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Our Turacos: New Homes, Training, and More
We're checking in with the two turacos we rescued just a few months ago. See what's changed and watch Jessi get happily surprised when one of them makes a mini breakthrough in training!
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Our Toucan Recovers from a Broken Leg!
Zeema the toucan has recovered from her broken leg and multiple surgeries. Now it's time to make improvements to her enclosure and work on flight training!
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New Chinchilla Rescue!
He's brand new! Jessi shares the newest animal rescue just days after he arrives at Animal Wonders.
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New Little Rescues - Feathers and Spines
Jessi and Augusto introduce two animals who were rescued from neglect and abuse. They need some tlc and medical care to get to a happy and healthy place. Animal Wonders is happy to be able to help them.
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Classy Animals
Miss Palomine explains that in science, a class is a group of objects that all have something in common. She describes how animals are classified into groups according to common traits or characteristics.
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The World is Changing
Miss Palomine explains that scientists observe how the world changes.
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What’s for Dinner?
Miss Palomine explains that not only do animals need plants for shelter, but that many animals need plants for food. She talks about the many different kinds of plants and many parts of those plants that animals eat.
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Grouping Insects
Miss Palomine brings her Insect Book outside with her to help identify insects. She talks about the different types of insects and what differentiates them from one another. She provides interesting facts about insects.
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The Differences Among Humans, Plants, and Animals
Miss Palomine says that she is glad to be a human. She couldn’t live outside all year long. She then talks about the differences among humans, plants, and animals in terms of where they live and what they eat.
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How Am I Like My Favorite Animal?
Miss Palomine leads a discussion about the ways in which the student may be like his favorite animal by comparing and contrasting.
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Our Precious Natural Resources
Miss Palomine describes what natural resources are. She then explains the difference between something that is man-made and something that is a natural resource. She concludes by explaining why it’s important that we conserve our natural...
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Inspect That Insect
Miss Palomine introduces insects to the student. She explains which animals are classified as insects. She then gives several examples of various kinds of insects and their habitats.
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More about Living and Nonliving Things
Miss Palomine shows the student that her plant is growing but her rock isn’t. She reviews the concept that her plant is a living thing and her rock is not. This begins a review of living and nonliving things. Miss Palomine then describes...
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Living and Nonliving Things
Miss Palomine notices that her plant is growing but her rock isn’t. She realizes that her plant is a living thing and her rock is not. This begins a discussion of living and nonliving things. The student then is challenged to identify...
The Guardian
Staged Sex: Role of the Intimacy Co-Ordinator
The role of the intimacy coordinator has become more important in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein allegations and the broader #MeToo movement. Ita O'Brien works on the set of a short film, Keep Breathing, breaking down the choreography...
The Guardian
South Africa's victims of xenophobia: 'We are not rebels. We are refugees
Nearly 300 foreign nationals were killed in South Africa between 2008 and 2015 in a wave of xenophobic violence. Two refugees, Congolese Alex and Burundian Emile, describe the trauma that led them to come to South Africa, their rejection...
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An Aviary For The Animals!
We built an Aviary for the birds! And it's big enough for many of the other animals to enjoy it too! Having an outdoor space that's safe for the animals to be in without constant supervision has brought such a wonderful amount of joy and...
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Meet and Greet: New Albino Gopher Snake!
Meet our newest ambassador, a beautiful albino gopher snake. Learn where she came from and get to know her story.
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Leopard Gecko Rescue
Meet Jelly the leopard gecko and hear how she was rescued from the poor condition she was in to how Animal Wonders was able to help her become happy and healthy.
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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!
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Mink Upgrade!
Frasier the American Mink gets a serious home upgrade! Just look at how happy he is! Check out his love for water and how serious he is about his toys.
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Mink Rescue!
Introducing Frasier the American mink! Jessi shares how Frasier came to Animal Wonders, what his personality is like, discusses the difficulties of rescuing and housing him, and the hopes for his future.
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Memory Lane
We say goodbye to three of our animals who were very loved and are dearly missed.
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Meet Our Arachnids | Tarantula, Scorpion, and New Vinegaroon!
spider warning Arachnids are super interesting animals and even though some people find them not so fun to watch, Jessi wanted to feature Animal Wonders' THREE amazing arachnids! Also, meet the newest animal ambassador, Vinny the...