5077
Bongo
Africa
Official bonus for Original ZT
$900
No
No
Yes
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5077 |
Bongo |
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Africa |
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Official bonus for Original ZT |
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$900 |
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The bongo is a strikingly beautiful forest antelope that is found in parts of Kenya, the Congo Basin, East Africa, and West Africa. They are the largest of the forest antelopes; males can weigh close to 900 pounds, and females up to 600 pounds. Bongos have rich chestnut coats, with each individual displaying a unique pattern of camouflaging white stripes along its side. Both sexes have heavy spiraled horns. There are two subspecies of bongo, the mountain bongo from Kenya, which is endangered, and the western or lowland bongo, which is listed as near threatened. All bongos in captivity are mountain bongos. Bongos are found in very dense tropical jungle regions, usually near forest margins. They use their long prehensile tongues and their horns to glean the leaves, twigs, grasses, roots, fruits and flowers that comprise their diet. Bongos crave salt, and have been observed visiting salt licks near forest edges. They are also known to consume wood that has been charred by lightning, presumbably as a way of satisfying their need for salt and other minerals. This animal requires a permanent supply of water. Since bongos are extremely shy and elusive creatures, not a great deal is known about their habits in their native setting. They are active in the early morning and at night and have been observed browsing in areas where forest meets grassland. They will frequently wallow in mud, rubbing their hides and horns against trees afterward to clean themselves. Although capable of making very high leaps, bongos generally prefer to go under or around obstacles. When fleeing a threat, bongos have been observed to hold their horns on the back of their necks, possibly to avoid entanglement in surrounding vegetation. As a result of this behavior, older bongos will sometimes have bare patches of fur on their backs. Bongos have a wide range of vocalizations, including grunts, snorts, a mooing call, and a bleat-like alarm call. Among forest antelopes, bongos are the only ones to form herds. While usually found in small family groups consisting of females and their young, they may temporarily gather in herds of up to 45 animals at salt licks and waterholes. Males are generally solitary animals, but several males can accompany a herd. Unlike most other African antelopes, bongos are not territorial and will not defend ground against other individuals. Home ranges are generally around 40 square miles. Bongos breed seasonally, with a single calf being born in about nine months. After birth, calves are left alone in the underbrush, lying still to avoid detection by predators. The mother periodically returns to her calf to nurse. Bongos rely heavily on their sense of hearing rather than their sight or smell. Their large ears help them to hear approaching predators, such as leopards, hyenas and humans. Hunters consider the bongo a valuable trophy. The other main threat to the bongo is posed by the destruction of its habitat.
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10 |
30 |
60 |
85 |
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5 |
30 |
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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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Stick Pole Window Fence |
$75 |
2 |
225 |
12 |
16.0 |
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Stick Pole Fence |
$75 |
2 |
225 |
12 |
16.0 |
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Chain-link Fence |
$70 |
2 |
200 |
10 |
14.3 |
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Post and Rail Fence |
$90 |
2 |
250 |
12 |
13.3 |
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Wood Slat Window Fence |
$110 |
2 |
240 |
12 |
10.9 |
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Wooden Slat Fence |
$110 |
2 |
240 |
12 |
10.9 |
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Rock Window Fence |
$150 |
2 |
280 |
14 |
9.3 |
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Rock Wall Fence |
$150 |
2 |
280 |
14 |
9.3 |
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Concrete Chain Fence |
$150 |
2 |
275 |
14 |
9.3 |
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Plexiglas Fence |
$150 |
2 |
270 |
13 |
8.7 |
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Iron Bar Fence |
$180 |
2 |
290 |
14 |
7.8 |
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Concrete Fence |
$200 |
2 |
300 |
15 |
7.5 |
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Reinforced Concrete Fence |
$225 |
3 |
460 |
16 |
7.1 |
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Reinforced Concrete and Glass Fence |
$225 |
3 |
420 |
15 |
6.7 |
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Concrete and Iron Bar Fence |
$240 |
3 |
440 |
15 |
6.3 |
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Electrified Chain-link Fence |
$300 |
3 |
480 |
18 |
6.0 |
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Electrified Iron Bar Fence |
$350 |
3 |
400 |
18 |
5.1 |
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Number of Animals/Exhibit |
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20 |
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15 |
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10 |
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Rainforest floor |
70 |
14 |
28 |
42 |
56 |
70 |
84 |
98 |
112 |
126 |
140 |
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Grass |
20 |
4 |
8 |
12 |
16 |
20 |
24 |
28 |
32 |
36 |
40 |
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Dirt |
10 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
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2 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
11 |
13 |
14 |
16 |
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12 |
2 |
5 |
7 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
17 |
19 |
22 |
24 |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Exhibit Size |
100 |
20 |
40 |
60 |
80 |
100 |
120 |
140 |
160 |
180 |
200 |
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7015 |
12 |
Elephant Ear Tree |
15 |
$185 |
8.1 |
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9206 |
3 |
Small Rock |
1 |
1 |
Yes |
12 |
$55 |
21.8 |
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9205 |
3 |
Medium Rock |
1 |
1 |
Yes |
12 |
$75 |
16.0 |
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9226 |
5 |
Rainforest Rock |
6 |
4 |
Yes |
8 |
$350 |
2.3 |
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9200 |
6 |
Large Rock |
2 |
2 |
Yes |
6 |
$150 |
4.0 |
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9215 |
2 |
Stone Ruins |
4 |
2 |
Yes |
5 |
$450 |
1.1 |
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8115 |
Large Stable |
25 |
15 |
$700 |
5 |
Yes |
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8114 |
Stable |
20 |
10 |
$500 |
3 |
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8109 |
Large Concrete Shelter |
18 |
8 |
$225 |
6 |
Yes |
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8112 |
Large Wood Shelter |
18 |
8 |
$325 |
6 |
Yes |
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8108 |
Concrete Shelter |
16 |
6 |
$175 |
4 |
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8111 |
Wood Shelter |
16 |
6 |
$225 |
4 |
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8113 |
Small Stable |
15 |
5 |
$300 |
2 |
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8107 |
Small Concrete Shelter |
13 |
3 |
$125 |
2 |
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8110 |
Small Wood Shelter |
13 |
3 |
$175 |
2 |
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High |
3 |
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ReproductionInterval(months): |
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10 |
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TimeDeath(months): |
24 |
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BabyToAdult(months): |
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