Hello! As with all of my colleagues here, professional development is hugely important to me. I have been away from the Zoo for the past 2 weeks for two
Lucky for me because I got to visit my big brother while I was out west.
African lions are unique among cats in that they live in social groups called prides. Prides hunt together to bring down moderate to large-sized prey, which is shared with all members of the group according to strict social rules.
Panthera leo diet: Carnivore range:Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Western
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III Male western lowland gorilla born on April 24, 2023 In a joyous continuation
Giant panda twins’ names to be revealed at 100 Day Celebration on December 12
Fewer than 1,900 giant pandas are estimated to remain the wild in China’s Sichuan
Zoo Atlanta announces a commitment of support for seven conservation programs protecting wildlife in Nepal, Congo, Cameroon, Brazil, Cambodia, and here at
and bacterial pathogens known to affect gorillas and local human populations in West
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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“
– November 18, 2024 – Zoo Atlanta is saddened to share that the infant born to western
This is one of the most distinctive animals on the planet. African elephants are the largest of the three elephant species. Elephants have many unique characteristics, and the secrets of some of their adaptations are still being discovered to this day. Elephants live long and very social lives centered around a matriarch and her offspring. The illegal killing of elephants for ivory represents a serious and pressing threat to the future of this species.
Scientific name: Loxodonta africana diet: Herbivore range:Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Western
Hark, O readers of the Keeper Stories! I—Daniel!—have returned! And this time we’re going to talk about boxer crabs. Why boxer crabs? While we don’t have this
they’ll eat frozen brine shrimp in human care, but nobody’s ever studied it in the wild
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Learn More Western Lowland Gorilla Zoo Atlanta is currently home to one of the
