Hint: it's a species that hails from Africa, where its name derives from.

It's no wonder why these two ambassadors from Canada really enjoy ice.

Learn why this hatch is so significant.

Learn why, and more amazing facts about this unique species.

Did you know the Rodrigues fruit bat (a.k.a. "flying fox") has a wingspan of three feet?

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.

After an 8-month gestation period, zookeepers are excited to witness the birth of a new male calf from mother Funani.

After an 8-month gestation period, zookeepers are excited to witness the birth of a new male calf from mother Funani.

How zookeepers select pairs for breeding to then release the eggs into the wild.

The elephants were located to the state-of-the-art Elephant Odyssey, which is much, much bigger than their previous exhibit.

You can also get a bug's eye view of the ants' underground nest at the San Diego Zoo's Children's Zoo, something you wouldn't be able to see in the wild.

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.

Male platypuses use this unique, hidden defense mechanism to fend off other males in the breeding season.

Learn about these birds' migratory habits and meet Garrett and Allie, two residents of the Maryland Zoo's aviary.

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.

The incredible treat is made of ice and bamboo, bamboo leaves, apples, and drizzled honey.

Her name is "Uhura," which translates to "freedom" in Swahili. Find out why that's 100% appropriate.

These birds are in nectar heaven at San Diego Zoo's Lorikeet Landing.

This little cub is learning everything he can from mom, but he's still got a long way to go.

It's time for some "holiday" enrichment at the San Diego Zoo.

Follow them as they travel around the world.

Meet eight-month-old orangutan Aisha, who's starting to get curious about her surroundings.

Meet giant panda Bai Yun's sixth panda cub, and see what benchmarks veterinarians look for in measuring its health.

Friends can come in all shapes, sizes, and sometimes, even different species! Meet Ruuxa the cheetah and Raina, a Rhodesian ridgeback dog.