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Here's Why Elephants Rarely Get Cancer, According to Science

6th - Higher Ed
A partnership between Hogle Zoo and the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah aims to learn from elephants to help people fight cancer.
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How Zoo Veterinarians Get a Playful Panda Cub to Cooperate with a Health Checkup

6th - Higher Ed
How many veterinarians does it take to wrangle a panda cub for a routine physical exam?
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Scientists Work to Save the Incredibly Elusive Mountain Yellow Legged Frog

6th - Higher Ed
See the first release of tadpoles back into the wild.
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Incredible Footage of Hundreds of Leaf Cutter Ants Hauling Leaves to Their Nest

6th - Higher Ed
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.
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Pregnant Panda! Watch as This Giant Panda Gets an Ultrasound

6th - Higher Ed
Pandas can develop a "pseudo pregnancy," so multiple ultrasounds are needed to confirm if they're actually pregnant.
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One Tall Order: How Animal Handlers Relocate Elephants to a New Exhibit

6th - Higher Ed
The elephants were located to the state-of-the-art Elephant Odyssey, which is much, much bigger than their previous exhibit.
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Weighing in This Adorable Aye Aye Baby is an Ordeal But Totally Worth It

6th - Higher Ed
Regular weight checks of the rare species are important when they're young to make sure they're healthy and growing properly.
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The Incredible Story of Trucker, the Rescued Desert Tortoise

6th - Higher Ed
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.
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Baby Hippo Astonishes With His Swimming Skills at Just Two Days Old

6th - Higher Ed
This baby hippo has only just entered the world but is already at home in the water. His secret? He's got one excellent swimming coach.
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Cute Baby Orangutan Begins to "Branch" Out From Mom

6th - Higher Ed
Orangutan Aisha learned to climb before she could eat solid foods.
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Tiny, Adventurous Jaguar Cub is Too Cute For Words

6th - Higher Ed
He's a little more confident than graceful, and a budding sense of adventure is getting him into all sorts of trouble.
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A Look Back at Some of Famous Panda Mr. Wu's Most Aww-some Moments

6th - Higher Ed
Xiao Liwu is living his best life at the San Diego Zoo. Just in time for his birthday, here's a look back at some of his most memorable moments.
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Grizzly Bears in San Diego Zoo Go Can't Get Enough of Snow in Exhibit

6th - Higher Ed
A donation of 15 tons of snow has these grizzlies in a tizzy.
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An Up-Close Look at Fuzzy Crowned Crane Chicks!

6th - Higher Ed
Learn all about these funny-looking birds found in Japan, South Korea, Manchuria, and Siberia.
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Orphaned Baby Giraffes Get Some TLC at the Zoo Nursery

6th - Higher Ed
In some instances, the mom can't care for her baby and keepers must step in and be the caregiver.
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Check Out These Wild Facts About How Fast Giraffe Babies Grow

6th - Higher Ed
Watch this little guy explore his new exhibit, meeting the other members of the herd.
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There's a Lot More to Sloths Than You Might Expect

6th - Higher Ed
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

6th - Higher Ed
Ever heard the saying "busy as a beaver?" Just watch Justine in action... swimming, eating, and moving branches.
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Ever Wonder How Zookeepers Get Animals to Take Their Medicine?

6th - Higher Ed
Making sure animals stay healthy is a top priority at Utah's Hogle Zoo. Sometimes, that can be a real challenge.
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Small But Ferocious: Learn All About the Wolverine

6th - Higher Ed
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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Learn All About the Endangered Wild Dog Called a Dhole

6th - Higher Ed
Dholes are found throughout Asia and are very social, usually found in large packs.
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Graceful? Not Quite. Here's How the Pros Round Up 90 Flamingos for a Health Checkup

6th - Higher Ed
How do you give a flamingo a check up? Very carefully.
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Watch a Gorilla Tear Into Her Presents and Cake On Her Birthday

6th - Higher Ed
Look back as Vila, who was one of the oldest gorillas, celebrates turning 58 in style.
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Watch a Komodo Dragon with a GoPro Ace His Target Training

6th - Higher Ed
How to train your komodo dragon.