10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 16, 2012

which was a comparative look at apparent, visible, often in your face biomass we observe when we as diurnal primates look around us. In short, the answer is that in the United States there are 20 billion birds at the end of the breeding and fledging season, which gets winnowed down to 10 billion by the following early spring.

Cats 189

Cats Boston Ferrets Killing 189

Animal Ethics

JUNE 7, 2016

In light of this horrible incident, is it right for the zoo to carry on a breeding program that subjects more animals to such unnatural lives? Further, did those who reacted so strongly to Harambe’s killing go home and serve meat to their children? Many sanctuaries do not permit breeding. Finally, what of the audience?

Los Angeles 40

Los Angeles Gorillas Zoos Non Human 40

4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

We’ll see ambitious programs to save diverse species from the outback of Australia, the savannahs of East Africa, the Brazilian Amazon and some of the most successful zoo breeding programs in the world. A new captive breeding program may be the cats’ last hope. Miracle Babies: Baby Pandas. Tuesday, September 13, at 8P ET/PT.

Pandas 100

Pandas Leopards Gorillas Zoos 100

Critter News

DECEMBER 12, 2009

They were a part of the zoo’s breeding program for the rare birds. In November 2008, a virus killed a 15-month-old Asian elephant calf named Malti. Zoo patrons were shocked to see Barika, a western lowland gorilla, holding a knife and apparently pointing it at another primate in the enclosure.

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Zoos Animal Welfare Welfare Elephants 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 21, 2022

The active colonies of wasps are efficient protection against primates and large avian predators. The helper birds play an important role in the survival of the chicks as well as assisting in excavating a suitable cavity for the breeding pair. The benefit for the wasps is that they get to keep a beautiful pet.

Ostriches 147

Ostriches Parrots Birds Eggs 147