It’s Bat Appreciation Day! Did you know that there are bats on Sweetwater Marsh? Bats utilize the Marsh for foraging and roosting, including one bat of special significance, the pallid
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The Del Mar manzanita is one of the rarest plants we have on site. It grows only in San Diego County and a limited area of northern Baja. It is
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Saving the Endangered Ridgway’s Rail By Jessica LaFave Did you know that the Living Coast is one of the only zoos in the world where guests can see a light-footed
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Can You Spot this Fish? By Lindsay Bradshaw, Animal Care Manager The spotted bay bass (or spotted sand bass) is a fish unlike any other.  He is large, silver, and covered
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What’s the Deal with Sharks? By Lindsay Bradshaw, Animal Care Manager 🎵“They say I’m the tyrant of the sea.  Everyone, everyone’s afraid of me.  I wish I could see just
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Researching an Endangered Plant: Salt Marsh Bird’s Beak Have you ever seen Salt Marsh Bird’s Beak? You might be thinking of a bird who may have an interesting beak, but
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Who’s the Best Animal Father? By Lindsay Bradshaw, Animal Care Manager Father’s Day is this Sunday and here at the Living Coast Discovery Center we are celebrating a very special
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Home is Where the Shell is By Lindsay Bradshaw, Animal Care Manager First things first, take a moment to picture your house.  It probably has these important characteristics: a kitchen,
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  Scarlet Macaws- Rainbows of the Rainforest by Lindsay Bradshaw, Animal Care Manager The scarlet macaw is one of the most impressive birds you will ever encounter.  With their vibrant
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