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Questionable Practices at the Calgary Zoo

Critter News

Incidents include a hippo who died in transport from Denver and a Turkmenian markhor, a species of wild goat, hung itself at the zoo after becoming trapped by a rope. They were a part of the zoo’s breeding program for the rare birds. The fatality is one in a string of animal deaths in recent years.

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Secrets of the Swamps

10,000 Birds

With a transit time of at least two hours from any of the accommodations typically used for birding, this relatively pristine area is awash with surprises. On Bush Bush, the main attraction is undoubtedly the pair of native primate species: Red Howler and (Trinidad) White-fronted Capuchin, the latter being critically endangered.