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Australia Zoo is home to several of the world’s largest lizards – Komodo dragons. The reptiles crew have been working hard to introduce our beautiful dragon Ragnar in to our daily conservation show, where he can help educate people about these amazing species.
Think you have it hard at home? Imagine if your parents let you learn to fly at only a few days old by jumping off of the cliff where your nest is built and expecting you to follow? Dish duty doesn’t sound so bad when compared to what young Barnacle Geese go through just days after they hatch from their eggs. In addition to their daredevil nature, there are lots of fascinating things about the Barnacle Goose that sets it apart from the rest of the goose family. Here are just a few things you should know about these incredible … Continue
By: C.A. Victor
Considered the prettiest species of goose due to its vibrant coloration, the Red-Breasted Goose (Branta
ruficollis) is a small, distinctly colored bird that lives in the coastal regions of Europe and Asia. A member
of the genus Branta (or black geese), the species is one of the true geese and often hard to pick out from
a distance.
Like all members of the genus Branta, the Red-Breasted Goose has a dark, blackish coloring that is relieved
by white. White feather patterns almost look like striping in the case of this species. The unique aspect of… Continue
Join Dr. Rosie and the incredible team at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital as they do everything they can for a beautiful green sea turtle named Kenny. Learn how detrimental boat strikes can be on these stunning ocean giants.
If you’ve lived in or traveled around the United States, it’s very likely that you’ve seen or heard a…Canada Goose…or at least you think you have. Some of those birds you remember might not be Canada Geese at all, but the very similar but slightly smaller cackling goose. So, what’s so special about this Canada Goose look-alike? Surprisingly, a lot! Here is everything you need to know about Branta hutchinsii, or The Cackling Goose.
The Cackling Goose is a short, compact bird with a short … Continue
