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Conservation Research: Species360 Member Data Crucial to Unravelling the Mystery of Parrot Longevity

April 26, 2022
Gavrielle Kirk-Cohen
Blog, Conservation, Conservation Science Alliance, Members, Press-release, Research, Sponsors, ZIMS, ZIMS at Work
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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.

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ZIMS at Work: Shared data takes a central role at storied Audubon Nature Institute

March 20, 2022
Mary Ellen Amodeo
Aquatics, FEATURE, Members, Studbooks, ZIMS
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Jo Seton, Contributing Editor This ZIMS at Work feature on Audubon Nature Institute is one of a series of stories about Species360 member institutions that record and share data to help improve animal welfare and inform species conservation. Ease of record-sharing in…

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Reproductive Tools: ZIMS dashboard provides insight used to manage populations

The highest requested feature in a 2021 user survey, the new ZIMS for Studbooks dashboard provides detailed reproductive information that can be used to improve management decisions and conservation of a species.

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2022 Conferences: We enjoyed seeing members at RAW – the Regional Aquatics Workshop (United States)

Sandy Trautwein, Ph.D., Director of Aquatic Conservation, Species360, spoke during TIDE TALKS at Regional Aquatics Workshop / RAW 2022. We were thrilled to be back "in person" - presenting, talking with members, and learning from a wide range of experts…

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Growth: Species360 community expands to 101 countries

New member in Malta extends the Species360 member community to 101 countries. As a global nonprofit, Species360 facilitates international collaboration in recording and sharing essential data on species.

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New Members: Miami Seaquarium (Florida), Sea Life Park (Hawaii), and Living Shores Aquarium (Northeastern United States) join Species360

As a global nonprofit, Species360 facilitates international collaboration in recording and sharing essential data on species. A growing number of wildlife institutions are participating in this effort. In all, 34 aquariums, zoos, and wildlife refuges in Europe, Asia, and the Americas have joined Species360 this year. They represent non-profit and for-profit, large and small institutions.

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COMMENTARY / Why ZIMS data changes what we know about species: A biodemographer’s perspective

"The phylogenetic and taxonomic diversity, the numerical scale, the multi-decadal and (often) multi-generational record-keeping, and the biological, behavioral, epidemiological and biomedical details contained (in ZIMS) are bursting with demographic possibilities."

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ZIMS for Medical: EAZA leads the development of biobank feature

Developed with input from the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA), ZIMS for Medical - Biobank enables regional and international zoo and wildlife organizations to securely manage large sample collections across regions.

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NatGeo Wildlife Watch: Species360 provides data for reporters covering illegal trade

As National Geographic Wildlife Watch continues to cover the escalating threat to endangered species caught in illegal trade, Species360 is eager to help. This month, Montreal-based reporter Danielle Beutreaux takes an in-depth look at the threat to echidnas, including perspectives…

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World Wildlife Day – Life Below Water: Aquariums have a crucial role in sustaining biodiversity

The full potential of aquariums to aid and inform species conservation may run deeper than we know, especially when considered across institutions worldwide. A study by Species360 Conservation Science Alliance researchers with IUCN SSC and published in Journal for Nature…

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