The strategic geographical location of Palestine, along with its topography, diversity of ecosystems and climatic changes, create a suitable environment for the presence of reptiles. Zoos in the Gaza Strip have a vari...The strategic geographical location of Palestine, along with its topography, diversity of ecosystems and climatic changes, create a suitable environment for the presence of reptiles. Zoos in the Gaza Strip have a variety of zoo animals including terrestrial, freshwater and marine reptiles. The present study aims to document the Palestinian reptiles held in captivity and/or kept stuffed at zoos in the Gaza Strip. Repeated visits to Gaza zoos were conducted over a ten-year period from 2010 to 2019 to achieve the purpose of the study. Digital cameras and guidebooks were used to document and identify Palestinian reptiles. In addition, interviews were carried out with zoo owners and workers and some reptile hunters who provide live and even dead specimens to Gaza zoos and had their specimens identified and photographed. A total of 29 Palestinian reptile species (one crocodile, four turtles, six lizards and 18 snake species), belonging to 3 orders and 15 families, were recorded as live or preserved specimens at Gaza zoos. The Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus), which went extinct in Palestine since the beginning of the 20th century, is the biggest reptilian encountered in the current study. Nearly all these reptiles were trapped using different means in the marine, freshwater and terrestrial environments of the Gaza Strip. Two of the highly threatened global sea turtle species were encountered: the Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) and the Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas). The Spur-thighed Tortoise (Testudo graeca), which is classified as vulnerable by the IUCN, is kept in relatively large numbers in cages at Gaza zoos. The Desert Monitor (Varanus griseus), Palestine Viper (Daboia palaestinae), and Syrian Black Snake (Coluber jugularis asianus) were the most occurring lizard and snake species at Gaza zoos. In conclusion, zoos are good tools that contribute to Palestinians’ knowledge of their wildlife resources. The ecological role of reptiles in their ecosystems requires Palestinians to protect and conserve them as well as all forms of wildlife in a sustainable manner.展开更多
Zoo management has been approached from its financial guidelines in accordance with the SDGs,but without considering its adjustment to the SDGs.Therefore,the objective of this work was to compare the theoretical struc...Zoo management has been approached from its financial guidelines in accordance with the SDGs,but without considering its adjustment to the SDGs.Therefore,the objective of this work was to compare the theoretical structure reported in the literature with respect to the observations of this work.A cross-sectional and retrospective study was carried out with a sample of administrative managers linked to zoos committed to the implementation of the SDGs.The results suggest that age and gender determine the financial factor.In relation to the state of the art where dimensions related to learning financial administration are reported,this work suggests that age is a determinant of social responsibility.展开更多
The Golden Jackal (Canis aureus Linnaeus, 1758), which belongs to the Canidae family, is an opportunist carnivore in the Gaza Strip (365 square kilometers). The current study aims at giving notes on the occurrence and...The Golden Jackal (Canis aureus Linnaeus, 1758), which belongs to the Canidae family, is an opportunist carnivore in the Gaza Strip (365 square kilometers). The current study aims at giving notes on the occurrence and some ecological aspects of the species in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. The study, which lasted 14 years (2007-2020), is descriptive and cumulative in its style. It was based on frequent field visits, direct observations and meetings and discussions with wildlife hunters, farmers and other stakeholders. The findings of the study show that Gazans are familiar with the Golden Jackal to the extent that a Gazan family holds the Arabic name of the animal, which is “Wawi”. The Golden Jackal was sometimes encountered and hunted in the eastern parts of the Gaza Strip, which are characterized by the presence of wilderness areas, intensive agriculture, poultry