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Giraffe Wedding

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Watch this Reuters video to see a giraffe wedding at the Rio de Janeiro Zoo. The couple was brought to the zoo specifically to start a family.

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Giraffe Wedding (0:50)

Watch this Reuters video to see a giraffe wedding at the Rio de Janeiro Zoo. The couple was brought to the zoo specifically to start a family.

Save the Camels (1:40)

Watch this Reuters video to learn about the most important animal in the desert - the camel. Some experts believe that as the water crisis continues, camels will grow in importance to developed economies as well.

Dirty Jobs: Pig Slop in Las Vegas (7:34)

The buffets of Las Vegas are sometimes described as 'monuments to excess.' Tons of this food would be wasted if it wasn't used as pig slop. Take a look at this video from Discovery Channel's "Dirty Jobs" to learn more about pig slop.

Dirty Jobs: Hoof Trimmer (5:15)

Like human toenails, cow hooves grow at a constant rate. To ensure the comfort and fertility of each cow, these hooves must be trimmed on a regular basis. Join "Dirty Jobs" host Mike Rowe as he learns about hoof trimming.

Predators and Prey: How North American Elk Survive (1:13)

A North American elk is a large type of deer that is very fast and can easily outrun a grizzly bear. To remain unseen by predators like bears and wolves, elk will lie still in the tall grass. Young elk have white spots that camouflage them.

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Corwin's Quest: Camel Survival (2:10)

On Animal Planet's "Corwin's Quest," Jeff Corwin demonstrates how camels are custom made to survive the harsh conditions of the desert.

Get Out There: Elks at Horseshoe Park (2:41)

On Animal Planet's "Get Out There," the Zorbo family checks out some elk at Horseshoe Park during their mating season.

Get Out There: Ram's Hoofs and Horns (1:35)

On Animal Planet's "Get Out There," join the Zorbo family on their Rocky Mountain adventure as they examine bighorn rams' hoofs and horns. A ram's horn can weigh as much as 40 pounds.

Get Out There: Looking for Bighorn Rams in the Rockies (2:41)

On Animal Planet's "Get Out There," the Zorbo family finds bighorn rams feeding by the Rocky Mountain roadside. While bighorns aren't picky, they enjoy the calcium rich roadside plants.

Get Out There: Moose Sighting in the Rockies (2:13)

On Animal Planet's "Get Out There," learn about moose mating and lifestyles. Moose have four stomachs and can eat up to 60 pounds of greens a day.

Get Out There: Pronghorn Antelope (3:00)

On Animal Planet's "Get Out There," the Wilder family teams up with a wildlife biologist to track down the pronghorn antelope. The pronghorn antelope is one of the fastest land mammals in North America.

Get Out There: Observing Elk at Grand Teton (2:22)

On Animal Planet's "Get Out There," the Wilder family spots elk during their wildlife adventure. Early evening is usually the best time to spot elk. During rutting season, dominant bull elk fight to defend their harems and earn mating rights.

Get Out There: Elk at Grand Teton National Park (2:24)

On Animal Planet's "Get Out There," the Wilder family spots elk during their wildlife adventure at Grand Teton National Park. During rutting season, the dominant bull elk will aggressively fight to defend its harem.

Get Out There: Moose at Grand Teton (1:31)

On Animal Planet's "Get Out There," the Wilder family locates moose in Grand Teton National Park. Moose are strictly vegetarian and one of the largest mammals in North America.

Get Out There: Bison at Teton National Park (1:56)

On Animal Planet's "Get Out There," join the Wilder family on a Teton National Park adventure as they get an up close view of bison. Bison bulls are one of North America's largest land mammals.