Wildlife Species
Giraffes:
Giraffa camelopardalis
 The giraffe is the only species
in its genus; it is unique, meaning that it will be a great
attraction at the Wildlife Center. The species is not rare, but
their population is declining due to loss of habitat. They exhibit
good captivity behaviors, and have fair potential of being
reintroduced back to their native habitat. We would use this exhibit
for research, education, and maintaining financial stability.
Giant Panda:
Ailuropoda melanoleuca
 The giant panda is an endangered
species, with fewer than 1,000 specimens existing in the wild. The
rarity of this animal means that it will be a great attraction and
addition to the Wildlife Center. They maintain satisfactory behavior
in captivity, and have fair potential of being reintroduced back to
their native habitat. This exhibit would help with conservation and
research to determine why pandas have difficulty mating.
Black-tailed Prairie Dog:
Cynomys ludovicianus
 The black-tailed prairie dog will
be a good asset to the Wildlife Center because its grazing is
important for maintaining the grassland ecosystem. This animal does
not necessarily attract large crowds, but it will benefit the flora
and fauna of the Center. They maintain good behavior in captivity,
and have a fair chance of survival if released back into the wild.
Stick-Insect:
Carausius morosus
 The stick-insect is extensively
used in studies on insect physiology. We would like to introduce
this species to the Wildlife Center for its research and educational
purposes. It is a unique species, and is not known to be captive in
any other foundation. The stick-insect exhibits good behavior in
captivity and has a good chance of survival if released back into
the wild.
European Domestic Honeybee:
Apis mellifera
 The European Domestic Honeybee
plays a critical role in pollinating wild plants and agricultural
crops. It is not a very popular insect, but it could prove to be
very important to the ecosystem of the Wildlife Center. This bee
would be beneficial for conservation, education, and research. It
possesses a good captive environment and has a good chance of
survival if reintroduced back into the wild.
Poison Dart Frog:
Dendrobates tricolor
 The brilliant colors of the
poison dart frog are a guaranteed crowd pleaser. These amphibians
maintain a good captive behavior and have a fair chance of survival
if released back into their native habitat. The toxic substance
secreted from their glands can serve as grounds for research and
education.
Black Rhinoceros:
Diceros bicornis
 The large and awkward appearance
of the black rhinoceros is a crowd attraction, but these animals are
also a critically endangered species. They exhibit fair captive
behavior, and also have a fair chance of survival if reintroduced
back into their native habitat. The introduction of this species
into the Wildlife Center will support our conservation efforts and
help with finances.
Tiger:
Panthera tigris
 The tiger is always a famous
attraction, but it is also an endangered species. The tiger exhibits
good behavior in captivity and in the wild, but it has a poor chance
of survival when reintroduced back into its native habitat. The
Center would like to adopt the tiger to help protect the species,
and also stabilize our finances.
Chinese Praying Mantis:
Tenodera aridifolia sinensis
 The Chinese praying mantis is an
unusual insect. It can attract a crowd with its unconventional large
size, but it also serves as a pest control agent by feeding on
harmful insects. The praying mantis breeds easily in captivity and
has a respectable behavior. Also, the mantis has a good chance of
survival if released back into the wild. The Wildlife Center feels
that this insect would be beneficial to the ecosystem, and also in
research and education because there is still much to learn about
the praying mantis.
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