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Species360 Insights: Researchers recommend One Plan Approach for species endemic to Vietnam

September 27, 2023
Mary Ellen Amodeo
Conservation, Research, Species360 Insights
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On left: A Truong Son pit viper or Quang Binh pit viper (Trimeresurus truongsonensis), an endangered snake found in Vietnam. Excerpt: "A Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) analysis revealed that 22.5% (n = 109) of all reptiles occurring in Vietnam…

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ZIMS at Work: Cayman Turtle Conservation Centre Records Vital Data While Protecting Vulnerable Populations

September 26, 2023
Mary Ellen Amodeo
Aquatics, Conservation, Members, Species360, ZIMS at Work
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The Cayman Centre's sea turtle records are maintained using the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS), the world’s largest set of data on species in human care, and stay with the turtle throughout its life. When an individual is released to the wild, it is tagged and the date and location of the release is recorded in ZIMS, along with metrics such as weight and carapace measurements.

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Member-versary: Netherlands’ AquaZoo celebrates 20th year and welcomes first Amur tiger cubs

Since its founding, EAZA member AquaZoo has used the Species360 Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) to record and share data on animals and enclosures. AquaZoo created a new habitat for the Amur tigers, including over 5,000 square meters consisting of…

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New in ZIMS: Species360 improves how data is recorded on coral colonies

New in ZIMS: Species360 now provides more ways to record coral colony measurements in the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS)

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A great week at the 2023 Regional Aquatics Workshop!

Many thanks to Species360 member The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium for hosting the 2023 Regional Aquatics Workshop this week in the United States. We appreciated seeing many of our members there, including Hugo Batista, Head Aquarist, Lisbon Oceanarium!

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From RAW 2023: New ZIMS features cater to the unique needs of aquariums

At the 2023 Regional Aquatics Workshop (United States) this week, Species360 is sharing a new look at ZIMS and the many new features that aquariums are using to manage enclosures, groups, and individuals. We'd like to share the same update…

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

March 14, 2023
Mary Ellen Amodeo
Aquatics, EAZA, FEATURE, Members, ZIMS, ZIMS at Work
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In this ZIMS at Work story, Species360 talks with Oceanário de Lisboa Conservation and Science Officer Ana Ferreira about the institution's mission - and the role of shared data in conservation and sustainability.

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Attendees gather for the AZA Institutional Records Keeping and Population Management Course

To master best practices in recording and using animal data, more than two dozen individuals participated in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) 2023 Professional Development course in Institutional Records Keeping. Attendees traveled to the course from a wide range of institutions and locations, including zoos and aquariums serving communities in North, Central, and Latin America. Species360 Training and Member Support representatives taught modules throughout the course, continuing more than 20 years of partnership supporting the AZA course.

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Available/Wanted Lists help support a sustainable collection management plan

In this ZIMS at Work story, Species360 talks with Oceanário de Lisboa Conservation and Science Officer Ana Ferreira about the institution's mission - and the role of shared data in conservation and sustainability.

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Species360 Announces Partnership with The Aquarium Vet

February 7, 2023
Species360
Aquatics, Education, Partners, Training, ZIMS
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Species360 is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with The Aquarium Vet, offering Species360 members discounted rates on the popular The Aquarium Vet E-quarist course and E-lasmo Conference.

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