| Adelie Penguin |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Aves |
Sphenisciformes |
Spheniscidae |
Pygoscelis |
Pygoscelis adeliae |
Krill; Fish; Squid |
Chicks |
Colony |
Eats up to 2kg of food per day! |
5 million |
Rapid ice melt |
Small white circle around each eye |
35cm - 70cm (14in - 27.5in) |
2 months |
90 days |
Antarctic land and ocean |
Leopard Seal; Skua Gull; Killer Whale |
Carnivore |
Diurnal |
Adelie Penguin |
1 |
Coastal Antarctica |
2 |
Eats up to 2kg of food per day! |
Bird |
Feathers |
45 mph |
10 - 20 years |
3kg - 6kg (7lbs - 13lbs) |
40cm - 75cm (16in - 30in) |
2 - 3 years |
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| African Palm Civet |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Nandiniidae |
Nandinia |
Nandinia binotata |
Rodents; Snakes; Frogs |
Pup |
Solitary |
Solitary but gathers in groups! |
Locally abundant |
Habitat loss |
Snout with sharp; pointed teeth |
Two-Spotted Palm Civet |
64 days |
Tropical rainforest |
Lions; Snakes; Leopards |
Omnivore |
2 |
Crepuscular |
African Palm Civet |
1 |
eastern Africa |
Solitary but gathers in groups! |
Mammal |
BrownGreyYellowBlackWhiteTan |
Fur |
15 - 20 years |
1.4kg - 4.5kg (3lbs - 10lbs) |
43cm - 71cm (17in - 28in) |
2 - 3 years |
2 months |
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| Alaskan Klee Kai |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Puppy |
The Alaskan Klee Kai is very vocal and isn't shy when communicating with his family. |
the contrasting colored facial mask with the well-defined nose bar down the center of the muzzle; and goggles around the eyes |
1-5 puppies |
Omnivore |
Alaska |
GreyRedBlackWhite |
Hair |
13-16 years |
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Moderate |
High |
Cold climate |
High |
Group |
$1500 to $3000 |
Dog Non-sporting |
Male - lbs |
Female - lbs |
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| American Water Spaniel |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis Lupus |
Intelligent; quiet and calm |
Should be trained from an early age using short; ongoing sessions as assertive training methods tend to be ineffective |
Omnivore |
5 |
American Water Spaniel |
Friendly and intelligent! |
Gun Dog |
BrownBlackDark Brown |
Hair |
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High |
Moderate |
Warm climate |
High |
Moderate |
$1;000 |
Dog Sporting |
Male 30-45 lbs |
Female 25-40 lbs |
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| Armyworm |
Animalia |
Arthropoda |
Insecta |
Lepidoptera |
Noctuidae |
Mythimna |
Mythimna unipuncta |
larva |
Solitary |
They are so named because they 'march' in armies of worms from one crop to another in search of food |
pest control |
Five stripes of various colors running the length of the body |
true armyworm moth; white-speck moth; common armyworm or rice armyworm |
3.5 to 6.5 days (egg to larva) |
1.5 inches |
500 to 1500 eggs per adult female |
Agricultural crops and weedy grasses |
humans with pesticide treatments; bats; ground beetles; ants; spiders; bobolink blackbirds; starlings; crows |
wasp and fly parasitoids |
bacterial and fungal diseases |
Herbivore |
Insect |
armyworm |
30 |
Americas; southern Europe; central Africa; and western Asia |
solitary |
Olive-GreyGrey-Brown |
Hair |
62 mph |
36-95 days |
0.026 to 0.18 grams |
0.063in to 1.5in larvae; 1.5in wingspan as adult |
30-50 days |
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| Australian Cattle Dog |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Strong minded yet loyal and loving |
Should be trained from an early age and respond best to firm and fair training |
Omnivore |
5 |
Australian Cattle Dog |
High energy levels and active minds! |
Herd Dog |
GreyRedBlack |
Hair |
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Low |
Moderate |
Average climate |
High |
High |
$600 |
Dog Herding |
Male -45 lbs |
Female -45 lbs |
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| Aye Aye |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Primates |
Daubentoniidae |
Daubentonia |
Daubentonia madagascariensis |
Insects; Larvae; Fruit |
Infant |
Solitary |
Thought to be extinct until 1957! |
1;000 - 10;000 |
Hunting and habitat loss |
Elongated middle finger with hooked claw |
170 days |
Dense; tropical rainforest |
Human; Fossa; Birds of Prey |
Omnivore |
1 |
Nocturnal |
Aye Aye |
1 |
Eastern coast of Madagascar |
Thought to be extinct until 1957! |
Mammal |
BlackDark Brown |
Fur |
20 mph |
10 - 23 years |
2kg - 2.7kg (4lbs - 6lbs) |
30cm - 40cm (12in - 15in) |
2 - 3 years |
7 months |
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| Baleen Whale |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Artiodactyla |
Eschrichtiidae |
Eubalaena and Balaena |
Mysticeti |
Krill; fish; zooplankton; phytoplankton; and algae |
calves |
Solitary |
“Sings” a whale song during breeding season. |
1.1 million+ |
Poaching/whaling |
Baleen (rather than teeth) |
whalebone whale or mysticetes |
10 months |
1 |
Warm and freezing ocean |
Humans; orcas |
Carnivore |
Mammal |
baleen whale |
-2 |
Oceanwide |
solitary |
GreyBlueBlack |
Skin |
22 mph |
can be 100+ years |
varies between species |
40+ feet |
5-10 years |
6-7 months |
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| Bearded Collie |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Loving; lively and playful |
Should be trained from an early age and respond well to harsh techniques |
Omnivore |
7 |
Bearded Collie |
Weekly brushing is mandatory! |
Herd |
BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan |
