The other morning I was checking all the animals and caught this photo of Bufo, our marine toad. Its not often Bufo is out, because the toad is usually hidden.Read more
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Christmas 2015
You know the deal. Advance prep for the day: Review all the log books and check in with Keepers about any specific things to note. CHECK Christmas present for Security Guard. CHECK Headlamp and tasty food for me on desk and ready. CHECK New batteries in Camera. CHECK All’s ready for the day. 5:00 AM arrival with the only issue being I startled the security guard. I arrive set to have no escapes, even though Sarah commented itRead more
Romeo in a bag!
Our newest Opossum, Romeo, is in quarantine. When ever an animal is in quarantine we still try to give them enrichment. We try to only use disposable items so we can just toss them out. I put Romeo’s food in a paper bag and was surprised to see how he got his food out! Watch below! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKK0Hl_VdDo] Read more
Amazon Wish List
Last year I wrote about our Amazon Wish list. This year has been great with the items we have received from people. Well, I am here to remind you it still exists if you are wrapped up in the season of giving. https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/17NDP1V85KVKR/ref=cm_sw_su_w There are some fun items on there,but my coworkers tell me there are a lot of ferret beds listed. I think they just don’t realize how adorable it is for a ferret to be swallowed by aRead more
Red Wolf Documentary Film
In May we posted about Red Wolf Revival: An Uncertain Tomorrow. The film is now complete and the first screenings will be in North Carolina this week. On Friday November 20, a 7 PM screening followed by discussion will be held at Duke. (Love Auditorium, Duke University Levine Science Research Center B101 Durham, NC). If you head to the film, see if anything looks familiar filming took place at the Museum this past year. The Discussion Panel includes the followingRead more