Palm Beach Zoo, Florida

PALM BEACH ZOO - FLORIDA


Serval (Felis serval) - Africa south of the Sahara. The Seval is able to leap high and spring with long, powerful legs. They have extremely large ears and a small head. The tail is shortish probably so it won't get in the way when leaping. The black spots are solid, with black stripes on the back of the head and neck.



These Florida Black Bear Cubs romped and chased each other.

Florida Black Bear Cub (Ursus Americanus Floridanus) - These Black Bear are found from Alaska, Maine to Florida. Florida has the most widespread population of black bears in the southeastern United States. They have a good sense of smell. The Black Bear have great hearing but their eye sight is poor. They love honey. Florida is a big producer of honey, so occasionally the bears cause trouble with the beekeepers when they get into the hives to enjoy the honey.	Siamang Monkey (Hylobates syndactylus) - Malay Peninsula, Sumatra. The stay under tree canopy in forested regions. They are the largest of the lesser ape. Their throat sac is used to amplify sound. Their resonatng call can be heard up to two miles away. They swing hand over hand from tree to tree. his movement is called "brachiation".

Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) - Southwestern United States south through much of South America. They are good climbers, but spend much of their time on the ground.

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) - Pacific coast of North and South America from West Canada to Northern Peru. The Atlantic coast from North America to North Brazil. These Pelicans plunge-dive for fish.

Aldabra Tortoise (Geochelone gigantea) - This Tortoise is found only on Aldabra Island in the Indian Ocean.



Capybara (Hydrochaeris hydrochaerts) - South America. Capybara are the largest rodent in the world. Their scientific name means "water pig" but they are not pigs, but rodents. They have waterproof fur and webbed feet to help them swim. They can weigh up to 150 pounds.

Florida Panther

Rhea (Rhea americana) - South America. The Rhea is a large, long-necked flightless bird that resembles the African Ostrich. This speedy Rhea can reach 60 miles per hour. The male makes the shallow nest, gathers the eggs the female has laid, and only the male will sit on the eggs to keep them warm. They stand about five feet tall.
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