Let’s go batty and learn all about these amazing creatures and discover the benefits of bats!

We have created helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video:
K.L.1 What type of animal are bats/closest living relative (3 min): https://youtu.be/nork9dCIZIQ?t=164
K.L.1 What bats eat (6 min): https://youtu.be/nork9dCIZIQ?t=450
1.L.1 How we can help bats (4 min): https://youtu.be/nork9dCIZIQ?t=2754
2.P.1 Echolocation (1.5 min): https://youtu.be/nork9dCIZIQ?t=1154
3.L.1 Bat Skeleton (3 min): https://youtu.be/nork9dCIZIQ?t=450
5.L.2 How bats help us (9.5 min): https://youtu.be/nork9dCIZIQ?t=1255

Animal Encounters:
Giant Cave Cockroach (3 min): https://youtu.be/nork9dCIZIQ?t=1818

Conservation:
Why bats are Declining and how we can help (11 min): https://youtu.be/nork9dCIZIQ?t=1981

The North Carolina Zoo has been involved in animal conservation for many years. Join us and learn some of the many ways the Zoo is helping animals locally and internationally!

We have added some helpful clips if you aren't able to watch the full video:
1.L.1 Only toad native to Puerto Rico & helping them (1 min 20 sec): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=188
1.L.1 Rare species of boa and helping them (2 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=344
1.L.1 Impact of invasive species (3.5 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=465
2.L.2 Puerto Rican Crested Toads released as tadpoles (1 min 20 sec): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=187
5.L.2 Millipedes clean up forest (4 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=2035
5.L.2 Apex Predator (5 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=2389
6.L.2 How poison goes through the food chain (2 min 15 sec): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=881

Animal Encounters:
1. African Giant Millipede (4 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=2035
2. Carolina Gopher Frog (5 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=3050
3. Vanderbilt the Eastern Box Turtle (4 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=3365

Conservation Efforts:
1. Puerto Rican Crested Toad (1 min 20 sec): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=187
2. Virgin Island Tree Boa (2 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=344
3. Birds in the Marianas Islands (3.5 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=472
4. Vultures in Africa (6.5 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=867
5. Giraffes in Africa (1.5 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=1297
6. Elephant Tracking (6 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=1364
7. SMART (5 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=1728
8. Red Wolf Conservation (5 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=2389
9. Eastern Hellbender (5 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=2742
10. Carolina Gopher Frog Headstarting (5 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=3050
11. Wildlife Rehabilitation (4 min): https://youtu.be/QhTsasIxvzw?t=3365

Did you see that? Probably not if it had good camouflage! Come test your eyesight to see if you can find these hidden creatures who have mastered the art of camouflage!

We have created some helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video:
1.L.1 Predators use camouflage (30 sec): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=118
1.L.1 Color Matching (6 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=158
1.L.1 Animals that change color at different seasons (2 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=554
1.L.1 Disruptive Coloration (12 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=685
1.L.1 Warning Colors (5 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=1410
1.L.1 Mimicry Camouflage (3.5 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=1714
1.L.1 Self Decoration (2 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=1947

Animal Encounters:
1. Madagascar Hissing Cockroach (2 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=195
2. King Tut the Eastern King Snake (4 min 15 sec): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=867
3. Forest Stump the Spotted Salamander (3 min): https://youtu.be/iLADFwnUpEM?t=1532

Join the Zoo EDventures team in trekking through the Aviary habitat to discover the beauty and wonder that flies, waddles, and dabbles inside.

We have created some helpful clips if you are unable to watch the whole video:
1.L.1 Rainforest levels and Value (1.5 min): https://youtu.be/3jZLfxrB8UE?t=562
3.L.1 Waterproof Feathers (45 sec): https://youtu.be/3jZLfxrB8UE?t=869
4.L.1 Bird Feet (1.5 min): https://youtu.be/3jZLfxrB8UE?t=955

Come with the Zoo EDventures team to the swamp and revisit these cat-tastic felines. Did you know they are the largest of the small cats? Find out why and so much meowre!

