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MOUNTAIN GOATS

       

46” L x 42” W x 91” H
668 hours | 88,176 bricks

ZOO ANIMAL FUN FACTS:

  • They are adapted to rocky environments due to special foot pads on their hooves & muscular bodies that help them stabilize. 
  • Can leap up to 12 feet in a single bound as they move about mountains and cliffs. 
  • Have thick & shaggy coats to keep them warm in the extreme cold of high altitudes. 
  • It has amazing horizontal pupils that allow them to detect movement from a mile away. 

DODO BIRD

       

23.5” L x 56.8” W x 106” H
668 hours | 75,000 bricks

ZOO ANIMAL FUN FACTS:

  • Dodo birds were larger than turkeys.  They are thought to have been flightless. 
  • Their large beak allowed them to fight off predators with a harsh bite. 
  • On the island of Mauritius, they had no natural predators which allowed them to survive in abundance for generations. 
  • When humans arrived on the island, they decimated the land and the population of dodo birds, which led to their extinction by 1681. 
  • The dodo is one of the biggest examples of human-induced extinction and a reminder that humans have more impact on wildlife than we think. 

SNOW LEOPARD

       

90.5” L x 36” W x 33” H
417 hours | 55,044 bricks

ZOO ANIMAL FUN FACTS:

  • Can use its wide nose to warm chilly air before it enters their lungs, to keep themselves warm. 
  • Have short ears to reduce heat loss in the cold. 
  • Have strong legs which allow them to jump as far as 50 feet. 
  • Have large furry foot pads that are almost silent as they ambush their prey. 
  • By not engaging in illegal trading & hunting, we can protect animals like snow leopards from poaching. 

DEFORESTATION

       

84” L x 152” W x 102” H
520 hours | 113,500 bricks

ZOO ANIMAL FUN FACTS:

  • The US consumes up to 15 billion cubic feet of wood for lumber & paper production (US Forestry Service) annually. 
  • Deforestation leads to fragmentation of many animal habitats which makes species vulnerable to extinction. 
  • Did you know that there are even forests underwater? Kelp forests are vital parts of ocean life in the waters they inhabit but are sadly collapsing due to rising temperatures & water pollution. 
  • Rain Forests are known as the lungs of the earth because they absorb so much CO2 from our atmosphere while also producing so much oxygen for us to breathe.  
  • Planting trees, buying sustainable products, and avoiding foods made with palm oil can reduce deforestation in the world.