CINCINNATI ZOO GUIDE 
that inhabit Cuba, the Common Boa of South America, and the 
West African Python. 
THE GILA MONSTER (.Heloderma s us pec turn) 
Is found in desert regions of New Mexico and Arizona. It was 
for a long time believed to be venomous. The present opinion, 
however, is that while it possesses venomous powers, the 
animal’s bite is seldom fatal. 
THE CARP POND 
Carp, as a rule, inhabit fresh water. They feed on worms, 
insects, aquatic plants and young fish. Some of the carp in this 
pond weigh eighteen pounds. As visitors are in the habit of 
feeding them, they are quite tame and rise to the surface on 
the approach of visitors in anticipation of being fed. There are 
also quite a number of large gold fish in with the carp. 
After crossing the bridge and to the left, are the Zebu Yards. 
Zebus 
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