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Adorable Meerkats Learn Some New Tricks During Target Training

6th - Higher Ed
How zookeepers target train animals and what it's used for.
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Polar Bears Slide Around and Play During a "Snow Day" in San Diego

6th - Higher Ed
The San Diego Zoo surprised the bears with the snow day, and they sure look like they're having a blast.
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How Keepers at the San Diego Zoo Keep Their Elephants Healthy

6th - Higher Ed
Regular checkups help keep everybody healthy - but for elephant keepers, that's a really BIG job.
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This Organization is Leading the Fight to Save the Red Panda in the Wild

6th - Higher Ed
Learn how Red Panda Network is protecting red panda populations in the wild.
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Nature's Oddball! Surprising Facts About the Platypus

6th - Higher Ed
Follow along with wildlife ecologist Josh Griffiths as he breaks down some weird facts about one of the most evolutionary distinct mammals on the planet.
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Super-Cute Cheetah Cubs Wrestle and Play at Zoo Nursery

6th - Higher Ed
The baby cheetahs were born at the San Diego Zoo to an inexperienced mom named Malana, who inadvertently caused minor injuries to them. The cubs were taken to a care center to be monitored for medical issues while learning to find their...
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Why a 23-Year-Old Blue-Tongued Skink Named Floyd Needed a Helping Hand

6th - Higher Ed
What zookeepers noticed and how they're stepping in to help.
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What's in Store for this Adorable Baby Armadillo as an Animal Ambassador

6th - Higher Ed
See Domingo, a three-banded armadillo, explore his new environment to get ready for his Animal Ambassador role at the San Diego Zoo.
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White, But Not Albino? This Cobra Is A Very Interesting Looking Creature

6th - Higher Ed
Learn the difference between an albino and a leucistic animal.
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This Baby Hippo Is an All-Star Swimmer!!

6th - Higher Ed
Him and his mom are practically joined at the hip.
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These Specific Tortoises Are Not Good as Pets

6th - Higher Ed
Learn about efforts by conservationist groups to recover animals potentially in conflict with urbanization.
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Penguin Point Breakfast Time Is a Sight to Behold!

6th - Higher Ed
Learn how handlers make sure their penguins maintain a healthy diet.
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Baby Tapir Gets Some Help from Humans Since Mom Can't Care for Him

6th - Higher Ed
See the 13-day-old calf strut around and "test his tiny trunk" as staff help raise the little guy at the San Diego Zoo.
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Crazy Facts About North America's Smallest Falcon

6th - Higher Ed
The American Kestrel is the smallest falcon in North America, but don't let his size fool you. He's still a fierce predator despite his stature and colorful plumage.
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Zoo Animals Munch on Frozen Treats to Keep Cool in the Summer

6th - Higher Ed
See the creative ways keepers at the Maryland Zoo keep their residents cool in warmer weather.
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What is This Unusual-Looking, Water-Loving Mammal?

6th - Higher Ed
It's often thought to be a hippo, pig, or anteater, but it's actually more closely related to horses or rhinos. Do you know what animal it is?
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Behind the Scenes of the Giraffe Exhibit at the San Diego Zoo

6th - Higher Ed
Meet all the members of the herd.
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Best Friends Forever! Tiger Reunites With His Pal After Surgery

6th - Higher Ed
It's his first time back on exhibit after his surgery at the San Diego Zoo veterinary hospital.
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Manatees Are Tough Creatures to Train! How Zookeepers Make It Look Easy!

6th - Higher Ed
Big, gentle, and smart. Meet the manatees of San Diego Zoo.
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Help Your Local Butterfly Populations With These Specific Plants

6th - Higher Ed
Keith Thomas, lead horticulturalist at the San Diego Zoo, explains this and more from the Safari Park's Hidden Jungle.
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Drawing Blood From Elephants Is Really Tough! How Zookeepers Do It With Creativity

6th - Higher Ed
Positive reinforcement helps to build a positive relationship between an animal and its keeper. But sometimes, it's not so easy.
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Behold the Snake-Hunting Secretary Bird's Killer Stomp

6th - Higher Ed
This funny-looking raptor's kick hits with a force five times the bird's body weight, requiring only 10-15 milliseconds of contact with their prey.
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Bighorn Sheep Babies Head-Butt Each Other and It's the Cutest Thing Ever

6th - Higher Ed
At only 2 and 3 weeks old, these bighorn sheep lambs are quite spunky as they leap and play while explore their new surroundings together.
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Why These Vets Are Tracking Giraffes in the Wild

6th - Higher Ed
This species of giraffe is only found in northern Kenya, so tracking them is important for conservation efforts.