Author name: Gavrielle Kirk-Cohen

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ZIMS in Research: 150 Years of Data Show Sustained Survival Gains for Big Cats in Zoo Care

A new study published in the journal Biological Conservation used data from the Species360 Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) to examine life expectancy and lifespan equality in big cat species living in zoological facilities.

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Announcing the 3rd Annual Species360 Conservation Science Alliance Research Symposium – Call for Abstracts Now Open

Blog / We are excited to announce that the call for abstracts is now open for the 3rd Annual Species360 Conservation Science Alliance Research Symposium! This annual event brings together conservationists and researchers from around the world to share insights and innovative approaches to global wildlife care and conservation. The free online event will showcase

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Introducing the Reproduction Dashboard in Taxon Profiles! 

Species360 is excited to share the first major ZIMS release of 2026: the Reproduction Dashboard, now available in Taxon Profiles.

The Reproduction Dashboard provides a wealth of data on reproduction for over 12,000 species supporting smarter collection planning and improved animal welfare, and enabling members to make evidence-based decisions for the animals in their care.

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ZIMS in Research: Sterilization and contraception increase lifespan in mammals

A new study published in the prestigious journal Nature used data from the Species360 Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) to examine the effect of hormonal contraception and sterilization on life expectancy in mammal species living in zoos and aquariums.

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Male and female olive baboon (Papio anubis) in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

ZIMS in Research – ​Why females live longer than males: evolutionary insights on longevity

Blog / A new study, published in Science Advances, used ZIMS data to examine the adult lifespan gap between males and females in over 1,000 species.Comparative study across 1,176 mammal and bird species reveals how sexual selection may have shaped sex differences in longevity. Male and female olive baboon (Papio anubis) in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

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