| Fossil
Rim Bids Farewell to a Beloved Resident
It
is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Magnum.
Magnum was the Scottish Highland/Ankole/Watusi steer that
many of you came to know as Fossil Rim’s “official
greeter”. Although he was not the normal type of
species viewed at Fossil Rim, he was a truly magnificent
animal, a majestic specimen who survived well beyond typical
life expectancy. He was 27 years old and had spent the
last 14 of those years with us as a favorite of visitors
and staff alike. continued |
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donations can help further Fossil Rim’s conservation
efforts with animals like Magnum. If you would like to make
a donation in Magnum’s memory,
please click here. |
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Notes
From The Field: How
Do You Make a Rhino Footbath in the Jungle?
by
Robin W. Radcliffe, DVM,
DACZM
The
rainforest environment requires ingenuity on the
part of staff to make possible the level of healthcare
desired for an endangered species such as the Sumatran
rhinoceros. A good example is the recent care of
Torgamba after he developed severe and potentially
life-threatening foot inflammation and infection. Continued
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Distinguished
Resident: Butters is Better Now
Butters,
a nearly 2-year-old Nubian Goat, broke his leg
on March 26. He thought he would try to jump into
the pen with Einstein, the Emu that also lives
at the Children’s Animal Center (CAC), but
he hit wrong and broke his left hind leg. Continued
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Friends
of Fossil Rim
Our
third grade daughter is quite an animal lover, so when my husband finally had a rare Saturday
off, we decided to make it extra special by
booking a Family Guided Tour at Fossil Rim
Wildlife Center. Continued |
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Antelope
TAG Visits Fossil Rim
by Adam Eyres, Hoofstock Supervisor
In
spite of the rain 46 members of the Ungulate
TAG toured Fossil Rim on Tuesday, April 17th.
Taxon Advisory Groups (TAGs) are comprised of
the people in the animal field that work with
and/or are interested in a specific group of
animals. Continued |
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“Horn
in on the Action”
Buy Your Antlers at Fossil Rim
Each
year deer shed their antlers and
begin the process of growing new ones.
When we find these antlers we collect them
to sell and use the proceeds to purchase
food for the animals in our care. continued
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Q:
Does
Fossil Rim get any government financial help?
A: No,
Fossil Rim gets no financial help (subsidy) from any
level of government. Fossil Rim transitioned into an
independent non-profit 501(c)3 organization in 2000.
We depend on earned revenues from visitors and contributions
from donors. As a non-profit entity all contributions
are tax deductible. |
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Bring
Mom to Fossil Rim for half price on Mother’s
Day and let her visit with our moms and babies. more
info
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| More Events |
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 Join
92.1 Country Legends radio live remote at Fossil Rim
on Saturday, May 12, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Michelle Lee
will be here to celebrate Cinnabar and mothers everywhere
and promote our membership special “Memorial Weekend
Membership Drive”. Receive a 10% discount off 2007
prices for the purchase of a new or renewal membership
thru May 28, 2007. more
info
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Where's
The Kudu?
Kudu
are the second largest antelope on earth yet they can
disappear right before your eyes. See if you can find
the Kudu in this picture.
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Contest
Winner
Congratulations to Sarah Moody of San Marcos who correctly answered “How
many ossicones (horns) is a giraffe capable of having?” The
correct answer is 5. She won the beautiful Lauren Johnson matted
print featured in last
month’s Wildlife W@tch. |
Discount
Wednesdays at Fossil Rim.
Remember you are invited to enjoy the Scenic Wildlife Drive at Fossil Rim
on Wednesdays for the discounted price of $11.50 for adults (ages 12-61),
$9.50 for seniors (age 62 and up), and $3.00 for children (ages 3-11).
This is in effect year-round, except for Spring Break. |
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