Podcast appearances and mentions of Memphis Zoo

Thompson joins Eric Barnes to discuss the fundraising goals for the Memphis Zoo funding and future exhibits.

Dateline: May 23, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with a quick catch up on meeeeeeee!Our headline story this week features three stories tied together to illustrate how easy it is for the anti-zoo movement to cause trouble online without any real reason, logic, or facts to go off of. We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from ZooWorld, Idaho Falls Zoo, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, the Museum of Life and Science, Calgary Zoo, Zoo Goerlitz, the Jacksonville Zoo, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, and Port Moresby Nature Park.We then say goodbye to animals from Mill Mountain Zoo, Ecotarium, Bergen County Zoo, and Point Defiance Zoo.We have additional Zoo News stories from the Cincinnati Zoo, Hogle Zoo, Elmwood Park Zoo, St. Louis Zoo, Racine Zoo, and the Memphis Zoo. Conservation News stories are about Mountain Pygmy Possums, white noise machines getting rid of bats, a new species of caterpillar, and more! And in Other News, we go back to baseball and also talk about parrot names. ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

10 Things from the Weekend!!!1. NBA Western Conference Playoffs (6:41)2. NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs (22:28)3. NBA Draft Lottery (41:45)4. Giannis (50:57)5. Memphis vs Louisville (58:53) 6. Sinners, Bonnie Raitt, Memphis Zoo (1:10:06)7. NFL News on Derek Carr Retiring, Eagles/Cowboys, Travis Hunter (1:24:28)8. Michael Jordan (1:32:59)9. PGA Championship Week (1:39:59)10. Tonight (1:43:13)Host: Chris VernonCo-Hosts: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerAssociate Producer: Jena BroylesTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace 

We bet you weren't expecting to learn about the Unicorn Killer in our discussion about the history of Earth Day. However, there is a lot to learn about the holiday and we got you covered! Also on the show, we react to the food dye ban announced today and if it's a good move towards a healthier America. We also talk about the attendance at the Memphis Zoo declining from crime, and we play two rounds of Impossible Memphis Trivia!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pretty crazy day in the local news. A club caught on fire overnight which led to an incredible sound bite of one party-goer that we couldn't resist reacting to. The Memphis Zoo also announced they are installing a zipline for guests to enjoy for only $10, but are they bringing back the Mold-A-Rama machine anytime soon? Also on the show, we tell you about the first radio sports broadcast that aired on this day in 1921, and we play a little Maxterpiece Theater with Producer Max and a cameo role with Josh Rivera!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dateline: March 28, 2025. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with a quick update on me and a chat about Penguins International's March of the Penguin Madness competition! We then move on to our births for the week, featuring animals from the Nashville Zoo, the Toledo Zoo, ZooAtlanta, Auckland Zoo, Dudley Zoo, Altina Wildlife Park, and Wildlife World Zoo! We say goodbye to beloved animals at SeaWorld San Antonio, the San Francisco Zoo, the Memphis Zoo, Pueblo Zoo, the Louisville Zoo, and the Alaska Zoo. The rest of our Zoo News stories feature items from the Cincinnati Zoo, Zoos Victoria, the New Zoo, Edmonton Valley Zoo, and more! Then in Conservation News we talk about cougars in Michigan, mountain bongos moving from Florida to Africa, and a look at what is going on with juvenile seal populations on Sable Island.In Other News, we talk about how beavers should be in government, or something like that.ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Tim Dalfiume Mahaffey Event & Tent Rentals Mahaffey Event & Tent Rentals has been the leading provider of wedding tents and special event rentals and decor for the Memphis and Mid-South areas since 1924.Our customers include individuals like brides and event planners, as well as our loyal partners: caterers, event venues, planners, florists, photographers, and our amazing community charitable organizations.Whether a customer is planning an elegant wedding, a big corporate event, an outdoor music festival or county fair, a sporting event, or even a small soiree, Mahaffey's got them covered.From tables, linens, chairs, tableware, and decor to dance floors, lighting, stages, tents and more ... there's no other one-stop-shop with quality like Mahaffey Event & Tent Rentals.Tim serves as senior event manager, driving sales through first-rate customer service and event design. His experience as the director of events at the world-renowned Memphis Zoo and a 25-year career in corporate retail with national department store chain Macy's, makes him an invaluable resource for Mahaffey's growing client base. Tim's passion is harnessing a constantly changing event management landscape, applying his creative acumen and business experience to help Mahaffey stay a step ahead.Website www.luxelifediscovered.com Youtube Roku Amazon Fire TV

Courtney The Zoo Lady stopped by the Memphis Morning News studio to celebrate Valentine's Day and share the details of the Memphis Zoo's Name A Turd program and where the money raised goes. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, February 14: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's phone conversation continues to spark concern, panic and worry among European leaders. What does this mean for the future of Europe? Also, The New York Times takes us inside the family succession drama that has torn apart Rupert Murdoch's family. Plus: for the non-romantics this Valentine's Day, name rats after your exes and watch them being devoured by owls! There is alarm, panic and great concern in the European press this Friday after Wednesday's call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in which the pair appeared to discuss plans for an end to the war in Ukraine. The British daily The i says the call has left European leaders scrambling, but notes that NATO's leader Mark Rutte has commended Trump's honesty and said that Europe needs a wake-up call about its defence spending. "Castaways" is how Libération, French left-wing paper, describes the two leaders on its front page. The paper's editor calls the conversation with Trump the greatest victory for Putin in three years of war, and it didn't even come on the battlefield. There is great concern that talks to end the war in Ukraine will come at Ukraine's expense and will completely sideline Kyiv. In Ransom's cartoon in French paper Le Parisien, Trump tells Volodymyr Zelensky that there is no chair for him at the proverbial negotiating table with Putin.The Frankfurter Allgemeine, the German daily, wonders if Berlin is simply watching all this unravel from the sidelines. The paper notes that Putin and Trump's conversation and subsequent comments this week have not only shaken Germany's understanding of its own role in the conflict. They also come in the middle of an election campaign in the country and beg the question: how can Europe take responsibility for Ukraine's security and its own? Writing in the Daily Mail, Richard Shirreff, former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe for NATO, says that Trump has handed Ukraine on a platter to Russia and says it's worse than Neville Chamberlain's appeasement of Nazi Germany. He also acknowledges that this agreement is catastrophic for the courageous Ukrainians who've been fighting for three years. Politico quotes a European official as saying that European leaders simply lack a master plan when it comes to Trump's new world disorder. The official, speaking anonymously, tells Politico that Trump discussing peace talks without even involving Europe shows to what extent Washington disregards the continent. The US president has delivered a rude awakening to the cruel world of today.The New York Times takes us inside the messy court battle and bitter succession fight between Rupert Murdoch and his four children over the future of his empire. Based on 3,000 pages of court documents, the Times article details a family succession saga that reads like a script from the TV series "Succession" (itself inspired by the Murdoch family). Ninety-three-year-old Murdoch has always intended for his empire to be passed on to his four children. In recent times, however, he has sought to consolidate power in the hands of just one child: Lachlan Murdoch, the most politically conservative of the four siblings and who represents the conservative direction Murdoch wants for the future of his news empire. In 2023, he sat down with his two daughters to announce that he'd be changing the trust to give Lachlan majority powers. What ensued was a bitter family legal battle that's played out in dramatic fashion, culminating in a secret trial in which they testified to the power plays, backstabbing and grievances that have defined the family.Finally, it's Valentine's Day and if you're a non-romantic, there are many ways to hate-celebrate this day! The Independent reports that animal shelters and zoos around the world are offering many possibilities to help you forget about your exes. At a bird shelter in Alaska, you can pay $100 to name a frozen dead rat after your ex and then watch it being fed to resident owls at the shelter. If rats aren't your thing, you can always name a feral cat after an ex before it – the cat, not your ex – gets castrated! Meanwhile, Memphis Zoo in Tennessee gives you two options: for $10, you can send a lovely video of a red panda eating a grape to your loved one … or, you can send a video of an elephant pooping. The options are plentiful this Valentine's Day for lovers and haters!You can catch our press review every morning on France 24 at 7:20am and 9:20am (Paris time), from Monday to Friday.

