21. Swaziland Elephants Latest Suzanne Roy of In Defense of Animals added, Rather than promoting conservation,these zoos are encouraging african nations to sell elephants for profit rather http://www.bornfree.org.uk/elefriends/news030403.htm

NEWS PROJECTS EDUCATION GET INVOLVED ... EXTRAS U.S. Zoo Import of African Elephants Challenged SAN DIEGO, California - Charging that the San Diego Zoo and the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, Florida plan to import 11 wild African elephants from Swaziland in violation of U.S. and international endangered species laws, an international coalition of wildlife conservation and animal protection organizations has sent formal notice to the zoos, demanding that they surrender the federal permits authorizing the imports or face legal action. The notice, sent on March 26, challenges the import of seven elephants to San Diego and four to Lowry Park. The 10 to 12 year old elephants are protected by both the U.S. Endangered Species Act and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). The imports would mark the first time in over a decade that African elephants will be removed from the wild and sold to U.S. zoos for exhibition. Elephants currently at San Diego zoo The zoos want the young elephants for U.S. captive breeding programs that will ensure a future supply of elephants - particularly baby elephants, who are extremely popular with zoo visitors - for public exhibition, the coalition says. These captive bred elephants are not intended for reintroduction into the wild. While the San Diego Zoo is paying the modest sum of $85,000 for seven elephants, and the Lowry Zoo is paying $48,000 for four, this is an enormous amount of money in Swaziland.

22. Eleblog: Zoos Can Import African Elephants This site is a collection of news about elephants. So far, most elephant news is very depressing they are being killed for encroaching upon farmland and for their ivory, they are forced to perform http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/elephant/archives/000863.php

eleblog About This site is a collection of news about elephants. So far, most elephant news is very depressing - they are being killed for encroaching upon farmland and for their ivory, they are forced to perform in circuses, and are locked in zoos. Occasionally there is some good news but most of it tells of the conflict between elephants and humans and of humans capacity for greed and cruelty. If you are troubled by this news, please visit the links and support a wildlife organization or an elephant sanctuary. Calendar June 2004 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Search Search this site: On Jun 6 "Wild elephants in Bangladesh killed two loggers while five people were wounded and 250 left homeless when another herd rampaged through their village, police said yesterday." - Planet Ark... "Game scouts shot and killed three armed poachers in the intensive protection zone of Sinamatella, Hwange, on Wednesday" - The Herald - Zimbabwe News Online... "In a period of 40 years, he has captured and domesticated nearly 300 elephants - 298 to be precise." - BBC NEWS... Archives All of the Archives Monthly Archives...

23. AP Wire | 08/08/2003 | Judge: Zoos Can Import African Elephants Judge zoos Can Import african Elephants. H. JOSEF HEBERT refused on Friday to block two American zoos from importing 11 african elephants but ordered that the shipments be http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/6491601.htm

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24. Zooish Zoos. Famous World Zoos, World Zoo Links Map, Zoo Trivia, Zoo News, Facts african Wild Cats, Animals of the World, North American Animals. Zooish highlyrecommends art.com. Enjoy this selection of animal sounds from zoo animals. http://www.zooish.com/Zoos.htm

Direct Links to Forty of the World's Great Zoos Go to Over 40 World Zoos Directly From the Zooish Map Above. ( When available the zoos of the world listed above are linked to the pages with language text in English.) How many zoos are in the world? What is the largest zoo in the world? What is the oldest zoo in the world? What is the oldest zoo in the USA? It is estimated there are currently over 1,500 zoos worldwide. Based on the most animals housed in a zoo, the largest zoos in the world are the Berlin Zoo, with 13,000 animals, the NY Bronx Zoo with 6,000 animals, the San Diego Zoo with 4,000 animals, and the Pretoria Zoo with 3,500 animals. The Vienna Zoo (Schonbrunn Palace) is considered the oldest zoo in the world. The Vienna Zoo opened to visitors in 1752, and has kept over 35 elephants in the zoo since 1772. The second oldest zoo in the world is the London Zoo which opened in 1828. The London Zoo housed a collection of exotic animals that were studied by eminent scientists of the day. Only later, in 1847, did the

