About the mountain lion
DESCRIPTION
The mountain lion is the second-largest cat living in the Americas. (The jaguar is the largest.)
Males are 3 to 6 feet long...
16 Amazing Basic Facts About Chimpanzees
Here are some interesting facts about chimpanzees.
Apes are primates without tails so, chimpanzees are among them.
Chimpanzees are found in the tropical rain...
The mountain lion is back on the prowl
Did you hear the good news? Mountain lion populations are recovering across the Midwest. Three cheers for conservation!
Felis concolor (meaning “cat of one color”)...
The Great Ape Heart Project
There are four species of great apes: chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and bonobos. You might be tempted to call them monkeys, but apes are actually...
Saving River Terrapins in Asia
The Zoo’s gharials are often a guest favorite at the Museum of Living Art, but these crocodilians aren’t alone in their exhibit. Look into...
Spotted: a Jaguar on American Soil
When you think of wild cats, your mind probably wanders to the lions in Africa or the tigers in Asia. Did you know that...
About the Mexican long-nosed bat
HABITAT
The Mexican long-nosed bat lives in desert scrub and open forest habitats.
During the day, the bat avoids the sun by roosting in...
About the Painted Terrapin
Description
During the breeding season, male painted terrapins display white coloring on their heads with a red stripe between their eyes. However, female and...
Museum of Living Art
Visit the Fort Worth Zoo’s national award-winning Museum of Living Art!
The Fort Worth Zoo’s, Museum of Living Art (MOLA), a premier, award-winning herpetarium, brings...
The Critically Endangered Gharial
The gharial may look like a dinosaur from another time, but it is actually a rare crocodilian species that live in the river systems...
