Oglebay Zoo Virtual Field Trip

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• The largest and most endangered Zebra species.
• Found mainly in northern Kenya and southern Ethiopia.
• Narrow white stripes, a white belly, and large rounded ears.
• Can weigh up to 1,000 pounds
• Population has declined due to habitat loss, hunting, and competition with livestock.

Grevy's Zebra

• Largest bird in the world and can be found in the savannas and deserts of Africa.
• Cannot fly, but very fast runner.
• up to 45 miles per hour
• Long legs, powerful muscles, and large eyes that help them spot predators from far away.
• Can use their long legs to deliver powerful kicks when defending themselves

Ostrich

• Wild pigs found in the forests and swamps of central and western Africa
• Known for its bright reddish-orange fur, white facial markings, and tufted ears
• Excellent foragers, using their snouts to dig
• Social creatures that live in groups, called sounders, led by a dominant male.

Red River Hogs

• Fastest land animal in the world, up to 70 miles per hour
• Slender body, long legs, and a long tail helps it balance
• Use their excellent eyesight to spot prey and short bursts of speed to catch prey
• Cannot roar, but make chirps, purrs, and hisses
• Population declining due to habitat loss and human conflict

Cheetah

• A medium sized wild cat native to the grasslands and wetlands of Africa
• Long legs, a slender body, and large ears with incredible heraing
• Able to leap up to 10 feet into the air
• Golden coats with black spots and stripes help them blend into tall grasses for camoflague

Serval

• A large primate found only in the rainforests of Madagascar
• Gets its name from the thick, fluffy fur around its neck that looks like a ruff
• Live high in the the trees and communicate with loud calls
• Population is endangered due to deforestation and habitat loss

Black and White Ruffed Lemur

• All three are native to Australia
• Kangaroos are the largest marsupials, known for their powerful hind legs and pouches used to carry their young, called joeys
• Wallabies are smaller relative of Kangaroos that use their agility to move through diverse terrain
• Emus are large, flightless birds with long legs that can run up to 30 miles per hour

Emu, Kangaroo, and Wallaby

• A tall, long-legged wild dog found in the grasslands and forests of South America
• Reddish-golden coat, large ears, and a dark mane that rises when threatened
• Is not a true wolf
• Typically shy and solitary
• Populations are threatened by habitat loss and road collisions

Maned Wolf

• A small wild cat native to the grasslands and rocky deserts of Central Asia
• Stocky body, short legs, and long, dense fur that helps survive the cold and harsh climates
• Solitary hunters, feeding mainly on small mammals and birds
• Elusive and rarely seen in the wild
• Habitat loss and hunting have made the population diminish

Pallas Cat

• A medium-sized wild cat native to North America
• Tufted ears, a short "bobbed" tail, and spotted fur that helps it blend into the surroundings
• Skilled hunters often at dawn or dusk
• Soliatry and territorial animals

Bobcat

• Large, fully aquatic salamanders found in North America
• Can grow up to 2 feet long
• The largest salamanders in the US
• Flat bodies and loose, wrinkled skin
• Population declining due to habitat loss, pollution, and disease

Hellbender

• A large bird native to North America
• Best known as the national symbol of the US
• White head and tail, dark brown body, and a sharp, hooked yellow beak
• Powerful hunters using their strong talons
• Build huge nests often in tall trees or cliffs
• Once endangered due to habitat loss and pesticides, populations have rebounded in recent years

Bald Eagle

• Large, elegant birds found in East Asia
• Gray bodies, white necks with a distinctive balck stripe, and red patches around their eyes
• Migratory animals, traveling long distances bi-annually
• Feed on plants, seeds, insects, and small animals

White Naped Cranes

• Medium-sized wild dogs native to southeastern US
• Reddish-brown fur, pointed ears, and a slender build that helps them move quickly through forests and swamps
• Social animals, living in packs
• Nearly extinct once

Red Wolves

• A large, elusive big cat native to Central and South Asia
• thick, smoky-gray fur with a long, bushy tail that helps with balance
• Solitary hunters
• Perfectly adapted to cold, high-altitude environments
• Uses powerful legs to leap across cliffs

Snow Leopard

• Domesticated animals used for thousands of yeras
• Goats are adaptable animals raised for milk, meat, and fiber
• Typically graze on a wide variety of plants
• Llamas are the larger South American relative of camels
• Social and intelligent animals
• Often live in herds with a wide variety of sounds

Goats and Llamas

• Small and friendly horse-related animals originally bred in the Mediterranean area
• Long ears, gentle eyes, and a soft, thick coat in many different colors and patterns
• Social animals that enjoy the company of other donkeys, horses, and even humans
• Intelligent and curious animals that can live for 25-35 years

Miniature Donkey

• A medium-sized bird native to North America
• Has brown and white striped plumage that helps it blend into forested habitats
• Nocturnal hunters
• Build nests in tree cavities or old nests of other large birds
• Aid in the control of the rodent population and maintain a healthy forest ecosystem

Barred Owl

• Domesticated birds raised around the world for their eggs, meat, and feathers
• Social animals that live in flocks, establish a pecking order, and communicate with clucks, calls, and body language
• Eat seeds, insects, and plants
• Spend most of the day foraging

Chickens

• A small, goat-like animal found in the mountainous forests of China and neighboring regions
• Reddish-brown coat, short curved horns, and a stocky build that helps to navigate steep, rocky terrain
• Shy and elusive, often hiding in dense vegetation to avoid predators

Chinese Goral

• Large rodents native to the grasslands of Argentina
• Long legs, a rabbit-like body, and a short tail, which helps them run quickly
• Form strong pair bonds and often raise their young together
• Communicate using grunts, squeaks, and body movements

Patagonian Cavies

• Small, tree-dwelling mammals native to the HImalayas and southwestern China
• Reddish-brown fur, a long, bushy tail, and a masked face that helps them blend in
• Mostly active at dawn and dusk
• Excellent climbers, using their sharp claws and flexible ankles

Red Panda

• Small, colorful monkeys native to the rainforests of Central and South America
• Long tails, expressive faces, and soft fur
• Social animals that live in family groups
• Communicate with high-pitched calls, gestures, and facial expressions
• Feed on fruits, insects, nectar, and small animals

Tamarin

• A rare form of the American alligator found in the southeastern US
• Lack dark pigmentation of typical alligators, giving them white or pale yellow skin and pink eyes
• Live in freshwater habitats
• Highly sensitive to sunlight due to lack of pigmentation, which leads to sunburn

Albino American Alligator

• A slow-moving mammal native to Central and South America
• Long, curved claws on front limbs that help it hang from tree branches
• Mostly nocturnal
• Feed on leaves, fruit, and occassionally small insects
• Slow movements and greenish fur, help them blend into the trees to avoid predators

Two-Toed Sloth