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The following wildfowl, amongst others, can be found in the Arctic Adventure Zone at WWT Slimbridge, click image for information: - | |||||||
White-Fronted Goose | |||||||
The White Fronted Goose, also known as the Greater white Fronted Goose, is a member of the Anser genus which consists largely of Grey plumage. | |||||||
Bewick's Swan | |||||||
Individuals can be recognised by their unique black and yellow bill pattern, adults and yearlings new to Slimbridge are named and their bill pattern recorded. | |||||||
European Greater Scaup | |||||||
The name Scaup comes from 'Skalp' which means mussel bed which reflects its diet. They are known to consume 2 to 3 times their own body weight in Zebra Mussels per day. | |||||||
Emperor Goose | |||||||
The Emperor Goose can be found in Alaska and Russia where it breeds mainly around the Bering Sea. | |||||||
WWT Slimbridge is divided into various Zones and places of interest. The links below contain information on wildfowl that can be found in each Zone: - | |