RIP Kwashi (1982 - 2012)

Kwashi (1982-2012)

Kwashi, a Silverback Gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden passed away recently.

We had the opportunity to see Kwashi during our visit to the zoo. He appeared calm and meditative (like many of his species do).

RIP, Kwashi. You will be missed.

 

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White Tigers

The Majestic White Tiger

White Tigers are extremely rare in the wild and are found in India, Southeast Asia, China and Southeast Russia.

Males weigh between 440 to 570 lbs and Females weigh between 220 to 350 lbs.

A White Tiger's length can be anywhere between 4.5 to 10 ft

White Tigers have a lifespan of 26 years in the wild.

White Tigers prey on wild pigs, deer and other hoofed mammals.

White Tigers enjoying a nap

Taken at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

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Lemurs

A Lemur in contemplation

Phylum :  Chordata
Class :  Mammalia
Order :  Primates
Suborder : Strepsirrhini
Protection status : Endangered
Diet : Nuts, Fruits, Leaves, Insects and Flowers
Habitat : Most Lemurs lives in trees and only Ring-Tailed Lemur spends most of its time on the ground.

The word “Lemur” is Latin and means spirits of the night. Lemur is a very intelligent primate. There are many different species of Lemurs including Aye- Aye Lemur, Red Ruffled Lemur, Indri Lemur, Alatron Gentle Lemur, Black, White Ruffled Lemur and Ring Tailed Lemur. Female Lemurs are dominant. Lemur troops have one dominant female who leads the group, controls and has the first choice of food and mates.

During mating season, Male Lemurs battle for dominance by trying to outstink each other. Lemurs communicate through sound and smell. They make a variety of sounds to communicate with each other. They are able to identify family members through their scent. Lemurs can live up to 18-20 years.

Photos were taken at Cincinnati Zoo and North Carolina Museum of Life and Science.

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