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Cute Baby Orangutan Begins to "Branch" Out From Mom
Orangutan Aisha learned to climb before she could eat solid foods.
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An Up-Close Look at Fuzzy Crowned Crane Chicks!
Learn all about these funny-looking birds found in Japan, South Korea, Manchuria, and Siberia.
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There's a Lot More to Sloths Than You Might Expect
Learn some wild facts about sloths, the world's slowest mammal.
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Meet Justine the Beaver, Who is Just As Busy You Might Expect
Ever heard the saying "busy as a beaver?" Just watch Justine in action... swimming, eating, and moving branches.
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How Keepers at the San Diego Zoo Keep Their Elephants Healthy
Regular checkups help keep everybody healthy - but for elephant keepers, that's a really BIG job.
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Nature's Oddball! Surprising Facts About the Platypus
Follow along with wildlife ecologist Josh Griffiths as he breaks down some weird facts about one of the most evolutionary distinct mammals on the planet.
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Huge Chuckwalla Lizards Excel at Predator Evasion - Here's How
Learn five fun facts about the chuckwalla, the second largest lizard in the United States, which can grow up to 18 inches long.
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How the Largest Land Crab in the World Gets its Unique Name
Learn all about these captivating crustaceans.
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A Pair of Playful Snow Leopards Enjoy a Rare Snow Day in San Diego
Meet Anna and Penny, two snow leopards that couldn't be more different.
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Why the Mountain Lion Goes By So Many Different Names
Meet San Diego Zoo’s mountain lion siblings and learn why the big cat is known as a puma, cougar, ghost cat and other names.
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Meet the Cotton Top Tamarin, One of the Tiniest Monkeys in the World
Learn all about these funny-looking creatures.
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These Lucky Baby Bonobos Have a Big Bro to Show Them the Ropes
He does all the heavy lifting - literally.
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Can You Master This Animal Trivia? Test Your Zoo IQ
You have 20 seconds to guess what they are and new clues every 5 seconds.
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The Difference Between Venom and Poison, and Other Wild Facts About Pit Vipers
Learn all about different kinds of venomous pit vipers, including the Mexican lance-head rattlesnake, the Bushmaster, the Sri Lankan pit viper, and the Eastern diamondback rattlesnake - if you dare.
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A Spider Monkey Who Has Seasonal Allergies Just Like Humans
Meet Ebony, one of Utah Hogle Zoo's longest residents.
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Wild Dogs' Striking Coat Patterns Serve Specific Evolutionary Function
Can you guess what it is? Learn all about these agile hunters found in Africa, which can reach top speeds of 35 mph.
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This Newborn Parma Wallaby Joey is Your Daily Dose of Cute
This curious baby wallaby is ready to explore on its own after being in its mother's pouch for seven months. Playtime is now in session.
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Meet a Litter of Four Adorable Red River Hog Piglets
Get to know this litter of piglets from mom Tulia and dad Legolas, and learn all about this species from Africa.
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Okapis, Black Duikers, and Hippos, Oh My! Learn All About These African Animals
See what zookeepers have learned about these different animals since spending more time with them.
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Believe It or Not: The Society of Dung Beetles Is More Complex Than You Think
Gross but true. Learn about the many different roles in the dung beetle social order.
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How Do You Throw a Birthday Party for a Panda? With Bamboo Cake, Of Course
Did you know pandas can eat 20 pounds of bamboo a day?
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Wild Trivia! Can You Guess These Animals Before Time Runs Out?
You have 20 seconds and only a few hints. Test your animal IQ.
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Zoolusions! Guess Each Animal Before Time Runs Out
In this trivia game, you have only twenty seconds and a few clues to guess each member of the animal kingdom. How good is your zoo IQ?
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This Fruit Bat From a Secluded Island Has an Enormous Wingspan
Meet the Rodrigues fruit bat (a.k.a. "flying fox") from a small island east of Madagascar.