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We have talked about Rocky Shores in earlier issues of The SAFARI, and we will con-tinue to provide updates as the project takes shape. Here, though, I’d like to describe some of the impacts a project of this scope has on the Zoo. Tearing up nearly four acres of the Zoo’s 42 total acres creates a “ripple-effect” of impacts.

Where did the animals go? Some of our animals had to be moved to new homes to prepare for Rocky Shores construction. Our black bears are now living on a wooded hillside at the Oregon Zoo. The penguins and red panda are being sent to other accred-ited zoos with appropriate facilities. Many of the animals, however, have been moved to other areas right here in the Zoo. Our Animal Care and Operations Departments have worked together to modify existing facilities or, in some cases, build entirely new homes for some of the displaced animals. Our cougars and Chacoan peccaries now reside in refurbished areas near the prairie dogs, while our bobcat, llamas and bald eagles now live on the hill south of the camels. Our ostriches similarly have moved to new digs. Next time you visit, look for these animals in their new locations.

Will construction close the Zoo? The Zoo will remain open all winter, as always. The Zoo’s food service is now consolidated to three locations, as the old Bear Grotto snack stand is gone. Through the winter, the Beastro will be the primary food location. Another change for guests is the closure of the old bridge at the west end of the Zoo. We hope to have our dramatic new gateway bridge installed by December, but, in the mean-time, pedestrian traffic stops at the Primate Building. We will minimize inconveniences to our guests throughout the construction of Rocky Shores.

Our employees are also affected by Rocky Shores construction. New enclosures mean different animal-care techniques and schedules. Staff parking will be disrupted temporarily or long-term, and access to certain areas near the construction will be af-fected. We all have our comfortable routines, and those routines are sure to be disrupted by a big project like this.

Of course, the reward at the end will be better homes for our animals and fantastic experiences for our members and guests.

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CRAIG DINSMOREEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Work has begun on the Rocky Shores project! With the demolition of the 50-year-old

bear grottos and our other aging facilities, the site at the northwest corner of the Zoo is now ready to be transformed into a new complex of animal homes for polar bears, seals

and sea lions, river otters and bald eagles. Construction will last about 18 months, with animals moving into their new homes in early 2012 and a public opening in the spring of that year.

Rocky Shores is made possible by passage of the “Renew the Zoo” bond in 2008 by Salt Lake County voters. We are grateful for this support.

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ZooLights! Where Wildlife Meets Wild Lights!

And don’t forget $3 Thursdays, courtesy of Little Caesars! Visit any Little Caesars restaurant along the Wasatch Front, pick up a $3 admission voucher and be admitted to ZooLights! for only $3 per person any Thursday evening (December 9, 16, 23 or 30).

ZooLights! kicks off on Friday, December 3, and will oper-ate nightly through December 31 (excluding Christmas night).– New this year –

Your children can visit the Jolly Old Elf himself ev-ery night through December 24 at Santa’s Station. ZooLights! is now open on Chritmas Eve!

A section of the Zoo that has been off-limits during the previous three ZooLights! will now be open with more lights and more animals!

The music throughout ZooLights! has been im-proved. There will be ice carvers in the main plaza and, of course, the fanciful Conservation Carousel in the Oasis Plaza will be operating.

But best of all may be the addition to two of Santa’s reindeer! Yup, LIVE reindeer! Join us for the rein-deer parade each evening at 5:15 when the reindeer are walked through the entry plaza to their holding area at Santa’s station.

Mark your calendar to attend Utah’s largest animated holiday light display!

December 3 – 31 ,2010Sunday - Thursday 5 – 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday 5 – 9 p.m.(Closed Christmas night)

Members will receive $1 offalready-low admission prices anyevening throughout ZooLights!

Member adults: $5Member children: $3

over the age of 2

Plus, receive an extra $1 off admission if you visit during Zoo Member Nights, December 8 and 9. And, if you have a

Zoo Booster level membership or higher, you can visit ZooLights! for FREE Friday,

December 10.

