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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.
Saving Animals

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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Three electric cars, a blue, white, and red sedan, are parked at a charging station with solar panels visible in the background. A large green and white logo for "National Drive Electric Week" is in the lower left corner.
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Plug-in to Help the Environment

Celebrate National Drive Electric Week at the Zoo

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A large Red Tail Hawk perched on a hand wearing a brown, leather glove. It appears to have just landed, as its legs and wings are stretched out. Bare tree branches are visible in the background.
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Hawksome Research

Check out some research on our animal ambassador, Braveheart the red-tailed hawk!

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A group of five African White-backed Vultures, are gathered on a low dirt mound in an open grassland. One individual on the right has a pink, featherless neck and face, indicating it is likely a Lappet-faced Vulture or similar species, interacting with the others. The background is a soft, hazy landscape.
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Capacity Building in Tanzania: Training Rangers How to Deal with a Poisoning Incident

A major threat to vultures is being poisoned, so training is necessary to handle these situations!

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A square, green box containing a trail camera is strapped to a tree trunk in the midst of a dense forest.
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Camera Trapping for Conservation

Camera traps are used to learn more about native wildlife at the Zoo.

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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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The back of a light skinned person's head craning over a camera. The person is facing a wooden and metal barn door with a small square hatch that is open, revealing the face of a small grasslands animal. The person is photographing behind the scenes for grasslands species.
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Photo Ark Photo Shoot with Joel Sartore

The North Carolina Zoo is proud to be a part of the National Geographic Photo Ark!

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