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**Event:** Animal Encounter with Robert Irwin
**Summary:**
* The host praises a guest for their kindness, intelligence, and knowledge of animals.
* The guest interacts with three animals presented by Robert Irwin:
1. **Vern**: A beaver that loves peanut-butter and jelly sandwiches. The guest learns about beavers' habits and gets to feed Vern.
2. **Webster**: A tarantula that the guest is initially frightened by, but learns about its defense mechanisms and briefly holds it.
3. **Anka**: A baby muntjac deer, one of the smallest deer species, which the guest gets to pet and learn about its omnivorous diet.
* Additionally, Robert Irwin introduces **Tyler**, a hyacinth macaw (the longest parrot species) that appears blue due to light reflection on its black feathers. The macaw flies to the audience, showcasing its intelligence and flight capabilities.
* The event concludes with applause and appreciation for Robert Irwin's animal encounters.
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**Animals Featured**
1. **Vern**: A beaver.
2. **Webster**: A tarantula.
3. **Anka**: A baby muntjac deer.
4. **Tyler**: A hyacinth macaw from the National Aviary.
**Animal Facts**
5. Beavers build dams by chewing through trees with their teeth.
6. Beavers have a paddle-like tail that helps them swim.
7. Beavers slap their tails on water as a territorial thing.
8. Tarantulas flick their hairs as a defense mechanism.
9. Muntjac deer are one of the smallest deer species in the world.
10. Baby muntjac deer make high-pitched squeaks to indicate happiness.
11. Adult muntjac deer are omnivorous and hunt small animals.
12. Hyacinth macaws are the longest parrots in the world.
13. Hyacinth macaws appear blue due to light reflection on their black feathers.
14. Hyacinth macaws are as intelligent as toddlers and can be mischievous.
**Event Details**
15. The event featured a live animal showcase with interactive elements.
16. The event was hosted by a speaker who presented each animal.
17. The audience participated in feeding and petting some of the animals.
18. The event concluded with a flying demonstration by a hyacinth macaw.