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 here are the animals you get to put in zoo tycoon 2

 


African Elephant

Loxodonta africana

The African elephant lives in grassy regions south of the Sahara Desert. Elephants are the largest land animals and are extremely strong and highly intelligent. They are also long-lived, with life spans of 60 years or more. Healthy, full-grown elephants have no natural enemies other than humans. Elephants also have no sweat glands, so they like to cool off by rolling in ponds and streams. The mud that dries on their skin protects them from the sun.

American Beaver

Castor canadensis

The American beaver is a large, semi-aquatic rodent. Beavers are known for building dams, which produce a small pond that helps conserve water, maintain water flow, and increase the biological diversity of the surrounding area. Beavers are sometimes dropped by parachute into remote areas to build dams and reduce erosion in rivers.

Bengal Tiger

Panthera tigris

The Bengal tiger is the largest member of the cat family. Tigers are perfectly designed predators that possess beauty, grace, and awesome power. Their throaty roar can be heard up to two miles away, but the padding on their paws lets them move silently.

Black Rhinoceros

Diceros bicomis

The black rhinoceros is one of the most aggressive rhino species. Rhinos are legendary for their poor eyesight, but their senses of smell and hearing are acute. Although they look clumsy, rhinos can swivel around rapidly to face danger. The immense black rhino is relatively fearless and unpredictable and will charge people or animals, usually stopping just before impact.

Cheetah

Acinonyx jubatus

The cheetah is one of the fastest land animals in the world, running nearly 60 mph for short bursts. A cheetah's footpads have grooves for better traction at high speeds, and its long tail provides balance in high-speed turns. Each cheetah can be identified by the unique pattern of rings on its tail.

Chimpanzee

Pan troglodytes

The chimpanzee is a highly intelligent primate. Chimpanzees differ from human beings by only one percent of their genetic material, making them our closest relative. They are also problem solvers who use a variety of tools, such as digging sticks and sponges made of bark or leaves. Chimpanzees also have a complex communication system and live within an elaborate, hierarchical social structure. Unlike humans, however, chimpanzees don’t swim.

Common Peafowl

Pavo cristatus

Although the peafowl is commonly called a peacock, that name properly applies only to males; females are called peahens. Peafowl originated in Asia but have been domesticated in many parts of the world. Their resplendent tail feathers are iridescent green and gold and are ornamented with eyelike markings of a rich color, known as peacock blue.

Common Zebra

Equus burchelli boehmi

Zebras are found only in Africa, but their incredible black and white markings make them among the most familiar mammals in the world. Zebras stand closely together in herds so that their patterns confuse predators such as lions. Zebras may also be able to recognize other zebras by their unique striping pattern.

Dromedary Camel

Camelus dromedarius

The dromedary camel is well-adapted for life in the desert and is a strong animal with high endurance. Its hump is composed of fat that the camel absorbs for nutrition when food is scarce. A camel can subsist without water for several days. It also has thick broad pads on the soles of its feet, and calluses on its leg joints and chest, upon which it rests in a kneeling position to withstand the heat of the desert sand. A camel can also close its nostrils against flying dust, and its eyes are shielded by very long eyelashes.

Emperor Penguin

Aptenodytes forsteri

The emperor penguin is one of only two penguin species that live on the frozen Antarctic continent. Penguins are flightless seabirds that are skilled swimmers, with streamlined, barrel-like bodies that reduce drag in the water. Their wings are thin, stiff flippers that provide propulsion while swimming. Unlike other birds, which have hollow bones, penguin bones are solid so they can remain submerged underwater. Penguins come ashore to breed, but they are actually marine animals that spend as much as 80 percent of their lives underwater.

Gemsbok

Oryx gazella

The gemsbok is a large antelope with long, sharply pointed horns. When threatened, it lowers its horns parallel to the ground and lunges with great accuracy to fend off lions and other predators. Gemsbok are also swift runners that can outpace a horse or a pack of African hunting dogs. Gemsbok can survive dry seasons by eating melons and plant bulbs.

Giant Panda

Ailuropoda melanoleuca

The giant panda is best known for its distinctive black and white markings. Giant pandas live in bamboo forests at high elevations and feed primarily on bamboo, which is not highly nutritious. The giant panda's so-called sixth front toe is not a digit or claw but an enlarged wrist bone that functions as a thumb in grasping food. Unlike other bears, they vocalize by bleating rather than roaring.

