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The Birmingham Zoo has welcomed a new feline member to its collection of animals. The jaguar is one of the largest cats and there is an estimated 15,000 left in the world. Khan is a three year old male and was born at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. He will be taking over the old gorilla exhibit in the primate exhibit. Khan enjoys basking in the water in his new home and can be found frequently pacing against the glass barrier between his home and the patrons. Patrons also have the opportunity to learn more about jaguar conservation and what they can do to help the species survive!
'''Khan''' (born c. [[2014]] in Jacksonville, Florida) is a male jaguar ( ) on exhibit at the [[Birmingham Zoo]]. He was brought to [[Birmingham]] from the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in [[2017]]. He is exhibited in the former gorilla enclosure near the zoo's [[Primate Building]]. The enclosure was renovated with a water feature for Khan's enjoyment. He was revealed to the public in late March.
 
==References==
* Hrynkiw, Ivana (February 6, 2017) "Birmingham Zoo announces new jaguar exhibit, set to open this spring." {{BN}}
 
[[Category:2014 births]]
[[Category:Jaguars]]
[[Category:Zoo animals]]

Revision as of 11:14, 23 May 2017

Khan (born c. 2014 in Jacksonville, Florida) is a male jaguar ( ) on exhibit at the Birmingham Zoo. He was brought to Birmingham from the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in 2017. He is exhibited in the former gorilla enclosure near the zoo's Primate Building. The enclosure was renovated with a water feature for Khan's enjoyment. He was revealed to the public in late March.

References

  • Hrynkiw, Ivana (February 6, 2017) "Birmingham Zoo announces new jaguar exhibit, set to open this spring." The Birmingham News