Flamingo

Flamingos (genus Phoenicopterus monotypic in family Phoenicopteridae) are gregarious wading birds, usually 3–5 feet in height, found in both the western and eastern hemispheres. They are more numerous in the latter, but there are four species in the Americas against two in the Old World. Flamingos live in large flocks in aquatic areas... [ more ]

Jaguar

At the zoo there 2 jaguars in the cage that had totally different colorings, one was pure black and the other had the spots. According to the zoo information they are brother and sister.

The jaguar (Panthera onca) is a large member of the cat family native to warm regions of the Americas. It is closely related to the lion, tiger, and leopard of the Old World, and is the largest species of the cat family found in the Americas... [ more ]

Gorilla

The gorilla, the largest of the primates, is a ground-dwelling herbivore that inhabits the forests of central Africa. There are two species of gorilla, both in the genus Gorilla; each species has two subspecies.

Both species of gorilla are endangered, and have been subject to intense poaching for a long time. Threats to gorilla survival include habitat destruction and the bushmeat trade.

All gorillas share a single blood type, B... [ more ]

Antelope

The antelope are a group of herbivorous African animals of the family Bovidae, distinguished by a pair of hollow horns on their heads. These animals are spread relatively evenly throughout the various subfamilies of Bovidae and many are more closely related to cows or goats than each other. There are many different species of antelope, ranging in size from tiny to very big. They typically have a light and elegant figure, slender, graceful limbs, small cloven hoofs, and a short tail. Antelope have powerful hindquarters and when startled they run with a peculiar bounding stride that makes them look as though they are bouncing over the terrain like a giant rabbit. Some species of antelope can reach speeds of 60 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour), making them among the fastest of land animals... [ more ]

 


polar bear


Polar Bear

The polar bear (Ursus maritimus), also known as white bear or northern bear, is a large bear native to the Arctic. It is the largest land carnivore and the apex predator within its range. It is well-adapted to its habitat: its thick blubber and fur insulate it against the cold, its white color camouflages it from its prey, and it hunts well both on land and in the water... [ more ]

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