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ANIMALS
  • MANED WOLF

    Though termed a wolf and closely resembling a large red fox, this animal is placed in a genus of its...

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    MANED WOLF

    Though termed a wolf and closely resembling a large red fox, this animal is placed in a genus of its own. The maned wolf is an unusual-looking canid with golden-red fur, long black legs and huge ears.

  • LAMANCHA GOAT

    American LaManchas were created in the 1930s by a woman named Eula F. Frey in Oregon. The Murciana, ...

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    LAMANCHA GOAT

    American LaManchas were created in the 1930s by a woman named Eula F. Frey in Oregon. The Murciana, a Spanish goat breed originally crossed to develop LaManchas, is known for its ability to forage from the barren Mediterranean steppes and still produce great milk that is also good for cheese production.

  • ADDAX

    There are less than 100 addax in the wild. Formerly ranging over the entire Sahara Desert of Africa,...

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    ADDAX

    There are less than 100 addax in the wild. Formerly ranging over the entire Sahara Desert of Africa, four-wheel drive access to the desert and hunting with modern weapons has nearly eradicated the species. Other contributing factors are prolonged droughts and regional wars. They are now restricted to isolated populations in Niger, Chad and Mauritania, as they suffer from poaching and disturbance due to oil exploration.

  • GREVY’S ZEBRA

    This zebra is named for Jules Grevy, a French president who received one from the king of Ethiopia a...

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    GREVY’S ZEBRA

    This zebra is named for Jules Grevy, a French president who received one from the king of Ethiopia as a gift in the 1880s. It is the largest and most solitary of the wild equids. It is set apart from horses and asses, its two closest relatives, by its stripes and untamable wild nature.

  • GREATER KUDU

    Very large antelopes, the male kudu have thick, spiraled horns that can reach six feet in length. Se...

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    GREATER KUDU

    Very large antelopes, the male kudu have thick, spiraled horns that can reach six feet in length. Sexually dimorphic, only the males have horns and an abundant fringe of hairs from the chin down the neck.

  • GIRAFFE

    Giraffes are the tallest living land mammals, and although it looks like their hind legs are shorter...

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    GIRAFFE

    Giraffes are the tallest living land mammals, and although it looks like their hind legs are shorter, all four legs are almost the same length. The scientific name “camelopardalis” originated from an early explorer who thought the giraffe resembled a cross between a camel and a leopard.

  • GEMSBOK

    The gemsbok is the largest and best known of the four species of oryx, or straight-horned antelope. ...

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    GEMSBOK

    The gemsbok is the largest and best known of the four species of oryx, or straight-horned antelope. It is one of the best desert-adapted large mammals, capable of surviving in waterless wastelands where many animals would perish. It is second only to the addax in this regard.

  • FALLOW DEER

    Even in their native Mediterranean countries, fallow deer are rare for “wild” animals. Most herds ar...

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    FALLOW DEER

    Even in their native Mediterranean countries, fallow deer are rare for “wild” animals. Most herds are semi-domesticated. Fallow deer are the most widely kept of the world’s deer and have been introduced to all inhabited continents.

  • EUROPEAN RED DEER

    European red deer are closely related to American elk, but are smaller in size. They are the largest...

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    EUROPEAN RED DEER

    European red deer are closely related to American elk, but are smaller in size. They are the largest deer at Fossil Rim.

  • COMMON WILDEBEEST

    Because these silvery gray antelopes with cow-like horns can sometimes, in the right light, look blu...

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    COMMON WILDEBEEST

    Because these silvery gray antelopes with cow-like horns can sometimes, in the right light, look blue, they are referred to as the blue wildebeest.

  • CHEETAH

    The sleek cheetah is built for speed and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in seconds. However, it can ru...

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    CHEETAH

    The sleek cheetah is built for speed and can accelerate from 0-60 mph in seconds. However, it can run only 600 yards before it is exhausted.The oversized nostrils, flexible spine, enlarged heart and increased lung capacity make it the swiftest hunter on land. Blunt, semi retractable claws grip the ground like cleats for traction, and the long muscular tail acts as a stabilizer, or rudder, during a chase. A cheetah’s stride is about the same as that of a racehorse running at 43 mph.

  • BROWN-NOSED COATI

    The coati belongs to the family Procyodidae. The word comes from the prefix pro, meaning before, and...

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    BROWN-NOSED COATI

    The coati belongs to the family Procyodidae. The word comes from the prefix pro, meaning before, and kuon, meaning dog. Their most well-known relative is the raccoon..

  • BLACK-TAILED JACKRABBIT

    They will climb more often than not, only flying to cover long distances. When in flight, these bird...

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    BLACK-TAILED JACKRABBIT

    They will climb more often than not, only flying to cover long distances. When in flight, these birds can reach a speed of 35 miles per hour. Macaws are monogamous and remain a bonded pair for life. These bonded pairs fly close together with their wings almost touching.

