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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Animals

The list of animals below is sorted alphabetically. Click on the letter of the alphabet to view a list of animals whose name begins with that letter. To search animal names and scientific names, please use the search box in the header.

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NAME CLASS DESCRIPTION (summary)
Viper, Eyelash
(Bothrops schlegeli)
Reptilia A slender species with a prehensile tail that reaches 23-32 inches in length. They have very long fangs and heat sensitive pits between the eyes ...
Vulture, African White Backed
(Gyps africanus)
Aves This old-world vulture has a bare head and sparse yellowish or whitish down on the back of the neck. Length is about 3 feet, and ...
Vulture, Cinereous
(Aegypius monachus)
Aves The largest of the Old World raptors, has a massive, powerful beak, short neck, extremely long, broad wings and a short tail. Wingspan 7-9.5 feet ...