Hair |
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Moderate |
Moderate |
Average climate |
High |
High |
$550 to $750 |
Dog Herding |
Male 40-60 lbs |
Female 40-60 lbs |
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| Bernese Mountain Dog |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis Lupus |
Intelligent; friendly and alert |
Should be trained from an early age due to their large size |
Omnivore |
7 |
Bernese Mountain Dog |
Very loyal; faithful and affectionate! |
Sennenhund |
BlackWhiteTan |
Hair |
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Moderate |
Moderate |
Average climate |
Moderate |
High |
$1 150 |
Dog Working |
Male 84-115 lbs |
Female 79-106 lbs |
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| Black And Tan Coonhound |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
This dog has its own unique howl. |
Large; droopy ears. |
Stubborn; strong; loyal; independent; and loving. |
Omnivore |
6-8 puppies. |
BlackTan |
Hair |
32 mph |
10-12 years. |
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Moderate |
Moderate |
Average climate |
Moderate |
High |
$650 |
Dog Sporting |
Male - lbs |
Female - lbs |
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| Bloodhound |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Kind; patient and noble |
Should be trained from an early age due to their large size |
Omnivore |
7 |
Bloodhound |
Affectionate; gentle and even-tempered! |
Hound |
BrownBlackTan |
Hair |
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Moderate |
Moderate |
Average climate |
High |
Moderate |
$700 |
Dog Hound |
Male 90-110 lbs |
Female 79-99 lbs |
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| Blue Jay |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Aves |
Passeriformes |
Corvidae |
Cyanocitta |
Cyanocitta cristata |
Grasshoppers; caterpillars; beetles |
Nestlings |
Blue jays rub ants on their feather to remove harmful acids |
13 million |
Predators and collision with man-made structures |
“Jay-jay” sounds while communicating and bright blue feathers |
16 to 18 days |
Two to seven nestlings |
Low forest areas; oak and beech trees; city parks; residential areas |
Cats; hawks; owls; snakes; raccoons |
Omnivore |
DiurnalSociable |
Nuts; seeds; acorns; grasshoppers; caterpillars; beetles; eggs; nestlings |
Blue Jay |
3 |
North America; Southern Canada |
Party/ band |
Blue |
Feathers |
25 mph |
7 years on an average |
2.7 to 3.5 oz |
9 to 12 inches |
9 to 12 inches |
One year |
17 to 21 days old |
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| Blue Lacy Dog |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Intelligent; active and alert |
Should be trained from an early age as they can become dominant |
Omnivore |
5 |
Blue Lacy Dog |
Originated in Texas in the mid 1800s! |
Herd |
BrownGreyFawnBlueWhiteTanCream |
Hair |
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Moderate |
Moderate |
Warm climate |
High |
Moderate |
$600 |
Dog Working |
Male 35-55 lbs |
Female 25-45 lbs |
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| Bobolink |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Aves |
Passeriformes |
Icteridae |
Dolichonyx |
Dolichonyx oryzivorus |
Insects and insect larvae |
In spring; the male bobolink is the only North American bird who is dark below and light colored above. This makes identification easy. |
9.7 million |
Habitat destruction; climate change |
Its song; which sounds like “Bob o’ Lincoln.” |
Armyworm bird; reedbird; rice bird; butterbird |
11.5 inches |
10-13 days |
3-7 |
Wetlands; prairies; grassy fields |
Skunks; birds of prey; raccoons; snakes |
Omnivore |
bird |
Bobolink |
1 |
Canada and northern United States in the spring; South America in the winter |
5 |
Nesting On the ground among the grass |
one week |
1 |
BlackCreamLight-Brown |
Feathers |
45 mph |
average of five years |
one ounce |
6.3 to 7.1 inches |
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| Border Collie |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Lively and intelligent |
Should be trained from an early age in obedience |
Omnivore |
6 |
Border Collie |
Highly intelligent and alert breed! |
Herd |
BrownRedBlackWhite |
Hair |
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High |
High |
Average climate |
High |
Moderate |
$700 |
Dog Herding |
Male 30-45 lbs |
Female 27-42 lbs |
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| Boston Terrier |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Strong; friendly and devoted |
Should be trained from an early age in a patient and understanding way |
Omnivore |
4 |
Boston Terrier |
Friendly; lovable and very strong! |
Mastiff |
BrownGreyRedBlackWhiteTan |
Hair |
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Moderate |
Moderate |
Average climate |
Low |
High |
$600 to over $4;000 |
Dog Non-sporting |
Male 15-25 lbs |
Female 10-20 lbs |
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| Boxer Dog |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Intelligent; fearless and strong |
Should be trained from an early age due to their independent nature |
Omnivore |
8 |
Boxer Dog |
Bright; energetic and playful! |
Mastiff |
BrownBlackTan |
Hair |
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Moderate |
Moderate |
Average climate |
High |
Poor |
$900 |
Dog Working |
Male 65-80 lbs |
Female 50-65 lbs |
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| Brug |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Puppy |
These small; confident dogs have no fear of approaching much larger dogs. |
