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A Significant Hatch of Condor Chicks Excites Zookeepers!
Learn why this hatch is so significant.
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Have You Ever Wondered Why Horseshoe Crabs Have Blue Blood?
Learn why, and more amazing facts about this unique species.
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Find Out More About Fruit Bats, One of the Most Interesting Creatures on the Planet
Did you know the Rodrigues fruit bat (a.k.a. "flying fox") has a wingspan of three feet?
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This Might Be The Coolest Thing You’ll See All Day
Contrary to popular belief, penguins don't only live in cold, icy locations... some are beach bums! These penguins have made a home on the shores of the southwest coast of Africa.
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This Type of Birth Is The Most Common Among River Hippos
After an 8-month gestation period, zookeepers are excited to witness the birth of a new male calf from mother Funani.
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Most River Hippos Are Actually Born Underwater
After an 8-month gestation period, zookeepers are excited to witness the birth of a new male calf from mother Funani.
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The Life of Houston Toads Will Surprise You!
How zookeepers select pairs for breeding to then release the eggs into the wild.
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This Desert Tortoise Is Known as Trucker and He Has a Remarkable Story
Find out how he came to live at Utah's Hogle Zoo over 30 years ago, and why he's in for a checkup today.
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Check Out The Deadliest Part of a Platypus
Male platypuses use this unique, hidden defense mechanism to fend off other males in the breeding season.
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Wow! These Beautiful Sandhill Cranes Are a Sight to See!
Learn about these birds' migratory habits and meet Garrett and Allie, two residents of the Maryland Zoo's aviary.
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These Extinct Horse Species Are Being Restored at the San Diego Zoo
One foal at a time! The Przewalski's Horse went extinct in the wild in the 1980s, so a number of zoos started breeding programs with the intent of releasing them back into their native habitat.
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A Huge Cake for This Amazing Panda Cub Turning One!
The incredible treat is made of ice and bamboo, bamboo leaves, apples, and drizzled honey.
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You Have To See This Amazing Video of Lorikeets Feeding on Nectar
These birds are in nectar heaven at San Diego Zoo's Lorikeet Landing.
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Watch Out for This Adorable Serval Kitten!
This little cub is learning everything he can from mom, but he's still got a long way to go.
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Meerkats Have So Much Fun Doing This Specific Thing
It's time for some "holiday" enrichment at the San Diego Zoo.
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Exploring a New Jungle Gym with Mom! This Adorable Baby Orangutan Is Having So Much Fun
Meet eight-month-old orangutan Aisha, who's starting to get curious about her surroundings.
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Animal Care Specialists Detail What They Look For in a Newborn Panda Cub
Meet giant panda Bai Yun's sixth panda cub, and see what benchmarks veterinarians look for in measuring its health.
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This Interesting Looking Creature Is Called the Hellbender Salamander! Find Out Why!
The Saint Louis Zoo is raising Ozark Hellbenders, which grow up to about two feet long, all the way from eggs until they are ready to be released into the wild.
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What Exactly Is a Kookaburra? You Have to Listen to Its Laugh
Five facts you probably didn't know about this "merry, merry king of the bush."
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Watch As These Elephant Calves Are Trying to Become One with a Larger Herd
Check in with a pair of young elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to see how the herd is taking them in.
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This Brave Tiger Makes a Full Recovery After a Very Serious Injury
See what went into Kinley Rose's incredible procedure and how trust was a key factor.
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This Thick-Billed Parrot Needs All The Help It Can Get!
Conservation specialists from San Diego Zoo Global look for diseases that may impact wild populations of one colorful species.