Zone 6 is part of the zoo's North American collection and I
got to see my first American Bison, Bison bison, of this trip... The Great Plains Zoo maintains a herd
of about 20 animals. An adjoining
area with a series of habitats was partially closed off with the construction
nearby of a new set of bear habitats.
As a result, the viewing of a variety of canine species was less than
optimal.
American Bison, Bison bison.The Red Wolf, Canis rufus, is a critically endangered sub-species of wolf. The zoo maintains a pack of 4 animals. I was struck by just how lanky this species is compared to the larger Grey Wolf. They are more like a cross between wolves and coyotes.
Two species of fox were present, the Swift Fox, Vulpes
velox, and this little Red Fox, Vulpes vulpes. Whenever you see the taxonomical
nomenclature repeated, you know your looking at the seminal member of the
species. You can see how the
construction zone back right up to the fox's habitat.
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