Grifon Pug |
2-3 |
Omnivore |
Mammal |
BrownRedBlackWhite |
Hair |
12-15 years |
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High |
High |
Warm climate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
$1;200 |
Dog Toy |
Male - lbs |
Female - lbs |
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| Brussels Griffon |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivors |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
The Brussels Griffon prefers to live with another dog so they have a companion to play with. |
Friendly; cheerful; curious; charming and affectionate. |
Omnivore |
1-3 puppies |
BrownRedBlueBlackTanBeige |
Hair |
12-15 years |
7-12 pounds |
7-8 inches |
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High |
High |
Average climate |
High |
High |
$800 to $6;300+ |
Dog Toy |
Male 6-12 lbs |
Female 7-12 lbs |
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| Bull Terrier |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis Lupus |
Friendly and alert but stubborn |
Should be trained from an early age due to their independent nature |
Omnivore |
7 |
Bull Terrier |
Needs to be kept active! |
Mastiff |
BrownBlackWhiteTan |
Hair |
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Low |
Moderate |
Warm climate |
High |
Moderate |
$500 and $3;500 |
Dog Terrier |
Male 55-65 lbs |
Female 45-55 lbs |
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| Bulldog |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Gentle; calm and affectionate |
Should be trained from an early age due to their stubborn nature |
Omnivore |
10 |
Bulldog |
Friendly; loving and docile! |
Mastiff |
BrownFawnBlackWhiteTan |
Hair |
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Moderate |
Moderate |
Average climate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
$1500 to $4000 |
Dog Non-sporting |
Male 50-55 lbs |
Female 39-50 lbs |
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| Bullmastiff |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis Lupus |
Devoted; alert and fearless |
Should be trained from an early age due to their independent nature |
Omnivore |
8 |
BullMastiff |
Courageous; loyal and calm! |
Mastiff |
BrownFawnBlackTanCream |
Hair |
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Moderate |
Moderate |
Average climate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
$1;000 to $2;000 |
Dog Working |
Male 110-130 lbs |
Female 100-120 lbs |
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| Caiman |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Reptilia |
Crocodilia |
Alligatoridae |
Caimaninae |
Caiman crocodilus; Melanosuchus niger; Caiman yacare; Paleosuchus palpebrosus; Paleosuchus trigonatus; Caiman latirostris |
Fish; crustaceans; waterfowl; capybara |
Hatchling |
Social |
Has a transparent 3rd eyelid to protect eyes in the water! |
Unknown |
Habitat loss and hunting |
Eyes and nostrils located on top of the head and snout |
Spectacled Caiman; Black Caiman; Yacare Caiman; Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman; Smooth-Fronted Caiman; Broad-Snouted Caiman |
3 months |
1 - 2 years |
Rivers; lakes and swampland |
Jaguars; wild pigs; birds of prey |
Carnivore |
Nocturnal |
Caiman |
6 |
Central and South America |
Can grow to up 6 meters long! |
Reptile |
BrownGreyBlackDull Olive |
Plate-like scales |
25 mph |
20 - 40 years |
6kg - 300kg (13lbs - 660lbs) |
1.5m - 6m (4.9ft - 19.7ft) |
4 - 10 years |
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| Cairn Terrier |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis Lupus |
Toto from 'The Wizard of Oz' was a female Cairn Terrier named Terry. |
Omnivore |
Cairn Terrier |
Intelligent; lively and strong! |
Terrier |
Hair |
14 years |
6kg (14lbs) |
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High |
Yes |
High |
Average climate |
Low |
Moderate |
$700 |
Dog Terrier |
Male 14-14 lbs |
Female 13-13 lbs |
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| Caribou |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Artiodactyla |
Cervidae |
Rangifer |
Rangifer tarandus |
Calves |
Herd |
Males and females grow antlers |
About 5 million |
Wolves; Grizzly bears; and disease |
Antlers |
Reindeer; rangifer tarandus; qalipu; tuktu |
228 - 234 days |
1 |
Tundra; woodland; mountain; forest |
Wolves; and Grizzly bears |
Herbivore |
Reindeer Moss; grass; shrubs; leaves; mushrooms; and sedges |
Mammal |
Caribou or reindeer |
9 |
Canada; Alaska; Russia; Finland; Greenland; the High Arctic islands; Norway; and Iceland |
BrownGreyWhiteDark Grey |
Fur |
50 mph |
15 years |
180 – 701+ lbs. (depending on species) |
33 – 59 inches (depending on species) |
64–84 inches (depending on species) |
1.5 to 3.5 years |
5 to 6 months |
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| Chipoo |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
The Chipoo was first bred in the 1970s |
Loyal ; outgoing; and intelligent |
Omnivore |
Chipoo |
BrownGreyFawnBlueBlackWhiteBrindleCreamSilver |
Hair |
12-15 years |
20lbs |
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Moderate |
Yes |
Moderate |
Average climate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
$500 or more on average |
Dog Toy |
Male 3-20 lbs |
Female 3-20 lbs |
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| Clumber Spaniel |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Clumber spaniels were a favorite companion living in the castles of many royal families in the 18th and 19th centuries. |
Omnivore |
Clumber Spaniel |
Has a thick; soft coat! |
Gun Dog |