Greater Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

The greater flamingo is the largest species of flamingo. Flamingos have exceptionally long legs and long, highly flexible necks. When they feed, flamingos dip the head under water and scoop backward with the head upside down. The edges of the bill have tiny narrow transverse plates called lamellae. The large fleshy tongue pressing against the inside of the bill strains the water out through the lamellae, leaving behind the small invertebrates and the vegetable matter upon which the bird feeds. Flamingos breed well in captivity, and the occasional flamingo seen north of Florida probably escaped from a zoo.

Grizzly Bear

Ursus arctos horribilis

Although the name grizzly bear is sometimes used to refer to all brown bears, grizzly actually refers to one subspecies in the northwestern interior of North America. Brown bears have large, plantigrade feet (meaning that the heel and sole both touch the ground) and five long claws on their front paws to aid in digging. Brown bears make a loud roar when injured, but they normally warn other bears and people by huffing, or making chomping or clacking sounds with their teeth. They almost always avoid confrontations with people.

Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus amphibius

The hippopotamus is one of the world’s largest and heaviest land animals. It lives partly in water and partly on land. Although strictly a plant eater, the hippopotamus has massive jaws with formidable tusks. Hippos have an unpredictable temperament and are capable of biting through small boats and slicing crocodiles in two. Hippos trample riverbanks and lakeshores, creating a maze of waterside paths and wallows that they use to get access to the plants they eat. Hippos spend their days lazing in or near water, emerging after dark to feed.

Ibex

Capra ibex

The ibex is a wild goat with enormous, back-curving horns. It lives in the craggy terrain between the timber and snow lines of the Alps. The ibex is remarkably surefooted and known for its agility in leaping about rocky ledges. It flees to steep regions to avoid predators.

Jaguar

Panthera onca

The jaguar is one of the largest and most powerful members of the cat family. Its coat is a rich yellow to rusty-red, and occasionally black, spotted with large black rosettes, each consisting of a circle of spots surrounding a central spot. The jaguar is an adept climber and excellent swimmer. Although feared, the jaguar rarely attacks humans.

Lion

Panthera leo

The lion is one of the largest members of the cat family. Lions are distinct from other cats in that they live in groups. The lion's size and strength have captured human imagination since ancient times, giving these animals the nickname king of beasts. Lions are also known for their mighty roar.

Moose

Alces alces americana

The moose is the largest member of the deer family. Moose have long legs that let them browse on both low bushes and small trees and wade in lakes and ponds to feed on aquatic plants. Once in the water, moose move easily and are powerful swimmers. The large, constantly moving ears of the moose act like radar, providing excellent hearing. The age of a moose is determined by examining the root portion of the middle incisor teeth, which show a pattern of rings.

Mountain Gorilla

Gorilla gorilla beringei

The mountain gorilla is one of three recognized geographically distinct gorillas, the largest, rarest, and most powerful anthropoid ape. Gorillas inhabit the forests of equatorial Africa. Three geographically distinct types are recognized: the western lowland gorilla, the eastern lowland gorilla, and the more densely coated mountain gorilla.

Nile Crocodile

Crocodylus niloticus

The Nile crocodile is the largest predator in Africa and also one of the most ferocious. It lurks around water holes and prowls rivers and canals in search of game, taking nearly any animal it can grasp, drown, and swallow. Crocodiles swallow many small animals whole and will also attack humans and other large animals, often batting them into a nearby pool of water with their tail to make them easier to capture. Crocodiles can close off their nasal passages in the water, allowing them to seize food without drowning. They are immensely strong and may dismember larger prey by simply twisting it to death in the water.

Okapi

Okapia johnstoni

The okapi, or forest giraffe, is a member of the giraffe family found in the inaccessible rain forests of northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC, formerly Zaire) and western Uganda. The okapi lives a secluded life and it was not discovered until 1900. The okapi has a long, flexible blue-black tongue that it uses to rip leaves from branches. The animal visually blends into its surroundings. It feeds during the day, as well as just before dawn and after sunset. Although the okapi may travel in small family groups, this reclusive animal usually lives alone.

