172: Gibbon

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172: Gibbon

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Feb 15, 2022

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What about a little ape, huh? What about a little furry friend?

This week we learn about some of our favorite primates, the gibbon! Learn answers to some your burning questions like What is brachiation? On a scale of 1 to 10 how much do the babies look like aliens? What is a gibbon song and why is it BEAUTIFUL? and What are some of Flora and Fauna's experiences working with gibbons?

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Feb 15, 2022

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Two zookeepers talk weird animals. Informative, irreverent, and sometimes funny. Learn about animals in a way you never have before, with all the dirty details from two people who aren't afraid to call animals out on their junk.

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