JULY 2018 VOLUME 21, ISSUE 3

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 SAVING OUR NATIONAL SYMBOL  CELEBRATE THE FASTEST LAND ANIMAL IN NORTH AMERICA  MAKE A FLOWER SUNCATCHER welcome! By Jeremy Goodman, DVM Executive Director, RWP Zoo and RI Zoological Society

In this edition of WILD Magazine, we are featuring a patron requests a straw. The next time you visit a the Zoo’s incredible animals from North America. restaurant, tell your server you do not need a straw. These animals include some of the rarest animals on If they are a straw free establishment express your the planet such as the red wolf, as well as numerous appreciation for their actions. Your local steps can make conservation success stories like the bison and bald a huge difference when we all work together. In other eagle. Your Zoo is very proud to be helping all of these efforts to help eliminate plastics from our environment, species, and working hard to make sure they never the Zoo is encouraging its visitors to use options other disappear from our planet. than plastic water bottles to stay hydrated. We now sell water in aluminum cans as an option. Aluminum is a The Roger Williams Park Zoo supports conservation much better material than plastic and can be completely programs and research initiatives helping wild animals recycled. Even better, pick up a stylish reusable water around the globe through our Sophie Danforth Biology bottle in any one of our gift shops. Part of your purchase grants. However, the vast majority of fieldwork that we goes to helping our animals and it is not only a great undertake is with local threatened wildlife from New way to show your support for your Zoo, but it helps our England. We firmly believe that conservation needs to planet. The Zoo will be installing new water fountains begin in our own backyard. In this vain, we encourage with bottle fillers in several locations this year to help everyone to get involved with a local conservation make it easier for you to do your part. program. In the upcoming pages, you will read about opportunities to learn how you can plant a pollinator The issues of plastic pollution and species extinction garden to help critical species thrive in your own can seem like daunting problems that are too big backyard. and complicated to resolve. As you will see on the upcoming pages, we have tackled these issues and In addition to the animals that we directly help, your Zoo succeeded in the past. Together we can work to is also very involved in working to help the environment. succeed again in the future. We are collaborating with the Hospitality Association to encourage bars and restaurants As always, I look forward to seeing you at the Zoo! throughout the state to refrain from providing a plastic straw with every drink they serve; and instead use alternatives such as biodegradable paper straws when

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1 For more information, rwpzoo.org A Fight for Freedom Bald Eagles: The Greatest Conservation Success Story

In the United States, there is no greater conservation comeback story than the . Known for its majestic beauty and strength, the bald eagle has been a symbol of America since 1782 when it became the national emblem.

An estimated 500,000 bald eagles soared the skies of North America during the 18th century. Unfortunately, as time followed, these numbers began to diminish due to hunting and habitat loss. By 1940, a law was created, now known as the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, making the killing of bald eagles illegal. Nonetheless an even greater threat lurked within the shadows. Soon DDT - an insecticide with widespread use - was developed and introduced to the public.

Over the next two decades, the eagle’s populations plummeted. By the mid- 1950s, less than 500 nesting pairs of bald eagles remained. The widespread effectiveness of DDT created a boost in popularity, while its adverse side effects on wildlife and the environment became apparent. As DDT residue would wash off agricultural fields and into aquatic ecosystems, the pesticide worked its way up the food chain. Soon bald eagles and other large predatory animals across the country were eating contaminated fish. Chemicals from DDT caused the bald eagles to lay eggs with brittle shells so thin that they did not survive. Facing the very near demise of the national symbol of the United States, the bald Did you know? eagle joined the Endangered Species list in 1967. With continued habitat loss and DDT poisoning, the Environmental Protection Agency sprang into action and in The Roger Williams Park Zoo 1972 the Unites States banned the use of DDT. is home to three rehabilitated

Thanks to the ban, the bald eagle set forth on its long road to recovery. By the bald eagles – each unable to 1990s, eagle populations soared to more than 5,000 breeding pairs. Finally in be released back into the wild 2007, after a supportive effort from numerous conservation initiatives from around as a result of wing injuries the nation, the bald eagle was removed from the Endangered Species list. leaving them unable to fly. The bald eagle has seen a remarkable population The Zoo’s bald eagles are rebound, as stringent protections continue to exist animal ambassadors for their today. While the fight for freedom continues species and teach visitors fun fact - due to the ever present threat of human about the importance of The bald eagle can be encroachment on habitat and the introduction conservation. found in every state in of new toxins– we can be proud of the concerted effort that has brought back our North America, except national emblem from the brink of extinction. for Hawaii. 2 Symbol of the American West American Bison Driven to the Brink of Extinction

It’s the year 1800 and some 50 million American bison free-roam the Great Plains and much of North America. Fast forward to the year 1880, and less than 1,000 wild bison remain. A largely celebrated symbol of the American West, the species was driven to the near brink of extinction due to unregulated hunting, wholesale slaughter, and habitat destruction.

