The World’s Largest Carnivorous Marsupial | Australia Zoo Life
We welcome two amazing Tasmanian Devils into their new habitat and find out a little bit more about these interesting Australian natives.
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Birds Of The World: Toco Toucan
The Toco Toucan(Ramphastos toco), also known as the Common Toucan, or GIant Toucan is a bird which is found in South America. The Toco Toucan is classified in the avian order Piciformes and family Ramphastidae.
Physical Characteristics
An adult Toco Toucan is black throughout most of its body but much of its face and throat are white. The long broad bill is orange-red with a black tip. Around the eye there is a blue ring that is surrounded by orange or red skin. The average measurements of an adult Toco Toucan are: 669 grams(1.5 pounds), 60 centimeters(2 feet) long, and the … Continue
Defenders: A Day in the Life – Celebrating Latino Conservation Week
Celebrate Latino Conservation Week through habitat restoration, outreach, and education with our Texas Representative, Azalia Rodríguez, and Field Intern for the Southwest, Isabella Orta. Defenders of Wildlife partnered with Latino Outdoors for an action-packed weekend highlighting and supporting the Latino community’s role in conservation.
Video Transcript:
Azalia: It’s day 1 of our Latino Conservation weekend event – we’re partnering with Latino Outdoors and of course, Defenders of Wildlife.
One part of the reason I love my job so much is because we get to do a lot of habitat restoration work for community led events just like this. And so … Continue
Birds Of The World: Gentoo Penguin
The Gentoo Penguin(Pygoscelis papua), is classified in the avian order Sphenisciformes, and the family Spheniscidae.
| Genus | Pygoscelis |
| Species | P. papua |
| Binomial Name | Pygoscelis papua |
| Length | 51-90 cm(1’8.1”-2’11.4”) |
| Weight | 4.5-8.5kg(9.9-17.6 lbs.) |
| Diet | carnivore |
| IUCN Status | Least concern |
Physical Characteristics
Adult Gentoo Penguins’ backs are blackish, they have a white band on their crown that extends from one eye to the other. Their torsos are white, their bills are red or orange, with a black culmen(a culmen is the upper ridge of a bird’s bill). Their legs are orange-yellow to pink.
Range and Habitat
The Gentoo Penguin’s breeding range consists … Continue
Who Needs The Gym When You’re a Kangaroo! | Australia Zoo Life
Theo, the particularly buff kangaroo, may look tough but is a softie at heart. Bindi and Chandler introduce us to Theo and his friends at the Crocodile Hunter Lodge.