Category: Animals

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We Can’t Get Enough Of Our Red Panda Cubs! | Australia Zoo Life

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Our adorable Red Panda cubs have grown up so much! Join Bindi and Chandler as they tell us all about these critically endangered 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!

Birds Of The World: Emperor Penguin

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The Emperor Penguin(Aptenodytes forsteri) is the largest member of the penguin family. Emperor Penguins can weigh up to 46 kilograms(101.4 pounds) and can grow to lengths of  115 centimeters (3 feet, 9.3 inches).

GenusAptenodytes
SpeciesA. forsteri
Binomial NameAptenodytes forsteri
Length1.1-1.15m(3’7.3”-3’9.3”)
Weight19-46kg(41.9-101.4 pounds)
DietCarnivore
IUCN Status Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

The Emperor Penguin’s back is a darkish gray and its belly is white. There is a yellowish patch on the side of the rear head and side of the neck. There is a long pink to orange fleshy patch at the base of the lower … Continue

Endangered Species Act 101: Myths Busted

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Meg debunks three of the most common misconceptions surrounding the ESA in the latest episode of our Endangered Species Act 101 series.

Video Transcript:

The Endangered Species Act, or ESA, is a wildly popular law – an overwhelming majority of Americans across party lines support the ESA. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t confusion around what it does or doesn’t do. Let’s debunk some of the most common ESA myths.

Myth 1: The ESA doesn’t work

Since it was signed in 1973, over 95% of species that have been listed under the ESA are still with us today. That’s an … Continue