ZooLights! is proud to be sponsored by

Get that parka out of storage, dust off your Bing Cros-by and Johnny Mathis Christmas CDs and get ready to visit Hogle Zoo’s fourth annual ZooLights!

See your Zoo transformed into a winter wonderland all aglow with over one million twinkling lights. Stroll among 165 colorful, animated animal and holiday-themed displays scattered throughout Zoo grounds, en-joy festive seasonal treats (including deep fried s’mores – a ZooLights! exclusive!) and check items off your gift list in Wild Zootique.

For updated ZooLights! information, including operat-ing hours, visit www.hoglezoo.org or call the ZooLights!

hotline at (801) 584-1750.

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Welcome to the big birds . . .

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A t the Zoo’s Primate Forest exhibit, zoo keepers are trying something that is rarely done in zoos: displaying two species of mon-keys together. The black howler monkeys, Inti and Sophie, were moved from the Primate Building to Primate Forest in August. Then they were introduced to our older spider monkey pair, Lemon and Ebony, and the introduction went very well. Recently,

keepers added the two young female spider monkeys, Yoko and Kira, to the mix. Yoko and Kira were more challenging because they were very interested in the howler monkeys and enjoyed doing a little chasing.

The decision to mix the two species of monkeys that both live in the tropical rainforests in Central and South America was based on a number of factors:

• The size of the exhibit,• The area of the exhibit for each species and, • The temperament of individual animals.

Increased environmental enrichment for the animals is another important benefit in creating this mixed-species exhibit. On your next visit to the Zoo, make time to stop by Primate Forest to watch the entertaining antics and interactions of these New

World primates.

Mixing it upat the Zoo

A t birth, a golden lion tamarin is fully furred with open eyes. It weighs only about 2 ½ ounces and is the size of a C battery. Unlike most primates, dad helps mom care for the young.

In the wild, these endangered primates live in the rainforest on the Atlantic coast of southeastern Brazil.

F or the first time in almost 20 years, the Zoo now exhibits ostriches, the flight-less birds that roam the African savanna

and desert lands.Among birds, the ostrich is a record-breaker.

Records include:

• The tallest bird, standing up to nine feet tall.

• The heaviest bird, weighing up to 350 pounds.

• The fastest-running bird, running just over 40 miles an hour for a short distance and keeping up a speed of more than 30 mph over longer distances.

• One of the few birds that does not fly, using their their wings for displays and courtship, as well as helping them balance when running.

Another endangered monkey born at the Zoo

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The Zoo’s Green Team encouraged the staff to once again look for new ways to com-mute. This summer was our seventh year of the Ultimate Alternate Transportation Challenge.

Zoo employees were encouraged to bike, walk, carpool or ride TRAX to work! Together we saved more than 20,000 miles, or 11 tons of CO2, the equivalent of plant-ing 55 trees!

Zoo staffrides to the challenge!

G o i n g G r e e n !T his year, the Zoo became a member of

Salt Lake City’s e2 Business program.As a part of this program, we have

the opportunity to network with other like-minded businesses, which is a great tool in helping us reach our green goals! One goal that our Green Team is focusing on is how to reduce our energy consumption – a chal-lenge in a zoo setting!

The Salt Lake City Environmentally and Economically sustainable (e2) business pro-gram is designed to recognize and support the Salt Lake City business community and economy. This program has brought Salt Lake City to the forefront in national and international environmental leadership.

Gorillas are on the brink of extinction. They’re calling on YOU to donate your phone today!

By donating your phone, you are:• Diverting your phone from landfill.

• Helping the Zoo raise money for the Pole Pole Foundation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support the anti-poaching patrol units.

• Lessening the demand for coltan mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Gorilla populations are dwindling while our use of cell phones is increasing. This is putting a major demand on an ore called coltan, which is mined both in and out of Africa. This mineral is used in many electronic devices, such as cell phones. The mining of coltan within the Con-go River Basin is contributing to forest loss and unrest in the region and is accelerating the loss of gorillas at an alarmingly fast rate.

