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Why Is This Rodent Acting Just 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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Catch the Capybara! Why Zookeepers Are Struggling to Get These Cute Creatures Ready for a Medical Exam
Turns out corralling a couple capybaras is anything but easy.
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What Is A Mara and Why Is This One So Sociable?
Although he may look like a cross between a rabbit and a deer, he's actually a rodent.
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Pumpkin and Paisley Are a Mother, Baby Piglets That Have Such a Special Bond
Watch this cutie's first steps exploring the new exhibit.
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Extremely Sociable Patagonian Mara "Santiago" Learns Commands Like a Dog
Although he may look like a cross between a rabbit and a deer, he's actually a rodent. Watch as Zoo Educator Hannah demonstrates what positive reinforcement is, and why it's an important technique in providing excellent care for animals...
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A Baby Capybara Joins a Mixed Exhibit
Meet the newest member of this family and learn all about the world's largest rodent.
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Zookeepers Struggle to Catch Newborn Capybaras for Their First Medical Exam
Turns out corralling a couple capybaras is anything but easy.
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Meet the World's Largest Rodent, the Capybara
Learn all about these social, water-loving leaf eaters.
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Meet Paisley the Paca Piglet and Her Mom, Pumpkin
Watch this cutie's first steps exploring the new exhibit.
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Is This Giant Rodent Responding to 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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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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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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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.
Hip Hughes History
The Black Death Explained: Global History Review
Just how dark were the Dark Ages? How did the Black Plague kill up to 100 million people and change the face of the Earth?
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What to Know About the Monkeypox Outbreak
Thousands of cases of monkeypox have been reported in countries where, historically, the virus is not endemic. But this virus isn’t new. In fact, Monkeypox is currently endemic in parts of West and Central Africa and scientists have...
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British Wildlife: Grey Squirrel
Welcome to another episode of Natural World Facts! This fact file is all about the Grey Squirrel in the series Mammals.
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Viewer Q: Cavy Diet featuring Chili Pepper!
Jessi hangs out with the cavies (mara and guinea pigs), discusses the intrigue of certain rodents and their nutritional needs, and then takes Chili Pepper for a walk outside.
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Rats! What, Where, and How
Jessi explains what rats are, where they came from, and how to care for them in captivity. Rats are awesome in so many ways!
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Porcupine Eats Fruit
Kemosabe fruit experiment is a success! What does he like best? In this episode Jessi learns which fruit Kemo won't eat and which one he might like as much as bananas!
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Kemosabe's Vet Visit
Kemosabe the prehensile tailed porcupine, gets regular visits from his veterinarian to check on the length and health of his teeth. This time it doesn't go as planned. Also includes several other animals who needed vet attention as well.
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Kemosabe is a Rodent!
Kemosabe the prehensile tailed porcupine loves his bananas! He also wants you to know he is a rodent, because he has large ever growing incisors. He is an Animal Ambassador of Animal Wonders and If you want to support Kemosabe and his...
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Kizmit Hangout
Jessi shares Kizmit the African Crested Porcupine as a 5-6 month old youngster. She's growing fast and pretty soon she won't be a baby anymore.
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Kemosabe's Tree Fort
A prehensile porcupine aka coendou is from South America found in the rainforests of Brazil. They use their prehensile tail to help climb and maneuver in the trees where they spend most of their lives. They are rodents and are closely...
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Kemosabe Does it Again
Jessi gives updates on a few animals including the new chinchilla girl who needed a name, Cas the Arctic fox, and Kemosabe the prehensile-tailed porcupine. Names, fur, and teeth!