http://bronxzoo.comThe Bronx Zoo is the flagship of the largest network of metropolitan zoos in the country. The Bronx Zoo is the heart of the Wildlife Conservation Society and our work to save wildlife and wild places around the globe. xxxxxx en-usSitecoreMay 21, 2013 03:48:42 PMMay 21, 2013 03:48:42 PM3600webmaster@wcs.orgCopyright 2008 WCShttp://bronxzoo.com/multimedia/photos/western-lowland-gorilla-2.aspxGorillas are very expressive. They sometimes greet each other nose-to-nose and embrace. Just like humans, they show aggression by pressing their lips together and giving a stern stare. In addition to facial expressions, scientists have studied the vast repertoire of gestures gorillas use to communicate with one another. Both types of non-vocal communication offer clues to an individual’s emotions, motivations, and intentions. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT98C82D42-2F43-4ACD-9F8F-35066F8D095Chttp://bronxzoo.com/multimedia/photos/sea-lion-and-fish.aspxIt takes a lot of herring, capelin, and mackerel to satisfy the “beachmaster” of Astor Court, sea lion bull Kiani. He eats up to 35 pounds of fish per day! Stop by during his mealtimes, and to watch sea lion enrichment demonstrations, at 11:00 a.m. (except Wednesdays) and 3:00 p.m. daily.Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT31D7EC5F-EE0D-482C-8AB8-5CDFEA164585http://bronxzoo.com/multimedia/photos/chestnut-breasted-malkoha.aspxA new cuckoo species has arrived at the World of Birds, the chestnut-breasted malkoha. This vibrant bird hails from Southeast Asia, ranging from Myanmar to eastern Java, the Philippines and Borneo. You can distinguish males and females by their eye color—males like this one have pale blue irises, and females’ irises are gold or straw-colored.Thu, 02 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT086D7C7F-204C-4F8F-80CA-2BB378A21ADFhttp://bronxzoo.com/multimedia/photos/northern-caiman-lizard.aspxHailing from northern South America, the northern caiman lizard spends much of its time in the water. It feeds mostly on snails, but requires no escargot fork—the lizard crushes its prey with its back teeth, then spits out the pieces of snail shell. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT56148B51-0F35-4B89-88D5-6C26B7CF266Bhttp://bronxzoo.com/multimedia/photos/pelican-buddy.aspxAmerican white pelican “Buddy” is a long-time resident of the zoo, and spends the warmer months of the year in the Northern Ponds exhibit near Tiger Mountain. His favorite food, according to his keepers, is spearing fish (AKA silversides). American white pelicans are one of our continent’s largest birds.Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT07AB7228-0DC4-47C1-B072-D48437763304http://bronxzoo.com/multimedia/photos/gelada-baboon-closeup.aspxOur highly expressive geladas seem to enjoy people-watching as much as zoo visitors enjoy watching them. Geladas communicate with one another through visual signals and more than 25 vocalizations. Commune with them at the Bronx’s own Ethiopian Highlands, the Baboon Reserve. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT54197095-65B5-4E26-9DCF-FD06E9462700http://bronxzoo.com/multimedia/photos/white-crested-hornbill.aspxThis inquisitive white-crowned hornbill calls our World of Birds home and charms visitors with its striking headdress and pretty eyes. In addition to that spiky crest of crown feathers, it possesses an ornamental casque on top if its bill, characteristic of many hornbills. Ornithologists believe this structure serves as a vibrating chamber to make the bird’s voice louder.Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT8FCFA5F6-C90D-4155-BE6C-22AA2CE6967Dhttp://bronxzoo.com/multimedia/photos/ebony-langur.aspxIt’s out of frame, but this ebony langur has an impressively long tail hiding behind those branches. It’s a defining characteristic of this Indonesian monkey and accounts for its name. “Langur” derives from the Hindi word for “long tail,” and some individuals have tails measuring as long as 34 inches—far longer than their entire bodies! Visit JungleWorld to see for yourself. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMTE9F7A486-813C-40C3-AC0D-F37C8C37F7FDhttp://bronxzoo.com/multimedia/photos/yellow-headed-gecko.aspxAccording to the calendar, spring has arrived, but we’re still waiting for flowers to bloom. Instead of complaining about the frosty temperatures, we’re out and about visiting the zoo’s most colorful creatures, including this yellow-headed gecko (who lives in the World of Reptiles). Think this Latin American lizard can summon the sun? Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMTA59C7C4B-60CD-46E4-8BA2-F11FBCC55232http://bronxzoo.com/multimedia/photos/gibbon-and-baby.aspxIt’s been a few months since our baby monkey swung onto exhibit, but the little one still clings to mom for protection (not to mention, transportation!). Though the tot matches mom (AKA “Kicks”) for now, its coat will change color as it ages. All white-cheeked gibbons are born with cream-colored coats that turn black when they reach two years of age. Then, males keep their dark hues while developing white patches on their cheeks, but females regain ivory tones. Visit the happy family in JungleWorld! Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT6D6E90A1-C06D-47B2-8B17-66EC814C5056