When you need to replace your phone, make sure you recycle it! You can drop it off at the Zoo’s Guest Ser-vices Office year-round.

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RestaurantsA Piece of Heaven Candy Company

Blue Plate Diner

Café Madrid

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Cookies by Design

Davanza’s at Foothill

Dolcetti Gelato

Donovan’s

Earth Fruits Yogurt

Finn’s Cafe

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Gourmet Fusion: Personal Chef

Happy Monkey Hummus

Ichiban

It’s Tofu

J Wong’s Asian Bistro

Noodles & Company

Paradise Bakery and Cafe

PF Chang’s China Bistro

Raw Bean Coffeehouse

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Sage’s Café

Sapa Bar and Grill

Taste of the Wild Catering

Thaifoon Taste of Asia

Wild Grape Bistro

A special thank you goes to:

ConservatorAmerican Express

StewardBremenn Research Labs

ExplorerCLR Design Inc.La Caille

PreservationistBruce BastianCMT EngineeringPaul DouganGeorge S. & Dolores Doré Eccles

FoundationThe Hogle GroupRobert D. KentService System AssociatesSIRQV ChocolatesWells Fargo Foundation

NaturalistMarian Connelly-Jones, In Memory of

Gary ConnellyJohn GarffKennecott Utah Copper CorporationJeffrey and Tatiana MillerThe George Q. Morris FoundationPackaging Corporation of AmericaPrince, Yeates & GeldzahlerLon RichardsonRichter7Schultz & WilliamsShutterboothJames Steele and Linda WolcottThe Tetris GroupJoseph and Margaret VilandZions Bank

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The 13th annual Zoo Rendezvous gala – Hogle Zoo’s largest fundraiser – was held Thursday, September 9, with more than 700 guests in attendance. This year, the Zoo went with a “green” theme: “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.”

Entertainment on the Oasis Plaza was provided by the Mark Chaney Trio and the Main Plaza featured The Sensations for Soul. Guests were invited to enjoy cart tours and rides on the Conservation Carousel and many attended programs at Elephant Encounter and enjoyed up-close animal experiences. The pachyderm program featured Christie, mother of baby elephant Zuri, using her trunk to paint a work of art!

A psychic and palm and tarot card readers were popular among guests, who also had the opportunity to capture happy memories on film at photo booths located throughout the Zoo’s party. Delicious food was plentiful, with the cuisine of 27 restaurants, including the Zoo’s own “Taste of the Wild.”

This year, in keeping with a green theme, “recycling stations” were located near the food booths, with volunteers on hand to dispose of and recycle food plates and cups. Hogle Zoo wants to acknowledge the assistance of nearly 100 volunteers and the never-ending assistance of members of the Zoo staff who were busy for weeks and months to ensure the success of the “wildest party in town.”

Items in this year’s auction included a “feature table” with, among other things, a one-week vacation at The Villa Aves del Paraiso in Manzinello, Mexico -- a $13,000 value! There was also an opportunity to bid on a stay at the Ritz-Carlton Westchester in Manhattan, New York, and a family portrait sitting by Bradford Renais-sance Portraits. This package was valued at $8,000. An ostrich made by Tim Little out of recycled materials and an East African secretary bird made out of recycled metal were both hits among gala attendees. Ari Diamonds generously donated an 18-karat white gold over pavé-set diamond heart necklace.

Auction items unique to Hogle Zoo included lunch and a private tour of the new L.S. Skaggs Animal Health Center with Associate Director – Animal Health, Dr. Nancy Carpenter, a ceramic platter painted by Christie the elephant, a giraffe feeding for 10 people, breakfast with Zoo Director Craig Dinsmore and much more.

Pavers displayed in the shape of a snake located in the Zoo’s Oasis Plaza were available for purchase at a discount. And, as Hogle Zoo begins construction on its biggest exhibit yet, Rocky Shores, the future home to the polar bears, Hogle Zoo wanted the opinion of long-time gala supporters and donors. Nearly 80 guests shared their thoughts and were rewarded with a free Super Sonic car wash coupon.

