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Postcards From Panama: Part 3

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Learn about protecting all 21 species of horned lizards with Juan Carlos from our Mexico program at the CITES convention in Panama City.

Video Transcript:

Hi, I’m Juan Carlos Cantú. I’m with Defenders of Wildlife in Mexico. But right now I’m in Panama City at the CITES convention.


Well, today, what we saw were two proposals, one presented by the United States for one of the species of horned lizards in the U.S. that is also found in Mexico. And another proposal by Mexico for all 21 species of horned lizards. You can find them in Mexico, the United States, … Continue

World Famous Hugo The Galapagos Tortoise Turns 72 | Australian Reptile Park

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In a GIANT day for a special tortoise at the Australian Reptile Park, beloved resident Hugo the Galapagos Tortoise has a lot of candles to blow out today as he hits the massive milestone and of turning 72 years old! The day was full of celebration, with keepers presenting him with a delicious cake featuring watermelon and hibiscus – decorated on a three-tier cake topped with miniature versions of Hugo and Estrella carved out of melons!

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Ranger Mick Hits 30 Years At The Park | Australian Reptile Park

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Resident icon at the Australian Reptile Park, Ranger Mick has hit an incredible milestone today, officially marking 30 years of service at the Park. To celebrate, staff at the Park surprised Mick with a very special cake, made in the shape of his favourite reptile, Rosie the Alligator.