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way-out-there · 1 year

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I fell in love with this cute little fella... red-crested turaco 😍

#bronx zoo #red crested turaco #birdwatching #how cute is this bird🐦 😍#syml #fear of the water

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jadeseadragon · 5 months

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@bronxzoo

"If you’ve had a chance to stop by to see our snow leopard cubs in action, you’ve probably noticed a lot of leaping!

With their shorter front legs and longer back legs, snow leopards are skilled climbers and jumpers, able to leap from rock to rock both horizontally and vertically. Their tails help them balance and their extra-large, fur-covered paws distribute their weight on rocks as well as snow-covered slopes. As you can see, the cubs are getting lots of practice!"

#snow leopards #snow leopard #snow leopard cub #big cats #bronx zoo #zoo animals

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newyorkthegoldenage · 18 days

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Fidel Castro visited New York for the third time in April of 1959. At the Bronx Zoo, he devoured a hot dog, fed elephants, and poked his hand into a tiger's cage.

For the full story, click here.

Photo: NY Times/Getty Images/BBC

#vintage New York #1950s #Fidel Castro #Bronx Zoo #tigers #Castro in NY #communists & capitalism #vintage Bronx

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petsincollections · 4 months

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Indian leopard-cat

Back caption: New York Zoological Park (Bronx Zoo) / Indian leopard-cat / This pretty cat from southeastern Asia ranges in color from gray to reddish. It is a forest-dwelling cat, and feeds on small mammals and birds in the wild.

WCS and NYBG Libraries, Bronx Park Postcards

Digital Culture of Metropolitan New York

#indian leopard cats #cats #big cats #leopard cats #bronx zoo #bronx park postcards #digital culture of metropolitan new york

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cryoverkiltmilk · 2 months

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The only meaningful advertising I've seen for today is the Bronx Zoo's fundraising promotion to name a cockroach after someone.

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#bronx zoo #roaches #cockroaches #valentine's day

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swan2swan · 10 months

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Pictured here is a Komodo Dragon and a bird.

You probably can't see the bird.

But trust me.

It's there.

It. Is. There.

#i have no idea how it happened #but #it did #komodo dragon #bronx zoo #birb #rip #aminals

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rabbitcruiser · 7 days

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International Bat Appreciation Day

Bats can eat as many as 1,000 mosquitoes a day. Help preserve these crucial creatures by donating to a conservation, volunteering, or spreading awareness.

Bats have a terrible reputation among people because they’re seen as scary bloodsuckers that will spread diseases. However, according to scientists, very rarely do they spread diseases and few species drink blood, but rather eat fruit.

The population of bats has been depleting, and that is a problem because they contribute to the ecosystem more so than people think. International Bat Appreciation Day aims to show love for these flying mammals and teach people the importance of bats in today’s world.

Learn about International Bat Appreciation Day

On International Bat Appreciation Day, we are reminded of the important role that bats play in our day-to-day lives. You may not think that bats have any impact on your life at all! In fact, you may not really give much thought to this animal. However, did you know that bats can eat as many as 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour? That’s 1,000 fewer mosquitoes that could possibly bite you! As bats are insectivorous, they actually get rid of a lot of annoying insects, and so we have a lot to thank them for. They role in the circle of life definitely benefits us.

International Bat Appreciation Day encourages us to learn more about these species and the role they play in nature. It is a good opportunity for you to learn more about bats, and you will find plenty of information online and in animal textbooks as well. After all, there are some very interesting facts about this species.

You probably know that bats are able to see in the dark and that they use their extreme sense of hearing. But, did you know that they are the only type of mammal that is able to fly in a true and sustained way? Did you also know that bats are pollinators? This means that, along with the likes of butterflies and bees, they provide a critical link in our supply of food.

There are lots of other interesting facts that you can learn about bats on International Bat Appreciation Day. This includes the fact that there are more than 1,200 known species of bat. Around 70 percent of these bats are insectivores. Bats also grow in a number of different sizes. The Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox Bat is one of the biggest bats. It has a wingspan as big as five-feet, seven-inches, weighing up to four lbs. Bats also groom themselves constantly, making them very clean animals, which is something a lot of people do not realize.

In the United States, there are roughly 48 species of bats that call this their home. Three states in the U.S. also have an official state bat. The Virginia Big-Eared Bat is the state bat in Virginia. The Mexican Free-Tailed Bat is the state bat of Oklahoma. Finally, this bat – the Mexican Free-Tailed Bat – is also the state bat of Texas.

History of International Bat Appreciation Day

Bat Conservation International started International Bat Appreciation Day to focus on protecting all the different species of bats. Bats protect ecosystems and help make sure our planet has a healthier future.

Bat Conservation International was founded in 1982 by a group of scientists concerned about our planet’s bats. After lots of research, they discovered that bats are important to help keep nature in balance, and are important to a lot of industries.

Scientists such as Dr. Merlin Tuttle, a recognized authority on bats, formed the organization. He made important progress by teaching more sustainable uses of natural resources that benefit both bats and people.

Bats play a significant role in the ecosystem of the world. There are over 1,300 species of bats in the world. Bats helps control agricultural pests, pollinate flowers and fruit, and create rich fertilizer for landowners, farmers, and local communities.

Without these bats, plants would fail at providing food for other wildlife species and surrounding ecosystems. Bats are one of the most under-studied animals, even though many of those bats are considered critically endangered, threatened, or vulnerable.

Forest depleting, inappropriate guano mining and thoughtless tourism have caused a substantial decrease in the populations of bats everywhere. International Bat Appreciation Day aims to change the perspective on these misunderstood creatures and encourage people to help protect bats everywhere.

How to celebrate International Bat Appreciation Day

Want to celebrate these furry, flying creatures of the night? Help support your local bat conservation organization by donating or volunteering to protect these adorable creatures. Share your love of bats with your friends and family by sharing facts about the different kinds of bats out there in the wild.

Take the time to educate people about the importance of bats in the world’s ecosystem. If you’re looking into becoming a biologist to study bats, then organizations such as the Bat Conservation International for career opportunities to help protect the world’s bats from extinction.

You can also expand your knowledge by taking a look online and reading up more about the species. There are also some good bat documentaries, which you can watch online or on television.

Another fun way to celebrate International Bat Appreciation Day is to watch some of the Batman movies! This fictional superhero first appeared in 1939 in Detective Comics #27. There have been a lot of different Batman films over the years. This includes the 1989 Batman, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice from 2016, the 2006 The Dark Knight, Dark Knight Rises from 2012, and a number of others! So, get the popcorn in and celebrate this famous bat superhero!

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hailieshapedbox · 2 months

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ok wtf is going on in NY that this exists

ik they have a lot of roaches and rats but they have them in the zoo? n they hiss?

theyre selling the adoption of roaches? foul

they think people wanna buy roach ownership? foul

also what is this whole selling point of “roaches …are forever”

“save valentines day”

“turn disaster into delight”

“most thoughtful and romantic gift in the history of love itself”

“roaches last an eternity” ???

why am i subscribed to the bronx zoo mailing list??? i live in california

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way-out-there · 1 year

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Mesmerizing colors of Indian peafowl

#birdwatching #bronx zoo #Indian peafowl #peacock #birds

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dynamoe · 4 years

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Penelope (disappeared July 1957) was a platypus at the Bronx Zoo known for faking a pregnancy and her repeated refusal to mate with the zoo's male platypus, Cecil. The New York Times said that Penelope was... "sick of love" when she escaped from the zoo's platypusary in 1957, never to be seen again.

On August 19, 1957, a Time magazine article wrote that she was "one of those saucy females who like to keep a male on a string".