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Local Eaglet Rescued and Rehabbed is Now at the Zoo 10/21/22
Fewer Than 3,000 Zebras Left 1/26/22
How to Plant a Tree in Florida 1/11/22
Protecting Jags in South America with the Help of Locals 11/24/21
Are Jaguars the Strongest Animal? 10/25/21

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Learn more about the Zoo, Gardens, and our Conservation Programs in our blog. We’ll be sharing some of the incredible work our staff and partners are doing to save animals and plants in the wild. Whether it’s removing snares from the rainforests of Indonesia, reducing conflict between elephants and local farmers in Africa or saving North America’s most endangered conifer, there are always interesting stories from the wild for us to share with you.

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10/25/21

Are Jaguars the Strongest Animal?

The name jaguar originated from the indigenous word “yaguar,” which means “he who kills with one leap.” Jaguars are the biggest cat in The Americas and the third biggest cat in the world after tigers and lions. Although jaguars and leopards have similar spots, you can tell the difference between the two based on the size of the cat and the shape of their spots. If you notice dark rosettes and spots on a stunning coat, short legs, and large round head, then you’ve... Read More

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10/22/21

The Most Endangered Group of Mammals

When October comes around, people often think of fall, pumpkins and Halloween. However, there is another reason October is special. Every year on the last Friday in October, World Lemur Day is celebrated to raise awareness about lemur diversity and their incredible conservation needs! Madagascar is the only place in the world in which the over 111 species of lemur can be found in nature. Unfortunately, due to threats like bushmeat hunting, deforestation and the pet trade, every sin... Read More

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