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Happy #WorldGorillaDay 🦍! Western lowland gorillas are among the world’s most at-risk great apes. The Calgary Zoo takes part in a global initiative to ensure the survival of this declining primate through the Species Survival Plan (SSP) breeding program. #SavingSpecies
1-month-old western lowland gorilla Pablo recently underwent an exam requiring anesthesia at our Zoo Hospital. Baby gorillas typically have their first routine exam around this age to make sure that they’re strong and healthy. All went well with the exam, which included bloodwork, radiographs, weight (just over 19 pounds!), and a general check-up on Pablo’s body condition.
When someone mentions geese, or you hear that oh so familiar call from overhead, odds are you probably picture a Canada Goose in your mind. If you live in Hawaii, however, you might picture a Nene, or Hawaiian Goose(Branta sandvicensis). Hawaiian Geese are only found in Hawaii, which on its own is a rather small collection of islands. Here’s everything you need to know about Hawaiian Geese.
Hawaiian Geese, or Nenes as they are sometimes called, are medium sized birds that spend most of their time on the ground. Males have black on their head and hindneck as … Continue
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By recycling old cell phones and handheld mobile devices you can help protect gorilla habitat in Africa.