We have created helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video:
K.P.1 Cougar Jumping (30 sec): https://youtu.be/bqLq1HJcyYo?t=437
K.P.1 Cougar Climbing (1 min): https://youtu.be/bqLq1HJcyYo?t=805
K.P.1 Cougar Movement (2 min): https://youtu.be/bqLq1HJcyYo?t=1216
1.L.1 Cougar Home Range (45 Sec): https://youtu.be/bqLq1HJcyYo?t=1337
3.L.1 Cougar Skull (3 min): https://youtu.be/bqLq1HJcyYo?t=1488

Conservation Clips:
History of Heath and Olive the cougars and cougars in zoo's (2.5 min): https://youtu.be/bqLq1HJcyYo?t=992

What animal was used in warfare? What dad carries tadpoles on his back to find water? Who knew there was so much to learn about these tiny critters? Hop into this episode with the Zoo EDventures team to learn how the Zoo is helping to save these species.

We have created some helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video:
K.L.1 Different Poison Dart Frogs (3 min): https://youtu.be/Mpig5Z194rY?t=339
1.L.1 Poison Dart Frog Habitat (1.5 min): https://youtu.be/Mpig5Z194rY?t=580
4.L.1 Poisonous in Nature (3 min): https://youtu.be/Mpig5Z194rY?t=1221
8.L.3 Fungus affects Panamanian Golden Frogs (7 min): https://youtu.be/Mpig5Z194rY?t=1564

The Zoo EDVentures team is flaming-ling with some beautiful birds. Come see what the flock is all about!

We have created helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video:
K.L.1 Flamingo Species Colors (1.5 min): https://youtu.be/edJ54Bk_Gag?t=404
1.L.1 Flamingo Habitat (45 Sec): https://youtu.be/edJ54Bk_Gag?t=305
3.L.1 Flamingo Skull (1.5 min): https://youtu.be/edJ54Bk_Gag?t=1329
3.L.1 Flamingo Leg Structure (2 min): https://youtu.be/edJ54Bk_Gag?t=1715
4.L.1 Flamingo Communal nesting (2 min): https://youtu.be/edJ54Bk_Gag?t=1435
4.L.1 Flamingo Balance (2 min): https://youtu.be/edJ54Bk_Gag?t=2312

Conservation Clips:
Flamingo Chick Rescue South Africa (1.5 min): https://youtu.be/edJ54Bk_Gag?t=2133

Join the Zoo EDventures team as we go APE over the zoo's largest primate. Tune in to find out who!

We have created some helpful clips if you are unable to watch the full video:
1.L.1 Gorilla Relationships (2 min): https://youtu.be/dwmvuUImc1k?t=121
3.L.1 Gorilla Skull (4 min): https://youtu.be/dwmvuUImc1k?t=592

Conservation Clips:
Species Survival Plan (2 min): https://youtu.be/dwmvuUImc1k?t=1326

Come help the Zoo Edventures team figure out a very important question! Snot otter? Mud devil? Alleghany alligator? These are all local names for this native salamander. WHAT IS IT??

We have created some helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video:
K.L.1 Fish Comparison (5 min): https://youtu.be/JZ0Mc8RFiHA?t=1253
1.L.1 Hellbender shape/color (1 min): https://youtu.be/JZ0Mc8RFiHA?t=274
1.L.1 Components of a Hellbender Habitat (40 sec): https://youtu.be/JZ0Mc8RFiHA?t=795
4.L.1 Skin Folds (30 sec): https://youtu.be/JZ0Mc8RFiHA?t=164
4.L.1 Hellbender feet (50 sec):https://youtu.be/JZ0Mc8RFiHA?t=207
4.L.1 Hellbender shape (45 sec): https://youtu.be/JZ0Mc8RFiHA?t=275
4.L.1 Slime on Hellbender (30 sec): https://youtu.be/JZ0Mc8RFiHA?t=1139

Conservation Efforts:
Hellbender Nesting Box (3 min 15 sec): https://youtu.be/JZ0Mc8RFiHA?t=603

Strap on those waders and boots and join the Zoo EDventures team on an expedition INSIDE the seabird habitat! Enjoy some really cool insight from a zookeeper and some crazy bird antics!

