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NOTES FROM THE FIELD |
2025 | No. 2

Two elephants, Wild Love

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February is the month
of love, but all year long wildlife are bursting
with displays of
romance and affection. First dates, longtime mates, and
platonic pals all show
their feelings to strengthen their bonds. Even
plants have a way of
putting their best leaf forward to share in the
passion. Check out how
species across our eight
Conservation Hubs
celebrate love in
their own unique ways.

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LOVE IS IN
THE AIR

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Penguins

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It's important
to make a strong first impression, and a male gentoo
penguin knows just the
trick. He presents a smooth, shiny pebble to his
female crush, and if
she accepts, it becomes the beginning of their
nest. These tuxedoed
birds are real
charmers! MEET
CUTE >

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Black Vultures

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Talk about
relationship goals. Black
vultures form
monogamous bonds, and
pairs stay together
all year long and across multiple mating seasons.
Vulture flocks
sometimes even punish males that cheat on their mates.
Learn more about these
devoted avians with our Amazing
Wildlife podcast.
COUPLED
UP >

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Naked mole rats

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Naked
mole rats
aren't actually naked, but when they do get cold in
their underground
burrows, they snuggle together in a pile to stay warm.
What are friends for?
Scurry on down to the San
Diego Zoo to see
these
cuddly rodents
yourself. CUDDLE
PUDDLE >

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Elephants

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During courtship,
young elephant couples
often intertwine their trunks, much like humans
hold hands. It's
one of the many ways these pachyderms use their trunks
to express how they
feel. Experience them for yourself at Elephant
Odyssey at the
Zoo. LOVING
TOUCH >

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Flower

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Nothing says
Valentine's Day like beautiful flowers, and orchids
are
some of the loveliest.
Their delicate petals, daring shapes, and
brilliant coloring are
enough to make any plant-lover swoon. Find out
more about these bold
blooms at Orchid
Odyssey at the
Zoo. DAZZLING
DISPLAY >

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Gibbons

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When gibbons pair up,
they make sweet music together and combine their
individual mating
calls into a unique song. They sing this special tune
together during their
years-long relationship to keep their bond strong.
Swing over to the Zoo
to see-and
hear-soulful siamangs
in action. FOREST
SERENADE >

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WILDLIFE HEROES
CHANGE

THE WORLD.

John, no
matter

how wildlife show their

love, the love you show for

wildlife is unmistakable.

When you join as a Wildlife

Hero, your ongoing monthly

support will make a vital

difference to the

extraordinary species

relying on us to survive-and

thrive-each and every day.

Your commitment fuels

critical conservation

efforts and secures the

future for wildlife, people,

and the planet we share.

We're forever grateful to

have you with us as we

envision a world where all

life thrives.

Your monthly gift will make a world of a
difference for wildlife.

BE A HERO

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With more than 100
years of wildlife care expertise and partnerships
around the
globe, we are saving,
protecting, and caring for species worldwide.

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Photo Credit |
penguin: NicoElNino/iStock/Getty Images Plus,
black
vulture: Gypsy Picture
Show/iStock/Getty Images Plus

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