Dear Colleague,
It is this digests’ second Birthday today. There are now well over 4000 subscribers in over 80 countries and 566 zoos (those that I have counted anyway). I know that many of the ‘official’ subscribers forward copies to others, and some put it onto their zoo intranet system. I have also heard from zoos which have no computer access but have had printed copies posted to them. Not bad going for an e-zine which has spread largely by word of mouth. I was therefore delighted to have handed to me today a commendation from the Federation of Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland in the 1999 Education Award category in recognition of Zoo News and Zoo Biology. Many thanks folks, it is appreciated.
Very odd, but not much ‘Zoo’ news about this week.
Chai's baby will fit right in with easygoing all-female herd
(Woodland Park Zoo)
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/news/entertainment/html98/chai22_20000522.html
China Trade in Black and White
(National Zoo)
http://www.foxnews.com/national/052200/pandas.sml
Lost seal returned to sea
http://www.abc.net.au/news/regionals/tas/regtas-22may2000-1.htm
Euthanasia eyed after tiger eats arm
http://www.denverpost.com/news/news0522a.htm
Endangered critter delays projects
http://www.denverpost.com/news/news0522b.htm
Snake fancier appears in court
http://www.thestar.com/editorial/updates/gta/200005170_WEB-SNAKE15.html
Stone Zoo's popular old polar bear Major ailingby Franci Richardson
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_regional/majo05172000.htm
Girl attacked by tiger in Brewster animal farm
http://www.boston.com/dailynews/137/region/Girl_attacked_by_tiger_in_Brew:.shtml
J. 'Tiger Lady' contests revocation of her permit
http://www.phillynews.com/inquirer/2000/May/17/city/JTIGER17.htm
Former zookeeper mauled by tapir sues over safety
http://www.oklahoman.com/cgi-bin/shart?ID=491178&TP=getarticle
Another giraffe dies at the zoo mysteriously
(San Francisco Zoo)
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/examiner/hotnews/stories/16/gira\
ffe.dtl
Nursery for a Species
(Albuquerque's zoo)
http://www.abqjournal.com/news/35550news05-18-00.htm
North Carolina Zoo unveils newest piece of art
http://www.news-record.com/news/local/rand/art05.htm
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If you know a story I have missed this week do drop me a line with the full web
address and I
will try and include it next week.
Bit & Pieces
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I was saddened to learn last week of the death of ‘Red’ Palmer. Many of you may
not of heard
of Harold Curtis Palmer, but it was his pioneering work in the 1950’s which led
to the
development of the darting systems we all use today. He revolutionised the way
in which we
manage our animals. Both animals and zoo staff have benefited time and time
again.
His death at 85 years followed complications after heart surgery. He leaves a
wife, Bobbi.
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The Incubation and Fertility Research Group Meeting, 2000 Meeting - University
of Oxford
The Incubation and Fertility Research Group (WPSA Working Group 6
{Reproduction}) is an
association of people interested in any aspect of incubation. Established almost
30 years ago
the Group is comprised of people interested in both scientific and practical
aspects of
incubation in a wide range of bird species (and even at times, reptilian and
extinct species).
The Group meets once a year at an annual meeting usually held in September
usually at a
venue in the UK, including in recent years, Warwick and Ayr. By nature it is an
informal
organisation open to all and so meetings are attended by a wide range of people
working in
science, commerce, and conservation. Most participants come from the UK and
Europe
although a few delegates come from the USA and even farther afield. The meetings
consist of
a series of oral and poster presentations offered by the delegates and is often
a useful place
for bringing forward new ideas. Many students have given their first ever
scientific
presentation to the IFRG's enthusiastic and friendly audience. Abstracts of
talks each year are
published in Poultry and Avian Reviews and International Hatchery Practise.
The IFRG Meeting 2000 will be held on September 11th-12th in Oxford. As usual,
the meeting
is open to people wishing to present talks or posters on any topic or species.
As usual there
will be ample time for informal discussions over coffee or in the bar.
This year there are special events which will interest everyone interested in
fertility and
incubation, particularly in the commercial sector. There is an invited keynote
speaker,
Professor Eddy Decuypere of the University of Leuven, Belgium, who will be
speaking on
"Incubation, a crucial hinge between breeders and broilers". There will also be
a "Back to
Basics" workshop for incubation featuring leading speakers from Israel and the
UK. Topics
covered will be:
Assessment and significance of fertility in commercial production by Dr Graham
Wishart
(University of Abertay, Dundee).
