ANIMALS

MINIATURE DONKEY{ equus africanus asinus } Donkeys are intelligent, social, hardy animals. They have been domesticated for their milk, strength, and companionship for more than 6,000 years. PROFILE Don-Kay came to Yellow River Wildlife with our mini-horse and sheep. Like many donkeys, he has a black cross on his back and stripes on his legs. OVERVIEW [...]

PATAGONIAN MARA{ dolichotis patagonum } The Patagonian Mara is the third largest rodent in the world. PROFILE Tikel and Itza are siblings who came to us from an educational facility in Florida. Currently they are shy and skittish but are slowly warming up to the keepers, especially when they have their favorite treats, apples! OVERVIEW CONSERVATION

EASTERN BOX TURTLE{ terrapene carolina carolina } At about 4 years of age, an Eastern Box Turtle develops a hinged plastron (underside of the shell) which it can fold allowing it to almost be completely closed. PROFILE This collection of Eastern box Turtles was a surprise as they were in hibernation when we acquired the

MINIATURE HORSE { equus ferus caballus } The height of a fully grown miniature horse is less than 34-38 inches, measured at the last hair of their mane. PROFILE Violet is the leader of a trio of animals, which includes the mini donkey and sheep. She is often found hanging out with them. They were

NUBIAN GOAT { capra aegagrus hircus } Nubians produce the most flavorful milk, high in butterfat which makes it desirable for cheese production. PROFILE Poofy is the smallest Nubian goat and the first to wander away from the others. Loofy has brown around his eyes. Doofy has white “dots” or spots on his black coat.

PYGMY GOAT { capra aegagrus hircus } Thanks to their dwarfed size, pygmy goats have been kept as pets for almost 7500 years. PROFILE Chi Chi is the pygmy goat with all white fur. She is the friendlier of the 2 goats and will approach you, but don’t be fooled, she does love to headbutt

GRAY FOX { urocyon cinereoargenteus } Semi-retractable, hooked claws make them the only member of the dog family that can climb trees. PROFILE Poppy came to us from a rehabber in Valdosta. She was deemed non-releasable because she is too friendly with people. She has a select few keepers she interacts with but when she

TURKEY VULTURE{ cathartes aura } While they lack a syrinx and make limited sounds, Turkey Vultures have the ability to smell unlike many birds of prey. PROFILE Carrion and Ziggy are still very shy around people. The keepers are working with them to acclimate to be near people and trusting humans. Standing under or too close

RED-SHOULDERED HAWK { buteo lineatus } The mating ritual of a red-shouldered hawk is called a “sky dance.” PROFILE Hawkee was found by the volunteer that drove him and the other birds from Florida up to our facility. The volunteer said he was walking his dog and his dog kept pausing by a dumpster. Upon

GREAT HORNED OWL{ bubo virginianus } Owls do not have eyeballs which means they cannot move their eyes. Instead they turn their heads up to 270 degrees. PROFILE Coy, along with our Turkey Vultures and Red-Shouldered Hawk, came from a Florida wildlife rescue. He was deemed “non-releasable,” which means he needed a permanent home. Hoot also came