Articles for Perth Zoo

Perth Zoo's female elephant Permai set to depart in late January, months ahead of schedule
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Perth Zoo's female elephant Permai set to depart in late January, months ahead of schedule

ABC  

One of Perth Zoo's beloved elephants is leaving much sooner than originally planned after showing signs of loneliness. Female elephant Permai will be relocated to South Australia's Monarto Safari Park next month, about six months ahead of schedule, and before male elephant Putra Mas, who will wait until he's completed his annual hormonal surge. "We've always known that Permai is …

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Spiders spin webs to catch prey. They’re also trapping a wealth of DNA
11 months ago

Spiders spin webs to catch prey. They’re also trapping a wealth of DNA

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. They’re also trapping a wealth of DNA from the surrounding environment, a hidden resource that Australian scientists said could be used to track endangered animals and monitor ecosystems. Spiderwebs collected from two locations around Western Australia’s Perth — Perth Zoo and the Karakamia woodland sanctuary — revealed the genetic signature of 93 …

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Perth Zoo's last elephants to be rehomed at Monarto Safari Park in South Australia
1 year, 5 months ago

Perth Zoo's last elephants to be rehomed at Monarto Safari Park in South Australia

ABC  

The Perth Zoo says it has found a home for its last two remaining elephants, which will embark on a "jumbo" move to South Australia after the death of their beloved matriarch, Tricia, last year. Key points: Perth Zoo has planned since 2018 to rehome the elephants in a herd when their matriarch died 65-year-old Tricia died last year, putting …

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World's oldest female numbat dies at Perth Zoo, leaving legacy for endangered species
3 years, 7 months ago

World's oldest female numbat dies at Perth Zoo, leaving legacy for endangered species

ABC  

The world’s oldest female numbat has died, leaving behind a legacy that may save her species from extinction. Key points: Kirra, the world's oldest female numbat, has died at Perth Zoo aged 11 Fewer than 1000 numbats are believed to remain in the wild Kirra produced 20 young, bolstering the endangered species Kirra died aged 11, at Perth Zoo this …

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COVID-19 testing criteria in WA expanded to fight coronavirus outbreak, focusing on groups at risk
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 testing criteria in WA expanded to fight coronavirus outbreak, focusing on groups at risk

ABC  

The WA Government has announced expanded criteria for COVID-19 testing to include specific geographic areas, areas where outbreaks have occurred, higher-risk communities and cruise ship passengers. Key points: More people will be eligible for COVID-19 testing in Western Australia The new tests focus on specific risk groups, such as cruise passengers The change is designed to protect the most vulnerable …

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Recovery plan to save critically endangered western ground parrot underfunded say supporters
4 years, 11 months ago

Recovery plan to save critically endangered western ground parrot underfunded say supporters

ABC  

The western ground parrot is so rare that in the 17 years since a supporter group formed, only one or two of its members have ever seen it. Key points: Listed as critically endangered, it is estimated there are less than 150 western ground parrots left Over the past four years 80 per cent of the bird's last remaining habitat …

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