Circle September 8, 2011 on your calendar now and plan to attend our gala next year. It’s “a wild affair!”

November25 Feast with the Beasts9 a.m. – noon

Free with Zoo admission or membership.Get all the visiting relatives out of your kitchen and up to the Zoo for our Thanksgiving Feast with the Beasts. Our animals will be receiv-ing tasty treats all morning, from pumpkin pies for the apes, to giant pumpkins for the elephants, from the Utah Pumpkin Growers Association.

Visit our website for a detailed schedule.

December3-24;26-31 ZooLights!Sunday – Thursday, 5 – 8 p.m.Friday and Saturday, 5 – 9 p.m.

Adults/$6; child (3-12)/$4 and Senior (65+)/$4Bring the family or a date and see your Zoo like you’ve never seen it before! Admission discount for Zoo members.

8-10 Member Night at ZooLights!Wednesday – Thursday, 5 – 8 p.m.Friday, 5 – 9 p.m.Get an extra discount on Zoolights! Admission for just $4 per adult and $2 per child!

10 ZooLights! ZooBooster NightFriday, 5 – 9 p.m.ZooBooster Members will receive free admission to ZooLights!

11,12,18,19,23 Breakfast with Santa9 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.

Enjoy a hot breakfast with Santa while visiting with some of the Zoo’s smaller animals. Kids get to share their Christmas gift lists, get a fun photo with the Jolly Old Elf himself and build a holiday craft. Since Zoo admission is included with your tick-ets, following breakfast, feel free to romp around the Zoo and check out our animals that prefer the colder

temperatures. Book now as this popular event fills up fast. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call (801) 584-1769.

January15 18th annual World of the Wild Art

Show Submissions9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Submit your art work depicting wildlife and “wildnature.” All types of mediums, 2-D and 3-D are accepted. Each artist can submit up to three pieces of art work with a $25 entry fee. The art work must have been completed in the last three years and the show is open to living Utah artists only. For more informa-tion, call (801) 584-1739.

Jan29-Mar13 18th annual World of the Wild Art Show

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Free with Zoo admission or membership.The Zoo will be holding its 18th an-nual art exhibit. This show has grown to be one of the best venues in Utah for viewing wildlife and nature art.

February11or12 Mating Dances6 – 9 p.m.

$30/person (10% discount for mem-bers), ages 18 and upHave you ever seen an elephant flirt or a grebe get a girl? Sometimes dating ideas can come from the most unlikely sources. Join us for a fun, relaxed evening as you participate in dolphin courtship displays, find your pheromone match, practice mating calls and enjoy some delicious food

catered by A Taste of the Wild!

12 Valentine’s Day Breakfast7:45 – 10 a.m.

$15/adults, $10/12 and under (10% discount for members)Sweet-talk your parents into attend-ing this great program. You will learn about flirting in the animal world, play games, meet some furry friends up close and make a special valen-tine for the animals.

For more information about these and other upcoming Hogle Zoo special events, visit www.hoglezoo.org.

2010 - 2011 EventsClick on the event name or button for more information.

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EdZoocationADULT PROGRAMMINGUHZ Book Club$5 per person at the door for 2010 membership$10 per person at the door for 2011 membershipJoin staff from Utah’s Hogle Zoo the first Thursday of the month for a discussion of a different zoo - or conservation-related book each time. Cost is $10 at the door and includes light re-freshments. Book Club meets from 7 – 9 p.m. For adults 14 and up. Please note that we cannot accommodate children during book club meetings.December 2: Desert Solitaire by Edward AbbeyJanuary 6: The Life of Pi by Yann MartelFebruary 3: Cadillac Desert by Marc ReisnerMarch 3: Animals Make Us Human by Temple Grandin

Mating DancesAges 18 and up$30 per person (10% discount for members)Have you ever seen an elephant flirt or a grebe get a girl? Sometimes dating ideas can come from the most unlikely sources. Join us for a fun, relaxed evening as you participate in dolphin courtship displays, find your pheromone match, practice mating calls and enjoy some delicious food catered by A Taste of the Wild!February 11 6 – 9 p.m.February 12 6 – 9 p.m.