Joey drives an electric car and got nervous when he drove through a puddle. Chris Janson giveaway Nancy did an interview for the news but was completely cut out of it when it aired on TV. The Gay Street Bridge will not open back up for vehicle traffic. Hot Tea: Lainey Wilson is engaged! Jelly Roll is calling his running club “The Losers.” Kendrick Lamar ran more yards at the Super Bowl than the Chiefs. You can name elephant poop after your ex by donating to the Memphis Zoo. What animal or object would you name after your ex? Lucky 7 Nancy thinks certain businesses should combine to save everyone time. Example – Hair salons should offer pedicures at the same time as the hair service. Motorcycle Jim does “deep devotions” for Valentine’s Day shoutouts Joey hates putting furniture together See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey drives an electric car and got nervous when he drove through a puddle. Chris Janson giveaway Nancy did an interview for the news but was completely cut out of it when it aired on TV. The Gay Street Bridge will not open back up for vehicle traffic. Hot Tea: Lainey Wilson is engaged! Jelly Roll is calling his running club “The Losers.” Kendrick Lamar ran more yards at the Super Bowl than the Chiefs. You can name elephant poop after your ex by donating to the Memphis Zoo. What animal or object would you name after your ex? Lucky 7 Nancy thinks certain businesses should combine to save everyone time. Example – Hair salons should offer pedicures at the same time as the hair service. Motorcycle Jim does “deep devotions” for Valentine’s Day shoutouts Joey hates putting furniture together See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dateline: October 18, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with a quick look at how our Season 5 goals are coming along.We then get to our headline story, looking at the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, especially on Mote Marine Lab. We then move on to our births section, including a new rhino at Whipsnade Zoo, an anoa calf at the Chester Zoo, a baby giant otter at New Forest Wildlife Park, a baby tamandua at the Memphis Zoo, and more! We also say goodbye to some incredible animals. We start off with a beloved jaguar at Woodland Park Zoo, then discuss the loss of the matriarch of the elephant herd at the Maryland Zoo, and say goodbye to an aardvark at the Rolling Hills Zoo. We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  This episode features stories from the San Diego Zoo, Zoo Atlanta, Smithsonian's National Zoo, the Louisville Zoo, Zoo Knoxville, Sea Turtle Recovery, and more! In Conservation News, we talk about the Aussie Bird Count, a huge conservation win by NOAA Fisheries, a caracal in Chicago, and a look at how de-extinction is going.  In Other News, we talk about a dog fox hybrid and why orcas are attacking boats. Wild Times: Wildlife EducationWildlife mysteries, crazy news, and daring animal stories—listen now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Dateline: September 13, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with a quick programming note and some catching up on my life. We start off our Zoo News section with births, featuring a new tiger at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, a new Grivet monkey at Southwick's Zoo, six new lemurs at Duke, a baby bonobo at the Cincinnati Zoo, a little giant anteater at Beardsley Zoo, and new black tree monitors at Riverbanks Zoo.We also say goodbye to some incredible animals. We start off with a younger red panda who passed at Happy Hollow, and also talk about an old penguin that passed at the Maryland Zoo, a wolverine that recently started living at the Columbus Zoo, another ape claimed by Shigella at Jacksonville, one of the oldest Pallas' cats in the country at Hogle Zoo, and one of the oldest Lar gibbons at Reid Park Zoo.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  This episode features stories from Mote Marine Lab, the Memphis Zoo, Melbourne Zoo, the Toronto Zoo, a new SAFE Program, a tiger escape in Mexico, and more.In Conservation News, we talk about the burning of Brazil, another oil spill, the rediscovery of a lost bird, and the tale of a trout.In Other News, we talk about Mike the tiger, a black bear at a beach, and a search and rescue otter.Wild Times: Wildlife EducationWildlife mysteries, crazy news, and daring animal stories—listen now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Dateline: September 6, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with the usual recap of my life. I'm playing a show. Yay! I almost died. Boo! We then get into our headline story for the week.  We talk about the Marsupial of the Year competition taking place in Australia right now, and how you can help Lumholtz tree kangaroos by going to www.marsupialoftheyear.com.au and voting for them! YAY! Then it's time for births, featuring a new human, three reticulated giraffes at Tanganyika Wildlife Park, an elephant baby at Fresno Chaffee Zoo, a new pygmy hippo at the Henry Doorley Zoo, and a new red panda in Germany! We also say goodbye to some incredible animals. We start off with a more personal post, then move on to a lion at Riverbanks Zoo, a coati at Brevard Zoo, and a gorilla at Busch Gardens Tampa.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  This episode features some really amazing work being done at the Memphis Zoo, National Zoo, Sedgwick County Zoo, Cincinnati Zoo, and the San Antonio Zoo! Some really amazing stuff.  In Conservation News, we talk about a new annoying trend that has humans hurting animals and great news for beavers and wombats. In Other News, we talk about a piebald moose and wolf pack movements. Tiny Expeditions - A Podcast about Genetics, DNA and InheritanceExplore the exciting world of genetics in an easy-to-understand way with Tiny Expeditions.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Jessica shares her frustrations the US soccer on the men's side, discusses Klay Thompson joining the Mavericks, talks to Mike Wallace about fair Zach Edey expectations and more.start set the show:06 USMNT soccer failure:10 US women's gymnastics roster is set:16 REPORTEDLY: Klay Thompson headed to Mavs:22 NBA free agency:25 'Hard Knocks offseason with NYG' thoughts:29 Celtics for sale:44 Karen Read mistrial:50 What we're watching:58 'Gladiator 2' first look1:06 Mike Wallace1:27 JBS field trip to the Memphis Zoo

Dateline: April 26, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  Our Headline Story of the Week is a follow up about the San Francisco Bonus Episode last week, including a discussion of some follow ups and a big announcement from the zoo about panda bears.  We then get to our births for the week, which include exciting additions at Busch Gardens with some amazing help, the Nashville Zoo, Pueblo Zoo, the Staten Island Zoo, the Dallas Zoo, the Memphis Zoo, Zoo Tampa, the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium, Potawatomi Zoo, Chattanooga Zoo, a huge birth at Brevard Zoo, and the Cincinnati Zoo!We say goodbye to some beloved animals headlined by two wonderful red pandas that I loved dearly, Betsy and Scout. We also say goodbye to Karen, an ostrich at the Topeka Zoo, Fred the tegu at Capron Park Zoo, Scruffy the sun bear at the Honolulu Zoo, the oldest panda in Japan, and more. We then move on to our other Zoo News stories, including another opportunity to vote for some facilities you might love, a conservation success story from The Wilds, amazing stories about helping animals at Central Park Zoo and the Cincinnati Zoo, followups on the young lion that is getting help at Lincoln Park Zoo, the gorilla introductions at Cleveland, and the Miami SeaQuarium lease, and then a bunch of quick hits including stories from Rolling Hills Zoo, The Desert Museum, the Berlin Zoo, Brookfield Zoo, the Louisville Zoo, the Columbus Zoo, the Toronto Zoo, and the Tulsa Zoo. Then we end this section with a great example of transparency from Woodland Park Zoo. In Conservation News, we talk about an investigation into where plastic bags go when they get recycled, the lengths one country went to to stop a single invasive predator, a look at the current global coral bleaching event, and people being idiots with animals for social media credit. In Other News, we talk about coyotes and badgers being besties and an elephant on the loose. ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Dateline: April 12, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  Our Headline Story of the Week is actually a personal story about Logan, a dog I briefly fostered. Bring tissues. We start with our births for the week, which include exciting additions at The London Zoo, Hamerton Zoo Park, The Metro Richmond Zoo, Potawatomi Zoo, the Denver Zoo, the Akron Zoo, Zoo Tampa, the Memphis Zoo, Zoo Atlanta, and more!We say goodbye to some beloved animals headlined by two wonderful red pandas, Tilly and Burma, at Hertfordshire Zoo and Miller Park Zoo, respectively.  We also say goodbye to incredible animals at the Cincinnati Zoo, Zoo Miami, and the NEW Zoo and Aquarium. We then move on to our other Zoo News stories, including an exciting pairing at Henry Vilas Zoo, an amazing dog helping in situ conservation work thanks to Woodland Park Zoo, the latest in panda diplomacy, platypus conservation at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and a discussion about the eclipse and zoos.In Conservation News, we talk about another species getting avian influenza, a potential taxonomic change for orcas, my take on Molly the magpie, and why reptiles may be more charismatic than most people think!In Other News, we talk about defensive defecation! TO SIGN THE PETITION: www.salsalabs.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Dateline: March 29, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  Our Headline Story of the Week is a deep look at the necropsy of Flaco the owl. We then move on to our births for the week, which include a cotton top tamarin at Altina Wildlife Park, a sloth at Brevard Zoo, a Eurasian Eagle Owl at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, a lemur at the Duke Lemur Center, a very rare animal born at the Nashville Zoo, a log developing a small lump on it at ZooMiami, and more! We say goodbye to some beloved animals at the Memphis Zoo, Alaska Zoo, Brandywine Zoo, Greensboro Science Center, Columbus Zoo, and more.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories, including the new red panda habitat at Roger Williams Park Zoo, a story of amazing cooperation between the Fort Worth Zoo and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, two important pregnancies at Brevard Zoo, the beginning of the end for a beloved animal at Woodland Park Zoo, and a deep and goofy dive into Punxsutawney Phil! Wait, really? In Conservation News, we talk about fish in a few different stories, share a potential bad decision coming from the Nepali government, and talk about the Dutch fish doorbell! In Other News, we have a story about giant pandas! TO RING THE FISH DOORBELL, VISIT: visedeurbel.nlROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Dateline: February 2, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  We start with our births section, featuring the first rockhopper penguin born at the Fort Worth Zoo, a new Colobus monkey at Sedgwick County Zoo, and a pygmy slow loris born at the Memphis Zoo! We then go to our deaths, where we say goodbye to a gibbon at Moorpark College, a rhino at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, a wolf at Bramble Park Zoo, a penguin at Jenkinson Aquarium, a lion at the Pueblo Zoo, and a rhino lost much too young at the Birmingham Zoo. We then move on to our other Zoo News stories, including an update on the ongoing situation at Miami Seaquarium, a red panda exploring outside his habitat, two new animals at the Toronto Zoo, and what to expect from the Georgia Aquarium in 2024! We also do quick hits from Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Busch Gardens, the Denver Zoo, Brevard Zoo, and Southwick's Zoo. We then end with an update to the naked mole rat plan of succession at the National Zoo.In Conservation News, we talk about how social media can help catch poachers, a conservation win in Colorado, a unique look at the effect of rising sea levels in New England, and discuss a newly discovered species!In Other News, we talk about Taylor Swift, a roadside circus, and a look at a new study on same sex behaviors in mammals.ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

For today's episode, we jump back to last spring's Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. Our guest is Sinlan Poo, Curator of Research at the Memphis Zoo and one of the co-organizers of the Global Women in Herpetology Project. You may remember her from a previous interview, but we recorded an extra mini-podcast to talk about the book "Women in Herpetology: 50 Stories from Around the World," which features a diverse group of authors describing their journeys to and through the world of herpetology. Proceeds from the book's sales will fund a conference scholarship for women students.  Captions are available on YouTube. 

In 1972, pandas arrived at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC, to huge fanfare. Since then, pandas have been some of the city's most beloved residents.But for the first time in more than 50 years, DC is panda-free—indefinitely. Mama panda Mei Xiang, papa bear Tian Tian, and their youngest cub Xiao Qi Ji returned to China in November when their leases ended. This is possible because all but a few pandas residing outside of China are on loan through agreements with the country.It's not just the National Zoo waving its pandas goodbye—the Memphis Zoo's single panda returned to China in April, and Zoo Atlanta's pandas will go later in 2024. The news of the pandas' departure seemed sudden, and it stirred up some questions: Why are the pandas leaving? And why now?The news resurfaced the idea of panda diplomacy—how China introduced pandas to the world by loaning them out to other countries and using them as a symbol of cooperation.SciFri producer Rasha Aridi and freelance journalist Aja Drain look back at 80 years of panda conservation, and how panda diplomacy paved the way for groundbreaking science. And they try to answer the multi-million dollar question: Was it all worth it?This story was produced by Rasha Aridi, with help from Aja Drain. Edited by John Dankosky, with help from D. Peterschmidt and Emma Gometz. All our music and sound design is by D. Peterschmidt.Special thanks to the experts we spoke with: Dr. Chee Meng Tan, Dr. Pierre Comizzoli, Dr. Mel Songer, Michael Brown-Palsgrove, Dr. Rich Bergl, Dr. Jack Liu, Dr. Binbin Li, as well as Dr. E. Elena Songster, environmental historian at Saint Mary's College of California, and Dr. Carolyn Lin, professor of communication at the University of Connecticut.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. To stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Dateline: December 15, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  In Zoo News, we start with our births, including an amazing story about African painted dogs at Potawatomi Zoo, another story about the same species at the Oklahoma City Zoo, a new rhino at the Oregon Zoo, and an adorable colobus monkey at the Memphis Zoo! We also say goodbye to an incredible old penguin at Aquarium of Niagara.We then move on to our other Zoo News stories, featuring a deep dive into the disgrace of the Natural Bridge Zoo in Virginia that came to light this week. After that, we spend some time talking about some lighter fare, including the Top Ten Zoo Lights for the year, an elephant seeming to take a selfie, how the B-52s are helping animals in human care, and so much more.In Conservation News, we talk about the reintroduction program for scimitar horned oryx and how incredibly successful it has been, and also an interesting story about river otters.And in Other News, we talk about the fact that dolphins are even cooler than we realized...and we already thought they were pretty darn cool! TO HELP ME HELP LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO GET RED PANDAS: https://gofund.me/2f33cfbdROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Dateline: December 1, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  In Zoo News, we start with our births, including a really exciting announcement about baby red pandas, a wild rhino birth that ties to the Cincinnati Zoo, a new sloth at the Dallas Zoo, and new penguins at the Toledo Zoo and Memphis Zoo! We also say goodbye to a famous but controversial animal in the Philippines, a beloved tortoise at Beardsley Zoo, and a giraffe that went unexpectedly at Henry Doorly Zoo.We then move on to our other Zoo News stories, in which we announce the new CEO of the Dallas Zoo, a very non-scary animal escape at Zoo Miami, an amazing red panda discovery at the San Diego Zoo, and so much more!In Conservation News, we talk about elephant twins in Kenya, conservation breeding of seahorses and pangolins, the first spotted right whale calf of the season, federal protections for wolverines, and a rant about plastics and economics that isn't scathing at all! And in Other News, we talk about a pure white badger, why menopause sucks, and orca death metal. TO HELP ME HELP LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO GET RED PANDAS: https://gofund.me/2f33cfbdROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