25. AP Wire 08/08/2003 Judge Zoos Can Import African Elephants Judge zoos Can Import african Elephants. H. JOSEF HEBERT refused on Friday to block two American zoos from importing 11 african elephants but ordered that the shipments be http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/6491601.htm

26. Planet Ark : US Zoos Give Up Permits To Take African Elephants Planet Ark gives you up to 40 'World Environment News' stories every day from the Reuters news agency. Nearly 10 000 environmental news stories are fully searchable at this site along with at least temporarily two U.S. zoos from importing african elephants from a Swaziland preserve Weather. Wetlands. Wilderness. Wildlife. Whaling. zoos. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.planetark.org/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/20634/story.htm

Subscribe to daily environment news Recycling Near You Planet Ark Home Our UK Home Page Select a topic from this pull-down menu Read the latest Reuters World Environment News Look at the latest Reuters Environment News Pictures Receive free daily news headlines via email Search the Planet Ark News Archive Find out about National Tree Day Visit the Planet Ark Media Centre Download our free environmental software Who are Planet Ark? Find out how YOU can help the planet Find out about the local recycling services available in your area US zoos give up permits to take African elephants Mail this story to a friend Printer friendly version USA: May 1, 2003 LOS ANGELES - A coalition of animal rights and wildlife preservation groups claimed this week that had blocked - at least temporarily - two U.S. zoos from importing African elephants from a Swaziland preserve. The San Diego and Tampa, Florida zoos surrendered permits granted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to import the 11 African elephants after the agency discovered discrepancies on their permit applications, agency spokeswoman Pat Fisher said. The elephants had been expected to arrive in mid-May or June but their arrival probably will now be delayed while the zoos apply for new permits, said Timothy Van Norman, chief of Fish and Wildlife's branch of international permits.

27. Field Trip: Zoos Online This content resource helps teachers locate information on zoos and zoo animals through various Web sites. Many Web links, a tour itinerary, and a helpful teacher's guide are included. you can experience the sights, sounds, and thrills of zoos around the country without leaving your classroom Wild where students come faceto-face with african mammals and birds http://teacher.scholastic.com/fieldtrp/science/zoos.htm

Scholastic Home About Us Site Map Search ... SCIENCE Life Science Zoos Online: Animal Encounters Studying animals but don't have the time (or energy) for a field trip to the zoo? Well, you're in luck! On the Web, you can experience the sights, sounds, and thrills of zoos around the country without leaving your classroom. Join us on a virtual field trip to some of the coolest zoo sites on the Internet. The first thing kids do at the zoo is look for their favorite animals. So start your trip at Zoo in the Wild where students come face-to-face with African mammals and birds. For each creature, students will find colorful photos, basic facts, and maybe even a sound byte. Or creep over to Sea World/Busch Gardens Animal Bytes , packed with cool photos, fast facts, and fun facts about each animal. Next, zoom over to the San Diego Zoo . Of course, any successful field trip needs a tour guide to answer kids' questions. At Sea World/Busch Gardens' site, students can Ask Shamu . Stop by and browse Shamu's answers to kids' questions about land and sea animals, or send him an e-mail for a personal response.

28. Texas Zoos - All Info About Texas Zoos Tyler Caldwell Zoo This zoo is situated on 85 acres in East Texas Piney Elephantsand rhinos, african cats and several primate species are among the most http://texas.allinfoabout.com/features/texaszoos.html

All Info About Texas All Info About advertise with us contacting us Topics Shop For Books With Amazon Advertise on All Info About We offer extremely competitive rates for businesses of all sizes. Click here to find out more Top Texas Zoos Rudi the orangutan is one of six orangutans at the Houston Zoo. Zoos are one of the best places for families to spend a day. Children, especially, are captivated by animals, particularly animals that are unusual to them. But zoos have a wonderful effect on adults, too. Texas' biggest cities are home to some of the best zoos in the U.S. But there are also some great zoos in a few Texas cities where you wouldn't necessarily expect to find them. Here is our rundown of the best zoos in Texas: Fort Worth Zoo The Fort Worth Zoo houses 435 species of animals, including 35 endangered species. It is the only zoo in the U.S. to house representatives of all four Great Ape species — gorillas, orangutans, bonobos and chimpanzees; and the only zoo in Texas with pygmy chimps. This zoo has one of the largest reptile collections in the U.S., and is also one of only five zoos in the world to display three of the five rhino species in captivity: black, white and one-horned Asian rhinos. Info: (817) 759-7555. Dallas Zoo The Dallas Zoo's nearly 100 acres, in the Oak Cliff section of Dallas, are home to around 8,000 animals. It's the oldest zoo in Texas, founded in 1888. The park's six habitats can be toured by monorail via the Monorail Safari, a one-mile tour lasting about 25 minutes. The Dallas Zoo is a participant in the national Species Survival Plans for 37 species, including gorillas, tigers, chimps, lemurs, okapis and Bali mynahs. Info: (214) 670-5656.

