In 1890, the domestic sheep population had grown to over 600,000 and close to three million at the end of World War I (Hart 2009). Scottish and Basque family heritage have comprised much of the multi-generationa
Animals in the wild also find themselves in need of sanctuary at times. Grizzly bear cubs came to the DZS when their mother was shot in early winter in Alaska. And so, too, did several injured, nonreleasable seals from the wild. Like many accredited zoos and aquariums, we help lead resc...
An interesting study on late Pleistocene brown bears has radically revolutionized the current knowledge about bear population dynamics in Alaska [47]. Whereas present-day brown bear mitochondrial lineages are neatly distributed in different geographical areas, this study has shown that, about 35 000 ...
streaming daily atELARA.FMbeginning at 1 p.m. Michael Chaiken, curator of the Bob Dylan Archive, hosted the ambient show “Hide Your Sheep” on March 31. On March 30, Josh Safdie and Bear-McClardinterviewedUncut Gems’ “Handsome Older Man” Wayne Diamond for their...
Also nestled in the Sullivan Catskills, Livingston Manor offers everything you'll need for a cozy winter escape. Enjoy local brews at the Catskill Brewery, stay at the Arnold House for a grown-up sleepaway camp vibe, and indulge in the Saturday evening tasting menu at the DeBruce. Want an...