This episode of BioScience Talks was recorded on location at the Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists in Norfolk, Virginia, and features a range of presenters and organizers.Our first guests were Sinlan Poo, who is Curator of Research at the Memphis Zoo and affiliated with Arkansas State University, and Prosanta Chakrabarty, who is Curator of Fishes and a Professor at Louisiana State University's Museum of Natural Science. Dr. Chakrabarty is also the current President of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, one of the organizations that convened the meeting. They joined me to talk about the ZooMu symposium, which was held as part of the meeting. Read more about zoo and museum collaboration in BioScience. Next up, I sat down with Karen Caceres from Old Dominion University. She spoke about Florida cottonmouths and how they manage to live on small islands that typically lack freshwater resources. Maisie MacKnight, PhD candidate at Penn State, gave a talk about fieldwork and the ways in which it can be made safe and inclusive for all participants. We discussed her talk, as well as some of her other work. Oliver Shipley, Research Professor at Stony Brook University in New York, and Maria Manz, a graduate student at Stony Brook University, joined me to talk about sharks, their movement, and the ways that scientists study them.  Erin Anthony, President of the Virginia Herpetological Society, chatted with me about her organization's public outreach efforts, as well as herps native to Virginia.Last, I was joined by Sarah Yerrace, a master's student at the University of Washington in the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences. Her talk was focused on the invasive lionfish, and we chatted about a new approach to surveying their abundance at deep ocean depths.Captions are available on YouTube. 

We are thrilled to have Courtney Janney on today's episode! Courtney is the Chief Zoological Officer at Memphis Zoo in Memphis, TN. She recently had the privilege of flying to China with YaYa, the giant panda that lived at the Memphis Zoo for over 20 years.  Courtney is passionate about the role zoos play in connecting people with wildlife and raising awareness in conservation. Memphis Zoo is well known for it's work in conservation and animal care. Don't miss this fun and educational episode! 

Dateline: September 8, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  In Zoo News, we have an amazing story out of Australia Zoo, talk about the bravery of Ron Magill, welcome orangutans to the Naples Zoo, talk about the Memphis Zoo layoffs, discuss huge updates coming to Buttonwood Park Zoo, and so much more! We also say hello to an new elephant at the Indianapolis Zoo, flamingos at the Denver Zoo, and so many more births, and say goodbye to Redd the cheetah, a lion at Zoo New England, and a future baby rhino at the San Antonio Zoo.In Conservation News, we talk about recovering populations of puffins, wolves, and whales, four new spider species, an anti-captivity group effing around and finding out, and more!And in Other News, we talk about naked mole rats saving humanity and why mice are afraid of bananas!ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Jessica shares her ashiatsu massage experience, talks about cheese rolling, gets DeAngelo Williams' thoughts on borrowing things and more.start shenanigans:08 Finer points of ashiatsu massages:28 NBA Finals preview:31 Rocky getting money :33 Cheese Rolling competition:35 SEC meetings:43 DeAngelo Williams1:11 Benefits of breast milk1:18 Al Pacino is having another kid1:20 Floyd Mayweather's Air Force 1's1:22 Orcas attacking ships1:26 Alligator on a golf course1:29 Huyandai to pay ~200 million b/c of thefts1:32 Tiger cubs in the Memphis Zoo

Giant panda Ya Ya returned to its home in Beijing Zoo early on Monday after spending 20 years in the United States.On April 27, giant panda Ya Ya arrived in Shanghai from the Memphis Zoo of Tennessee. The panda was then quarantined before moving to Beijing.The Beijing Zoo has prepared a special feeding place for giant panda Ya Ya as well as tailor-made feeding measures, care, medical support and nutrition plans, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.As Ya Ya is old and needs rest and adapt to a new environment, she will not be on public display for the time being. The zoo will periodically release updates on Ya Ya through its official Weibo account, according to the administration.Born at the Beijing Zoo, Ya Ya was taken to the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee in 2003 for a joint research and conservation project, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.In 2006, Ya Ya began to shed her fur, a condition that worsened in 2014. Experts at the Memphis Zoo and in China tried various treatments but were unable to solve the problem, the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens said.

The giant panda Hua Hua attracted 264,000 visitors to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, which was the second most popular tourist destination in China during the May Day holidays, according to local media reports.The "giant panda economy" has become a bright spot in the country's consumption, with numerous cultural and creative shops in Chengdu and across the country filled with a wide variety of panda-related products.He Hua (nicknamed Hua Hua) will soon be three years old and has captivated the hearts of Chinese people thanks to her mild temperament and her rare inability to climb trees. She is also different from other giant pandas because of her white fur, rather than the more common beige color, and her chubbiness, making her highly recognizable.He Hua's family background further boosts her appeal, as her mother is Chenggong, known for her obsession with cleanliness, and her father is Meilan, who was born in the US.Many young people travel to Southwest China's Sichuan province just to see the giant pandas. Celebrity giant panda Hua Hua boosted ticket sales at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, with all 180,000 tickets selling out for the first three days of this year's May Day holidays. There were so many visitors that the park had to set Hua Hua's viewing time limit to only three minutes."We made this special trip to come here to see Hua Hua," said a tourist. "We plan to stay at the base all day just to see the giant pandas and we plan to continue coming here even tomorrow," he added.On the social media platform Xiaohongshu, a netizen posted a photo of Hua Hua eating an apple and wrote "Hua Hua and her favorite little apple," which quickly garnered more than 2,500 likes.China is in the grip of giant panda fever following a spate of stories about the bears both at home and in overseas zoos, which has sparked a shopping spree for products related to the animal. The sales have prompted the media to dub it the "giant panda economy."The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding rushed to register several trademarks after He Hua became a national darling and a key search word on e-commerce websites. The trademarks are related to fields including clothing, shoes, hats, feed seeds, education and entertainment.The last giant panda to cause a rush was the mascot for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, Bing Dwen Dwen, which was created based on the image of a giant panda. More than 1.4 million toy mascots were sold during the Games, according to media reports.Earlier this year, it emerged that Ya Ya's health was failing, sparking national concern in China and demands for her early return. Ya Ya, a giant panda born at Beijing Zoo, was leased to Memphis Zoo in 2003. At the end of last year, it was announced that she would be returned to China at the end of the 20-year lease.In addition to Ya Ya, several other giant pandas living overseas have been returned to China this year, including Xiang Xiang, who returned to China in February from the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo in Japan.Along with Hua Hua, Ya Ya and Xiang Xiang, Meng Lan is also one of the most popular giant pandas across the country. On the first day of the May Day holidays, thousands of people lined up outside the giant panda house at Beijing Zoo, waiting half an hour to get in just to see Meng Lan for five minutes.Behind the "giant panda craze" is the continuous growth of the population of this species amid China's green development. At present, the wild population of giant pandas in China has increased from 1,114 in the 1970s to 1,864. With the advancement of the construction of the Giant Panda National Park, the connectivity and integrity of the giant panda habitat are being improved.

Giant panda Ya Ya arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Thursday from Memphis, Tennessee.4月27日，大熊猫“丫丫”从田纳西州的孟菲斯飞抵上海浦东国际机场。Ya Ya returned to China from the United States after a 20-year loan for a joint research and conservation project, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.据国家林业和草原局称，在获得为期20年的联合研究和保护项目贷款后，“丫丫”即将从美国返回中国。In December, the Memphis Zoo announced that it would return Ya Ya, who arrived in the US in 2003.2022年12月，孟菲斯动物园宣布将归还2003年抵达美国的“丫丫”。The zoo hosted a farewell party for the 23-year-old female panda on April 8, with hundreds of people attending the event, Xinhua News Agency reported.据新华社报道，4月8日，孟菲斯动物园为23岁的雌性大熊猫“丫丫”举办了欢送会，数百人参加了此次活动。In January, Chinese netizens showed their concern for Ya Ya, who appeared somewhat malnourished in pictures and videos posted.1月，中国网民表达了对“丫丫”的关注，在发布的照片和视频中，“丫丫”显得有些营养不良。In response, the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens said in an announcement that the zoo had taken good care of her, and there is no indication that she was neglected, based on videos of her and the results of monthly health reports and annual physical examinations.对此，中国动物园协会在一份公告中表示，从“丫丫”的视频、月度健康报告和年度体检结果看来，动物园将“丫丫”照顾得很好，并没有任何忽视“丫丫”的迹象。In 2006, Ya Ya began to shed fur, a condition that worsened in 2014. Experts at the Memphis Zoo and in China tried various forms of treatment but were unable to resolve the problem, the association said.中国动物园协会表示，2006年，“丫丫”的毛发开始脱落，2014年，毛发脱落的情况恶化。孟菲斯动物园和中国的专家尝试了各种形式的治疗，但无法解决这个问题。Zoological英/ˌzuːəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/ 美/ˌzuːəˈlɑːdʒɪk(ə)l/adj.动物学的