TEACHER WORKSHOPThe Zoo and Your ClassroomAges: Certified K-12 TeachersCost: $15Learn how to bring the Zoo into your classroom, enhance your fieldtrips and access one-of-a-kind resources. Fee includes animal encounters, lesson plans and more! Re-licensure points available.November 20 10 a.m. – Noon

CLASSESKeeper CampAges 12-17$100 per child (10% discount for members)Do you dream about animals? Do you think measuring, scrub-bing, sweeping and interacting with wild animals are good ways to spend your day? Have you always wanted to be a zookeeper? Well, here is your chance to see if you have what it takes. Come to the Zoo for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes fun-filled day. Participants will spend their day with a staff member preparing animal diets, cleaning exhibits and creating enrich-ment for some of our animals. We will provide lunch, a T-shirt and a keeper-tastic time!Restrictions:

• Participants must submit a current (within three months of camp date) and certified negative TB test two weeks prior to camp.

• Participants must wear weather-appropriate clothing and shoes that can get dirty and wet. Shoes must have closed toes and heels must be covered.

• Due to the nature of the program, each camp is limited to 4 participants (Minimum 2 participants).

Dec 11 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Dec 28 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Wizards of Winter$20 per child (10% discount for members)Join us as we discover which animals look forward to a winter wonderland. Find out who has the perfect winter coat, how animals keep from slipping on the ice, and who wears a built-in down coat. Class includes an animal ambassador visit, a story, a song and a craft. Adults attend with children ages 3-5; unreg-istered siblings cannot be accommodated.January 11 9:30 a.m. – Noon

Armored Armadillos & Chilly Chinchillas$20 per child (10% discount for members)Why does an armadillo need thick skin or a chinchilla so much hair? Come learn some of the secrets of these two amaz-ing mammals and their special adaptations for survival. Class includes an animal ambassador visit, a story, a song and a craft. Adults attend with children ages 3-5; unregistered siblings can-not be accommodated.February 8 9:30 a.m. – Noon

Hissin’ & Hootin’$20 per child (10% discount for members)Come join us as we rap about raptors. Find out who can see best in the dark, who can fly 200 miles per hour and who sounds like a horse in this feather-filled class? Class includes an animal ambassador visit, a story, a song and a craft. Adults attend with children ages 3-5; unregistered siblings cannot be accommodated.March 8 9:30 a.m. – Noon

SCOUT PROGRAMSReptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge$15 per Scout, leaders free. No unregistered children.Some are slippery, some are slimy; few are scary. Learn more about reptiles and amphibians and get to know a few in person as you work on your merit badge. We will finish requirements 1-7, 9b and 10. We recommend that Scouts do requirement 8b to complete their badge.March 24 6 – 9 p.m.

FAMILY PROGRAMMINGValentine’s Day Breakfast$15 per adult$10 per child 12 & under (10% discount for members)Sweet-talk your parents into attending this great program. You will learn about flirting in the animal world, play games, meet some furry friends up close and make a special valentine for the animals.February 12 7:45 – 10 a.m.

Click on the class name orarrow for more information.

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Animal Encounters - Giraffes 10–10:30a.m.$39pernonmember/$30permemberPrice includes Zoo admission.Families welcome. This experience can accommodate 1-10 guests. Advance reservations required.November 20 November 27 December 4December 11 December 18 January 8January 15 January 22 January 29February 5 February 12 February 19February 26 March 5

Animal Encounters - Rainforest9:30–10a.m.$29pernonmember/$20permemberPrice includes Zoo admission.This experience is designed for ages 5 and up and canaccommodate 1-5 guests. Advance reservations required.November 20 December 4 December 18January 8 January 22 February 5

Animal Encounters - Bats2–2:30p.m.$49pernonmember/$40permemberPrice includes Zoo admission.This experience is designed for ages 12 and up and canaccommodate 1-2 guests. Advance reservations required. November 26 December 3 December 10December 17 December 31 January 7January 14 January 21 January 28February 4 February 11 February 18February 25 March 4 March 5

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How about 42 lush acres filled with more than 800 animals from around the world…hands-on animal encounters and exciting shows . . . and a year of special events that bring a family together for laughter, learning and memories that last a lifetime.

