9.8K views · 510 reactions | Ready for some movie trivia? In Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy, elephant seal and sea lion vocalizations were used as the main components for the sound of the Orcs (northern elephant seals) and the Uruks (California sea lions). In this autumn video of our sea lions, listen closely to the vocalizations. Can you hear the similarities to the movie characters from LOTR? | Bronx Zoo | Facebook

214K views · 10K reactions | It's a boy! Our 2-day-old baby okapi had his first medical exam today! He weighed in at 66lbs which is a healthy weight for a newborn okapi. He and mom, Kuvua, are both doing well and will be bonding behind the scenes until the spring. | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Facebook

Our teeny 436 lb baby greater one-horned rhino recently went for her very first swim, and zookeeper Caitlin and our security cameras were there to catch the big moment! Though she only explores the pool when mama Tensing’s around, Joona recently started testing out the smaller pool in the yard this week and is getting a lot more brave. Adult greater one-horned rhinos are known to be good swimmers, and for being one of the most water-loving of all the rhino species! | Denver Zoo Conservation Alli