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Calgary Zoo Conservation Programs

The Calgary Zoo has been working hard for the past few years. Their hard work has finally paid off. Now, thanks to the Calgary Zoo, and thousands of other contributors ,those many animals, who were endangered, can finally roam free in their natural habitats. There are still many animals though, who are endangered due toContinue reading “Calgary Zoo Conservation Programs”

American Woodland Caribou

HABITAT: The american woodland caribou lives in Canada’s boreal forest and the taiga forest located along the Hudson Bay. DIET: The american woodland caribou consumes lichens, grasses, sedges, forbs, horsetails and shrub leaves. BEHAVIOUR/ADAPTATIONS The american woodland caribou don’t migrate long distances between seasons like other caribou. These animals live in a family group whoContinue reading “American Woodland Caribou”

American Black Bear:

HABITAT: The american black bear live in a variety of habitats such as heavily wooded areas and dense bushlands where human activity is low. They are native to North America and occupy nearly 50% of the west to east coast. DIET: The american black bear is an omnivore but they mainly consume vegetation, fruits, andContinue reading “American Black Bear:”

Alexandrine Parakeet

DIET: The alexandrine parakeet is an omnivore almost eating anything such as insects, seeds, flowers and flower buds, nectar, grains, fruits, and vegetables. HABITAT: These playful birds are native to India and lives in forests, woodlands, agricultural lands, and mangrove forests. APPEARANCE: The alexandrine parakeet is 58cm total in length. Their wingspan averages to aboutContinue reading “Alexandrine Parakeet”

African Spoonbill

HABITAT The dual colored african spoonbill lives in Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. They inhabit savannahs, marshes, lake shores, plains, water meadows, river banks, shallow inland water, and swamps. DIET: The african spoonbill diets mainly consists of fish but they also eat aquatic invertebrates. The african spoonbill feeds by fishing inContinue reading “African Spoonbill”

African Pygmy Goose

DIET: The African Pygmy Goose eat seeds especially the seeds from water lilies. They also eat the vegetative parts of other aquatic plants as well as consuming aquatic insects and small fish. HABITAT: The African Pygmy Goose is widespread throughout the Sub Saharan Africa and Madagascar. They live in a watery home and prefer swamps,Continue reading “African Pygmy Goose”

African Pancake Tortoise

Habitat: The African Pancake Tortoise are native to East Africa. They live in the rocky outcrops, rocky hills, and savannah regions and are found in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Diet: The african pancake tortoise are herbivores, meaning they only eat producers (such as plants, grass, etc.) The african pancake tortoise feeds on dry grass, seeds,Continue reading “African Pancake Tortoise”

Did You Know??

A shrimp’s heart is located in its head! 2. A snail can sleep for 3 years! 3. An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain! 4. If your caught in the grip of a crocodile’s jaw, push your thumb into its eyeballs-it will let you go instantly. 5. It is much easier for dogs toContinue reading “Did You Know??”

BOTANY ADVENTURE

I remember it like it was yesterday. We had gone to the Calgary Zoo for a week. On the third or fourth day of our trip, our teacher had wanted to take us to the The Dorothy Harvie Gardens to show us plants, and meet Boyd. Anyway, the class was split into different groups. OurContinue reading “BOTANY ADVENTURE”