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Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Fort Worth Zoo Celebrates Hatching of Rare Baby Crocodiles
Fort Worth Zoo Celebrates Hatching of Rare Baby Crocodiles originally appeared on PetHelpful. Fort Worth Zoois making conservation history AGAIN, celebrating its third consecutive year of successfully hatching the critically endangered gharial crocodile species. With two new hatchlings this summer (they hatched on June 5 and on June 11), the Zoo remains the only facility in North America to achieve back-to-back-to-back breeding success for this rare species, marking a major win for global conservation efforts. Gharials are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which makes this conservation success even more significant. These hatchlings came from eggs laid by two different females within the zoo's gharial group, helping to diversify the gene pool of gharials in managed care. In a press release dated July 10th, Vicky Poole, associate curator of ectotherms at the shared, 'To have continued success for a third year in a row means that in addition to having more of these beautiful and imperiled crocodiles for the future of the species, we are able to further refine our breeding, incubation, andhatchling husbandry techniques as each year informs us more and more."More About the Critically Endangered Gharial Crocodile The gharial is one of the largest crocodilian species, recognized by its long, slender snout that makes it especially skilled at catching fish. Gharials are excellent swimmers and spend most of their lives in cool underwater environments. While the hatchlings are just over 12 inches long now, they'll grow quickly, and their snouts will continue to lengthen. Male gharials can reach up to 16 feet in length and weigh nearly 1,500 pounds, while females remain slightly smaller. Sadly, gharials are critically endangered due to habitat destruction, pollution, and river fragmentation, all of which make survival in their native habitats increasingly difficult. Fort Worth Zoo's efforts not only sustain the species in human care but also play a critical role in diversifying the gene pool and ensuring long-term survival. If you're considering a trip to the Zoo to see the babies, you'll have to wait. As of now, the hatchlings will remain behind the scenes so their growth and development can be monitored. The 2023 and 2024 hatchlings are still behind the scenes as well. The press release states, "The Zoo is in the process of creating a safe and secure gharial hatchling habitat so that guests can eventually observe the tiny crocs on a visit to the Zoo, but this space is still a work in progress." Fort Worth Zoo Celebrates Hatching of Rare Baby Crocodiles first appeared on PetHelpful on Jul 14, 2025 This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Belfast Telegraph
a day ago
- Health
- Belfast Telegraph
Belfast Zoo remains closed for second day due to issues with water supply
Yesterday the zoo announced it would be closed on Sunday and Monday citing 'essential maintenance', but further details were confirmed in a social media post this morning. "Belfast Zoo will remain closed today (Monday 28 July) due to a maintenance issue with our water supply,' a spokesperson said. 'Our keeper team is on-site as usual, caring for all animals and ensuring they have everything they need.' Any customers who had booked tickets for these days have been advised to get in contact with the zoo to reschedule or request a refund. 'We apologise for any inconvenience caused,' the spokesperson added. It comes after the facility was shut for several days in June after a small amount of E-coli was detected in the water on site. Speaking at the time, a Belfast City Council spokesperson said E-coli was detected in a water sample taken during a routine inspection 'The Zoo has been closed to visitors today as a precautionary measure while we work with the NI Environment Agency and the council's own environmental health team to carry out additional sampling,' they said. Watch: Story of how Belfast Zoo's baby elephant was kept in backyard of house during Second World War Blitz 'The safety of our visitors and animals remains our top priority, and we hope to reopen the Zoo for visiting as soon as possible. The Zoo's dedicated team remain on site today and are continuing to care for the animals.'
Wall Street Journal
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
Did You Hear the One About the Theologian at the Zoo?
David Mamet's July 10 op-ed on the Scopes trial play ('Political Theater Makes Bad Drama,' July 10) reminds me of a joke about a German theology professor who, while visiting the zoo, saw a troubled gorilla, pacing back and forth with a Bible in one hand and Darwin's writing in the other. 'What's bothering you?' the professor asked. 'I cannot decide whether I am my brother's keeper or my keeper's brother,' the gorilla replied. Neither book refutes the other. Good Christians and troubled gorillas can benefit from reading both if they understand that the books deal with different topics. Both use reason and foundational assumptions to explore different issues. When public schools attempt to characterize religious issues as if they conflict with settled science, they overstep their bounds.
The Guardian
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Pygmy hippo Moo Deng celebrates first birthday with fruit cake
Moo Deng turns one! The Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand is holding four days of activities in celebration of Moo Deng's birthday. The global superstar and internet darling turned one on July 10
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
As you like it: IMC to collect waste on-demand using app
Indore: As Indore stands on the verge of securing its eighth consecutive 'Swachh City' award, the city is set to elevate its cleanliness model by introducing on-demand waste collection, which will be managed via a mobile app. "Indore is poised to reach the 'next level' of cleanliness, embracing a vision of being a clean, green, digital, and solar city," mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav said during a mayor-in-council meeting held on Thursday. The meeting also approved the production of fuel from waste oil collected from homes, factories, and institutions. In a significant development for tourism and biodiversity, the construction of Central India's first modern Fish Aquarium at Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahalaya (Zoo) was approved under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Conceptual approval was also granted for a plant for the disposal of deceased animal carcasses under the Swachh Bharat Mission, a domestic hazardous waste disposal facility, and a pioneering project to reuse collected clothes as part of three new waste management innovations in Indore. Bhargav emphasized that the meeting was pivotal for the future of Indore. Approvals were given for better implementation of workshops and face-based attendance for municipal employees. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gentle Japanese hair growth method for men and women's scalp Hair's Rich Learn More Undo Crucially, the Mayor-in-Council sanctioned financial and contractual approvals totaling Rs 61.50 crore for three sewerage work packages under the Amrit 2.0 scheme, aimed at enhancing the sewerage system in 29 villages within the municipal limits. Additionally, administrative and tender invitation approval was granted for shifting the primary sewer line hindering the construction of the Bada Ganpati Flyover. Financial approval of Rs 22.71 crore was given for the Riverfront Development work on the Kahn-Saraswati River, stretching from Nagar Nigam Chauraha to Ahilya Ashram. Also, approval of Rs 16.18 crore was given for the laying of a secondary sewer line on the alignment of MR 5 Road from Chota Bangarda (RR City) to Laxmi Bai Pratima under Zone No 1.
