African Elephant | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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 they are usually a dull brownish-gray. The size and shape of their ears distinguish them from Asian elephants. The ears of an African elephant are larger than an Asian elephant, and their ears also look like the continent of Africa. However, this animal is listed as threatened as a result of loss of habitat and poaching.

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African Penguin | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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...

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African Lion | Zoo Minutes Rewind

This segment explores the largest and most powerful of the African carnivores, the African lions. Male lions are known for their tawny manes, which eventually grow darker with age. Lionesses do not...

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Crocodile Monitor | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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...

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Black Rhinoceros | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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...

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East African Crowned Crane | Zoo Minutes Rewind

In this segment, the East African crowned crane is examined. This bird normally lives anywhere south of the Sahara to the southeastern tip of South Africa. These unique birds learn dances from their...

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Barn Owl | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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Bataleur Eagle | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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California Sea Lion | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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Caribbean Flamingo | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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Diamondback Rattlesnake | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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Galapagos Tortoise | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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Giraffe | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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Grant's Zebra | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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Jersey Cow | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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Moon Jelly | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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Nubian Goat | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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Ostrich | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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Toco Toucan | Zoo Minutes Rewind

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