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Georgia Aquarium Announced Today the Addition of a Third Manta Ray
Atlanta, GA - The Georgia Aquarium announced today the addition of a third manta ray into the Ocean Voyager Gallery, built by The Home Depot. The new ray will join the Aquarium’s existing mantas, Nandi and Tallulah, four whale sharks and dozens of other sharks, rays and fish into the exhibit, which at 6.3 million gallons is the largest single aquarium habitat in the world. The newest female manta, which measures more than 8 feet across and weighs approximately 230 pounds, was collected off of the coast of Florida. The Georgia Aquarium staff has been conducting manta ray population estimates off the coast of Marineland, Florida, as well as analyzing physiological parameters of healthy animals living in Atlanta. The research performed includes taking photos of the animals, counting them and noting their migration direction. This information will provide greater understanding about the animals’ natural history, diet, reproductive behaviors and migration patterns. By sharing the findings of this research, Georgia Aquarium hopes to encourage people to preserve and protect manta rays and their natural habitat. By combining field research with the study of on-site animals in a controlled environment, the Aquarium is contributing to the advancement of human knowledge and public awareness in the area of animal science. “We provide the opportunity for guests to create a personal relationship with individual ambassadors of highlighted species, which promotes support for conservation-based activities by the millions of people who visit the Georgia Aquarium each year,” said Dr. Tim Mullican, vice president of husbandry at the Georgia Aquarium. “As a leading facility for aquatic animal conservation and research both in the field and in-house, the Aquarium has the valuable opportunity to make a difference for species in their natural habitat.” Furthermore, one lucky person will have the unique opportunity to name the newest resident of the Georgia Aquarium. The grand prize winner will receive four Annual Passes and four passes to swim in the Journey with Gentle Giants program. No purchase necessary. Contest ends Aug. 31, 2010. Submit name entries at georgiaaquarium.org. About manta rays About the Georgia Aquarium The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia, is the world’s largest with more than eight million gallons of water and more aquatic life than any other aquarium. The mission of the Georgia Aquarium is to be an entertaining, educational and scientific institution featuring exhibits and programs of the highest standards, offering engaging and exciting guest experiences and promoting the conservation of aquatic biodiversity throughout the world. For additional information, visit www.georgiaaquarium.org. To view Georgia Aquarium Visitor, go to: http://www.zandavisitor.com/forum-2-Aquariums&facsort=faclocation |
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We are continuing our transition to energy-efficient LED lights. The lights used for the dancing tree show this year are all LED and will use only one-third the power used last year.
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Unusual to have three snow leopard cubs
Congratulations to ABQ BioPark and the proud cat parents on the birth of three snow leopard cubs. That's fantastic news and we look forward to these three playing an important role in snow leopard survival breeding and also helping educate people about their endangered cousins in the wild.
Snow leopards live in some of the most extreme environments on earth - in high altitudes and freezing temperatures. If we don't do a lot of work with communities and governments in snow leopards 12 range countries, these beautiful cats may be extinct in the wild in our life time.
Sibylle Noras
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“Saving Snow Leopards” website. See how conservationists and zoos are working to help these rare and elusive cats avoid extinction.
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Love penguin fluffballs.
I especially liked if you go to the zoo's homepage and click on the info about naming the baby, the winner says she'd like to be able to tell her dad that a penguin was named after him for his birthday. Adorable!
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World Oceans Day
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Elephants
Asome news on the new baby! I agree with everyone here on the fact that animals should not be in captivation. If you want to check out a really cool place in Thailand where you can care for elephants check out http://www.elephantstay.com this place is a sanctuary for retired working elephants, it's an amazing place and they do so much good for the animals who live there. I went a few months ago and it was amazing.
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zoo animal diet's
It's ridiculous to try extrapolate zoo animals diet to human beings, and it flies in the face of all science of the last 30 years that looked into nutrition and health research. Maybe Rudy Socha was being sarcastic? I hope so.
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I fully agree with you when it comes to the captivity of orcas. These animals live considerably shorter, unhealthier lives than they normally would have in the wild. I am disgusted by what I have seen at Sea World. They claim to be trying to educate people on the animals when really it is all nothing but a circus with the animals being made to perform to attract customers. I am a little more on the fence however when it comes to some other species of dolphins, such as the ones they keep at Vancouver Aquarium. While I do not support the capture of wild dolphins, I do recognize the fact that there are species that actually live longer and perhaps healthier lives in captivity than in the wild. One of the neat things at the Vancouver Aquarium is that none of the dolphins were captured for the purpose of entertainment: they were all animals that were rescued after getting caught and injured in fishing nets and are unable to return to the wild due to their injuries. I have seen the shows and the aquarium are truly focused more on educating visitors than trying to entertain them at the animals' expense.
Christian's Award
I know that Christian is dedicated to her aquarium job and to the rehab of sea turtles. I am proud of her.
Dry Tortugas National Park
The seashore, our accredited Summer Learning Adventure Camps merge scientific exploration Dry Tortugas National Park with hands-on fun and learning. Campers investigate marine habitats, create ocean art projects, learn about careers in oceanography, and combine the science and sports of surfing and snorkeling, all while making new friends and memories.
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Don't support it anymore
I think we should move on from having dolphins in captivity now - we all know this isn't good for them.
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pacaya samiria national reserve
The Pacaya Samiria National Reserve is a magical place. The flora, fauna, remoteness and beauty are exquisite. Another interesting aspect is how the indigenous people there live. To learn more and see photos taken by indigenous children in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, you can visit ninosdelaamazonia.org
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