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Donna Fernandes

Buffalo zoo about to take polar bear cub population from one to two

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A New York zoo is hand-rearing a polar bear cub born to one of its adult bears. But now, the zoo is being asked to take in another cub, an orphan, from Alaska, in hopes that the two will grow up healthier if they do so together.

Animals adopt varying techniques to get through long days of winter

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LOE Lookback – It’s All Happening at the Zoo

Animal Winter Behavior

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Animal Winter Behavior, With Zoologist Donna Fernandes

Guest zoologist Donna Fernandes discusses some of the ways various animals prepare for and spend the cold, dark winter months. From migration to hibernation, Fernandes shares some examples. Donna Fernandes, a regular guest on Living on Earth, is Associate Curator of the Wildlife Conservation Society in New York City.

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Exotic Pets: Purchase With Care

Steve Curwood speaks once more to zoologist Donna Fernandes about the interest in exotic pets, and what people might consider before deciding to take one into their home or family.

The Trouble With Boa: A Look at Exotic Pets

Steve Curwood speaks with zoologist Donna Fernandes about the lucrative legal and illegal international pet trade. The illegal aspects of the trade is second only to drug smuggling into the United States.

Father Knows Best?: A Look at Animal Dads

To celebrate Father’s Day, Steve Curwood speaks with zoologist Donna Fernandes about which fathers in the animal kingdom stay around to nurture their young, and the lengths to which some of them go.