Ostrich

Struthio camelius australus

The ostrich is the largest species of bird. Now found only in Africa, fossils indicate that the ostrich once also lived throughout Europe and Asia. Ostriches are the largest and strongest of living birds. Although flightless, ostriches are rapid runners. They spread their small wings when running and have long, powerful legs that are used for defense. The feet have only two toes. The white feathers of the male, which are large and soft, are the ostrich plumes of commercial value.

Polar Bear

Ursus maritimus

The polar bear is the only marine bear, with a longer, more streamlined body than other bears for aquatic life. It has the plantigrade feet (heel and sole touching the ground) typical of bears, with five sharp, curved claws on each foot for grasping the ice and holding its prey. Long hair between the pads protects the bear's feet from the cold and provides traction on the ice. Stiff hairs on the forelegs, and very broad front feet, help the bear swim. All polar bears are white, although their fur may yellow in the summer. The largest wild bears ever weighed have been polar bears. Polar bears have little interest in other Arctic species, and they often ignore people entirely.

Red Kangaroo

Macropus rufus

The red kangaroo is among the largest members of the kangaroo family. Kangaroos are marsupials, a type of mammal that gives birth to undeveloped young that are carried and nurtured in a special pouch on the mother's body. In Australia, the red kangaroo has increased in numbers in response to people. Sheep ranchers favor this largest of the continent's native mammals by converting woodlands to grassland, providing sources of permanent water and fencing out or killing the dingo. Even though it may be persecuted by these same ranchers as a competitor of their livestock, the red kangaroo has benefited overall, and its population stands in the millions.

Red Panda

Ailurus fulgens

The red panda is a raccoon-like animal, similar in size to a large cat, with thick, reddish-brown fur. Like the giant panda, the red panda has a sixth digit near the wrist that aids in eating. The long, bushy tail has rings of red and yellow. Red pandas are found on steep mountains in western China and in the Tibetan Himalayas. They live in pairs and small groups in bamboo forests, on which they feed. They are nocturnal, sleeping in trees during the day. In the past the red panda has been classified in the raccoon family and the bear family. More recently some scientists place the red panda in the family Ailuridae, which is separate from both the raccoon and bear families.

Reticulated Giraffe

Giraffa camelopardalis

The reticulated giraffe is one of the most striking subspecies of the giraffe, the tallest living animal. Giraffes live in tree-scattered terrain in Africa. Female giraffes give birth in one of several specific "calving areas" in their home ranges and return to these grounds to bear subsequent calves. Strong and well-developed at birth, calves nonetheless frequently fall to predators in their first year of life. The gender of a grazing giraffe can be determined at a great distance with considerable accuracy. Almost invariably, males feed with their necks and tongues completely outstretched to reach the foliage of very tall trees, and females bend their heads over the tops of smaller trees.

Ring Tailed Lemur

Lemur catta

The ring tailed lemur is found only on the island of Madagascar and the nearby islands of Comoros. Their habitat ranges from tropical deciduous forest to semi-desert, and they are comfortable both on the ground and climbing trees. In contrast to other more arboreal lemurs, the ring-tail spends much of its time on the ground. It lives largely on wild figs and other fruits.

Snow Leopard

Uncia uncia

The snow leopard is a large cat native to the Himalayan mountains of Central Asia. It has a thick layer of soft underfur covered by thick, long hair. The beautiful coat is pale gray, with black rosettes and small spots, and a black streak along the spine provides perfect camouflage in its mountainous habitat. The snow leopard has wide, furry paws that serve as snowshoes, preventing it from sinking into the snow. Although considered to be nocturnal, it is most active at dawn and dusk. It eats wild sheep, goats, and hares. Snow leopards have never been known to roar.

Thomson's Gazelle

Gazella thomsonii

The Thomson's gazelle migrates between the African forests and the steppe. After the rains, it feeds on the fresh green grasses of the Serengeti Plain. Though usually found in herds of 20, these gazelle mass in the thousands for up to a few days for breeding. Its S-shaped horns offer some protection from predators, but its real defense is to flee. To confuse their enemies and to warn the herd, Thomson's gazelles bounce high into the air with their legs stretched down stiffly when alarmed. This behavior is called "stotting" or "pronking."