The Magic Of Australia Zoo
Come visit Australia Zoo and discover the special memories that our guests make every day.
Author: BrantaMedia.Com
Perissodactyla
Perissodactyla is an order of hoofed mammals that includes asses, horses, rhinoceroses, tapirs, and zebras. Most wild Perissodactyls live on the continents of Asia, and Africa.
Physical Characteristics
Perissodactyls have a mesaxonic foot meaning that the weight is distributed on the third toe on all legs. Rhinoceroses grow horns on the upper surface of their snout, these horns are made of keratin, a fibrous protein that is also found in hair. Rhinoceros horns grow continuously, and do not have a bone core. Tapirs have a small trunk like snout.
Distribution and Habitat
Wild Perissodactyls that are native to their ranges … Continue
Internal BOS Foundation 30 Years Celebration
This 30-year journey has not been the easiest, so to commemorate the challenges we overcame together, we would like to appreciate and celebrate the moment with you! Let us know your wishes for BOS Foundation