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The Lonely Sunfish: What A Mola Taught Us About Zoos
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The Lonely Sunfish: What A Mola Taught Us About Zoos

A Japanese sunfish stopped eating when visitors disappeared during renovations. Staff fixed it with photos of human faces. What really happened and why it matters.

by Hannah•February 28, 2026
Ken Allen: The Great Escaping Orangutan
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Ken Allen: The Great Escaping Orangutan

Ken Allen, an orangutan at the San Diego Zoo in the 1980s, became famous for his repeated escapes, calm strolls through the zoo, and apparent grudge against a rival.

by Jade•February 26, 2026
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