The Importance Of Tiger Breeding | Australia Zoo Life

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To celebrate International Tiger Day(July 29th), in this episode of the endangered species breeding program series, we are talking about tigers!

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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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Protecting Hellbenders On Private Lands

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Ben Prater, our Southeast Program Director, explains how partnering with private landowners is helping to protect the third largest salamander in the world – the Eastern Hellbender.

Learn more: https://defenders.org/wildlife/hellbender


Footage by: @Running Wild Media

Video Transcript:

Today we are here in the home of one of the most amazing creatures that I have the privilege of working on and that’s the Eastern Hellbender.

It’s the third largest salamander in the world and the epicenter of its global population is right here in Western North Carolina.


In fact, they have persisted in these watersheds for over 65 million years, and … Continue

Shark Fact Sheet: Great White Shark

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The Great White Shark(Carcharodon carcharias) also known as the White Shark, Great White, or White Pointer is a large cartilaginous fish that is classified in the Animalian class Chondrichthyes, order Lamniformes, and family Lamnidae.

GenusCarcharodon
SpeciesC. carcharias
Binomial NameCarcharodon carcharias
Length3.1-6.4m(11-21 feet)
Weight522–3,401 kg(1,150.8-7,497.9 lbs.)
DietCarnivore
IUCN StatusVulnerable

Range and Habitat

Great White Sharks can be found in oceans across the world with the exception of arctic regions.

Physical Characteristics

Great White Sharks have a white underside and a gray dorsal area. Sometimes the dorsal area maybe a brown or blue shade. Great … Continue