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These Baird'sTapirs Love the Water
Visitors to the zoo often mistake these unusual-looking residents for hippos, pigs, or even anteaters. Meet Contessa, Iibu, and Tupi.
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Patagonian Mara "Santiago" is Extremely Sociable
Although he may look like a cross between a rabbit and a deer, he's actually a rodent.
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How Pronghorn Evade Predators on the Prairie
These prairie animals found from Canada all the way to Mexico may look like deer - but there's one key difference.
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A Look Back at the Life of a Beloved Former Circus Elephant
Mila, who spent around 30 years touring New Zealand with the Whirling Brothers Circus, moved to the San Diego Zoo in 2013, but sadly passed away in 2017 at an early age. See the sweet moment Mila made a friend after spending many years...
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Meet Mila, the Last Circus Elephant in New Zealand to Be Given Sanctuary
Follow her on her journey to her new home.
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See Horus, the Baby Reindeer, Get a Bottle Feeding
Learn all about the reindeer weaning process at the San Diego Zoo, and why this little guy is right on track.
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Why Is This Baby Lechwe 'Tucked' Under a Rock and What's a Lechwe, Anyway?
Find out all about this endangered species of antelope.
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Learn How Zookeepers Are Reviving the Gray’s Monitor Lizard Population
These cousins of Komodo dragons are so elusive, they were once believed to be extinct.
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Find Out Why Bears Even Run From the Small, But Fierce, Wolverine
Arguably one of the fiercest animals in the world, wolverines scare off bears and can single-handedly take down moose and elk, despite being only the size of a medium dog.
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This Very Unusual-Looking Creature is Often Mistaken for Other Animals
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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Amazing and Interesting Facts about the Platypus, An Strange One in the Animal Kingdom
The platypus is even weirder than it looks.
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This Amazing Rodent Learns Commands Like a Dog
Meet Santiago, the Patagonian Mara. Watch as Zoo Educator Hannah demonstrates what positive reinforcement is, and why it's an important technique in providing excellent care for animals like Santi.
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Learn How These Squirrels Help With Burrowing Owl Relocation
See how the "ecosystem engineers" build the burrows that the owls live in.
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These Animals Illustrate the Importance of Multi-Species Exhibits
The mixed-species pairings create a more dynamic experience for the animals and provide constant enrichment through species interaction.
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Watch Two Rescued Sea Lions Get Health Checkups
Rocky and Maverick call Utah's Hogle Zoo home after each suffered health issues and were unable to be released back into the wild.
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See GoPro-Wearing Komodo Dragon Ace His Target Training
A demonstration on how to train your dragon.
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This Farm Gives Animals a Second Chance on Todays Daily Diversion
'Don't Forget Us, Pet Us!' is a non profit that strives to create second chances for animals that otherwise would not have one. Watch the full story at: https://youtu.be/vN1tR4epo8s Learn more at: https://dontforgetuspetus.org/ To see...
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A Baby Goat And Emu Find Friendship On Rescue Farm
'Don't Forget Us, Pet Us!' is a non profit that strives to create second chances for animals that otherwise would not have one. While we love all of their animals, Spartacus, the baby goat, holds a special place in our hearts. When...
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This Unusual-Looking Creature is Often Mistaken for Other Animals
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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Animals To Make You Smile!
Dr. Amy Jo Pilmer, a veterinarian in Texas, has a special way with animals and a philosophy that is both simple and heartfelt - "Every little wild animal deserves a chance to live". Enjoy this collection of animal antics from some of our...
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Amazing Facts about the Platypus, An Oddball in the Animal Kingdom
The platypus is even weirder than it looks.
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Giant, Adorable Rodent Learns Commands Like a Dog
Meet Santiago, the Patagonian Mara. Watch as Zoo Educator Hannah demonstrates what positive reinforcement is, and why it's an important technique in providing excellent care for animals like Santi.
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A Trip to Chicago For This Very Lucky Old Tortoise
A few months ago, Al's keepers noticed a difference in his behavior.