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Monarch Butterfly Tagging With Cleveland Museum of Natural History

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
October 3, 2022
In September, Northeast Ohio experienced peak monarch migration, with the species massing along the Lake Erie shoreline before heading south to Mexico for the winter. Learn the simple method that CMNH staff uses to tag the butterflies, as well as why tracking their migration is important for the species.
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Dalia Gets a Mud Bath at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
September 26, 2022
Watch Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Eastern black rhinoceros calf, Dalia, get her very first mud bath! Not only is rolling in the mud fun for her, it's a natural behavior with a purpose.
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Greater Cleveland Aquarium Shares 10 Things You Might Not Know About SCUBA Diving

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
September 15, 2022
In honor of the Greater Cleveland Aquarium's 10th anniversary, 10 of its divers share 10 things you might not have thought about when it comes to SCUBA. Watch to learn all about this unique profession!
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First Ever Family of Trumpeter Swans is Nesting in Cleveland Metroparks

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
September 12, 2022
The first family of trumpeter swans to ever nest in Cleveland Metroparks has been observed by Cleveland Metroparks Natural Resources team! The historic sighting of the species — which nearly went extinct — follows more than 25 years of conservation efforts by staff at Cleveland Metroparks and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
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Red Panda Training Tales With Akron Zoo

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
September 2, 2022
Lulu, Akron Zoo's red panda, is a big fan of training sessions because usually grapes are involved! During this training session, Keeper Lisa is able to get a weight on Lulu and target her along some branches. This allows Lisa to monitor Lulu for any potential injuries.
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10 Unexpectedly Adorable Animals at Greater Cleveland Aquarium

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
August 19, 2022
Some animals are straight up adorable: otters, koalas, axolotls, penguins. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and some people go for the more non-traditionally attractive animals. In honor of the Greater Cleveland Aquarium's 10th anniversary, Marketing Director Sam shares 10 not-so-cuddly GCA cuties.
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Dalia’s Debut: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Baby Rhino Explores Habitat

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
August 11, 2022
Watch Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Eastern black rhinoceros calf, Dalia, explore the outdoor rhino habitat for the very first time! Guests can now visit Dalia outside during regular zoo hours. Viewing is best during the mornings as she acclimates to her new space.
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Learn About Monarch Butterflies With Cleveland Museum of Natural History

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
August 4, 2022
The monarch butterfly recently was listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which is a global organization that documents species and their conservation status. 
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Why Do Greater Cleveland Aquarium Divers Find So Many Shark Teeth?

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 18, 2022
Did you know a shark can lose up to 30,000 teeth in its lifetime? In this video, SCUBA diver Stephanie explains why Greater Cleveland Aquarium divers find so many shark teeth — and how these teeth look and function differently depending on the shark species.
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See Goat Kids at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
July 5, 2022
While the Cleveland Metroparks zoo is home to exotic wildlife from around the world, did you know visitors also can get up close to more domestic animals? Visit the zoo's Kookaburra Station for animal encounters at the contact yard with sheep, goats, miniature donkeys and other farm animals.
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