inside september 2014
wildlife 8 Turacos: See Their True Colors Discover what these forest-dwelling birds have that others do not. BY WENDY PERKINS
18 How to Hatch a Dragon No damsels in distress here, just the heroic tale of unravelling the mystery of dragon-headed katydids. BY ESTER CHANG
explore 12 Friendship Claws: The Safari Park’s Newest Animal Ambassador Pair These two young animal ambassadors in training are becoming quite the sensation! BY PEGGY SCOTT
22 Botanical Treasures A number of carefully curated plant collections add to the lush landscape of the San Diego Zoo. BY SETH MENSER
conservation 16 Community-based Conservation of the Mexican Vaquita An elusive porpoise in the Gulf of California garners much-needed help from the local community. BY SAMANTHA YOUNG AND JAMES DANOFF-BURG
20 Charles Bieler: A Remarkable Director for Changing Times Recognizing Charles Bieler with this year’s Conservation Advocate Medal. BY MARY SEKULOVICH
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Chairman’s Note Through the Lens Save the Date You Said It In Memoriam: Weldon Donaldson What’s in Store Support From the Archives
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on the cover: Great blue turaco Corythaeola cristata this page: Sumatran tiger Panthera tigris sumatrae Photos by Ken Bohn, SDZG Photographer SAN DIEGO ZOO GLOBAL
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