Shell formation and function and its role in incubation by Dr Nick Sparks (SAC,
Auchincriuve)
Techniques for improving the shelf life of fertile eggs by Professor Amos Ar
(Tel Aviv
University)
The critical importance of temperature in incubation by Dr Nick French (British
United
Turkeys, Tarvin)
Roles of water and gas exchange in determining hatchability success by Professor
Amos Ar.
Problems associated with egg turning by Dr Charles Deeming (Hatchery Consulting
&
Research, Wallingford)
Assessment of chick quality by Dr Charles Deeming
The meeting will be held at historic St Edmund's Hall on the High St, Oxford,
and is reasonably
priced (total costs for registration, meals and accommodation are around
£100.00). All are
welcome. For further information on this meeting please contact:- Dr Charles
Deeming,
Hatchery Consulting & Research, 17 Rowland Close, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10
8LA, UK.
Email:charlie@deemingdc.freeserve.co.uk Tel./Fax: +44-(0)1491-835542.
Or see the website: http://www.biology.bbk.ac.uk/conf/ifrgconf.htm (with online
form).
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Three new publications published by the Federation of Zoos of Great Britain and
Ireland
The publications are available as paper hard copies and on floppy discs
(versions Microsoft Word 97 and Microsoft Word 95 6.0).
Further information can be obtained from the Federation Secretariat.
Telephone: 020 7586 0230
E-mail: fedzoo@zsl.org
Management Guidelines for the Welfare of Zoo Animals
ISSN 0963-1712
For one copy the postage and packing rates are:
£1.50 United Kingdom
£2.00 Europe
£3.00 Worldwide zone 1 (United States of America etc.)
£3.50 Worldwide zone 2 (Australia etc.)
Falconiformes
hard copy disc
Federation Members and Associates £8.00 £5.00
Non-members £16.00
£10.00
Birds of Prey in Flying Demonstrations
hard copy disc
Federation Members and Associates £5.00 £5.00
Non-members £10.00
£10.00
Guenons
hard copy disc
Federation Members and Associates £6.00 £5.00
Non-members £12.00
£10.00
Payment is by cheque in pounds sterling made payable to "The Federation of
Zoos".
Nicola Charlton
Conservation Coordinator
The Federation of Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland
Zoological Gardens
Regent's Park
London NW1 4RY
United Kingdom
Telephone +44 (0)20 7586 0230
Direct Dial +44 (0)20 7449 6350
Facsimile +44 (0)20 7722 4427
E-mail fedzoo@zsl.org
Direct E-mail conservation.fedzoo@zsl.org
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The Primate Conservation & Welfare Society is proud to announce the availability
of our first
annual Primate Conservation Grant Small Grant!
For details, including the Application Packet in .PDF Format, please see our
website at:
http://www.primates-online.com/apps.html
To receive a hard copy of the Conservation Grant Application Packet, please send
a self-
addressed stamped envelope to:
PCWS - Conservation Grant
PO Box 2101
Port Townsend, WA 98368 USA
Please note: Due to the volume of requests, application requests MUST be
accompanied by a
self-addressed stamped envelope. Applicants outside the US should contact PCWS
via email
with appropriate contact information. The grant deadline is June 30, 2000.
Stamp Donations Are Welcome For This Project!
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Elephant Birth on the Web
Zoo Zurich is expecting the birth of an elephant this May. The birth will be
broadcasted live
on the internet. With this world first Zoo Zurich intends to appeal to a large
public and will
make use of the probable great interest to inform about the situation of the
Asian Elephants in
the wild. At all time the animal’s welfare will be the prime consideration and
will not be
affected in any way by the transmission. Already today live pictures from the
elephant house
will be shown on the following websites: http://www.zoo.ch and
http://www.migros.ch and
http://www.tagesanzeiger.ch
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Zoo Staff Personals
Looking for work? Someone to travel with? Somewhere to stay? Let me know and I
will post it
here.
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Situations Vacant
(Please mention you saw the advertisement in ZooNews Digest should you
apply for any of these posts, many thanks) Do you have a vacancy to
advertise? Please email me.