  • BLACK-FOOTED CAT

    The black-footed cat, or small-spotted cat, is one of the smallest cat species in the world. Weighin...

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    BLACK-FOOTED CAT

    The black-footed cat, or small-spotted cat, is one of the smallest cat species in the world. Weighing in at 2-5 pounds and measuring 14-20 inches in length, they are the smallest felids in Africa. Despite their small size, they are quite tenacious and have been known to defend themselves against jackals that are eight times their size.

  • AXIS DEER

    Axis deer are also called chital deer or spotted Indian deer. In India, the axis deer population has...

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    AXIS DEER

    Axis deer are also called chital deer or spotted Indian deer. In India, the axis deer population has declined mainly due to habitat loss. It is considered by many to be the most beautiful of deer with a bright reddish coat marked with white spots that remain throughout its life. They have two large antlers that can reach 30 inches in length and usually only have three points.

  • ARABIAN ORYX

    The oryx is one of the best desert-adapted large mammals, capable of living in a waterless habitat w...

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    ARABIAN ORYX

    The oryx is one of the best desert-adapted large mammals, capable of living in a waterless habitat where few other species can survive. They can exist for weeks without water.

  • AOUDAD

    They were brought to the U.S. in the early 1900s for exhibition in zoos and parks. They were quite s...

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    AOUDAD

    They were brought to the U.S. in the early 1900s for exhibition in zoos and parks. They were quite successful at reproducing in captivity, resulting in excess animals. These surplus sheep were used to establish populations on private and public lands in suitable habitat. Free-ranging populations currently exist in California, New Mexico and Texas.

  • AMERICAN BISON

    Bison and buffalo are members of the cattle family. True buffaloes are the Cape buffalo in Africa an...

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    AMERICAN BISON

    Bison and buffalo are members of the cattle family. True buffaloes are the Cape buffalo in Africa and the Asian water buffalo. Bison are found only in North America and Europe. Bison are currently located only on private ranches, in public parks or zoos in the United States.

  • AFRICAN SPURRED TORTOISE

    Very little is known about African Spurred Tortoises in the wild due to lack of field research. They...

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    AFRICAN SPURRED TORTOISE

    Very little is known about African Spurred Tortoises in the wild due to lack of field research. They are solitary creatures that live in some of the harshest regions of Africa.

  • ADDRA

    Formerly one of the most prevalent Saharan gazelles, this antelope is the largest gazelle species. E...

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    ADDRA

    Formerly one of the most prevalent Saharan gazelles, this antelope is the largest gazelle species. Extinct in much of its original range, the addra, or dama gazelle, is now a critically endangered species living in small fragmented herds of 10-20, likely comprising a total population of well less than 250 individuals.

BIRDS
  • GREATER ROADRUNNER

    The greater roadrunner, a ground cuckoo also known as the chaparral cock, is easily spotted by its d...

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    GREATER ROADRUNNER

    The greater roadrunner, a ground cuckoo also known as the chaparral cock, is easily spotted by its distinctive appearance consisting of a black-and-white mottled feather pattern, stout legs and a distinctive head crest. It is the state bird of New Mexico and noted for its quickness that gives it the ability to catch rattlesnakes and hummingbirds.

  • EMU

    The emu is the second-largest living flightless bird. It is a prehistoric bird thought to have roame...

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    EMU

    The emu is the second-largest living flightless bird. It is a prehistoric bird thought to have roamed the outback of Australia some 80 million years ago. The Aborigines looked upon emu as the core of their existence.

  • ECLECTUS PARROT

    The Eclectus parrot is known for its extreme case of sexual dimorphism. The male of the species is b...

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    ECLECTUS PARROT

    The Eclectus parrot is known for its extreme case of sexual dimorphism. The male of the species is bright green with a candy corn-colored beak and the female is red and blue with an all-black beak. It was thought for many years that they were actually different species.

  • BLUE AND GOLD MACAW

    Macaws are monogamous and remain a bonded pair for life. These bonded pairs fly close together with ...

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    BLUE AND GOLD MACAW

    Macaws are monogamous and remain a bonded pair for life. These bonded pairs fly close together with their wings almost touching. They will climb more often than not, only flying to cover long distances. When in flight, these birds can reach a speed of 35 miles per hour.

  • BARE-EYED COCKATOO

    Bare-eyed cockatoos, also known as little corellas, will inhabit most types of open country, but are...

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    BARE-EYED COCKATOO

    Bare-eyed cockatoos, also known as little corellas, will inhabit most types of open country, but are particularly abundant in eucalyptus-bordering watercourses. They will roost in the nearby trees overnight, congregating in flocks of several thousand.

  • ATTWATER''''S PRAIRIE CHICK...

    The Attwater’s prairie chicken is possibly the most endangered bird in North America. There are more...

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    ATTWATER''''S PRAIRIE CHICKEN

    The Attwater’s prairie chicken is possibly the most endangered bird in North America. There are more whooping cranes than APCs. Only by protecting and restocking habitats with captive-bred birds can this species survive in the wild.