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Big Baby Beluga
FromZoo Logic
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Length:
61 minutes
Released:
Jun 18, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
Recently, the Georgia Aquarium site of the Animal Planet show, The Aquarium, announced the birth of a large female beluga whale calf. Long time marine mammal husbandry and training professionals, Eric Gaglione and Dennis Christen describe the extensive planning and staff preparation that occurs in advance of any cetacean birth. Most important to the process is the extensive desensitization training based upon operant conditioning and positive reinforcement that the expectant mother receives from her caregivers. The goal is to prepare the team and the animals for any conceivable contingency prior to, during, and after parturition. Hear the latest on what challenges occurred during delivery, how the team successfully responded, and the latest on how the calf is doing. That Sounds Wild: Beluga chorus. Animal Care Software Peppermint Narwhal Zoo Logic
Released:
Jun 18, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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