If you’ve been to a Meet the Keeper program at Lemurs, you may have heard someone ask if the Red Ruffed Lemurs have “thumbs” or “fingers” on the ends of their tails. The answer is “no”; the little bit of naked tail that sticks out in varying lengths from the normally furry tails of our lemurs is a by-product of over grooming. The Red Ruffed lemurs will occasionally groom their tail tips by licking, chewing or rubbing at them withRead more
One of These Things…
One of these things is not like the others One of these things just doesn’t belong. Can you tell which thing is not like the others By the time I finish my song? (Sesame Street: episode 1, December 10, 1969) Looks like we got an unseasonal surprise mixed in with this batch of pumpkins and gourds! Can you spot the thing that doesn’t belong?Read more
Who Weighs More? Round 3
Time for some little critters this time! Who weighs more? Boba Fett, the Garter snaker or Gordon, the (now tailless) Crested Gecko Read more
Who Weighs More? Round 2
Who weighs more? Ray, the Alpaca or Auggie, the Pot-bellied Pig Put your guesses in the comment section!Read more
Signs of the Season: Year 2
Last year, it was Misha calling in the cooler weather. This year, it’s been the two big guys in the farmyard acting silly that let’s us know the crisp fall air is here to stay. Both Max and Lightning really seem to like playing with keepers much more once September and October roll in. You’ve seen Lightning play fetch with his Jolly Ball before, but did you know that Max will play Tag? [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TXFuy_SKs8[/youtube] Read more
Who Weighs More?
Which animal do you think weighs more? Gus, the black bear or Lightning, the donkey Post your guesses in the comment section!Read more