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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Today, August 14, is Golden Frog Day! The Panamanian golden frog is a beautiful species of frog native to Panama that has long been regarded as a national treasure of Panama. zooatlanta.org/hope-for-a-s...
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Hope for a species on Golden Frog Day - Zoo Atlanta
Hello everyone, this is Evan from the Herpetology Team. Today, August 14, is Golden Frog Day! I want to share some of the conservation efforts with Panamanian
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
SCHMIDT’S GUENON BORN AT ZOO ATLANTA Days-old newborn can be glimpsed with experienced mom Bam in The Ford African Rain Forest. zooatlanta.org/schmidts-gue...
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Schmidt's guenon born at Zoo Atlanta - Zoo Atlanta
A tiny newborn monkey is the newest arrival in Zoo Atlanta’s Ford African Rain Forest. Bam the Schmidt’s guenon gave birth to an infant on August 6, 2026. The
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Happy International Tiger Day! What a wonderful day to share with all of you how incredible tigers are and how we can all come together to help wild tigers. #OnlyZooAtl zooatlanta.org/how-i-fell-i...
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Welcome Sora and Kairi the black-and-white-ruffed lemurs. New arrivals have an opportunity to contribute to the future of the most endangered lemur species at Zoo Atlanta
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Wonderful news! The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has announced that Zoo Atlanta was once again granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. Full story: zooatlanta.org/zoo-atlanta-...
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ZOO ATLANTA RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS ACCREDITATION FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS - Zoo Atlanta
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has announced that Zoo Atlanta was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. Each
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
One year of Titan! This handsome boy arrived at the Zoo a year ago today, and we've loved watching him settle into his new space and form the sweetest bonds with the herd. Here's to many many more together! (photo: Nate E.) #OnlyZooATL
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
A drop in temperatures may bum some of you out, but real ones know it means GOATS IN COATS! Our Contact Yard crew is redefining cozy core in their handmade jackets, made specially to help them stay warm and comfy in colder weather. (photos: Becky Y.) #OnlyZooATL
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Zoo Atlanta is proud to announce a commitment of support for seven conservation programs protecting wildlife in Borneo, Kenya, Namibia, Nepal, Sumatra, Madagascar, and Cambodia in 2026. Full story: zooatlanta.org/zoo-atlanta-...
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ZOO ATLANTA ANNOUNCES A COMMITMENT TO SEVEN INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN 2026 - Zoo Atlanta
Projects will be supported by The Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
We’re excited to introduce a brand-new festivity: December 23 is hereby declared Slothmas! In celebration of Nutella and Cocoa’s new baby, we’re doing a calendar countdown to Slothmas with two weeks of sloth-centered surprises. The first door is now open at the link! zooatlanta.org/countdown-to...
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Countdown to Slothmas - Zoo Atlanta
December 10 - 23
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
You may have heard a lot about our new La Mancha kids lately, but Ponyo would like to remind you that she's still just a baby too! Look how tiny she is in her bucket! #OnlyZooATL (photo: Becky Y.)
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Two exciting new arrivals – one striped and one feathered – will be future members of the mixed-species complement of wildlife on Zoo Atlanta’s African Savanna. The Zoo recently welcomed Neighomi, a female plains zebra, and Olive, a female ostrich. Full story: zooatlanta.org/zoo-atlanta-...
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ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES NEIGHOMI THE ZEBRA AND OLIVE THE OSTRICH - Zoo Atlanta
New arrivals will join the mixed-species habitat in the Zoo’s African Savanna
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Losing it over how adorable our new prehensile-tailed skink hatchlings are! The pair made their debut last month, and are living behind-the-scenes with their parents. Unlike many reptile species, these guys stay with their parents for quite a long time- sometimes upwards of two years!
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Somehow our Halloween surprise is already nine days old! Mama and baby are doing well and continuing to bond behind-the-scenes, and we can't get enough of this sweetness. #OnlyZooATL (photos: Nate A.)
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
We're delighted to announce the arrival of a Hoffmann's two-toed sloth, born to Cocoa and Nutella on October 12. Mama and baby are resting up in the sloths' indoor area, but we promise to keep the updates coming! (vid: Celyn F.)
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Dr. Jane Goodall was a trailblazer in great ape conservation, a hero who dedicated her life to advocating for primates. We were fortunate enough to host Dr. Goodall here at ZA in 2014 as part of her Roots & Shoots program. Dr. Goodall's life embodied our mission. Her absence will be felt deeply.
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Check out this story from NBC on the illegal wildlife trade crisis featuring some well-known faces (human and animal) from around the Zoo! www.nbcnews.com/video/surge-...
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Surge in confiscated animals pushes zoos to the brink leading to calls for new funding
Law enforcement officials are overwhelmed with the amount of animals being taken into custody, either because of animal smugglers or issues getting through the port of entry. Local zoos are already fa...
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Friday mood brought to you by Zola the kori bustard! #OnlyZooATL (photo: Lauren W.)
