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An aerial view of a large Elephant lying on its side in a small clearing of a lush green forest. It is surrounded by a team of people consisting of rangers and veterinarians who are putting a tracking collar around its neck.
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A Brief History of Elephant Collaring in Central and West Africa by the North Carolina Zoo 

Our work with elephants goes far beyond Asheboro!

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Three individuals appear to be rangers engaged in fieldwork within a dry, grassy environment with scattered trees. One person, whose hands are prominently featured in the foreground, is holding a smartphone displaying a tracking application. Another individual, wearing a camouflage hat and a long-sleeved green shirt, is kneeling and looking at something on the ground. A third person, also wearing a long-sleeved green shirt and boots, is kneeling and writing on a notepad while seemingly using a compass.
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World Ranger Day 2021: Conservation During COVID

Rangers are on the frontlines of conserving wildlife and our natural world!

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The image shows a forest scene at the Nichols Longleaf Pine Preserve, with tall trees dominating the view. The undergrowth is visible, and the overall setting is that of a dense woodland.
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Nichols Longleaf Pine Preserve: Protecting the Giants of the Piedmont

Discover this protected, hidden gem in the Piedmont!

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A panoramic view of three or four giraffes standing among sparse trees and dry brush in an open, arid savanna environment.
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Giraffe Social Systems: Friends in High Places

Celebrate World Giraffe Day 2021 by learning about giraffe social groups!

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A black and yellow Honey bee flying next to the petals of a large pink flower with bright yellow center.
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Helping One of Nature’s Underdogs—the Native Bee

Help nature's most important underdogs!

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A person surveying the trees, wearing a blue hard hat, dark shirt, and dark pants with a harness walks through a dense, green forest. The undergrowth is lush with ferns and various leafy plants. To the right, a tall, light-colored tree trunk stands prominently.
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Red Colobus: Conserving Africa’s Most Threatened Monkeys 

Conservation for Africa's most threatened monkeys.

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A large outdoor canvas tent, where a group of people are attending a presentation or training session. A man in a khaki shirt is standing under a projected screen on the back wall, speaking to the seated audience. About a dozen individuals, mostly men, are seated on metal-framed chairs, facing the front.
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Earth Day 2021: Action Through Community

Earth Day is important throughout our Zoo community!

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A wide shot shows a wooded area, likely Ridges Mountain Nature Preserve, featuring large, moss-covered rocks and bare trees. A person is visible among the rocks.
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Discover Ridge’s Mountain Nature Preserve – A Hidden Gem

The summit of Ridge’s Mountain is covered by massive boulders and offers magnificent views of the surrounding landscape. 

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A small, brown frog or toad perched on a dark, rough surface, possibly a log or rock. The amphibian has large, prominent, golden eyes and warty, mottled skin with darker spots and yellow-green highlights, set against a deeply blurred, dark background.
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Conservation Is Not Closed: World Frog Day During COVID-19

Learn more about our toad-ally awesome conservation work!

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