Now that we are more than halfway into the spring break and for some,  it might not have been going as expected due to whatever reasons. The weather conditions haven’t been great either and this is perhaps limiting people to go out and enjoy themselves. Well don’t give up yet, remember this is New York City, thus there is always something to do in this city that can suits your needs.

You are an animal person, and you like all kind of animals? Perhaps during this break you’ve planed to go visit your animal friends, but mainly due to the not so good weather conditions, you are not willing to go to the zoo. Thus, there’s not a better place to go to than the American Museum of Natural History. There they showcase many different species of animals, and if mammals are your favorites, you surely won’t regret going to this place. In numerous halls, mammals are brilliantly depicted in dioramas which also showcase the ecosystem endemic to that particular region. Don’t get me wrong it is not the zoo; however it is as close as it gets. The experience of going to the American Museum of Natural History, is unique and a safari-like attraction.

“The mating season for caribou, called the rut, has begun. Herd members are gathering in the open so they can find and compete for mates. At any other time of year, these two females and the juvenile (left) would probably avoid males (right).” – AMNH

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“Grizzly bears are actually the same species as the brown bears behind you. Members of this species can grow to very different sizes depending on where they live. The nickname “grizzly” comes from the grizzled, or silver-tipped, hairs on their backs and shoulders.” -AMNH

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“The jaguar is the largest cat in the Americas. Its muscular, compact frame is built for strength and stealth rather than extended pursuit. A jaguar’s jaws can crush the skulls of small mammals and can even pierce turtle shells.” – AMNH

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The Water Hole diorama teems with wildlife in search of water in the Guaso Nyiro River Valley in Kenya. Spot the giraffes, Grévy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, Grant’s gazelle, the olive baboon, and herds of elephants.” – ANMH

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“Gorillas may weigh as much as 450 pounds, and large males may measure nearly 6 feet tall when standing. Gorillas have never been observed drinking in the wild. They spend the day feeding on leaves, bark, stems, and fruit, getting the water they need from their moist food.” – AMNH

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“A visitor of the hall may have the illusion, at worst, of passing a series of pictures of primeval Africa, and at best, may think for a moment that he has stepped five thousand miles across the sea into Africa itself.” – Carl Akeley

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