mecistops cataphractus, labeled as an "African false gharial", with signs differentiating it from crocs and gators as a gharial... debatable, to say the least.
Taken on the 9-10-20
@SivatheriumGuy the former walrus enclosure now houses a couple of harbour seals and some Arctic seabirds. I wasn't able to observe them properly, or find what species they were, but they looked like seaducks. I hope that in the future we can perhaps have a species of Arctic seal; a bearded or ringed seal would be a sight to behold. The space is a bit crammed for walruses though, in my opinion.
@SivatheriumGuy I'm not sure, when were they moved there? It would make sense for them to be there. In any case, if they wanted to make that exhibit into one for seabirds, I strongly suggest lowering the water level and reforming the land area, making the whole thing resemble the penguin exhibit more, because let's face it, those animals don't dive underwater as much as seals and walruses do. It's hard to see them well from below.
@SivatheriumGuy I unfortunately couldn't... Sorry about that, but the signing was unclear about what they were. I hope next time I visit I can read it up better.
