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17 Apr 09

The 1950's student research project (good ideas)

  • The results showed that a average kid watched
    six hours of television a day which was equal to how long they went to school
    everyday. Television was groovy. 

Animal/Zoo Curator Description

  • The health of the animals is in the hands of the zookeeper who prepares the
    food according to each animal’s specialized diet. A zookeeper makes sure that
    they have enough water, feeds and grooms them, and cleans both the animals and
    their grounds. When animals transfer locations, the zookeeper attends to them
    and arranges their new environment. The zookeeper supervises the animals and
    records their activities continuously, so a zookeeper must understand nuances in
    animal behavior in order to keep accurate records. If the keeper notices any
    change in the animal’s behavior, he/she brings it to the attention of the
    veterinarian. The zookeeper often trains the animals to move in ways that can
    help veterinarians examine them. All of these responsibilities mean that
    zookeepers have ample opportunity to venture into the noisy and smelly animal
    cages, but they are hardly confined to the cages. They must answer the patrons’
    questions and tactfully keep them from feeding or teasing the animals.
    Zookeepers in small zoos work with all the animals, while those in larger zoos
    specialize. Because animals must be cared for around the clock, zookeepers work
    a variety of schedules. When emergencies arise, like illness, the keeper may put
    in extremely long hours. Most importantly, the keeper must be able to develop a
    rapport with his charges and be infinitely cautious to avoid being injured by
    the animals.

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