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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
19 hours ago
Prehensile-tailed porcupines, like Olive, have an irresistible face - just check out that curiously large, bulbous, pink nose! Resist your urge to cuddle, though....
Olive is covered in short, thick spines. Porcupines cannot shoot their spines (that's just a myth), but their spines release easily and become imbedded in the skin of a predator, causing significant pain.
BOOP the SNOOT - Porcupine Style!
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
2 days ago
The iridescence of Nicobar pigeons at Riverbanks are stunning in the morning sun!
The Dodo, might not have been as striking as this species (their closest living relative), but the story of their extinction is still important and relevant today. Less than a century after their discovery, the Dodo was already hunted to extinction and their habitat was destroyed.
Due to human involvement, beautiful birds like the Nicobar pigeon are in jeopardy as well. Conservation, sustainable practices, and reduced habitat destruction would aid many animals in their natural wild habitats.
📸: Samantha Amstutz, Bird Keeper ... See moreSee less
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
3 days ago
Piranhas are known for their strong jaws and razor-sharp teeth. In fact, red-bellied piranha can easily strip their prey down to the bone. Though they are capable of attacking and feeding on larger animals, the piranha’s reputation as a vicious man-eater is truly unwarranted. A good portion of their diet consists of fins nipped from the tails of larger fish. Additional items on a piranha's menu can include whole small fish, insects, aquatic invertebrates and occasionally, plant material in the form of figs and other ripe fruit.
Misunderstood Predator.... the Piranha!
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
3 days ago
🦏 WILD MASKS ONLINE 🦒
The Riverbanks online gift shop has new face masks (non-medical grade) available for order!
#SlowTheSpreadSC #maskupcolumbiasc
Shop here: shop.riverbanks.org/en_US/taxons/collection/zoo-masksPhotos from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden's post ... See moreSee less
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
4 days ago
🐊 This unique looking crocodilian is in danger of becoming extinct! The endangered Sunda gharial has experienced a dramatic population decline, in large part due to the destruction of its peat swamp habitat to make way for palm oil plantations.
You can be a #forcefornature by helping to reduce the demand for palm oil. Simply choose products that are labeled "Certified Sustainable Palm Oil" and you can help protect the Sunda gharial!
Click this link for more information on how you can make an impact for tomistoma conservation: www.cmzoo.org/conservation/orangutans-palm-oil/sustainable-palm-oil-shopping-app/
World Tomistoma Day
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
5 days ago
Tomorrow's Z-Learning we are getting a never before seen view of our Sunda gharials! 🐊 These unique looking crocodilians are considered endangered and have experienced a dramatic population decline in the wild.
Tune in Wednesday morning at 10am as we celebrate World Tomistoma Day, as they enjoy a morning feeding from their keepers!Photos from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden's post ... See moreSee less
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
6 days ago
Sloooooooooow start to the week...
We know that if our body temperatures change more than five degrees, it means we are sick! But did you know - two-toed sloths are different. They have the lowest and most variable body temperature of any mammal, ranging from 74 to 92 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sloooooow Start to the Week...
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
6 days ago
Watch till the end when Cenzoo tries to join in on Moyo and ZaKota's fun...
Sometimes on hot summer days you just have to cool off and play inside with your brother!
🎥: Jane Solimine, Mammal Keeper
Gorilla Playtime!
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
1 week ago
Toco toucans have a bill that is nearly as long as the rest of their bodies!
These bills have a light construction and are hollow except for a network of bony fibers that run crisscross through the top for support. It is made of the same thing our hair and fingernails are made of- keratin! Having such a lightweight bill allows the toucan to perch on the thinnest of branches to reach for the ripest of fruit 🍑🍒🍈🍇
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden was live.
1 week ago
Z-Learning behind-the-scenes look at Lottie's acupuncture treatment!
Lottie is our 18 year old female koala and mother to every joey born here at Riverbanks!
Background: Nearly two years ago our animal care staff started to notice Lottie moving around slower and having difficulty climbing. Riverbanks’ veterinarians initially suspected arthritis because of her advanced age, but x-rays showed that while she has some arthritis, it wasn’t the main cause of discomfort. A physical exam revealed that Lottie had very tight muscles in her lower back. This is very similar to people who have low back pain.
Riverbanks’ staff veterinarian decided that acupuncture treatment could help to reduce muscle tension and relieve her back pain. Our veterinarians like to think of acupuncture as an additional tool in their toolbox, not as a stand-alone treatment. Lottie continues to receive pain medications and joint supplements as needed alongside this acupuncture treatment.
With the help of tiny needles (about the size of a human hair) Lottie has been receiving regular acupuncture treatments. During these sessions Lottie gets to decide if she wants to participate or not. If she doesn’t feel like having acupuncture that day, she is free to move away and end her session. Her comfort is always top priority!
Since beginning these acupuncture treatments back in 2018, our animal care staff have seen tremendous improvements to Lottie’s mobility and climbing.
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
1 week ago
The results are in for our 🐧🐧 rockhopper penguin chicks!
The Bird Keepers recently sent off samples from both of egg shells to the lab for DNA analysis to determine their sexes. At nearly 50 days old, these two chicks are beginning to grow in their slick-waterproof feathers. Soon they will lose their fluffy down feathers, meaning it won't be too much longer till these two BOYS and their parents will rejoin the colony at Penguin Coast! #FeatheredFriday
📸: Samantha Amstutz, Bird KeeperThe results are in for our 🐧🐧 rockhopper penguin chicks!
The Bird Keepers recently sent off samples from both of egg shells to the lab for DNA analysis to determine their sexes. At nearly 50 days old, these two chicks are beginning to grow in their slick-waterproof feathers. Soon they will lose their fluffy down feathers, meaning it won't be too much longer till these two BOYS and their parents will rejoin the colony at Penguin Coast! #FeatheredFriday
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
1 week ago
🐨 Koalaty Kare for Lottie, our 17 year old koala and mother to every joey born here at Riverbanks!
Tomorrow for Z-Learning we are joining our Veterinarians during one of Lottie's regular acupuncture sessions. Tune in LIVE at 12:15pm for a special lunchtime Z-Learning feature all on our specialty care for Lottie.Photos from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden's post ... See moreSee less
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