Female giant panda Ya Ya, having lived in the United States for two decades, will return to China within the next few days, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.据国家林草局消息，旅美20年的雌性大熊猫“丫丫”将于近日回到祖国。As arranged by the Chinese and US sides, she will board a homeward-bound plane to Shanghai.按照中美双方安排，“丫丫”将登上回国的航班，飞往上海。Ya Ya was born at the Beijing Zoo on Aug. 3, 2000. She arrived at the Memphis Zoo in April 2003, along with giant panda Le Le as envoys of friendship, and was warmly welcomed.2000年8月3日，“丫丫”在北京动物园出生，2003年4月，她与大熊猫“乐乐”一起作为友好使者来到孟菲斯动物园，受到了热烈欢迎。The Memphis Zoo announced in December 2022 that it would return Ya Ya to China, concluding 20 years of cooperative research on time. Hundreds of people said goodbye to Ya Ya on April 8 at her farewell event at the zoo ahead of her return to China.2022年12月，孟菲斯动物园宣布将“丫丫”送回中国，按时结束长达20年的合作研究。2023年4月8日，在“丫丫”返回中国之前，数百人在动物园举行的告别活动中与她道别。The initial agreement for Ya Ya's stay in the US was for 10 years. It was extended for another decade in 2013.“丫丫”最初旅居美国协议期限为10年，2013年时，这份协议又延长了10年。In February, a Chinese expert group arrived at the Memphis Zoo to check Ya Ya's health. According to their evaluation, a skin disease caused hair loss in Ya Ya, but she had a good appetite, normal excrement, and stable weight.2月，中国专家组抵达孟菲斯动物园，对“丫丫”进行健康检查。据专家组评估，除了皮肤病导致的毛发脱落外，“丫丫”食欲良好，粪便性状正常，体重稳定。A veterinarian and a keeper from the Beijing Zoo reached the Memphis Zoo last month and worked with the experts from the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens, who had arrived earlier, to get familiar with the living habits and feeding conditions of Ya Ya.3月，北京动物园的一名兽医和一名饲养员抵达孟菲斯动物园，与先期抵达的中国动物园协会专家一道，熟悉了解“丫丫”的生活习性和饲养情况。They also worked along with staff on the US side for Ya Ya's breeding, nursing, and health assessment and made further preparations for her return to ensure a safe and sound trip.中方工作人员与美方工作人员共同做好了“丫丫”的饲养护理与健康评估等工作，进一步细化回国前的准备工作，确保“丫丫”平安回国。The Memphis Zoo has a relatively sound management system and operation procedures, said the veterinarian, noting that Ya Ya's body weight and health condition are stable now.兽医表示，孟菲斯动物园有比较完善的管理制度和操作规程，“丫丫”目前的体重和健康状况都比较稳定。Keepers at the Memphis Zoo would record the time, type, and weight of food provided to Ya Ya every day, as well as the situation of her excrement, while veterinarians would conduct health examinations on Ya Ya on time. This data is provided to the Chinese side regularly, according to the veterinarian.孟菲斯动物园的饲养员会每天记录给“丫丫”提供食物的时间、种类、重量，以及粪便的情况，兽医也会按时对“丫丫”进行健康检查。据兽医介绍，这些数据会定期提供给中方。"To better breed Ya Ya after she returns to China, we also learned some gestures and commands for behavior training from US keepers at Memphis," said the Beijing Zoo keeper sent to Memphis.赴美的北京动物园饲养员表示：“为了能在回国后更好地饲养‘丫丫'，我们在孟菲斯也跟美方饲养员学习了一些行为训练的手势和口令。”The veterinarian said that the Chinese staff learned about how Ya Ya is fed and cared for in Memphis and had some interactions with her.兽医说，中方工作人员了解了“丫丫”在孟菲斯动物园的喂养和照顾情况，并与“丫丫”进行了一些互动。The panda has recently been feeding on biscuits from China so that her digestive system can adapt as soon as possible. Training has also been conducted to help her get accustomed to the shipping crate for the cross-ocean flight.最近，“丫丫”在食用中国提供的饼干，以便消化系统能够尽快适应。同时，“丫丫”还接受了对运输笼的适应训练，以便到时能顺利渡过跨洋旅程。The Memphis Zoo has been feeding Ya Ya with different types of bamboo, and how much she eats varies seasonally, said Associate Curator Lauren Caskey at Memphis Zoo, adding that sugar canes, grapes, and biscuits are also provided.孟菲斯动物园副馆长劳伦·卡斯基表示，孟菲斯动物园一直在用不同种类的竹子喂养“丫丫”，“丫丫”的食量随季节变化，此外，动物园还提供甘蔗、葡萄和饼干。Special care is needed for an aging panda, and zoo staff take detailed notes on Ya Ya's diet and carefully look at her mouth, back, and hands daily, said Caskey.卡斯基表示，年迈的熊猫需要特别照顾，动物园工作人员会详细记录“丫丫”的饮食状况，每天仔细检查她的嘴巴、背部和手掌。In her eyes, Ya Ya is funny and likes to be close with people. "When Ya Ya sees you, she always comes over to say hi and you actually do see a smile on her face."在卡斯基看来，“丫丫”十分有趣，喜欢与人亲近。她说：“‘丫丫'见到人来，总会过来打声招呼，你真的能从‘丫丫'脸上看见笑容。”"We've had a wonderful opportunity to have our colleagues from China here, and we've been helping give them all the information about our wonderful Ya Ya," said Caskey.卡斯基说：“中国同事的到来是个很好的机会，我们一直帮助提供关于‘丫丫'的所有信息。”"Ya Ya is so smart and adaptable, and I know she is gonna do great when she goes back to China," she said.她说：“‘丫丫'非常聪明，适应能力也很强，我相信她回到中国后会一切都好。”Homeward英/ˈhəʊmwəd/ 美/ˈhoʊmwərd/adj.在归途上的，向家的Veterinarian英/ˌvetərɪˈneəriən/ 美/ˌvetərɪˈneriən/n.兽医

Since the pandemic, reports from Uganda say there has been a 300% increase in pregnancies among girls aged 10-14. Sexual violence has been further fuelled in the north by the legacy of a 20-year insurgency led by notorious warlord Joseph Kony, and cases of sexual abuse of girls as young as three are being reported. For BBC Africa Eye, Paul Bakibinga investigates the true scale of the problem. Russia's online draft Under a new law recently signed by President Vladimir Putin, call-up papers will be served online, which makes avoiding the draft almost impossible. Kateryna Khinkulova of BBC Russian explains the new legislation. Fighting to keep Afghan music alive After they took power in August 2021, the Taliban imposed a total ban on playing and listening to music in public in Afghanistan. Students at the National Institute of Music fled the country, but now they are performing on the international stage in order to keep their music alive. BBC Afghan's Shekiba Habib has been talking to them. The return of Ya Ya the panda to China Ya Ya arrived at Memphis Zoo 20 years ago but will soon make the journey back to her home country. Chinese netizens have been urging her swift return and asking if it's time for China to move on from 'panda diplomacy'. The BBC's Fan Wang has been covering the story. (Photo: Young Ugandan mother carrying baby on her back)

An era is coming to an end.  Richard Nixon started up the first relationship between the United States… and Communist China.  Back then… a backward 3rd world country… where running water was a luxury. As a gesture of friendship… the Chinese government loaned us a pair of zoo animals never before seen in the United States.  A pair of Giant Pandas.  At the National Zoo in Washington… Ling Ling and Sing Sing became a sensation.   Chewing on imported bamboo…  and generally being cute. The entire country followed their numerous attempts to reproduce and create an American Panda   W  For 10 years… the Pandas couldn't quite get it done…. til a baby was born… and died hours later… cradled in Ling Ling's Arms.  By the way…  this is where you got the entire storyline for the movie Anchorman.  The pandas in labor!— Alas… Panda diplomacy is dying.  Over the years... China made a habit of befriending countries… and loaning them Giant Pandas… but now they want ‘em back.  In China there's an angry groundswell …demanding the country get the Pandas back from the Memphis Zoo.  Complaining they're mistreated… and their bamboo isn't fresh.  Animal rights groups are joining in… and it looks like the era of Panda diplomacy might be coming to an end.  No more ling ling's and sing sing to marvel at. And that's a shame shame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

关注公众号【Albert英语研习社】，0元领取《3天英语思维风暴营》直播大课，Albert带你巧用英语思维，听说读写译轻松进阶！Rebecca Winchester, a spokeswoman for the Memphis Zoo, said the panda had a genetic condition that affected her immune system and made her fur look patchy. And at 190 pounds, she said, Ya Ya is naturally on the smaller side. When Ya Ya paces in her enclosure — another detail that alarmed people on social media — she is likely exhibiting the hormonal influence of estrus, which female pandas undergo once a year, Ms. Winchester said. “It is heartbreaking to have an entire narrative out there,” Ms. Winchester said when asked about the criticism. “First of all it is hard to control. You don't speak the same language, and it is not easy to travel to Memphis and see her with their eyes.”.周邦琴Albert●没有名牌大学背景，没有英语专业背景●没有国外留学经历，没有英语生活环境●22岁成为500强公司英文讲师，录音素材全球员工使用●自学成为同声传译，25岁为瑞士总统翻译

