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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 2001
Page
24
Pandas captivate public interest as symbols of conservation. The piece notes other endangered species deserving attention and support alongside pandas, urging readers to broaden efforts beyond the beloved bears.
Indonesia designates the Komodo dragon as a national treasure. The reptile tops the islands’ food chain, preying on small animals and serving as a scavenger for dead creatures.
The lion-tail macaque is endangered due to habitat destruction in Indian forests. It forms groups up to 100 and is led by the strongest male. The Guam rail cannot fly and nests on the ground, making it easy prey. A brown tree snake nearly wiped it out after arriving in Guam post World War II.
Brenda Morgan, senior keeper for the pandas, describes daily duties including weighing, moving, yard safety checks, feeding four times daily, and documenting medicines and daily events. She notes pandas respond to commands and are trained to be still for inspections.
The article describes enrichment activities for pandas including climbing trees, water play, sand baths, air cooled dens, and mist spray to mimic their native Chinese habitat. Thanks are given to Lisa Stevens curator Mike Morgan information specialist and Brenda Morgan senior keeper for help with this issue.
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