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Moon Jelly | Zoo Minutes

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Moon Jelly | Zoo Minutes
The moon jelly is an invertebrate because it does not possess a backbone. These animals are often referred to as jellyfish, but they are not fish. They are found in all of the oceans except the Arctic...
Nile Hippopotamus | Zoo Minutes

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Nile Hippopotamus | Zoo Minutes
This segment examines the life of a common (Nile) hippopotamus. This amazing animal is the second-largest land mammal, and it can weigh up to 8,000 pounds. This animal spends much of its time in the...
Arowana | Zoo Minutes

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Arowana | Zoo Minutes
This segment examines the long, carnivorous fish known as the arowana. These fish are found in the black-water rivers of the Amazon basin. This type of fish is known for its unique ability to jump...
Ostrich | Zoo Minutes

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Ostrich | Zoo Minutes
The Ostrich is the largest living bird, and it can stand 8 feet and weigh up to 345 pounds. This bird is flightless, but it is able to run at speeds of 50 miles per hour. This is also the only living...
Bataleur Eagle | Zoo Minutes

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Bataleur Eagle | Zoo Minutes
The Bateleur eagle is a medium-sized bird that is about 2 feet in height, and it is mostly black with a brown triangular pattern on their back. This eagle is found throughout Africa and extending to...
Amur Tiger | Zoo Minutes

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Amur Tiger | Zoo Minutes
The largest living cat is the Amur, or Siberian, tiger. These cats are known for their orange and white fur with its black stripes. This pattern camouflages them in the tall grasses or forest...
Siamang | Zoo Minutes

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Siamang | Zoo Minutes
The largest species of the gibbon family in the forests of Sumatra and Malaysia is the siamang. The siamangs are excellent swingers due to their arm spread of 5 feet. According to this segment, these...
Caribbean Flamingo | Zoo Minutes

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Caribbean Flamingo | Zoo Minutes
The Caribbean flamingo is the most brightly colored flamingo out of the 6 flamingo species. Flamingos are known for their long legs and neck, and they are usually 3-4 feet tall. They have an unusual...
Giraffe | Zoo Minutes

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Giraffe | Zoo Minutes
This segment explores the tallest living animal, the giraffe. This animal can reach up to 20 feet tall. They also have 18-inch tongues that they use to pull leaves off the thorny acacia tree. Giraffes...
African Penguin | Zoo Minutes

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African Penguin | Zoo Minutes
An adult African penguin is approximately 27 inches tall, and it weighs 7 to 8 pounds. This penguin is located along offshore islands and occasionally on the mainland of southeast South Africa, and on...