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Experienced Keepers Wanted At Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre, Wareham, Dorset
Monkey World is looking for experienced keepers to join our team as we embark
upon a 40
acre expansion. Our small but dedicated team of keepers (12 in all) already
boasts over 120
years of experience. We are interested in career animal keepers and the salaries
will reflect this.
Monkey World is aiming to hire 2 keepers and intends to pull together the best
team of
primate keepers in Europe.
Salaries will start at £10,500 per annum and will be adjusted as to experience.
Primate
experience is a benefit but we are also interested in hearing experienced
carnivore keepers as
well. The job will entail the daily husbandry of over 60 apes and 100 other
primates.
Applicants will be trained to give talks to the public. Monkey World assists
foreign
governments to stop the smuggling of primates from the wild and is a member of
EAZA and
several EEP breeding programmes. For more information about us see our web site
at
http://www.monkeyworld.org
Applications should be sent to: apes@aperescue.org or to Keeper Application,
Monkey
World – Ape Rescue Centre, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH, England.
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Blackpool Zoo have a Vacancy for - Senior Keeper ( Birds and Reptiles ) to
cover maternity
leave.
Qualifications required - City & Guilds Animal Management. Must have 3 years
keeping
experience within a zoo or private collection, with a minimum of 1 year
specialising in the
keeping of birds and reptiles.
It would be an advantage, if candidates had some experience of staff management
and
decision making, but this is not essential.
Further details and application forms from Russell Catlow, Blackpool Zoo, East
Park Drive,
Blackpool, FY3 8PP or by telephoning 01253 830801 /830807. Closing date for the
receipt of
completed applications is Friday 16th June.
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BANHAM ZOO
Is re-advertising its vacancy for a hard working, self-motivated HEAD KEEPER
to join their keeping team.
The position is a hands-on role, working with a staff of 14 keepers to maintain
and improve the
already excellent standards achieved.
Candidates should have a minimum of 6/7 years exotic animal husbandry with a
wide range of
species, particularly with primates. Experience with other mammals and birds
also desirable.
City & Guilds essential.
Supervisory experience and knowledge of Health and Safety procedures are also
required; full
driving licence is essential
Salary is negotiable and accommodation is available.
Previous applicants need not apply.
We also have a vacancy for an Experienced Keeper to lead our Primate Section
It is envisaged that this position will become vacant June/July.
The ideal candidate will have 4/5 years experience and the City and Guilds
certificate is
essential, they will need to be a flexible team member, able to use their
experience to assist on
other sections if necessary.
They should be able to lead a small, dedicated team of keepers in providing the
best possible
care. Experience with South American Primates and Lemurs an advantage.
Accommodation available
Please send your application stating which position you are applying for with a
full CV to:
Mike Woolham
Asst Zoo Animal Manager
Banham Zoo
The Grove
Banham
Norfolk
NR16 2HE
Closing date for applications for both positions is 7th June 2000
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Linton Zoo are looking for Experienced Keepers. They are looking for people with
a minimum
of five years experience with mammals, in particular ungulates and large cats or
birds and
reptiles. Having an interest in gardening would be advantageous.
Please send a full CV for application form to:
Kim Simmons, Linton Zoological Gardens, Hadstock Road, Linton, Cambridgeshire.
CB1 6NT
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Twycross Zoo are looking for an experienced Elephant Keeper. Accommodation is
available.
If interested please write to : Twycross Zoo, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 3PX
Telephone 01827 880250
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AVICULTURE INTERNS WANTED for the Hawaii Endangered Bird Conservation Program
at the Maui Bird Conservation Center on the island of Maui and Keauhou Bird
Conservation
Center on the Big Island.
Daily tasks include husbandry duties such as: diet preparation, aviary and
facility
maintenance, behavioral observations of breeding birds, grounds keeping,
predator control.
Applicant must be able to live with several roommates in a remote area and
should show
enthusiasm for work with captive endangered Hawaiian birds. Driver’s license
and proof of
health insurance are required.
Internships last for three-month periods. Interns receive $15/day stipend plus
housing.
For more information, please send a resume, cover letter (with location
preference) and the
names and contacts of three references to: Tracey Powers P.O. Box 39 Volcano,
Hawaii 96785
or fax: 808-985-7034.
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The World Ocean Discovery Centre ‘ The Deep’ which will be opening in Hull in
the Autumn
of 2001 are looking for a Curator. Expected salary for this position is expected
to be in the
region of £25,000 + PRP.
