Pioneering Conservation ; Zoo Outpost Operates in Blue Ridge Foothills
The Washington Times › February 01, 2009
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At the top of a hill lying in the middle of a grassy plain, a female cheetah seems to barely notice a vehicle full of enamored onlookers. Nearby, scimitar-horned oryx graze and a clouded leopard stalks patiently back and forth, waiting for a chance to find food.
But this is not your typical safari, and this scene is not set on the savannahs of Africa or in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Welcome to Virginia, home of the National Zoo's Conservation and Research Center (CRC), where you'll find plenty of animals but far fewer amateur enthusiasts.See the full content of this document
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Pioneering Conservation ; Zoo Outpost Operates in Blue Ridge Foothills
"We're unique in that we can tackle problems here in a way that typical zoos cannot," says Steven L. Monfort, the center's associate director for conservation and science. "For a zoo, conservation is more than just about one species. It's about understanding the ecological system."
While most area residents know the District's National Zoo as a place to admire pan...See the full content of this document
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