Kori bustards are the world’s heaviest flying birds. They live in grasslands and savannas in eastern and southern Africa.
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Binturongs, also known as bearcats, are found in South and Southeast Asia. They have shaggy, dark brown coats, sharp teeth and claws. They spend most of their time climbing and perching in trees.
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One of the world’s largest land tortoises, Aldabra tortoises can reach sizes of up to 550 pounds and ages of up to 150 years old. They are native to Aldabra Island, one of the Seychelles northeast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean.
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Aquatic caecilians, also known as rubber eels, are found in Colombian and Venezuelan lowland rivers and streams. Looking more like large worms than the legless amphibians they are, they can grow up to 22 inches in length and have slimy smooth dark gray skin.
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Looking for more benefits? Unlimited parking? Guided specialty tours? Check out Circle and Council membership levels!
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Check out the latest news and updates about Andean bear cubs.
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In late-September, our 38-year-old Asian elephant Bozie started displaying colic-like symptoms. Through blood tests, staff discovered that she has a serious infection that is affecting her appetite.
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The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute plays a leading role in the Smithsonian’s global efforts to save wildlife species from extinction and train future generations of conservationists.
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Figuring out the sex of a porcupine can be a difficult task. They aren’t always easy to handle, and when they are young they show no sexual dimorphism.
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