Date: 3/31/2023

Appearance: Large birds with a distinct pinkish orange color, with a long thin neck and legs, along with a downcurved bill with a black tip

Habitat: Found in parts of Africa, southern Europe, and Asia, as well as in some parts of the Americas. Prefers living in shallow, salty or alkaline wetlands, such as lagoons, salt pans, and estuaries

Behavior: Social filter feeder birds which form notoriously large flocks and uses their bills to scoop up water and mud to filter out small crustaceans, insects, and other invertebrates

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

Date Taken: 3/21/2023

Appearance: Medium sized animals with a reddish brown coat during summer that turns grayish brown during winter. Bucks (males) have antlers which shed and regrow while does (females) do not

Habitat: Found through much of North America, they prefer forests and wooded areas but can also be seen in meadows and opened areas

Behavior: These deer are herbivores that feed on grass, leaves, and nuts primarily, and they are mostly active during dusk and dawn. During breeding season, or rut, there is fierce competition between bucks as they compete for mates

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

Date taken: 3/21/2023

Appearance: Large birds of prey with dark brown feathers, a distinct white head and tail, a sharp hooked beak and talons

Habitat: Found throughout North America and prefer anywhere near bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, and even coastal areas

Behavior: Active during the day and primarily feed on fish, though they can also prey on small mammals and birds. They build large nests known as aeries which can be up to 6-10 feet in diameter and height

IUCN Conservation Status: Though once endangered, conservation efforts have elevated these birds to Least Concern

Date taken: 2/8/2023

Facts about this animal

Appearance: Medium sized rodents with brown fur and a bushy tail

Habitat: Found throughout nearly the entirety of North America, prefers open areas such as fields, meadows, and grasslands, and are often found near the edge of forests

Behavior: Active during the day and known for their ability to dig complex underground burrows that can be up to 6 feet deep and 20 feet long. Diet consists of a variety of plants, including grasses, clover, and dandelions

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

Date taken: 2/8/2023

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Appearance: Shaggy fur which ranges from gray to brown, two long toes in front feet and three in their back feet

Habitat: Found in the rainforests of Central and South America, ranging from Nicaragua to Bolivia and Brazil. Spend most of their time hanging upside down from the trees

Behavior: Nocturnal animals, are herbivores and eat a variety of leaves, buds, and fruits

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

Date taken: 2/8/2023

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Appearance: Easily recognizable due to their long, black-and-white striped tail and black patches around their eyes

Habitat: Native to Madagascar and are found in the dry forests, spiny forests, and bush areas of southern and southwestern Madagascar. Spend most of their time in the trees but forage on the forest floor for food

Behavior: Active during daytime hours and are omnivorous, which means they eat a variety of fruits, flowers, leaves, insects, and small animals

IUCN Conservation Status: Endangered

Date taken: 2/8/2023

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Appearance: Has a distinctive hump on their back, which is made of fat that provides them with energy and water during long periods without food and water. For identifying any camel, whether in the wild or at a zoo, Dromedaries have one hump, while Bactrians have 2

Habitat: Deserts of Northern Africa and the Middle East. Also invasive to Australia

Behavior: Can live with herds up to 30 animals, are notable for surviving days or even weeks without drinking

IUCN Conservation Status: Least concern