pens and solid waste landfills. Like other a few mammalian faunas, the adult Golden Jackals enter the Gaza Strip through gaps in or burrows beneath the metal borders separating the Gaza Strip from the rest of the Palestinian Territories and Egypt. Gaza zoos were found to harbor tens of Golden Jackals trapped or hunted by clever wildlife hunters using different means such as wire cages known locally as “maltash” and foothold traps with metal jaws that may cause lesions to the trapped animals. Poisoning and shooting were also common methods used to control the jackals and other carnivores causing harm to agriculture and livestock. The animal was known among the Gazans as an omnivore, feeding on wild and domestic animals in addition to plant materials, garbage and carrions. In conclusion, the study recommends the need to raise ecological awareness to preserve the Golden jackal and to adopt safe control measures for jackals and other carnivores, including the construction of protective fences for agricultural fields and animal pens.展开更多
Pollution in urban zoos arises from diffuse and small point sources. However, its control has received little attention in past decades. Online and ofttine modes of ecological engineering technology were designed to c...Pollution in urban zoos arises from diffuse and small point sources. However, its control has received little attention in past decades. Online and ofttine modes of ecological engineering technology were designed to control pollution from small point and diffuse sources in Wuhan City Zoo, China. Their characteristics and performances were investigated in sixteen runoff events from 2003 to 2005. The results showed that the two modes both improved runoff water quality and had high retention rates for water and pollutants. In the outflows, the event mean concentrations （EMCs） of total suspended solids （TSS）, chemical oxygen demand （COD）, total nitrogen （TN） and total phosphorus （TP） were reduced by 88%, 59%, 46% and 71% for the online mode, and those were 77%, 42%, 50% and 66% for the ofttine mode. The annual retention rates of pollutant loads for the online mode were 94.9%-98.5% in the three study years; those for the ofitine mode were 70.5%-86.4%. Based on calculation, the online mode was able to store the runoff of 66.7 mm rainfall completely, and the ofttine mode could store that of 31.3 mm rainfall. In addition, the online mode can provide an effective way for rainwater utilization and good habitats for aquatic wildlives, and has an excellent aesthetics value for recreationsal pastimes. The ofiline mode can save land resources and may be an effective and economical measure for diffuse pollution control in urban areas.展开更多
Background: The Red-crowned Crane(Grus japonensis) is an endangered bird species and while the wild population continues to decrease in China, the captive population has dramatically increased over the last two decade...Background: The Red-crowned Crane(Grus japonensis) is an endangered bird species and while the wild population continues to decrease in China, the captive population has dramatically increased over the last two decades. We hypothesized that some of the captive Red-crowned Cranes originated from the wild and that a growing captive population is eroding the wild population in China.Methods: We surveyed the size of the population and determined the average annual growth rate, reproductive success rate and mortality rate of captive Red-crowned Cranes in 2013 in China. We assessed this erosion effect through mathematical models, in which the size of the captive Red-crowned Crane population was determined from the annual growth rate, the reproductive success rate and the rate of mortality.Results: We found there were a total of 1520 captive Red-crowned Cranes in 2013 in China, with an average annual gro-wth rate of 7.46%, a reproductive success rate of 9.17% and a mortality rate of 3.6%. We found that approximately 1027 supplementary Red-crowned Cranes per year and a total of 244, over the 14 year period from 1999 to 2013, were needed to account for the growing captive population in China.Conclusion: We conclude that the 244 birds probably came from the wild by taking eggs and capturing juveniles or adults and hence accepted the hypothesis. Perhaps more surprisingly, our annual estimate of the number of supplementary Red-crowned Cranes in captive populations is very conservative, with the erosion effect substantially underestimated, because the total number of captive Red-crowned Cranes in 2013 was underestimated, with the annual reproductive success rate in zoos overestimated. The existence of an erosion effect provides a new perspective for the interpretation of why the Red-crowned Crane population in the wild continues to decrease. In our opinion, it is important to understand the consequences of this erosion effect on the management and conservation of this endangered bird species in China.展开更多
