Annual animal count kicks off at London Zoo
Updated 10:31, 28-Jun-2018
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A zookeeper observing a praying mantis during an audit at London Zoo. This annual stocktake is conducted to collect and record information about the animals.

A zookeeper observing a praying mantis during an audit at London Zoo. This annual stocktake is conducted to collect and record information about the animals.

A keeper counts Humboldt Penguins during the stocktake. Last year, over 18,500 animals from a total of 712 species were counted, measured and weighed, according to the BBC’s report.

A keeper counts Humboldt Penguins during the stocktake. Last year, over 18,500 animals from a total of 712 species were counted, measured and weighed, according to the BBC’s report.

The critically endangered Sumatran Tiger is one of the species being counted.

The critically endangered Sumatran Tiger is one of the species being counted.

A zookeeper counting meerkats. The information will be shared globally to help manage databases for endangered animals.

A zookeeper counting meerkats. The information will be shared globally to help manage databases for endangered animals.

A zookeeper measures a snail on his forefinger.

A zookeeper measures a snail on his forefinger.

A zookeeper counts camels at London Zoo. It usually takes a week to complete the annual stocktake.

A zookeeper counts camels at London Zoo. It usually takes a week to complete the annual stocktake.