Monday , November 14 , 2016
Brown tarantula
Aphonopelma hentzi
Habitat: North American grasslands
Range: North America
One brown tarantula took up residence at the Zoo this summer. While the brown tarantula may look intimidating, this venomous spider is actually not a threat to humans. Living in the central United States between Utah and the Mississippi River, the brown tarantula is most likely to be seen on grassy hillsides either in the late afternoon or early morning. Females stay close to the burrows...
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Monday , November 14 , 2016
Kori bustard
Ardeotis kori
Habitat: Dry, open grasslands and wooded savannas
Range: Southern and eastern Africa
For centuries, humans have appreciated the unique beauty of the kori bustard. From cave drawings to the songs and dances of some African tribes, the large bird has long been valued by the human race. The Fort Worth Zoo is proud to continue that tradition of appreciation for the kori bustard with the birth of five chicks this summer.
While the kori bustard is one...
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Monday , November 14 , 2016
Puerto Rican crested toad
Peltophryne lemur
Habitat: Low elevation, semi-arid, rocky areas of scrub or moist forests where limestone is present
Range: Karst regions of Puerto Rico
The hatching of 1,400 Puerto Rican crested toad tadpoles in June 2016 marks another conservation success for the Zoo. This critically endangered species is threatened by habitat alteration caused by land development and introduced species. However, successful captive breeding programs, including the...
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Monday , November 7 , 2016
Toco toucan chicks
Ramphastos toco
Habitat: Woodlands, savannas and plantations
Range: Brazil, Argentina, Peru, French Guiana, Bolivia, Paraguay and Suriname
The Zoo is delighted to announce the birth of three Toco toucan fledglings. The toucans, one male and two females, were born on June 24 and 25, 2016. Their birth is a first for the species at the Zoo. Found in several South American countries, the Toco toucan is the largest member of the toucan family. While this bird may...
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