Rhinoceroses are among the most endangered mammals in the world. Despite a recent increase in numbers in most wild populations, poaching or political instability may exterminate large populations very quickly. Therefo...Rhinoceroses are among the most endangered mammals in the world. Despite a recent increase in numbers in most wild populations, poaching or political instability may exterminate large populations very quickly. Therefore, captive or ex situ rhinoceros populations can play an important role in their conservation. Previous studies identified infant mortality and interbirth intervals among the main parameters affecting the viability and survival of rhinoceros populations. In our study, we tested the recently suggested prediction that in captive Indian rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis, longer interbirth intervals may result in higher infant mortality. We also examined the factors that are the main pre- dictors of infant mortality and interbith intervals using the studbook data on Indian rhinoceros born in zoos worldwide as well as data from Dudhwa National Park, India, where rhinoceroses were success- fully reintroduced. We found no association between interbirth intervals and infant mortality. In both populations, the main predictor of infant mortality was mother＇s parity, with higher mortality in calves born to primiparous mothers. In addition, we found that the interbirth intervals were shorter in zoos than in Dudhwa and that they increased with increase in age of the mother, which was the only factor affecting interbirth interval in both populations. Our results show that the same factors affect both parameters in both populations and thus illustrate that the reproduction and infant survival of Indian rhinoceros in zoos reflect the natural pattern. Furthermore, we suggest that in captivity, the interbirth intervals could be slightly prolonged to approach the situation in the wild.展开更多
Objective:To determine the prevalence of Cysticercus tenuicollis(C.tenuicollis) metacestodes in five oryx species kept in A1 Ain Zoo animal collection.Methods:This study was based on a retrospective analysis of post-m...Objective:To determine the prevalence of Cysticercus tenuicollis(C.tenuicollis) metacestodes in five oryx species kept in A1 Ain Zoo animal collection.Methods:This study was based on a retrospective analysis of post-mortem records covering a four year period(July 2010 to July 2014).Results:A total of 213 individual animals were recorded dead during the four year period(July 2010 to July 2014).Out of this,12(5.6%) were recorded with C.tenuicollis.More females(8) than males(4) were recorded to have C.tenuicollis,although this was not statistically significant(P= 0.3737).Conclusions:This study shows that,Arabian oryx,beisa oryx,fringe-eared oryx,gemsbok and scimitar-horned oryx are susceptible to C.tenuicollis.Based on the epidemiology and the life cycle of this parasite,it is possible that these captive animals ingested the parasite through contaminated feed which could have happened in the pasture land or stray dogs and wild canidae(e.g.fox) visited the zoo contaminating the oryx feed.Stray dogs and wild canidae should be prevented from visiting pasture land and a captive animal facility.展开更多
