There is, as we often see on ZooChat, a difference of opinion about animal management and what one finds acceptable another does not. But it seems rooted in opinion and preference and not science or fact. We may not like this picture, but is there actual proof that there is a problem?
This photo was taken in November of last year, and while it was cold enough for the giraffes to be in their indoor quarters, the Ostriches were outside. I'd guess unless there is a lot of snow, the Ostriches stay outside during the winter.
This photo was taken in November of last year, and while it was cold enough for the giraffes to be in their indoor quarters, the Ostriches were outside. I'd guess unless there is a lot of snow, the Ostriches stay outside during the winter.
I find it strange that so many zoos in the US keep animals locked inside for such long periods, it's not too common in Britain and probably mainland Europe as well.
Does the Gulf Stream (possibly wrong, I ain't a meteorologist! ) really protect us that much from inclement weather?
Brum
The gulf stream is a very powerful current, if it ever fails the UK and most of Western Europe will have winters like Canada and the NE USA. it tracks away from the eastern seaboard of the States, and comes over to us, it moves north or south from time to time such as last summer giving us the wet weather we all moaned about.
The further into mainland europe you go the colder on average the winters are, this is because the effect of the GS is lost in land. whilst The Uk and Ireland depending mainly on westerly winds are lapped with cool but not cold air during our winters. the bad winters of 2010/11 was due to the westerly winds dropping and easterlies taking control hence all the snow and very low temperatures.
At least as a gardener that is how I understand the GS to work
If you go to the Zoolex site they have weather diagrams on each gallery exhibit for that particular place, which is a good way to get quick and efficient weather data.
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Brum
The gulf stream is a very powerful current, if it ever fails the UK and most of Western Europe will have winters like Canada and the NE USA. it tracks away from the eastern seaboard of the States, and comes over to us, it moves north or south from time to time such as last summer giving us the wet weather we all moaned about.
The further into mainland europe you go the colder on average the winters are, this is because the effect of the GS is lost in land. whilst The Uk and Ireland depending mainly on westerly winds are lapped with cool but not cold air during our winters. the bad winters of 2010/11 was due to the westerly winds dropping and easterlies taking control hence all the snow and very low temperatures.
At least as a gardener that is how I understand the GS to work
If you go to the Zoolex site they have weather diagrams on each gallery exhibit for that particular place, which is a good way to get quick and efficient weather data.
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Thanks Dean, that makes sense. Basically we moan about the weather for no reason as it could be so much worse! I'm glad we live on this little island with our wet summers and mildly cold winters!
Here is a GoogleEarth screenshot showing the outdoor holding for the giraffes. Not all of it can be seen. When the weather is far enough, animals can be given access t this yard without being on exhibit.
Don't get mad but I actually like this exhibit. The mural is nice and the dirt floor makes it more natural. It would be perfect for a smaller number of giraffes.......
Don't get mad but I actually like this exhibit. The mural is nice and the dirt floor makes it more natural. It would be perfect for a smaller number of giraffes.......
It's not really so much a dirt floor as it is a concrete floor with some sand thrown on top. And I wouldn't like to see more than two giraffes in here.
