Critters

Greater Short Horned Lizard. When Yosemite Sam says, "Great horny toads!", this is what he is referring to. They also shoot blood from their eyes as a defense mechanism. This one was as calm as could be. We think it may have been pregnant.

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Meet Gus the Great Argus Pheasant who lives at the Pittsburgh Aviary. The Great Argus Pheasant is said to have the longest tail feathers in the world, relative to its body length. About 3/4 of its total length is tail feather!

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