WhiteOrange |
Hair |
12 years |
29kg (65lbs) |
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Low |
High |
Warm climate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
$1000 |
Dog Sporting |
Male 70-85 lbs |
Female 55-70 lbs |
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| Crocodile |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Reptilia |
Crocodilia |
Crocodylidae |
Crocodylus |
Crocodylus acutus |
Fish; crustaceans; deer; buffalo |
Hatchling |
Social |
Known to eat pebbles to aid digestion and buoyancy! |
Unknown |
Habitat loss and hunting |
Eyes and nostrils located on top of the head and snout |
American crocodile; Orinoco crocodile; Freshwater crocodile; Philippine crocodile; Mexican crocodile; Nile crocodile; New Guinea crocodile; Mugger crocodile; Estuarine crocodile; Cuban crocodile; Siamese crocodile; Dwarf crocodile; Slender-snouted crocodile |
3 months |
1 - 2 years |
Rivers; lakes; marshes; lagoons; mangrove swamps and estuaries |
Humans; Large felines; Birds of prey |
Carnivore |
Nocturnal |
Crocodile; Croc |
13 |
North; Central and South America; Africa; Asia; Australia |
Have changed little in 200 million years! |
Reptile |
BrownGreyBlackDull Olive |
Plate-like scales |
25 mph |
20 - 70 years |
18kg - 1;000kg (40lbs - 2;200lbs) |
1.7m - 7m (5.5ft - 23ft) |
4 - 12 years |
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| Curly Coated Retriever |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Curly coated retrievers are excellent swimmers. |
Omnivore |
Curly Coated Retriever |
A lively and fun-loving breed! |
Gun Dog |
BrownBlack |
Hair |
14 years |
95 lbs |
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Moderate |
High |
Average climate |
Moderate |
High |
$1200 |
Dog Sporting |
Male 60-95 lbs |
Female 60-95 lbs |
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| Dusky Dolphin |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Cetacea |
Delphinidae |
Lagenorhynchus |
Lagenorhynchus obscurus |
Anchovies; Sardines; Squid |
Calf |
Pod |
Communicates using whistles; squeaks and clicks! |
Not Known |
Hunting and commercial fishing |
Rounded black beak and tall; curved dorsal fin |
11 months |
Cooler waters near continental shelves |
Killer Whales; Sharks; Humans |
Carnivore |
1 |
Diurnal/Nocturnal |
Dusky Dolphin |
3 |
Across the southern hemisphere |
Communicates using whistles; squeaks and clicks! |
Mammal |
GreyBlueBlackWhite |
Smooth |
23 mph |
18 - 25 years |
80kg - 120kg (176lbs - 264lbs) |
1.6m - 2.1m (5ft - 7ft) |
4 - 5 years |
18 months |
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| Dwarf Crocodile |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Crocodilia |
Crocodylidae |
Osteolaemus |
Osteolaemus tetraspis |
Fish; Crustaceans; Frogs |
Hatchling |
Solitary |
Digs burrows in river banks to rest! |
25;000 - 100;000 |
Habitat loss and hunting |
Short and broad snout |
African Dwarf Crocodile; Black Crocodile; Bony Crocodile; Broad-Snouted Crocodile; Rough-Backed Crocodile |
3 months |
Up to a few weeks |
Rainforest rivers and swamps |
Crocodiles; Large Birds and Mammals |
Carnivore |
Nocturnal |
Dwarf Crocodile |
2 |
West Africa |
10 |
Digs burrows in river banks to rest! |
Reptile |
GreyYellowBlack |
Scales |
11 mph |
40 - 75 years |
18kg - 32kg (40lbs - 70lbs) |
1.7m - 1.9m (5.5ft - 6.25ft) |
4 - 5 years |
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| Eastern Bluebird |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Aves |
Passeriformes |
Turdidae |
Sialia |
Sialia sialis |
Insects; snails; spiders; beetles; earthworms; grasshoppers; katydids; crickets and other small invertebrates. |
Bluebirds drop straight down on their prey from their perch; much like leopards. |
20 million |
Habitat destruction; invasive species; pet cats |
The bright blue color of the male’s feathers |
Blue robin |
9.8 to 12.6 inches across |
About two weeks. |
Three to seven |
Habitat includes farmland; open country; parks; orchards; backyards; hedgerows |
Rodents; black bears; raccoons; snakes; cats; birds of prey and fire ants. |
Omnivore |
Bird |
Bluebird |
8 |
North and Central America east of the Rocky Mountains |
7 |
Nesting Abandoned woodpecker hole or other tree cavities a few feet from the ground. |
15 days |
1 |
RedBlueWhiteOrange |
Feathers |
17 mph |
Six to 10 years |
0.95 to 1.2 ounces |
6.3 to 8.3 inches |
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| Elk |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Artiodactyla |
Cervidae |
Cervus |
Cervus canadensis |
Baby ground-dwelling birds |
Calf |
Herd |
Adult males can jump eight feet vertically |
Unknown |
Diseases; parasites |
Large male antlers and bugling sound |
Wapiti; red deer |
240-262 days |
1 |
Mountain meadows; forests; forest edges |
Omnivore |
Cervid |
Elk; wapiti |
14 |
North America; Central Asia; East Asia |
Herd or solitary |
Brown |
Hair |
40 mph |
10-15 years in the wild; 20 years in captivity |
171-600kg (377-1;300lbs) |
0.75-1.5m (2ft 6in-4ft 11in) |
1.6-2.7m (5ft 3in-8ft 10in) |
16 months |
2 months |
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| English Shepherd |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Intelligent; shy and devoted |
Omnivore |
English Shepherd |
Highly intelligent and independent! |
Herd |
BlackWhiteTanBrindle |
Hair |
14 years |
27kg (60lbs) |
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Low |
Moderate |
Average climate |
High |
High |
$800 to $4;000 |
Dog Working |
Male 45-60 lbs |
Female 40-50 lbs |
