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Read more about Tackling novel threats to biodiversity
Category: Animal Science
August 21, 2019

Tackling novel threats to biodiversity

We do not usually think of cancers as being infectious because cancers themselves are generally not pathogens. As in all...
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Read more about Exploring bachelor gorillas’ social behaviors
Category: Keeper Stories
August 20, 2019

Exploring bachelor gorillas’ social behaviors

Many of you have had the opportunity to observe our gorilla bachelor group of Mbeli, Kal and Gunther grow up...
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Read more about Panda Updates – Monday, August 19
Category: Pandas
August 19, 2019

Panda Updates – Monday, August 19

Being able to adapt to a change in routine and come up with a new plan is key when working...
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Read more about Do You Know How to Spot Trafficking?
Category: Conservation
August 16, 2019

Do You Know How to Spot Trafficking?

Wildlife trafficking is a serious problem. In fact, it’s the fourth largest transnational crime behind drug, firearm and human trafficking....
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Read more about Panda Updates – Wednesday, August 14
Category: Pandas
August 14, 2019

Panda Updates – Wednesday, August 14

Even when a female giant panda is not pregnant, she may still exhibit behaviors or undergo physiological changes as if...
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Read more about Update from the field: Giraffe Conservation Foundation
Category: Keeper Stories
August 14, 2019

Update from the field: Giraffe Conservation Foundation

Zoo Atlanta has participated in the Quarters for Conservation program since 2016. This initiative contributes 25 cents of every general admission...
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Read more about Celebrating Cecil!
Category: Keeper Stories
August 13, 2019

Celebrating Cecil!

You’re invited to the biggest party of the year! On August 24, the Bird Team will be celebrating a very special day...
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Read more about What’s on the menu for giant otters?
Category: Keeper Stories
August 8, 2019

What’s on the menu for giant otters?

Hello! My name is Sam, and I am the newest addition to the Carnivore Team as a Seasonal Keeper. A...
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Read more about Zoo Atlanta opens all-new African Savanna
Category: Zoo News
August 8, 2019

Zoo Atlanta opens all-new African Savanna

All life is connected in one of Earth’s most legendary wild places. In the highly anticipated first phase of an...
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Read more about Panda Updates – Wednesday, August 7
Category: Pandas
August 7, 2019

Panda Updates – Wednesday, August 7

We get a weight on each of the giant pandas twice a day (They are both currently about 60 kg)....
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