Waxbills are 107 (or so) species of small birds that make up its family The distinctly bright beak of this finch...
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Madagascar hissing cockroach
They don't "boo", but they do "hiss" This roach's name comes from the hissing noise it makes when startled. These...
Lesser Madagascar hedgehog tenrec
What's NOT in a Name Despite their name, these small mammals are not hedgehogs. They are actually more closely related...
Zoo Boise Partners with El Salvador to Establish a Spider Monkey Sanctuary
This past summer, three Zoo Boise staff traveled to El Salvador to educate and train animal care professionals working...
Blue-bellied roller
On a roll! The blue-bellied roller gets its name from its unique courting behaviors. Mid-flight, these birds will roll...
Taveta golden-weaver
A dream weaver A flash of gold and a flitter of yellow, this beautiful bird is best known for its nest-building...
Southern three-banded armadillo
Armored for all The three-banded armadillo stays safe with their bony armor and the ability to completely roll into a...
Alexandrine parakeet
Talk about smart Alexandrine parakeets are named after King Alexander, or Alexander the Great, who was rumored to keep...
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