- London Zoo staff coax birds, reptiles, fish and mammals onto scales for their annual weigh-in to monitor health and wellbeing.
- About 400 animals’ measurements are logged into the global ZIMS database to help zookeepers and conservationists track species health.
- Quirky highlights: capybaras Kiwi (45 kg) and Gizmo (50.5 kg) were weighed, while a giant magnolia land snail was just 102.5 g — some animals are trained to step on scales, others lured with snacks.
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