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
This World Gorilla Day, two organizations celebrate an impressive 30 years of partnership in protecting wild gorillas and informing the world’s body of knowledge about these great apes. Read more about Zoo Atlanta's partnership with the Fossey Fund here: zooatlanta.org/zoo-atlanta-...
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Zoo Atlanta and The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Celebrate 30 Years of Partnership - Zoo Atlanta
Ahead of World Gorilla Day on September 24, two organizations celebrate an impressive 30 years of partnership in protecting wild gorillas and informing the
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Gogo the gopher tortoise loves going on enrichment walks to eat grass and clover! In addition to his "hot tortoise walks," he also enjoys a regular diet of hay, leafy greens, squash, carrot, sweet potato, bell pepper, and green beans, as well as different browse items. #OnlyZooATL (photo: Claire T.)
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
How gorgeous is this little one?! The Bird Team has successfully fledged two red and yellow barbet chicks in The Living Treehouse. Their parents were bred as part of an Species Survival Plan recommended breeding pair, and this is their second season raising chicks at Zoo Atlanta. Congrats Bird Team!
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Up close and personal snapshots of our elephant herd on this lovely #WorldElephantDay! Fun fact: a portion of every ticket is donated to conservation programs, including our partner Conservation South Luangwa, which works to protect wildlife in Zambia's South Luangwa Valley. (pics: Elephant Team)
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Last month, Supervisor of Youth and Family Programs Emmy Gibson traveled to the Limpopo region of South Africa to connect with Mabula Ground Hornbill Project on their work helping hornbills in the field and building a future for hornbills via education. Full story: zooatlanta.org/my-journey-t...
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My journey to South Africa and Mabula Ground-Hornbill Project - Zoo Atlanta
Welcome back for another look into the conservation work that Zoo Atlanta supports around the world.  My name is Emmy Gibson, and I work as the Youth and
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
They are, in fact, the G.O.A.T. Petting Zoo faves Phineas and Ferb, Sheldon, Benson, and Hobbes are what we consider geriatric, with Hobbes being the oldest. As our goats and sheep age, we support them in many ways, assessing their well-being constantly. Full story: zooatlanta.org/caring-for-t...
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Caring for the G.O.A.T in their golden years - Zoo Atlanta
They are, in fact, the G.O.A.T (greatest of all time). All goats (and sheep) are. At Zoo Atlanta we have six sheep and 12 goats who call the Orkin Children’s
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Staff from ZA’s Research, Herpetology, and Veterinary Teams are conducting fieldwork in the Arizona desert this month. About a year ago, we discovered an unusual virus in a population of sidewinder rattlesnakes near Yuma, AZ. Read more about this ongoing project: zooatlanta.org/report-from-...
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Report from the field! - Zoo Atlanta
Wickenburg, Arizona, where the temperature is a chilly 114 degrees.
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Zoo Atlanta is proud to have been accepted as one of the newest members of the Wildlife Confiscations Network. The Network strives to reduce wildlife trafficking by providing a coordinated system to ensure the care and welfare of confiscated live wildlife. Full story: zooatlanta.org/zoo-atlanta-...
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ZOO ATLANTA IS ONE OF THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE WILDLIFE CONFISCATIONS NETWORK - Zoo Atlanta
First-of-its-kind pilot program works to combat one of the world’s most pervasive and damaging illegal trades
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Our tawny frogmouth flock continues to grow! We're so excited to welcome two new chicks, Latke and Pistachio. Both chicks are doing very well, and getting floofier by the day! Congrats Bird Team! #OnlyZooATL (photos: Bird Team)
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Congrats Bird Team for fledging two superb starling chicks! Superb starlings are notorious for their sneaky nesting skills. This pair nested above a heat lamp that is inaccessible to the team. Even though we were suspicious there were chicks, we were pleasantly surprised when two chicks fledged!
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Say hello to the newest addition to our Ambassador Animals Team! Pancake is a 1-year-old ball python and comes to us from another AZA zoo. Welcome Pancake! #OnlyZooATL (photo: Becky Y.)
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Check out today's Keeper Story from Sarah F. to learn about how AZA Zoos manage North America's Patagonian mara population! zooatlanta.org/it-takes-a-v...
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
We're so excited to welcome four adorable lesser Madagascar hedgehog tenrecs to Wieland Wildlife Home! These littles were born to mom Thistle and dad Lance on May 23 and are about the size of a strawberry. All four pups are doing well, and Thistle is being a great mom! #OnlyZooATL (videos: Becky Y.)
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Kinkajous are in the same family as racoons and are nocturnal and arboreal mammals. Fuego came to Zoo Atlanta to be a companion to our resident kinkajou, Maya. During discussions with the zoo he came from, we discovered Maya and Fuego are actually siblings! - Becky Y., Ambassador Animals Team
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Recently, Orangutan Keeper Jake added new firehose pathways in Orangutan Habitat 2. Here's Keju's first time exploring the new pathway as she learns how to successfully navigate it. Keju is very skilled at climbing and balancing and has a unique method of traveling on her pathways! (video: Jake B.)
