Butterflies, lemurs and bears were a part of Whipsnade Zoo’s weigh-in on Monday.
More than 11,000 animals have been “lured” on to weighing scales at a Bedfordshire zoo to help maintain their health and well-being.Their weight and vital statistics were recorded on the shared Zoological Information Management System database, to help zookeepers worldwide compare information about threatened species.
Tim Savage, team leader of birds at Whipsnade Zoo, said: “We used honey to encourage our European brown bears to stretch up to their full height against giant rulers.“Minnie and Mana proved that bears really will do anything for a taste of honey.” “All of the animals at Whipsnade Zoo are weighed and measured regularly, but today’s annual weigh-in is an opportunity to review the information we’ve recorded and ensure it is up-to-date and accurate,” Mr Savage added.“With so many animals with different personalities, we have to come up with creative tactics to entice them on to the scales.A millipede named Tina is weighed by keeper Elliott Rose
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