Well, it all comes in one package, with membership at Hogle Zoo!

Hogle Zoo is getting ready for the holiday . . . and we’ve got a perfect gift idea for you!

Remember - a membership gives unlimited free admission for a family, plus free or discounted admission to over 130 zoos and aquariums across North America, discounts on gift and food purchases, train rides, carousel rides and Zoo classes as well as exclu-sive members - only events!

Purchase a gift membershipor renew yours now!

To order, visit Hogle Zoo’s Member & Guest Services Office or call (801) 584-1769.Orders must be received by December 17 for mail delivery by December 24.

Have you ever wanted to do something really different, cool or special at the Zoo? This is your chance! You can now feed gi-raffes, fruit bats or rainforest ani-mals here at the Zoo. Now’s the time to buy an encounter for you and your family to enjoy or buy one or two to give as holiday gifts. To purchase, visit our website at www.hoglezoo.org or stop by the Zoo’s Member and Guest Services office.

Utah Zoological Society2600 East Sunnyside Avenue

Salt Lake City, Utah 84108

Open every day at 9 a.m.Closed Christmas and

New Year’s Day

(801) 582-1631

Development ext. 708 Docents ext. 713 Education ext. 763 Events Hotline ext. 750 Event Sales ext. 761 Group Ticketing ext. 761 Marketing ext. 749 Membership ext. 744 Public Relations ext. 729 Volunteers ext. 737 Zootique ext. 734

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Using Your Zoo MannersUtah’s Hogle Zoo is always a wonderful place to visit, and we love to see you often. While you’re here, you can help your favorite animal citizens live long, happy and healthy lives by using your “zoo manners.”

• Please respect the special diets of the animals. Treats or “people food” can cause stomach problems for these wonderful creatures.

• Please help us by not throwing items into the habitats of the animals. Even simple objects can be hazardous if swallowed.

• Fences and barriers around the animal areas are there for your safety. Please stay on the walkways and viewing areas.

• Respect our animals by not tapping on the glass, making excessive noise or teasing the animals.

• Hogle Zoo is proud to be a clean-air facility. Thank you for not smok-ing on Zoo grounds - including our entrance area and parking lot.

Before you come to the Zoo

• Thank you for understanding why you cannot bring your pet to the Zoo. We allow service animals for our disabled guests. Re-member to check with Guest Services for exact instructions if you are here with a service animal.

• When visiting the Zoo, don’t bring balloons, water guns, glass containers, alcoholic beverages, laser pointers, stickers, Frisbees™ or confetti.

• The Zoo is a great place to stroll. Our handicapped guests are welcome to use wheelchairs and scooters. We ask that others visit without their bicycles, tricycles, heely shoes, in-line or roller skates, skateboards or scooters.

We hope you have a safe, fun and unique educational encounter with wildlife on your Zoo visit. Help us make a Zoo visit enjoyable for all. If you see others not using their “zoo manners,” call our Security Department (801) 584-1769 or tell a Zoo employee.

Hogle Zoo’s animal care staff makes a daily difference in the lives of animals for whom they care. And a couple of them received national recognition for the job they’ve done.

Small Animal Building-Temperate Zone Primary Keeper Nathan Strong and Primary Relief Keeper Kimber Clark were the recent recipients of the American Association of Zoo Keepers Certificate of Excellence in Exhibit Design Renovation for the work they did to renovate the black-footed cat habitat.

The award recognizes the renovation of the black-footed cat exhibit that resulted in the birth of a kitten in May 2009. The endangered cat is the smallest of African felines.

In the spring of 2008, staff started construction to improve the exhibit by providing visual barriers, more open space, room for live vegetation and multiple dens.