5503
Komodo Dragon
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Komodo Dragon |
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| Zoo Tycoon Complete | ||
| $1,750 | ||
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The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is the world’s largest lizard. The largest specimen of this giant member of the monitor family was recorded at over ten feet long and weighing over 300 pounds. The average Komodo dragon is slightly smaller, generally from 5 to 9 feet in length, and can weigh anywhere from 30 to 200 pounds. Much of the Komodo dragon’s length is made up by its tail. Sometimes the tail is longer than the rest of the body. The Komodo dragon has wide set legs that are very strong and muscular, allowing the animal to run up to 11 miles per hour. Each of its feet has 5 toes with sharp and curved claws on the ends. Komodo dragons are black, brown, or dark gray in color. Their heads are large, with strong jaws and sharp teeth. The Komodo dragon’s tongue is long and yellow, and extremely sensitive. Its two normal eyes are set forwards on its head. Even more interesting is the third 'eye' on the top of the head. This sensory organ is not a fully formed eye, but it can sense light and dark. Scientists think it is used to help the Komodo dragon keep track of the time of year. Komodo dragons are carnivores, and fierce predators. Because they have no predators besides humans in their native habitats, they often hunt in the open. An adult Komodo dragon can swallow animals almost as large as themselves. When hunting, these animals frequently bite their victims, infecting them with a disease carried by the bacteria that inhabit the mouth of the Komodo. The victim will die within a few days and the Komodo will return to feast on the carrion. These fierce reptiles have been known to kill humans on occasion. The nation of Indonesia, which includes the island of Komodo, is home to the Komodo dragon. These reptiles prefer hot and humid lowlands, where they live among grasses or light covers of rainforest. Like all reptiles, the Komodo dragon is cold blooded, and must sun itself to maintain its body temperature. In the absence of illness or human threats, the Komodo dragon can live for 20 to 50 years. They spend their days hunting, sunning, swimming, and climbing trees and their nights holed up in their dens. A Komodo dragon is mature at five years of age. Mature females can lay up to 30 eggs each year. These eggs incubate for 8-9 months and the young hatch ready to care for themselves. |
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80
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60
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50
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70
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20
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To build a good animal exhibit you need to ask a few questions: (click them for the answers) |
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Which fence is suitable for this animal in terms of strength, if it can be climbed or jumped over? |
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How big should the exhibit be and what Terrain should be used? |
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How deep should the exhibit be if using the "Pit Method"? |
1 level |
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Low
Chain-link Fence
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$45
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1
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200
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10
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22.2
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Low
Stick Pole Fence
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$55
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1
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225
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11
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20.0
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Stick
Pole Fence
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$75
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2
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225
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12
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16.0
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Stick
Pole Window Fence
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$75
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2
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225
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12
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16.0
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Low
Post and Rail Fence
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$70
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1
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250
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11
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15.7
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Chain-link
Fence
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$70
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2
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200
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10
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14.3
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Post
and Rail Fence
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$90
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2
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250
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12
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13.3
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Low
Wooden Slat Fence
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$85
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1
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240
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11
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12.9
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Wood
Slat Window Fence
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$110
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2
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240
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12
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10.9
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Wooden
Slat Fence
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$110
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2
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240
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12
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10.9
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Low
Plexiglas Fence
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$125
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1
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270
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12
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9.6
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Low
Concrete Chain Fence
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$125
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1
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275
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12
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9.6
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Low
Iron Bar Fence
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$125
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1
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290
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12
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9.6
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Low
Concrete Fence
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$125
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1
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300
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12
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9.6
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Low
Rock Wall Fence
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$125
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1
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280
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12
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9.6
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Rock
Wall Fence
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$150
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2
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280
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14
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9.3
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Rock
Window Fence
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$150
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2
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280
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14
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9.3
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Concrete
Chain Fence
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$150
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2
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275
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14
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9.3
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Plexiglas
Fence
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$150
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2
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270
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13
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8.7
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Iron
Bar Fence
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$180
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2
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290
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14
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7.8
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Concrete
Fence
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$200
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2
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300
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15
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7.5
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Reinforced
Concrete Fence
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$225
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3
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460
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16
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7.1
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Reinforced
Concrete and Glass Fence
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$225
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3
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420
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15
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6.7
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Concrete
and Iron Bar Fence
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$240
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3
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440
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15
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6.3
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Electrified
Chain-link Fence
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$300
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3
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480
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18
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6.0
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Electrified
Iron Bar Fence
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$350
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3
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400
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18
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5.1
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Number of Animals/Exhibit |
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20 |
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3 |
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10 |
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Rainforest
floor
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40
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8
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16
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24
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32
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40
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48
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56
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64
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72
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80
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Gray
stone
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20
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4
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8
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12
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16
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20
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24
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28
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32
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36
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40
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Sand
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20
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4
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8
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12
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16
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20
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24
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28
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32
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36
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40
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Fresh
water
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20
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4
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8
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12
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16
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20
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24
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28
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32
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36
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40
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6
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5
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10
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14
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19
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24
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29
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34
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38
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43
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48
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6
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1
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2
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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10
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11
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12
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| Elevation |
10
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1
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1
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2
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2
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3
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3
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4
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4
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5
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5
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Exhibit Size |
100
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20
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40
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60
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80
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100
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120
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140
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160
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180
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200
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7014
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8
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Mangrove
Tree
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52
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$620
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8.4
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7042
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7
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Llala
Palm Tree
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48
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$700
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6.9
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9205
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3
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Medium
Rock
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1
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1
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Yes
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12
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$75
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16.0
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9206
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3
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Small
Rock
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1
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1
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Yes
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12
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$55
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21.8
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9200
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6
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Large
Rock
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2
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2
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Yes
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6
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$150
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4.0
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none
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ReproductionInterval(months): |
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TimeDeath(months): |
36 |
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BabyToAdult(months): |
4 |
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Meat | |
| Chimpanzee | |||
| Plains Zebra | |||
| Thomsons Gazelle | |||
| Olive Baboon | |||
| Mandrill | |||
| Red Kangaroo | |||
| Common Wildebeest | |||
| Ibex | |||
| Okapi | |||
| Moose | |||
| Gemsbok | |||
| American Bighorn Sheep | |||
| Markhor | |||
| Greater Flamingo | |||
| Giant Anteater | |||
| African Warthog | |||
| Black Buck | |||
| Bongo | |||
| Sable Antelope | |||
| Southern Sea Otter | |||
| African Wild Dog | |||
| Llama | |||
| Man | |||
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