Tropic+World+--+Africa


 * //In Africa you will see more diversity than in South America or Asia. Guinea baboons, red capped mangabeys, colobus monkeys, and western lowland gorillas all are native to the African continent. You'll also see the pygmy hippopotamus enjoying his private pool.

If you could be there in person, you would feel a slight breeze across your face. The exhibit was carefully designed to keep air circulating in very specific patterns. The air that flows across the human walkways does not mingle with the air that flows over the primates. Monkeys and apes are susceptible to many of the same diseases that we humans are. It's an important way that the zoo keeps human germs from the general public away from the monkeys and apes of the exhibit, especially the babies.

Although the exhibit appears to be one enclosure, it is actually divided into two units. The gorillas are separated from the monkeys and baboons. In the wild, the gorilas would be on a separate part of the African continent, and would not mingle with the other species in the exhibit. This separation allows them to live a more natural lifestyle, keeping their family group relationships intact.

The exhibit's many animals offer many interesting facts. Look up each picture's link to read about each species, including the little pygmy hippo at the end, but most of all, be certain to click on the link for "In Search of The Ways of Knowing Trail". I'll be expecting a two page essay telling me all about your adventures by classtime on Monday! Good luck, and most importantly, HAVE FUN!

There are lots of interesting facts at these links: //**

Guinea baboons Guinea Baboons


 * //Red Capped Mangabeys [[image:Red_Capped_Mangabey.jpg width="268" height="119"]] //****//Red Capped Mangabeys//**


 * //Colobus Monkeys [[image:Colobus_Monkey.jpg width="406" height="152"]] //****//Colobus Monkeys//**


 * //Western Lowland Gorillas [[image:Western_Lowland_Gorilla.jpg width="539" height="244"]] //****//Western Lowland Gorillas//**


 * //Pygmy Hippopotamus [[image:Pygmy_Hippopotamus.jpg width="445" height="205"]] //****//Pygmy Hippopotamus//**


 * //Try your hand at finding the Ways of Knowing Trail. Be sure to write a two page essay about your adventures for class on Monday! Click here to get started: //****//In Search of The Ways of Knowing Trail//**