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Our Taveta golden weavers have been very busy lately weaving their nests! The males use their strong claws and beak to weave hanging nests from long grasses. Once the nests are complete, females in the colony will assess and mate with the most skilled nest builder. (photos: Josh M.)
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
If you’ve stopped by to visit Floyd lately and haven’t recognized the big boy on habitat, you’re not the only one! Floyd is almost 6 now and starting to grow out of his baby features. But don’t worry, he's not all grown up yet. He can still be found annoying his sisters most of the time!
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Did you know that Zoo Atlanta is the only zoo in North America housing drill monkeys? Read more about our population of this amazing species here: zooatlanta.org/checking-in-...
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Checking in with North America’s only zoological population of drill monkeys - Zoo Atlanta
Did you know that Zoo Atlanta is the only zoo in North America housing drill monkeys?
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Zoo Atlanta is pleased to launch a new access initiative to make the wonders of wildlife more accessible to Georgia families by offering discounted general admission and Family Membership for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Full story: zooatlanta.org/zoo-atlanta-...
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ZOO ATLANTA LAUNCHES A NEW ACCESS PROGRAM FOR SNAP CARDHOLDERS - Zoo Atlanta
WHAT: Zoo Atlanta is pleased to launch a new access initiative designed to make the wonders of wildlife more accessible to Georgia families by offering deeply
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Smurf & Warrior modeling the before and after of their haircuts! With warmer weather incoming, the alpacas down at the petting zoo recently got their yearly shears. This helps them stay cool during the summer months, & we're able to repurpose the wool as enrichment for our carnivores (pic: Becky Y.)
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
We are excited to welcome Buttercup, a 2-year-old female Sumatran tiger, to the animal population. Buttercup arrived late in the evening of April 16, 2025, from Wildlife Safari in Winston, Oregon. Full story: zooatlanta.org/zoo-atlanta-...
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ZOO ATLANTA WELCOMES BUTTERCUP THE SUMATRAN TIGER - Zoo Atlanta
New arrival is an important ambassador for one of Earth’s rarest big cat species
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Did you know the average size of an elephant’s foot is approximately 15-19 inches long and wide – larger than a dinner plate?! Here is a human foot for comparison! (photo: Elephant Care Team) #OnlyZooATL
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Spring comes roaring in with a newly renovated African lion complex, now open at Zoo Atlanta! The six-month, $3 million project introduces an array of new features designed for lions Hondo, Hatari, and Azizi and a new experience for Members and guests. Full story: zooatlanta.org/african-lion...
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AFRICAN LION COMPLEX OPENS AT ZOO ATLANTA - Zoo Atlanta
Hondo, Hatari, and Azizi are back on the prowl in a newly upgraded habitat
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Since Titan's arrival at the end of January, he and Msholo have become fast friends. We love seeing these two pals out on habitat, where they can even be seen sparring! #OnlyZooATL
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Welcome to the Zoo Atlanta flock, Pierogi! This little tawny frogmouth hatched on 2/24 to parents Jabba and Small Fry per an AZA Species Survival Plan breeding recommendation. Pierogi has grown so much in the last month and is already almost ready to fledge! (pics: Bird Team) #OnlyZooATL
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
It's a Bogi birthday bash! Our newest Ambassador Animal, Bogi the Guatemalan beaded lizard, recently turned 19! His care team helped him celebrate with a scratch box and a special hard boiled egg carved with the number 19! #OnlyZooATL (photos: Roxanne B.)
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PoLS at Georgia Tech @gtpols.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
It's #Biomechanics Day at @zooatl.bsky.social! GT PoLS is always happy to reach out to the community. A big thanks to Tianyu Wang and all of the other students who helped make today happen!
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Today marks the end of #BlackHistoryMonth, a time we at Zoo Atlanta love taking to celebrate the wealth of knowledge Black people bring to wildlife and sustainability activism. Please enjoy this blog highlighting the remarkable achievements of historical Black conservation pioneers.
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Black American Trailblazers in Conservation - Zoo Atlanta
February is Black History Month. Throughout this month, people around the nation have celebrated the accomplishments of African Americans in their fields, as
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
How's this for a maternity shoot? #Meerkat parents-to-be Carolina and Kiwano are looking extra adorable! (photos: Elephant Team) #OnlyZooATL
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
If you know your elephant behaviors, you know sparring establishes dominance, builds strength, is practice for future competition, and is fun! Bull elephants will often spar while playing. It's a critical way elephants build social bonds and establish their place in the herd (vid: Elephant Team).
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
If you happen to visit Willie B. Jr.’s family group, don’t be surprised if you see Willie B. Jr. on dad duty. Mom Shalia often takes the opportunity to have some alone time while WB3 spends time with his favorite playmate. Luckily Dad doesn’t seem to mind! #SilverbackStory – Cassie M., Gorilla Team
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Zoo Atlanta @zooatl.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
It's fitting that our first post on this platform would be a #SilverbackStory! Lately, Willie B. III has been observed riding on Kambera's back while mom Shalia observes. It's great seeing him be social with all his troop members! – Sherri K., #Gorilla Team #OnlyZooATL (vid: Kaitlyn K.)
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