This category is dedicated to animal related topics
Romeo the rehab bobcat started to get very restless in his indoor recovery cage as we watched as he tried to find a way to escape. So we modified our outdoor recovery enclosure to fit his special needs. Now it is time that he goes outside.
Written: Sahil
The Peregrine Falcon(Falco peregrinus) is a medium sized bird of prey (raptor). It is also known as a Duck Hawk in North America. The Peregrine Falcon is renowned for its speed. During its characteristic hunting stoop, it can reach speed of up to 320 km/h (200 mph/h), making it the fastest not only among birds but in the whole animal kingdom. Its diet mainly consists of medium sized birds like pigeons, starlings and doves, but occasionally it goes for small mammals too.
The Peregrine Falcon is a medium sized raptor. It has a typical body length of … Continue
Written by: Sahil
The Golden Eagle(Aquila chrysaetos) is a large bird of prey of the northern hemisphere. It belongs to the hawk and eagle family. it is found in north America, Europe and there are small populations in Africa and Asia minor. It is one of the most widespread species of eagle. With broad, rounded wings, the colors of the Golden Eagle’s feathers range from black brown to dark brown. But it’s the striking golden head and neck that give the bird its common name “Golden Eagle”. The Golden Eagle is a majestic large bird of prey … Continue
Albino alligators are back at Georgia Aquarium! Albinism is a rare genetic mutation noted by a lack of melanin, a skin pigment, which causes the skin to be white and eyes to appear pink. It’s estimated that only about 50 albino alligators survive in the world.
Follow our manatee advocate, Elizabeth Neville, as she explores the Ocklawaha River and Rodman Reservoir in Florida to assess the possibility of future manatee habitat.
