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Spring-Loaded Jaws Help Ants Escape from Death PitsWhen threatened, some trap-jaw ants can use their powerful jaws like a spring to fling themselves out of death pits dug by stealthy predators, a new study finds.
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Great White Shark 'Mary Lee' Spotted Near NYCAt 3,456 pounds (1,570 kilograms), a great white shark named Mary Lee may be one of New York's largest tourists.
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In Photos: Rare Pocket Shark DiscoveredScientists have identified a pocket shark that was collected from the Gulf of Mexico, only the second specimen in this genus ever reported, they say. Here are images of the teensy shark.
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Abandoned Baby Tiger Triplets Thrive with Zoo's AidThree male Amur tiger cubs born in the early hours of April 21 are currently in an incubator after their mother didn’t nurse them.
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425-Pound Gorilla Breathes Easy After Sinus SurgeryFor the first time in weeks, a gorilla with a nasty sinus infection is breathing through his nose again.
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Rhino Reproduction Could Get Boost from Hormone TestsRhino reproduction may undergo a renaissance in European zoos, as researchers try to tap into how they can boost the success of these massive animals mating in captivity, according to a new study.
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Even Zookeepers Have Their Favorites (Op-Ed)Opinion As a zookeeper, sometimes you get to pick favorites (but don't tell the monkeys).
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Chasing Alligators, Dodging Parrots: A Zookeeper's Life (Op-Ed)Opinion What scares a zookeeper may not be what you expect.
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