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ALIENS ON OUR DOORSTEP
Shining a light on the strange skin and big eyes of the world’s secret invaders.
REJOICE AS ZOOS RE-OPEN!
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It’s been a difficult year, but with doors now open, we have spoken to some of the zoos who have rejoiced as lockdown is lifted.
KEEPING FISH AS PETS
We are putting the spotlight on pet fish. Large, single specimen animals, which are more pets than display pieces.
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MAGAZINE PUBLISHED BY Peregrine Livefoods Ltd
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Hastingwood Road
Essex
CM5 0EN
Print ISSN: 2634-4680
Digital ISSN: 2634-4688
EDITORIAL:
Thomas Marriott
Max Pedley
Aimee Jones
DESIGN:
Scott Giarnese
Amy Stonesmith
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Welcome to the August edition of Exotics Keeper Magazine. For any eagle-eyed readers, the introduction is now coming from myself, Tom. I have been writing most features for many months now so expect more of the same great content you have come to expect from this magazine. Our expert team are continuing to bring the most interesting updates from the world of exotics and this month is no different.
Jim Foster of ARC Trust and Gabriel Cohen, PhD student at the University of Zurich explain the impact of invasive species at home and across the world. Eleanor Chubb, European lead at the TSA tells us how we should be caring for our tortoises. Guest writer, Max Pedley shares his thoughts on the best ‘pet’ fish from puffers to Oscars. We catch up with some of the smaller zoos who faced challenges throughout the pandemic, to see how re-opening went. We also address the biggest misconceptions in reptile husbandry in our new ‘top 10’ feature.
With summer in full swing, we have been out filming several exciting projects. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel, social media and website for all the latest information plus plenty of resources to improve animal welfare across the board. As the country begins to fully open once again, please show support to your local zoos, stay safe and have fun.
Thank you,
Thomas Marriott
Every effort is made to ensure the material published in EK Magazine is reliable and accurate. However, the publisher can accept no responsibility for the claims made by advertisers, manufacturers or contributors. Readers are advised to check any claims themselves before acting on this advice. Copyright belongs to the publishers and no part of the magazine can be reproduced without written permission.
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EXOTICS NEWS
The latest from the world of exotic pet keeping.
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CHANGING TORT BEHAVIOURS
Giving Mediterranean tortoises the welfare they deserve.
16 SPECIES SPOTLIGHT
Focus on the wonderful world of exotic pets. This month it’s the Gaboon Viper (Bitis gabonica).
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REJOICE AS UK ZOOS RE-OPEN!
Despite a plethora of challenges, UK zoos are now fully open and their invaluable education can start to flow again.
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FISH ARE FRIENDS
We are putting the spotlight on pet fish. Large, single specimen animals, which are more pets than display pieces..
32 ALIENS ON OUR DOORSTEP
Shining a light on the strange skin and big eyes of the world’s secret invaders.
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ANIMAL FACTS
Did you know...?
41 TOP 10
This month we look at outdated husbandry strategies.
