![]() I've been traveling around for the past 2 weeks so I thought I'd give myself time to recover by posting this traveler's roundup. There are some super interesting articles and media out there so definitely make sure to check out all of this fascinating animal related news. Giraffe Killed Despite Worldwide Protests The Copenhagen Zoo has come into big controversy with their decision to publicly kill 2 of their giraffes and feed them to the lions housed there. This is a complex issue that I almost wrote a whole blog about and still might but for the meantime I would love to get people's thoughts and comments on the topic. In the chilly dawn of Sunday morning a healthy young giraffe in a Danish zoo was given its favorite meal of rye bread by a keeper – and then shot in the head by a vet. click here to read more.... Study finds that full fat milk might make you thinner!?!? In this article you will find another blow to the anti fat folks and the lipid theory mongers. I have to admit, I melt at the creaminess of full-fat yogurt. It's an indulgence that we're told to resist. And I try to abide....... But what if dairy fat isn't the dietary demon we've been led to believe? New research suggests we may want to look anew. click here to learn more.... ![]() Dog's shaking heads in slow motion I'm crazy for animals so I thought I'd share this super fun set of photos featuring man's best friend! click here to check out the rest of the pics... A Foie Gras Parable I first heard this story on NPR's This American Life a few months ago and more recently watched the TED talk featuring the same basic plot line. I think the NPR version is a bit superior so I am including a link here but the video is also fun and you can watch it below.
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Jordan
2/19/2014 09:58:55 pm
It sounds like the Copenhagen Zoo has all the scientific reasoning as to why they should put down this Giraffe including insufficient genes where transfer of the Giraffe to other Zoo's is not acceptable since they are all part of the same European genetic giraffe breeding program. I also understand that sterilization/castration is not an option for Giraffe to live a life and the Giraffe cant be released into the wild as Giraffe's raised in zoo's don't have predator awareness and will become dinner quickly.
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Yadidya Greenberg
2/20/2014 01:28:21 am
Jordan,
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Jordan
2/21/2014 12:27:36 am
Its interesting how controversial Zoos have become as of late, especially large zoo's that claim they support conservation, research, and field action but yet still have unscrupulous actions. My opinion has changed over the last few years on Zoo's and I personally choose not to visit zoo's anymore but won't deride people chose to. I think zoo's need to increase funding for field research and conservation and do more to support animal welfare with animals they house. Perhaps zoo's need to change from a profit center to a center which supports only reproduction of endangered species and an increase in re-introduction programs as well.
Yadidya Greenberg
2/23/2014 07:22:23 am
I believe the central problem with zoos is that they are primarily focused on entertaining people and only peripherally focused on education, preservation and their animal's welfare. This comes through quite clearly when one visits a zoo and give kids the wrong idea about what animals are here for. I used to visit a "zoo" in Arizona when I was a child which did do things not perfectly but definitely much better than any other I have ever visited. They started out as a research facility and eventually began allowing access to visitors to raise money. They give their animals much room to roam and focus on education, preservation and research as their primary goals whilst providing guests a highly entertaining experience. Truly much more entertaining than a depressing zoo. I once saw a white tiger run at full speed and jump over a small stream in this zoo and that vision has stayed with me all my life whilst every other tiger I've ever seen in a zoo in the past I have long forgotten. Here is their website link http://outofafricapark.com/ Leave a Reply. |
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