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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Around the world, a growing number of species now exist only because a zoo, aquarium, or conservation organisation continues to care for them, they are lost entirely from nature. These are the species formally listed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as extinct in the wild (EW), taxa that survive exclusively in human care or in managed settings. For these species, the work of ex situ conservation institutions is critical to their survival.
Blog / This year, more than 80 new institutions joined the Species360 community, bringing our global membership to over 1,400 zoos, aquariums, conservation organizations, and research partners Spanning almost every continent and reaching 102 countries, this growing network reflects a shared commitment to improving animal care and supporting conservation through high-quality, collaborative data. Together, Species360
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Earlier in the year, Species360 had the privilege of attending and speaking at the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) Annual Conference to share information about ZIMS and the value of shared data. As part of this conference JAZA unveiled the new JAZA Future Vision 2025.
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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.
The new Global Member Data dashboard in ZIMS provides a centralized platform to view species data at a global or institutional level.
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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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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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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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We’re pleased to share several new updates to ZIMS this past month, bringing valuable enhancements to the Husbandry and Aquatics modules with new additions to Daily Activity and Data Entry.
New in ZIMS: Enhancements to Husbandry and Aquatics to streamline your daily tasks! Read More »
