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Red rivers are the most colorful members of the pig family. They are an adaptable species found across west and central Africa.
Species: Potamochoerus porcus Animal News Giant Pandas
The critically endangered radiated tortoise lives in the forests and scrublands of Madagascar. It has a smooth, high-domed carapace (or shell) marked with yellow lines that radiate from the center of each dark plate. Its body is yellow, with a black patch on its head.
Species: Geochelone radiata Animal News Giant Pandas
Today was a big day for keepers and cheetah cubs alike. For the first time, keepers were able to approach the four cubs born April 8. Learn more in this Q&A with cheetah biologist Adrienne Crosier.
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Asian water dragons are bright green lizards found in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Burma and southern China. They are adept climbers and strong swimmers. If necessary, they can remain submerged for up to 25 minutes.
Physignathus cocincinus Animal News Giant Pandas
Binturongs, also known as bearcats, are found in South and Southeast Asia. They have shaggy, dark brown coats, sharp teeth and claws. They spend most of their time climbing and perching in trees.
Species: Arctictis binturong Animal News Giant Pandas
Dr. Suzan Murray, head of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Global Health Program testifies on zoonotic disease transmission.
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White’s tree frogs are an adaptable species native to Australia and New Guinea. A milky white coating called „caerviein“ helps them survive in dry areas, allowing them to live in agricultural and suburban areas.
Species: Litoria caerulea Animal News Giant Pandas
Striped hermit crabs are small, greenish-blue crustaceans that are quite common among the warmer parts of the Atlantic Ocean, where they scavenge for food both on land and in the water. Like many species of hermit crabs, they protect themselves from predators and harsh natural elements by spending nearly their entire lives inside the discarded shells of gastropods, like whelk or conch.
Species: Clibanarius vittatus Animal News Giant Pandas
This sweet-singing forest bird travels across the Americas each year to reach its northern breeding grounds. It is known for its ascending, flute-like song.
Species: Catharus ustulatus Animal News Giant Pandas
In October, Global Health Program veterinary fellows participated in the annual Laikipia Rabies Vaccination Campaign in Laikipia County, Kenya, which aims to eradicate (or completely eliminate) the virus from the region.
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