The feasibility of a commercially available assay for C-reactive protein(CRP,CRP for humans:hCRP,and CRP for dogs:vCRP)and a trial reagent of serum amyloid A(SAA,vSAA for animals)were applied to the measurement of acu...The feasibility of a commercially available assay for C-reactive protein(CRP,CRP for humans:hCRP,and CRP for dogs:vCRP)and a trial reagent of serum amyloid A(SAA,vSAA for animals)were applied to the measurement of acute phase proteins in zoo animals,particularly in nonhuman primates and feline carnivores was evaluate.Results showed that hCRP and vSAA methods were applicable to measure CRP and SAA in Haplorhini.There was a highly signifcant correlation between both parameters with remarkably high correlation coefcient.A higher proportion of Bonnet macaques in Haplorhini,and the linear regression with good correlation between hCRP and vSAA levels were observed.Reference values in healthy Bonnet macaques were hCRP(46.86±30.97 nmol/L)and vSAA(9.06±1.95μg/mL).Although Ring-tailed lemur,which belonging to Strepsirrhini,showed low vSAA concentrations(reference values:1.08±0.47μg/mL),vSAA in patients was apparently elevated.The vCRP and vSAA methods were applicable to measurements of CRP and SAA in feline carnivores for highly signifcant correlation between both parameters.Theses two methods were also been deteded in lions,tigers and cheetahs.vSAA assays can be applied to measure SAA levels in other carnivores and herbivores.In conclusion,vSAA systems have potential utility as diagnostic tools for health screening and prediction in zoo animals.展开更多
The paper summarized the development course of Shijiazhuang Zoo from the aspects of origin, animal feeding and management and venue construction, and showed the achievements of Shijiazhuang Zoo in feeding and reproduc...The paper summarized the development course of Shijiazhuang Zoo from the aspects of origin, animal feeding and management and venue construction, and showed the achievements of Shijiazhuang Zoo in feeding and reproduction, scientific research and communication, venue renova-tion and expansion in different periods. The problems existing in the development of Shijiazhuang Zoo were put forward, and the future development was prospected.展开更多
This study aimed to assess the opinion of visitors regarding animal welfare at Zoo National d＇Abidjan. To reach this goal, a survey was conducted by interview with 220 visitors randomly selected among those who reali...This study aimed to assess the opinion of visitors regarding animal welfare at Zoo National d＇Abidjan. To reach this goal, a survey was conducted by interview with 220 visitors randomly selected among those who realized a full tour of the Zoo. Respondents were predominantly （59.1%） men and 59.1% were aged between 21 and 40 years. A large part （48.2%） had a high school level. Nearly 31% （30.9%） have animals and 64.6% love animals. More than half （60%） believe that the animals are in a situation of well being and 24.1% believe that elephant, lions and monkeys are lean. On the hygiene of habitat, 49.5% of visitors think that the pen of chimpanzees is the least clean. More three quarters （79.1%） believe that the animals are well fed, 89.1% that they are safe and 29.9% believe that animals are sad. Finally, visitors have various opinions but many believe that the welfare of lions, elephant, chimpanzees and patas monkeys must be improved.展开更多
Taking two nation-wide famous fashion wholesale markets for case study, i.e. Zoo Market in Beijing and Doota Market in Seoul,a comparative study is carried out on the fashion wholesale markets of Beijing and Seoul. Th...Taking two nation-wide famous fashion wholesale markets for case study, i.e. Zoo Market in Beijing and Doota Market in Seoul,a comparative study is carried out on the fashion wholesale markets of Beijing and Seoul. The history, general situation,surrounding environments and characteristics of the markets in the two cities are introduced and analyzed. The sameness anddifferences are compared. Suggestions are put forward to Beijing fashion wholesale market according to the disadvantagescompared with Seoul.展开更多
The waste of foodstuffs is increasing in the agri-food industries. This is reflected in the increasing volume of their waste. Food is thrown away on criteria that have nosthing to do with its nutritional quality. In m...The waste of foodstuffs is increasing in the agri-food industries. This is reflected in the increasing volume of their waste. Food is thrown away on criteria that have nosthing to do with its nutritional quality. In most cases, the criteria are shape, color and stains. In order to reduce this waste, a way of valorization was investigated. This paper focuses on waste reduction through feeding the Abidjan zoo animals with the unsold products of three agro-industries. The unsold products collected by the zoo were characterized over an 8-year period (2011 to 2019). Deaths and births were recorded. The food needs met by the unsold products harvested were evaluated and the economic gains estimated. The results showed that the food recovered by the Abidjan Zoo at SOCOCE contained 34.94% fruit, 38.58% vegetable and 23.47% meat products. At SCB and Coquivoire the donations are estimated at 2 tons of bananas and 1.5 tons of chickens (smoked and cold chicken) respectively. These donations allowed the Zoo to save 25.94% of its budget allocated to animal feed. The diversity of the food collected has a positive impact on the quality of life of the animals at the Zoo. This is reflected in an increase in the number of births from 0 to 12 per year and a decrease in mortality of 90%.展开更多