Populations’ completely decimated, no other species on Earth had ever declined so quickly. As a result, in 1905 the American Bison Society (ABS) was formed at New York’s Bronx Zoo. Founded by conservationist and sportsman, William T. Hornaday and US President Theodore Roosevelt, the society was created to protect bison from the grasp of extinction and raise public awareness. Did you know?

ABS took on the conservation initiative to restore populations by breeding wild bison in captivity and The Roger Williams releasing them in their natural habitat. The original offspring of these bison were distributed to Wind Park Zoo is home to Cave National Park, where thousands of their relatives roam today. three female American At present, approximately 400,000 commercial bison herds live bison: Clementine, fun fact across the United States where they are raised for their meat. Thelma and Nutmeg. Although their numbers have rebounded somewhat, the In 2015, the 114th U.S. wild bison population is now less than one percent of Congress passed and US what it once was. Today North America is home to fewer President Obama signed the than 30,000 wild bison in conservation herds. National Bison Legacy Act, The continued survival of these wild herd populations is affected by numerous factors, including loss of habitat, disease, and hunting. Thanks to the work of the World Wildlife adopting the American bison Foundation and several Native American tribes, conservation initiatives continue to work as the national mammal of hard to save the American bison. the United States. DONATE NOW and oin us in making a difference as a

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A Reintroduction Effort Plight of Americas’

The wild turkey is a recognizable bird seen roaming through reintroduction effort was established. By trapping and transferring backyards and on the sides of roads, and a close relative to the turkeys throughout its native range, new flocks began to thrive in bird that may grace your Thanksgiving table. Today estimates areas that had once seen significant declines. are that more than six million wild turkeys in the United States The restoration of the wild turkey is a great success of wildlife inhabit close to 715 million acres. Yet, this same species was management in America. Today and throughout history, once almost extinct! conservationists play a In the early 1900s, wild turkeys were nearly wiped out due to vital role in the recovery of hunting, habitat destruction, and widespread logging. By the species across the country. Did you know? early 1930s, the bird hit its lowest recorded number nationwide At a time when rampant with only about 30,000 left in the wild. At that time, no game laws hunting and deforestation A flock of wild turkeys existed to prevent overhunting; meanwhile hundreds of acres of offered little hope for the roam alongside the forests were cleared to make way for logging and agriculture. turkey’s future, conservation located in and preservation brought As the population numbers continued to plummet, in many the species back from the Roger Williams Park states, the bird vanished entirely. Luckily, thanks to efforts brink of extinction. of conservationists and groups like the National Wild Turkey Zoo’s North American Federation (NWTF), turkey numbers were able to make a This success story proves exhibit. rebound. Working closely with state and federal agencies, what kind of positive impact conservation initiatives were put in place to ensure a full people can have on the restoration of the bird species. environment, wildlife and each other. The return Implementation of hunting seasons and species-specific DONATE NOW and oin us in of the wild turkey is a protocols began protecting the birds from unregulated hunting. guide in restoring other Forests that had been chopped down, began to grow back, making a difference as a wildlife. Human beings creating habitats for turkeys depend on nature – and For information email Brooke and other wildlife by contributing to the at bfairmanrwpoo.org to flourish. And conservation of earth’s with the help fun fact animals, plants, and other $1000

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Critically Endangered Red Wolves at Roger Williams Park Zoo

