Meet Florian, our five-year old striped skunk (formerly known as hunk-the-skunk who was rescued by CLAWS). Florian, meaning “Flower” in Latin, is the first skunk we’ve had here since Flower, our old female skunk, died over 10 years ago. (She was well-loved and it seemed appropriate to have him named after her). CLAWS had Florian since December, when a home was needed for him after his last location. The folks at CLAWS worked long and hard to get some weightRead more
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Max and more behind-the-scenes difficult news
It’s been two week’s without Max and life is still strange. The emails and cards and notes and drawings help to remember how much impact he had. All the tests are not back yet but it seems that Max aspirated some of his food for no apparent reason and died of choke. It doesn’t seem to be common and there isn’t anything we learned to make sure something like this doesn’t happen again. Maybe the last tests will tell usRead more
Honoring Max
While not surprising, it’s been amazing to hear from so many people who loved Max and will miss him terribly. (click here to read the sad news). It’s so nice to hear from the community of regular Museum visitors and blog readers, especially during difficult times. Max made it easy to form a relationship with him and we all knew he was special. People are inquiring about ways to honor Max. Let us know you care by making a commentRead more
Goodbye Max
We’ve posted many times when animals die. Every time is hard. Some times are very hard. This is one of those times for so many people. Keepers arrived this morning to find Max dead. This was unexpected as all appeared fine Saturday. Dr. Cannedy has been here to check things out initially. After that, Max was taken for further testing to see if we can learn why he died. (An autopsy on an animal is called a necropsy). MaxRead more
QuikPics: Autumn
Autumn at work: Autumn at lunch:Read more
Larry Boles update: Team Mullet
Former Keeper Larry Boles has been popping up a bit recently so I thought I would give a quick share. Last week he found a snake in his bathroom. I thought it was pretty cool, but then I wondered if I would think it was as cool if it happened to me. Thoughts? He’s down in Orlando. He’s worked for Disney first, than the Orlando Science Center, and ow he is back at DisneyRead more