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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Nile lechwe are no stranger to getting wet! In their natural habitat, they live in river wetlands, wading into the water to eat aquatic plants.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Have you met the newest addition to the Preserve pasture? This little lady is a Hartmann's mountain zebra, and one of two foals we've had since 2024!

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

The snow has melted and we are back open for regular hours! Big shoutout to our Animal Care and Support teams who kept everyone and everything nice and toasty this past week!

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

In anticipation of the incoming winter storm, Fossil Rim will be closed this Saturday. No worries though, our Animal Care and Support teams are bundled up and taking all the necessary precautions to keep our animals safe, warm, and well cared for. Stay cozy and we’ll see you soon!

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Look who decided to show up! Aoudad can be born any time of year, and this little guy chose a particularly chilly one. Luckily, they're strong and full of energy to keep warm this weekend!

a small aoudad lamb turns to look behind at the camera. They are a sandy brown color with small ears and large brown eyes.

a small aoudad lamb runs around, caught with only one foot on the ground. They are a sandy brown color with small ears and large brown eyes.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Dust baths are an important part of being a zebra. The entire herd may choose one spot to roll in for a while, inadvertently creating a divot that can fill up with water and form a new pond.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

POV: You are a delicious bug and I am a humble baby prairie chicken

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

The council has met to decide your fate over some delicious nopales and greens.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Chilly weather calls for some cheetah cuddles

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Adult black-footed cats only weigh around four pounds when fully grown! This means kittens are only a few ounces at birth 😻

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Did you know gazelle is just a term for a smaller, faster type of antelope? In general, all gazelle are antelope, but not all antelope are gazelle.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Mrs. European Red Deer seems to be a fan of the GooGoo Dolls….will be looking more into this naturalistic phenomenon.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Greater kudu are known for their mild temperaments, rarely fighting or causing injury to each other even when sparring during mating season.

A male greater kudu faces the camera. The antelope is a dusty brown color, with large ears and two horns that spiral outwards.

Three antelope stand in frame, partially obscuring one another. Two are pale tan males with spiraling horns. A dusty colored female with white stripes bends to graze.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

We hope everyone had a wonderful new year! Happy 2026!

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

"If not friend, why friend shaped?" Baby, that's an apex predator

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Quick roan stretch to keep you limber this afternoon 🙆‍♂️

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Did you know giraffes can lay down to sleep? While typically they choose to fold their legs underneath their bodies, sometimes they experiment with other positions 😂🌍

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

A jazzy Naia for your Thursday! Naia is the oldest black-footed cat ever recorded! 🌎

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Blackbuck are the smallest antelope at Fossil Rim! Calves are particularly tiny, and depending on gender, will only average between 50 and 80 pounds when full grown!

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Our addax herd are getting their winter coats! Despite being a desert species, addax hair changes with the seasons, getting lighter in the summer and darker in the winter. These colors help them reflect and retain heat respectively based on their environment! 🧪🌍

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

The aoudad are sparring lately, ending in several silly looking tangles with no clear winner. Luckily, sparring isn't just about competition, but about strength and social bonds. 🌍🧪🏆

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Arabian oryx are one of the smaller oryx species, but they make up for it with their impressive horns. These horns begin growing at birth, and can reach over two feet in length! 🧪🌍

A close up shot of a white antelope with a brown triangular marking on its nose.

A shot of the same antelope from a distance. Its body is round, and it has two horn that stand straight up at a great length.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Gemsbok calves begin growing their iconic horns soon after birth. It will take several years to get to their full length of over two feet 💪

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Good morning from Poppy the North American porcupine! Poppy is mostly nocturnal, and during cold weather she sticks close to her den, so seeing her is a real treat! 😍

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Cheetahs don't roar- instead they communicate through chirps, purrs and growls. Mothers use these methods to let their cubs know where they are, and to give them other cues. #internationalcheetahday 🌍🧪

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Cheetahs play an active role in slowing desertification, an ongoing problem in arid countries where fertile land is degraded. By keeping grazing prey populations lower, plants are able to regrow faster and stronger. #Internationalcheetahday 🌍🧪

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Join us on Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok on Thursday morning at 10 am central as we go live to celebrate #InternationalCheetahDay!

