Category: Digest

This is our digest which contains articles and YouTube videos.

RARE Irwin’s Turtle Eggs!

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This YouTube video was produced by The Australia Zoo.

Some of our Irwin’s turtles were seen laying a clutch of eggs in their habitat. This endangered species is very special to everyone here at Australia Zoo, so to see this world’s first is a truly momentous occasion for our team, but most importantly for the continuation of the species.

Here at Australia Zoo we are home to over 1200 beautiful animals and 400 staff. Join us as we give you a behind the scenes look at all the action. From new additions to animal highlights, our awesome zoo crew

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Restoring Nature at the Lathrop Nature Preserve

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This YouTube video was produced by The Nature Conservancy of Canada.

We’ve wrapped up a transformative project in the heart of Ontario’s Niagara region — improving water quality, protecting forest and cold-water habitats for fish like brook trout, and making trails safer with a new pedestrian bridge, stabilized embankments and new trail signage.

The Lathrop Nature Preserve is now better equipped to thrive for generations to come thanks to the dedication of our partners, volunteers, and donors, including the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, Niagara Community Foundation, TD Canada, and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

Brook trout: Ian

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Join Robert Irwin For Crocodile Research – Happy CROCtober!

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This YouTube video was produced by The Australia Zoo.

Before Robert was on the dance floor, he was in Far North Queensland on the incredible Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve for the Wildlife Warriors x Australia Zoo Crocodile Research Trip.
Started by Steve, the trip studies these modern day dinosaurs, uncoverthe secrets of their movements, diet, social structure, genetics and nesting behaviours.
It’s the most comprehensive study on crocodilians anywhere in the world, and the largest continuous telemetry study of any species EVER!
Crikey, we love crocs!

Here at Australia Zoo we are home to over 1200 beautiful animals and

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