Japanese zoos and aquariums temporarily closed due to the coronavirus pandemic are providing encouragement to people at home under social-distancing measures by posting live images and videos of animals online.Such efforts to connect with the public, including rare glimpses into areas of zoo and aquarium facilities not usually open to visitors, have been gaining in popularity, with some expressing gratitude for the comfort provided by animals even in a virtual format.Osaka Tennoji Zoo in western Japan kicked off its first live-streamed program on April 19, with zookeepers showing viewers th…READ FULL ARTICLE
