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"This is my second post of gorillas at The Congo Exhibit at The Bronx Zoo. It is worth mentioning that the Bronx Zoo is rated the 4th largest in the world. Opened in 1899, the Bronx Zoo in New York City is the biggest metropolitan zoo in the United States, comprising 265 acres (107 ha) of park lands and naturalistic habitats. The zoo is home to more than 4,000 animals of 650 species, many of which are endangered. Some of the exhibits at the Bronx Zoo, such as World of Birds and World of Reptiles, are arranged by taxonomy, while others, such as African Plains and Wild Asia, are arranged geographically." says Chris Slattery in habitat Zoo on 20.09.2022. Gorilla gorilla gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) is a subspecies of ape. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Zoo

"“The Nubian ibex is a desert-dwelling goat species found in mountainous areas of northern and northeast Africa, and the Middle East. It was historically considered to be a subspecies of the Alpine ibex, but is now considered a distinct species. The wild population is estimated at 1,200 individuals.” Wikipedia These Ibex are living in a large hillside enclosure in The Bronx Zoo alongside a troop of baboons. Quite the mixture and quite the setting." says Chris Slattery in habitat Zoo on 20.09.2022. Nubian ibex (Capra nubiana) is a species of mammal. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Zoo

"Found 2 dead scissor grinders in our backyard yesterday dead" says WalkerCicada in habitat Forest on 20.09.2022. Neotibicen pruinosus (Neotibicen pruinosus) is a species of insect. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Forest

"Found a balled faced hornet nest in forest park 2 days ago" says WalkerCicada in nature on 20.09.2022. of another species. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #anotherspecies

"Found a balled faced hornet nest last week" says WalkerCicada in nature on 20.09.2022. Bald-faced hornet (Dolichovespula maculata) is a species of insect. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Baldfacedhornet #Dolichovespulamaculata

A discovery by WalkerCicada in habitat Garden on 20.09.2022. Neotibicen pruinosus (Neotibicen pruinosus) is a species of insect. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Garden

"“The palm-nut vulture or vulturine fish eagle, is a large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is the only member of the genus Gypohierax. This bird is an Old World vulture. It breeds in forest and savannah across sub-Saharan Africa, usually near water, its range coinciding with that of the oil and Raffia palms.” Wikipedia" says Chris Slattery in habitat Zoo on 20.09.2022. Palm-nut Vulture (Gypohierax angolensis) is a species of bird. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Zoo

"“The Bali myna, also known as Rothschild's mynah, Bali starling, or Bali mynah, locally known as jalak Bali, is a medium-sized, stocky myna, almost wholly white with a long, drooping crest, and black tips on the wings and tail. The bird has blue bare skin around the eyes, greyish legs and a yellow bill.” Wikipedia" says Chris Slattery in habitat Zoo on 20.09.2022. Bali Myna (Leucopsar rothschildi) is a medium-sized, stocky myna. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Zoo

"“The silver pheasant is a species of pheasant found in forests, mainly in mountains, of mainland Southeast Asia and eastern and southern China, with an introduced population on Victoria Island in Nahuel Huapi Lake, Neuquén, Argentina. The male is black and white, while the female is mainly brown.” Wikipedia" says Chris Slattery in habitat Zoo on 20.09.2022. Silver Pheasant (Lophura nycthemera) is a species of bird. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Zoo

"“The Chilean flamingo is a species of large flamingo at 110–130 cm closely related to the American flamingo and the greater flamingo, with which it was sometimes considered conspecific. The species is listed as near threatened by the IUCN.” Wikipedia" says Chris Slattery in habitat Zoo on 20.09.2022. Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) is a species of flamingo. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Zoo

"“The Aldabra giant tortoise is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species is endemic to the islands of the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles. It is one of the largest tortoises in the world.” Wikipedia" says Chris Slattery in habitat Zoo on 20.09.2022. Dipsochelys dussumieri (Dipsochelys dussumieri) is a species of reptile. Post your nature observations of Animal sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Animal #Zoo

A discovery by Ace Paradis in nature on 20.09.2022. Amanita muscaria var. guessowii (Amanita muscaria var. guessowii) is a variety of fungi. Post your nature observations of Mushroom sightings in the NatureSpots App, too! #NatureSpots #Mushroom #Amanitamuscariavarguessowii #Amanitamuscariavarguessowii