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Defenders Defines: Cultural Herd

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This YouTube video was produced by Defenders Of Wildlife.

When we talk about Bison, we often mention “cultural herds,” but what is a cultural herd? While much like conservation herds where herds are protected for their ecological benefits, cultural herds mean even more especially to our tribal partners. Learn more about Bison at https://defenders.org/wildlife/bison

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So a cultural Bison herd is similar to a conservation herd. Bison evolved with the prairie, the prairie evolved with Bison. We had about 100 plus years where we didn’t have Bison performing their ecological functions
on the prairie. So Department of Interior sort … Continue

A Special Reptile Update | Australia Zoo Life

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This YouTube video was produced by The Australia Zoo.

Keeper Nathan shares a special update from our reptiles team. Learn about these cute Yakka Skinks and meet the little ones that have just joined the family.

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 and fabulous zoo celebrations. We’ll get you up close and personal with Australia Zoo Life!

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Shining Sunbeam: A Brilliant Ray Of Light

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

The Shining Sunbeam is a large, conspicuous hummingbird found at higher altitudes along both slopes of the Andes. It often perches in open areas and is fairly easy to spot. At first glance it appears to be rather plain, feathered in shades of brown and cinnamon. Its specific genus name, cupripennis, is a combination of the Latin words for “copper” and “winged,”; and the species is indeed sometimes called the Copper-Winged Hummingbird.

But seen from the back in just the right light, the Shining Sunbeam dazzles, with a lower … Continue