The crazy animals you see at zoos

Visitors to the Bristol Zoo can read all about the species Homo sapiens in this plaque hung by the window of the zoo’s cafe (click to enlarge).

It says, in part:

The human is one of the most widespread species, and is present on all the continents.

After a gestation period of nine months, humans usually live in their parents’ nest for around 16 years. While the parents are out foraging for food, juveniles are looked after in large groups by other adults. …

… Humans usually pair for life, retiring from most social activity and moving into brick or concrete nests once a partner is found. Pairs produce an average of 2 young.

Read more here or here.

Tags: Science, Zoology