Herpetological History of Zoos and Aquaria Zoo History

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Herpetological History of Zoos and Aquaria Zoo History & Culture

Herpetological History of Zoos and Aquaria Zoo History & Culture

What is a herptile? • Word used to describe reptiles and amphibians. • Not

What is a herptile? • Word used to describe reptiles and amphibians. • Not a biologically valid term. • What are the differences between amphibians and reptiles?

Barriers to keeping of herptiles • Preferred optimal temperature • Humidity • Water requirements

Barriers to keeping of herptiles • Preferred optimal temperature • Humidity • Water requirements • Sociality • Stereotypy • Breeding triggers

First records of herptiles in captivity • Crocodylia – Ancient Egyptian priests held sacred

First records of herptiles in captivity • Crocodylia – Ancient Egyptian priests held sacred crocodile feedings, and there is evidence of crocodile mummies (Murphy, 2007). • Already well distributed in zoos by mid-1800 s – Berlin zoo reports housing 8 species in its collection by the year 1860.

First records of herptiles in captivity • Chelonia – giant tortoises were common on

First records of herptiles in captivity • Chelonia – giant tortoises were common on tropical and subtropical islands until the 1600 s. • Many species arrived into the UK as remains of specimens.

First zoological collection • Reptiles were housed in zoos long predating the first reptile

First zoological collection • Reptiles were housed in zoos long predating the first reptile house. • Early records for the Museum du Jardin des Plantes and ZSL London Zoo indicate the importation of large chelonian, snakes and crocodiles into the collections. • Survival was typically poor.

The ‘Reptile House’ • First reptile house opened at London Zoo in 1849 –

The ‘Reptile House’ • First reptile house opened at London Zoo in 1849 – first dedicated reptile building in any of the world’s zoos! • ZSL currently use their third incarnation of the reptile house…

Interpretation

Interpretation

Evolution • Understanding and interest in reptile behaviour and biology developed. • Several case

Evolution • Understanding and interest in reptile behaviour and biology developed. • Several case study species highlighted the need for conservation of reptiles.

Venomous species

Venomous species

Impact of CITES

Impact of CITES

Morphs

Morphs

Modern collections containing herptiles • Rise in interest in keeping amphibians in line with

Modern collections containing herptiles • Rise in interest in keeping amphibians in line with the chytrid crisis. • Development of ‘amphi-pods’ • Movement away from taxonomic organisation to biogeographic exhibitry

Conclusions

Conclusions

Further reading • Mc. Callum, M. L. , & Mc. Callum, J. L. (2006).

Further reading • Mc. Callum, M. L. , & Mc. Callum, J. L. (2006). Publication trends of natural history and field studies in herpetology. Herpetological Conservation and Biology, 1(1), 63 -68.

Questions? Emerald tree boa (Corallus caninus)

Questions? Emerald tree boa (Corallus caninus)

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