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3 Great Minds We Lost in 2018
We welcomed new science and discoveries in 2018, but unfortunately, we also had to say goodbye to some important figures in the scientific community.
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Why You Don't Really Know the Size of a Walrus
When you imagine a walrus, you probably picture it way smaller than it actually is. It’s because our brains meddle with our senses in more ways than you might expect.
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We Probably Can't Save the Vaquita—But We Can Learn From Them
Save the Vaquita Day is the first Saturday after the 4th of July, and it serves as a reminder that preventing extinctions means acting early.
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Why These Red Wolves Are Key To Saving Their Species From Extinction
At one time, they roamed all throughout the southeastern U.S., but now the red wolf is the most endangered canid in the world.
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Will These Two Adorable Tamarins Expand Their Family?
Zookeepers are hoping they hit it off.
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See How the Professionals Feed These Amazing Sharks
Why sharks need vitamins to supplement their diets - and how their handlers get the job done.
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The Next Phase of Life For This Little Panda Is So Important!
At the San Diego Zoo, zookeepers and researchers constantly gauge the pandas' behavior to see how well they're doing.
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Two Unlikely Animals Pals Come Together For an Amazing Story
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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Ever Wonder Why These Tortoises Are Called Spider Tortoises?
Learn all about these tiny tortoises from Madagascar.
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This Amazing Butterfly Jungle Will Wow Everyone at the San Diego Zoo
Learn all about San Diego Zoo's expansion where you can be immersed in thousands upon thousands of butterflies.
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It Can Be Tough to Weigh a Pair of Koala Moms and Their Newborns!
Sometimes the koala joeys play switcheroo on their moms.
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Science Can Help Explain Why Some Monkeys Appear Orange!
The species practices 'alloparenting,' which means every family members participates in raising the infant.
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People Will Travel Thousands of Miles Just to Get a Sneak Peak of These Kangaroos and Wallabies
Aussie native Olivia Degn introduces you to some kangaroos and wallabies that people have traveled thousands of miles just to see.
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Come Celebrate This Amazing Elephant’s Birthday…In Style!
From a giant, edible "50" to various fruit snacks... see how the keepers helped him celebrate his big day.
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This Animal Actually Doesn’t Need to be Vocal in Order to Communicate with One Another
Decode the secret language of iguanas at San Diego Zoo's Anne and Kenneth Griffin Reptile Conservation Center.
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Six Bottle Feedings Each Day? This Newborn Langer Needs a Lot of Love
It's uncharted territory for zookeepers, as this is the only Silverleaf Langer they've had to assist with rearing.
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Is This The Most Endangered Reptile in the World?
Researchers at the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research have hatched nine critically-endangered Grand Cayman Blue Iguanas.
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What Are The Big Similarities and Differences Between an Animal Pharmacy and a Human One
Learn the differences between a pharmacy for animals versus one for humans.
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These Meerkats Are Learning Some New Tricks!!
How zookeepers target train animals and what it's used for.
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This Animal Is More Closely Related to a Giraffe Event Though It Has Zebra-Like Stripes
They may have striped markings that resemble zebras, but they are more closely related to a different African animal.
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These Banana Slugs Can Actually Help Forests Grow!
Learn all about the largest, weirdest-looking slugs in North America.
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Can You Name All of the Names for Mountain Lions?
Plus, meet a pair of mountain lions named Koya and Kima who were orphaned in the wild.
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Huge Horns, From Africa! What Amazing Animal is This?
Hint: it's a species that hails from Africa, where its name derives from.
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These Two Wolves Are Very Important Animal Ambassadors
It's no wonder why these two ambassadors from Canada really enjoy ice.