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Meerkats
Scientific Name: Suricata suricatta DID YOU KNOW? Meerkats are small, energetic mammals native to the arid regions of southern Africa, known for their highly social and cooperative behavior. They live in large groups called mobs or gangs, often made up of 20 or more individuals. One of their most fascinating behaviors is sentry duty, while...
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Sea Lion (African Fur Seal)
Sea Lion (African Fur Seal) INTERESTING FACTS Sea lions are a type of marine mammal found in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. They are highly social animals, living and breeding in large colonies. Some interesting facts about sea lions include: Physical Characteristics: Sea lions have a distinct appearance with a bulky body, flippers, and long,...
Emirates Park ZooAfrican Lions
Scientific Name: Panthera leo DID YOU KNOW? Lions are famously relaxed, but with good reason! To conserve energy for hunting and defending their territory, they can sleep or rest for up to 20 hours a day. This laid-back lifestyle helps them stay sharp for short but intense bursts of activity when chasing prey. Despite their calm […]
Emirates Park ZooSpotted Hyena
Scientific Name: Crocuta crocuta DID YOU KNOW? Spotted hyenas are incredibly social and intelligent animals, living in complex clans led by dominant females. They are famous for their eerie vocalizations, which include whoops, giggles, and groans, each sound playing a role in communication, from alerting the group to danger to maintaining...
Emirates Park ZooEurasian Brown Bear
Scientific name: Ursus arctos arctos DID YOU KNOW? The Eurasian brown bear is one of the largest carnivores in Europe and Asia, and it’s surprisingly fast—able to run up to 50 km/h, even outpacing a horse in short sprints. This speed, combined with their keen sense of smell and strength, makes them skilled foragers capable […]
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Capybara
Capybara INTERESTING FACTS Capybaras are the world’s largest rodents, weighing up to 140 pounds (65 kg) and measuring up to 4.3 feet (1.3 meters) in length. They live in social groups and are excellent swimmers, with partially webbed feet to navigate through their wetland habitats. Adapted for grazing, they have strong teeth that...
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Armadillo
Armadillo INTERESTING FACTS Armadillos are small mammals known for their distinctive armor-like shell made of bony plates covered in keratin. There are 21 different species, with the nine-banded armadillo being the most common in North and South America. Armadillos have a keen sense of smell, which they use to locate insects and other prey....
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Marmoset
Marmoset INTERESTING FACTS Common marmosets are New World primates. These tiny primates live in groups in the canopies of South American Forest and are diurnal. The name “Marmoset” comes from the french word “Marmouset”, meaning “Dwarf”. They are the smallest monkeys in the world! Even though their body is...
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Squirrel Monkey
Squirrel Monkey INTERESTING FACTS Squirrel monkeys are one of the smallest species of primates and are known for their diminutive size and agile movements. They are native to Central and South America, and can be found in the rainforests of Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and other nearby countries. Squirrel monkeys are highly social animals and live...
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Mandrill
Mandrill INTERESTING FACTS The male mandrill is the largest living monkey. Mandrills live in groups, mostly in a harem structure. They have long arms and can travel long distances on the ground. They do climb trees, though, and even sleep there, selecting a different tree each evening. They have large cheek pouches inside their mouth […]
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