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Elephants Form “Alert Circle” In Response To Earthquake At San Diego Zoo Safari Park

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This YouTube video was produced by the San Diego Zoo.

Elephants have the unique ability to feel sounds through their feet and formed what is known as an “alert circle” during the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that shook Southern California last week.

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Red-Faced Parrot: Cloud Forest Survivor

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

The Red-Faced Parrot(Hapalopsittaca pyrrhops) is a colorful conglomeration of colors, mainly green with red touches on its face, crown, and wings, yellow ear coverts, and dark blue wing and tail feathers.

Some scientists believe that this uncommon parrot and several other members of its genus, Hapalopsittaca, may actually comprise a single species. Which other Andean parrots could belong to this species?

Read on to find out more: https://abcbirds.org/bird/red-faced-parrot/

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Monkeys: Fascinating Creatures Of The Animal Kingdom

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A photograph of a squirrel monkey eating. / Photograph by sharkolot / Pixabay

Monkeys are among the most intriguing and diverse animals in the mammalian world. Belonging to the primate order, they exhibit a wide range of behaviors, adaptations, and social structures that have captivated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. From the lush rainforests of South America to the savannas of Africa and the forests of Asia, monkeys have established themselves as vital components of their ecosystems.

Diversity And Classification

Monkeys are broadly divided into two groups: New World monkeys and Old World monkeys. New World monkeys, such as capuchins, … Continue