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A baby Giraffe appears to be running through the tall grasses of a savanna. It is facing away from the viewer, showcasing its long neck, brown and tan patterned skin, and its long tail with a small tuft of hair on the end.
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Seeing Spots: World Giraffe Day 2022

Studying giraffes to monitor the health of their populations in Tanzania!

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A small brown Puerto Rican Crested Toad with mottled skin and large brown eyes sitting on the ground which is wet and covered with brown pine needles..
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World Frog Day 2022

Here's to hopefully being out in the field in 2022!

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A Rhinoceros standing in a savanna at sunset, a large tree trunk visible in the foreground an d a line of sparse trees stand behind it.
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World Wildlife Day 2022: Reflections on Conservation After Two Years of COVID-19 

COVID has had an effect on wildlife conservation, read our Zoo team's thoughts on conservation in the past several years.

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Two Black Sulu Hornbills are perched on a thick, horizontal tree branch. Both birds have entirely black bodies and casques, with striking long, pale yellow tails. The birds are framed by dark green leaves against a bright, blurred forest background.
Nicky Icarangul
Nicky Icarangul
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Love Hornbills Day 2022

Read more about these magnificent birds knows as the “Gardeners of the Rainforest” 

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A young child sits on a wooden bench, holding a notebook and pen and looking up at the camera. They have dark skin, short hair, and are wearing a light blue shirt and a black skirt.
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A School on the Other Side of the World: Conservation Education during COVID-19 Lockdown

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Two Visayan Warty Pigs walking on a path through a dense green forest. They are furry, black and have prominent tusks. The one on the left appears to be eating from the ground, while the one on the right is wading in a large mud puddle.
Talarak Foundation
Talarak Foundation
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North Carolina Zoo Supports the Reintroduction of Visayan Warty Pigs Back Into the Wild

As the North Carolina Zoo prepares for construction on the new Asia zone of the Zoo, many exciting new species are planned for the Asian habitats, including the critically endangered Visayan Warty Pig from the Philippines.

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A panoramic view of a pine forest at sunset. The dense forest is dark and shadowy against the backdrop of the blue sky darkening and fading orange near the horizon line as the sun sinks lower.
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Masters of the Night: On the Road Again with Bats

More bat research in the books!

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Two African Lion cubs lying together on the dusty ground in a vast field. There are trees around them and in the background.
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At the Front Lines: Cutting-edge technology upgrades help SMART transform conservation around the world

The latest version of SMART - Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool - represents more than two years and countless hours of collaborative work with partners from around the world.

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A long, glass-paneled building with a white fabric roof is shown with several flamingos standing in a small pool of water in the foreground. The glass panels have a translucent leaf pattern on them, obscuring the view into the building. T
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Keeping Windows Safe for Birds

Learn about how we protect birds from striking windows!

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