Original Article on Gawker

Don't get too attached to the Lemurs in this photo. With their numbers diminishing in the wild, zoos are doing their best to promote breeding and prevent extinction. Unfortunately, the lion-tailed macaques in captivity at the St. Louis zoo just won't get it on. And that's why grab your tissues "American zoos are on The Verge of giving up on trying to save them." I know. It's almost too much to bear. But the more animals near extinction, the more zoos are being asked to take in. And sometimes the resources just aren't there, especially when the species in question span mammals, fish, birds, and even insects. Unfortunately, the "save the cutest species" plan isn't valid. Instead, some tough choices are made. To conserve animals effectively,...(read more)