update: April 26, 2023 Last month, 2-year-old Alaska moose, Atka, had surgery to remove a toe with progressive bone degradation from his front left foot. Since then, the ‘Prince of Rocky Mountain Wild,’ as he’s called by his keepers, has been leaning on the trusting relationship he has with his care team to continue his . . .
We have to ask a lot of Atka right now, to give him the best possible care, and he
Pandora, Plato and Penelope have moved into the penguin building, where they will
Pandora, Plato and Penelope have moved into the penguin building, where they will
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, its members, visitors and donors are celebrating another conservation milestone. In mid-September, the Zoo surpassed $1 million donated to its African elephant and black rhino conservation partner, Tsavo Trust, since establishing a partnership in 2016. Tsavo Trust was founded in 2012 to help protect the last of the ‘Super Tuskers’ – African . . .
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