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What is the consensus on places that offer experiences like petting an otter or kangaroo?

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After watching Tiger King and having my eyes opened to the world of shady exotic animal "rescue" zoos/sanctuaries (i.e. So is this type of experience something I should consider or is this just a shady practice and we should stay away from it? submitted by /u/likeabaws69 [link] [comments]

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Folks who are part of animal sanctuaries, how did you start or become part of one?

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I’m wondering if y’all went to school for animal science, veterinary science, just have a general love for taking care of animals or have experience through volunteering with such organizations? I have a desire to learn about animals science/ veterinary science so that I can better care for animals.

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Organizations Putting Animals First

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Thankfully, there are some organizations out there that make it their business to look after and care for our animal counterparts. Proving that society’s conscience hasn’t been completely compromised, these companies and their employees make it a point to put animals first. Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.

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Maple Farm Sanctuary Needs Your Help!

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I' m concerned about Maple Farm Sanctuary , whose founders are two of the seven subjects in our new film , and I was wondering if you'd be willing to reach out through your blog to let people know that the sanctuary is in a financial tight spot right now. The sanctuary runs on a very modest budget of approximately $55,000 year.

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The Great Animal Orchestra

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If you love nature, maybe you have noticed that a lot of animals, and other parts of nature like rivers, make sounds that seem musical. In his recently released book, The Great Animal Orchestra: Finding the Origins of Music in the World’s Wild Places , Bernie Krause explores the sounds of the natural world all over the globe.

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Birders: A Documentary Short Film Review

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Instead, the film focuses on the importance of the Rio Grande delta as a migratory corridor and the different ways in which ornithologists, biologists, bird surveyors, banders, sanctuary guides, hawk counters, and birders contribute to creating safe places for migrating and residential birds (and also insects, reptiles, and mammals).

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Enjoy Helping Animals? Consider an Education in Zoology

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Amy is a Public Health student and an animal lover. She enjoys spending time with her two dogs, and suggests studying animal care for those who wish to turn their love into a career. Are you considering a career path that will let you interact with and help animals? Zoologists study behaviors, interactions and habits of animals.

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