项目名称:PARK ZOO酒店项目地点:中国杭州西湖区莫干山路491建筑面积:18,000平方米完成时间:2018.12设计单位:唯想国际主持设计:李想设计总监:范晨定制艺术品:XIANG CASA XIANG CASA设计师:Justin周郑敏平杨欢项目摄影:邵峰所有项目资...项目名称:PARK ZOO酒店项目地点:中国杭州西湖区莫干山路491建筑面积:18,000平方米完成时间:2018.12设计单位:唯想国际主持设计:李想设计总监:范晨定制艺术品:XIANG CASA XIANG CASA设计师:Justin周郑敏平杨欢项目摄影:邵峰所有项目资料由唯想国际提供01酒店建筑外观02酒店大堂一间酒店的使命,就是完成一段与你短暂,但略有仪式感的相处。毫无疑问,这是一个跟动物有关的酒店.展开更多
ZOO PUZZLE Instructions Read the text about the animals.Study the layout of the ZOO.Can you put the animals in the correct cages?The kangaroo is pregnant and must be put between the quietest mammals,and as far away as...ZOO PUZZLE Instructions Read the text about the animals.Study the layout of the ZOO.Can you put the animals in the correct cages?The kangaroo is pregnant and must be put between the quietest mammals,and as far away as possible from the monkeys,which are the noisiest animals.The seals are the zoo’s favourite attraction,and so are in the cage closest to the entrance.The monkeys and apes are kept in展开更多
文摘The strategic geographical location of Palestine, along with its topography, diversity of ecosystems and climatic changes, create a suitable environment for the presence of reptiles. Zoos in the Gaza Strip have a variety of zoo animals including terrestrial, freshwater and marine reptiles. The present study aims to document the Palestinian reptiles held in captivity and/or kept stuffed at zoos in the Gaza Strip. Repeated visits to Gaza zoos were conducted over a ten-year period from 2010 to 2019 to achieve the purpose of the study. Digital cameras and guidebooks were used to document and identify Palestinian reptiles. In addition, interviews were carried out with zoo owners and workers and some reptile hunters who provide live and even dead specimens to Gaza zoos and had their specimens identified and photographed. A total of 29 Palestinian reptile species (one crocodile, four turtles, six lizards and 18 snake species), belonging to 3 orders and 15 families, were recorded as live or preserved specimens at Gaza zoos. The Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus), which went extinct in Palestine since the beginning of the 20th century, is the biggest reptilian encountered in the current study. Nearly all these reptiles were trapped using different means in the marine, freshwater and terrestrial environments of the Gaza Strip. Two of the highly threatened global sea turtle species were encountered: the Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) and the Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas). The Spur-thighed Tortoise (Testudo graeca), which is classified as vulnerable by the IUCN, is kept in relatively large numbers in cages at Gaza zoos. The Desert Monitor (Varanus griseus), Palestine Viper (Daboia palaestinae), and Syrian Black Snake (Coluber jugularis asianus) were the most occurring lizard and snake species at Gaza zoos. In conclusion, zoos are good tools that contribute to Palestinians’ knowledge of their wildlife resources. The ecological role of reptiles in their ecosystems requires Palestinians to protect and conserve them as well as all forms of wildlife in a sustainable manner.
文摘Zoo management has been approached from its financial guidelines in accordance with the SDGs,but without considering its adjustment to the SDGs.Therefore,the objective of this work was to compare the theoretical structure reported in the literature with respect to the observations of this work.A cross-sectional and retrospective study was carried out with a sample of administrative managers linked to zoos committed to the implementation of the SDGs.The results suggest that age and gender determine the financial factor.In relation to the state of the art where dimensions related to learning financial administration are reported,this work suggests that age is a determinant of social responsibility.
