Painted dogs are large pack animals native to Sub-Saharan Africa. They have long legs, large ears and beautiful mottled coats. They prey largely on antelope. You can find these gorgeous canids on the Kilimanjaro Safari. They...
Purple glossy starlings live in open woodlands, eating mostly insects and fruits. They are fairly common in their native habitat of tropical Africa. They have beautiful metallic purple and green feathers and bright yellow eyes....
This interesting creature is a North Sulawesi babirusa. The name babirusa means “deer pig” in Malay, the native language of Indonesia. A wild member of the pig family, babirusas are omnivores and will eat almost...
Most cooperative and social of all the vultures, this Rüpell’s griffon vulture resides at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village. While considered to be the highest flying of all birds, this one isn’t going...
This week, I’m showing off the Mandarin drake. One of the most beautifully feathered of all ducks, this bird has a special place in my heart. My father kept them among his backyard bird collection,...
This gigantic reptile with impressive gaping jaws is the American crocodile. Outside of his normal habitat, you can find him in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. For a closer look, at a safe distance...
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by DizzneeMomma · Published 2015-03-25 · Last modified 2019-01-20
The large fruit bats at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are among my most favorite of all critters there. You can find an all-male colony of Malayan flying foxes in the bat house on Maharajah Jungle Trek....
I’d never even heard of meerkats before Disney’s “Lion King,” but practically everyone knows what they are these days. You can find this adorable carnivore cousin to the mongoose on a self-guided tour of Pangani...
It’s hard to look at gorillas without wondering what they’re thinking. You see their expressions and just know that they must have thoughts like we do. Fascinating and intimidating creatures. You can find them on...
This sleepy boy resides on Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It’s always a treat to see him whether he’s awake or asleep. Such a handsome kitty. Conservation status – vulnerable Primary habitat – eastern...
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