Conservation Research: Sustaining Flamingo Populations May Require Larger Flocks
New research used ZIMS data to analyze factors that can influence reproductive success in flamingos.
Species360 at CITES CoP19: Raising Awareness for Species from Songbirds to Sharks and Rays
Species360 had a delegation attending CoP19 to represent Species360 members and to highlight research from the Species360 Conservation Science Alliance (CSA).
Community: Species360 staff participate in 2022 conferences around the world
Species360 team members participate in a wide array of conferences in 2022, taking the opportunity to meet and talk with members and partners around the world.
20th Member Anniversary: Vogelpark Marlow
Vogelpark Marlow connects people with the wonder of birds with their spectacular bird shows. Photo: Vogelpark Marlow. Vogelpark Marlow (Marlow Birdpark, Germany) recently celebrated its 20th anniversary as a member of non-profit Species360! As a member of the global Species360…
New Study: Turtles and Tortoises Challenge Evolutionary Theories of Aging
Data from the Species360 Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) has enabled researchers from the Species360 Conservation Science Alliance and the University of Southern Denmark to investigate evolutionary aging theories in tortoises and turtles.
Species360 CEO Blog: What is the Species360 Conservation Science Alliance?
The Species360 Conservation Science Alliance (CSA) presents a unique opportunity for conservationists around the world to collaborate using one-of-a-kind data and professional expertise shared by Species360 members and partners to serve animal care and species conservation.
ZIMS at Work: Transforming 163 Years of Data into Knowledge with Copenhagen Zoo
For our latest ZIMS at Work feature, we’re highlighting Copenhagen Zoo — which opened in 1859 —as it marks 45 years with Species360, one of our many long-standing members. During that time, the Zoo has entered data into the Species360 Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) on 13,034 animals in 856 taxa, entering and exiting the system on 6,571 occasions.
Conservation Research: Scholars Seek Greater Collaboration Among Zoos and Museums
A new paper, co-authored by Species360 Director of Science, and of the Species360 Conservation Science Alliance Prof. Dalia Conde, published in the journal BioScience lays out a pathway to increasing collaboration between zoos and museums that would enhance our understanding of the animal kingdom.
Conservation Research: Species360 Member Data Crucial to Unravelling the Mystery of Parrot Longevity
Data from the Species360 Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) has been crucial in enabling researchers to investigate the correlation between brain size and life expectancy in parrots.