Zoological Society of London (ZSL)

Stand up and be counted

Zookeepers at ZSL London Zoo dusted off their clipboards, calculators and cameras as they prepared to count the animals at the Zoo’s annual stocktake.

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Set your teeth on EDGE: world’s weirdest sharks and rays on the brink of extinction

4th December 2018

From guitarfish to angel sharks the EDGE of Existence highlights the most ancient fish sinking into extinction

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Visit our fantastic beasts this winter for a truly magical day out for the whole family! Book your tickets today.

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ZSL London Zoo

Stand up and be counted

3rd January 2019

Zookeepers at ZSL London Zoo dusted off their clipboards, calculators and cameras as they prepared to count the animals at the Zoo’s annual stocktake.

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One, Zoo, Three…

On 10 January 2019, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s keepers began the mammoth task of counting every animal for their annual stocktake

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ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

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12th December 2018

See out amazing tiger cubs, enormous elephants, slippery sea lions and more. A fantastic day out for you and your family this winter.

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Variable venom – why are some snakes deadlier than others?

Researchers show that the potency of a snake’s venom depends on what it eats

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Science

Primates of the Caribbean: Ancient DNA reveals history of mystery monkey

12th November 2018

Weird evolution revealed in now-extinct monkey which inhabited Jamaica until a few hundred years ago

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EDGE Sharks and Rays

From guitarfish to angel sharks the EDGE of Existence highlights the most ancient fish sinking into extinction

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Conservation

ZSL report finds palm oil companies’ commitments lacking

6th November 2018

World’s largest survey of palm oil producers and traders finds lack of assurance in tackling forest loss.

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