文摘The Golden Jackal (Canis aureus Linnaeus, 1758), which belongs to the Canidae family, is an opportunist carnivore in the Gaza Strip (365 square kilometers). The current study aims at giving notes on the occurrence and some ecological aspects of the species in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. The study, which lasted 14 years (2007-2020), is descriptive and cumulative in its style. It was based on frequent field visits, direct observations and meetings and discussions with wildlife hunters, farmers and other stakeholders. The findings of the study show that Gazans are familiar with the Golden Jackal to the extent that a Gazan family holds the Arabic name of the animal, which is “Wawi”. The Golden Jackal was sometimes encountered and hunted in the eastern parts of the Gaza Strip, which are characterized by the presence of wilderness areas, intensive agriculture, poultry pens and solid waste landfills. Like other a few mammalian faunas, the adult Golden Jackals enter the Gaza Strip through gaps in or burrows beneath the metal borders separating the Gaza Strip from the rest of the Palestinian Territories and Egypt. Gaza zoos were found to harbor tens of Golden Jackals trapped or hunted by clever wildlife hunters using different means such as wire cages known locally as “maltash” and foothold traps with metal jaws that may cause lesions to the trapped animals. Poisoning and shooting were also common methods used to control the jackals and other carnivores causing harm to agriculture and livestock. The animal was known among the Gazans as an omnivore, feeding on wild and domestic animals in addition to plant materials, garbage and carrions. In conclusion, the study recommends the need to raise ecological awareness to preserve the Golden jackal and to adopt safe control measures for jackals and other carnivores, including the construction of protective fences for agricultural fields and animal pens.
基金Project supported by the Hi-Tech Research and Development Program (863)of China(No. 2002AA601022)the Hi-Tech Research and Development Program of Tianjin(No. 06FZZDSH00900).
文摘Pollution in urban zoos arises from diffuse and small point sources. However, its control has received little attention in past decades. Online and ofttine modes of ecological engineering technology were designed to control pollution from small point and diffuse sources in Wuhan City Zoo, China. Their characteristics and performances were investigated in sixteen runoff events from 2003 to 2005. The results showed that the two modes both improved runoff water quality and had high retention rates for water and pollutants. In the outflows, the event mean concentrations （EMCs） of total suspended solids （TSS）, chemical oxygen demand （COD）, total nitrogen （TN） and total phosphorus （TP） were reduced by 88%, 59%, 46% and 71% for the online mode, and those were 77%, 42%, 50% and 66% for the ofttine mode. The annual retention rates of pollutant loads for the online mode were 94.9%-98.5% in the three study years; those for the ofitine mode were 70.5%-86.4%. Based on calculation, the online mode was able to store the runoff of 66.7 mm rainfall completely, and the ofttine mode could store that of 31.3 mm rainfall. In addition, the online mode can provide an effective way for rainwater utilization and good habitats for aquatic wildlives, and has an excellent aesthetics value for recreationsal pastimes. The ofiline mode can save land resources and may be an effective and economical measure for diffuse pollution control in urban areas.
基金supported by the Special Fund for Basic Scientific Research of the Central Public Welfare Research Institutes (2013)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.31300350)+2 种基金the Jiangsu Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (No.2011079)the Baseline Surveys and Assessments of Nature Reserves in China (No.HBSY0915)the State Environmental Protection Public Welfare Scientific Research Project (No.201209028)
文摘Background: The Red-crowned Crane(Grus japonensis) is an endangered bird species and while the wild population continues to decrease in China, the captive population has dramatically increased over the last two decades. We hypothesized that some of the captive Red-crowned Cranes originated from the wild and that a growing captive population is eroding the wild population in China.Methods: We surveyed the size of the population and determined the average annual growth rate, reproductive success rate and mortality rate of captive Red-crowned Cranes in 2013 in China. We assessed this erosion effect through mathematical models, in which the size of the captive Red-crowned Crane population was determined from the annual growth rate, the reproductive success rate and the rate of mortality.Results: We found there were a total of 1520 captive Red-crowned Cranes in 2013 in China, with an average annual gro-wth rate of 7.46%, a reproductive success rate of 9.17% and a mortality rate of 3.6%. We found that approximately 1027 supplementary Red-crowned Cranes per year and a total of 244, over the 14 year period from 1999 to 2013, were needed to account for the growing captive population in China.Conclusion: We conclude that the 244 birds probably came from the wild by taking eggs and capturing juveniles or adults and hence accepted the hypothesis. Perhaps more surprisingly, our annual estimate of the number of supplementary Red-crowned Cranes in captive populations is very conservative, with the erosion effect substantially underestimated, because the total number of captive Red-crowned Cranes in 2013 was underestimated, with the annual reproductive success rate in zoos overestimated. The existence of an erosion effect provides a new perspective for the interpretation of why the Red-crowned Crane population in the wild continues to decrease. In our opinion, it is important to understand the consequences of this erosion effect on the management and conservation of this endangered bird species in China.
