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January is usually a quiet time for us here in the Elephant Department, and since nobody is around to see them in the cold mornings before the Zoo opens, we have zero qualms about taking advantage of our coworkers’ recalcitrance towards shifting out into the chilly habitats; we don’t really want to go outside either. … Continue reading "Winter mornings in the Zambezi Elephant Center"

I know when I first started working with the giant pandas, bamboo was simply bamboo, and it all looked yummy enough for me if I were a giant panda. Oh man, work a day with these giant pandas, and you will quickly learn that is not the case! It is incredible how what we may … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, January 20"

Well, Zoo Atlanta had yet another banner year in producing major research publications in 2020! Our staff published 10 peer-reviewed articles on various lines of our research programs and collaborations. This brings our institutional total up to a minimum of 375 publications since 1978. Listed below are the complete citations and, in some cases, links … Continue reading "2020 was another banner year for research"

Hello everyone! When I first started writing this, I went down a pretty big rabbit hole as I wanted to talk about the origins and development of flight. Ultimately, that is a BIG topic and as I went through my deep dive into deep time, I realized I could focus on one story of flight. … Continue reading "The power of reptilian flight"

As I reflect on all that was 2020, I can’t help but recognize and appreciate the fact that this year gave us new ways to connect with friends, family, coworkers, and total strangers around the world. Amidst a global pandemic that drove us apart, we innovated, pivoted, created, and designed opportunities that allowed connection to one another.  Meetings and … Continue reading "Conservation Connections – Saving Gorillas "

With the new year comes a new you, usually. And with 2020 having finally come to an end, I’m sure we are all hoping for a transformation to set us on the right path. Animals may not be able to recognize the turning of a year as we do (maybe our pets at home can … Continue reading "The salamander’s amazing transformation"

When I first walked up to Jackie’s habitat to start cleaning the other morning, he was resting in one of his favorite spots: his triangle perch. But as soon as I entered the habitat, he immediately climbed down and came over to investigate the contents of my bucket. As soon as he realized I didn’t … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, January 4"

Hey y’all, it’s Ben from the Herpetology Team, and I hope y’all have had an excellent holiday. Today, I’d like to discuss the migratory patterns of turtles. When many folks think of migratory animals, turtles are usually not the type of animals that come to mind. When I think of migratory animals, the rufous hummingbird, … Continue reading "Migration in turtles and tortoises"

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