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"“Large, colorful barbet with a huge ivory-colored bill. Note the red underparts with a thick black bar across the middle. Found in a variety of habitats, including moist and dry savanna, woodland, gardens, and secondary growth, often in the vicinity of figs and other fruiting trees. Most often in pairs or small groups. The call is a very rough, explosive “rwauk,” often given in a slow series. Similar to Double-toothed Barbet, but separated by the black chest band and the lack of a red bar on the shoulder.” MERLIN" says Chris Slattery in habitat Zoo on 13.09.2022. Bearded Barbet (Lybius dubius) is a species of bird. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Zoo

"“(Meleagris ocellata) is a species of turkey residing primarily in the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico, as well as in parts of Belize and Guatemala. A relative of the North American wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), it was sometimes previously considered in a genus of its own (Agriocharis), but the differences between the two turkeys are currently considered too small to justify generic segregation. It is a relatively large bird, at around 70–122 cm (28–48 in) long and an average weight of 3 kg (6.6 lb) in females and 5 kg (11 lb) in males.“ Wikipedia" says Chris Slattery in habitat Zoo on 13.09.2022. Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) is a species of bird. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Zoo

"“The Nicobar pigeon is a bird found on small islands and in coastal regions from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, east through the Malay Archipelago, to the Solomons and Palau..” Wikipedia" says Chris Slattery in habitat Zoo on 13.09.2022. Nicobar Pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica) is a species of bird. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Zoo

"Over 40 million American bison (Bison bison) once roamed the plains and grasslands from Mexico to central Canada, shaping the landscape with their migrations, grazing patterns, and behavior. By the 1870s, their populations had been decimated by westward expansion and over-hunting. An 1889 survey published by Hornaday, who would go on to become the first director of the Bronx Zoo, showed that approximately 1,000 bison remained in North America. Established originally as the New York Zoological Society (NYZS) in 1895, In 1905, the NYZS founded the American Bison Society (ABS) to help save bison from extinction. The Bronx Zoo sheltered bison to recover their numbers and then transported these bison back to their historical range in the west in order to repopulate bison herds that are still seen today." says Chris Slattery in habitat Zoo on 13.09.2022. Bison bison (Bison bison) is a species of even-toed ungulates. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Zoo

"“IN THE CANOPIES of Indonesia you are likely to find a unique and breathtaking species, the knobbed hornbill (Rhyticeros cassidix). Also known as the Sulawesi wrinkled hornbill, this bird gets its name from the red knob or casque at the top of its bill that is detailed with wrinkles or ridges. This hollow structure made of keratin that adorns the top of the bird’s bill can be used for a number of tactics that shape the bird’s biology. Casques can add strength to the bird’s bill and be used as a tool for digging in the dirt or chiseling into tree bark. They can also be used as sound chambers or carriers of vocalizations. Hornbills are omnivorous birds surviving on a diet that is made up of fruits, insects, small reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. Hornbills play an important role in seed dispersal in our environment. They keep the cycle of the forest growing and evolving with all the fruit they consume each day.” Wildlife Conservation Society" says Chris Slattery in habitat Zoo on 13.09.2022. Rhyticeros cassidix (Rhyticeros cassidix) is a species of bird. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Zoo

"The Victoria crowned pigeon is a large, bluish-grey pigeon with elegant blue lace-like crests, maroon breast, and red eyes. It is part of a genus (Goura) of four unique, very large, ground-dwelling pigeons native to the New Guinea region. The bird may be easily recognized by the unique white tips on its crests and by its deep 'whooping' sounds made while calling." says Chris Slattery in habitat Zoo on 13.09.2022. Victoria Crowned Pigeon (Goura victoria) is a species of large, bluish-grey pigeon. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Zoo

"The Père David's deer, also known as the milu or elaphure, is a species of deer native to the river valleys of China. It grazes mainly on grass and aquatic plants. Today, Père David’s deer exist only in human care. They roam in deer parks, ranches, zoos, and have returned to China to live in reserves. The species is classified as Extinct in the Wild by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The Bronx Zoo has maintained a herd of Père David Deer since 1946 , has produced 175+ offspring over the years. The species is bred at the Bronx Zoo as part of the Species Survival Program (SSP), a cooperative breeding program designed to enhance the genetic viability of animal populations in zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)." says Chris Slattery in habitat Zoo on 13.09.2022. Elaphurus (Elaphurus) is a genus of mammals. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Zoo

A discovery by Danny VG in habitat Grassland on 07.09.2022. Polygonia c-album (Polygonia c-album) is a species of insect. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Grassland

A discovery by Danny VG in habitat Grassland on 07.09.2022. Polygonia c-album (Polygonia c-album) is a species of insect. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Grassland

A discovery by Danny VG in habitat Grassland on 07.09.2022. Vanessa atalanta (Vanessa atalanta) is a species of butterfly. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Grassland

A discovery by Danny VG in habitat Grassland on 07.09.2022. Vanessa atalanta (Vanessa atalanta) is a species of butterfly. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Grassland

A discovery by Danny VG in habitat Grassland on 07.09.2022. Vanessa atalanta (Vanessa atalanta) is a species of butterfly. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Grassland