文摘Rhinoceroses are among the most endangered mammals in the world. Despite a recent increase in numbers in most wild populations, poaching or political instability may exterminate large populations very quickly. Therefore, captive or ex situ rhinoceros populations can play an important role in their conservation. Previous studies identified infant mortality and interbirth intervals among the main parameters affecting the viability and survival of rhinoceros populations. In our study, we tested the recently suggested prediction that in captive Indian rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis, longer interbirth intervals may result in higher infant mortality. We also examined the factors that are the main pre- dictors of infant mortality and interbith intervals using the studbook data on Indian rhinoceros born in zoos worldwide as well as data from Dudhwa National Park, India, where rhinoceroses were success- fully reintroduced. We found no association between interbirth intervals and infant mortality. In both populations, the main predictor of infant mortality was mother＇s parity, with higher mortality in calves born to primiparous mothers. In addition, we found that the interbirth intervals were shorter in zoos than in Dudhwa and that they increased with increase in age of the mother, which was the only factor affecting interbirth interval in both populations. Our results show that the same factors affect both parameters in both populations and thus illustrate that the reproduction and infant survival of Indian rhinoceros in zoos reflect the natural pattern. Furthermore, we suggest that in captivity, the interbirth intervals could be slightly prolonged to approach the situation in the wild.
基金Funded by Al Ain Zoo through a Grant Number 15/917001
文摘Objective:To determine the prevalence of Cysticercus tenuicollis(C.tenuicollis) metacestodes in five oryx species kept in A1 Ain Zoo animal collection.Methods:This study was based on a retrospective analysis of post-mortem records covering a four year period(July 2010 to July 2014).Results:A total of 213 individual animals were recorded dead during the four year period(July 2010 to July 2014).Out of this,12(5.6%) were recorded with C.tenuicollis.More females(8) than males(4) were recorded to have C.tenuicollis,although this was not statistically significant(P= 0.3737).Conclusions:This study shows that,Arabian oryx,beisa oryx,fringe-eared oryx,gemsbok and scimitar-horned oryx are susceptible to C.tenuicollis.Based on the epidemiology and the life cycle of this parasite,it is possible that these captive animals ingested the parasite through contaminated feed which could have happened in the pasture land or stray dogs and wild canidae(e.g.fox) visited the zoo contaminating the oryx feed.Stray dogs and wild canidae should be prevented from visiting pasture land and a captive animal facility.
文摘The feasibility of a commercially available assay for C-reactive protein(CRP,CRP for humans:hCRP,and CRP for dogs:vCRP)and a trial reagent of serum amyloid A(SAA,vSAA for animals)were applied to the measurement of acute phase proteins in zoo animals,particularly in nonhuman primates and feline carnivores was evaluate.Results showed that hCRP and vSAA methods were applicable to measure CRP and SAA in Haplorhini.There was a highly signifcant correlation between both parameters with remarkably high correlation coefcient.A higher proportion of Bonnet macaques in Haplorhini,and the linear regression with good correlation between hCRP and vSAA levels were observed.Reference values in healthy Bonnet macaques were hCRP(46.86±30.97 nmol/L)and vSAA(9.06±1.95μg/mL).Although Ring-tailed lemur,which belonging to Strepsirrhini,showed low vSAA concentrations(reference values:1.08±0.47μg/mL),vSAA in patients was apparently elevated.The vCRP and vSAA methods were applicable to measurements of CRP and SAA in feline carnivores for highly signifcant correlation between both parameters.Theses two methods were also been deteded in lions,tigers and cheetahs.vSAA assays can be applied to measure SAA levels in other carnivores and herbivores.In conclusion,vSAA systems have potential utility as diagnostic tools for health screening and prediction in zoo animals.
