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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.
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ZOO Science (English)
At #ZOOplanckendael a Kordofan giraffe was born. This is good news as the respected @IUCN Red List of Threatened Species marks this extremely rare subspecies as being critically threatened. Read more about it on #ZOOscience: https://t.co/sI0PEFwMpQ #giraffe https://t.co/G3I5YZ0xEC
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ZOO Science (English)
Andrew Mckenzie from @chesterzoo in the UK talks about the learning curve after their repeated elephant herpes outbreaks, during the #Harpij congress in @ZOOantwerpen today. #ZOOscience #EEHV https://t.co/5ENVEMvLsn
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ZOO Science (English)
Thanks for the expertise! #ZOOscience https://t.co/QBUBoUPPUm
IUCN CPSG @IUCN_CPSGescape
Three people who completed CPSG courses are now flexing their #conservation planning muscles by helping to facilitate a workshop for ex situ management of the Cinereous #vulture. Kudos to Katharina Herrmann of EAZA, Zjef Pereboom of @zooantwerpen & William Van Lint of EAZA! š https://t.co/0MLkyLPK2I
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ZOO Science (English)
How can we improve breeding success of Eurasian black vultures? That is the topic of conversation @ZOOantwerpen. Our researchers are sharing their expertise with colleagues from all over the world, during a two-day workshop. Essential to the breeding programme. #ZOOscience https://t.co/4YzI14oFfW
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ZOO Science (English)
One of the most important functions of zoos is to contribute to #conservation. Breeding programmes for endangered species are one of the ways this is achieved. Find out the cooperation between members of @EAZAFundĀ on the matter: https://t.co/llryJyMzdm https://t.co/FrKj5xoRzv
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ZOO Science (English)
Thanks @EAZAFund for this wonderful mention! https://t.co/obEhJBDr8X
