Summary: A lot of science takes place at the zoo. Dr. Rachel Santymire, Director of the Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, discusses the animal research going on both behind the scenes and out in the wild. She also explains what animals can tell us about our environment, including her work with the black-footed ferret recovery project. More reading from Curiosity: Temple Grandin Used Her Struggles To Help Animals The Return of Wolves Improved Life for Every Animal in Yellowstone LemurFaceID Is The Unconventional Way Technology Could Save Lemurs What's Fueling Portland's Garbage Trucks? Additional resources from the Lincoln Park Zoo: Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology Amphibious Intervention: Non-invasive Method of Measuring Amphibian Stress Using Only A Cotton Swab (Press Release) A novel method for the measurement of glucocorticoids in dermal secretions of amphibians (White Paper) Conserving the Black-Footed Ferret Other studies and resources discussed: The effect of a pressure wrap (ThunderShirt®) on heart rate and behavior in canines diagnosed with anxiety disorder | ScienceDirect Facts About Ferrets | Live Science Chicago Tops Orkin Top 50 Rattiest Cities List for Third Time | Orkin
