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With ice caps shrinking and global temperatures on the rise, animals who live in the Arctic Circle are at increasing risk. Today, we speak with two…
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Whether you choose to refute it or thrive in it, the world is indeed a strange place.Even relatively common leisure-time activities can’t evade the…
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The University of Missouri is among a consortium of schools with tiger mascots that are ramping up efforts to address the dwindling global tiger…
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Misting fans, chilled pools, ice treats and air conditioning. It's what a lot of people turn to in the summer in Kansas City — and so do the caretakers of…
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A chimpanzee at the Kansas City Zoo died Wednesday from internal injuries after a fight with other chimps. According to Sean Putney, the zoo's senior…
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I think we all know that Father’s Day is the second most important day of the year devoted to honoring a parent.History suggests as much: President…
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For the first time, the Kansas City Zoo’s baby chimpanzee has enjoyed being on public display with her twelve companion chimps. Baby Ruw was born at the…
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As part of our 30/30 Vision series, KCUR takes a look at three of Kansas City’s grandest ideas from the last 30 years. We also looked at magnet schools…
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The Great Blue Whale was removed from the Kansas City Zoo in the 1990s, but it still holds nostalgic value for Kansas Citians.
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Yes, it's going to be a warm weekend, but at 11 o'clock Saturday morning, you'll be treated to something special if you're at the Kansas City Zoo. Some of…
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When a child fell into the gorilla habitat of the Cincinnati Zoo last week, the event ended in the death of the gorilla. What are the ethics at the…
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Nikita the polar bear is leaving Kansas City. His next project? To procreate on behalf of his entire species. We bid a fond farewell to this 1200-pound…