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Barb Gates (PhotoscapeDesign) > Miami MetroZoo (June 1, 2008) [D] Purple Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis purpureus)
Barb Gates (PhotoscapeDesign) > Miami MetroZoo (June 1, 2008) [D] Splendid Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis splendidus)
Barb Gates (PhotoscapeDesign) > Miami MetroZoo (June 1, 2008) [D] Amethyst Starling (Cinnyricinclus leucogaster)
Barb Gates (PhotoscapeDesign) > Miami MetroZoo (June 1, 2008) Guanaco (Lama guanicoe) Guanacos are related to camels, as are vicuñas, llamas, and alpacas - but they live in South America, while camels are found in Africa and Asia. Guanacos and vicuñas are wild animals, but llamas and alpacas have been domesticated, like cats and dogs, and were probably bred from guanacos. When a female guanaco gives birth, her newborn, known as a chulengo, is able to walk immediately. Chulengos can keep up with the herd right away. Guanacos live on land high in the Andes mountains—up to 13,000 feet (3,962 meters) above sea level—as well as on the lower plateaus, plains, and coastlines of Peru, Chile, and Argentina. Throughout their range, guanacos occupy lands that tend to be very dry. Guanacos were once overhunted for their thick, warm wool. Now they thrive in areas protected by law; however, it is an endangered species.
Barb Gates (PhotoscapeDesign) > Miami MetroZoo (June 1, 2008) [D] Wings of Asia Aviary Yellow-faced Myna (Mino dumontii)
Barb Gates (PhotoscapeDesign) > Miami MetroZoo (June 1, 2008) Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) A bird of southern swamps, the Anhinga is known as the Water-Turkey for its swimming habits and broad tail, and also as the Snake-Bird for its habit of swimming with just its long head and neck sticking out of the water. The Anhinga is frequently seen soaring high in the sky overhead. It is a graceful flier and can travel long distances without flapping its wings, much in the manner of a Turkey Vulture.
Barb Gates (PhotoscapeDesign) > Miami MetroZoo (June 1, 2008)
Barb Gates (PhotoscapeDesign) > Miami MetroZoo (June 1, 2008)
Barb Gates (PhotoscapeDesign) > Miami MetroZoo (June 1, 2008) Red Kangaroo (Macropus rufus)
Miami MetroZoo (June 1, 2008) [D]

Purple Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis purpureus)
Barb Gates (PhotoscapeDesign) > Miami MetroZoo (June 1, 2008) [D] Purple Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis purpureus)
Miami MetroZoo (June 1, 2008) [D]

Purple Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis purpureus)
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