Life at the zoo!!
Transcript of Life at the zoo!!
By: Trameas
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Common Name: Grévy's zebra
Equus grevyi : Scientific Name
Maintenance• Every 2 days, in need of new water• Sensitive to the change in quality of
foodDry season-bark, fruits, and leavesWet season- mainly grass
• 2/3 of the day they spend eating• STRICKLY VEGETERAINS!!!
Medical Treatment
• A VETERTINARIAN TEAM NEEDS TO BE ON SITE, EVERYDAY!
• THEY WILL BE CHECKED ON A WEEKLY BASIS, AND A MED SHEET WILL NEED TO BE FILLED OUT
• These animals are an ENDAGERED SPECIES make sure that they are healthy and can reproduce
Public Viewing/Handicap
Accessibility• The zebra lives in an open habitat– Be very cautious of visitors throwing
food– Be sure to make sure no one is leaning
over the rails or come in any contact with the animal
• There is a set of stairs that visitors have to walk up to view the zebras clearly, but there is also a ramp that the handicap can use to view the animal
Protection From Severe Weather
• The zebras will evacuate into their stables, when a severe weather threat is arising.
• Make sure all animals are accountable for and that babies are with their mothers– If a female zebra is going through her
gestation period make sure she is well protected
COMMON NAME: BONOBOS
SCIENTIFIC NAME: PAN paniscus
Maintenance• OMNIVORES (eat plants and meat)• Drink an ample amount of water
each day• Grooms each other– Still needs our cleaning every other day
• Habitat needs to include: – Tall trees • To make sleeping nest
– Grassland
Medical Treatment• Aspilia “The leaf pills”
– potent antibiotic called thiarubrine• Used for….
– Skin sores– Antifungal– De-worming
• They prefer to self-medicate • A VETERINARIAN TEAM NEEDS TO BE ON-SITE,
EVERYDAY!!• Needs to be checked weekly, and a med sheet will be
filled out• This species is endangered so much sure they are well
taken care of
Public Viewing/Handicap Accessibility
• A glass separates the animals from the visitors. – The reason for this is because humans
carry many types of diseases and this is one of the leading factors killing these chimpanzees.
• This viewing will not have any ramps, nor stairs so it will be easier for the handicap to view this species.
Protection From Severe Weather
• This habitat includes an entrance through the rocks (a cave)
• The animals will evacuate into to the center of the cave whenever we are under a severe weather warning or threat.
• Protecting these animals is a necessity, so please take all precautions by making sure all the animals are accounted for.
Congratulations!!!!
Gerbermann you have met all the
Qualifications/Requirements of being apart
Of the Houston Zoo team!