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| Finnish Spitz |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Likes to bark a lot! |
Omnivore |
Finnish Spitz |
Likes to bark a lot! |
North |
RedGold |
Hair |
15 years |
33lbs |
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High |
Moderate |
Cold climate |
High |
Moderate |
$1;000 to $2;000 |
Dog Non-sporting |
Male 25-33 lbs |
Female 20-28 lbs |
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| Flat-Coated Retriever |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Flat-Coated Retrievers are one of the oldest retriever breeds |
they were bred beginning in the 19th century. |
Omnivore |
Flat-Coated Retriever |
A game retrieving gun-dog! |
Gun Dog |
Hair |
12 years |
32kg (70lbs) |
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High |
Moderate |
Average climate |
High |
High |
$1;500 to $2;500 |
Dog Sporting |
Male 60-70 lbs |
Female 60-70 lbs |
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| Florida Panther |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Felidae |
Puma |
Puma concolor couguar |
white-tail deer |
kittens |
Solitary |
Florida panthers can leap more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) in the air. |
125 |
Man |
Crooked tail |
Florida mountain lion; Florida cougar; Florida puma |
92-96 days |
1-3 |
Forests; wetlands; and grasslands |
Man |
Carnivore |
Mammals |
Florida panther |
1 |
Southeast U.S. |
Solitary |
WhiteTan |
Hair |
25 mph |
45kg-73kg (100lbs-160lbs) |
0.6m- 0.7m(24in-28in) |
1.8m – 2.3m (6ft-7.5ft) |
18 –36 months |
3-4 months |
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| Flying Lemur |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Dermoptera |
Cynocephalidae |
Insects |
Infant |
Mainly solitary |
The second pair of upper incisors in a flying lemur has a double root; which is unique for mammals. |
101;000 |
Habitat destruction; hunting |
Its ability to glide |
Colugo; cobego; flying cat; kagwang |
60 days for the Sunda; 105 days for the Philippine |
1 or 2 |
Tropical rain forests |
Humans; snakes; Philippine eagle |
Herbivore |
Mammal |
Flying lemur |
2 |
Southeast Asia |
Mostly solitary though can form small groups |
BrownGreyRedBlackWhite |
Fur |
22.5 mph |
About 15 to 17.5 years in captivity |
Sunda: 2 to 4.5 pounds |
Philippine 2.2 to 3.85 pounds |
Sunda 19.88 to 27.17 inches |
Philippine; 13 to 15 inches |
2 to 3 years |
6 months |
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| Fossa |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Eupleridae |
Cryptoprocta |
Cryptoprocta ferox |
Lemurs; Frogs; Lizards |
Cub |
Solitary |
Most closely related to the Mongoose! |
Less than 2;500 |
Habitat loss |
Webbed toes and retractable claws |
3 months |
Dense tropical forest |
Human; Crocodile |
Carnivore |
2 |
Nocturnal |
Fossa |
1 |
Madagascar |
Most closely related to the Mongoose! |
Mammal |
BrownRedBlack |
Fur |
35 mph |
15 - 20 years |
7kg - 12kg (15lbs - 28.5lbs) |
61cm - 80cm (24in - 32in)) |
4 years |
4 months |
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| German Shorthaired Pointer |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
German Shorthaired Pointers are used by the Air Force; TSA; and other organizations to sniff out explosives. |
Unique markings on body |
8-12 puppies |
Omnivore |
BrownBlackWhiteDark BrownChocolate |
Hair |
12-14 years |
45-60 lbs |
21-25 inches |
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Moderate |
High |
Average climate |
High |
High |
$800 to $4;000 |
Dog Sporting |
Male 45-60 lbs |
Female 45-60 lbs |
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| Gharial |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Reptilia |
Crocodilia |
Gavialidae |
Gavialis |
Gavialis gangeticus |
Fish; crustaceans; waterfowl; frogs |
Hatchling |
Solitary |
Males blow bubbles using the bump on their snout! |
182 |
Habitat loss and hunting |
Long and slender snout |
Indian gharial; Fish-eating gharial; Gavial |
3 months |
1 - 2 years |
Wide and calm slow-moving rivers |
Humans; Snakes; Birds of prey |
Carnivore |
Nocturnal |
Gharial |
2 |
Northern India and Nepal |
Found in the murky waters of Northern India! |
Reptile |
GreyOlive |
Plate-like scales |
15 mph |
30 - 50 years |
150kg - 250kg (330.7lbs - 551lbs) |
3.6m - 6.5m (11.8ft - 21ft) |
10 years |
|
| Giant Panda Bear |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Ursidae |
Ailuropoda |
Ailuropoda melanoleuca |
Bamboo; Fruits; Rodents |
Cub |
Solitary |
Bamboo makes up 99 per cent of their diet! |
2;000 |
Habitat loss |
Extension of wrist bone acts as a thumb |
Giant Bear Cat; Bamboo Bear |
5 months |
High-altitude; moist bamboo forest |
Omnivore |
1 |
Diurnal/Nocturnal |
Giant Panda; Giant Panda Bear |
1 |
Mountains of central China |
Bamboo makes up 99 per cent of their diet! |
Mammal |
BrownBlackWhite |
Fur |
20 mph |
20 - 35 years |
110kg - 250kg (242lbs - 551lbs) |
1.5m - 1.8m (4.9ft - 6ft) |
4 - 8 years |
12 - 15 months |
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| Gopher Tortoise |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Reptilia |
Testudines |
Testudinidae |
Gopherus |
Gopherus polyphemus |
Insects (occasionally) |
neonate; hatchling |
Solitary/Group |
It is the only species of tortoise native to Florida. |
700;000 |
habitat destruction |
Front legs resembling shovels |
Florida gopher tortoise |
90 days |
1-23 |
Pine Flatwoods; Pine-Oak sandhills; Rocklands; grasslands |
humans; birds of prey; cats and dogs; coyotes; raccoons; wild boars; bobcats |
Herbivore |
Reptile |
gopher tortoise |
1 |
southeastern United States |
colony; pod |
