How zoos and aquariums play animal matchmakers

Data from zoos and aquariums across North America is being used to create matches for breeding - an animal dating app, if you will - to help species survive while maintaining genetic diversity. Correspondent Rita Braver looks behind the scenes of animal matchmaking at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and at Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Conn.
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Rita Braver is one of the best on this show.

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All baby animals are sweet.
In a couple months I should have a backyard full of skunk kits!
Very exciting.

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I might too! I’m excited! 🦨

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So adorable 💕

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🥰🥰 Awww.

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Cool story. A dating ap for animals.

[@june2420111]

Oh poor Coco, 4:44 hope that wasn't his dating profile picture

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That is so cool.

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Yo wassup w dat creepy ending photo.

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My question is: is it like the NFL trade? If you get this guy or girl, will the zoo in return get a first round pick?

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God is awesome.