Erin Curry – Cincinnati Zoo Blog

Using Infrared Thermography to Non-Invasively Assess Animal Health

Erin Curry, PhD. CREW/Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, OH Michelle Shero, PhD. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA Caroline Rzucidlo, M.S. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA New project alert! We [...]

World’s Largest Polar Bear Poop Bank Provides Critical Fertility Clues

Little One and Anana (Photo: Michelle Curley)

In addition to all of the animals and plants at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, did you know that the Zoo also has a state-of-the-art research center that’s committed to saving polar bears? [...]

Pioneering polar bear training for innovative reproductive research

Berit the polar bear thanks you! (Photo: Mark Dumont)

Many zoos recognize the value of training animals to participate voluntarily in medical procedures because it reduces stress on the animal and alleviates risks associated with anesthesia that otherwise might be necessary. Over the [...]