Prospective candidates are expected to have a proven track record in an aquarium
of
international or national renown. The should possess excellent people skills,
flexibility and
enthusiasm. The position is open now so that the curator can oversee the
procurement,
quarantine, transportation and other issues. Closing date for applications is
14th June 2000.
Send for application form to : The Deep, 79 Ferensway, Kingston upon Hull, Hull,
HU2 8LE
Telephone : 01482 615776
Fax : 01482 615645
Email ; thedeep@louise-k.fsnet.co.uk
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The Philadelphia Zoo currently has positions available for mammal keepers.
1 year keeper experience required; degree valued. Interest in conservation
education and
ability to interact in a positive, friendly manner with the public. $14.13/hr
plus benefits
package. Send resume to Human Resources, THE PHILADELPHIA ZOO, 3400 W. Girard
Ave., Phila., PA 19104. PH: (215) 243-5350. Visit our Web site at
http://www.phillyzoo.org
Specific positions are:
Small Mammal House Keeper: This is one of two line positions in the building.
Collection for
this line is a combination of nocturnal and diurnal species, including vampire
bats, lorises,
mouse lemurs, African
dormice, Malagasy giant jumping rats, mouse deer, tree shrews, pygmy marmosets,
and
elephant shrews. Exhibits and work are exclusively indoors. Interest in small
mammal
husbandry and creative exhibitry, some previous experience in same required.
Days off would
be consistent, but most likely weekdays.
Assigned Relief Keeper: This position is in the "Rare Animal House", relieving
for three line
positions on some of the line keepers' regular days off. The collection consists
mostly of
primates, including lemurs (2
species), marmosets and tamarins (4 species), spider monkeys, mangabeys, and
langurs. Other
species include naked mole rats, Rodrigues and Egyptian fruit bats, dwarf
mongoose,
armadillos, acouchi, and tree kangaroos. Most exhibits/work indoors. Interest
and some
experience in primate husbandry required; experience, ability in exhibit
furnishing a plus. Days
off would be consistent, but most likely weekdays.
For questions, contact Andy Baker, baker.andy@phillyzoo.org,
215-243-5245, or Heidi Hellmuth, hellmuth.heidi@phillyzoo.org,
215-243-5319.
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Position Available: Chimpanzee Caregiver at the Wildlife Waystation, CA
Job Description: You will be working with 31 chimps (age 3-11 yeas) in 9 social
groups
Your duties include cleaning cages, raking, feeding, and enrichment. 95% of your
job is
CLEANING.
Qualification: You must be healthy, fit and ready to work outside for hours, and
be able to lift
and carry 35 lbs. Must be flexible and resourceful. We need someone who can work
both as a
team and independently. Working experience with any animal is a plus but not
required.
Please have a reference from your current/former employer or from your teacher
if you've just
finished school. High school diploma required.
This is an On-Ranch Volunteer position. The position consists of on-facility
trailer style living
with housing and utilities paid, and there is a food give-away once a week.
Compensation for
this position is a
non-taxable volunteer reimbursement and expense of $258.00 every two weeks. A
minimum six-
month stay required.
If interested, please send your resume and a reference to Dean Seymour, The
Wildlife
Waystation,
14831 Little Tujunga Canyon RD, San Fernando, CA 91342
For further information, please contact Dean Seymour at
dseymour@waystation.org or Asami Kabasawa at asamikabasawa@yahoo.com
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For the most up to date links to sites advertising Zoo work go to:
http://members.tripod.com/~Sciurus/index.html
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Meetings
TheUnion of the Czech and Slovak Zoological Gardens Annual Conference
25- 27 May 2000
ZooChomutov, Czech Republic
Forfurther information please contact: fax: +420-66-7302839
e-mail:jizoo@brn.pvtnet.cz
FifthInternational Elephant Research Symposium
1-3June 2000
Portland,Oregon
email:dolson@indyzoo.com
ANIMAL TRAINERS' NETWORK WORKSHOP
June 11, 12 & 13, 2000
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
To get a registration form or for more information, please
contact:
Email: hospital@cincyzoo.org or jenny.kroll@cincyzoo.org
Marwell Zoological Park Student Research Symposium
21 June 2000, start 9.30, finish 16.30
Everybody is welcome. For further information please contact Tanya
Langenhorst, Marwell Zoological Park, Colden Common, Nr Winchester SO21
1JH. Tel: 01962 777407, Fax: 01962 777511, email: tanyaL@marwell.org.uk
Course of Environmental Enrichment for Wild Animals in Captivity.
