5038
Ostrich
Africa
Original ZT
$1,100
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No
Yes
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5038 |
Ostrich |
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Africa |
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Original ZT |
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$1,100 |
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The ostrich is the largest living bird. Adult males can stand up to nine feet tall and weigh up to 345 pounds, while females are somewhat smaller. Males have black plumage with white wing and tail plumes; females are dull grayish brown in color. Ostriches have small heads poised on long, mobile necks. Their bills are broad and flat. Their two-inch panoramic eyes provide these birds with excellent eyesight. Their eyes are actually larger than their brains. Ostriches have bare legs and are unique among birds in having only two forward-pointing toes. Possessing extremely advanced immune systems, mature ostriches are very robust birds and have a lifespan of about 50 years both in and out of the wild. Ostriches do very well in captivity. In the wild, the ostrich is almost exclusively found in the dry savannah regions of Africa. These birds prefer flat, open areas with low rainfall. Ostriches get water from the plants they eat and can go without water for long periods of time. However, they are very fond of water and will take baths when given the chance. These birds eat a wide variety of nutritious shoots, succulent plants, roots, seeds, stemmed flowers, leaves, and fruits, as well as lizards, snakes, young birds, small mammals, and some insects. An ostrich in captivity requires 7.5 lbs of food per day. Ostriches will swallow small stones with their food to aid in digestion. Salt is poisonous to ostriches. Usually the ostrich can be found living with flocks of other grazing animals, such as antelopes and zebras. The combination of the ostrich's excellent eyesight with the herd animals’ keen sense of smell helps to keep all alert to the presence of predators. Although it is a myth that an ostrich will bury its head in the sand, ostriches may sit with their necks and heads outstretched along the ground to try and avoid detection by predators. In a chase, the ostrich, able to attain speeds of over 40 miles per hour for 30 minutes at a time, can outpace and outlast most pursuers. In general, ostriches have a loose social system, living either alone or in small non-cohesive groups of two to five individuals. During the breeding season, which lasts about five months, larger bands up to 50 individuals may form. Usually a relatively silent bird, male ostriches will produce a loud booming noise at this time. These birds will vigorously patrol and defend their nests and have been known to kill young lions with their strong kicks, capable of delivering a force of up to 500 pounds per square inch. Shortly after mating, the female will lay between 12 and 15 eggs in a communal nest. The ostrich produces the world's largest egg, averaging six inches by five inches and weighing up to three pounds. Each individual egg has the equivalent volume of about two dozen normal chicken eggs. Although the shell of an ostrich egg is only about .06 inch thick, it can hold the weight of an adult human. Males and females take turns incubating the eggs. After the young hatch, they are reared by the male. At birth, chicks are about one foot tall, and they grow at the rate of one foot a month. At the age of four weeks, they can run at a top speed of 35 miles per hour. Ostriches were almost wiped out in the 18th century due to feather hunting. Only four of the nine original ostrich species still survive. Today, the widespread practice of ostrich farming has helped to conserve the remaining wild ostrich populations. The main threat to the ostrich now lies in the destruction of its natural habitat. |
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5 |
15 |
70 |
60 |
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10 |
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 Fence |
$75 |
2 |
225 |
12 |
16.0 |
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Stick Pole Window 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 Wall Fence |
$150 |
2 |
280 |
14 |
9.3 |
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Rock Window 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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10 |
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12 |
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10 |
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Savannah grass |
90 |
9 |
18 |
27 |
36 |
45 |
54 |
63 |
72 |
81 |
90 |
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Fresh water |
5 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
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Dirt |
5 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
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4 |
5 |
5 |
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2 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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5 |
6 |
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3 |
0 |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
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Exhibit Size |
100 |
10 |
20 |
30 |
40 |
50 |
60 |
70 |
80 |
90 |
100 |
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7060 |
5 |
Tall Grass |
32 |
$300 |
10.7 |
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7048 |
3 |
Thorn Bush |
24 |
$80 |
30.0 |
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9206 |
2 |
Small Rock |
1 |
1 |
Yes |
8 |
$55 |
14.5 |
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9205 |
2 |
Medium Rock |
1 |
1 |
Yes |
8 |
$75 |
10.7 |
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9200 |
4 |
Large Rock |
2 |
2 |
Yes |
4 |
$150 |
2.7 |
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8106 |
Large Lean-to |
26 |
11 |
$650 |
6 |
Yes |
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8105 |
Lean-to |
22 |
7 |
$450 |
4 |
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8109 |
Large Concrete Shelter |
22 |
7 |
$225 |
6 |
Yes |
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8112 |
Large Wood Shelter |
22 |
7 |
$325 |
6 |
Yes |
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8108 |
Concrete Shelter |
20 |
5 |
$175 |
4 |
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8111 |
Wood Shelter |
20 |
5 |
$225 |
4 |
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8104 |
Small Lean-to |
20 |
5 |
$250 |
2 |
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8107 |
Small Concrete Shelter |
17 |
2 |
$125 |
2 |
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8110 |
Small Wood Shelter |
17 |
2 |
$175 |
2 |
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ReproductionInterval(months): |
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90 |
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TimeDeath(months): |
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Hay |
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