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Conservationists Work to Save Two Species of Endangered Honeycreepers in Hawaii
Due to introduced predators, disease, and habitat destruction, they are almost out of time. See what other challenges the team faces.
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Getting Up Close and Personal with Stick Bugs
Learn all about these strange insects, which come in more shapes and sizes than you may think.
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An 8-Month-Old Koala Joey is Still Glued to Mom
Get a glimpse into the world of baby koalas.
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Watch a Baby Panda Tumble Around His New Exhibit
Also: zookeepers manage to get an ultrasound on a pregnant panda, and celebrate a panda's third birthday.
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Two Malayan Tiger Cub Brothers Couldn't Be Any More Different
Learn all about the early life stages of Malayan tiger cubs.
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See Which of These Artists' Snow Sculptures Polar Bears Destroy First
The San Diego Zoo regularly provides snow for its polar bears as enrichment, but today there's a special competitive twist.
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A Galapagos Tortoise Named Winston Loves Getting His Neck Scratched
Learn all about these incredible creatures, including how much a 100+ year-old tortoise weighs, and how the "Finch response" plays an important role in tortoise health.
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What It's Like to Care For a Rookery of African Penguins
Follow along with keeper Jamie Ferguson as she goes about her day taking care of the San Diego Zoo's penguin population.
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A Giraffe Researcher Tours a "Giraffe Orphanage" in Kenya
Meet the members of this giraffe "tower," and their friendly caretaker.
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How Zookeepers Train Elephants to Receive Regular Health Care
Positive reinforcement builds a positive relationship between these animals and their keepers, strengthening their bond.
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Giant Anteaters
These animals have evolved some incredible adaptations.
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Two Female Sumatran Cubs Make Their Debut on Exhibit
Watch them explore all the nooks and crannies of the habitat for the first time. Sumatran tigers are critically endangered, with only about 150-250 left in the wild.
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Learn What it Takes to Take Care of Cheetahs
Follow along as keepers Kate and Maggie perform a training session for medical exams and feed a couple of full-grown cheetahs at the Little Rock Zoo.
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Nursery Keepers are Takin' Care of a Baby Takin
At just over five weeks old, Cece, whose name means "playful monkey," is just starting out on the adventure of life.
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A Veterinarian at Utah's Hogle Zoo Checks on Some Rather Unique Animal Cases
Follow along on her rounds as she weighs an elephant, gives a porcupine an ultrasound, and takes a crocodile's temperature.
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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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A Newborn Elephant Calf Learns How to Walk for the First Time
It may not be graceful, but it certainly is cute. Also, see how zookeepers choose a name for the baby elephant.
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This Adorable Baby Armadillo Has Trouble Waking Up in the Morning
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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Check Out These Curious Cheetah Cubs Wrestle and Play at Zoo Nursery
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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Some Cool Facts About Manatees, Also Known As Sea Cows
Get to know this large marine mammal.
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Check Out This Huge Lizard as it Wedges Itself Between Rocks When it Feels Threatened
Learn five fun facts about the chuckwalla, the second largest lizard in the United States that grows up to 18 inches long.
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This Blind Otter Learns New Surroundings With the Help of a Friend
The giant otter found a friendly female companion to help him explore his new environment after being transferred from a rehabilitation center.
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Some Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About the Electric Blue Gecko
Get to know this critically endangered species of lizard native to Tanzania.
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Why Are They Called Spider Tortoises? The Answer Might Surprise You.mp4
Learn all about these tiny tortoises from Madagascar.