Animals at Zoo Negara

Zebra

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Bokeh

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goat...WOW

The Zoo Negara, once set in virgin jungle, now stands like an oasis amidst a concrete jungle. It was officially opened to the public in 1963. The zoo features about 400 species of Malaysian and exotic mammals, reptiles and birds. Of these, the majority are fish and bird species while about a hundred are mammals and the reptiles. 

The National Zoo is situated 13 km from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. Its aquarium "Tunku Abdul Rahman Aquarium" is a very popular attraction. It displays over 80 species of aquatic animals, both marine and freshwater, including invertebrates. 

In the Zoo are numerous paths meandering between wooded groves and tree-lined enclaves where the animal enclosures are located. Among the more exotic exhibits are the Sumatran tiger, orang-utans and gibbons. All are extremely rare outside this part of the world. There are also scheduled elephant shows in the elephant Amphitheatre and a "Multi-animal show in the "Main Amphitheatre". There's also a possibility make a ride on an elephant.

The Giraffe - Sony Digital

Giraffe

Zoo Giraffe

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The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an even toed mammals (even-toed ungulate), the highest of all terrestrial species. Male giraffe can reach a height of up to 4.8 to 5.5 meters (16 to 18 feet) with a weight up to 900 kilograms (2,000 pounds). Giraffe female is slightly lower and lighter. In the giraffe family, there are only two species, the okapi and giraffe.

Giraffe is a local mammals in the dry savanna grassland, but giraffes grazing significantly higher than other animals. Diet Giraffes mostly grazing acacia leaves and wild apricot, other shoots, fruit and other plant. Many of the trees like acacia has developed high-growth strategy and have long sharp thorns and to prevent animal consumption. Giraffes also formed a combination of features such as a long neck, tongue, skull, cheek and shoulder length allows it to achieve high well up the tree. Usually small branches pulled into their mouth using the tongue wast giraffe and then pulled his head while the leaves are rarely combed through his teeth as penggerat.

Extreme height of a giraffe meant to drink it should mengangkangkan feet, even kneeling. When standing, his heart will have to pump high pressure to reach the brain. When the bow, series one-way valve acts to control blood pressure and flow so as not to damage the brain.

Usually giraffe requires grazing around 160 square kilometers / 62 square miles. Giraffes are native to Africa, giraffe related to deer and cattle, tetepi placed in different families, Giraffidae, which has only the giraffe and its closest relative, the okapi.