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Nile Hippopotamus Underwater

Disney Pic of the Week: Mammal

Posted on by Scott Thomas
This week we are visiting with one of the most dangerous mammals on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Adult Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) are mostly herbivorous but are very territorial. They defend their territory from other hippos and have been known to attack boats and land vehicles. In Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we can watch hippopotamus being … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Mammal"
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Flamboyant Flowering Beetle

Disney Pic of the Week: Insect

Posted on by Scott Thomas
For the month of March, 2020, we will be visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom and its denizens. Starting with the smallest ones: Insects. Along the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, the research building, known for its colony of Naked Mole Rats, has terrariums of other species, too. The Flamboyant Flowering Beetle (Eudicella gralli) sure lived up to its name. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Insect"
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Possible Hidden Mickeys in Africa, Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Steve Barrett
More specifically, we’re taking in the sights along the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail in Africa. On the opposite side of the bridge from the amazing Jafar rock are other tall rock formations. Take a look at some suspicious images on one of these other rocks. Directly opposite Jafar, a classic Hidden Mickey might be carved … Continue reading "Possible Hidden Mickeys in Africa, Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Grevy’s Zebra Foals

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Disney’s Animal Kingdom announced the recent births of two female Grevy’s zebra foals today. The first foal was born April 26 to Layee, and the second was born May 1 to Zuri. Currently, the foals are nursing and bonding with their moms backstage. All will join the herd on Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail overlook soon. … Continue reading "Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Grevy’s Zebra Foals"
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