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African Elephant | Zoo Minutes

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African Elephant | Zoo Minutes
The largest living land animals are the African elephants. Males can weigh up to 13,000 pounds and reach shoulder heights of 10 to 13 feet. These animals are very strong and highly intelligent, and...
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...
Black Rhinoceros | Zoo Minutes

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Black Rhinoceros | Zoo Minutes
The black rhinos are located throughout eastern and southern Africa and from northeastern Sudan to as far west as northeastern Nigeria. This rhino is actually gray in color, and it weighs about 2,500...
California Sea Lion | Zoo Minutes

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California Sea Lion | Zoo Minutes
The California sea lion is classified as a type of Pinnipedia. Seals and walruses are other types of Pinnipeds. These carnivorous animals usually eat a variety of fishes, small crustaceans and...
Crocodile Monitor | Zoo Minutes Toco Toucan | Zoo Minutes

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Toco Toucan | Zoo Minutes
The toco toucans are medium-sized birds that are known for their beaks. Their beaks are very lightweight, and they have a honeycombed structure that is covered with a protective layer. These powerful...
Crocodile Monitor | Zoo Minutes

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Crocodile Monitor | Zoo Minutes
The crocodile monitor is only found in the tropical forests of New Guinea. They are known for their elongated toes, strongly curved sharp claws, rubbery pads on the bottom of their feet, and an...
Diamondback Rattlesnake | Zoo Minutes

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Diamondback Rattlesnake | Zoo Minutes
The largest of the rattlesnakes is the eastern diamondback. This snake is one of the largest venomous snakes in the world, and it is capable of reaching lengths of more than 8 feet and can weigh up to...