The Zoological National the Aurora of Guatemala, and El Zoo Conservation
Outreach Group
(ZCOG), presents/displays:
21-24 June 2000
Zoological National “The Aurora”
City of Guatemala,
Guatemala C.A
Further INFORMATION: Maria Jose Iturbide, Zoological Technical Department Aurora
Tel.
(502) 4720507 4720885, Fax (502) 4715286. email mjiturbidef@hotmail.com
The2nd Zoo Research Symposium
6- 7 July 2000
PaigntonZoo
E-mail: aplowman@paigntonzoo.org.uk
Symposiumon Asian Raptors
25-27July 2000
Bandung,Indonesia
Forfurther info email : ypal@bdg.centrin.net.id
The2000 Invertebrates in Captivity Conference
3– 6 August 2000
RioRico, Arizona, USA
Fordetails see: http://www.sasionline.org/2000conf/2000confrpg.html
Fourth International Penguin Conference
4 – 8 September 2000
Coquimbo,Chile
ForFurther info : gluna@nevados.cecun.ucn.cl
The Fourth European Elephant Handlers School
4-17 September 2000
Woburn Safari Park and Blackpool Zoo
Further details and a full course programme can be obtained from
Woburn Safari Park-tele-01525 290407or e-mail WobSafari@aol.com
Annual Conference of the Swedish Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria
6 – 8 September 2000
Boras Djurpark,
Boras, Sweden.
Email: info@parkenzoo.se
11th International Zoo Collectors Meeting
Munster Zoo, Germany
9-10 September 2000
Registration and questions: Klaus Schüling -
schueling@tiergarten.com
ZooFederation Plant Group Conference
September13th - 15th 2000
CotswoldWildlife Park
For further info:
“Colin Wren” gardens@rzss.org.uk
InternationalWhite-tailed Sea Eagle Conference
13-17September 2000
Bjorko,Sweden.
email: bjorn.helander@nrm.se
17thEAZA/EEP Annual Conference
19- 24 September 2000
AalborgZoo,
Denmark
Allmatters with regard to registration etc : Hju@aalborg-zoo.dk
Anythingrelated to conference programmes, meetings etc : info@eaza.net
InternationalSymposium on Galliformes
23September to 1st October 2000
Nepal
Forfurther information contact the World Pheasant Association on email:
wpa@gn.apc.org
15th International Zoo Educators’ Conference
1- 6 October 2000
Guadalajara,Mexico
For more information contact Maria Eugenia Martinez Arizmendi,
headof the Education Department.
Telephone: 0052-3-6744104
Fax : 0052-3-674-4488
E-mail : 104164.3717@compuserve.com
Third International Symposium on Physiology and Ethology of Wild and Zoo Animals
4 – 7 October 2000
Berlin, Germany
Email: symposium@izw-berlin.de
ZooSciences 2000
Amiens, France
For further details Email: zoolille@nordnet.fr
2000 AAZK Conference
8– 12 October 2000
ColumbusZoo
Checkout information on this conference by accessing its
websiteat: http://aazk2000.homestead.com
ElephantManagers International Conference
6- 9 October 2000
Syracuse,New York
Formore information please contact
AdrienneWhiteley on : bpzoo@emi.com
Panda 2000 International Conference
An international conference on the giant panda will be held in San Diego,
California (USA) October 16-19, 2000. The Zoological Society of San Diego
and the World Wildlife Fund are co- hosts. A program consisting primarily
of work-shops, panel discussions and poster sessions is planned. Topics
in conservation, education, training, research, health, reproduction, and
captive management will be co covered. Persons interested in attending
thismeeting are encouraged to contact the Local Arrangements Chair:
HelenaFitch-Snyder, Zool. Soc. of San Diego, PO Box 120551, San Diego, CA
92112.Phone: (619) 557-3954, FAX: (619) 557-3959; E-mail
helena@sandiegozoo.org.
Reproductionand integrated conservation science.
9thand 10th November, 2000
AZoological Society of London Symposium
TheMeeting Rooms, Zoological Society of London
To register your interest in attending this symposium please contact: D.
