HabitatsBy: Bryanna Solis

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Habitat #1Map Turtle

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gThe Map turtle’s habitat is placed inside the Reptile house at the local zoo. With the habitat being placed in an indoor facility, this protects the animal from severe weather conditions such as rain, snow, extreme hot temperatures, and etc. The habitat is placed inside the wall, three feet above the ground. With the habitat being placed inside the wall this insures the public from knocking over the Map turtle’s environment. The turtle is placed in a tank which contains many layers of thick glass for safe public viewing. There are two sides to the tank. The front view is where the public is able to see and the back view is behind the wall. This is where the zoo keeper’s are able to have accessibility to the animal itself.

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Temperature/ Heating: The Map turtle is to be keep in a heated tank with a submersible aquarium heater, ranging between 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit.Lighting :Regular aquarium lighting is suitable along with full spectrum lighting and U.V. radiation.Feeding/Watering :The turtle can eat feeder goldfish, crayfish, crickets, romaine lettuce. Chlorinated water is to be used to prevent bacteria and also the tank needs a mechanical filtration system. Habitat/ Housing: 20 galloon tank is required for multiple turtles. Sand and gravel are to be used in the habitat for the ground. Provide at least 12 inches of water for the turtle to swim in. Large rocks are also to be placed in the tank to provide the turtles with privacy.

Medical Treatment If not offered natural sunlight and indoor UVB, they will often develop a mild form of fungal infection. Acriflavine and drying out in direct sunlight have proven to be effective in preventing the spread of this fungus.The medical room is also inside the Reptile house but is on the second floor of the building. This is where all the animals are treated who need medical treatment.

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y For Both HabitatsThere is an operated door in the entrance of the Reptile house where this is wheel chair accessible.For the visually impaired there are headphones giving tap recorded descriptions and information on the animals.For the hearing impaired there is written information next to the habitat so they too will be able to know actually what everyone else gets to hear.

Habitat #2Scarlet Ibis

Common NameEudocimus ruber

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The Scarlet Ibis bird is found in the Bird house at the local zoo. The birds habitat is also placed inside the wall. This environment takes up about half of the entire wall from floor to ceiling.With the bird being placed in an indoor facility this protects the animal from severe weather rain, snow, extreme temperatures, and etc.The animal is encaged in a room with many thick layers of glass which ensures the safe public viewing.The zoo keepers have accessibility to the animal through a door in the birds individual habitat.

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Feeding/ Water: Crustaceans, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and some vegetable matter can be fed to the bird. Regular water should also be given to the Scarlet Ibis.Housing/ Habitat: Gravel and dirt is to be placed on the flooring of the habitat and should be replaced once every month. Trees and rocks are to be placed inside the habitat also for the pleasure and privacy of the bird.Temperature/ Lighting: The sun roof is to be remained closed but this natural light and also with regular ceiling lights are suitable for the bird. Keep the room temperature between 80-85 degrees Fahrenheit.

Medical TreatmentThe Scarlet Ibis is to be treated with regular antibiotics which is given directly to the zoo.If the bird needs medical attention it will be moved to the second floor of the building and be treated there.