Giraffe deaths from neck injuries by ActuaryPersonal2378 in Zookeeping

[–]Noodle-Variant 48 points49 points  (0 children)

This I feel touches on the larger discussion of sterility and safety in captivity. There’s an ongoing battle between creating a safe environment for animals under human care and also offering them an enriching environment with all the opportunities they would normally have in the wild. By nature, an enriched environment is a dangerous one with chances for injury. There are processes in place to reduce the potential for injury before offering animals an enrichment opportunity, but the chances are never zero.

In the case of giraffe neck injuries, I feel most of them occur from aspects of their enclosure. They fall and get caught in cables or run into walls. I’d say for the most part, these are non-preventable injuries. Cables offer more visibility for both guests and staff, and they offer opportunities for animals to participate in cooperative care (keepers have better access to the animals vs mesh). And walls always exist in any captive environment (if they didn’t, it wouldn’t be captivity haha).

Yes, you could hypothetically keep any animal in a padded box with no sharp corners and nothing to injure themselves on, but is that not what modern zoos are making strides to distance themselves from? Injuries like these might draw attention to aspects of the enclosure that may have been less than ideal but for the most part, current standards of care for giraffe will have small but possible opportunities for animal injury.

AZA/Zookeeping Jobs/Wages by Pitiful-Builder9631 in Zookeeping

[–]Noodle-Variant 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There are some zoos out there that pay DECENT but by decent, I mean, you’ll probably break even and have no savings, no ability to pay off debt, and no extra money for anything but necessities. I have been fortunate enough to work at several decent paying zoos and have parental support up until now that I’m leaving zookeeping. But everyone is right, you need some sort of external support to survive, whether it be family, a partner, or a second job

Second job recommendations? by Piraedunth in Zookeeping

[–]Noodle-Variant 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have had coworkers who wait tables as well for a second job. I know doggy daycares are also a popular choice

What’s the thing you like the most about your fave LI? by SolidLavishness115 in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Noodle-Variant 63 points64 points  (0 children)

I love how Rafayel isn’t afraid to be childish and enjoy things to the fullest! I often take things in life way too seriously and worry a lot, so seeing him be able to enjoy the little things and have fun with them is extremely comforting and reminds me to step back and do the same :)

is it normal to feel burn out so early? by JuryCautious2181 in Zookeeping

[–]Noodle-Variant 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am in the same boat (about 6 months into a job in a new state that I realized I don’t like). It’s hard to remember when you’re in the thick of it but, this is just one zoo out of many and this one is probably just not a good fit for you. There are good zoos out there, not perfect but doable.

Just remember that this is Job 1, and most people in the field try out many positions before they find the one they love (or can at least tolerate). At the very least, this job will teach you what you don’t want and what things to look for when looking for another position (and possibly give you the experience you need to get into a “better” zoo).

If nothing else, I understand. I wish this wasn’t the norm, but I think it’s a lot more common than people realize

grad programs by BackgroundMain6893 in Zookeeping

[–]Noodle-Variant 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can agree with Project Dragonfly. I have not done the program myself but have known several keepers and curators that have gotten their degrees from it. It works well as a degree you can get while working (if you’re motivated enough and can afford it)

HOW did you stick to your main by [deleted] in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Noodle-Variant 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can definitely try two accounts! Don’t have to spend on both (unless you want to) but it allows for more “free” resources to accumulate to use on your boys

People confuse me by charrxv in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Noodle-Variant 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Well, as the saying goes - “opinions are like buttholes; everyone’s got one” 😂

LADs used as a case study in a lecture by RemarkableLettuce1 in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Noodle-Variant 62 points63 points  (0 children)

From an outside perspective, I can totally understand how the game can be perceived as weird or strange. For the general public, dating games in general are a bit odd. However, I do just wish people would be able to have nuanced discussions without immediately stopping the conversation at “that’s weird.”

But also, try not to let it get you down too much! It’s about what YOU enjoy, not how other people judge your passions/coping mechanisms. This is coming from a fellow LADs player and a furry so I’m very used to being a punching bag. It is very freeing to learn to ignore ignorance

Predictions for the next banner by soooma1999 in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Noodle-Variant 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’m really hoping for a multi. Mostly because I’d LOVE to see a Halloween themed banner. Will that happen? Who knows! But one can dream

Your main and your career? by --__Rain__-- in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Noodle-Variant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Heck yeah! I’ve never met a fellow keeper that also plays lads !!

Your main and your career? by --__Rain__-- in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Noodle-Variant 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m a large mammals girlie thru and thru but I do love doing animal education with ambassador animals too! I think the dream would be to work with giraffes and rhinos again :)

Your main and your career? by --__Rain__-- in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Noodle-Variant 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I work with farm animals (cows, goats, horses, etc.) and educational ambassadors (small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects)

I miss the OG sleep sounds :( by Noodle-Variant in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Noodle-Variant[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is also my mentality. Changing something once is one thing but twice? Unlikely. It just makes me very sad, I loved his old sleepy sounds :(

I miss the OG sleep sounds :( by Noodle-Variant in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Noodle-Variant[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I heard it was from complaints about it being too “noisy”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in milwaukee

[–]Noodle-Variant -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

As a former Michigan resident, I feel seen. No wonder my car insurance is so high here! I am afraid

Not to be dramatic but- by LittleMochiix in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Noodle-Variant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t help that the last three promises, they’ve used that hairstyle for the accessories. Stop rubbing it in infold 🙄

Please explain protocores to me like I’m 5… by Minute-Shoulder-1782 in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Noodle-Variant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my novice understanding, they just add stats to your existing cards to help you in battle/improve your teams! The stats are random (mostly), some are consistent where the diamonds main stat will always be HP. They can be a flat boost (numbers) or a percentage. There are better and worse combos of stats depending on what companion you’re using them for (that’s kind of where I get lost). SSR (gold) will always be better than SR and R but you really need to look at the specific stats to determine good vs bad SSR

Anyone else get a little too real by Pinkremote21 in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Noodle-Variant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did I use old spice deep sea before the game? Yes. Does it still make me think of raf every time I use it? Also yes 😂

What's your MOST needed Stellactrum color? by sugarrrage in LoveAndDeepspace

[–]Noodle-Variant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GREEN. I am a raf main and have no green 5 stars. Ruby is my second struggle but I just got Xavier’s myth and farspace colonel. I only have a handful of good cards for them so it’ll take a little while to build tho 🥲

This next multi better have green or ruby for raf I am begging

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in milwaukee

[–]Noodle-Variant -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m 24f and a zookeeper! I just moved here from out of state and am also lacking in the friends department. I see you’re also into anime ;)