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Great Ape Facts: Chimpanzee

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The Chimpanzee(Pan troglodytes) also known as Common Chimpanzee, Robust Chimpanzee, or simply Chimp. Is a great ape classified in the Mammalian order Primates and family Hominidae.

Physical Characteristics

A Chimpanzee’s body is covered in fur except for the face, fingers, toes, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet. The hair of a Chimpanzee is typically black but can be brown or reddish-brown. As a Chimpanzee ages it can develop gray patches and even bald spots. The skin color of a Chimpanzee ranges from white, to freckled on white, to black. A Chimpanzee’s arms are longer … Continue

What Are Primates?

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Primates are an order of mammals which consists of apes, lemurs, lorises, galagos, monkeys, and  pottos. Even Human Beings(Homo sapiens) are scientifically classified as a Primate. 

 Many Primates have tails; except apes do not have tails and apes are also usually larger than other Primates. Apes also have wider chests. However some Primate species such as the Bald Uakari (Cacajao calvus) have a tail so short it is hardly visible. Many species of new world monkeys have prehensile tails; this means they can use their tails for grasping and hanging from tree branches. 

Range

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Bear Facts: American Black Bear

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The American Black Bear(Ursus americanus), also simply known as the Black Bear, is found in North America. This species is classified in the mammalian order Carnivora and family Ursidae. 

Physical Characteristics 

The American Black Bear, despite its name, ranges in color from blonde, cinnamon, light brown, dark chocolate brown, white, to jet black. Approximately 70% of all American Black Bears are black. The ears are short and rounded. Female American Black Bears weigh 87 kilograms(192 pounds) on average; Male American Black Bears weigh 197 kilograms(434 pounds) on average.

GenusUrsus
SpeciesU. americanus
Binomial NameUrsus americanus
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Toucan Facts: Keel-Billed Toucan

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A Keel-Billed Toucan

The Keel-Billed Toucan(Ramphastos sulfuratus), also known as Keel Toucan, Rainbow-Billed Toucan, or Sulfur-Breasted Toucan is a bird classified in the avian order Piciformes, and family Ramphastidae. The Keel-Billed Toucan lives in Latin America. 

Physical Characteristics

An adult Keel-Billed Toucan is mostly black with a yellow bib covering the throat and chest. There is red on the under tail and white on the upper tail. Keel-Billed Toucans have zygodactyl feet; this means two toes face forward and two face backward. These specialized feet help the Keel-Billed Toucan climb trees. The bill is mostly greenish-yellow but the tip is … Continue

Interesting Facts About The Toronto Zoo

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The Toronto Zoo is located on 361A Old Finch Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the largest zoo in Canada with a  land area of 287 hectares (710 acres). The zoo opened to the public on August 15, 1974; at that time the zoo was known as the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo; the name was shortened to Toronto Zoo in the late 90s. The zoo is owned by the municipal government of Toronto.  The zoo’s enclosures were designed to enhance the comfort of the animals on exhibit. The animals are on exhibit based on the natural geographic region they are found … Continue