Cheers among Chinese netizens celebrating that giant panda Ya Ya saw her 20-year lease expire and will soon come back home are paralleled by voices opposing the renewal of the partnership with the Memphis Zoo in the US, which has been widely questioned of having mistreated Ya Ya and her deceased male partner Le Le.中国网民在欢呼庆祝大熊猫"丫丫"20年租约到期即将回家的同时，也有不少人反对与美国孟菲斯动物园续签合作关系。A Ya Ya-related topic was again trending on major Chinese social media platform Sina Weibo on Sunday with its hashtag saying "Ya Ya has been officially handed over to Chinese side [Chinese caretakers]" after the lease of the female giant panda expired on Friday. The topic had been viewed 250 million times as of press time.4月9日，一个与丫丫有关的话题再次成为新浪微博的热门话题,新浪微博是中国的主要社交媒体平台。话题标签为"丫丫已正式移交给中方[中国看护人]"，此前这只雌性大熊猫的租约已于4月7日到期。截至记者发稿时，该话题已被浏览2.5亿次。On Saturday (local time), the Memphis Zoo held a farewell party for Ya Ya to wish her a safe trip home at the end of this month and to celebrate the 20-year partnership between the zoo and the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens, according to the zoo on Twitter.据孟菲斯动物园在推特上称，当地时间4月8日，孟菲斯动物园为丫丫举行了一场特别的送别仪式，祝愿她在本月底安全回家，并庆祝该动物园与中国动物园协会之间20年的合作关系。On the same day, the zoo's CEO and President Matt Thompson told media that staff members of the zoo and Chinese caretakers would jointly take care of Ya Ya until she returned to China in late April.同一天，美国动物园的首席执行官兼总裁马特-汤普森告诉媒体，动物园的工作人员和中国看护人员将共同照顾丫丫，直到她在4月底返回中国。Thompson noted that the zoo's contract with the Chinese association had expired and they are discussing follow-up cooperation, US media reported. Thompson said it is possible that pandas could return to the zoo in the future, according to media reports.美国媒体报道，汤普森表示与中方的合同已到期，正在讨论后续合作。据媒体报道，汤普森表示，大熊猫有可能在未来回到动物园。Many netizens flocked to Ya Ya's hashtag to voice their support for the giant panda and expectations for her approaching return. At the same time, they expressed their strong opposition to any new cooperation with any US zoo.许多网民涌向丫丫的标签，表达他们对大熊猫的支持和对她即将回归的期待。同时，他们对于与任何美国动物园的任何新合作表示强烈反对。 "Fancy them [the zoo] treating the pandas to this extent and then having the nerve to talk about having our other giant pandas," read a typical comment on Weibo.微博上的一个热评是："他们（动物园）对待大熊猫到这种程度，然后还敢说要养我们的其他大熊猫."Instead of sending two live pandas home, the Memphis Zoo is only sending one. The other giant panda, Le Le, had lived at the zoo and died in February due to heart diseases. After Le Le died, Ya Ya's health condition stroked the hearts of many Chinese netizens.孟菲斯动物园没有送两只活体大熊猫回家，而是只送了一只。另一只大熊猫"乐乐"曾在动物园生活，于今年2月因心脏疾病去世。乐乐去世后，丫丫的健康状况牵动着许多中国网民的心。Since Chinese caretakers have arrived the zoo, recent livestreaming videos of Ya Ya, who was bony, showed that the senior panda is seemingly putting on some flesh with fresh young bamboos and bamboo shoots available to her. Ya Ya has long suffered from a skin disease due to parasite infections, which caused her to shed much of her fur.最近关于"丫丫"的直播视频显示，自从中国的看护人员来到动物园后，这只熊猫似乎在用新鲜的嫩竹子和竹笋来长胖。丫丫长期以来一直患有寄生虫感染导致的皮肤病，这使她的毛发大量脱落。Despite wide speculations over whether the pandas were mistreated in the zoo, the Memphis Zoo has repeatedly said they were in excellent health considering their age and the Chinese association has also issued a statement saying that the pandas were receiving "the highest quality of care."尽管人们广泛猜测这些大熊猫是否在动物园里受到虐待，但孟菲斯动物园一再表示，考虑到它们的年龄，它们的健康状况非常好，中国协会也发表声明说，这些大熊猫得到了"最高质量的照顾"。Zhao Songsheng, manager of YueWeiLai, a Chengdu-based NGO to protect giant pandas, told the Global Times on Sunday that the Chinese association is more likely to continue the cooperation on giant panda protection with the US side. At the same time, the expert believes that more details and higher requirements on ensuring the mental and physical health of giant pandas could be added.4月9日，成都一家守护熊猫的非政府组织名为 "约未来"，这里的的经理赵松生告诉《环球时报》，中国协会更有可能继续与美方进行大熊猫保护方面的合作。同时，这位专家认为，可以在确保大熊猫身心健康方面增加更多细节和更高要求。Zhao said that the Chinese side should launch a blacklist against certain foreign zoos and animal institutions, which had stains in their history of keeping Chinese giant pandas.赵松生说，一些机构在饲养中国大熊猫的历史上有过污点，中方应该对此些外国动物园和动物机构启动黑名单。In recent years, individual US zoos have drawn the ire of activists who believed the pandas were being mistreated and neglected. 近年来，个别美国动物园引起了活动家的愤怒，他们认为大熊猫受到了虐待和忽视。The safety and health of Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, a pair of giant pandas living in the US National Zoo in Washington, have also raised concerns, with videos posted by netizens showing the two pandas are in poor condition with suspected health problems.生活在美国华盛顿国家动物园的一对大熊猫"美香"和"天天"的安全和健康也引起了人们的关注，网民发布的视频显示这两只大熊猫的状况很差，怀疑它们有健康问题。Many netizens have called for high attention to the pair of pandas after Ya Ya returns home.许多网友呼吁在丫丫回家后高度关注这对大熊猫。Speculation英 [ˌspekjuˈleɪʃn] 美 [ˌspekjuˈleɪʃn]n. 推测Mistreat英 [ˌmɪsˈtriːt] 美[ˌmɪsˈtriːt]v.虐待

A panda that has been in the United States for 20 years will soon be heading back to China. Memphis Zoo has held a farewell party for the 23-year-old panda Ya Ya.

Chinese experts will head to Memphis Zoo in the United States next week to assist in the care of giant panda Ya Yato ensure her health and well-being. The move comes after the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens received reports of Ya Ya's poor health condition and was instructed by the country's regulatory authorities to take action.中国专家将于下周前往美国孟菲斯动物园协助照料大熊猫"丫丫"，以确保其健康。此前，中国动物园协会收到了有关丫丫健康状况不佳的报告，并收到国家监管部门的指示采取行动。A team of veterinarians and keepers from Beijing Zoo will travel to the US next week to familiarize themselves with Ya Ya's care and work with Memphis Zoo to ensure that she is properly fed, cared for and then escorted back to China. According to technical experts from both sides, Ya Ya's health condition is stable and her care management is normal.北京动物园将派出兽医和饲养员于下周抵美，熟悉大熊猫“丫丫”的饲养情况，实地与孟菲斯动物园共同做好大熊猫“丫丫”的饲养、护理并护送“丫丫”回国。经合作双方技术专家持续密切监测，目前大熊猫“丫丫”健康状况稳定，饲养管理情况正常。Both China and the US have been actively negotiating ways to expedite the procedures necessary for Ya Ya's return to her home country.中美双方一直在积极商洽加快办理大熊猫“丫丫”回国相关手续的方式和途径。In 2003, Ya Ya, who was born at Beijing Zoo, traveled to Memphis Zoo in the US state of Tennessee as part of a Sino-US giant panda protection and research program.“丫丫”于2000年出生于北京动物园，2003年同“乐乐”一起被送往美国田纳西州孟菲斯动物园，开始10年的旅居生活。In 2006, Ya Ya began to lightly shed fur, with the situation worsening in 2014, the association said.据中国动物园协会称，“丫丫”从2006年起出现轻微掉毛现象，并在2014年往后越发严重。The Chinese side has completed all approvals, while Beijing Zoo has made preparations to welcome Ya Ya back, including ensuring appropriate facilities, care plans, medical support and food supply.目前，中方已经完成了所有审批事项，北京动物园已从饲养场地、饲养方案、医疗保障、饲料供应等方面做好了迎接“丫丫”回家的各项准备工作。Escort英 [ˈeskɔːt , ɪˈskɔːt] 美 [ˈeskɔːrt , ɪˈskɔːrt]v. 护送Expedite英 [ˈekspədaɪt] 美 [ˈekspədaɪt]v.加快进展Shed英[ʃed] 美[ʃed]v.掉落

Le Le, the giant panda that died early this month at Memphis Zoo, may have succumbed to cardiac disease, according to an autopsy by zoologists from China and the United States.据中美动物学家的尸检显示，本月初在孟菲斯动物园死亡的大熊猫乐乐可能死于心脏病。After discovering a cardiac lesion, the experts' preliminary judgment was that this was the cause of the death of the 25-year-old male panda, according to a media release from the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens on Sunday.据中国动物园协会2月26日发布的一份媒体新闻稿称，在观察到心脏病变后，专家们初步判定是这只25岁雄性大熊猫死亡的原因。"But that judgment still needs to be confirmed through pathological examinations," it said.他们表示：“但这一判断仍需要通过病理检查来证实，”The autopsy was conducted following the arrival of a Chinese team at the zoo recently. Experts from both countries ruled out a number of common conditions, including an intestinal twist, a rupture of the aorta or a ruptured pyogenic liver abscess.尸检是在中国团队最近抵达动物园后进行的。来自两国的专家排除了导致动物意外死亡的如肠扭转、主动脉破裂、肝脓肿破裂或大出血等常见病因。Le Le died in his sleep on Feb 3 before he could be returned to China, according to the zoo.动物园方面表示，乐乐于2月3日在睡梦中死亡，还没来得及送回中国。"Over the last 20 years Le Le has delighted millions of visitors, served as an exemplary ambassador for his species and remains a shining symbol of conservation partnership with the People's Republic of China," it said in a statement on Feb 3.2月3日的一份声明中说:“在过去的20年里，乐乐带给了数百万游客欢乐，成为了熊猫模范大使，熊猫仍然是与中华人民共和国保护伙伴关系的光辉象征。”Le Le arrived in Memphis accompanied by a female giant panda, Ya Ya, in 2003. Last December, the zoo said that the famous duo would make the journey back to China within the next few months, as the current loan agreement with the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens was coming to an end.2003年，乐乐在一只雌性大熊猫“丫丫”的陪同下来到Memphis。去年12月，该动物园表示，由于目前与中国动物园协会的租借协议即将到期，这对著名的大熊猫将在未来几个月内回国。The Chinese team also examined Ya Ya, and checked her medical and monthly health reports, according to the Chinese association.据中国动物园协会称，中国团队还检查了丫丫，并查看了她的医疗和每月健康报告。Despite hair loss resulting from a skin disease, the female panda was found to have a good appetite and was maintaining a stable weight, it said, adding that no abnormalities were observed in its feces.报道称，尽管这只雌性熊猫因皮肤病而脱发，但它的胃口很好，体重也保持稳定，还补充说，它的粪便中没有发现异常。Aside from holding a discussion with Memphis Zoo about Ya Ya's skin condition, the group gave advice on how to feed and nurse the female giant panda.除了与孟菲斯动物园就丫丫的皮肤状况进行了讨论外，中国动物园协会还就如何喂养这只雌性大熊猫提出了建议。"China and the US are coordinating the handling of procedures so that Ya Ya can be returned to China as soon as possible," it noted.声明指出:“中国和美国正在协调处理程序，以便尽快将丫丫送回中国。”China has completed all necessary preparations to receive the female panda. Import and quarantine permits have been issued and the quarantine location has been determined.中方已经完成了接收这只雌性大熊猫的所有必要准备工作。进口检疫许可证已经签发，检疫地点也已经确定。Two other zoos in the US — the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington DC and Zoo Atlanta in Georgia — are also home to giant pandas.美国的另外两个动物园也是大熊猫的家园，分别是华盛顿特区的史密森尼国家动物园和乔治亚州的亚特兰大动物园。Conservation英 [ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃ(ə)n] 美 [ˌkɑːnsərˈveɪʃ(ə)n]n. 保护quarantine英 [ˈkwɒrəntiːn] 美 [ˈkwɔːrəntiːnn. 检疫，隔离

