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4:31pm Jan 09, 2020

Environment Environment

North Carolina Zoo Welcomes Baby Southern White Rhino

by Bethany Chafin

The North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro has announced the birth of a southern white rhino; it’s the third in just under two years.
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9:26pm Mar 11, 2019

National National

Selfie-Taking Woman Apologizes After Jaguar Attack At Arizona Zoo

by Vanessa Romo

"The person involved met privately with zoo officials to acknowledge her regret for her role in the past weekend's events," park officials said. The woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

5:21pm Aug 07, 2018

National National

Hail Storm Kills Two Zoo Birds

by Merrit Kennedy

Much of the damage from this storm occurred in the parking lot. According to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, nearly 400 cars there were "severely damaged."
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12:10pm Aug 17, 2017

National National Science

Bears Can Face Summer Challenges In Roadside Zoos

by Barbara J. King

Even when the Animal Welfare Act is followed, bears may not live in conditions that many would find reasonable for such large, intelligent animals to flourish, says anthropologist Barbara J. King.
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3:30pm Mar 07, 2017

World News World News

Poachers Break Into French Zoo, Kill White Rhino And Steal His Horn

by Merrit Kennedy

This is believed to be the first such incident at a European zoo. The zoo says its staff is in shock. The suspects remain at large, and police are investigating.
11:30am Feb 16, 2017

Human Interest Human Interest

The Importance Of Connecting With Nature: Linda Kinney

by Jude Grayer

Linda Kinney works in the education division of the North Carolina Zoo and sits down with Radio Camper, Jude Grayer, about her job and the outdoors.

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10:08am Jan 11, 2017

National National Science Health & Safety

Fitness Trackers Aim To Improve The Health And Happiness Of Zoo Elephants

by Kerry Klein

OK, so they're not using Fitbits. But zoos across America are using software to minutely track the activity, behavior and physiology of captive elephants, and using that data to improve zoo life.

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2:37pm Jun 02, 2016

Environment Environment

North Carolina Zoo Reviews Policies After Gorilla Is Killed In Cincinnati

by Eddie Garcia

The news of a gorilla killed at a Cincinnati zoo has captured the attention of the nation.

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