HOLIDAY SPIRIT; A VISIT TO THE ZOO.

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Still in the holiday spirit, my family decided to visit the University of Ilorin Zoo. And i must say it was an amazing time. Above is a picture of myself adorned with the Ostrich feather. I learnt a lot of things and took some pictures too. I'll like to share the things ive learnt with my steemit friends.

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The snake above is called the Royal python. Its named so due to the design on its skin that looks royal. Its venom isnt poisonous and its the type you can put around your necks and play with.

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Above are Chimpanzees. According to the zoo officials, the female is called Aduke (a yoruba name) while the male is called Gordy. I learnt they have palm lines like humans, wide anus and most times behaves like humans.

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The tortoise are one of the animals that have longer life span. The one above is 64 years while ghe one below is 52 years. Amazing isnt it?

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Do you know that the forward kick of an Ostrich can kill a potential predator like a lion and even human being? Well i don't know before but i knew yesterday. I also learnt the Ostrich has three stomach and it secrete urine separately from feaces unlike other birds.

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The bird above is calles Emu. Its the second largest living bird by height after Ostrich. It has three toes compared to the ostrich which has two toes.

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Above is the Eagle. I learnt the eagle is one of the strongest animal, can fly to a very high altitude and can carry heavy loads. I learnt the female eagle chooses its mate by putting the male eagles to a test. It drops one of its feathers and the male eagle that's able to catch it will be its mate. Interesting fact!

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The above bird is called the Black Crowned Crane. This bird engage in dancing behaviors due to mating but its not because of that alone, this behaviour is also considered as an expression of joy.

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To make this fun, you can name the animals i didn't talk about above in the comment sections.

Thanks for reading!!!