Animals & science
Stories
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The truth about Sulawesi
It appears that Sulawesi is not as old as it was previously believed to be. Four million years ago just the central part of the island was above water; it was only two million years ago that the rest of the island was formed. This has been revealed by animal DNA analysis.
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Getting on with the neighbours
Zoos sometimes exchange animals. This is always preceded by a process of careful thought. Such aspects as genetics, gender, age and character are taken into consideration. Introductions into new groups happen at the animal's own pace.
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Halt herpes
Antwerp ZOO & Planckendael ZOO collaborate with Utrecht University in a scientific quest to develop a vaccine against herpes in elephants. In our own lab our researchers are also seeking to identify symptoms that trigger the virus.
Upcoming events
EAZA Annual Conference
The EAZA Annual Conference is the biggest annual gathering of the European zoo and aquarium community, bringing more than 600 delegates together for four days of meetings, presentations, discussions and networking opportunities.
Group Management Workshop
Philippe Helsen and Zjef Pereboom will take part in a global strategic workshop to produce group-management strategies to enable the genetic and demographic management of animal populations manitained in groups.
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ZOO Science (English)
The 21st of June it was #worldgiraffeday: the reason not to forget that the kordofan giraffe recently became critically endangered on the red list for endangered species. We breed with the subspecies @zooplanckendael . More on 🌐https://t.co/UFqUebqhZe
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ZOO Science (English)
Last Saturday it was #WorldPenguinDay. So let's have another look at our experiment at @zooantwerpen. Penguins see differently than we do. By installing special lamps, the sexually mature animals now see bright pink areas on the beak🌐https://t.co/p60zv1vHn1 #ZOOscience
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ZOO Science (English)
Yesterday was #EarthDay2020. For our scientists the protection of biodiversity is of great importance. It is the measure of the health of our environment. The more animal species in an environment, the firmer the ecological network. An example: 🌐https://t.co/9IVHPbaHgn
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ZOO Science (English)
What is a breeding program or an EAZA Ex situ Programme (EEP)? What role does EAZA, the European association of zoos and aquaria @EAZAzoos have supporting zoos all over Europe, like @zooantwerpen & @zooantwerpen 🌐https://t.co/oicXlvqgHS #ZOOscience
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ZOO Science (English)
#worldbonoboday Research on bonobos can teach us a lot about mankind. PhD students of the Faculty of Science @UAntwerpen @dwlameris & @JonasVerspeek unravel @zooplanckendael cooperation between bonobos & how emotions influence their decisions #ZOOscience🌐 https://t.co/B18cKX1fUy
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ZOO Science (English)
Experts & scientists @zooantwerpen & @zooplanckendael celebrate the birthday of Charles #Darwin today. This is done in institutions throughout the country, inspired by the work of the British natural scientist. @zooantwerpen raises the glass at the statue of the man #ZOOscience https://t.co/SbJOg7EKau
