EK Magazine April 2021

In this issue, we speak to Dr Jonathon Howard (BeardieVet) on wild bearded dragons and re-thinking the way we keep these much-loved lizards.

Chester Zoo shares some important breakthroughs with golden mantellas which could strengthen the relationship between zoos and the private sector.

Harvey and Tom at Celtic Reptile and Amphibian give us an exclusive interview from a new generation of forward-thinking herpetologists.

Finally, Dr David Pool discusses fish and science in our expert opinion and we shine the species spotlight on some incredibly interesting inverts.

All that as well as Expert Opinions, Animal Facts, Species Spotlight, Exotic News and much more.

The motivation for creating Exotics Keeper Magazine was a determination to help, care for and protect exotic animals, with a charity component being part of the plan - eventually. Then, in April 2020, the crisis caused by the Covid-19 lockdown pushed the charity plans into fast-forward. Here's what happened next.

Despite the lockdown being lifted, zoos and exotic animal sanctuaries have been hit hard during the Coronavirus crisis. Following a period where zoos had no visitors, no fundraising events and nowhere near enough donations, many are still struggling to feed their animals. EK Fund has donated over ?3,000 to zoos, rehoming centres and wildlife parks over the last few months as part of the first funding project.

Over the coming months and years the EK Fund be selecting eligible and worthwhile charities, organisations and projects to donate to, keeping you up to date with campaigns and donations via their website and the Exotics Keeper Magazine.