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Penguin Identifiers in Captivity — Part 3: Modern Best Practice
The final part of our series on captive penguin identification. We look at silicone bands and PIT tags as the current gold standard, and what BIAZA, EAZA, AZA, and the Penguin TAG recommend today. Read more...
Penguin Identifiers in Captivity — Part 2: The Middle Ground
Part 2 of our series on captive penguin identification. We assess Darvic bands, tattoos, and photographic ID — where they sit on the welfare spectrum and when they remain appropriate. Read more...
Penguin Identifiers in Captivity — Part 1: Traditional Bands
The first in a three-part series on captive penguin identification. We examine the welfare case against cable ties and traditional metal bands, drawing on key scientific evidence. Read more...
Size matters...
Lots of questions coming in about sizes on silicone bands available, am responding as quickly as possible but also adding more sizing details to the site. Read more...