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Fall 2011 Lincoln Park Zoo Magazine

365
World-Class Care by the Numbers

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In This Issue of the Zoo Magazine

365 Days of Care
From food prep to play, see how every day is filled with exceptional care for the zoo’s amazing animals.

Free for All…at $63,000 Dollars a Day
Lincoln Park Zoo may be free to visit, but it isn’t free to run! Learn what goes into keeping the gates open to all, 365 days a year.

Veterinary Case Study: Black Bear
As part of this geriatric black bear's annual examination, veterinarians took radiographs of its wrists due to some changes in walking over the preceding summer. What did the radiographs show?

Zoo Kitchen Game
Lincoln Park Zoo’s Nutrition Center uses the latest knowledge to deliver healthful diets to the zoo’s diverse animal appetites. See if you can match each menu item with the animal most likely to eat it.

The Right Tail for the Job
Just as they have myriad uses, animals’ tails come in all shapes and sizes.
Try to guess which animals' tails match the tool shown.

Growing the Herd
It’s breeding season for the Sichuan takin, and animal care staff are watching closely for any signs of courtship between the female and newly introduced male.

Protecting a Refuge for Great Apes
By adding the Goualougo Triangle to the national park system, the Republic of Congo has ensured this pristine landscape will remain untouched. As a result, zoo researchers will continue to make groundbreaking discoveries about wild chimpanzees and gorillas for decades to come.

The Golden Years
Geriatric animals thrive within Lincoln Park Zoo’s culture of care

The Golden Years Slideshow
Highlighting some of Lincoln Park Zoo's geriatric animals and the specialized care they receive.

Adelor Memorial Slideshow
A remembrance of the zoo's iconic African lion. Photography provided by Tom Dunlap.

Opposites Attract: Golden Orb Weaver Spider Courtship
Opposites do attract. Female golden orb weaver spiders dwarf their male mates, which are barely larger than mosquitoes. See how they weave their courtship in this exclusive video.