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Two dark skinned men stand close together, staring at a digital camera screen. They are wearing tan baseball caps and tan buttons up shirts that say "Rhino Rangers" on the lapel. The back of another man's head is visible in the background.

SMART fosters Stewardship by Re-invigorating the Ranger’s Role in Rhino Conservation

SMART technology provides a fundamental service that improves the value local people attach to saving rhinos by placing the knowledge and the ability to harness it (literally) in their own hands

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 A close-up photograph of a gorilla's face as it sits among green foliage and eats a light-colored piece of stalk or fruit held in its hands. The gorilla has dark, thoughtful eyes and black fur and is looking directly at the camera.

Gorilla Personality

September 24 is World Gorilla Day.

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A baby rhinoceros, with its ears perked up, walks behind its mother. The calf is in focus, while the mother's head and horn are blurred in the foreground. They are in a grassy enclosure with a fence and trees in the background.

Managing the Rhino Crash

September 22 is International Rhino Day. Read how the zoo keeps our crash (a group of rhinos) moving along at a healthy pace.

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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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