In comparison, this phytoestrogen-filled plant diet doesn't seem to affect reproduction in the one-horned rhinoceros bred in captivity, which doesn't seem to be as sensitive to these plant compounds.

Global Field Program (GFP) graduate student and zookeeper Stephanie Hurst of Buffalo, New York, was published in Animal Keepers' Forum, a publication of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK).

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Zoo crew enthusiastically supports healthy, plant-based diets — make no beans about it. Although they’ll whip up hummus or a veggie burger instead. In a press ...

Eds: ADDs photo, minor edits throughout. Multimedia: An audio slideshow on nutrition at the Brookfield Zoo near Chicago is available in the —health/zoo—nutrition folder. CHICAGO (AP) — Gorillas on ...

The zoo diet contains relatively high levels of estrogenlike compounds from plants (called phytoestrogens), which might be contributing to reproductive failure in the females, according to the new ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A new study shows that captive black rhinos -- but not their wild counterparts -- are at high risk for two common health problems suffered by millions of humans: inflammation and ...

COLUMBIA — The Riverbanks Zoo is tasked with feeding more than 3,000 animals from across the world — that means there’s a lot of different diets. While you might think exhibits like the big cats, or ...

Is the Secret to Saving Migratory Birds in the Meal Prep? The Smithsonian’s National Zoo has many beaks to feed, including 23 species of migratory birds. Find out how keepers and nutritionists help ...