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    Curiosity WeeklyA Surprising Amount of Scientific Research Happens at the Zoo
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    A Surprising Amount of Scientific Research Happens at the Zoo

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    A lot of science takes place at the zoo. Dr. Rachel Santymire, Director of the Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, discusses the animal research going on both behind the scenes and out in the wild. She also explains what animals can tell us about our environment, including her work with the black-footed ferret recovery project.

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    © Warner Bros. DiscoveryLength 36 min17 April 2018ScienceFactsEducationalCultureUSAEpisodic

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    A lot of science takes place at the zoo. Dr. Rachel Santymire, Director of the Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, discusses the animal research going on both behind the scenes and out in the wild. She also explains what animals can tell us about our environment, including her work with the black-footed ferret recovery project.

    Additional resources from the Lincoln Park Zoo:

    Davee Center for Epidemiology and EndocrinologyAmphibious Intervention: Non-invasive Method of Measuring Amphibian Stress Using Only A Cotton Swab (Press Release)A novel method for the measurement of glucocorticoids in dermal secretions of amphibians (White Paper)Conserving the Black-Footed FerretOther studies and resources discussed:

    The effect of a pressure wrap (ThunderShirt®) on heart rate and behavior in canines diagnosed with anxiety disorder | ScienceDirectFacts About Ferrets | Live ScienceChicago Tops Orkin Top 50 Rattiest Cities List for Third Time | OrkinFollow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

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