Author name: Gavrielle Kirk-Cohen

Giant panda eating bamboo

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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Celebrating a Long-Term Conservation Impact Partnership: Mazuri and Species360

Blog / At Species360, collaboration is at the heart of our mission to improve animal care and advance species conservation through shared data and global partnerships. Today, we are proud to recognize  Mazuri®, a leading provider of specialized animal nutrition, as a long-standing Species360 Conservation Impact Partner. Their continued support helps us turn data into real-world

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Expand your conservation reach: Sponsor a Conservation Partner’s Species360 membership

Blog / Bourret’s box turtle (Cuora bourreti) at the International Centre for the Conservation of Turtles (IZS) – one of the Conservation Connection programs supported by Allwetterzoo Münster. Image credit: Allwetterzoo Münster.   At Species360, we know our members’ reach extends far beyond the boundaries of your zoos and aquariums. Our members actively support vital conservation,

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Two golden lion tamarins in the forest in Rio De Janeiro state

Back to the wild: Golden Lion Tamarins triumph over international trafficking

Blog / Recently, in a protected stretch of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, four small, flame-coloured primates began a new life. Four endangered golden lion tamarins (GLTs) seized by the Brazilian government from international traffickers in 2023 and 2024 were released in their native Atlantic forest in the Municipality of Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 8

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