Another poll in a series for zoochatters to vote for one of two EDGE mammals. This time it is scaly vs spiky with the the echidna (any species) and the pangolin (also any species).
Both are termite-insectivore specialists in terms of their feeding ecologies, both are evolutionarily distinct and...
Australain Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) in the old small mammal house. Previously they were kept in the Tropical Realm in an enclosure which is now a shrubbery. This was situated by the crocodile pool.
The entrance to the Grzimek House in Frankfurt Zoo. This zoo has an enormous collection of nocturnal animals, including many rare ones, such as Aye-aye, aardvark, kinkajou, prehensile-tailed porcupine and kiwi. This house also has a large number of small mammals, including otters, fossas, many...