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Hello everyone! When I first started writing this, I went down a pretty big rabbit hole as I wanted to talk about the origins and development of flight. Ultimately, that is a BIG topic and as I went through my deep dive into deep time, I realized I could focus on one story of flight. … Continue reading "The power of reptilian flight"

As I reflect on all that was 2020, I can’t help but recognize and appreciate the fact that this year gave us new ways to connect with friends, family, coworkers, and total strangers around the world. Amidst a global pandemic that drove us apart, we innovated, pivoted, created, and designed opportunities that allowed connection to one another.  Meetings and … Continue reading "Conservation Connections – Saving Gorillas "

The giant pandas amaze me all the time, but one of the aspects I am most incredulous (and jealous) of is their ability to find a comfortable resting place wherever they are. While monitoring PandaCam, we see the giant pandas fast asleep or relaxing in all sorts of uncomfortable-looking contortions or perches. They sleep balanced … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, January 13"

You may remember from a few months back, during the springtime, the Bird Team here at Zoo Atlanta was experiencing what we called a baby bird boom. It was a very exciting time for us, but this boom was nothing too abnormal as springtime is when most birds tend to breed. Now that spring has … Continue reading "Winter can be baby bird season, too"

If you follow our giant panda program, you’ll often hear us talking about the fact that giant pandas are a solitary species, and during your visits to the Zoo, there are a few animals you might see who live alone. Unlike social species such as western lowland gorillas, African lions, meerkats and more, solitary species … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, January, 11"

With the new year comes a new you, usually. And with 2020 having finally come to an end, I’m sure we are all hoping for a transformation to set us on the right path. Animals may not be able to recognize the turning of a year as we do (maybe our pets at home can … Continue reading "The salamander’s amazing transformation"

Now that the red, blue, silver, and gold of the holiday season has faded, it’s time to focus on the best color of all: GREEN! As the color of renewal, green reminds us to make conscious choices to help protect ourselves, our planet, and all of our fellow living things. We’ve pulled together some of our favorite ways to turn … Continue reading "How to have a green New Year"

Yang Yang had a very playful day recently! We have some tough canvas strips that we use to play tug-of-war with him, so the other day I grabbed one to see if he was interested in a round or two. He was in the behind the scenes dens eating and seemed torn between his dueling … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, January 6"

Hello from the Hoofstock Team! Like most of you, our team is ready to say goodbye to 2020 and are looking forward to starting the new year! We are very excited to start off 2021 with a visit from a consultant from the Zoo Hoofstock Trim Program (ZHTP). The ZHTP has made a huge effort … Continue reading "Trimming our hooves"

When I first walked up to Jackie’s habitat to start cleaning the other morning, he was resting in one of his favorite spots: his triangle perch. But as soon as I entered the habitat, he immediately climbed down and came over to investigate the contents of my bucket. As soon as he realized I didn’t … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, January 4"