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How To Breed Dubia Roaches Successfully (Ultimate Practical Guide)

Keepers' TalkThijsAugust 1, 20200

Dubia roaches, also called Guyana orange spotted cockroaches, are one of the most known insects used as a food source for zoo animals. They are an excellent feeding source, especially for animals that require larger insects. Think of mongooses or primates, but numerous reptiles favour them as well. Many suppliers can deliver cockroaches in constant…

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A Need For Appropriate Challenge In Environmental Enrichment

Environmental enrichmentThijsJuly 15, 20200

Imagine a life without challenges: every day the same routine, without any new experience, new information, same food prepared in the same way. A life without opportunities or problems for you to overcome. Such a life would be rather dull and boring, lacking the satisfaction of personal development and growth. Could this also be the…

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Environmental enrichmentThijsJune 5, 20200

The Junk Of People Can Be The Recycled Enrichment For Animals

As zoos, sanctuaries and wildlife facilities, we have an essential role when it comes to educating about sustainability and care for…
Keepers' TalkThijsMay 27, 20200

How To Breed (Feeder) Locusts Successfully (Ultimate Practical Guide)

Feeder insects are an essential food source for many animals kept in zoos. There is a huge variety in different feeder…
Keepers' TalkThijsMay 25, 20200

Zookeeper Hacks Series (Part 2)

Zookeepers are excellent in creating innovative and simple solutions to daily challenges in zoo life. Because many zoos have limited (financial)…
Keepers' TalkThijsMay 8, 20200

Zookeeper Hacks Series (Part 1)

Zookeepers are excellent in creating innovative and simple solutions to daily challenges in zoo life. Because many zoos have limited (financial)…
Environmental enrichmentThijsApril 12, 20200

6 Calendar Strategies For Enrichment Variation

Animals have a natural need for novelty and variation. They have a certain behavioural need to explore their environment and the…
Environmental enrichmentThijsApril 7, 20200

Better Understanding Of Social Enrichment And Enriching Social Groups

It is best practice in zoos to keep animals in their natural social groups as far as possible. Social groups stimulate…
Environmental enrichmentThijsMarch 27, 20200

Can Environmental Enrichment Tackle Stereotypic Behaviour?

Environmental enrichment is a tool to promote more natural behaviour and stimulate physical and mental stimulation to an animal. In zoos,…
Environmental enrichmentThijsMarch 26, 20200

Why You Should Plan An Enrichment Build Day

Enrichment is the ultimate tool to encourage natural behaviours in existing captive habitats. But enrichment is only effective when you have…

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