BrownYellowGrey-Brown |
Leather |
4.9 mph |
40-60 years |
8-15lbs |
9in-11in |
9-21 years |
3-5 days |
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| Greenland Shark |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Chondrichthyes |
Squaliformes |
Somniosidae |
Somniosus |
Somniosus microcephalus |
Smaller sharks and small whales; herring; cod and other fish; seals and squid. |
Pup |
Largely solitary |
This shark has the longest lifespan of any vertebrate. |
Several thousand |
Climate change; overfishing |
Their great age. |
Gurry; eqalussuaq; grey shark; sleeper shark |
Eight to 18 years |
10 |
Deep; cold; waters of the North Atlantic and the Arctic Oceans. |
Humans |
Carnivore |
Greenland shark food includes fish; marine mammals and carrion. |
Fish |
Greenland Shark |
1 |
Canada; Greenland; Iceland |
School or shiver |
GreyBlack-Brown |
Rough |
-0.24 mph |
250 to 500 years |
2200 pounds |
21 feet |
150 years |
|
| Guinea Pig |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Rodentia |
Caviidae |
Cavia |
Cavia porcellus |
Grass; Seeds; Flowers |
Pup |
Herd |
Communicate using chirps; squeaks and burbles! |
Unknown |
Habitat loss and hunting |
Four large front teeth |
Cavy; Little Pig |
58 - 72 days |
Grassland and mountain slopes |
Herbivore |
4 |
Diurnal |
Guinea Pig |
5 |
South America |
Natively found in the Andes Mountain range! |
Mammal |
BrownGreyBlackWhiteOrange |
Fur |
5.5 mph |
3 - 8 years |
0.5kg - 1.5kg (1lbs - 3.5lbs) |
20cm - 40cm (8in - 16in) |
3 months |
3 weeks |
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| Harbor Seal |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Phocidae |
Phoca |
Phoca vitulina |
Aquatic animals and ducks |
Pup |
Solitary/Group |
Harbor seals can dive as deep as 1400 feet |
350;000 to 500;000 |
Human activity; including hunting and pollution of habitat |
Their whiskers. Unlike other mammals; whose whisker follicles have two blood sinuses; the harbor seal’s whiskers have three. |
Common seal; Western Atlantic common seal; Eastern Atlantic common seal; Ungava or Lacs des Loups Marins seal; Pacific common seal; Insular seal |
About nine months |
1 |
Coastal waters of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans; the Baltic Sea and the North Sea |
Humans; sharks; polar bears; wolves; coyotes; killer whales |
Carnivore |
Fish; crustaceans; mollusks; ducks |
Mammal |
Harbor seal |
5 |
Western Asia; eastern Asia; Europe and North America |
BrownGreyWhiteTan |
Fur |
12 mph |
30 to 35 years for females; 20 to 25 years for males |
370 pounds |
6.1 feet |
3.72 years for females; 4 to 5 years for males |
Four to six weeks |
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| Havanese |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Havanese dogs are known to be overly attached to their owner families; often bonding with young children and older adults alike |
Omnivore |
Havanese |
These are the only dogs that are native to Cuba |
Toy |
Hair |
15 years |
13lbs |
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Silent |
Yes |
High |
Average climate |
Low |
High |
$800 to $1;200 |
Dog Toy |
Male 7-13 lbs |
Female 7-13 lbs |
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| Hawaiian Monk Seal |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Phocidae |
Neomonachus |
Neomonachus schauinslandi |
Fish; lobster; crab; octopus and squid |
Pup |
Mainly solitary |
Hawaiian name is 'Ilio-holo-i-ka-uaua;' meaning 'the dog which runs in rough waters. |
1400 |
Habitat loss |
Folds of skin around neck that look like a monk's robe |
Ilioholokauaua (the dog which runs in rough waters); na mea hulu (the furry one) and iliokai (seadog) |
9 months |
1 |
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands' waters and beaches |
Sharks |
Carnivore |
Mammal |
Monk seal |
Hawaiian inslands |
2 |
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands |
colony or rookery |
GreyWhite |
Fur |
5 mph |
30 years |
7-8 feet |
4 years |
1.5 months |
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| Hippopotamus |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Artiodactyla |
Hippopotamidae |
Hippopotamus |
Hippopotamus amphibius |
Grasses; Grain; Flowers |
Calf |
Herd |
Has pink anti-bacterial sweat! |
150;000 |
Hunting and habitat loss |
Ears; eyes and nostrils on top of the head |
Common Hippopotamus; Water Horse |
240 days |
Lakes; rivers and wetlands |
Herbivore |
1 |
Nocturnal |
Hippopotamus |
1 |
Sub-Saharan Africa |
Has pink anti-bacterial sweat! |
Mammal |
BrownGreyBlackPink |
Leather |
30 mph |
40 - 50 years |
1tonne - 4.5tonnes (2;200lbs - 9;900lbs) |
2m - 5m (6.5ft - 16.5ft) |
6 - 14 years |
18 months |
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| Hoary Bat |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Chiroptera |
Vespertilionidae |
Lasiurus |
Lasiurus cinereus |
Insects |
Pups |
Solitary/Group |
The hoary bat travels hundreds of miles south for the winter |
Unknown |
Habitat loss |
The white-tipped fur |
None |
Unknown |
1-4 pups |
Forests and trees |
Hawks; owls; kestrels; and snakes |
Carnivore |
Mammal |
Hoary Bat |
1 |
The Americas |
BrownGreyYellowBlackWhite |
Hair |
13 mph |
6-7 years |
20-35g (1oz) |
13-15cm (5-6in) |
43cm (17in) with wings extended |
About a year |
34 days |
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| Ibizan Hound |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
The first two Ibizan Hounds brought to the United States were Colonel and Mrs. Consuelo Seoane. |
Omnivore |
Ibizan Hound |
Intelligent; active and engaging by nature! |
South |
