The Beardsley Zoo, Connecticut



Gray Wolf (also Timber Wolf) (Canis lupus) - North America, Mexico, Greenland, Asia and Europe. The Wolf lives in a pack of many wolves, with a dominate breeding pair running the show. Their fur is thick ranging in colors of black, gray, white and some rust. They can weigh up to 120 pounds. The bushy tail usually has a black tip. The short, rounded ears differ from the coyote's large ears.

Two Timber Wolves waiting for dinner. They have a long muzzle and a broad face with long, slender legs. Their howls and barks can be heard long distances.

Barred Owl (Strix varia) - United States: Midwest to the Eastern States.	Red Wolf (Canis rufus) - Northeastern North Carolina.

Red Wolf (Canis rufus) - Florida, North Carolina, Washington, Arctic, Australia, North Africa, and Europe. The Red Wolf mates for life. Their coat is mixed with gray and black with red highlights. They have white on the underside. The tail is bushy tail. The ears have black on the back-side. Dens are used for shelter and bringing up their pups. The pups are looked after by both parents. When the pups are a few weeks old, they will leave the den at night for a while.

Maned Wolf (chrysocyon brachyurus) - South America, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and Northern Argentina. This Wolf is sometimes called the "FOX ON STILTS" because of it's fox-like manner. They have long, seven inch ears, black-stockings, long reddish soft fur and a black area over the shoulders. The Maned Wolf is usually nocturnal. Some believed they had magical properties in their parts.

Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) - United States: Arizona, Texas, Mexico, Central and South America to Argentina. The Ocelot has both stripes and spots and the patterns vary in each cat. They are tree climbers. Ocelot usually hunt at night. Their body length is about four feet and their tail measures around 12 inches.



American Bison (Bison bison) - United States and Canada. The Bison has a dark brown coat with long shaggy fur on the shoulders, head, neck and front legs. They have a hump on the back that is a golden brown color. Both the male and female have horns which point upwards. There is a beard on their chin.

Pygmy Marmoset (Cebuella pygmaea) - Upper Amazon Basin in the tropical forest. This small monkey is only 5 inches tall with a 6 inch tail. This is one of the smallest monkeys. It dwells in the trees mostly and usually moves slowly.

Pronghorn (Antilocapra Americana) - United States, Canada, and Western Mexico. Pronghorn are the fastest land animal in North America, reaching 50 miles per hour. They seem to turn on a dime with rapid movements. The male and female have horns that grow directly above their eyes. These horns are true horns rather than antlers. Once a year the covering of these horns are shed instead of the horns themselves being shed. The legs are long and thin. They are only found in the arid plains of the American West.

Common Iguana (Iguana iguana) - South America. This green Iguana is the largest South American Lizard. It can climb trees in a flash, take sun baths on tree branches overhand the water, and drop down into the water for a good swim. They can also run on land at a good speed. There is a comb-like crest that runs down the Iguana's back. The dewlap, a piece of skin hanging down under the throat that can be extended, is used in courting or to scare enemies away. When breeding, the males sometimes have orange on their legs and crest.

Cotswold Sheep originally were from England. They are known for the long coil-like Fleece. They do not shed. These babies were running and jumping around having a great time.

Tamworth Pigs originally come from England. Their red-orange color help prevent sunburn as does wallowing in mud.

Dexter Cows were brought from Ireland and were ideal for smaller farms.

San Clemente Goat came from Spain but were imported to the island of San Clemente in the 1500's.
Two Fulvous Tree Ducks wondering what's down there. They have long legs for a duck and a high-pitched whistle. They are found in North and South American, Africa and India.

Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) - Asia, China, Korea, Japan and introduced into Europe, North America and New Zealand. So many colors are seen on the Pheasant: Golden yellow, a green head, red face, rust and copper color on the upper body, with a white band around the neck and black markings.

Peacock, Common Peafowl ( Pavo cristatus) India, Sri Lanka. The male Peacock has iridescent plumage with a magnificent train (about 150 long feathers) with lots of eyespots decorating it. The Peacocks actual tail is short and hidden under the train. Both the male and female have a crest, the females being smaller. The female Peacock is brown and green with a white underside. When the male raises his train over his head, it is a wonderful display to see.