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Getting to Know Gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Getting to Know Gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

FromAmazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast


Getting to Know Gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

FromAmazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Aug 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Get to know one of the largest species of the great apes, the gorilla! In this episode of Amazing Wildlife, Rick and Marco visit the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to speak with Breanne Murray, a senior wildlife care specialist. After discussing some popular gorilla terminology, the hosts learn about one of the world's oldest silverbacks, who lives at the Safari Park. They also get an “inside scoop” on how two young male gorillas are learning how to become silverbacks. Breanne explains the three stages of being a gorilla, and how gorillas explore their curiosity at the Safari Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Aug 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (79)

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