Body, Scientific Meetings Co-ordinator, Zoological Society of London,
Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY, UK or email: Deborah.Body@zsl.org
If you would be interested in submitting a poster presentation, please
indicate this.
5thInternational Aquarium Congress
20- 25th November 2000
Monaco
Organisedby the Oceanographic Institute of Oceanography
Forfurther information email: iac2000monaco@meditnet.com
or write to : Secretariat of the 5th IAC 2000, Oceanographic Institute,
Av.St.Martin, MC 98000 Monaco Tel.: +377-93-25.36.00, Fax :
+377-93-30.90.95.
European Squirrel Workshop
The next WORKSHOP is planned for the year 2001 in Turin, Italy
For further details contact : Kathy Hodder, Institute of Terrestrial Ecology,
Wareham,Dorset,
BH20 4LN Tel. +44 (0) 1929 551518 Fax. 551087, Email k.hodder@ite.ac.uk
Ecologyand Conservation of Mini-antelope
Aninternational symposium on duiker and dwarf antelope in Africa
Hostedby the Marwell Zimbabwe Trust
12th-17thFebruary 2001
Bulawayo,Zimbabwe
Contactaplowman@paigntonzoo.org.uk for further info
Second European Zoo Nutrition Conference
6- 9th April 2001
Southampton, UNITED KINGDOM
More detailed information about the programme and registration/abstract
submission deadlines will be available commencing 1st May 2000 at
http://www.marwell.org.uk To join the conference mailing list, send your
contact details (after the above-mentioned date) by email to:
Nutrition2001@marwell.org or by post/fax to: Zoo Nutrition 2001, Marwell
Zoological Park, Owslebury, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JH, United
Kingdom. Fax: (0) 1962 777511.
FourthWorld Congress of Herpetology
1-8August 2001
Colombo,Sri Lanka
Pleasepre-register at website: http://www.4wch.com
Help Wanted
Need assistance? You could try Zoo Biology, it is probably your best bet for
animal
information. However ZooNews Digest reaches more like minded people, more often
than any
other similar publication on the planet! So you could try here. Let me know and
I will post it.
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PRIMATE LICE
Natalie Leo is a PhD student from the University of Queensland studying the
evolution of lice
from primates. She is having trouble getting specimens and thought that best
chance was
sanctuaries (where they might
actually handle the animals - at least the sick ones or newcomers). If you think
Natalie could
possibly help her
she would be extremely grateful. She using them for DNA analysis, and does not
need many
(2 or 3 is adequate to get information), but of course the more the better since
there are so
many different lice out there (some possibly yet unidentified).
If possible, please store them in 100% or 70% ethanol and then e-mail her at:
nat.leo@mailbox.uq.edu.au
Natalie Leo, B.Sc.(Hons)
Department of Microbiology and Parasitology
University of Queensland
St Lucia, QLD 4072
Phone: (07) 3365 1101
Fax: (07) 3365 4620
e-mail: nat.leo@mailbox.uq.edu.au
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Carlos Boix is a Spanish Veterinary student (in his fourth year) who´s very
interested in doing
field work with marine mammals of any kind. If it´s student practice, volunteer
work, any other
kind of work, he doesn´t care.
He is available in the summer, is very motivated is an advanced diver (PADI).
Contact Carlos on : karlosvoix@LatinMail.com
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regularity (depending on the flow of information). By Zoo Biology I mean
anything relating to
zoo management. Hediger described this as “the science which embraced everything
which
was biologically relevant to the management of the zoological garden.” The more
that join up
the more effective a management tool it will become. Go on, give it a try, and
subscribe.
Remember no-one will pressurize you to contribute....but you may want to help.
There is a
members only chat site attached to Zoo Biology. This appears to work quite well.
There are
647+ Zoo Biology subscribers to date. More join each week.. Do be prepared to
get a lot of
messages.
Sites worth checking out
Have you got a suggestion? Let me check it out.
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http://www.wildlifeinformation.org
ZooNews Digest is an independent publication, not allied or attached to any
zoological
collection.
Many thanks.
For those of you who have not received the News previously, you have been
included
because someone has suggested you might be interested. If this is not the case
please email
me and I shall remove your name.
Kind Regards,
Wishing you a wonderful week,
Peter Dickinson,
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