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07-30-2018 12:11 PM
Taj is now 10 feet tall. He is getting a baby sibling - Oliver is the dad again.
She is due next March, and the giraffe cam is up!
07-30-2018 01:29 PM
@beach-mom wrote:Taj is now 10 feet tall. He is getting a baby sibling - Oliver is the dad again.
She is due next March, and the giraffe cam is up!
@beach-mom- the giraffe cam has never been down. I watch April and crew part of each day. I love the little giraffe family.
07-30-2018 02:11 PM
@gidgetgh - Good to know this! I watched after Taj was born, but then slacked off some. It seems like it might have been up only certain hours? Anyway, I'm so glad they still have Taj. I was worried they would send him to another zoo when he was old enough. Do you think he will stay there?
07-31-2018 12:35 PM
07-31-2018 01:06 PM
@beach-mom wrote:@gidgetgh - Good to know this! I watched after Taj was born, but then slacked off some. It seems like it might have been up only certain hours? Anyway, I'm so glad they still have Taj. I was worried they would send him to another zoo when he was old enough. Do you think he will stay there?
@beach-mom- the camera is on 24/7 now and they’ve added an outside camera so you can see them outside.
07-31-2018 01:46 PM
Did anyone happen to see 60 Minutes this past Sunday? The story about what goes on behind the scenes in zoos, ensuring animals are born to acceptable "parents"?
07-31-2018 03:12 PM
@bathina wrote:Did anyone happen to see 60 Minutes this past Sunday? The story about what goes on behind the scenes in zoos, ensuring animals are born to acceptable "parents"?
I worked at a zoo for a number of years as a nursery attendant. Sometimes newborns are rejected at birth and sometimes they are hidden from view and not properly cared for by the mothers. So it's important to monitor birthing situations. @bathina
07-31-2018 03:29 PM
@SilleeMee wrote:
@bathina wrote:Did anyone happen to see 60 Minutes this past Sunday? The story about what goes on behind the scenes in zoos, ensuring animals are born to acceptable "parents"?
I worked at a zoo for a number of years as a nursery attendant. Sometimes newborns are rejected at birth and sometimes they are hidden from view and not properly cared for by the mothers. So it's important to monitor birthing situations. @bathina
I understand the need for ensuring a safe gene pool. The science behind the what and why is fascinating. I could also understand why Copenhagen made the decision regarding Marius, the 2 year old giraffe. The director of that zoo made very valid points. It was such an informative segment about a topic for which I wouldn't have given a second thought.
07-31-2018 03:36 PM
Most of the animals that are in the zoos today are bought, sold and traded amongst zoos from around the world. It's a business just like any other.
07-31-2018 03:42 PM
@SilleeMee wrote:Most of the animals that are in the zoos today are bought, sold and traded amongst zoos from around the world. It's a business just like any other.
Yes! This was highlighted in the segment.
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