Roger Williams Park Zoo is home to many animals that are on because of the efforts of aquariums and zoos. the critically endangered and endangered species list including Sadly as of June 27 of this year, the US Fish and Wildlife Service two red wolves, female Shiloh and male Macon. The critically in conjunction with the US Interior Department announced endangered red wolf is a smaller, thinner cousin of the gray it would lift some restrictions on hunting the red wolf if the wolf, and is reddish in color on the head, ears, and legs, and a animal wanders onto private land. According to an article in the light tan to black on other parts of the body. Red wolves were Washington Post, the red wolf will be contained to the Alligator very likely the first New World wolf species encountered by River National Wildlife Refuge, which supports about a dozen of European colonists. This wolf originally inhabited much of the the 35 red wolves that roam a five-county area in eastern North United States. Now confined to North Carolina, this animal has Carolina. This is the only area in the nation where the red wolf lost more of its historical territory—99.7 percent—than any other will be safe. large carnivore, including lions, tigers and snow leopards. Three main issues threaten the future of this species: loss of habitat, Red wolves, who mate for life, form a pack around a breeding hunting, and red wolves pair in the wild. There may be five to eight wolves in the group mating with coyotes. most often composed of the breeding male and female and their offspring from different years. The pack is a very close Did you know? As early as 1967, the red wolf family unit. The young leave the pack after one to three years to appeared on the endangered The older offspring begin life on their own. in the pack may help species list. Now it is close to extinction due to aggressive Red wolf packs have their own home range, and will fight to the breeding male predator-control programs, keep their territory. This species breeds once a year from and female raise their habitat destruction, and January through March, with an average litter size of one to younger siblings, and extensive hybridization with nine pups born between April and May. After about 10 days, the coyotes. Although there are pups’ eyes open. For several weeks after this period, the other attend the den. only 40 red wolves living members of the pack keep a close eye on the pups, keeping in the wild today, there are them within the den until they mature.

over 200 in captive breeding The dens are hard to spot and could be near stream banks, programs across the country. Numerous American zoos working downed logs, sand knolls, drainpipes and culverts. The adult with the Association of Zoos and Aquarium’s SAFE program pack members will range and return with food for the pups began to breed the red wolf to save the populations. SAFE, until they are strong enough to forage on their own. In the wild, Saving Animals From Extinction, focuses the collective expertise red wolves typically live five to six years, and as long as 14 years within accredited zoos and aquariums and leverages their in captivity. massive audiences to save species. Some species exist only

fun fact The red wolf almost never attack humans. However, they might harm livestock and pets. This animal is

5 very shy, but extremely sly. Where the Deer and the Antelope (actually Pronghorn) P l ay

As we celebrate Independence Day and all things near and are small, usually only a bump. The male’s horns are around 10 to dear to us as Americans during the month of July, we must also 12 inches long. They also have a unique shape, because unlike celebrate one of this country’s most American of animals – the other hoofed animals, a pronghorn’s horns point backward. The pronghorn. To those singing along to the state song of Kansas horns extend straight up and then curve toward their backside. At that begins “O give me a home…” the antelope in the song is the front of the horn is a small notch or prong that points forward, actually the North American pronghorn also sometimes called hence the animal’s name. The animal is about four and half feet the pronghorn antelope. In reality, the long, three feet tall, and weighs between pronghorn is not a true antelope, which are 90 - 150 pounds. Females tend to weigh less “old world” animals. The antelope is related Did you know? than the males. The animal has large eyes and to buffalo, cattle, goats and sheep, and superb vision, spotting predators from very far generally reside in Africa. North American At the Zoo, our pronghorn away, which is helpful on their flat grassland , who look somewhat like deer, munch on grasses, alfalfa habitat. are distinctly American and recognized hay and herbivore chow If necessary, a pronghorn can go days without due to their long horns, short tail, and long - an enriched dried food water, and will eat and thrive on plants no snout. This animal makes its home in the other grazing animal will touch - even thorny western part of the United States, and containing many healthy cactus. Pronghorns successfully survive survives the tough topography of the area. nutrients. Visit them both bitter cold and desert heat equally The pronghorn is the fastest land animal on the North American well. The pronghorn is not currently on the in North America and second in swiftness endangered species list. However, two things to the ! Males and females can run trail that leads to the that do threaten American’s fastest runner at a top speed of 55 mph for short bursts Wetlands Trail – across are habitat loss from urban expansion and and maintain speeds of 30 mph for hours. from the bison. miles of fencing along ranches, farms, and may run at a faster top speed, developments. but are unable to sustain that speed. The pronghorn, however, can sustain high Pronghorn need wide-open spaces to forage speeds for miles at extended periods. for food – so urban sprawl minimizes food sources for these animals. Additionally, pronghorn may be great runners, but The pronghorn were first seen and described by Spanish cannot jump fences. Miles of fencing along their migration routes explorers in the 16th century, but were not formally recorded or blocks access to food and limits room to outrun predators. truly noticed until Lewis and Clark’s 1804–1806 expedition. When travelling, you can see pronghorn throughout Yellowstone The pronghorn is a reddish-brown color, but it can also be tan or National Park and in South Dakota and Wyoming where hundreds darker brown, and has white stripes on the neck and additional live and graze. white markings on the face, stomach, and rump. Male and female pronghorns have a pair of short horns on the fun fact top of the head. Each “horn” of the pronghorn The pronghorn’s is composed of a slender, eyesight is that of a laterally flattened blade of human only magnified bone that grows from the frontal bones of the skull, eight times as if using forming a permanent binoculars. core. The female’s horns 6 What’s Happening at the Zoo and Carousel Village

