Waco Sculpture Zoo

Gerenuk

Ullberg spent 7 years in Africa studying, and chose this piece because he found the gerenuk to be an exotic and interesting antelope. He found it exciting to

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Ornate Spiny

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Did you know?

? Gerenuk means “giraffe-necked” in Somali. Gerenuks require very little water and can suvive even in desert conditions. Gerenuks are herbivores (plant-eaters). Their diet is based on leaves, shoots, flowers and vines. In dry dry habitats, gerenuks extracts all the moisture they needs from their food. They have an excellent sense of hearing, smell, and eyesight. Gerenuks have scent glands on their knees, which are covered by tufts of hair. They are very vocal. Gerenuks can utilize several vocalizations, including a buzzing sound when alarmed, a whistle when annoyed, a loud bleat when in extreme danger, and a soft bleat when mothers communicate with their young.

At the Zoo

Born on October 21, 2019, Drax the Destroyer was named after a Marvel Comics character. Drax and his parents are among just 50 Gerenuks at 10 zoos across the United States.

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Ornate Spiny-Tailed Lizard

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