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Cockroaches help the environment by reusing and reducing waste. One man's trash is a...

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Uploaded on Jun 18, 2010

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Waldrapp ibis are found in hot, rocky areas in North Africa and are so endangered that there...

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Uploaded on May 14, 2010

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Mexican milk snakes have no eyelids and instead have a transparent covering that rests over their...

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Uploaded on May 14, 2010

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Spring is showtime for the desert pupfish! The males, which are sky blue, set up their territories in the ponds and court the females.

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Uploaded on May 14, 2010

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An ostrich can run in short bursts up to 40 mph in strides reaching 15 ft.

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Uploaded on May 14, 2010

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Male red bishop’s weave suspended globe nests from long grasses and await flocks of hens. The...

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Uploaded on May 14, 2010

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The Costa’s Hummingbird makes its nest of fibers, stems, and bark to prepare for two bean size eggs...

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Uploaded on Apr 15, 2010

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If you haven't had a chance to visit our baby giraffe yet, you should do so soon! He's growing fast!

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Uploaded on Apr 12, 2010

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Mama nuzzles her new babe. There is only one calf (baby giraffe) born at a time. The cow (female giraffe) will nurse the calf for 9-10 months.

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Uploaded on Apr 12, 2010

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The bird’s bill is bright yellow, contrasting with the bare, red face and forehead. The legs are...

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Uploaded on Apr 12, 2010

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These birds use a special feeding technique to help them catch more prey in the water. They...

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Uploaded on Apr 12, 2010

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Our roadrunner and his gal pal have moved to the Sonoran Aviary.

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Uploaded on Apr 5, 2010

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Kori bustards are large, primarily terrestrial birds. The males can weigh up to 42 lbs. and reach a...

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Uploaded on Mar 8, 2010

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Nigerian dwarf goats (Capra hircus) are miniature dairy goats from West-Africa. They can produce an...

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Uploaded on Mar 8, 2010

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Mojave Max, a local desert tortoise, is The Living Desert's resident weather...

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Uploaded on Mar 8, 2010

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The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) or Africa's "painted wolf" is one of the world's most...

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Uploaded on Jan 26, 2010

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The Living Desert's African wild dogs had their first litter of puppies born on October 23, 2009....

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Uploaded on Jan 26, 2010

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The sandy colored fennec fox coat camouflages them with their desert habitat and reflects...

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Uploaded on Jan 26, 2010

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