3.3K views · 225 reactions | Friday Feather Fact: It seems that the jewel-like plumage of the African Pygmy Goose would make these birds highly visible to predators, and they certainly do stand out in open water. However, their specific colors and patterns actually provide excellent camouflage amongst floating water lilies and reeds, which is their preferred habitat. Visit these tiny ducks in our Wings of the Tropics aviary! | Sylvan Heights Bird Park | Facebook

2.6K views · 88 reactions | "Self-Annointing" Behavior in an African Pygmy Hedgehog. Also called "anting", hedgehogs hypersalivate and make a sticky froth when they encounter something interesting and unusual smelling. In this case it was our leather gloves. Then they spread the froth on their spines, possibly as a defense mechanism. | Avian and Exotic Animal Care | Facebook