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The Animals That Aren't Dogs or Cats Thread

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Rosie at Arthur's Acres was able to get a badly need hoof trim this weekend.
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They also temporarily took in a couple of rescue ducks this weekend. Once they're well enough they will be going to a different permanent home, since AAAS isn't really set up for ducks.
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Ar-Pharazon said:
I think the large reserves are truly about conservation, and some zoos believe they are too, but animals need room to roam, even if it's ultimately fenced in. I reckon if a zoo can provide enough space, they would qualify.
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This ^ especially when it's an animal the size of an elephant, an animal that typically would roam hundreds if not thousands of miles in the wild and also is highly intelligent with a complex social structure. Being housed in the standard zoo setting is akin to being held captive in solitary confinement.
 
cosmic mouse said:
This ^ especially when it's an animal the size of an elephant, an animal that typically would roam hundreds if not thousands of miles in the wild and also is highly intelligent with a complex social structure. Being housed in the standard zoo setting is akin to being held captive in solitary confinement.
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^While Elephants certain do a shitload of space to roam in order to be happy and simulated, one shouldn't always use the animal's size or how much roaming they might do in wild to determine how much space it needs (I know you didn't say otherwise, but a lot of people don't get this). Hippos can endure months holed in a mudhole size of an ordinary swimming pool, and bears, even the big ones would be happy if their food needs are met, like a large pen full of salmon, berries, honey and toys to keep their curiosity met, ...compared to the big cats. At that point, it's more of a philosophic issue, fenced in is still fenced in.
 
The pigs of Arthur's Acres wish you a happy National Pig Day!
Billie is a snow pig
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Rosie did NOT want to go outside
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Princess & Wilbur and their bannanas
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