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Calgary Zoo Feeling Economic Pressure

Critter News

He's a staunch defender of Calgary's record, despite some well-publicized misfortune, such as the death of 41 stingrays and a baby elephant last year. They had to cancel a big project that would have showcased polar bears and seals. But don't feel too bad for them. Dr. Clement Lanthier, Calgary Zoo president and CEO (is this a corporation??)

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Disneynature Earth Q&A

4 The Love Of Animals

In my case, I suppose it would be filming the elephants caught in a sandstorm in the Okavango Delta. Linfield: Yes, and I think, as Alastair says, you were always influenced by the things that you film. Fothergill: It’s very hard. When you see a dying male polar bear and you’ve been with that animal for a long time, it is hard.