Chimp Empire: A Riveting Dive Into The World Of Ngogo Chimpanzees

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In April 2023, Netflix released Chimp Empire, a four-part limited documentary series rated TV-PG that immerses viewers in the complex and dramatic lives of the largest known Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) community in Uganda’s Ngogo Forest, a pristine research hub nestled within Kibale National Park. Directed by James Reed, the Academy Award-winning co-director of My Octopus Teacher, and narrated by Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali, this series offers an intimate, emotionally charged exploration of Chimpanzee society, drawing striking parallels to human behavior. Filmed over 18 months, Chimp Empire captures the intricate social politics, family dynamics, and territorial disputes of … Continue

Discover North America Trek at the Columbus Zoo

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This YouTube video was produced by The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

Experience the all-new North America Trek at the Columbus Zoo! Stroll immersive trails designed like your favorite national parks and come face-to-face with Mexican wolves, North American river otters, black bears, bald eagles, and more. Dive into natural habitats and discover powerful conservation stories behind each species.

Explore breathtaking waterfalls, panoramic boardwalks, and unmissable wildlife encounters in this brand-new region. Join us for a summer adventure—and be part of a journey supporting wildlife recovery efforts across the continent.

Learn more and plan your visit: https://www.columbuszoo.org/north-america-trek

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Headed to the Beach? 5 Tips to Keep Shorebirds Safe

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

Millions of people and birds share U.S. beaches throughout the year, especially in summer. During hot weather, humans flock to the shore to celebrate holidays with fireworks and barbecues, while birds like American Oystercatcher, Black Skimmer, Least Tern, Snowy Plovers, and Wilson’s Plovers gather to forage and raise their young. In the winter, there’s lots of overlap between folks enjoying the beach and nonbreeding shorebirds. With so many individuals of various kinds wanting their own place on the beach, things can get crowded.

The competition for space with people can

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