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Monkeys with caps

The Eastern Black Colobus Monkey. They can leap up to 25ft from tree to tree, using their long fur as a sort of parachute. The name “colobus” comes from the Greek word for mutilated, because their thumbs are just nubs.  They are hunted for their fur which is used to make hats and capes. TheyContinueContinue reading “Monkeys with caps”

The Great Gerenuk

Gerenuks are considered near threatened by the IUCN. Meaning that their population is decreasing. Their biggest threat is the loss and fragmentation of their habitat.  Gerenuks are also known as giraffe gazelles. In order to reach certain foods gerenuks stand on their hind legs and stretch out their necks.

Great Horned Owl

A family of great horned owls nesting in a dead tree.  They are monogamous birds that share in parenting duties. They are very protective of their young and have been known to attack humans that come too close to their nest.  Owls can turn their heads up to 260 degrees in either direction to compensateContinueContinue reading “Great Horned Owl”