FawnRedWhite |
Hair |
14 years |
50 pounds |
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Moderate |
Moderate |
Warm climate |
High |
Moderate |
$1;500 to $2;000 |
Dog Sporting |
Male 45-50 lbs |
Female 40-45 lbs |
|
| Japanese Macaque |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Primates |
Cercopithecidae |
Macaca |
Macaca fuscata |
Fruit; Young Leaves; Seeds |
Infant |
Troop |
Has cheek pouches for storing food! |
50;000 |
Habitat loss |
Red and human-like; naked face |
Snow Monkey |
5 - 6 months |
Tropical forest and mountains |
Human; Wolf; Feral Dog |
Omnivore |
1 |
Diurnal |
Japanese Macaque |
2 |
Throughout Japan |
Has cheek pouches for storing food! |
Mammal |
BrownGrey |
Fur |
25 - 32 years |
5kg - 14kg (11lbs - 31lbs) |
80cm - 95cm (31.5in - 37.5in) |
4 - 5 years |
20 months |
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| Japanese Spitz |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
The Japanese Spitz is sometimes referred to as a cloud dog. |
Pure white coat with a mane-like neck. |
Charming; playful; affectionate; and loyal. |
Omnivore |
White |
Hair |
10-16 years |
10-25 pounds |
12-15 inches |
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Moderate |
High |
Cold climate |
Moderate |
High |
$1;000 to $2;500 for a new puppy |
Dog Non-sporting |
Male 10-25 lbs |
Female 10-23 lbs |
|
| Kangal |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Can run up to 35 miles per hour (56km). |
Dark muzzle and ears |
Anatolian Shepherd |
Loyal; protective; calm |
5-10 puppies |
Omnivore |
Sivas; Turkey |
GreyFawnBlackGoldCream |
Hair |
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Moderate |
Low |
Average climate |
High |
Moderate |
$1200-$2500 |
Dog Working |
Male 110-145 lbs |
Female 90-120 lbs |
|
| Komodo Dragon |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Reptilia |
Squamata |
Varanidae |
Varanus |
Varanus komodoensis |
Pigs; Deer; Water Buffalo |
Pup |
Solitary |
Only found on five Indonesian islands! |
3;000 - 5;000 |
Hunting and habitat loss |
Long and deep forked tongue to taste the air |
Komodo Monitor |
8 -9 months |
On hatching |
Open woodland and hillsides |
Carnivore |
20 |
Diurnal |
Komodo Dragon |
1 |
Komodo National Park |
Only found on five Indonesian islands |
Reptile |
BrownGreyCream |
Scales |
11 mph |
25 - 40 years |
70kg - 150kg (150lbs - 300lbs) |
2m - 3.1m (6.6ft - 10.3ft) |
5 years |
|
| Leopard |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Felidae |
Panthera |
Panthera pardus |
Deer; Warthog; Rodents |
Cub |
Solitary |
Spends much of the time high in the trees! |
Stable |
Trophy hunting and habitat loss |
Dense patterned fur and long; sharp teeth |
Panther |
90 - 105 days |
Rainforest; grassland and mountainous regions |
Carnivore |
3 |
Nocturnal |
Leopard |
7 |
Sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia |
Spends much of the time high in the trees! |
Mammal |
YellowBlackDark BrownGolden |
Fur |
30 mph |
10 - 15 years |
30kg - 90kg (66lbs - 198lbs) |
100cm - 190cm (40in - 75in) |
2 - 2.5 years |
3 months |
|
| Lion |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Felidae |
Panthera |
Panthera leo |
Antelope; Warthog; Zebra |
Cub |
Pride |
Lives in small groups called prides! |
23;000 |
Habitat loss |
Long and thick hairy mane of the male around the face |
African Lion |
110 days |
open woodland; scrub; grassland |
Carnivore |
3 |
Diurnal/Nocturnal |
Lion |
2 |
sub-Saharan Africa |
Lives in small groups called prides! |
Mammal |
BrownGoldTawnyBlonde |
Fur |
35 mph |
8 - 15 years |
120kg - 249kg (264lbs - 550lbs) |
1.4m - 2.5m (4.7ft - 8.2ft) |
2 - 3 years |
6 months |
|
| Marmoset |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Primates |
Callitrichidae |
Callithrix |
Callihrix jacchus |
Frogs; snails; lizards; spiders; insects. |
baby |
TroopGroup |
2;500 |
Deforestation and trafficking. |
Small long-tailed body with non-opposable thumbs |
Common marmoset; zaris; sagoin. |
4-5 months |
one to four |
Tropical forests; rainforest. |
Raptors; snakes; owls; wild cats; other mammals; other birds. |
Omnivore |
mammal |
Marmoset |
22 |
South America |
BrownBlackOrangeSilver |
Fur |
24 mph |
12-16 years; though may live longer than 20 years in captivity |
3.5 – 13 ounces |
7+ inches |
16-26 inches; with tail |
477 days for females |
382 days for males. |
6 months |
|
| Miniature Husky |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
The Miniature Husky has a double coat that it sheds twice annually. Also; some people confuse them with Alaskan Klee Kai; which have similar blue eyes. |
Energetic; athletic; playful; friendly; intelligent |
Omnivore |
9-11 |
BrownGreyRedBlackWhite |
Hair |
12-15 years |
Up to 35 pounds |
Up to 17 inches |
|
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Moderate |
High |
Warm climate |
High |
High |
$1;500-$2;500 |
Dog Working |
Male 25-35 lbs |
Female 20-30 lbs |
|
| Miniature Pinscher |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Stable rodents were kept in check by using it as a barnyard ratter. |
Its high stepping; hackney gait. |
High energy; brave and intelligent. |
Omnivore |
3-6 puppies. |
GreyFawnRedBlueBlackChocolate |
Hair |
15 mph |
15 years. |
|
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|
|
|
|
Moderate |
High |
Average climate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
$1;000 - $3;000. |
Dog Toy |
Male - lbs |
Female - lbs |
|
| Natterjack |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Amphibia |
Anura |
Bufonidae |
Epidalea |
Epidalea calamita |
Worms; spiders; woodlice |
