Throughout the 20th century, these birds lost around 90% of their natural habitat due to agricultural development. They have also been hunted for food.
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The Denison Barb is a small endangered fish from the west coast of India. This fish is popular in pet collections, which is what has caused its species to…
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It’s time for an Australian walkabout! As the Kansas weather warms up, our Australian exhibit comes alive with a barrage of colorful plants and animals that…
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Wallabies, wallaroos, and kangaroos all belong to the same family of marsupials and macropods, and they all go by different common names. As a rule…
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The emerald starling is also referred to as the “iris glossy starling” due to its shiny coat of iridescent green feathers. One of the smallest starlings in West…
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These birds are migratory, spending the spring and summer months near Russia and flying east towards Japan in the winter. Although Baikal teals have on occasion…
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The longnose gar has the longest snout of all gar species and specializes in eating small fish. Longnose gars are considered apex predators and have the ability…
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These ducks are often featured in artwork as symbols of fidelity and affection. In Korea, carved Mandarin ducks are sometimes given as wedding gifts.
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These birds have large crests on their heads, which can be fanned out like an umbrella, hence the name “umbrella cockatoo.” They’re also called the “white…
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The green mamba is a highly venomous snake species from southern and eastern Africa. The green mamba is a very shy and elusive species that spends most of its…
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