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Meet the Zoo: Baby Deer, Fledgling Fruit Dove, the Odd (Otter) Couple, and More

A look back at some of our favorite animals at Prospect Park Zoo.

With columnist Denise McClean on vacation this week, we thought we'd take the opportunity to look back at some of our favorite animals:

 

 

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Roxanne, a Western tufted deer who was born last winter, can be seen bouncing around after her mom or dad.

 

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Oogie is a middle-aged 9-year-old, while his young companion Dixie, is just 2. It took awhile, but now they're the best of friends. 

 

 

This pair of saki monkeys could be the most romantic couple in town.  

 

 

Zookeepers and feathery family alike eagerly awaited the birth of baby Blackberry.

 

 

Although they can't fly, these huge birds have the ability to swim, can run about 30 miles per hour and go for weeks without eating.

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