Contact: Shirley Bolin
Tel.: (407) 931-6838
Email: Bolin.S@att.net
www.theregalswan.com

ORLANDO, FLORIDA –February 9, 2011 – The Regal Swan® Foundation, Inc., and Gatorland®, “Alligator Capital of the World”, both located in Orlando, Florida have joined forces with Destron Fearing, a global leader in innovative animal identification, to pioneer research and health monitoring using Destron Fearing’s LifeChip microchips with Bio-Therm technology in swans, alligators and snakes.

With help from Destron Fearing engineers, Regal Swan’s veterinarians and research teams will address the issue of micro-chip migration in cygnets (baby swans) so that young birds can be micro-chipped at an earlier age in the event veterinary medical treatment is needed. Microchip migration in alligators and snakes will be addressed by Gatorland’s veterinarians and researchers.

Based in St.Paul, Minnesota, Destron Fearing is a subsidiary of Digital Angel (OTC BB: DIGA), an advanced technology company in the field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions. The company’s LifeChip microchips use a patented bio-compatible material, BioBond®, which secures the microchip to the administration site within 24 hours of placement. Additionally, LifeChips utilize Bio-Therm technology to check an animal’s temperature through the use of microchip and RFID reader.

Commenting on the joint effort, Dan Ellsworth, Senior-Vice President of Destron Fearing, said, “RFID technology has been a proven resource in the field of animal health. Working together with the Regal Swan® Foundation and Gatorland® has offered Destron Fearing a unique opportunity to aid veterinarian medical research which may expand the practical use of our technology with different animals.”

Presently, baby swans cannot be micro-chipped until they have developed muscle structure to hold the microchip in place. If veterinary medical treatment is required during the first 1-3 months, there is no viable way of keeping medical records on the young birds using microchips during this period. Gatorland will study body temperature data from snakes and crocodiles to help breeders and owners with temperatures to enhance the husbandry efforts of reptiles.

By using Destron Fearing technology a new tool will be employed in the preventative care and overall health monitoring of swans and reptiles.

About Destron Fearing and Digital Angel
Destron Fearing is a subsidiary of Digital Angel (OTC BB: DIGA), an advanced technology company in the field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions. Digital Angel's products are utilized around the world in such applications as pet identification, using its patented, FDA-approved implantable microchip; livestock identification and herd management using visual and radio frequency identification (RFID) ear tags; and global positioning systems (GPS) search and rescue beacons for army, navy and air force applications worldwide. For further information please visit www.destronfearing.com and www.digitalangel.com .

About LifeChip
LifeChip Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Microchips offer a unique and unalterable means of animal identification. LifeChip Microchips, about the size of a grain of rice, contain a passive transponder programmed with a unique 15 digit ISO-compliant number. Once in place these microchips can be read by any Destron Fearing or ISO-compliant reader. Each LifeChip is capped with a patented, bio-compatible material called Bio-Bond® which secures the microchip to the administration site within 24 hours of placement. LifeChip Bio-Thermo® is also available in some versions of the microchip and a way to monitor body temperature in animals.

About The Regal Swan® Foundation, Inc
The Regal Swan® Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to the humane treatment and veterinary medical care of swans worldwide. The Regal Swan® has received the Jefferson Award, the National Daily “Point of Light” Award, as well as the Governor’s “Point of Light Award”, for its dedication to the care of swans. The researchers have authored a book on the care of captive swans, entitled Swan Keeper’s Handbook: A Guide to the Care of Captive Swans by Krieger Publishing, released in 2003. For more information about The Regal Swan®, please visit www.theregalswan.com.

The Regal Swan® Foundation, Inc., a 5013c non-profit organization. (Registration: # CH25152. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

About Gatorland
Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve, combining “Old Florida” charm with exciting new exhibits and entertainment. The park opened in 1949. Today, it provides affordable-priced family fun with thousands of alligators, crocodiles, an aviary, breeding marsh with observation tower, petting zoo, nature walk, educational wildlife programs, Gatorland award-winning gift shop, Florida’s best train ride, restaurant, Gator Gully Splash Park and one-of-a-kind reptilian shows including the Gator Wrestlin’Show, Gator Jumparoo and Up-close Encounters Show. And, don’t miss the world’s largest collection of giant white alligators in the new White Gator Swamp. To find out more about “Orlando’s only Theme Park with Bite and Attitude”, visit us online at www.gatorland.com or call 1-800-393-JAWS.

Group Photo
Researchers from The Regal Swan® Foundation, Inc. and Gatorland® pose for a group photo with Dr. Christopher W. Brown, veterinarian for The Regal Swan® Foundation, Inc. The group was the first to microchip swans, alligators and snakes using Destron Fearing’s LifeChips® with Bio-Therm® technology. Left to Right: Gloria Cooper, Janet McDonald, Neal McDonald, Sheila Bolin, CEO, The Regal Swan® Foundation, Inc.; Angi Perretti, Sally Graziano, Dr. Christopher W. Brown; Cathy Duncan; Tim Williams, Director of Media Productions and Katy Sprobl, Manager of Animal Services from Gatorland®.

Alligator Microchipped with LifeChip® with Bio-Therm® Technology
Katy Sprobl, Manager of Animal Services and Tim Williams, Director of Media Productions from Gatorland® and Dr. Christopher W. Brown, veterinarian for the Regal Swan® Foundation, Inc.¸ microchip an alligator using the Destron Fearing LifeChip® with Bio-Therm® technology. This is the first time a microchip with Bio-Therm® technology has been used in alligators.

Snake Microchipped with a LifeChip® with Bio-Therm® Technology
Katy Sprobl, Manager of Animal Services, Gatorland® holds a Burmese python as Dr. Christopher W. Brown, veterinarian for The Regal Swan® Foundation, Inc., injects a LifeChip® with Bio-Therm® technology into the snake.

Below: Swan Microchipped with a LifeChip® with Bio-Therm® Technology
Researchers from The Regal Swan® Foundation, Inc. help Dr. Christopher W. Brown veterinarian, The Regal Swan® Foundation, Inc., as he injects a LifeChip® with Bio-Therm® technology into a Mute Swan. Left to right: Sally Graziano, Sheila Bolin, CEO, The Regal Swan® Foundation, Inc.; Dr. Brown, Gloria Cooper and Angi Perretti.

All Photos by Shirley A. Bolin. Copyright 2011. The Regal Swan® Foundation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Used by Special Permission.