Aging zoo animals threaten long-term species conservation goals of modern zoos
Images of newborn zoo animals regularly attract public attention – yet the impression of cute baby animals is deceptive. Across many species, births are becoming rarer while populations grow steadily older- a development documented by an international study.
Review of SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak in Lions, Tigers, and Hyenas at Denver Zoo
In late 2021, an outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 affected lions, tigers, and hyenas at the Denver Zoo. This study tracked the virus in these animals over a period of four months, revealing important details about the dynamics of the infection in zoo animals.