Meintest du panda?
The plain chachalaca is a long-tailed bird that lives in North and Central America, spanning from Texas to Costa Rica. Distantly related to chickens and turkeys, these birds are named after their unique call, which sounds like „cha-cha-LAW-ka“.
Species: Ortalis vetula Animal News Giant Pandas
It was a busy week for Echo’s cheetah cubs! Not only did Echo move them to a new den, but keepers were able to weigh the cubs and determine their sex.
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The critically endangered gharial is easily distinguished from other crocodiles, because of its long, slender snout.
Species: Gavialis gangeticus Animal News Giant Pandas
Brightly colored Madagascar giant day geckos are native to eastern Madagascar. Adhesive scales on their toes help them cling to smooth surfaces.
madagascariensis grandis Animal News Giant Pandas
Chinese three-striped box turtles, also called golden coin turtles, were once common across southern China. Today, this critically endangered species is only found in Hong Kong.
Species: Cuora trifasciata Animal News Giant Pandas
The coronated tree frog, also called the spiny-headed tree frog, is named for the pointed projections on its head. These rarely seen frogs live in trees in subtropical forests and occasionally on coffee plantations.
Species: Anotheca spinosa Animal News Giant Pandas
Native to the tropical forests of South America, cotton-top tamarins are small, tree-dwelling monkeys. Their signature white mane hairstyle is fashionable and functional. When on alert, these monkeys will raise the hair on their heads in an attempt to look larger.
Species: Saguinus oedipus Animal News Giant Pandas
This eye-catching shorebird is native to the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the Americas. True to its name, the American oystercatcher feeds on oysters, saltwater mollusks, shellfish and other marine invertebrates, using its thick red bill to jab at shelled prey and pluck the contents from within.
Species: Haematopus palliatus Animal News Giant Pandas
Did you know that all animals have trillions of microscopic bacteria living inside them? These communities of microbes, known as microbiomes, play an important role in keeping animals healthy.
Pandas, elephants, lions, oh my!
Larger and furrier than their more famous cousins the naked mole-rats, Damaraland mole rats also live in social, subterranean colonies. These omnivores range from western Zambia to northwestern South Africa.
Species: Cryptomys damarensis Animal News Giant Pandas
