Birmingham Zoo
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+ Birmingham Zoo
++ The zoo is open every day of the year and features three major biomes: + the Tropic Zone, Temperate Territory, and the Polar Circle. From + tropical birds, to snow leopards, grizzly bears, and one of the + nation’s largest colonies of Antarctic penguins, there are animals to + enjoy in every season. +
+Opening 2021!
-Opening 2021!
+Bears
-Did you know that a bear's closest relative is the seal? Or that bears can smell over 2,000 times better than humans?
-Bears
++ Did you know that a bear's closest relative is the seal? Or that bears + can smell over 2,000 times better than humans? +
+Tiger
-Top 5 Tiger Facts
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- Tigers are the largest cat species in the world reaching up to 3.3 meters in length and weighing up to 670 pounds! -
- Tigers are easily recognizable with their dark vertical stripes and reddish/orange fur. -
- The Bengal tiger is the most common tiger. -
- Tigers live between 20-26 years in the wild. -
- Unlike most other cats, tigers are great swimmers and actually like the water. -
Tiger Facts
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- + Tigers are the largest cat species in the world reaching up to 3.3 + meters in length and weighing up to 670 pounds! + +
- + Tigers are easily recognizable with their dark vertical stripes and + reddish/orange fur. + +
- The Bengal tiger is the most common tiger. +
- Tigers live between 20-26 years in the wild. +
- + Unlike most other cats, tigers are great swimmers and actually like + the water. + +
Giraffe
+Giraffe
-Giraffes are the world's tallest mammals, thanks to their towering legs and long necks. A giraffe's legs alone are taller than many humans—about 6 feet . These long legs allow giraffes to run as fast as 35 miles an hour over short distances and cruise comfortably at 10 miles an hour over longer distances.
++ Giraffes are the world's tallest mammals, thanks to their towering + legs and long necks. A giraffe's legs alone are taller than many + humans—about 6 feet . These long legs allow giraffes to run as fast as + 35 miles an hour over short distances and cruise comfortably at 10 + miles an hour over longer distances. +
-Behavior
+Behavior
-Typically, these fascinating animals roam the open grasslands in small groups of about half a dozen.
++ Typically, these fascinating animals roam the open grasslands in small + groups of about half a dozen. +
-Bulls sometimes battle one another by butting their long necks and heads. Such contests aren't usually dangerous and end when one animal submits and walks away.
++ Bulls sometimes battle one another by butting their long necks and + heads. Such contests aren't usually dangerous and end when one animal + submits and walks away. +
-Height and Size
+Height and Size
-Giraffes use their height to good advantage and browse on leaves and buds in treetops that few other animals can reach (acacias are a favorite). Even the giraffe's tongue is long! The 21-inch tongue helps them pluck tasty morsels from branches. Giraffes eat most of the time and, like cows, regurgitate food and chew it as cud. A giraffe eats hundreds of pounds of leaves each week and must travel miles to find enough food.
-+ Giraffes use their height to good advantage and browse on leaves and + buds in treetops that few other animals can reach (acacias are a + favorite). Even the giraffe's tongue is long! The 21-inch tongue helps + them pluck tasty morsels from branches. Giraffes eat most of the time + and, like cows, regurgitate food and chew it as cud. A giraffe eats + hundreds of pounds of leaves each week and must travel miles to find + enough food. +
+News
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- + Lifespan: 10–14 years in the wild, up to 20 years in captivity + +
- + Length: Males: 1.8–2.1 m (body) + 0.9–1.0 m (tail); Females: 1.6–1.8 + m (body) + 0.6–0.9 m (tail) + +
- + Geographic Range: Sub-Saharan Africa; small populations in India + (Asiatic lion). + +
- + Hunting: Primarily by females; cooperative hunting increases success + rate. + +
Learning resources for schools
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- -News
+Helping wild turtles in Seychelles
+ Find out More +Learning about the rainforest
+ Find out More +Which big cat are you?
+ Find out More +Are there any benefits or discounts for members?
-There are AMAZING benefits of becoming a member with Birmingham Zoo! Our members get special discounts in our shops, cafes, and unlimited entry
- -Learning resources for schools
++ Explore our activities, videos, and lesson plans to support a wide + range of curriculum topics +
+ +Programs
-Children and Family Programs
- Find out More -Adult Programs
- Find out More -Youth and young adults
- Find out More -Useful Links
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- w3schools.com - National Geographic - Wikipedia -Are there any benefits or discounts for members?
++ There are AMAZING benefits of becoming a member with + Birmingham Zoo! Our members get special discounts in our shops, cafes, + and unlimited entry +
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