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A new eBook about the Camden Creature - A short account of Britains rarest species of breeding snake. This is a revised issuing of a book written by Will Atkins - it appears that a recent study into the snakes under licence, by Natural England, has ignited fears that the species is going to be eradicated. I do know that the study involves capturing snakes, weighing and measuring, and tagging adult snakes on release. The fascinating insights into the North Wales population required similar methods for a number of years and there is no attempt to eradicate the long lived population. The title of Britains rarest species of breeding snake may have to change as rumoured rewilding releases are anything to go by. Hopefully the study in London will also reveal fascinating insights into the snakes of Camden. https://lnkd.in/eaw-gcRB

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141 years ago today is when The last quagga dies at the Natura Artis Magistra, a zoo in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The quagga(Equus quagga quagga) is an extinct subspecies of the plains zebra that was endemic to South Africa until it was hunted to extinction in the late 19th century. It was long thought to be a distinct species, but early genetic studies have supported it being a subspecies of plains zebra. A more recent study suggested that it was the southernmost cline or ecotype of the species. The quagga is believed to have been around 257 cm (8 ft 5 in) long and 125–135 cm (4 ft 1 in – 4 ft 5 in) tall at the shoulders. It was distinguished from other zebras by its limited pattern of primarily brown and white stripes, mainly on the front part of the body. The rear was brown and without stripes, and appeared more horse-like. The distribution of stripes varied considerably between individuals. Little is known about the quagga's behaviour, but it may have gathered into herds of 30–50. Quaggas were said to be wild and lively, yet were also considered more docile than the related Burchell's zebra. They were once found in great numbers in the Karoo of Cape Province and the southern part of the Orange Free State in South Africa. After the European settlement of South Africa began, the quagga was extensively hunted, as it competed with domesticated animals for forage. Some were taken to zoos in Europe, but breeding programmes were unsuccessful. The last wild population lived in the Orange Free State; the quagga was extinct in the wild by 1878. The last captive specimen died in Amsterdam on 12 August 1883. Only one quagga was ever photographed alive, and only 23 skins exist today. In 1984, the quagga was the first extinct animal whose DNA was analyzed. The Quagga Project is trying to recreate the phenotype of hair coat pattern by selectively breeding the genetically closest subspecies, which is Burchell's zebra. The quagga had disappeared from much of its range by the 1850s. The last population in the wild, in the Orange Free State, was extirpated in the late 1870s. The last known wild quagga died in 1878. The specimen in London died in 1872 and the one in Berlin in 1875. The last captive quagga, a female in Amsterdam's Natura Artis Magistra zoo, lived there from 9 May 1867 until it died on 12 August 1883, but its origin and cause of death are unclear. Its death was not recognised as signifying the extinction of its kind at the time, and the zoo requested another specimen; hunters believed it could still be found "closer to the interior" in the Cape Colony. Its death was not recognized as signifying the extinction of its kind at the time, and the zoo requested another specimen; hunters believed it could still be found "closer to the interior" in the Cape Colony. The last specimen was featured on a Dutch stamp in 1988.

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We are very proud to announce the addition of a new title in our catalogue : "Zoo, a gilded cage ?"🐯! This documentary draws attention on an often forgotten matter, the exploitation of animals in zoos 💵 Take a look at it on our website and join us on this journey of discovery and awareness 📢 . Together, let’s open our eyes to the reality of captive animals and the choices we can make for a more ethical future 🌍 Synopsis ✍ : Are zoos suitable environments for wild animals? This documentary focuses on the exploitation of animals for entertainment. Although circus animals are now considered relics of a barbaric era, we continue to support very profitable businesses that exploit wild animals, which, even in the best conditions, live lives that are not their own. The documentary aims to enlighten zoo visitors by indicating what they should notice when visiting these facilities. With the help of specialists whose insights offer extremely diverse perspectives, the documentary does not aim to condemn zoos but rather to encourage good behaviors by turning each visitor into a witness of the practices, whether acceptable or reprehensible, specific to each organization. #Documentary #AnimalWelfare #Zoo #AnimalEthics #Awareness Click on the link below to watch "Zoo, a gilded cage ?" ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gW3hK-Xh

New paper alert! Features of cities act as drivers of migratory bird species richness and species relying on different habitats during the breeding season respond to city variation in similar ways. Cities seem able to support some migratory bird species even in more disturbed areas and may act as refuges for birds when the surrounding region has high levels of human-caused disturbance. https://lnkd.in/egan5dpt

🐄🌍 Humans are the only species who drink milk of another species, even after growing up. We don't need milk, but the demand is so high that farmers often don't even give the milk to the calves it was meant for. Think about that next time you reach for a glass of milk. 🥛❌ In frame - Abhishek Goswami #GoVegan #AnimalRights #DairyFree #CompassionForAll #milk #cowmilk #buffalomilk #milking #dairyiscruel #dairyindustry

Not really sure why but I found this infographic from © Visual Capitalist, 2024. All Rights Reserved, used with permission fascinating. I wonder if something is wrong with me! It was originally published on July 6, 2024 and was developed by Bruno Venditti. Entitled "Visualizing Animals With the Strongest Bite Force", it was originally posted on the Voronoi app. The bite force is the amount of force generated by the muscles and bones of the upper and lower jaw when an animal bites, measured in pounds per square inch (psi). Most of the measurements in this graphic are estimated. The data comes from WorldAtlas and Live Science. Orcas Have the Strongest Bite Force Orcas have a bite force of around 19,000 psi, the strongest in the animal kingdom. To put that into perspective, it can take 2,500 psi to crush a car. Meanwhile, the average bite force of an adult human is around 160 psi. Orcas are apex predators at the top of the food chain in the ocean. They hunt many sea creatures, including fish, squid, dolphins, seals, sea lions, and other whales. Females of the species can weigh up to 4,000 kg and live for up to 50 years. Nile and saltwater crocodiles have bite forces ranging between 3,700 and 5,000 psi. Saltwater crocodiles are the world’s largest living reptiles. Crocodiles use their strong bite to capture prey, which they then bring into a “death roll” in the water. In adulthood, they reach sizes of up to 1,000 kg and are also considered apex predators. Third on our list, the great white shark has an estimated bite force of around 4,000 psi, which allows it to hunt animals like seals and sea lions. However, young great whites often hunt smaller prey, such as fish. Bottom line: stay away the orca's! LOL. © Mark S. Mandula, CLO BCR Learning, 2024. All Rights Reserved.