What can Local Zoos Do -Record and Disseminate

Abstract

　In recent years, research activities in zoos have been increasing. This paper describes a report of blood samples taken from a Hartmann's mountain zebra (Equus zebra hartmannae) using husbandry training and its clinical examination data, and a case report on an American beaver (Castor Canadensis). These reports were based on data collected by daily routine work at Hitachi Kamine Zoo. It is important to collect and store data, which may lead to publishing these kinds of reports. I hope that this paper will provide readers with insights into their research activities.