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The Unique Name for the World's Largest Land Crab

6th - Higher Ed
Learn all about coconut crabs and where they get their interesting name.
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The Importance of Target Training for This Endangered Iguana Species

6th - Higher Ed
Target training is an important way to keep the iguana mentally stimulated and encourage natural foraging behaviors. It also comes in handy when needing to do a medical exam or transport them.
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Adorable Meerkat Pups Nap Together After Playing All Day Long

6th - Higher Ed
After a long day of wrestling, chasing each other, and digging... the four meerkat pups were ready for a snooze.
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Experience the Joyous Celebration Around the Birth of a New Giraffe Calf

6th - Higher Ed
Having a new giraffe calf at the San Diego Zoo is always an exciting event.
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The Reason Why Mountain Lions Go By So Many Different Names

6th - Higher Ed
Meet San Diego Zoo’s mountain lion siblings and learn why the big cat is known as a puma, cougar, ghost cat and other names.
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Come Along on the Journey of Breakfast Time for these Cute, Hoofed Baby Animals

6th - Higher Ed
Ever wondered what it's like to take care of baby animals for a living? This might be the most fun job in the world.
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Off Leash Hours With This Super Fast Cheetah!

6th - Higher Ed
Take a trip to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and witness the fastest land animal accelerate from 0-60 in 3.4 seconds. Guess how long each stride is?
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Ever Wonder How Much Bamboo a Giant Panda Can Eat in a Day?

6th - Higher Ed
See what a "bamboo cake" looks like for a giant panda cub's birthday.
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Incredible Footage of Zoo Reindeer Experiencing Snow for the First Time

6th - Higher Ed
It's all part of Reindeer Enrichment day at the San Diego Zoo.
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A Playdate Between These Two Totally Different Animal Friends is the Cutest Thing Ever

6th - Higher Ed
The San Diego Zoo felt Chutti and Moo Moo Kitty would make good companions since they have similar demeanors.
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Adorable Footage Shows Red River Hog Piglets Exploring a Brand New World

6th - Higher Ed
At three weeks old, the world is their oyster.
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What Animal Has Zebra-Like Stripes, But is Actually More Closely Related to a Giraffe?

6th - Higher Ed
They may have striped markings that resemble zebras, but they are more closely related to a different African animal.
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What's Got Zookeepers Excited About These Fiji Iguana Hatchlings?

6th - Higher Ed
See how zookeepers keep an eye on their development in the egg via a process known as candling.
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Find Out The Differences in Survival Features of These Unique Fox Species

6th - Higher Ed
Learn all about the arctic fox, the fennec fox, and the swift fox.
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How the Crafty Blue Tongued Skink Fools Predators

6th - Higher Ed
If you want to avoid predators, pretending to be a poisonous lizard can help you survive.
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Watch as a Brand-New Baby Giraffe Takes His First Steps

6th - Higher Ed
This giraffe is greeting the world for the first time.
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Predator vs Prey: How the Flat-Shelled Pancake Tortoise Slips Away

6th - Higher Ed
He may not have speed, but this tortoise has more than one trick up his shell to evade predators.
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Why Animals of the Ituri Forest Are Feasting on Pumpkins

6th - Higher Ed
Learn how zookeepers use enrichment to encourage species-specific behaviors, and why it's so important.
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Watch as Zoo Medical Residents Give a Panda an Ultrasound to Check His Heart

6th - Higher Ed
Gao Gao has a condition where a part below one of his valves is narrowed, and the ultrasound helps medical staff monitor the efficacy of medication.
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The Touching Story of Two Unlikely Animal Pals

6th - Higher Ed
Friends can come in all shapes, sizes, and sometimes, even different species! Learn about Ruuxa the cheetah and Raina the dog, who after a medical emergency became an inseparable pair.
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Zookeepers Have Learned Some Wild Things About These Animals of Africa's Ituri Forest

6th - Higher Ed
Okapis, black duikers, and hippos, oh my! See what zookeepers have learned about these different animals since spending more time with them.
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Footage Shows Jaguar Dragging Away Giant Feeding Bowl Like a Carcass

6th - Higher Ed
Keepers aren't entirely sure why she loves the bowl so much, only that it may be a natural behavior similar to dragging a carcass away for later consumption.
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Meet a Spider Monkey Who Gets Seasonal Allergies Just Like Humans

6th - Higher Ed
Ebony is one of Utah Hogle Zoo's oldest residents.