الحيوانات
تضم حديقة حيوانات لينكولن للأطفال أكثر من 400 حيوان، بما في ذلك الزرافات والفهود والنمور وآكلات النمل العملاقة والباندا الحمراء وبطاريق هومبولت والليمور ذي الذيل الحلقي وسلاحف غالاباغوس. تعرف على المزيد حول كل حيوان من الحيوانات التي تعيش هنا من خلال استكشاف الأقسام أدناه.
*هذه ليست قائمة شاملة لجميع الحيوانات الموجودة في حديقة حيوانات لينكولن للأطفال
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Red-Tailed Boa
Boa constrictor constrictorCONSERVATION STATUS
Least ConcernNATURAL HABITAT
Red-tailed boas live along rivers and streams in rainforests in South America.DIET
IN THE WILD – Rodents, large lizards, mammals
IN THE ZOO – RodentsFASCINATING FACTS
• Red-tailed boas give birth to live young instead of laying eggs.
• Newborns weigh two ounces and will increase 300% in size during their first year.
• They have the same main name as their scientific name; the only other animal that has this is the Tyrannosaurus rex. -
Reticulated Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis reticulataCONSERVATION STATUS
VulnerableNATURAL HABITAT
The reticulated giraffe is found in in the savannas of Africa.DIET
IN THE WILD – Leaves, fruits, and seedpods
IN THE ZOO – Grass, hay, grain, and browse (leaves)FASCINATING FACTS
• Giraffe spot patterns are completely unique to each individual.
• Giraffes are the tallest living land mammal, reaching heights up to 18 feet.
• They only have seven bones in their neck.
• Their heart can weigh up to 22 pounds and measure up to two feet.
• They sleep between three to five hours per day. -
Ring-Tailed Lemur
Lemur cattaCONSERVATION STATUS
EndangeredNATURAL HABITAT
The ring-tailed lemur is found in arid, open areas and forests. They spend their time in the trees, as well as on the floor of the forest.DIET
IN THE WILD – Leaves, flowers, insects, tree bark, and sap
IN THE ZOO – Fruits, vegetables, specially formulated fiber biscuits, and lemur gelFASCINATING FACTS
• Lemurs enjoy sunbathing.
• Females are dominant over males.
• Their tails are ringed with 13 alternating black and white bands and can measure up to two feet long.
• They groom each other with their toothcomb, six finely spaced bottom teeth. -
Sand Cat
Felis margaritaCONSERVATION STATUS
Least ConcernNATURAL HABITAT
Sand cats are native to sandy and rocky deserts in North Africa, Southwest and Central Asia.DIET
IN THE WILD – Rodents, birds, and reptiles
IN THE ZOO – MeatFASCINATING FACTS
• Sand cats bury leftover food to save for later.
• They are nocturnal to avoid heat during the day in the deserts.
• Sand cats live in burrows.
• The dense fur on their paws prevent burns from hot desert sands. -
Scarlet Ibis
Eudocimus ruberCONSERVATION STATUS
Least ConcernNATURAL HABITAT
The scarlet ibis lives in mudflats, estuaries, shorelines, and shallow bay areas.DIET
IN THE WILD – Crustaceans, mollusks, fish, insects, frogs, and small snakes
IN THE ZOO – Meat, fish, insects, and bird feed pelletsFASCINATING FACTS
• Scarlet ibis can live up to 20 years.
• Males and females guard the nest and help feed the chicks.
• Their curved, slender bill allows them to probe into water, mud, or grass for food.
• They fly in v-formations to decrease wind resistance for trailing birds, similar to the technique of drafting in car racing. -
Slender-tailed Meerkat
Suricata suricattaCONSERVATION STATUS
Least ConcernNATURAL HABITAT
Meerkats live in desert or rocky terrain in Southern Africa.DIET
IN THE WILD – Insects, small rodents, spiders, snails, and plants
IN THE ZOO – Fruit, vegetables, bird eggs, and insectsFASCINATING FACTS
• Meerkats live underground in large groups, called mobs, with the alpha male and female in charge.
• At least one meerkat always in charge of watching out for the group.
• The dark fur around their eyes protects their eyes from the sun.
• Each meerkat has a different job within its group, such as teacher, hunter, and babysitter. -
Smooth-fronted Caiman
Paleosuchus trigonatusCONSERVATION STATUS
Least ConcernNATURAL HABITAT
Smooth-fronted caimans live in forested regions within the Amazon and Orinoco river basins of South America, including areas in and around shallow streams and rivers, as well as flooded forests and palm swamps.DIET
IN THE WILD – Fish, frogs, birds, and reptiles
IN THE ZOO – Fish, rodents, and meatFASCINATING FACTS
• Smooth-fronted caimans have 78 to 82 teeth.
• Smooth-fronted caimans prefer colder water.
• They are the second smallest species of the Alligatoridae family.
• They have prominent body scutes, or osteoderms, which provide protection from predators and help regulate body temperature. -
Southern Three-banded Armadillo
Tolypeutes matacusCONSERVATION STATUS
Near ThreatenedNATURAL HABITAT
The three-banded armadillo lives in savannas and shrubland in central South America.DIET
IN THE WILD – Beetle larvae, ants, termites, and fruit
IN THE ZOO – Insects, fruits, and vegetablesFASCINATING FACTS
• They are the only armadillos that can enclose themselves in their shell by rolling into a ball.