Dateline: February 24, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  In Zoo News, we discuss the new Toss the Tusk events created by the AZA, talk about the Memphis Zoo social media pages, tell you who is the new PreZOOdent at Utica Zoo, talk about how the New England Aquarium is helping with legislation, discuss an animal escape at the Saint Louis Zoo,  and more!In Conservation News, we talk about bald eagles, chimpanzees, gorillas, a huge milestone in coral restoration in Hawaii.And in Other News, we discuss wombat poop and some other less important stuff.ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

Misinformed keyboard activists waged war on the Memphis Zoo using out of context edited video and photos to lay claims that are simply not true.  Courtney The Zoo Lady reinforces the relationship the zoo continues to maintain with the organization that loaned the Giant Pandas to the zoo and that the collection of animals are receiving the absolute best care. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a sad week for The Memphis Zoo with the passing of the giant panda Le Le, Our good friend Courtney The Zoo Lady updated us on the next steps for the zoo and Le Le.Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

英语新闻｜大熊猫“丫丫”和“乐乐”要回家了！A pair of giant pandas will return to China after two decades at the Memphis Zoo in Memphis, the US state of Tennessee, as the zoo's current giant panda loan agreement with the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens is coming to an end.在美国田纳西州孟菲斯市的孟菲斯动物园生活了20年之后，一对大熊猫将回到中国。该动物园与中国动物园协会的大熊猫租借协议即将结束。Giant pandas Ya Ya and Le Le will "make the journey back to China within the next few months," the zoo announced on Wednesday.动物园在本周三宣布，大熊猫丫丫和乐乐“将在未来几个月内返回中国”。Ya Ya and Le Le came to Memphis in 2003, and the contract was renewed in 2013. The current loan agreement will end in 2023.丫丫和乐乐2003年来到了孟菲斯，并于2013年续签了合同。目前的租借协议将在2023年结束。"Ya Ya and Le Le have been integral parts of the Memphis community for the past 20 years and we are grateful for the time we were able to spend with them," the zoo said in a statement.动物园在一份声明中说：“过去20年来，丫丫和乐乐一直是孟菲斯社区不可或缺的一部分，能与它们共度这一段时光，我们表示感谢。”"During their time at Memphis Zoo, Ya Ya and Le Le helped pioneer research and conservation projects to teach others about the importance of their species," the statement read.声明还写道：“在孟菲斯动物园期间，有了丫丫和乐乐的帮助，多项研究和保护项目得以开展，人们遂了解到了这一物种的重要性。”The Memphis Zoo also underscored that it has been a privilege to host these incredible bears and that the impact the Chinese culture has had on the City of Memphis "will forever be remembered."孟菲斯动物园还强调，他们非常荣幸能够接待这对令人惊艳的熊猫，中国文化对孟菲斯这座城市的影响“将永远被铭记”。"Guests have traveled to Memphis to get a small taste of the exquisite culture of the People's Republic of China and Memphis Zoo is so thankful to have been a middle ground between two great nations," the zoo said.动物园表示：“游客们来到孟菲斯是为了领略中华人民共和国精妙的文化，孟菲斯动物园非常感谢自己能够成为两个大国之间的中间地带。”"It has been a wonderful 20 years fostering this relationship with Ya Ya, Le Le, and the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens and we look forward to continuing this partnership in the future," it added.“我们与丫丫、乐乐和中国动物园协会已经建立了20年的美好关系，并且期待着在未来也继续这种伙伴关系，”动物园补充道。Two other zoos in the United States -- the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC, and Zoo Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia -- are housing giant pandas.美国的另外两个动物园——位于华盛顿特区的史密森国家动物园和位于乔治亚州亚特兰大的亚特兰大动物园，将继续接待大熊猫。Integral英 [ˈɪntɪɡrəl , ɪnˈteɡrəl] 美 [ˈɪnteɡrəl , ɪnˈteɡrəl]adj. 完整的Underscore英 [ˌʌndəˈskɔ:(r)] 美 [ˌʌndərˈskɔ(r)]v. 强调Exquisite英[ɪkˈskwɪzɪt] 美[ɪkˈskwɪzɪt]adj.精致的

(Memphis Tigers/Memphis Zoo) Chris Herrington, Daily Memphian, with Geoff on tough game in Denver and more

Rebecca Winchester is the Communications Specialist at the Memphis Zoo and she joined this morning to talk to Ben about the yearly return of Zoo Lights and all the great features like the Ice Rink, Twinkle Tunnel and Ferris Wheel that go along with it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview by Manny Akiio https://www.instagram.com/mannyakiio We recently sat down with Memphis rapper Baby OG for an exclusive "Off The Porch” interview! During our conversation he talked about Memphis slang, life in South Memphis, jumping off the porch, fatherhood, overcoming the streets, reveals what motivated him to start rapping, taking music seriously after his brother was killed, his best friend Hotboy Juice passing away in a car accident, knowing Tay Keith since high school, growing up with Key Glock, his relationship with Blac Youngnsta, meeting Meek Mill through Tre Davinci, his thoughts on the rap game, the biggest risk he took for his music career, Memphis impact on the rap game, his new single “Lets Get It” featuring Co Cash, his live performance video “Memphis Zoo” with Wikid Films, his upcoming mixtape, challenges of being an independent artist, and much more!

Dateline: August 5, 2022. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!  In Zoo News, we start off with an update from Bibi at Cincy, talk about a bunch of births and a few deaths, an incredible initiative by the Memphis Zoo,  and more!In Conservation News, we discuss the Big Cat Public Safety Act, celebrity CO2 emissions, and stories about a shark and a sea turtle!And in Other News, we talk about monkey attacks and a pet insurance company hurting vets. ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok

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Conversation with Nick Harmeier, the Chief Marketing Officer of the Memphis Zoo, one of the most highly-rated zoos in the U.S. Episode on Website

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Over the years, Rhodes has sometimes been nicknamed“Zoo U”, most likely because of our proximity to the Memphis Zoo. On this episode of Lynx to the Past, Kenan Padgett and Maggie Kreis recount stories of all the creatures that have called the campus home over the years—from the cute and fluffy to the extinct and herbivorous.      

Michele Correia, Chief Development Officer for Memphis Zoo talks Zoom Through The Zoo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tina Sullivan, executive director of the Overton Park Conservancy, played a pivotal role in resolving the decade-long fight over the Memphis Zoo parking cars on the park's Greensward. Today's hard-fought wins are built on the activism of Overton Park's past, including the landmark Supreme Court court case in 1971 that kept Interstate 40 from bisecting the park. Tina's passion for the park's rich history is matched only by the excitement she has for the park's future, in which the Overton Park Conservancy will work with stakeholders at the Overton Park Shell, Metal Museum, the renovated golf course, Memphis Zoo and old growth forest to collaborate on future programming at one of Memphis' crown-jewel signature parks.

Peter and Anthony talk with Mr. 5-star Dustin Starr about Draymond Green going full heel, live wrestling at Dave and Busters and the Memphis Zoo, Ring of Honor and AEW official and more. Also, they talk about Luka Doncic's defense, lose-lose trade for the Nets and 76ers and more.

This is a good example of what I had learned about patience I think. I get a sense that slow progress is good. And I should continue to learn, that's key as well. It shows up in what I learned about extremes of hydration and dehydration as well as the metabolic issues I had early in the year. Read the full post at http://RunningAFEVER.com/300   Credits: Tortoise Photo by Joshua J. Cotten on Unsplash: "A giant Galapagos tortoise stares me down while hanging out in a mud pool." from the Memphis Zoo, Memphis, TN, USA. Joshua is available for hire: https://unsplash.com/@jcotten "Funky Trap Sax" Music by John_Sib from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/john_sib-15655402/?tab=audio&utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=audio&utm_content=4864 "Tense Detective Loop" Music by ZakharValaha from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/zakharvalaha-22836301/?tab=audio&utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=audio&utm_content=10054  

The agreement, which also preserves the Overton Park greensward in its entirely, draws on a lot of the ideas that have been proposed individually during the years-long controversy.

Help the pandas! Awful treatment at Memphis Zoo

Kevin Cerrito and  Holly Whitfield look ahead to 2022 in the 901.

Dr. Jenkins sits down with Dr. Steve Reichling to talk all about Louisiana Pine Snakes.  They go in-depth into the species' natural history and what makes it different from other Pituophis species.  They also talk about a diverse partnership of stakeholders that have come together to try to save the snake from a probable extinction.  If you are interested in large colubrid snakes or comprehensive conservation programs, this is the episode for you.Find out more about Dr. Reichling at the Memphis Zoo.Connect with Chris on Facebook, Instagram or at The Orianne Society.Shop Snake Talk merch.

Malcom loves “Fat Boy Fall”, full of fun flavors and festivities (00:41). Baseball is better than football to watch at the stadium (04:58). Our fan from Vermont sent us a box of goodies he makes from Maple Sap (09:40), and Malcom took it off his list of foods that he refuses try (18:07). We spent this past weekend at the Royal Oak Invitational (20:08), and Malcom got to try a new type of steak (29:27). The bathroom in the BBQ trailer smells like an old Memphis Zoo staple (41:58). This week's recipe was a BBQ Chuck Roast (46:30), which Malcom paired with some jalapeno slaw (54:41). Malcom's doing a Butter-Basted Turkey recipe for Traeger(1:00:50), and he's already thinking about his Thanksgiving Turkey recipe (1:05:00).

Chairman Frank Colvett Jr. visits with Jim Dean, President and CEO of The Memphis Zoo to discuss: His career journey to becoming the President and CEO of The Memphis Zoo The ways in which the Memphis Zoo has grown into one of the best zoo's in the country The new initiatives and animals being introduced to the Zoo in the future

Zoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! In Zoo News, we discuss a cool grant received by the Akron Zoo, a ridiculous tale of social media and the Memphis Zoo, a couple very important births, the story I have had sent to me the most times since starting Zews, and more!In Conservation News, we talk about an amazing story featuring a recent guest, a new marmot colony, and good news for lake trout! And Other News features amazing info about bats, a sea turtle, and a rather surprising giant tortoise! Zoo News is back with a roundup of the news from the worlds of zoos and conservation! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifar rossifari.com @rossifari on Insta, Facebook, and Twitter @rossifaripod on TikTok

Dateline: June 3, 2021: Rossifari Zoo News is back with all the zoo and conservation news you can use! Zoo News topics include some sad tales of animals passing away, another idiot human invading an animal enclosure, a viral video from a Japanese zoo, Elephants in Israel, and conservation efforts by Zoo Tampa and Memphis Zoo! Conservation News topics include whooping cranes, a debate over rhino conservation, river otters and giant tortoises being rediscovered in the wild, a pangolin poaching case, and a new initiative by Red Panda Network. In Other News we talk about a melanistic jaguar and an alligator that traveled a little too far.  SHOW LINKS: @rossifari on Insta and Facebook @rossifaripod on TikTok rossifari.com rossifaripod@gmail.com patreon.com/rossifari 

Roar and Pour is the first big event at the Memphis Zoo since COVID, and Old Dominick's master distiller and the founder of B.R. Distilling talk about the event and what's going on with their companies.

