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African Rift

Zebra

ZEBRA

Equidae equus - Zebras are members of the horse family, and live in herds like wild horses. Zebra herds often mix with herds of giraffes and antelopes. Zebras are often considered to be white with black stripes, but they have black skin underneath that black and white hair.
Interesting fact: Zebras have brown stripes at birth, and they can run when they are just one hour old.

Ring Tailed Lemur

LEMUR

Lemur catta - Lemurs are commonly recognized because of their wide and gazing eyes. Another well-known feature of the lemurs are their bushy tails, which are actually used as a visual signal when communicating with one another. In aggressive encounters the ringtail lemur will wave its scent-covered tail in the direction of its rivals.




 
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