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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Sharks, in Deep
Howard Youth, in his article for Zoogoer Magazine entitled "Sharks, In Deep," examines a range of topics related to sharks including Shark Basics, Troubled Waters, Reaching for Limits, Bites Out of the Food Chain, Discovering Sharks, and...
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: The Painted Wolves of Zululand
This article (in addition to the photos) is the result of Micaela Szykman's research on African wild dogs (painted wolves). The article centers on the re-introduction of the species in South Africa.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Living Light
Alison Fromme's article in Zoogoer, "Living Light," examines the role of light and luminescence in the lives of animals with specific attention given to those creatures which are able to manifest their own bioluminescence.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Mexican Wolves, Wild Once Again
Cheryl A. Sweet's article on the conservation of Mexican wolves centers on the near extinction and ongoing survival of the wolves. The article goes through a variety of sections including The Lost Lobo, An Uncertain Beginning,...
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Conceiving a Future for Cheetahs
Phyllis McIntosh's article in Zoogoer Magazine presents information on the conservation of Cheetahs. She discusses the difficulties of breeding amongst Cheetahs, as well as the predicted future of Cheetah cubs.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Disappearing by Degrees
Mary-Russell Roberson's article, "Disappearing by Degrees," highlights the problems with maintaining the current polar bear population. The article discusses how the current temperature and weather conditions also affect polar bear...
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Florida's Creeping Crawlers
"Florida's Creeping Crawlers" by Howard Youth highlights the various reptile life native to Florida. The emphasis of the article is placed on Iguanas, but other reptiles are discussed including the anole, the Nile monitor, and Burmese...
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Toxic Toads and Tyrannical Treefrogs
Howard Youth's article in Zoogoer Magazine highlights facts and information related to various types of treefrogs and toads that are toxic. The types include the inch-long greenhouse frog, the cane toad, Cuban treefrogs, and more.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: The Secret Wolf
This article, "The Secret Wolf," in Zoogoer Magazine highlights facts and information related to maned wolves, which are spotted primarily in the Bolivian pampas.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Ten Legged Cannibal
"The Life and Times of a Ten-legged Cannibal," by Christopher Mims, focuses on information and facts related to crayfish. Mims also examines the peril facing the current population of crayfish.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: California's Island Fox
Robin Meadows's article, "Trouble in Paradise: California's Island Fox," examines the history of the California Island Fox. The future outlook and current population information is also discussed.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Surprising Spiders
Mary-Russell Roberson's article, "Surprising Spiders," deals with a variety of topics related to spiders in general, spider species, and spider facts. The focus is on spider types and species including the Brown Recluse, the Portia, the...
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Tracking an Elephantine Mystery
This article in Zoogoer Magazine centers on the work of Deem and Blake as they track and use GPS locators with Elephants. General information is also provided on forest elephants and jungle elephants.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: River Dolphins of No Return
Robin Meadows's article, "River Dolphins of No Return," focuses on the four types of dolphins worldwide that live only in rivers (Amazon River dolphin, Yangtze River dolphin, Indus and Ganges river dolphins).
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Teeming Life in Gabon's Rainforest
The article, "Teeming Life in Gabon's Rainforest," covers a variety of topics related to rain forest life including A Plethora of Plants, What's in the Water, New and Exciting Herps, Birds in the Mist (Nets), Magnificent Mammals, and more.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: The New Elk on the Block
Mary-Russell Roberson's article on elk in the Zoogoer Magazine centers on herds of elk located in both the western and eastern portions of the states.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Easy as 1,2,3
Rob Shumaker's article in Zoogoer Magazine focuses on a variety of primates, from orangutans to chimpanzees, and their responses to tests and procedures including the Boysens tests.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Making Room for Elephants
John Tidwell's article on elephants for Zoogoer Magazine centers on Asian elephants and covers topics including The Little Prince, The Princess and the Plague, and The Mating Game.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Busy Beavers
Amy Himes's article, "At the Zoo: Busy Beavers" focuses on the North American Beaver and covers topics such as The Fur Trade and Nose to Tail. Pictures are also provided.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Beneath the Surface and in Deep Water
Robert Rattner's article, "Coral Reefs: Beneath the Surface and In Deep Water" focuses on the wide variety and types of life found on the coral reefs. Several of the types of life discusses include dusky damselfish, fanworm, basslets,...
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Peafowl
This article studies facts and information related to the Peafowl at the Smithsonian National Zoo. Various types of Peafowl are discussed throughout the brief article.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: California Sea Otter
This article reviews facts and information related to the sea otter. Included in the discussion is information on population trends and recent declines in sea otters.
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Kiwis Saving Kiwis
This article addresses a series of topics related to kiwi birds including facts and information on the bird and types of species (such as great spotted kiwis).
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Camels, of Service and Survival
This article on camels is riddled with pictures throughout and covers topics ranging from Deserts and Domesticity to Saving Every Drop.