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Every Zoo animal receives special care, but some need a little extra support to keep them healthy and active.
This summer, Abyssinian ground hornbill Karl got a new roommate — a hornbill named Karoline! The pair met in June, but their story really began two years ago when keepers decided to build Karl a new beak.