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What wildlife will you find?
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Backyard Safari
Torrey pines grow naturally in only two places on Earth—and one of them is in San Diego! We are working to conserve these rare trees.
Take a look around—on a nature hike, a trip to the park, or even your own backyard. How many of these native animals and plants can you spot?
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28 / SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE JOURNAL / SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021
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erfly San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is working to save some of our local butterflies. How can you make your yard a habitat for butterflies?
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Spiders are predators, and they eat mostly insects. Without them, our homes would be overrun! Thanks, guys!
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PHOTOS BY: WERHANE/GETTY IMAGES PLUS; MIRCEAX/GETTY IMAGES PLUS.
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A hummingbird’s heart beats more than 1,000 times a minute! Visit these tiny birds at the new William E. Cole Family Hummingbird Habitat at the Zoo.
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Photos by Tammy Spratt, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance photographer
