We are excited to introduce our new male western lowland gorilla to the Calgary community! Jasiri was born at the Atlanta Zoo on June 21, 1998 and arrived at the Calgary Zoo in mid-June after many years of planning and preparation. As our new silverback, Jasiri steps into the big shoes left by our beloved Kakinga, who sadly passed away in spring 2016. Western lowland gorillas are found in the forests of Cameroon, Gabon, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Central African Republic and are critically endangered. The wild population is decreasing significantly every year due to … Continue
Lenny Likes: Food Taste Test With A Two-Toed Sloth
Lenny loves to eat, but what does he like to eat the most? Turns out, the answer isn’t that surprising.
Saving Giant Otters in Peru
You otter know about our collaborative efforts to protect endangered giant otters at Cocha Cashu.
What Are Insects?
Insects belong to the largest animal group. There are over 5 million species of insects in the world which have been discovered. Insects are invertebrates, this means that they don’t have a backbone. They have exoskeletons which are hard and are located on the outside of their bodies which help protect their bodies. They are cold-blooded animals.
Insects have been on Earth for more than 320 million years. The oldest insects in the world are dragonflies, cockroaches, and termites. Insects can be found on land, in the oceans, in arctic conditions, in volcanic conditions, and at incredibly high altitudes. It … Continue
White Tigers – The Truth In 3D
Learn the truth about Royal White Bengal Tiger and the defect they can suffer from through the cruel practice of inbreeding. You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile BIG CAT TV is a close look into our day-to-day operations, the conservation efforts we support, and the exotic feline residents of “Big Cat Rescue” in Tampa, FL. USA. Big Cat Rescue is an educational non-breeding, accredited, sanctuary and a registered non-profit 501c3 so your donations are tax deductible!
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