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Behind the scenes early in the morning – Reptile Rounds

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This YouTube video was produced by The Australia Zoo.

Our keepers spend hours before opening each day getting everything ready before the floods of guests. Keeper Will is with us to head around on the 6am rounds and show us behind the scenes of what goes into saying good morning to some of our reptiles.

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.

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How to Remove European Water Chestnut | Parks Canada

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This YouTube video was produced by Parks Canada.

Aquatic invasive plants such as Water Chestnut can infest our lakes and rivers, impede the flow of water, and prevent people from enjoying recreational activities.

Community volunteers can make a big difference and play an important role in helping Parks Canada manage the spread of these invasive plants.

Join Parks Canada ecologists on the Rideau Canal as they
demonstrate the skills and equipment you will need to identify European Water Chestnut and carefully remove it on your own.

For more information about Water Chestnut and to join Parks Canada in this

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Egyptian Tortoise Hatchlings Eating Lettuce

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This YouTube video was produced by the Calgary Zoo.

We’re celebrating two tortally wonderful hatchdays! Egyptian tortoise ‘Giza’ turned one on July 8th, while ‘Sphinx’ turned one on July 18th!

It’s incredible to think these two torts are just one year old – they’re still so tiny! Egyptian tortoises reach maturity at five years, and as of now, we haven’t determined their sexes.

Giza and Sphinx mark a significant milestone as the first successful Egyptian tortoise hatchlings since the species arrived at the zoo a decade ago. We’re thrilled that they bring hope to this Critically Endangered

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