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Bennett's Cassowary
The dwarf cassowary (''Casuarius bennetti''), also known as Bennett's cassowary, little cassowary, mountain cassowary or muruk, is the smallest of the three extant species of Cassowary, cassowaries. Taxonomy The scientific name commemorates the Australians, Australian naturalist George Bennett (naturalist), George Bennett. He was the first scientist to examine these birds after a few were brought to Australia aboard a ship. Recognising them as a new species of cassowary, he sent specimens back to England, where other taxonomists confirmed his perception. On the west side of Cenderawasih Bay, western West Papua (province), Papua, there is a distinctive form that may merit a split. ''C. papuanus'' is the tentative name. There are two recognized subspecies *''C. b. bennetti'' - found throughout New Guinea except the Vogelkop Peninsula, as well as Yapen Island and New Britain *''C. b. westermanni'' - found on the Vogelkop Peninsula A third subspecies, ''Casuarius bennetti papuanus' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avilon Zoo
Avilon Zoo is a zoo located in Barrio San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines. It is operated by the Avilon Wildlife Conservation Foundation, which also operated the Ark Avilon Zoo in Pasig. Zoo Avilon Zoo is currently the largest zoological institution in the Philippines in terms of land area and collection of animals. The facility located in Rodriguez, Rizal houses more than 3,000 specimens of exotic wildlife representing more than 600 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, freshwater fishes and invertebrates. The zoo has a diverse collection of Philippine native fauna, most of which have been bred successfully in captivity through Avilon's ''ex situ'' conservation programs. Avilon Zoo is also home to a diverse collection of plants of which more than half are endemic to Philippines. Avilon Zoo aims to be one of Southeast Asia's premiere wildlife facilities. At Avilon Zoo guided tours and educational field trips offer guests the opportunity to learn about wildlif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
