Off Exhibit: Caring for African Elephants

Episode #40

Learn what it’s like to manage a herd of the world’s largest land mammals. Elephant expert and Maryland Zoo General Curator Mike McClure shares what makes elephants so unique and why working with them is so rewarding. We’ll also talk about serious threats to their survival in the wild and what zoos like The Maryland Zoo are doing to help protect these iconic animals.

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Off Exhibit is a podcast featuring in-depth discussions with animal professionals and wildlife experts from behind-the-scenes at the Maryland Zoo. Subscribe via iTunes, Android, or RSS. New episodes uploaded on Wednesdays.