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Cute of the Day: Open Wide!

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ORLANDO, FL (May 26, 2010) — Open Wide! Until recently, the population of tawny frogmouths in North American zoos was facing extinction — and breeding programs were largely unsuccessful. SeaWorld worked with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) to develop a program to sustain the species’ growth.

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The Queen

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Just before Thanksgiving, 2010, a driver spotted a Red-tailed hawk sitting on a dead rabbit in the middle of the road. The naturalist got out of his car, picked her up, took the tape off her legs, and took her to a local zoo. The grand old bird became a surrogate mother, and raised them herself. to find out her actual age.

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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve: the Tiger Afternoon

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The closer one raises her head, than lies back. Telia watches him in half-amusement, then raises and gives a low, bull-like roar, provoking the lapwings to an excited screech, makes a few steps and lies down. Telia yawns, raises and sprays her urine on a dead tree stump, marking her territory. The other two are motionless.

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Panama Trip Report: April 2017

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Seriously, Panama raises the art of under-communication to new, deplorable heights. I picked up some amazing birds at Canopy Adventures back in 2010, but that was with a guide who knew his birds. Park in the lot across from Summit Gardens and Zoo, then walk across the railroad tracks.

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