Today, the Safari heads back to Memphis, Tennessee, to talk to Melissa Peterson, primate keeper and all-around wonderful human! Melissa has been on the podcast before, as she was the keeper who taught us all about bonobo sex on Rossifari After Dark Part 2! Now she's back for a longer, and less adult, conversation about all the primates she takes care of at the zoo, such as orangutans, gorillas, chimps, and yes, even a little bit more about those crazy bonobos! We also talk about her amazing volunteer work, her unique path to zookeeping, and how being a twin has given her a unique perspective on the world! SHOW LINKS: @memphiszoo on Instagram and Facebook memphiszoo.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: @rossifari on Insta and Facebook @rossifaripod on TikTok rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.redbubble.com for merch

Today's Safari is going to a couple different places, as I bring you short interviews with Dani Poirier Larson of Southwick's Zoo, and Melissa Peterson of the Memphis Zoo, as well as a short love story by former guest Kara McSweeney! The second sexy episode of Rossifari After Dark features discussions about flirty birds, bonobos sex, and a sweet story about a tapir! This episode is fun, irreverent, and full of good information. It may not, however, be for all ears. SHOW NOTES: DANI: @danipoirier on Instagram @shinestagram24 on Instagram to follow her adorable dog@Southwickszoo on Instagram for her zoo www.southwickszoo.com for the official zoo page! MELISSA: @memphiszoo on Instagram www.memphiszoo.org KARA: @karamc3 on Instagram kairoscreaturecollective.com for the awesome clothing line mentioned in the episode! ROSSIFARI NOTES: www.rossifari.com @rossifari on Insta and Facebook patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.redbubble.com for merch

「微信」或者「微博」搜索关注［早安英文］，查看更多有趣实用的中英双语节目。笔记：malnourished /ˌmælˈnɜːrɪʃt/ adj. 营养不良的The two pandas look malnourished and not well takencare of.两只熊猫看起来营养不良，没有得到很好的照顾。Being malnourished means to be in bad health because of a lack of food.营养不良是指由于缺乏食物而身体不好。consume /kənˈsuːm/ v. 吃，消耗On the website of Memphis Zoo, it says that eachpanda consumes an average of 25-40 pounds of fresh bamboo depending on theseason.孟菲斯动物园的网站上说，根据季节，每只熊猫平均要吃掉25到40磅的新鲜竹子。Martha would consume nearly a pound of cheese perday玛莎每天要吃将近一磅奶酪。veterinary /ˈvetərəneri/adj./n 兽医的，兽医The veterinary records and diagnostic testing showthat both Yaya and Lele are healthy animals.兽医记录和诊断测试表明丫丫和乐乐都是健康的动物。Students shouldhave experience of veterinary practice.学生应有兽医实习经验。获取节目完整音频、笔记和片尾的歌曲名，请关注威信公众号「早安英文」，回复“加油”即可。更多有意思的英语干货等着你！

「微信」或者「微博」搜索关注［早安英文］，查看更多有趣实用的中英双语节目。笔记：malnourished /ˌmælˈnɜːrɪʃt/ adj. 营养不良的The two pandas look malnourished and not well takencare of.两只熊猫看起来营养不良，没有得到很好的照顾。Being malnourished means to be in bad health because of a lack of food.营养不良是指由于缺乏食物而身体不好。consume /kənˈsuːm/ v. 吃，消耗On the website of Memphis Zoo, it says that eachpanda consumes an average of 25-40 pounds of fresh bamboo depending on theseason.孟菲斯动物园的网站上说，根据季节，每只熊猫平均要吃掉25到40磅的新鲜竹子。Martha would consume nearly a pound of cheese perday玛莎每天要吃将近一磅奶酪。veterinary /ˈvetərəneri/adj./n 兽医的，兽医The veterinary records and diagnostic testing showthat both Yaya and Lele are healthy animals.兽医记录和诊断测试表明丫丫和乐乐都是健康的动物。Students shouldhave experience of veterinary practice.学生应有兽医实习经验。获取节目完整音频、笔记和片尾的歌曲名，请关注威信公众号「早安英文」，回复“加油”即可。更多有意思的英语干货等着你！

「微信」或者「微博」搜索关注［早安英文］，查看更多有趣实用的中英双语节目。笔记：malnourished /ˌmælˈnɜːrɪʃt/ adj. 营养不良的The two pandas look malnourished and not well takencare of.两只熊猫看起来营养不良，没有得到很好的照顾。Being malnourished means to be in bad health because of a lack of food.营养不良是指由于缺乏食物而身体不好。consume /kənˈsuːm/ v. 吃，消耗On the website of Memphis Zoo, it says that eachpanda consumes an average of 25-40 pounds of fresh bamboo depending on theseason.孟菲斯动物园的网站上说，根据季节，每只熊猫平均要吃掉25到40磅的新鲜竹子。Martha would consume nearly a pound of cheese perday玛莎每天要吃将近一磅奶酪。veterinary /ˈvetərəneri/adj./n 兽医的，兽医The veterinary records and diagnostic testing showthat both Yaya and Lele are healthy animals.兽医记录和诊断测试表明丫丫和乐乐都是健康的动物。Students shouldhave experience of veterinary practice.学生应有兽医实习经验。获取节目完整音频、笔记和片尾的歌曲名，请关注威信公众号「早安英文」，回复“加油”即可。更多有意思的英语干货等着你！

Aaron Bucciantini live's in Memphis, TN where he works at the Memphis Zoo with big cats and other mammals. Aaron enjoy's fishing, hiking, cooking, weightlifting, and spending time with friends and family. Finishing the Alpha Hippie Foundations program last month he's enjoying new feelings of purpose and drive.Connect with Aaron:FacebookConnect with Angelo & Alpha Hippie:WebsiteInstagramFacebookFree Facebook GroupSubscribe to the Alpha Hippie Podcast:Apple PodcastsSpotifyIf you are called to support the podcast, please share the show with a friend!!! This is the best way to spread the message ❤️

On today's show: NBA Free Agency, Seahawks beat the Cardinals, Astros cheating scandal, Ja Morant goes to the Memphis Zoo, Jameis Winston loses his starting job (3:00), VegasInsider.com's Brian Edwards joins the show to give us picks (46:00) and Vinnie Verno is back with Philanthropy (1:19:15). Watch LIVE at Noon, Weekdays on the Grizzlies App: bit.ly/MemGrizzApp Watch today's full show at: youtube.com/grindcitymedia

Neal and Ed talk about a new Memphis Zoo resident, the delay to HS basketball, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ftwinquired/support

Inspired by Ja Raffe at the Memphis Zoo, the guys are asking for the best sports names for zoo animals. Ian and Lee also talk about the idea of the Mets embracing Bobby Bonilla, and chat with Jon Price from Sports Information Traders

Matt Thompson, Chief Zoological Officer with the Memphis Zoo, who shares some of the history of the Memphis Zoo and the special care that the animals receive, along with the bonds created not just with the Zoo Keepers but with the visitors, as well. During the interview, Thompson talks about some of the recent births at the zoo, saying goodbye to North America's oldest African Elephant Tyranza, and how the community has shown tremendous support. Thompson also highlights upcoming events, including Art for Elephants on October 4-10, 2020, Zoo Boo and Zootoberfest taking place throughout the month of October.Learn more by visiting www.memphiszoo.org

George L. Heinrich—a field biologist and environmental educator specializing in Florida reptiles; he also serves as the Executive Director of the Florida Turtle Conservation Trust—recounts growing up in New England, […]

“These animals are like my children, every day that I come to the zoo I say, ‘Daddy’s home’.” - Nicholas J. Melroy, 1923 You can thank the payment of debt, which came in an unusual form, for the construction of Memphis’s wonderful zoo. Albert Carruthers, president of a local shoe business, accepted an in-kind payment for a shipment of shoes, in the form of a black bear cub named “Natch.” Mr. Carruthers gave the cub to the Memphis Turtles baseball team to use as a mascot. As the bear got older, he became less tolerant of the noisy sports fans and began snapping at children. The team retired their live mascot and returned him to Mr. Carruthers. Unable to house the bear as he got older (and BIGGER), Albert decided to chain Natch to a tree in the middle of Overton Park. Eventually, a log cabin was built for the bear and he became a popular attraction in the park. Natch in Overton Park Citizens visiting the park started “donating” wild animals to the park, beginning with a wildcat and a monkey. Eventually a fence was built around Natch. Animals, wild or not, still need food, so Natch and the other animals were being fed by a generous man, Col. Robert Galloway, one of the founding members of the park commission. The Memphis Parks Commission was formed in 1901 and headed by John Goodwin, LB McFarland, and Robert Galloway. In 1906, Galloway petitioned the parks commission for funds to help open a zoo in Overton Park (named after Memphis Founder, John Overton). After lots of effort, on April 4, 1906, the parks commission established an annual fund of $1200 to create a zoo.  The first true zoo, like the ones we know today, was the Philadelphia Zoo.  The charter was approved in March of 1859, but unfortunately, the Civil War broke out and it was not opened until July 1, 1874. This zoo was the first in the country to breed animals that were considered difficult to breed in captivity.  In August of 1906, the Memphis Zoo Association (later known as the Memphis Zoological Society) held a fundraiser that raised $3600. That money, combined with the parks commission’s donation, allowed the zoo to be able to buy 23 cages and a row of concrete bear dens.  In 1907, Galloway Hall was the first building constructed and it held most of the zoo’s animals. Galloway Hall held many animal habitats, including the reptiles until it was demolished in 1954. Besides Natch the bear and his park mates, some of the first animals the zoo held were native animals, such as foxes and snapping turtles, most of which were caught by citizens and given to the zoo.  In the early days, animals would be shipped to the US directly from their country of origin. As time passed, animals were acquired from other zoos or zoos would purchase retired circus animals.  Some of the first animals to arrive at the zoo, starting in 1908, were three black bears, a cinnamon bear by the name of Teddy, after President Roosevelt, six madagascar monkeys, four spider monkeys, and one java macaque monkey.  Bear Pits In 1909, polar bears Ella and her mate moved to the zoo. That was also the year the elephant house was built. The first African elephant named Marguerite was acquired from Ringling Brothers circus in 1912. The following year, the first bengal Tiger, Samantha, was also purchased from Ringling Bros. Both animals were named by school children from a contest run in the local paper.  Elephant House Original Big Cat House In 1914, Henry Loeb (a name that most Memphians will recognize today) held a fundraiser that helped obtain Venus and Adonis, the zoo’s first hippos. Their permanent home was not completed until 1916 but it housed all the future hippos for 100 years, until the new habitat was built in 2016. Hippos House Venus and Adonis sired 8 babies in the first 20 years they were at the zoo. Little fact I learned, Hippos are pregnant for about 8 months, but after they give birth, they will not conceive again for at least 18- 24 mon...

