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Savanna Wheeler explains that guinea fowl are an important part of the North Savanna habitat at the Dallas Zoo. They act as an alarm system, making a high-pitched noise when they detect a predator. Males make territorial noises, while females make a two-syllable “buckwheat” call. The guinea fowl are also named after different candies. They are intelligent and can be trained to do various tasks. Malawi, an animal in the savanna, sees them as playmates.
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The Dallas Zoo has recently welcomed 16 guinea fowl to its North Savanna habitat, where they roam alongside giraffes, zebras, ostriches, and greater kudu. These birds, also known as “African chickens,” are an important part of the savanna in the wild and the Zoo.
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Introducing the 16 Guinea Fowl Roaming the North Savanna Habitat at the Dallas Zoo
The Dallas Zoo has many animals, including 16 guinea fowl that roam the North Savanna habitat alongside our giraffes, zebras, ostriches, and greater kudu. These “African chickens” are integral to the savanna, both here at the Zoo and in the wild!
The Dallas Zoo’s guinea fowl are a mix of helmeted and vulturine guineafowl, two of the four species of guineafowl. Guinea fowl are native to Africa and belong to the same family as chickens, turkeys, and quails. They are strong, hardy birds well adapted to the African savanna.
The guinea is an important part of the savanna’s ecosystem. They are omnivorous, eating various plants, seeds, and insects. They help keep the insect population in check, and their droppings are a valuable source of nutrients for the soil. They also act as an early warning system, alerting other animals to potential predators.
The guinea fowl at the Dallas Zoo are very social birds. They can often be seen foraging for food in groups and are very vocal, making loud, distinctive calls. They are also very protective of their young and will fiercely defend their nests against potential predators.
Visitors to the Dallas Zoo can often spot the guinea fowl roaming the North Savanna habitat. They are a fun and interesting addition to the Zoo and a reminder of the importance of preserving and protecting wildlife in the wild.
The Dallas Zoo is committed to engaging people and saving wildlife. We are proud to be home to these 16 guinea fowl, and we hope that visitors will take the time to observe and appreciate them.
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Have you seen the 16 guinea fowl roaming the North Savanna habitat alongside our giraffes, zebras, ostriches, and greater kudu? These “African chickens” are integral to the savanna, both here at the Zoo and in the wild!
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Follow the Dallas Zoo:
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ZooHoo Blog: http://bit.ly/DallasZooHooBlog
Facebook: http://bit.ly/DallasZooFacebook
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/dallaszoo
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dallaszooofficial
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