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Species360 Conservation Science Alliance research: Improvements in big cat and great ape longevity over two centuries

Blog / Researchers from the Species360 Conservation Science Alliance (CSA) team have recently completed two graphical scientific abstracts highlighting the progressive improvement of long life (life expectancy at birth) metrics for great apes and big cats living in Species360 member institutions globally over the past two centuries.The research was initiated at the request of the

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ZIMS at Work: Emphasizing a collaborative approach, Oceanário de Lisboa sustains species and fuels scientific discovery

Blog / For this ZIMS at Work story, we spoke with Leslie Silvia, Assistant Registrar, John Ball Zoo, about the impact of a revamped Daily Activity Dashboard for aquarists and keepers. Much has changed since Oceanário de Lisboa began using the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) over a decade ago. What started as a records

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ZIMS at Work: How Como Zoo used ZIMS for Care and Welfare to help save an emperor tamarin named Lara

Blog / Earlier this fall, Como Zoo Director Michelle Furrer, Primate Keeper Madison Johnson, and Senior Keeper Allison Jungheim shared their experiences with Species360 development and member support teams during a “Lunch and Learn.” They helped us to capture the story to share with you, here. At the onset of illness, an animal’s daily care

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