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    Mixing Douroucoulis and Calitricidae

    Up until recently, the Buffalo Zoo had a douroucouli mixed with golden lion tamarins (along with a sloth and agoutis). From what I could tell,...
    Post by: laduec, 28 Aug 2013 in forum: General Zoo Discussion
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    Orangutan Studbook?

    Here's the latest copy of the international orangutan studbook (published Dec 2012):...
    Post by: laduec, 20 Jun 2013 in forum: General Zoo Discussion
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    Zoos with Movies or Slide Shows

    Rainforest Falls at the Buffalo Zoo has a looping video in the foyer.
    Post by: laduec, 20 May 2013 in forum: General Zoo Discussion
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    African vs Asian Elephants

    Personally, I think that Africa is more interesting to the general public, because it has more of the charismatic megafauna than Asia....
    Post by: laduec, 18 May 2013 in forum: General Zoo Discussion
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    ISIS - a thing of the past

    At least in North America, ISIS isn't a thing of the past, since most AZA zoos are now using ARKS (Animal Record Keeping Software).
    Post by: laduec, 3 May 2013 in forum: General Zoo Discussion
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    Dogs and cats in zoos

    The Houston Zoo's elephant barn has a resident 'barn dog' that is taken care of by the elephant staff.
    Post by: laduec, 22 Apr 2013 in forum: General Zoo Discussion
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    General Zoo Misconceptions

    I know that this is somewhat off-topic, but I think that any such media outlets would choose to display Malayan tapirs solely because of their...
    Post by: laduec, 19 Apr 2013 in forum: General Zoo Discussion
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    Fake Rhino horn

    I agree. I think that as demand increases for horn (while supply is drastically cut), the market for such a product will explode, driving the...
    Post by: laduec, 8 Apr 2013 in forum: General Zoo Discussion
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    What do YOU look for in a good Zoo Docent?

    I would say that knowing each individual animal's name isn't important, and in fact, some zoos would rather that visitors NOT know the animals'...
    Post by: laduec, 29 Mar 2013 in forum: General Zoo Discussion
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    Species Survival Plan Species

    Hi Thylacine- Here's a PDF file of all of the SSPs, PMPs, and their designations. This should be a lot easier than the previous suggestion(s)....
    Post by: laduec, 2 Mar 2013 in forum: General Zoo Discussion
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    Moving to a Zookeeper position internally

    Networking is definitely key in this situation, but beware of trying to volunteer as a keeper aide. I know that at a zoo at which I've...
    Post by: laduec, 11 Feb 2013 in forum: General Zoo Discussion
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    Zoo and wildlife zeitgeists

    I think that's a very interesting and important point. At the Future of Zoos symposium in Buffalo last year, Sue Margulis brought up a good...
    Post by: laduec, 6 Feb 2013 in forum: General Zoo Discussion
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    Great Hoof-Stock/Antelope Enclosures/Collection

    I am usually all for keeping to taxonomy, but in captivity, isn't the term pachyderm useful? They require more similar care among each other than...
    Post by: laduec, 6 Feb 2013 in forum: General Zoo Discussion
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    Zoo and wildlife zeitgeists

    I think future generations will look back at holding enclosures with some dismay, however I suppose that there's an effort to change them now as...
    Post by: laduec, 6 Feb 2013 in forum: General Zoo Discussion
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    Why are gorillas more popular zoo animals than chimps (or are they)?

    I think that comparisons between chimps and humans are too deep for the average zoo visitor. Perceptions are already formed before the guest...
    Post by: laduec, 5 Feb 2013 in forum: General Zoo Discussion