29. African Wild Dog (Cape Hunting Dog)  (Tri-colored Dog) Temperament. The african Wild Dog is not a domesticated dog. They live in the wildand in zoos. They are an undomesticated breed living in Africa and in zoos. http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/africanwilddog.htm

African Wild Dog (Cape Hunting Dog) (Tri-colored Dog) African Wild Dogs in their natural habit. Photos taken in the Okawango Delta in Botswana in 1998. Photo Courtesy of Bernadette Pronunciation African Wild Dog Description The African Wild Dog has spotted coloration on their coat. It is sufficiently unique that no two animals have the same pattern. They have very good eye site and, unlike other canids, they hunt only by sight and not by scent. Their body is thin and strongly muscled with long, thin legs. Their ears are large and pointed upright. Temperament Height, Weight Length of body is 30 - 40 inches (71 - 85 cm.) The tail is 12-16 inches (31-41cm.) long. Weight: 44 to 60 pounds (20.5 - 27 kg.) Health Problems Living Conditions The African Wild Dog live outdoors. They are an undomesticated breed living in Africa and in zoos. Exercise This wild dog has great endurance; on the final part of the hunt they can reach speeds of up to 37 mph. Life Expectancy About 10 years. Grooming Origin The African Wild Dog is considered an endangered species. They can be found in Africa south of the Sahara Desert in areas of semi-desert to mountainous and in zoos. Group Recognition African Wild Dog Books Running Wild : Dispelling the Myths of the African Wild Dog African Wild Dogs in their natural habit.

30. Taronga And Western Plains Zoos An exquisite russet red and whitestriped baby Bongo has gone on displayin Taronga Zoo’s african Waterhole exhibit. The Bongo http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au/content/view.asp?id=1114

31. Taronga And Western Plains Zoos The arrival of the three pups makes 65 successful births at Western PlainsZoo since the introduction of the african Wild Dogs in 1982. http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au/content/view.asp?id=1109

32. African Savannah: Grant's Zebra not sexually mature until 5 to 6 years of age, although in zoos breeding may resistantto diseases that affect cattle, so as long as the african plains exist http://www.oaklandzoo.org/atoz/azebra.html

Common Zebra ORDER: Perissodactyla FAMILY: Equidae GENUS: Equus SPECIES: burchelli bohmi Zebra sounds Stripes Close up Cavorting I. DESCRIPTION: II. GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE AND HABITAT: From northern Zimbabwe to the Sudan in East Africa. Inhabits grasslands, especially those with scattered trees. III. DIET: In the wild, non-selective grazing of available grasses, especially grass stems and sheaths. Teeth very high crowned, an adaptation to chewing silica-rich grasses. Large barrel-shaped body holds a very large amount of relatively un-nutritious grass. Very dependent on water. At the zoo, they eat hay and alfalfa pellets fed inside at night. IV. LIFE CYCLE/SOCIAL STRUCTURE: Males are not sexually mature until 5 to 6 years of age, although in zoos breeding may occur at 3 years of age. Until old enough to establish their own breeding groups, young males remain with their families or leave to form bachelor herds of 2 to 10 individuals. However, they retain good relationships with their fathers. Females have first estrous at 13-18 months but do not become fertile for another year. Young females have a characteristic stance during estrous which attracts nearby males who then attempt to abduct her. The abductor may have to fight her father to acquire her. She may be abducted by several males until she learns not to show estrous. This forceful removal from the family acts to prevent inbreeding.

