http://www.zsl.org/ (c)ZSL en-gb Mon, 8 Sep 08 05:34:08 BST News from zsl.org ZSL London Zoo's three young burrowing owls are reading for their starring roles, not long after being saved from heavy floods. http://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo/news/owls-make-demonstration-a-real-hoot,511,NS.html Mon, 1 Sep 08 16:20:00 BST http://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo/news/owls-make-demonstration-a-real-hoot,511,NS.html There's one thing that the keepers at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo just can't agree on - the name of the new baby giraffe. Each keeper has their own favourite, so they’re calling on you to decide. http://www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/news/help-name-our-new-baby-giraffe,512,NS.html Mon, 1 Sep 08 15:35:00 BST http://www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/news/help-name-our-new-baby-giraffe,512,NS.html If you’re planning a summer picnic on the banks of the Thames be sure to keep an eye out for Sammy the seal. http://www.zsl.org/field-conservation/news/thames-gets-the-seal-of-approval,510,NS.html Fri, 22 Aug 08 14:10:00 BST http://www.zsl.org/field-conservation/news/thames-gets-the-seal-of-approval,510,NS.html ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is the place to be on Sunday 31st August, to have fun and learn about how to be green and look after your natural environment. http://www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/news/get-your-teeth-into-zoos-first-green-fair,506,NS.html Thu, 21 Aug 08 12:00:00 BST http://www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/news/get-your-teeth-into-zoos-first-green-fair,506,NS.html Not one, but two statuesque baby animals are bringing excitement at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. http://www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/news/babies-walk-tall-at-zsl-whipsnade-zoo,502,NS.html Tue, 19 Aug 08 12:05:00 BST http://www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/news/babies-walk-tall-at-zsl-whipsnade-zoo,502,NS.html In just 30 years time a quarter of all animals, and a similar number of birds, are expected to disappear off the face of the Earth. Gone forever, and with them, our knowledge of their place in evolutionary history. Or possibly not… http://www.zsl.org/science/news/all-aboard-the-frozen-ark,505,NS.html Mon, 18 Aug 08 16:30:00 BST http://www.zsl.org/science/news/all-aboard-the-frozen-ark,505,NS.html ZSL Whipsnade Zoo’s Jumbo Express is being pulled by a special lady this weekend - centenarian Excelsior is celebrating her 100th year of construction, making her the oldest “inhabitant” in the zoo by some distance! http://www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/news/zoos-train-is-full-of-puff-on-her-centenary,508,NS.html Mon, 18 Aug 08 13:50:00 BST http://www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo/news/zoos-train-is-full-of-puff-on-her-centenary,508,NS.html A cold spot where polar bears once roamed is heating up after becoming home to wallabies and emus. http://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo/news/zsl-london-zoo-turns-up-the-heat,504,NS.html Thu, 14 Aug 08 09:30:00 BST http://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo/news/zsl-london-zoo-turns-up-the-heat,504,NS.html A recent study by the Wildlife Conservation Society and ZSL suggests that old female elephants — and perhaps their memories of distant, life-sustaining sources of food and water — may be the key to survival during the worst of times. http://www.zsl.org/science/news/elephant-memories-may-hold-key-to-survival,503,NS.html Tue, 12 Aug 08 13:35:00 BST http://www.zsl.org/science/news/elephant-memories-may-hold-key-to-survival,503,NS.html Bats are a vital part of our native wildlife, accounting for almost a third of all mammal species found in the UK. However, they are facing an uncertain future with the continued threats from global warming and increasing human population pressures. http://www.zsl.org/science/news/ibats-continues-to-spread-its-wings,500,NS.html Sun, 10 Aug 08 09:15:00 BST http://www.zsl.org/science/news/ibats-continues-to-spread-its-wings,500,NS.html