基金Supported by Science and Technology Project of Department of Housing&Urban-Rural Development of Hebei Province(2013-153)。
文摘The paper summarized the development course of Shijiazhuang Zoo from the aspects of origin, animal feeding and management and venue construction, and showed the achievements of Shijiazhuang Zoo in feeding and reproduction, scientific research and communication, venue renova-tion and expansion in different periods. The problems existing in the development of Shijiazhuang Zoo were put forward, and the future development was prospected.
文摘This study aimed to assess the opinion of visitors regarding animal welfare at Zoo National d＇Abidjan. To reach this goal, a survey was conducted by interview with 220 visitors randomly selected among those who realized a full tour of the Zoo. Respondents were predominantly （59.1%） men and 59.1% were aged between 21 and 40 years. A large part （48.2%） had a high school level. Nearly 31% （30.9%） have animals and 64.6% love animals. More than half （60%） believe that the animals are in a situation of well being and 24.1% believe that elephant, lions and monkeys are lean. On the hygiene of habitat, 49.5% of visitors think that the pen of chimpanzees is the least clean. More three quarters （79.1%） believe that the animals are well fed, 89.1% that they are safe and 29.9% believe that animals are sad. Finally, visitors have various opinions but many believe that the welfare of lions, elephant, chimpanzees and patas monkeys must be improved.
文摘Taking two nation-wide famous fashion wholesale markets for case study, i.e. Zoo Market in Beijing and Doota Market in Seoul,a comparative study is carried out on the fashion wholesale markets of Beijing and Seoul. The history, general situation,surrounding environments and characteristics of the markets in the two cities are introduced and analyzed. The sameness anddifferences are compared. Suggestions are put forward to Beijing fashion wholesale market according to the disadvantagescompared with Seoul.
文摘The waste of foodstuffs is increasing in the agri-food industries. This is reflected in the increasing volume of their waste. Food is thrown away on criteria that have nosthing to do with its nutritional quality. In most cases, the criteria are shape, color and stains. In order to reduce this waste, a way of valorization was investigated. This paper focuses on waste reduction through feeding the Abidjan zoo animals with the unsold products of three agro-industries. The unsold products collected by the zoo were characterized over an 8-year period (2011 to 2019). Deaths and births were recorded. The food needs met by the unsold products harvested were evaluated and the economic gains estimated. The results showed that the food recovered by the Abidjan Zoo at SOCOCE contained 34.94% fruit, 38.58% vegetable and 23.47% meat products. At SCB and Coquivoire the donations are estimated at 2 tons of bananas and 1.5 tons of chickens (smoked and cold chicken) respectively. These donations allowed the Zoo to save 25.94% of its budget allocated to animal feed. The diversity of the food collected has a positive impact on the quality of life of the animals at the Zoo. This is reflected in an increase in the number of births from 0 to 12 per year and a decrease in mortality of 90%.
文摘项目名称:PARK ZOO酒店项目地点:中国杭州西湖区莫干山路491建筑面积:18,000平方米完成时间:2018.12设计单位:唯想国际主持设计:李想设计总监:范晨定制艺术品:XIANG CASA XIANG CASA设计师:Justin周郑敏平杨欢项目摄影:邵峰所有项目资料由唯想国际提供01酒店建筑外观02酒店大堂一间酒店的使命,就是完成一段与你短暂,但略有仪式感的相处。毫无疑问,这是一个跟动物有关的酒店.
文摘ZOO PUZZLE Instructions Read the text about the animals.Study the layout of the ZOO.Can you put the animals in the correct cages?The kangaroo is pregnant and must be put between the quietest mammals,and as far away as possible from the monkeys,which are the noisiest animals.The seals are the zoo’s favourite attraction,and so are in the cage closest to the entrance.The monkeys and apes are kept in
