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It’s not often you hear about carnivorous birds, and when you do, it’s usually focused on the large, flashy birds like owls, hawks, eagles, and vultures. But most people don’t realize there are many other bird species that are strictly meat eaters (and even more that are mostly meat eaters). Today I’ll tell you about … Continue reading "The carnivorous birds of the Zoo"

Satu, a 17-year-old male Bornean orangutan at Zoo Atlanta, has received an Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR) as part of a cutting-edge new chapter in the capabilities of the Great Ape Heart Project headquartered at Zoo Atlanta. This technology will help experts better understand the causes of cardiac disease, which is a leading cause of mortality … Continue reading "Next steps in monitoring heart disease in great apes"

Satu, a 17-year-old male Bornean orangutan at Zoo Atlanta, has received an Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR) as part of a cutting-edge new chapter in the capabilities of the Great Ape Heart Project headquartered at Zoo Atlanta. This technology will help experts better understand the causes of cardiac disease, which is a leading cause of mortality … Continue reading "Next steps in monitoring heart disease in great apes"

Hopefully everyone has been enjoying the summer! Here at the Zoo, we love to celebrate the seasons and holidays with enrichment! As an example, a few weeks ago for July 4, Keeper Megan decided to make ice treats for Jackie and the giant pandas. We shared a photo of the giant pandas with theirs, but … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, July 26"

The youngest western lowland gorilla at Zoo Atlanta, Floyd, turned 2 on Saturday, July 24, 2021. His father, troop leader Taz, turned 32 on July 20. The Zoo celebrated both with a father/son birthday enrichment event on July 24. The celebration took place in tandem with the debut of Zoo Atlanta’s new Gorilla Cam, inviting … Continue reading "Gorilla Cam debuts with birthday celebration"

The youngest western lowland gorilla at Zoo Atlanta, Floyd, turned 2 on Saturday, July 24, 2021. His father, troop leader Taz, turned 32 on July 20. The Zoo celebrated both with a father/son birthday enrichment event on July 24. The celebration took place in tandem with the debut of Zoo Atlanta’s new Gorilla Cam, inviting … Continue reading "Gorilla Cam debuts with birthday celebration"

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Happy National Zookeepers Week, everyone, Carnivore Keeper Allie here! As I am writing this, I’m stuffing my face with lots of snacks and candy which got me thinking … I’d love to compare and teach you all about how we digest food versus how a carnivore digests food. Here are some definitions before I continue. … Continue reading "Carnivore digestion"

Zoo Atlanta introduces wildlife watchers around the world to a unique opportunity to observe the natural behaviors and daily movements of a troop of western lowland gorillas with the debut of Gorilla Cam, launching on Saturday, July 24, 2021. The cam will make its appearance on zooatlanta.org/gorillacam  in tandem with a double birthday celebration for … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta Announces Launch of Gorilla Cam"

July 22, 2021 Zoo Atlanta introduces wildlife watchers around the world to a unique opportunity to observe the natural behaviors and daily movements of a troop of western lowland gorillas with the debut of Gorilla Cam, launching on Saturday, July 24, 2021. The cam will make its appearance on zooatlanta.org/gorillacam  in tandem with a double … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta Announces Launch of Gorilla Cam"