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They've gotten better at caring for companion animals during disasters in recent years, and at letting people take their pets with them into some shelters. I'm sure that some still think it's offensive to worry about animals when humans are in danger (and not always as well cared for as they should be), but I think it's good that we're becoming more compassionate as a society and worrying about the other creatures that depend on us.
Still, how many of us have wondered what zoos and aquariums do to keep their charges safe during disasters? Evacuating can be very stressful for wild animals.
This article attempts to answer this question. As it turns out, they nearly always shelter in place, but they take pains to keep the animals fed and as safe as they can. Comprehensive disaster plans are required for accreditation.
http://www.npr.org/2017/09/07/54898...room-how-zoos-and-aquariums-handle-hurricanes
I imagine that men's room needed some cleaning after the flamingos were done with it. I love the way they're all staring at themselves in the mirror.
Still, how many of us have wondered what zoos and aquariums do to keep their charges safe during disasters? Evacuating can be very stressful for wild animals.
This article attempts to answer this question. As it turns out, they nearly always shelter in place, but they take pains to keep the animals fed and as safe as they can. Comprehensive disaster plans are required for accreditation.
http://www.npr.org/2017/09/07/54898...room-how-zoos-and-aquariums-handle-hurricanes
I imagine that men's room needed some cleaning after the flamingos were done with it. I love the way they're all staring at themselves in the mirror.
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