WHITE
RHINOCEROS (Species
Fact Sheet)Lion Country Safari is proud to be a part of the SSP (Species Survival Plan)
of this endangered species, and many white rhinos have been born on our
preserve since 1977. In the wild, rhinos have been hunted for their horns,
which are not really horns; instead of being composed of bony material,
rhino "horns" are made of fibers of keratin, a protein found in our human
hair and fingernails. White rhinos get their name from the Afrikaans word
"vide," meaning wide, or square-lipped; their color is actually stone-gray.
For
additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.seaworld.org
www.rollinghillswildlife.com
ZEBRA
(Species
Fact Sheet)A member of the horse family, all are marked with patterns of stripes. Each individual has unique markings and like human fingerprints, no two are alike. Zebra are social animals, they form close knit groups composed of an adult stallion, several mares and their foals; these family groups join together to form a herd. Zebra foals are born throughout the year at Lion Country Safari.
For
additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.oaklandzoo.org
www.awf.org/wildlives
CHIMPANZEE
(Species
Fact Sheet) (learn about the chimpanzees
at our facility)
Lion Country Safari is home to one of the largest displays of wild chimpanzees
in North America. Our five chimpanzee islands are home to several generations
of chimpanzees, which trace their roots back to East Africa. Though some
of our chimpanzees are former house pets and actors, they are now fully
integrated into the complex social structure of each island troop and
may be considered wild.
For additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.seaworld.org
www.rollinghillswildlife.com
www.awf.org
www.janegoodall.org
www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/wisdom/chimps.html
www.chimphaven.org
SIAMANG
(Species
Fact Sheet)Extremely agile, siamangs swing effortlessly from tree to tree in their dense forest habitats. They are well known for their resounding vocalizations which can be heard from tremendous distances through the tall forests of Indonesia and the Malay Peninsula. These apes live in close family groups consisting of one male, one female, and their offspring. Females are the leaders of the groups.
For
additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.oaklandzoo.org
www.oregonzoo.org
WHITE-HANDED
GIBBON
(Species
Fact Sheet)
Native to Southeast Asia, gibbons live in small family groups in dense
forest habitat and travel through their environment in a hand-over-hand
method of locomotion known as brachiation. Their coat color ranges from
cream to black and does not indicate the age or the gender of the animal.
For additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.pueblozoo.org
www.colszoo.org
GIRAFFE
(Species
Fact Sheet)The tallest of all animals, giraffes can reach heights of 17 feet. With keen senses of smell, sight, and hearing, giraffes are well equipped to sense danger approaching. Its long legs, neck, and 15-inch tongue allow the giraffe to reach the tender leaves of the tallest acacia trees. Despite the length of its neck, a giraffe still only has seven vertebrae in its neck -- the same number as most other mammals. Giraffe horns are unlike those of any other mammal: they are covered with skin.
For
additional information, check these Web Sites:
www.seaworld.org
www.awf.org/wildlives
www.hoglezoo.org
www.stlzoo.org