Science, Wildlife

Episode 4: Your Cat Is Talking To You / The Science of Us

Yes, you read the title right. If you have a cat, it’s trying to send you signals via meowing, rubbing, and purring. But what are they saying? Learn how to interpret your feline friend in this instalment of The Science of Us — via Youtube

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Lynx Kittens / Schönbrunn Zoo

Two Lynx kittens born 5 June at Vienna’s Schönbrunn Zoo like to play all day. The kittens scramble up tree trunks and explore their naturally wooded habitat. But when they take too many chances, Mum grabs them gently by the neck and carries them out of the way — via Zoo Borns

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Piper, Red Fox Kit / Buttonwood Park Zoo

Buttonwood Park Zoo, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, was contacted in late April by a local resident concerning a Red Fox kit. The kit’s mother had been struck by a car, leaving the juvenile an orphan. Zookeepers determined the kit was blind and could not be returned to the wild. The decision was made to raise the young fox and integrate her into the zoo’s Animal Ambassador Program — via Youtube

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Civet Twins / Newquay Zoo

Newquay Zoo, in Cornwall, UK, is excited to announce the birth of twin Owston’s Civets. The young pair, named Tai and Quy, are the offspring of mother, Dong Ha, and father, Bao.  Dong Ha was born and bred at Newquay Zoo, and Bao originated from the Carnivore & Pangolin Conservation Centre in Vietnam — via Zoo Borns

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Snow Leopard Cubs / Zoo Krefeld

On 4 May, Zoo Krefeld, in Germany, welcomed two new Snow Leopards. The two females were born to dad, Patan, and mum, Dari. Patan and Dari’s first offspring, Shan, was born in 2013 and now resides atHighland Wildlife Park, in Scotland.  Zoo visitors can see the newest cubs as they explore their outdoor facilities — via Zoo Borns

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Zao Kitsune Mura / Rachel & Jun

We went with Sharla and Chris to the Fox Village at Mt Zao!! It was the most incredible place I’ve been in my life! I highly, highly recommend this for anyone visiting Japan. However, getting there is a bit tricky! You either need to drive a car, take an expensive taxi, or catch a questionable ride on a city bus in a city southwest of Sendai called Shiroishi. The details are on the website (in Japanese). The bus costs 200 yen and doesn’t actually stop at Fox Village, so apparently you need to tell the driver to stop there AND pick you up again on the way back, lol. Good luck adventuring?! — via Youtube