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Zoo Releases Endangered Snakes into the Wild

The Fort Worth Zoo joined a team of researchers in the release of dozens of endangered Louisiana pine snakes into a national forest in an attempt to revive their population.

Fort Worth Zoo officials said 50 snakes were released into the Kisatchie National Forest on April 22 -- Earth Day. Of the 50, 23 were hatched at the Zoo, which is one of only four breeding centers for this species.

The release was a partnership between U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Alexandria Zoo and Memphis Zoo.

Fort Worth Zoo Helps Release Endangered Snakes Into Louisiana Forest
 
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Just uploaded the plan for Hunters of Africa & Asian Predators exhibit. This is posted along the fence line facing the primate building. I will be uploading images of the new elephant complex in the next few days.

The species list for the new complex is:
  • Malayan Tiger
  • Clouded Leopard
  • Striped Hyena
  • Cheetah
  • African wild dog
  • Lion
  • Leopard (probably Amur)
  • White-headed buffalo weaver
  • African pygmy falcon
  • Storm's Stork
  • Red-crowned Crane
  • Tragapon (forgot which species)
I am sure several more bird species will be featured in the complex. As well once construction is done the 2nd rhino yard will be accessible to both the rhino and visitors.
 
Two things of note as well. It appears the old walls of the lion grotto and night house building are staying. They act as a retaining wall and a tie to the zoos history, so its nice to see them reused. As well the ibex holding and exhibit is too remain. I wonder if ibex will be back given their quick decline in AZA zoos or if a new species will occupy the space.
 
Not sure if this was reported already, but the zoo is actually getting AFRICAN LEOPARDS!

(From this video here, timestamp is 4:43)
 

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African Pygmy Geese have hatched at Fort Worth Zoo:

"Although these African pygmy goslings look rather ordinary, they’ll grow up to be quite colorful. On your next visit to the Zoo, see if you can pick out an adult African pygmy goose in the World of Primates aviary (swipe to see what you’re looking for). Despite its name, the African pygmy goose is actually a dabbling duck. Its name comes from its goose-shaped bill. The term “pygmy” is used in names of animals that are much smaller than more typical kinds. Properly named, the African pygmy goose is the smallest waterfowl species by length in the world!"
 
How exactly are they gonna baby proof the exhibit? Like the North yard could have the pool blocked off but the viewing for that yard is extremely limited. As well the south yard has pool frontage all along it. I’m sure they have a plan but it’ll be interesting to see what they do.
 
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