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A male Lion with brown fur and a short, scruffy mane laying in tall grass in the shade, looking into the camera. There is a rock wall near him in the background.
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A low-angle shot captures a section of a zoo exhibit. In the foreground, a bed of yellow and white flowers borders a dark asphalt path. Behind them is a long, horizontal mural depicts what appears to be various animals in a rustic, almost weathered style. Above and behind the sign, a structure resembling ancient ruins with multiple stone columns is visible. The background is filled with a thick canopy of green trees.

Helping Monarch Butterflies Head South

Monarch butterflies must migrate every winter. But they also need fuel. The closest thing to a fast-food restaurant for them is a “Pollination Station.” 
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An Eastern Hognose named Ziggy peeks his small black head out of his burrow. The ground is sandy and littered with leaves and pine needles and the burrow is next to what appears to be a small tree trunk.

Conserving Snakes Through Public Perception

Next time you encounter a snake in your yard, just consider it another neighbor!
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At the Front Lines: A Chimpanzee Vet's Last Intervention

Vets have a tough job, which is even more difficult when your patient can climb trees...
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A Komodo dragon, a large monitor lizard with rough, mottled gray, black, and yellowish skin, rests its scaly body on a textured surface that appears to be a log or rock. The background is a blurred mix of gray and brown, suggesting a large rock.

How to Train a Dragon

August 14 is World Lizard Day! We are training the world's largest lizard... also known as a dragon here at the North Carolina Zoo.
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Jb Mike and Desiree with bull elephant

Vets in the Field: The Plight of Forest Elephants in Africa

August 12 is World Elephant Day! The impact of the North Carolina Zoo's veterinarians is worldwide, even in the most remote parts of the planet
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Male African lion

Poop in the Hallway: Lion Style Love

August 10 is World Lion Day In the lion dating scene, sometimes a little poop can spark the perfect match.
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