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Golden-winged Warbler: Early Successional Specialist

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

Tiny, nimble, and sporting a bold black mask and “bib” under its bill, the Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera) might be mistaken for a Black-capped Chickadee at first glance. But it’s the long, thin bill and the splashes of vivid golden-yellow on its crown and wings that distinguish this long-distance migratory warbler.

Though they are denizens of shrubby, early successional habitats (areas that are in the early stages of regenerating following a disturbance, such as a fire or a clearcut) in the nesting season, Golden-winged Warblers and their recently fledged young

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Robert Irwin on the Importance of Protecting our Baby Wildlife

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This YouTube video was produced by The Australia Zoo.

Join Robert Irwin during this special visit to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital as we check in on some of our cutest patients, a clutch of freshly hatched carpet pythons, an orphaned ringtail possum joey, and a trio of very needy magpie-lark babies.

We are Wildlife Warriors. We fight for an extremely important cause – to protect our wildlife and wild places! Join us on our missions as we follow in the footsteps of the original Wildlife Warrior, Steve Irwin, and continue the work that he was so passionate about.

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Dingoes, Devils & Otters | Habitat Walkthrough

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This YouTube video was produced by The Australia Zoo.

Each habitat at Australia Zoo is carefully crafted to recreate wild areas and provide our animals with a space that is safe and enriching. Zookeepers Kirra and Jess show us some of the coolest features in three of our oldest habitats, that our dingoes, Tasmanian devils, and otters call home!

Here at Australia Zoo we are home to over 1200 beautiful animals and 400 staff. Join us as we give you a behind the scenes look at all the action. From new additions to animal highlights, our awesome zoo crew

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