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The Memphis Zoo is home to 3,500-plus animals. Here are some of our favorites that don't always get the spotlight.

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Once you've returned from the training mission in Chapter 2, you'll go right into a cutscene with Commander Vandham. He's the former Chief Engineer of the White Whale, now in charge of the BLADEs, and ...