Something Special ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS premium train all summer long. Designed for all ages. at the Zoo at the Zoo July 24 and August 15 Open daily during Zoo hours (weather permitting) Join Mother Nature as Harbor Seal Encounters she brings her singing Enjoy a special behind-the-scenes tour of Price: $3 per rider puppets and global the harbor seal exhibit, and feed the stars Please note: The Woodlands Express instruments to Roger of the show, seals Action and Bubba! is wheelchair accessible. Can not Williams Park Zoo to May 31 – September 2: accommodate electric wheelchairs. Last encourage awareness of the natural world. Thursday/Saturday/Sunday ticket sold at 4:30 pm. Sensory Friendly Mornings in September 8 – 30: Saturdays & Sundays Hasbro’s Our Big Backyard Seal Feedings $25 per participant; $20 for CAROUSEL VILLAGE current RWP Zoo members. Pre-registration August - November and first Tuesday of For information on Carousel Village go to required. the Month, 9:00 – 10:00 am rwpzoo.org. Please note: Participants must be 5 years Join us for an hour of nature play in or older. There are no feedings on August Hasbro’s Our Big Backyard before the Zoo Ride the Carousel at Roger 25. For information and to register opens. Designed for families who have a Williams Park Carousel Village www.rwpzoo.org/animal-encounters child with sensory sensitivities. July – Labor Day Pricing: Regular Zoo admission ($12.95/ Masai Giraffe Feedings Daily: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm child; $15.95/senior; $17.95/adult); Free for Train Rides same hours Tickets are available for RWPZ members. as Carousel (weather purchase at the site of permitting) Please Note: Rise & Play is free for Roger the giraffe feeding in the Williams Park Zoo members, but you must Fabric of Africa on a first- All aboard the Carousel log into your account and pre-register! come, first-served basis, Express! Hop on-board no advanced registration this fun family-friendly Elephant Open House needed. Children must train all summer long. August 12, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm be age 3 or older to Designed for all ages. participate, and be accompanied by an Price: $3 per rider Celebrate World adult. There are no feedings on Saturday, Elephant Day August 25. Please note: The Carousel Express meeting the is wheelchair accessible. Can not animal keepers Through September 3: daily at 11:30 am accommodate electric wheelchairs. who work daily and 2:30 pm with the Zoo’s September 4-30 weekends only 11:30 am Sensory Friendly Days at the three African and 2:30 pm Carousel elephants, Alice, Price: $5 per participant; $4 for current Ginny and Kate, First Tuesday of the month including: RWP Zoo members. and enjoy a tour Tuesday, August 7, September 4 and of the Textron Elephant Barn. Tours are October 2 included in the price of admission, and are on a first come, first served basis. There are EXPLORE AND SOAR Pony Rides no animal interactions on the tour, and the Daily through Labor Day elephants will not be in the barn during the Camel Rides Saddle up and enjoy pony rides at Carousel tours. Guests may visit with the elephants Get up close this summer with our seasonal Village. after the tour in the Ivory Ella Yard. camel rides. Price: $5 per ride Time: Daily, weather permitting Touch-A-Truck Please note: This activity is only available Price: $6; $5 for current Roger Williams Saturday, September 22 for children ages 3 -12. Park Zoo members. Parking Lot at Zoo Tickets are available for purchase at the Food Truck Friday On your way in or out of the Zoo, stop by Zoo and sold on a first-come, first-served and enjoy a climb on a number of different basis. Last ticket sold at 4:30 pm. There is Fridays, May 4 - September 28 working trucks. no advanced registration. 5:00 - 8:30 pm Come experience the array of foods and Train Rides delicious sweets from a variety of vendors at this magnificent event. The Carousel All aboard the Woodlands Express! is open for rides, as are other Carousel Hop on-board this fun family-friendly Village activities - weather permitting.

