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Defenders: A Day In The Life – Ocelot Conservation Day

Join Shari Wilcox, our Senior Texas Representative, and our partners in celebrating all things ocelot at the 2023 Ocelot Conservation Day. This endangered wildcat needs our help to survive on the Texas landscape. Learn more at defenders.org/ocelot.

Video Transcript:

Hi, I’m Shari Wilcox, Senior Texas Representative with Defenders of Wildlife.

We’re here today at the Gladys Porter Zoo to celebrate Ocelot Conservation Day with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Friends of Laguna Atascosa. Come join us as we celebrate.

It’s an action packed day.

We’re starting the day with a 5k fun run this morning.

This … Continue

Birds Of The World: Adelie Penguin

The Adelie Penguin(Pygoscelis adeliae) is classified in the avian order Sphenisciformes and family Spheniscidae

GenusPygoscelis
SpeciesP. adeliae
Binomial NamePygoscelis adeliae
Length70-73cm(2’3.6”-2’4.7”)
Weight3.8-8.2kg(8.38-18.08)
Dietcarnivore
IUCN StatusLeast concern

Physical Characteristics

An adult Adelie Penguin’s back, crown, and throat are black with a bluish sheen. The torso is white; there is a white ring around the eye and the iris is dark brown. The bill is reddish and black; the legs are pinkish. Juveniles lack the black around the throat. 

Range And Habitat 

The Adelie Penguin can be seen in; Argentina, Australia, and New … Continue

Have You Ever Heard Of A Binturong? | Australia Zoo Life

Join Bindi and Chandler to learn a little more about these amazing animals.

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Here at Australia Zoo we are home to over 1200 beautiful animals and 400 staff. Join us as we give you a behind the scenes look at all the action. From new additions to animal highlights, our awesome zoo crew and fabulous zoo celebrations. We’ll get you up close and personal with Australia Zoo Life!