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Happy purrthday Link and Nova!

Orphaned in the wild last year and brought to the zoo by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, these cougar cubs are celebrating their first birthday this weekend
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We are saddened to hear of Dr. Jane Goodall's passing, and so honored to be among the organizations she worked closely with during her long and incredible career.
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Capri and Sun are East African savannah pouched rats, a species known throughout the world for its smarts, size and sense of smell.
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you otter not miss this 🦦

It’s #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek! Stop by the marine life area all week from 10:45 to 2:15 for otter-themed games and a chance to chat with zoo staff and volunteers, as well as our paw-tners from @elakhaalliance.bsky.social!
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If you place a camera in the lion habitat …

They’re going to turn it into a giant cat toy
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Maple’s to-do list: snack, pose, repeat
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The Mazama newt is found in only one place in the world: Crater Lake. But this tiny amphibian is disappearing, due to invasive crayfish taking over its habitat. We’ve teamed up with the National Park Service and High Desert Museum to give this rare newt-y cutie a fighting chance.
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King is a melon baller 🍉
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it’s all fun and games until Mom eats your watermelon 🍉
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They’re all keepers in our book. Happy Zoo Keeper Week!
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Nora and Amelia Gray are doing their part to save our sea ice. Follow our pawtners at @polarbearsinternational.org to learn how you can join them.

#ArcticSeaIceDay #SaveOurSeaIce
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Egg-citing news! Nine fuzzy California condor chicks hatched at our wildlife conservation center this season. Eventually, they'll be released into the wild to boost the population of this critically endangered species.
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These Pacific lamprey are part of a tribal-led effort to restore this ancient and culturally important fish to areas where they used to live. This group of 25 will stay at the zoo through the winter and be transported above the Detroit dam on the North Santiam River once they’re ready to spawn.
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A group of VIJFs (very important jawless fish) arrived at the zoo last week from nearby Willamette Falls.
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Nigel’s plans: snack, nap, baby
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Her little trunk bubbles at the end 🥺
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Link and Nova are feline frisky
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Tula-Tu isn't just a flower girl, she's also Grand Marshal of the Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade. And although Tula herself won't be there tomorrow, she'll be represented by her care staff, adoring fans and a larger-than-life float!
Tula-Tu holding a rose