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

It's thought that the mountain bongo's white stripes help it blend into its forest habitat. Here you can see the way the stripes mimic twigs and branches! 🌍🧪

a red colored antelope with thin white stripes and short horns grazes behind a bare bush of twigs.

a red colored antelope with thin white stripes and short horns glances towards the camera from behind a group of bare trees.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

This #GivingTuesday we’re gearing up to renew our cheetah run! Fossil Rim is one of the top cheetah breeding facilities in the states. These elective enclosure improvements will enhance breeding success, elevate our husbandry practices, and help us maintain a thriving environment for our cheetahs!

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Giving Tuesday 2025

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to stand with us in supporting one of Fossil Rim’s most iconic species: the cheetah. We’re launching Cheetahs: Renew the Run, a special campaign to rebuild and enha...

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Zebra stripes really are unique to the individual. One member of our herd sports this lovely, leaf-like pattern on their rump. The randomness of these stripes helps confuse predators and protect the zebra. 🧪🌍

A close-up shot of a zebra's back, displaying a pattern that resembles a stem with multiple leaves sprouting from both sides.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

How many turkey’s does it take to break into Fossil Rim’s Admissions Office? We captured these curious toms inspecting our security system pre-Thanksgiving! 🦃🌎

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

It’s Raka’s 26th birthday 🎂! Raka was born at Fossil Rim to M’bili, and has lived her whole life as one of the stars of our white rhino herd! Wish this lovely lady a day full of mud puddles and delicious hay! 😋

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Waterbuck are one of the more elusive species at Fossil Rim. These large antelope prefer to hang out near water, and are generally uninterested in people and their activities. 🌍

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Wildebeest learn how to stand minutes after birth! Everything else however, takes a little bit more time...😅🌍

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Did you know that animal care at Fossil Rim is divided into sections? We have an entire team dedicated to our carnivorous species, which include wolves, cheetahs and black-footed cats.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

While it may look rough, fighting is an important part of being a wildebeest. Not only does it help establish herd dynamics, but it builds skills and strength 💪🧪

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Naia is the oldest known black-footed cat alive, but she still enjoys enrichment like this scented bucket of hay!

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

A peaceful scimitar-horned oryx for your Wednesday feed 😍🌍

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

All giraffe have unique spot patterns, but some have special shapes that really stand out! Do you notice any particularly interesting spots on these giraffe? 🌎

a young giraffe looks right at the camera with his tongue out.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Cheetah cubs start out dark in color, lightening as they age. This, along with their fluffy mohawks of hair, help camoflauge them during their vulnerable early months. 🧪🌍

Three cheetah cubs sleep on the ground. They are spotted, but have dark brown fur covering their legs and bellies. Their eyes and ears are still closed.

Three cheetah clubs explore as their mother surveys the enclosure around them. The cubs have fluffy lines of fur from their heads down their backs.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Yola is learning about boundaries! All of our animals can choose how often to approach guests, and it varies based on species and individual. Giraffe calves are curious, but may take some time to warm up to hand-feeding 🌍

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Antelope get zoomies just like any other animal! Chilly weather means everyone has more energy to run around, having fun while displaying health and fitness to the rest of the herd! 🌍

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Can you spot the difference between these two birds? While they're strikingly similar, the red-crowned crane (left) is native to East Asia, while the sandhill crane (right) is a North American species.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

If only we could all nap this good on a Wednesday morning 😴

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Someone is enjoying her sweet potatoes as the weather gets cold! Sound on for her squeaks! 🌍

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Did you know that the Arabian oryx is the first species to have gone from "Extinct in the Wild" to "Vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List? Captive breeding management and reintroduction efforts allowed the wild population to regrow to a stable size, marking a huge step forward for conservation. 🌍🧪

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Guess who's celebrating their 1st birthday this month! 🎂Turbo, our youngest Southern white rhino calf, has grown a lot this past year, gaining weight and graduating from the maternity pasture to the main pasture with his mom and half-brother, Rocket.

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center @fossilrim.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Bongos are one of the few mammals with prehensile tongues! This means that their tongues have the ability to grasp and hold, like a monkey's tail or a raccoon's paws. They use this prehensility when eating to pull food into their mouths. 🌍😛

an orangish-brown antelope looks in through a passenger car window.

An orangish-brown antelope calf sticks its tongue out. The calf has white stripes and very large ears.

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