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HOLIDAYS At Georgia Aquarium!

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This YouTube video was produced by the Georgia Aquarium.

The magic of the winter season has arrived at Georgia Aquarium!
Join us through January 2nd to experience the festive wonder of Holidays at Georgia Aquarium. Our atrium has been completely transformed, featuring enchanting winter projections, festive music, and a stunning 40-foot live tree.

We’re excited to bring back some of your holiday favorites, including photos with Santa, the daily lighting of our tree, and special holiday-themed presentations.

Come warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones at Georgia Aquarium. We can’t … Continue

Greater Roadrunner: Charismatic Cuckoo

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

The Greater Roadrunner belongs to a large avian family, the Cuculidae, which includes the Yellow-billed and Mangrove Cuckoos as well as larger, more terrestrial species such as the Rufous-Vented Ground-Cuckoo of Central and South America. The Greater Roadrunner’s scientific name, which translates to “Californian earth-cuckoo,” shows its affinity with this latter group. It’s the only ground cuckoo found in North America.

This charismatic cuckoo is also called Chaparral Cock, Snake Killer, Paisano, and Medicine Bird. It’s the basis for a popular Warner Brothers cartoon character, a frequent team mascot, … Continue

Interconnected: Bats And People

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This YouTube video was produced by Bat Conservation International.

Fijian Free-Tailed Bats benefit the people of Fiji, providing vital ecosystem services to the communities (including devouring a quarter million insects each night). To protect Nakanacagi Cave, BCI, and Rainforest Trust purchased the property surrounding it, working with the National Trust of Fiji and NatureFiji-MareqetiViti to create the nation’s first bat sanctuary.

BCI had been working with the community for nearly a decade when a devastating cyclone struck, causing widespread destruction. It was only natural that BCI reached out to assist the community in its time of need.

“Conservation doesn’t … Continue