• They are the only mammal with a shell.
• Baby armadillos are born blind.
• Armadillos have a lifespan of 20 years. -
Spider Monkey
Ateles fusciceps robustusCONSERVATION STATUS
Critically EndangeredNATURAL HABITAT
The spider monkey is found in tropical and subtropical forests.DIET
IN THE WILD – Young leaves, nuts, buds, seeds, and invertebrates
IN THE ZOO – Fruit, vegetables, and fiber type biscuitsFASCINATING FACTS
• Spider monkeys are arboreal, meaning they're found primarily in tree tops.
• They use their prehensile tail as an additional limb.
• Their tail has a hairless patch on the underside that is used for gripping to branches.
• They are found in social groups of 3 to 30 in the wild.
• Females give birth on average every three years. -
St. Vincent Agouti
Tolypeutes matacusCONSERVATION STATUS
Least ConcernNATURAL HABITAT
St. Vincent agoutis are found in tropical and dry forests of Central and South America.DIET
IN THE WILD – Fruit, nuts, shoots, and leaves
IN THE ZOO – Fruit, vegetables, seeds, and nutsFASCINATING FACTS
• Thirteen different species of agoutis exist.
• They're the only mammal species within their native range that is able to open a Brazil nut husk.
• They will sometimes bury nuts underground to dig up later.
• They communicate through grunts, squeals, screams, and various postures.
• They mate for life. -
Sumatran Tiger
Panthera tigris sumatraeCONSERVATION STATUS
Critically EndangeredNATURAL HABITAT
The Sumatran tiger is found in tropical forest and grasslands.DIET
IN THE WILD – Variety of deer, wild boar, reptiles, birds, and fish
IN THE ZOO – Meat, whole prey, and large bonesFASCINATING FACTS
• Sumatran tigers are the smallest of all tiger species.
• Tigers are typically solitary cats.
• Every tiger’s stripes are unique.
• Tigers are excellent swimmers and often swim to cool off and play.
• They communicate through roaring, grunting, and chuffing as well as scent marking and scratch marks on trees. -
Tawny Frogmouth
Podargus strigoidesCONSERVATION STATUS
Least ConcernNATURAL HABITAT
The tawny frogmouth lives in forests, woodlands, urban, and rural areas.DIET
IN THE WILD – Insects and small mammals
IN THE ZOO – Insects and rodentsFASCINATING FACTS
• Their camouflage feathers allow them to blend in with tree branches.
• They're often mistaken for an owl.
• They catch prey with their beak because their feet are weak.
• Male and females pair together for life. -
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes auraCONSERVATION STATUS
Least ConcernNATURAL HABITAT
Turkey vultures live in open country, woods, deserts, and foothills throughout North and South America.DIET
IN THE WILD – Carrion (recently dead animals)
IN THE ZOO – MeatFASCINATING FACTS
• Turkey vultures are scavengers. They help clean up ecosystems by feeding on animals that have recently died.
• They use their good eye sight and sense of smell to find food.
• They can fly at speeds of 40 mph.
• They vomit in self defense. -
Two-toed Sloth
Choloepus didactylusCONSERVATION STATUS
Least ConcernNATURAL HABITAT
The two-toed sloth lives in the tropical forests of Central and South America.DIET
IN THE WILD – Leaves, fruits, nuts, berries, bark, native flowers, and small rodents
IN THE ZOO – Fruits, vegetables, and hard-boiled eggsFASCINATING FACTS
• Females give birth upside down.
• They take up to one month to digest their food.
• They cannot walk, so they pull hand-over-hand to move.
• They will drop from trees into the water to swim across rivers.
• Algae grows on their fur, giving them a greenish tint. -
Violet Turaco
Musophaga violaceaCONSERVATION STATUS
Least ConcernNATURAL HABITAT
Violet turacos live in evergreen forests and wooded valleys.DIET
IN THE WILD – Fruit, flowers, and arthropods
IN THE ZOO – Fruit, vegetables, berries, and grainFASCINATING FACTS
• They travel in flocks of approximately 10 to 12 individuals.
• Both parents take turns sitting on eggs, and chicks leave the nest 10 to 12 days after hatching.
• They are not strong fliers but can run quickly through branches.
• They are the only living thing in the world to have red feather color due to turacin, a natural copper-based pigment.
• They release feathers when caught as survival technique.
Conservation
Lincoln Children’s Zoo is committed to animal conservation efforts and saving animals from extinction. Home to over 30 endangered animals, the Zoo strives to provide the highest-quality care to these near extinct species. Lincoln Children’s Zoo partners with organizations throughout the world that manage captive animals and wild animals with a goal to create a plan to ensure endangered animals are saved and protected for future generations.
The Zoo is part of the Association of Zoos & Aquarium’s Species Survival Plan, which oversees the management of select species with the goal of enhancing conservation in the wild. Species Survival Plan is led by expert advisors who work together to manage the demographic distribution and long-term sustainability of nearly 500 species.
Photo Ark Collaboration
Lincoln Children’s Zoo collaborates with National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore and his Photo Ark project. The Photo Ark is a groundbreaking effort to document species before they disappear and to get people to care while there’s still time. The Photo Ark started at Lincoln Children’s Zoo with the first photograph taken of a naked mole rat. To date the Photo Ark has documented 10,531 species. Find out more about Joel Sartore’s Photo Ark here.
