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Research Resources

African Lion

Big Cats InitiativeThe National Geographic Society’s Big Cats Initiative supports scientists and conservationists working to save big cats in the wild.

Basic Facts About Lions

The king of the jungle is under threatThe African lion has been vulnerable to extinction since 1996 due to habitat loss and human encroachment. Find out what AWF is doing to prevent this species from disappearing.

African Painted Dog

African Painted Dog 4th Grade ZooED Handout.pdf

Amur Leopard

Amur Leopard Vocalisation

Grant's Zebra

The zebra’s unique coat makes it a popular target for hunters.The plains zebra is listed as near threatened but they are close to qualifying for vulnerable status due to continued population declines since 1992. See what AWF is doing to protect this iconic African species.

Born to RunBaby zebras must develop their racing legs if they're to survive until adulthood.

Zebra FactsZebras, which have never been domesticated, are known for their stripes, which help to confuse predators when they're in groups.

Zebras.pdf

Polar Bear

Polar Bear | Kansas City ZooClassified as a marine mammal, the polar bear is as typical of the North Pole as the penguins are of Antarctica. These huge carnivores depend on sea ice to hunt their preferred prey, seals. Climate change has severely affected the survival of polar bears who, without sustained sea ice, cannot effectively hunt their prey. You can find our polar bear Berlin near the front entrance.

Polar Bear Research- Alaska Science Center

Humboldt Penguin

Making a splash! First penguins arrive at Kansas City ZooThey were three VIPS who waddled into Kansas City on Thursday to great fanfare. The Very Important Penguins traveled via van in animal cages from the Sedgwick County Zoo to

Penguin that hatched during winter blast named BlizzardThe Kansas City Zoo has named a newly hatched king penguin Blizzard because it arrived amid a winter blast.

Making a splash! Penguins debut at Kansas City ZooClick here to view this item from kctv5.com.

Helzberg Penguin Plaza | Kansas City ZooHelzberg Penguin Plaza Facts Ground breaking: September 2012 Opened: October 2013 Cost: $15 million Funded by a private donation from the Helzberg Family;

Western Lowland Gorilla

The world’s largest living primate is in critical dangerMountain gorillas are critically endangered due to human encroachment, forest degradation, and regional political instability. In spite of ever-present threats, it’s the only great ape experiencing a population increase. Find out how AWF is protecting these apes and giving them room to thrive.

Gorilla gorilla (western gorilla)

Classification of Animals Site

SearchSearch results from the A-Z Animals encyclopedia.

International Union of Conservation of Nature Website

The IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesEstablished in 1964, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species.

Zoo Roles Resources

Careers Video Links.pdf

ZooEd Google Form

ZooEd Digital Care Manual

ZooEdDigital Care Manual Requirements

Asiatic Lion | National GeographicThink lions only live in Africa? Think again. Read about this small, endangered group of lions indigenous to India.

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