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Animals At Denver Zoo Celebrate Boxing Day

DENVER (CBS4)- The day after Christmas is "Boxing Day" in several countries around the world. The animals at the Denver Zoo got in on the tradition.

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Zookeepers used the holiday as part of the animals' enrichment activities.

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Yuri the tiger, Zara the fennec fox, Tavi the hyena and Bungee the spider monkey all got to play around with some cardboard boxes.

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The zoo said the animals have fun tearing up the biodegradable material to find treats. The activity helps mimic their wild behavior, foraging for hidden food.

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