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Anna, the Maryland Zoo’s oldest African elephant, is euthanized after fall
The Maryland Zoo announced Thursday that its oldest African elephant was euthanized on Tuesday after a fall. Anna, who was 49 years old, had multiple known medical issues that led to the ...
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Aquarium Builds New ‘Assisted Living’ Retirement Retreat for Aging African Penguins to Live Out Their Golden Years
At the New England Aquarium, the geriatric birds can now enjoy a quieter, calmer setting with an emphasis on personalized ...
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Maryland Zoo welcomes two endangered African penguin chicks
The Maryland Zoo announced the recent hatch of two endangered African penguin chicks. Zoo officials say despite being a protected species, the number of wild African penguins has declined ...
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Six pairs of happy feet hit new ‘retirement home’ for African penguins at New England Aquarium
Six penguins were initially moved to the retirement home: Boulders, Lambert, Harlequin, Durban, Isis and Dyer. The penguins ...
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'Spring Illuminations' sheds light on a new way to enjoy the Maryland Zoo
IT’S SPRINGTIME AT THE MARYLAND ZOO IN BALTIMORE ... WILL BENEFIT ANIMAL CARE AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS LIKE THE ZOO’S AFRICAN PENGUIN BREEDING PROGRAM. HERE AT PENGUIN COAST.
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Giraffe Catches Raindrops on His Tongue in Sweet Video Shared by Maryland Zoo: Watch!
Some animals love a rainy day! Earlier this month, the Maryland Zoo shared a sweet video on its Facebook page in which a giraffe — named Caesar — catches raindrops on his long tongue and in ...