“Motmot” is a Spanish word that imitates the call these birds make. They can often be heard at dawn making their low “motmot” call.
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The climbing perch is a species of freshwater fish native to the southern parts of Asia. These fish can live outside water for 6-10 hours…
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These venomous snakes are endemic to Peru. Their name, “Barnett’s Lancehead” is in honor of Dr. Burgess Barnett, who collected many animal specimens throughout…
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Watch as keepers feed our group of five African Painted Dogs.
African Painted Dog Feeding Daily Events Saturdays11:30 AM Sedgwick County Zoo
These birds are typically solitary. Their bright yellow beak and legs contrast their gray feathers. Its from these feathers that the bird gets its name…
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This songbird gets its name from its eye shape. “Hwamei” comes from the Chinese “huà-méi,” meaning “painted eyebrow,” a reference to the distinct feather…
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The Banded Chromide is a species of fish native to freshwater areas around India. These fish are oval in shape with a greenish gray tint and large black bands…
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These birds are scavengers and primarily feed on carrion- the decaying flesh of animals. Its cloak-like wings contrasted against its white legs when viewed from…
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These social ducks live in flocks ranging from 10- 100 individual ducks. During mating season, the flock will break up into smaller groups and scatter…
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These colorful fish are native to the mountainous regions of western Indonesia. Like most rainbowfish, they are capable of changing their color intensity and…
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