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What’s The Difference Between a Human Pharmacy and an Animal One?
Learn the differences between a pharmacy for animals versus one for humans.
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This Unusual Animals Are Cousins Of Another Very Specific Animal
Trace the connection between these unlikely animal relatives along with San Diego Zoo's Olivia Degn.
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Exploring a New Habitat Can Be Fun With These Adorable Mountain Lions
The new exhibit encompasses climbing structures and mountainous terrain.
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Pixie Frogs Require Attention But You Might Want to Wear Gloves When Handling Them
Learn all about African bullfrogs, including why you'd probably want to wear gloves when handling one.
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Who Will Win in a Fight Between Bears and Wolverines?
Arguably one of the fiercest animals in the world, wolverines scare off bears and can single-handedly take down moose and elk, despite being only the size of a medium dog.
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Bark Like a Dog! This Capybara Is More Man’s Best Friend Than…Well…Rodent
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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This Rodent Acts Like a Dog and It’s Pretty Hilarious to Witness
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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Why and How These Pronghorns Are Differ From Deer
Learn all about the fastest land mammal in the western hemisphere.
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A Fancy New Habitat For Some Beautiful Mountain Lions
Meet San Diego Zoo's newest residents, Kima and Koya.
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The Process of Treating and Releasing Injured Sea Turtles Back into the Ocean Is Tough But Important
See how veterinarians are giving the animals a second chance.
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Tapir’s Actually Love the Water!
Visitors to the zoo often mistake these unusual-looking residents for hippos, pigs, or even anteaters. Meet Contessa, Iibu, and Tupi.
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Did You Know That Wolverines Can Eat Meat That’s Frozen Solid?
These fierce animals are extremely well-built for cold weather.
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Multi-Species Exhibits Are So Vital for These Animals
The mixed-species pairings create a more dynamic experience for the animals and provide constant enrichment through species interaction.
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These Beautiful Animals Enjoy Special Treat on Halloween
Watch a pair of tortoises tear some pumpkins apart, and learn why it's the perfect snack.
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Who Knew This Rodent Can Obey 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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Check Out This New Habitat For These Exited Mountain Lions
Meet San Diego Zoo's newest residents, Kima and Koya.
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Mila the Elephant Had a Beautiful and Beloved Life
The former circus elephant was first moved to San Diego Zoo in 2013, but sadly passed away in March of 2017 at an early age. See the sweet moment Mila made a friend after spending many years alone.
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Bears vs. Wolverines? Who Will Prevail?
Arguably one of the fiercest animals in the world, wolverines scare off bears and can single-handedly take down moose and elk, despite being only the size of a medium dog.
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Why This Creature is Mistaken for Other Animals all the Time!
It's often thought to be a hippo, pig, or anteater, but it's actually more closely related to horses or rhinos. Do you know what animal it is?
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Rocky and Maverick Have to Be Trained To Participate Willingly During Health Checkups
Meet Rocky and Maverick, two survivors with an astonishing tale.
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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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Why the Platypus Is An Oddball in the Animal Kingdom
The platypus is even weirder than it looks.
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Why Are Squirrels So Important to the Owl Population
See how the "ecosystem engineers" build the burrows that the owls live in.