7 Roger Williams Park Zoo is open every day except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Roger Williams Park Zoo will close early on: Saturday, August 25, 2018 for Brew at the Zoo. For complete information on closings, please visit rwpzoo.org; or follow us on Facebook. Kids’ Backyard Nature Fun DIY Flower Suncatcher Perfect for most seasons, this fun and interactive craft project will bring a Corner splash of color to your window this summer. These fast and easy flower suncatchers are a great way to use natural resources, provide your kids with Sponsored by a rich sensory experience, and spruce up your home! What you need: • Paper plates • Scissors • Transparent Contact Paper WILD Trivia • Flowers/Leaves/Twigs • Yarn/Sting 1 What is a baby bison called? A. Fawn Follow these easy steps: B. Calf 1. Create a frame for your suncatcher by cutting away the middle circle C. Poult of your paper plate. D. Colt 2. Add a center of transparent How many feathers contact paper to your frame. 2 does a wild turkey have? 3. Press flower petals, leaves and A. 1,000-2,000 thin twigs to the sticky contact paper. Photo credit: messylittlemonster.com

B. 3,000-4,000 4. Add another circle of contact paper over the top of your design to protect and hold your nature items in place. C. 5,000-6,000 5. Punch a hole at the top of the frame, tie a loop of yarn/string and ta-da! D. 7,000-8,000 Hang in the window and watch how the light shines through your design. 3 Up to how many miles away can a grizzly bear smell food? Try this: • Have a nature scavenger hunt! Discover how many items you can A. 5 recognize: leaf, rock, ant, butterfly, flower, squirrel, worm, bird, ladybug, B. 12 spider web, pine cone, and more!

C. 18 • While you’re on the backyard hunt, see what natural items you can find and bring them to Nature Swap located within RWPZoo’s “Our Big Backyard.” D. 24 Bring in your found items to collect points for swapping with items in our Answers located on bottom of page. collection like fossils, antlers, and pressed plants!

Guess Zoo?

1 2 3 4 These photos show close-up views of Roger Williams Park Zoo animals. Can you identify what’s in each picture?

Answers located on bottom of page.

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Guess Zoo Answers: Zoo Guess Answers: Trivia Wild 1. Alligator; 2. Bald Eagle; 3. Bison; 4. Harbor Seal; 5. Pronghorn; 6. Red Wolf; 7. Skunk; 8. Turkey 8. Skunk; 7. Wolf; Red 6. Pronghorn; 5. Seal; Harbor 4. Bison; 3. Eagle; Bald 2. Alligator; 1.

1. B; 2. C; 3. C; C; 3. C; 2. B; 1. 8 Post a picture of Newport Creamery ice cream or an Awful Awful on Facebook and tag Newport Creamery for a chance to win a free half gallon of your favorite ice cream once every month for a year!

Winner will be chosen Oct 1st

9 The Big Backyard European Honeybee Calling Novice and viewing hive is back Seasoned Gardeners for the season, thanks The hive holds to Hopkins Hill Apiary. September 6 five “frames” or For details and locations rwpzoo.org structures that the Garden Installation Workshop bees can build 1:00-4:00 pm, Capacity 15 upon to store honey or lay eggs. This workshop is for novice gardeners who may need help getting started with tools, site preparation, plants, planting methods, plant care, etc. Gardeners will install a 150 sq. ft. rain garden at the Zoo.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a workshop for professionals and master gardeners. Look for the queen on your next visit— Pollinator-Friendly Gardening Lecture she has a red dot 6:00-8:30 pm, Capacity 50 on her back, and can be seen near The evening lecture will feature professionals in the field. Topics will include: Many of the plants in the areas where the Big Backyard offer a • Choosing the best plants for pollinators she has laid eggs. wonderful source of pollen • How to use and manage the plants effectively to create beautiful pollinator for the bees. Be sure to habitats look at the Shrubby Saint Participants will tour the newly planted pollinator garden. This lecture is John’s Wort with bright appropriate for master gardeners, professionals, or anyone with some yellow flowers, to see the gardening experience. honeybees in action.

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