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science-and-technology1 year ago•4 min saved

"Mastering the Art of Capturing Total Solar Eclipses: Insights from a Renowned Photographer"

Photographer Mat Otero captured a stunning image of the solar eclipse at peak totality in Fort Worth, Texas, using a combination of skill, preparation, and modern camera technology. Positioned at the Fort Worth Zoo, he utilized neutral density filters and multiple cameras to capture the event, managing technical issues and rapidly changing light conditions. The resulting photo, showcasing solar energy and light around the dark side of the moon, offers a timeless glimpse into the celestial dance of the Earth, moon, and sun.

via New York Post |

#ap #fort-worth-zoo #mat-otero

animals1 year ago•1 min saved

Close Call: Zookeepers' Narrow Escape from Fort Worth Gorilla

A viral video shows two Texas zookeepers calmly escaping from an exhibit with a silverback gorilla at the Fort Worth Zoo, as the ape unexpectedly entered their enclosure. The incident, which occurred in October 2023, garnered over 25 million views on TikTok. Zoo visitors can be heard panicking and praying for the employees' safety, but thankfully, there was no physical contact between the keepers and the gorilla. The zoo attributed the incident to "keeper error" and praised the keepers' knowledge and expertise in safely navigating the situation.

via USA TODAY|

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animals1 year ago•3 min saved

"Fort Worth Zoo Welcomes Premature Gorilla via Emergency C-Section"

A baby gorilla named Jameela was delivered via emergency C-section at Fort Worth Zoo due to her mother's preeclampsia, weighing just 3 pounds and 1 ounce. Despite her mother's recovery, Jameela's mother showed no interest in caring for her, leading zookeepers to seek a surrogate in another gorilla named Gracie. The zoo's team is providing round-the-clock care for Jameela, who is now growing and thriving, with hopes that Gracie will serve as a surrogate for the baby gorilla.

via NBC News|

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animal-conservation1 year ago•3 min saved

"Rare Emergency C-Section Delivers Adorable Baby Gorilla at Fort Worth Zoo"

A baby gorilla named Jameela was born via rare emergency C-section at Fort Worth Zoo in Texas after her mother, Sekani, showed signs of pre-eclampsia. Human doctors and zookeepers worked together to save the lives of both mother and baby, with the baby gorilla requiring immediate intervention and round-the-clock care. Despite Sekani's struggles to bond with her newborn, zoo experts are hopeful that another female gorilla, Gracie, may become a surrogate mother. The birth has delighted animal lovers and highlighted the similarities between gorilla and human pregnancies and births.

via Daily Mail|

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