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A Fe-line in the sand Sand cats are the smallest species of wild cats and are often smaller than domestic cats. They...

Largest terrestrial [land] tortoises While they spend most of their time on land, they are also great swimmers!

Impressive hair styles Cotton-top tamarins are known for their white fur on their heads and chests. They are one of...

On a roll! The blue-bellied roller gets its name from its unique courting behaviors. Mid-flight, these birds will roll...

A lizard sometimes called the 'monkey-tailed skink' 'Prehensile' means "to seize or grasp". Long, muscular tails -...

This past summer, three Zoo Boise staff traveled to El Salvador to educate and train animal care professionals working...

Incredibly intelligent These incredibly intelligent monkeys are well adapted to life in the trees. With their long...

Easy to spot. Easy to hear! Spotted dikkops, also known as Cape Thick-knees, are very vocal birds. In warm weather,...

Tree-dwelling snake These arboreal [tree-dwelling] snakes are known for their vivid green coloration and climbing...

A dream weaver A flash of gold and a flitter of yellow, this beautiful bird is best known for its nest-building...

They don't "boo", but they do "hiss" This roach's name comes from the hissing noise it makes when startled. These...

Hanging out with one of largest bats Indian flying foxes, or giant fruit bats, are one of the largest bat species in...