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Hi everyone! My name is Amanda B., and I am on the Warthog Care Team! If you have not already heard, we have a new warthog in town, Hamlet! He is over a year and a half old and came to us from Houston as a companion to Eleanor. Introducing new animals together takes a … Continue reading "Hamlet and Eleanor: A love story"

Hello everyone! Today I would like to talk about the amazing Sri Lankan pit viper (Trimeresurus trigonocephalus), also known locally as the Pala Polonga. These beautiful snakes are endemic to Sri Lanka, which is in south Asia, and are commonly found in the wet zone grassland and rainforest areas.  These snakes are green with a … Continue reading "What on Earth is a Pala Polonga?"

Just when you think there are no surprises left in our animal-centered corner of the realm of biology, there certainly are some! Sometimes these are amazing—if not always visually spectacular—new species discovered in some remote part of the world, or some unfathomably odd behavior or reproductive mode. And sometimes the discoveries are right under our … Continue reading "New discoveries, right under your nose"

It can sometimes be overwhelming to read the news and see the damage being done to our planet. The destruction of forests, the growing list of endangered species, and the raging storms and wildfires caused by our changing environment can all seem like insurmountable problems. But hope is not lost! One of the biggest drivers … Continue reading "Sustainable Choices: What You Eat"

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It can sometimes be overwhelming to read the news and see the damage being done to our planet. The destruction of forests, the growing list of endangered species, and the raging storms and wildfires caused by our changing environment can all seem like insurmountable problems. But hope is not lost! One of the biggest drivers … Continue reading "Sustainable Choices: What You Eat"

Happy Monday, everyone! It is with bittersweet feelings that I share today is my last panda update, and I’m headed for a new adventure up north. Since becoming a Swing Keeper in the Mammal Department in 2015, I have had the pleasure of working with a huge variety of animals. After transitioning to a primary … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, November 2"

Zoo Atlanta has been selected to develop, advance, and expand a vital program for emergency response in the state of Georgia. The Zoo has been awarded with a grant of $5,000 to begin work as a partner in the Zoo and Aquarium All Hazards Preparedness, Response and Recovery (ZAHP) Fusion Center, a cooperative agreement between … Continue reading "Zoo selected to lead emergency response effort"

There is a cool, crisp feeling in the air as October has finally rolled around and everyone is getting ready for spooky season. At Zoo Atlanta, October marks the beginning of lemur breeding season. Within our mixed-species lemur habitat is a group of three black-and-white-ruffed lemurs. The group is comprised of Luna and Malaky, both … Continue reading "Training for success"

Zoo Atlanta welcomes Hamlet, a 19-month old male warthog, to the all-new African Savanna. A recent arrival from the Houston Zoo in Texas, Hamlet began exploring his new habitat earlier this week. Hamlet has arrived as a companion for Eleanor, the 6-year-old female warthog at Zoo Atlanta. As he is gradually acclimating to his new … Continue reading "Welcome Hamlet the warthog"