Meet one of our brownbanded bamboo sharks who lives in our Coral Tunnel exhibit. In this video, Keeper Mike conducts a training session to help desensitize the shark to human touch and manipulation. We train our sharks and rays using positive reinforcement, and Mike reinforces this behavior by offering food. Training like this helps to reduce stress on the shark when it needs a veterinary exam or when the keepers need to take a blood sample or conduct an ultrasound. 📹 : Keeper Heily | New York

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking sea of bamboo in Yibin, Sichuan Province #AmazingChina | Xinhua Culture&Travel

Moshu the red panda snacked on some treats at the Oregon Zoo recently. The zoo says red pandas eat a diet consisting of mostly bamboo leaves and vegetarian snacks, even though they come from a long line of carnivores. | CBS Sunday Morning