33. Destination Africa - The Calgary Zoos Latest Exhibit Is Now Open The new Destination Africa exhibit showcases the Calgary Zoo’s role in the conservationof african flora and fauna and poignantly illustrates the need to http://www.destinationafrica.ca/discoverafricamain.html

Destination Africa is designed to provide a habitat immersion experience at its best, giving visitors a unique opportunity to experience the steamy atmosphere of a tropical African rainforest with its unforgettable sights, sounds and smells; or the wide-open spaces contrast of the Savannah which illustrates the interdependent nature of the various life forms of a region, and the unique opportunity to see the river hippopotamus in its underwater realm.

34. Destination Africa - The Calgary Zoos Latest Exhibit Is Now Open As honoured guests of the Calgary Zoo, three african Chiefs from Ghana flewto Calgary to mark the occasion and bless the Destination Africa site. http://www.destinationafrica.ca/newsrelease.html

January 10, 2003 NEWS RELEASE THE SAFARI BEGINS AT THE CALGARY ZOO! Calgary Zoo invites community to experience "Our Living Classroom"™ CALGARY - As the Paramount Chief of the Wechiau Traditional Area in Ghana, Africa sliced an African garland with his machete, the Calgary Zoo officially opened Destination Africa, its new $31.5 million project profiling two African ecosystems - the TransAlta Rainforest and the African Savannah. Complete with mixed species exhibits, state-of -the-art technology and classrooms, and the largest indoor hippo immersion habitat in North America, the exhibits profile over 100 animal and 84 plant species indigenous to the continent of Africa. A third facility, Safari Lodge Canada, is a 350- person capacity banquet facility, African style. As honoured guests of the Calgary Zoo, three African Chiefs from Ghana flew to Calgary to mark the occasion and bless the Destination Africa site. In a traditional African ceremony, the chiefs toasted the opening with a special beverage and blessed the new facility in their native tongue.

35. Animal Protection Institute - News Release: "Repackaged" Wild African Elephant I 011 44 1 403 327833. Repackaged Wild african Elephant Import toUS zoos Challenged in Federal Court. US FWS Set to Issue Illegal http://www.api4animals.org/1556.htm

For Immediate Release: July 10, 2003 Contact: Nicole Paquette, 916-812-7634 Suzanne Roy, 415-898-2720 Will Travers, 011 44 1 403 327833 "Repackaged" Wild African Elephant Import to U.S. Zoos Challenged in Federal Court U.S. FWS Set to Issue Illegal Import Permits over Objections of Leading African Elephant Researchers and Conservationists Washington, DC A coalition of conservation and animal advocacy groups will file suit today in U.S. District Court to invalidate U.S. Fish and Wildlife (FWS) permits authorizing the illegal import of 11 juvenile African elephants taken from the wild in Swaziland to be put on display at the San Diego Zoo and the Lowry Park Zoo of Tampa. On July 9, the FWS issued a "record of decision" indicating it will issue the permits on Friday, July 11. The conservation coalition which includes the Born Free Foundation, Born Free USA, The Elephant Alliance, the Elephant Sanctuary, In Defense of Animals, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Animal Protection Institute, Animal Welfare Institute, Animal Legal Defense Fund and San Diego Animal Advocates maintains that the permits violate the U.S. Endangered Species Act, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES), and the National Environmental Policy Act.

36. Animal Protection Institute - "Opinionatedly Yours" seen in zoos and seldom seen in nature films or discussed in children s naturebooks. They share our planet, but not our conscience. Unlike the african lion http://www.api4animals.org/492.htm

"Opinionatedly Yours" #9: December 30, 1997 When Zoos Tell Lies By Barry Kent MacKay When you walk into the Sacramento Zoo, about the first thing you encounter is a wide expanse of water, surrounded by vegetation, with an island in the middle. A low fence is all that separates you from the birds therein. Being a fanatic about birds, I find myself drawn to this miniature lake during my zoo visits. As a wildlife artist I benefit from close up looks at these exotic birds. But that does not justify their incarceration. Zoos on the Defensive As the animal rights movement grows in public support, zoos find themselves increasingly on the defensive. Even if you do not oppose the concept of zoos, if you have a gram of compassion you most certainly will have felt uncomfortable about at least some forms of animal imprisonment seen in some zoos. Zoos argue that they serve many different functions that are of value, if not to the individual animals, at least to the species. Indeed, in places where some form of peer accreditation seeks to provide at least minimum standards, it is not supposed to be enough merely to have animals on display, merely to entertain. So what is the purpose of that lake that greets the visitor just past the gate of the Sacramento Zoo?