Nick Harmeier is the Chief Marketing Officer for the Memphis Zoo, owner of MMA fight company V3 fights and previous owner of health food company Ultimate Foods. On this episode we talk to Nick about his businesses, his battle with depression and his journey with Ayahuasca that helped him get back to the person he once was.    https://www.v3fights.com/ Lynckup is live on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher and iHeartRadio. Don’t forget to subscribe and rate us 5 stars 

“Before I ever got here, I thought a parking garage would be a great solution. And I know a lot of people in town have thought the same thing. We want to be very careful about what we do in Overton Park and with the Zoo, but there's new technology, things become more affordable in terms of what can constructed – a lot of people are working on these solutions, Mayor Strickland's team is working hard – and we're hoping to get that garage built… without paving any of the Greensward.” That's Jim Dean, almost a year into his job as CEO of the Memphis Zoo, talking to host Mark Fleischer about new solutions at work to resolve zoo parking issues that have been a source of friction for almost five years. The Memphis Zoo and its leadership team is one of the recipients of this year's Mojo of Midtown Awards, for taking the zoo in a new direction that is “bringing back the roar back to a Midtown landmark.” It is the largest and oldest institution in Overton Park, and with their new direction – which includes “hitting the pause button” on parking plans that would have paved 2 1/2 acres of the Greensward – supports the overall health and welfare of Overton Park as a whole. Join host Mark Fleischer for this candid conversation with Jim Dean as he talks about Midtown and his return to Memphis after a 40-year absence, and about the future of the Memphis Zoo under his leadership.

Memphis Zoo President and CEO Jim Dean discusses new plans to alleviate parking issues during peak season and upcoming renovations with host Eric Barnes and Bill Dries with the Daily Memphian.

Brady has an eight year old in the house today! To celebrate the big guy's birthday, we're taking a look at the many great eight year olds out there, making things a little more awesome. And check out the Memphis Zoo's new Lego sculptures, including a 625-pound Lego polar bear family that you definitely wouldn't want to step on. The heart-warming tale of the 8-year-old chess champion is quintessentially American (Washington Post) 8-year-old dancer refuses to give up after losing her leg (CBS News) Why an inspirational eight-year-old joined more than 100 people swapping their comfy bed for a cold floor (Gloucestershire LIve) Horry County 8-year-old praised for emergency actions after twin brother has seizure (WMBF) Giant Lego Brick Sculptures (Memphis Zoo) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coolweirdawesome/message

The Bureau of Land Management is proposing a study of wild mares, in which they would undergo invasive sterilization surgery, to control the wild horse population. According to our first guest, Attorney Bruce Wagman, the proposed procedure is especially risky when employed in the wild, and there are other safer sterilization methods. Bruce is a […]

In this episode we will hear about some iconic US of A road trips. We'll also hear about Lamont's trip to the Memphis Zoo and Listen to Lamont interrogate Anita about her road trip to Dunlap, TN. Go to www.myshirtmystory.com to see the shirt for this episode. Don't forget to subscribe to the show! Thanks for listening.

We have this idea that polar bears are teetering on the brink of extinction. But the story isn’t that simple. To find out why, we talk to environmental lawyer Kassie Siegel, wildlife biologist Dr. Karyn Rode, and sea ice expert Dr. Ignatius Rigor. With a little help from Payton, a polar bear at the Memphis Zoo. Check out the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2qv9n1t Selected readings: This map of polar bear populations around the ArcticOn the Endangered Species Act and global warmingKaryn’s tale of two bear populationsThis paper on Arctic sea ice This episode was produced by Wendy Zukerman, senior producer Kaitlyn Sawrey, and Heather Rogers, will help from Rose Rimler, Shruti Ravindran, and Meryl Horn. Extra help from Saidu Tejan-Thomas. We’re edited by Blythe Terrell, extra editing help from Caitlin Kenney. Mix and sound design by Emma Munger. Music written by Bobby Lord and Emma Munger. Recording help from Peter Frick-Wright, Amber Cortes and Katy Sewall. A huge thanks to all of sea ice and polar bear researchers that we contacted for this story, including: Dr Walt Meier, Professor Kent Moore, Dr Ian Stirling, James Wilder, Anthony Pagano, and Dr Peter Boveng. And more thanks to Danielle Brigida, Frank Lopez, Gerald Thompson, the Zukerman Family and Joseph Lavelle Wilson.

By now you have probably figured out that there are a lot of exciting activities and great museums in Memphis, so lets slow things down a bit and talk about some easy going, relaxing travel activities that are also great with families with young children.If you have young children and are particularly fond of water fowl, head over to the Peabody Hotel to watch the famous duck march. The Legend of the Peabody Memphis Ducks started back in the 1930s, and they still visit the lobby fountain at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day.They hop out of the fountain, walk the red carpet, step into the elevator and ride to the rooftop. The whole procession only takes 20 seconds, but the “duck master” talks for about 20 minutes about the history of the hotel and the ducks. Now you might think this is an odd tourist attraction, and you are right and that is probably why it is so popular.If you have little ones and you need to wear them out for the day, head over to the Memphis Children's Museum. Children will have the opportunity to learn about transportation, camping, art, weather, nutrition and health in a hands-on environment. Exhibits are located both indoors and outdoors, creating year-round fun.Here you can also ride the historic Dentzel Memphis Grand Carousel. The original carousel was constructed in 1909 and has been fully restored. Admission to the museum costs $15 per person and most people spend a great deal of a day here.The next spot we recommend is the Pink Palace. The Pink Palace is unlike what most people think of when it comes to museums. Learn about everything from agriculture, to dinosaurs, to the civil war! The Pink Palace looks back at the history of Memphis from many perspectives. The museum is undergoing renovations and new and improved exhibitions will soon be made available. It is best to check out their website for updates.For those who want a little outdoor activity head over to Mud Island. Located on the Memphis riverfront, Mud Island has various activities to entertain the family. The Riverwalk is an exact scale replica of the Lower Mississippi River. Part splash pad, part history lesson; it provides a unique opportunity to have fun while learning.$4 per person gets you on the monorail which goes across the harbor to the Riverwalk while enjoying spectacular views of Downtown Memphis and the river. Once you’ve walked down the Mississippi you arrive at the ‘Gulf of Mexico’. The ‘Gulf’ is represented a mile acre pond. You can rent paddleboats for $5 per person.If you are still enjoying the sunshine head over to Overton Park where you will find biking trails and picnic areas as well as the Memphis Zoo and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. You might find a free concert going on at Levitt Shell, the place Elvis was first paid to entertain in 1954. That show is also known as the first ever rock-n-roll concert. Today, Levitt Shell hosts 50 free concerts each year.Another great park to unwind in is Shelby Farms. Not only is it a huge green space, there is horseback riding and one of the coolest playgrounds you will ever see. In fact, it was named one of 16 coolest playgrounds in the whole world. Look for signs pointing you to the Woodland Discovery Playground.Another great experience for children is the Fire Museum of Memphis which showcases and exhibits firefighting trucks and equipment. Also, the Railroad & Trolley Museum located downtown is a popular spot for train enthusiasts. Keep in mind, however, there is some major renovations going on and they expect to be open in the fall of 2018.Now the next place we recommend going to may seem a bit odd but it is a pretty neat attraction.Located inside Memphis Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery, the Crystal Shrine Grotto was designed by Mexican artist Dionicio Rodriquez and has been inspiring visitors since the 1930s.Dionicio dug a cave almost 60 feet into a hill on the grounds of the cemetery and decorated the interior with faux crags made of cement and quartz crystals. Beautiful crystals are exposed to the sunlight on the exterior end to create gorgeous glowing effects. The stonework around the grotto showcases a series of biblical tableaus with two-dimensional figures depicting the life of Jesus Christ. The peaceful scenes are a mixed media of paint and sculpted by a variety of artists. There is a peaceful ambience for those visiting and it’s easy to be in awe of its majestic scenery.On our next episode we'll talk about where to stay and where to eat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Herrington and John Beifuss discuss the Memphis Zoo baby boom, plus their top 3 favorite zoo animals. The guys also pick their favorite movies so far for 2017 and update us on a new webseries Craig Brewer is putting together.

Chris Herrington and John Beifuss discuss the Memphis Zoo baby boom, plus their top 3 favorite zoo animals. The guys also pick their favorite movies so far for 2017 and update us on a new webseries Craig Brewer is putting together.

Congressman Steve Cohen joined Kevin Cerrito for a regular interview that turned into a live report from Overton Park in the middle of a Greensward parking protest. After he calls back in, Cerrito and the Congressman talk more about the Zoo, Cuba, Memphis, Josh Pastner, Ted Cruz, de-annexation, the trolleys, etc.

This week Josh and Jared discuss the multitude of bands Josh has been in, a WTF moment, the Amazon Fire Stick, Swamp People and Diggers, Super Tuesday, the Memphis Zoo vs. Overton Park, Midnighter from DC, an Extra Special HEELS performance, and more!

Alexandra and Taylor get you caught up on the week with a considerable amount of news, including FedEx's tax breaks in Collierville, the Memphis Zoo and Overton Park Conservancy lawsuit, Mud Island redevelopments, Uber and Lyft versus cabs (again), and more.Help support the show by making any regular purchase @ theoamnetwork.com/amazon

This week, Taylor and Alexandra get you caught up on the appointees by Mayor-Elect Jim Strickland, the Darrius Stewart court ruling, the Memphis Zoo's new penguins, Strickland's Star Wars hype, and more.

No, I am not the Greatest Rock and Roll Disc Jockey of all time, but in the midst of our 10 At 10 story about a doofus idea from the Memphis Zoo, all I could think of was Uncle Lar and Lil' Tommy. Man, I miss Superjock. Look him up - Mr. Lujack, who died of cancer in 2013, was one of a kind.

Alexandra and Taylor get you caught up on the news surrounding Zimm, the monkey that escaped from the Memphis Zoo; Chiwawa; Memphis in May’s country pick; crackdowns on a sex club; and more. Oh, and Memphis made Buzzfeed.

Becky takes her listeners to Memphis for blues, barbecue and Beale Street...then on to North Myrtle Beach and Barefoot Resort and Golf...followed by recommendations for spring break accommodations in Coastal Alabama. Travel with family couldn't better more simple than these great destinations. Photo courtesy of the Memphis Zoo.