Animal Facts

Discover fascinating facts about amazing zoo animals and wildlife

African Elephant

Adorable baby elephant who loves splashing in the water and following her mom around the enclosure.

Habitat: African Savannas

Diet: Herbivore

Status: Endangered

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African Lion

Majestic king of the jungle with a powerful roar

Habitat: African Savannas

Diet: Carnivore

Status: Vulnerable

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American Black Bear

Curious and intelligent forest dweller

Habitat: Forest

Diet: Omnivore

Status: Least Concern

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Asian Elephant

Elephas maximus

The Asian Elephant is one of the most majestic creatures found in the wild, known for its intelligen...

Habitat: Tropical Forests

Diet: Herbivore

Status: Endangered

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Baby Elephant

Sweet baby elephant learning to use her trunk

Habitat: Grasslands

Diet: Herbivore

Status: Endangered

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Brown Bear

Fluffy bear cub who loves fishing lessons with mom and rolling around in the grass.

Habitat: Forest

Diet: Omnivore

Status: Least Concern

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California Sea Lion

Playful sea lion who performs amazing tricks and loves to show off for crowds.

Habitat: Pacific Coastlines

Diet: Carnivore

Status: Least Concern

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Flamingo

Elegant pink flamingo who loves to stand on one leg and show off her beautiful plumage.

Habitat: Wetlands

Diet: Omnivore

Status: Least Concern

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Giant Panda

Adorable giant panda known for her playful personality and love of bamboo treats.

Habitat: Chinese Mountains

Diet: Herbivore

Status: Conservation breeding program

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Giraffe

Tall and graceful giraffe who loves to stretch his neck to reach the highest leaves.

Habitat: African Savannas

Diet: Herbivore

Status: Conservation breeding program

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Humboldt Penguin

Charming penguin with distinctive black and white markings who loves to swim.

Habitat: South American Coasts

Diet: Carnivore

Status: Vulnerable

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Lion Cub

Playful lion cub with a big personality

Habitat: African Savanna

Diet: Carnivore

Status: Vulnerable

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Malayan Tiger

Stunning tiger with beautiful orange and black stripes, loves to swim and hunt.

Habitat: Malaysian Rainforests

Diet: Carnivore

Status: Critically Endangered

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Otter Pup

Playful otter pup who loves to swim

Habitat: Rivers

Diet: Carnivore

Status: Least Concern

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Plains Zebra

Beautiful striped horse of the African plains

Habitat: Grassland

Diet: Herbivore

Status: Near Threatened

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Polar Bear

Habitat: Polar Bear nursery habitat

Diet: Special diet for young animals

Status: Conservation breeding program

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Prairie Dog

Cynomys

Prairie dogs are burrowing rodents native to the grasslands of North America. They belong to the squ...

Habitat: Prairie dogs are primarily found in the grasslands of North America, particularly in the Great Plains region. Their habitat ranges from southern Canada to northern Mexico. They prefer open, flat areas with short grasses, which provide both food and visibility to spot predators. Prairie dogs require well-drained soil for their extensive burrow systems, which can be several meters deep and include multiple entrances.

Diet: Prairie dogs are herbivores, primarily feeding on grasses, herbs, and seeds. They forage for food during the day, often venturing out of their burrows to graze. Their diet can vary seasonally, with a preference for green vegetation in the spring and summer, and seeds and roots in the fall and winter. Prairie dogs play a significant role in their ecosystem by influencing plant community dynamics through their grazing habits.

Status: Least Concern

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