Observations and opinions concerning zoos, evolution, nature conservation and the way we treat/support the ecosystems which are supposed to serve us
This week I found this marvellous infographic on the great web of information called The Internet. The infographic lists the top five misconceptions about evolution, and explains (with diagrams!) why they’re …
… to focus specifically on threatened species that represent a significant amount of unique evolutionary history. Using a scientific framework to identify the world’s most Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally …
… Alfred Russel Wallace’s theory of evolution19841−58348−111−7 toExcel Browne J. Voyaging; Darwin biography vol 1 * 19950−7126−7305−9 Pimlico Browne J. The power of place, …
… So, there’s a mix of species from a different geographical and evolutionary background. Such a variety may be inspiring for the ignorant visitor, but it doesn’t enthuse me, because I wonder what’s the educational …
… Ministry of Environment and Tourism. This is a total misconception of how nature and evolution works. If you decide to kill old or mature wildlife that still outcompete younger specimens you could tak …
… awareness about the plight of this Endangered marsupial. Even more impressive was the first ever breeding and rearing success of the world’s most evolutionarily distinct and globally endangered (EDGE) amphibian, …
… of its collection by continents was ‘Mahajanga’. Here the visitor can get acquainted with the fauna and flora of Madagascar, especially the western part of this evolutionarily interesting island. This concep …
… the evolutionary biologist Ernst Mayr in the mid-20th century, is perhaps the most widely accepted species concept (see Encyclopedia of Life). According the BSC species are groups of actually or potentially …
… also History of Goma). Had Heini Hediger introduced modern husbandry based on a biological way of thinking when he became Zoo director in 1944, his successor, the veterinarian Ernst Lang revolutionised …
… survive as best as they can in their natural environment. In captivity, animals may face a number of challenges which evolution has not prepared them for and disables the animal to fulfil their behavioural …
… was able to manage the Zoo successfully, and even to buy a number of animals. But in the turmoil of the Revolution of 1905 the Zoo was severely damaged: the buildings were ruined, the library was set on …
History Visit(s) Gallery Video More info Location History Historical narrative Historical footage Historical narrative Apenheul began in 1971 as a small but revolutionary …
… from the treetops path you can enjoy a panoramic view of the lush green canopy. The small boat tour provides some insight in Planet Earth’s evolution, but the views on the rainforest from the water surface …
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… in captivity, they introduced a concept of thematic and adventurous exhibits. As you can imagine the Darwineum focusses on evolution, and more specific evolution of primates with mankind as the ultimate …
… the children of this particular family went home with a strange idea about the speed gorillas grow up. While this is exactly the situation to teach children about evolution and how closely we are related …
… gallery upstairs with an exhibition on human culture and evolution. Unlike other excellent educational exhibitions and information panels in the Zoo this one is only in German. Th …
about zoos and their mission regarding breeding endangered species, nature conservation, biodiversity and education, which of course relates to the evolution of species.