Black Rhinos

Fascinating facts Black rhinos are unpredictable and dangerous, and can move at speeds up to 40 miles per hour for short distances! Like horses, rhinos run and walk on their toes. Physical Characteristics An adult black rhinoceros can weigh up to 3,000 pounds with a body length of 10 to 12.5 feet. A thick, wrinkled, tough hide protects the rhino as it pushes its way through the thorny acacia trees and bushes it likes to eat. The rhino...

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The Social Lives of Elephants

Elephants are the largest living land mammals. These amazing creatures are a favorite for animal enthusiasts, zoogoers, and animal caretakers alike. Below is more information on the lives of elephants, including information about size, life span, social behavior and communication. African elephants can grow to be about 13 feet tall and weigh over 10 tons (or 20,000 lbs)! Asian elephants, although smaller, can still grow to be 12 feet tall and...

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BIG FIVE, Explore the Northern.

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Primates

Primates The primates include the most familiar of the placental mammals, because they include us, Homo sapiens. Primates also include familiar animals, such as the chimpanzees, gorillas, and monkeys, as well as the somewhat less familiar lemurs, lorises, galagos, pottos, sifakas, indris, aye-ayes, and tarsiers.We're sorry that we don't yet have a proper exhibit on primates, but we've received so many requests for information that we have provided...

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