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In this issue, we dive deep into Cape vultures and their new habitat here at the Los Angeles Zoo.

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The Angela Collier World of Birds Show has been captivating and informing audiences for nearly 40 years.

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Field Notes: Bats in Florida and Jamaica with Cortney Vargas


I sit perched on the edge of an examination table with barely contained excitement. A nurse enters with a small syringe in hand, and my smile stretches widely as she wipes my arm with a cool alcohol swab. A rush of anticipation flutters in my chest; today I’m getting the rabies vaccine! It marks the first step toward realizing my 20-year dream of working with bats.


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