Calgary Zoo Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The report, released in 2010, spotlighted systemic problems. In response, the zoo developed a 36-point plan that included improving animal care procedures and collection planning, addressing staffing issues like training and structure, enhancing security systems and safety drills, and upgrading aging zoo infrastructure. Later that year, the zoo hired noted animal welfare specialist, Dr. Jake Veasey, who has since instituted major changes and spearheaded new investment in animal facilities. In March 2012, Amur tiger Katja gave birth to three Amur tiger cubs at the zoo. The species is so highly endangered (there are an estimated
Hip replacement (animal) performed in the medium-large breeds of dogs. An animal suffering from hip dysplasia may have been in some degree of chronic pain all its life from a very young age but mat show no overt sign of pain. Rather, they have adapted to the pain over an extended period, and learned to live with it. As a result in many animals, successful hip replacement is gives animals a level of playfulness and happiness not previously seen. As with all surgeries, results vary, and there is both risk and uncertainty involved. Animal hip replacements are usually made from the same material