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Feeding a Baby Giraffe Can Be a Tall Order

6th - Higher Ed
Follow along with lead mammal keeper Lissa McCaffree as she attempts to bottle-feed giraffe calf Baridi.
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Takin' Care of a Baby Takin at the San Diego Zoo

6th - Higher Ed
At just over five weeks old, Cece, whose name means "playful monkey," is just starting out on the adventure of life.
Instructional Video3:15
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Hang Out with the Cheetahs of Little Rock, Arkansas

6th - Higher Ed
See what goes into preparing a cheetah's diet and what it's like to train a cheetah.
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All You Need is the Help of a Friend! A Blind Otter Learns His New Surroundings

6th - Higher Ed
The giant otter found a friendly female companion to help him explore his new environment after being transferred from a rehabilitation center.
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Huge Chuckwalla Lizards Excel at Predator Evasion - Here's How

6th - Higher Ed
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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Extremely Sociable Patagonian Mara "Santiago" Learns Commands Like a Dog

6th - Higher Ed
Although he may look like a cross between a rabbit and a deer, he's actually a rodent. Watch as Zoo Educator Hannah demonstrates what positive reinforcement is, and why it's an important technique in providing excellent care for animals...
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Cuddly Red Panda Cub 'Oolong' Needed Some Help to Overcome a Major Obstacle

6th - Higher Ed
This little guy was born at about half the weight of a typical cub. Doctors soon realized his diagnosis of hyperthyroidism would mean lots of extra care and special treatment for his development.
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This Strange-Looking Bird Has "Eyelashes" - Meet the Abyssinian Ground Hornbill

6th - Higher Ed
The Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, found in Africa and Southeast Asia, isn't just known for its flashy lashes. It's hard to miss its casque, or helmet-like extension on the bird's head. It's thought to act as a vibrating chamber to make the...
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A Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Rare Birds of San Diego Zoo's Bird Show

6th - Higher Ed
It's the only bird show in the U.S. to feature secretary birds, the tallest raptors in the world.
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This is the San Diego Zoo's First Southern White Rhino Born in 12 Years

6th - Higher Ed
This little rhino calf loves running around and playing in the exhibit, and asserting his "authority" over some of the other animals.
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What Playtime is Like for a Family of Red River Hogs

6th - Higher Ed
Also, a babirusa named Natasha gets a "spa" treatment.
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Two Female Sumatran Tiger Cubs Explore Their Exhibit For the First Time

6th - Higher Ed
Watch them make their grand debut on exhibit. Sumatran tigers are critically endangered, with only about 150-250 left in the wild.
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A Day in the Life of a Utah Vet: See Some Truly Wild Animal Cases

6th - Higher Ed
Follow along on her rounds as she weighs an elephant, gives a porcupine an ultrasound, and takes a crocodile's temperature.
Instructional Video1:43
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A Rare "Snow Day" for Polar Bears in San Diego, Captured on Film

6th - Higher Ed
Donors raised over $5000 to have 18 tons of snow delivered to the San Diego Zoo.
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Learn What It's Like to Be an Arctic Ambassador For the San Diego Zoo

6th - Higher Ed
Alicia is representing the San Diego Zoo with Polar Bears International in Hudson Bay. Get a preview of what's in store for her.
Instructional Video1:57
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Learn the Differences Between Two Species of Zebra: It's Not Just About the Stripes

6th - Higher Ed
Look past the stripes, and these two species of zebra are more diverse than you think.
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Why Getting a Name is Kind of a Big Deal for This Critically Endangered Panda Cub

6th - Higher Ed
What's in a name? Meet the newest addition to the giant panda family, who's getting his new name after 100 days as per China tradition.
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See a Zoo's Resident Veterinarian Conduct a Big Procedure on a Polar Bear

6th - Higher Ed
Watch this busy veterinarian conduct a preventative medicine exam on one big polar bear, and learn what that entails.
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See the Special Birthday Celebrations for Two Critically Endangered Pandas

6th - Higher Ed
It's panda birthday week at the San Diego Zoo.
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Watch How Zookeepers Introduce a New Elephant to the Herd

6th - Higher Ed
Zookeepers at the San Diego Zoo integrate Jewel, an Asian elephant with some health issues, into the Elephant Odyssey exhibit.
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Meet a Pair of Malayan Tiger Cubs Who Couldn't Be Any More Different

6th - Higher Ed
See what it's like to raise a couple of tiger cubs, including how much they eat and how they brush their teeth.
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The Story of a Young Chimp Named Mike Who Needed a Life-Saving Medical Procedure

6th - Higher Ed
Hear the story of this chimp whose journey to the Little Rock Zoo resulted in a trip to the Arkansas Children's Hospital.
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Why a New Baby Elephant Born to This Herd is Exciting Zookeepers

6th - Higher Ed
The San Diego Zoo rescued the herd from Swaziland in 2003.
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The Creative Logistics of Moving an Elephant

6th - Higher Ed
Because elephants are so intelligent, it actually makes training them more of a challenge. Follow along as animal handlers prepare for one big move.