We have created some helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video:
K.L.1 Penguins vs. Puffins vs. Murres vs. Auklet (1 min): https://youtu.be/5mHIXxKU760?t=430
1.L.1 Nesting Tunnels for Puffins (45 sec): https://youtu.be/5mHIXxKU760?t=229
1.L.1 Temperature for Arctic Birds (30 sec): https://youtu.be/5mHIXxKU760?t=182

Come meet the smallest North American bear with the Zoo EDventures team and explore how they can swim, run, climb, and smell - all better than Wendy and Steve!

We have created some helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video:
K.L.1 Black Bear Colors (3.5 min): https://youtu.be/lyyucw68nmk?t=754
1.L.1 Black Bear Weight/Size (3 min): https://youtu.be/lyyucw68nmk?t=541
3.L.1 Black Bear Skull (1.5 min): https://youtu.be/lyyucw68nmk?t=1523
7.L.1 Bear Hibernation (3.5 min): https://youtu.be/lyyucw68nmk?t=971

For the last 4 months the Zoo EDventure team has brought you amazing animals each week. But have you ever wondered what it takes to actually be a zookeeper? Join us LIVE to learn, ask questions, and highlight some of these incredible people as we celebrate National Zoo Keeper Week!

What do animals do all day? One way scientists study animal behavior is by using ethograms. Join Leslie as she explains what an ethogram is and how you can try this at home with your pet, local wildlife, or your family.
Download your own ethogram to use - https://tinyurl.com/NCZooEthogram

We have created a helpful clip if you're unable to watch the full video:
1.L.1 Why animal observation is important (3 min): https://youtu.be/WQrWPUcN0ZA?t=38

We all know dogs are man’s best friend. But who is your dog’s best friend? Join us in a new Zoo Science series: Pet Detectives to learn more about your dog’s preferences and how they think from the zoo’s biologists. Each episode we’ll provide a fun and simple experiment that you can try at home with your own dog. Use your dog’s sense of smell to test his/her preferences amongst your family members.

We have created some helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video:
1.L.1 Understanding Animal Behavior (30 sec): https://youtu.be/2mkreNeoLUE?t=8
4.L.1 Sense of Smell (1 min 20 sec): https://youtu.be/2mkreNeoLUE?t=112

How can you enrich your dog’s life? Join us in this episode of Pet Detective to learn more about some simple enrichment you can use at home and how to evaluate it. Let us know what enrichment your dog likes best.

We have created a helpful clip if you're unable to watch the full video:
1.L.1 What is enrichment/why it's important (1 min 14 sec): https://youtu.be/M3qm0y55FR8?t=7

How do we keep our animals mentally and physically fit? Join us for this week’s Pet Detectives to learn how to challenge your dog, just like how we do at the Zoo, with a puzzle feeder! Puzzles can be challenging but a lot of fun!

We have created helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video:
K.L.1 Dogs are descendants of wolves (6 sec): https://youtu.be/iyPHYi0ImVM?t=28
1.L.1 Benefits of foraging (45 sec): https://youtu.be/iyPHYi0ImVM?t=4

Explore how trees help keep our streams clean and protect the Hellbender!

We have created helpful clips if you're unable to watch the full video:
1.E.2 Why water is important to Eastern Hellbenders (30 sec): https://youtu.be/DESHpZNcWwQ?t=244
1.L.1 Why trees and rocks are important to Eastern Hellbenders (1 min 6 sec): https://youtu.be/DESHpZNcWwQ?t=153