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Behind the Scenes: Smithsonian’s National Zoo

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The Smithsonian recently produced a behind-the-scenes YouTube video with Mike Maslanka, head nutritionist at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, as he talks about what it takes to feed 2,000 animals from 400 different species 365 days a year. In all, 13 people make up the Zoo’s nutrition team.

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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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Wagging Tales

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Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and host of TV’s “Into the Wild&# commented on Wagging Tales, saying, “In my long career of working with domestic animals, pets, and wild animals, they have never ceased to amaze me! Wagging Tales originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on September 27, 2010.

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New Podcast for Week Ending February 13, 2009

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Cute of the Day: All Legs Baby!

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Mother and baby are currently in an area out of guest view so they can be closely monitored by zoo staff to ensure the baby is nursing and growing properly. originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on April 23, 2010. Tags: cute animals cute of the day. The addition brings Busch Gardens’ giraffe population to 15.

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Podcast Uploaded for Week Ending 02/06/10

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Fur Free Fashion Show Winners Announced

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BFUSA’s Primate Sanctuary in Texas is home to more than 500 primates rescued from laboratories, roadside zoos, and private possession. Tags: born free fur fashion. Received this press release yesterday. BFUSA brings to America the message of “compassionate conservation”, the vision of the U.K.-based based Born Free Foundation.

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