Animals & science
Stories
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HAPPY BARBARY MACAQUES
THE FAMILY OF BARBARY MACAQUES, BROUGHT TO PLANCKENDAEL ZOO IN 2019, DISPLAY THE SAME BEHAVIOUR AS IN THE WILD. THIS IS EVIDENT FROM CLOSE OBSERVATION AND SCIENTIFIC ANALYSES. THE ANIMALS WERE RESCUED FROM AN ILLEGAL BREEDING CENTRE.
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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.
Upcoming events
Introduction to Zoo Conservation Biology
Course organized by ZOO Science for biology students of Utrecht University.
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ZOO Science (English)
International studbook keeper + leader of the EU breeding program makes @zooantwerpen okapi experts. Who pairs best with whom to help the species stay genetically healthy? In homeland Congo there are only 15,000 left. #WorldOkapiDay #ZOOscience. https://t.co/HIgYBsbmMv
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ZOO Science (English)
Our scientist Kristel De Vleeschouwer is 'Researcher in the spotlight' on the Flemish Research Portal 🌐https://t.co/hSDvbRmxr0. Congratulations, Kristel! Read more about Kristel's research and conservation work, mainly about & in Brazil via 🌐https://t.co/TOi6U053Oi #ZOOscience
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ZOO Science (English)
Attention @RTV_Vandaag for our scientific research on the Barbary macaques in @zooplanckendael. The sheltered family show completely natural behavior again after a stay in an illegal Polish breeding center #WorldAnimalDay #ZOOscience 🌐https://t.co/8M7HD1A6Bj
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ZOO Science (English)
A heartwarming, and scientifically based, story about our Barbary macaques @zooplanckendael ➡️Research showed that the sheltered family has fully recovered from their traumatic experiences. #WorldAnimalDay #ZOOscience Read more: 🌐https://t.co/hJTKa6wZbG
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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