Ostrich (Dimorphic Ostrich)

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Dimorphic Ostrich

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Author: Ghirin

Keywords: Real Animals, birds

Release Date: Dec 8, 2003

Current DimorphicOstrichGh_2003.ztd dated 9 December 2003

File Size: 2.3 Mb

Compatibility: All Game Versions

Description: This was a special request for Zoo Tek member, Snowleopard55. This is essentially the same bird as the official ostrich, but the female and young are now grey-brown so that the animal is more realistic.
The ostrich is the largest living bird. Adult males can stand up to nine feet tall and weigh up to 345 pounds, while females are somewhat smaller. Males have black plumage with white wing and tail plumes; females are dull grayish brown in color. Ostriches have small heads poised on long, mobile necks. Their bills are broad and flat. Their two-inch panoramic eyes provide these birds with excellent eyesight. Their eyes are actually larger than their brains. Ostriches have bare legs and are unique among birds in having only two forward-pointing toes. Possessing extremely advanced immune systems, mature ostriches are very robust birds and have a lifespan of about 50 years both in and out of the wild. Ostriches do very well in captivity.

In the wild, the ostrich is almost exclusively found in the dry savannah regions of Africa. These birds prefer flat, open areas with low rainfall. Ostriches get water from the plants they eat and can go without water for long periods of time. However, they are very fond of water and will take baths when given the chance.

Created by Ghirin 2003

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GHostrich.zip               DimorphicOstrichGh_2003.ztd             uca: 595CCE28 dated 9 Dec 03
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Dimorphic Ostrich

The ostrich is the largest living bird. Adult males can stand up to nine feet
tall and weigh up to 345 pounds, while females are somewhat smaller. Males
have black plumage with white wing and tail plumes; females are dull grayish
brown in color. Ostriches have small heads poised on long, mobile necks. Their
bills are broad and flat. Their two-inch panoramic eyes provide these birds
with excellent eyesight. Their eyes are actually larger than their brains.
Ostriches have bare legs and are unique among birds in having only two
forward-pointing toes. Possessing extremely advanced immune systems, mature
ostriches are very robust birds and have a lifespan of about 50 years both in
and out of the wild. Ostriches do very well in captivity.
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Animal Characteristics:

Habitat: Savannah; Location: Africa
Minimum happiness needed for chance of breeding: 90.
Preferred shelter: Large Lean-to.
Animal can jump.

Exhibit Preferences:

Foliage:
Thorn Bush, Tall Grass, Sigillaria Tree (DD), Senegal Date Palm (ES)

Rocks:
Large Rock, Small Rock - Medium, Small Rock - Small
Medium Savannah Rock (DD), Termite Mound (ES)

Exhibit Construction:

Number of animals allowed per exhibit: 2-12 with 10 squares for each adult.

Exhibit size (for 2 adults): 20 grid squares

Terrain (for exhibit with 20 grid squares):
18 Savannah Grass, 1 Dirt, 1 Fresh Water

Foliage (for exhibit with 20 grid squares):
1 grid square should contain foliage.
Foliage that would give the most happiness: Tall Grass
Since this is a small plant, greatest happiness will occur
if the grid square contains 4 of this plant.

Rocks (for exhibit with 20 grid squares):
2 Small Rock - Small, which is its most liked rock.

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