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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

@fossilrim.bsky.social

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AZA-accredited conservation breeding center in Glen Rose, Texas! Saving wildlife, training professionals, and educating the public about conservation 🌍🌱☀️ https://linktr.ee/fossilrim

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 15h

We are as hands-off as possible with our species in order to preserve their natural instincts. For black-footed cats, this instinct is immediate suspicion of humans, as demonstrated by their greeting hisses 😼

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 1d

On my way to eat all of your browse 😋

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 1d

Can you spot the tiny traveler in this photo? The vermillion flycatcher is a striking little bird that makes its home in the southwest portion of Texas and much of Mexico. Occasionally it finds its way a little more North, and graces us with its presence 🌍🐦

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 2d

Grevy's zebras are the most endangered of the three main zebra species. Their large, round ears and tall mohawk-like mane make them easy to distinguish from their plains and mountain cousins.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 2d

Wildebeest are some of the sweetest babies we have! They are born knowing how to run and jump, and make sure to show off their skills as much as possible!

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 3d

Happy World Teacher’s Day! 🍎Education is a HUGE part of conservation, and at Fossil Rim, our incredible educators are known as the Environmental Engagement team. They create all kinds of interactive programs that inspire people to discover, understand, and engage with the world around them. 🌍✨

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 3d

You know it's fall in Texas when the armadillos start appearing! Mating season begins late summer and continues as the weather cools. Now's the time for reproducing and stocking up on the last of the year's tasty bugs before winter hits.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 4d

In late April, we welcomed a brand-new American Red Wolf pup to the pack! With less than 30 individuals left in the wild, this little girl is a crucial part of her species' conservation success. Luckily, she's doing well and has recently found her voice 🐺🎶🌍

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 4d

Do you think this cheetah knows it exists? Well, at least you know...that's just as important.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 5d

Our giraffe herd spans three generations! Nettie had her calf, Nyla, in 2015 (left). Now, a decade later, Nyla has her own calves (right) and gets to raise them alongside their grandmother!

A giraffe, Nettie, and her small calf, Nyla, stand far off from the camera.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 5d

Unlike native Texas deer, axis deer can breed year-round. They don't have rut season, instead growing and shedding their antlers around their individual birthdays each year.

A male axis deer faces the camera. He is brown with white spots, and has large, pointed antlers.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 6d

Running around isn't just a lot of fun, it's a great way for antelope calves to gain strength and become sure of themselves in their environment. Roan antelope are willing to stand up to predators, so strength and speed are important assets. 🌍

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 6d

Cheetah cubs, like most kids, spend their days trying their hardest not to fall asleep... some do better than others 😴🌍

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 6d

YAWN! Is it Friday yet? 😸

A close up of a cheetah lying on the grass. It's mouth is open wide in a yawn, showing it's teeth and tongue.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 7d

Have you ever heard an antelope vocalize before? Scimitar horned oryx have a distinctive, vibrating moo sound that they use to communicate with calves and other herd members.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 7d

Giraffe are browsers, a type of herbivore that eats all kinds of leaves and shrubbery. Their long, dexterous tongue help them grab food (and anything else) with ease 👅

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 7d

Freddy and Yola are two of our youngest giraffe calves, and spend a lot of time together. Normally they get along just fine, but every once in a while there's some classic sibling rivalry 😅

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 8d

A little throwback to when Rocket, one of our Southern white rhino calves, first left the barn! While he's almost two years old now, he still sticks close to his mom.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 14d

Rainy weather and a break from the heat can bring out a goofy side in our animals- these fallow deer are feeling good this morning!

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 15d

All of our rhinos are trained in ways that desensitize them to health exams. Here, one of our animal care specialists, Justin, is practicing this desensitization with one of our white rhino calves, Turbo!

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 16d

So why are black and white rhinos called that when they're both actually grey? One theory is that the white rhino got its name from a mistranslation of an Afrikaans word, and the black rhino was simply called that to distinguish it from its "white" cousin
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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 16d

It's World Rhino Day! Did you know there are a total of 5 rhino species around the world? Fossil Rim is home to the two African species- white and black rhinos!

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 19d

Did you know giraffe have whiskers?😺 Their squishy, fuzzy mouth helps them explore their surroundings, guiding them towards food sources and away from thorns and more!

a giraffe is close to the camera, with their mouth in focus. It is dark tan and covered with long whiskers.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 19d

A moment of Friday zen with one of our cheetahs 😌Cheetahs are masters of conserving energy, often sleeping around 12 hours a day.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 21d

Our American Red Wolves live in two family packs at Fossil Rim. Wolves, though they are cautious animals, are still very social with members of their own species!

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