37. African Savanna Animal Facts - National Zoo| FONZ words describing herds of quagga (Equus quagga) roaming South african plains. In1861, the last wild quagga was shot. Several survived in zoos for another 20 http://natzoo.si.edu/Animals/AfricanSavanna/afsavfact.cfm

Home Animals etc. African Savanna African Savanna: ... Indoor Giraffe Cam Related Resources North America Asia Trail Amazonia ADOPT a Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra, or Naked Mole-rat! Go on an African Safari Adventure with Friends of the National Zoo. The National Zoo Store Online offers an array of books, educational games, and more related to the African Savanna. Visit the Smithsonian's African Art Museum African Savanna Animal Facts Fun Facts about African Savanna Animals The African savanna teems with hoofed mammals. Hoofed mammals, or ungulates, range nearly worldwide and comprise the majority of large terrestrial mammals. All ungulates have hooves designed for rapid locomotion and digestive systems and other features adapted to feeding on large quantities of relatively non-nutritious vegetation acquired by grazing on grasses or browsing on the leaves, flowers, seeds, and fruit of trees. Ungulates are native to every continent except Antarctica and Australia. Species of kangaroos, such as the red kangaroo

38. Caribbean Gardens African Wild Dogs exhibit. Currently less than two percent of American zoos display thesecolorful african predators also known as Cape hunting dogs. http://www.caribbeangardens.com/New/Wild-Dogs.htm

39. Uday Hussein's Lions May Be Freed In African Wilds Read the full story . Above Lions await dinner in the Baghdad Zoo. As many asnine of the lions found in the city s zoos may be relocated to South Africa. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/06/0604_030604_udayslions.html

Sign up for our free e-mail newsletter Also see: Today's Top Stories This Story Iraq E-mail this story Sponsored in part by Make the New Year a Smart Year Save 43 percent on National Geographic BONUS: Order online, get FREE collector's edition Uday Hussein's Lions May Be Freed in African Wilds Leon Marshall in Johannesburg for National Geographic News June 4, 2003 War-traumatized lions which Sadam Hussein's son Uday kept in a private zoo in one of the family's Baghdad palaces could soon be roaming free in the South African bush. The animals, along with a blind bear and two cheetahs, were neglected and living in terrible conditions when U.S. troops found them towards the end of the Iraq war. The soldiers using the palace as a base took care of them and, according to reports, were delighted on a day towards the end of April to find the lioness had given birth to six cubs. Once in South Africa, an intensive program is planned to get them accustomed to life in the wild and to fend for themselves. Wildlife experts are hopeful that their natural instincts will prevail and that they will join with other lions to form prides. The project to bring them to South Africa was initiated by Louise Joubert, founder of SanWild Wildlife Sanctuary, an organization based in the country's northern Limpopo Province near the Kruger National Park, which cares for and rehabilitates into the wild animals that have been orphaned, injured, or held in captivity.

40. Brief Species Notes The african penguins suffer from oil spillages from ships passingaround the Cape. african penguins are very often seen in zoos. http://www.adelie.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/species_notes/PENGNOTE.htm

Brief Species Notes On this page you will find a brief description of each of the 17 species of penguin. If you click on the species name you will be sent to a page with detailed notes on that species. Photos of all species may be found by visiting our photo index page. The common names of 17 species are: Emperor, King, Gentoo, Adelie, Chinstrap, Yellow-eyed, Macaroni, Royal, Erected-crested, Snares, Fiordland, Rockhopper, Magellanic, Humboldt, African, Galapagos and Little. Emperor penguin - Aptenodytes forsteri Emperor penguins are one of the two species that are strictly Antarctic. Emperors are the only birds that never set foot on dry land. Emperor rookeries are found on the Antarctic ice shelves, the male penguins incubate the eggs on their feet during the Antarctic winter. Emperor penguins are rarely held in captivity, they can only be seen in Antarctica, or in the Penguin Encounter at the Sea World park in San Diego. King penguin - Aptenodytes patagonicus King penguins are found on sub-Antarctic islands all around the Southern Ocean. King penguins are kept in many Zoos around the world. Perhaps the most famous collection is in Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland. The penguins there take a stroll around the Zoo every day!

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