Tadpole |
Solitary |
Can lay up to 7500 eggs |
Unknown |
Habitat loss |
Yellow stripe on its back |
Running toad |
8 to 15 days |
7500+ |
Sandy pieces of land |
Hedgehogs; foxes; herons |
Carnivore |
Amphibian |
Natterjack toad |
1 |
Europe |
Solitary |
BrownYellowGreenCream |
Permeable |
10-15 years |
0.14 - 0.67 ounces |
1 inch |
2-3 inches |
2 years |
3-4 weeks |
|
| Neapolitan Mastiff |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Neapolitan Mastiff dogs have a rather famous history; dating back to the Roman Empire and Julius Caesar. |
Omnivore |
Neapolitan Mastiff |
Fearless and extremely protective of it's home! |
Mastiff |
BlueBlackBrindleTawnyBlack-Brown |
Hair |
10 years |
200 lbs |
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
Moderate |
High |
Cold climate |
Low |
Moderate |
$5;600 to $8;500 |
Dog Working |
Male 150-200 lbs |
Female 120-175 lbs |
|
| Nyala |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Artiodactyla |
Bovidae |
Tragelaphus |
Tragelaphus angasii |
Calf |
Gregarious |
They have a high-pitched alarm call that sounds like a barking dog. |
30;000; conservation status is least concern |
Poaching; loss of habitat to an extent |
Males and females are so different that they can be taken for different species. |
Lowland nyala |
7 to 8 months |
1 |
Dry savannas and woodland near fresh water |
Lions; leopards; wild dogs; baboons; birds of prey and hyenas and humans |
Herbivore |
Mammal |
Nyala |
1 |
Southeastern Africa |
Herd |
BrownYellowWhite |
Hair |
36 mph |
18.5 year |
Males weigh 216 to 275.6 pounds; females 121 to 150 pounds |
Males stand 3.6 feet high at the shoulder; females about 2.95 feet |
53 to 77 inches |
11 to 12 months for females; 18 months for males |
7 months |
|
| Panther |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Felidae |
Panthera |
Panthera pardus; Panthera onca |
Deer; Tapir; Wild Boar |
Cub |
Solitary |
Prefers to hunt at night than during the day! |
Not Known |
Habitat loss |
Bright emerald green eyes |
Black Panther; Black Leopard; Black Jaguar |
90 - 105 days |
Forest; swampland and grasslands |
Carnivore |
3 |
Nocturnal |
Panther |
31 |
Asia; Africa; America |
Prefers to hunt at night than during the day! |
Mammal |
BlackDark Brown |
Fur |
71 mph |
12 - 15 years |
36kg - 160kg (79lbs - 350lbs) |
1.1m - 1.9m (43in - 75in) |
3 - 4 years |
3 months |
|
| Pere Davids Deer |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Artiodactyla |
Cervidae |
Elaphurus |
Elaphurus davidianus |
Fawn |
Social |
Less than 2;000 |
Loss of habitat and hunting |
Long legs; webbed feet; spread hooves |
Long legs; webbed feet; spread hooves |
Milu; Elaphure |
9 Months |
1 |
Swamps and marshlands |
Tigers; humans |
Herbivore |
1 |
Diurnal |
Pere David's Deer |
Northeastern and east-central China |
Has webbing between its toes; aiding in swimming! |
Mammal |
Hair |
18 mph |
18 years |
298 - 441 lbs |
3.9 ft |
6.5 ft - 7.21 ft |
2 years and 3 months |
3 Months |
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| Peregrine Falcon |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Aves |
Falconiformes |
Falconidae |
Falco |
Falco peregrinus |
Birds; mammals; insects |
Eyases |
Pair |
Fastest animal on Earth |
140;000 |
Pesticide use |
Dark head feathers and hooked beak |
Peregrine; duck hawk |
29-33Days |
2-5 |
Various |
Eagles; owls |
Carnivore |
Falcon |
Peregrine falcon |
1 |
Global |
BrownGreyWhite |
Feathers |
242 mph |
15 years |
0.3kg-1.5kg (0.7lbs-3.3lbs) |
0.25m-0.6m (0.7ft-2ft) |
0.3m-1.2m (1ft-4ft) |
3 years |
2 months |
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| Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
A small dog with a big; lively personality. |
Alert; friendly; and outgoing |
Omnivore |
Scent Hound |
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen |
FawnBlackWhiteTan |
Hair |
14 years |
40 lbs |
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High |
High |
Average climate |
High |
High |
At least $1;200 |
Dog Hound |
Male 27-40 lbs |
Female 27-40 lbs |
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| Pit Bull |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
It is a myth that pit bulls have locking jaws. |
A stocky; muscular build and a short; smooth coat. |
Stubborn; loyal; friendly; obedient; intelligent |
Omnivore |
5 |
United Kingdom |
BrownGreyFawnRedBlueBlackWhiteTanBlack-Brown |
Hair |
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Moderate |
Moderate |
Warm climate |
Moderate |
Poor |
$500-2;500 (95% pure; pets only) |
$2;500-6;000 (well-known breeder) |
Dog Terrier |
Male 29-80 lbs |
Female 24-75 lbs |
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| Polar Bear |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Ursidae |
Ursus |
Ursus maritimus |
Seal; Walrus; Seabirds |
Cub |
Solitary |
Could be extinct within the next 30 years! |
20;000 - 25;000 |
Global warming |
Clear not white fur and black skin |
Nanuuq |
6 - 9 months |
Coastal ice fields and floating ice |
Carnivore |
2 |
Diurnal |
Polar Bear |
1 |
Arctic Ocean |
Could be extinct within the next 30 years! |
Mammal |
YellowWhite |
Fur |
25 mph |
20 - 30 years |
150kg - 600kg (330lbs - 1;322lbs) |
2m - 2.5m (6.5ft - 8.3ft) |
3 - 5 years |
2 - 3 years |
|
| Puma |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Felidae |
Puma |
Felis concolor |
Rats; Deer; Sheep |
Cub |
Solitary |
Has longer back legs than front legs! |
50;000 |
Habitat loss |
Has a solid-coloured coat of fur |
Cougar; Mountain Lion |
3 months |
mountain forest and jungle |
Carnivore |
4 |
Crepuscular |
Puma |
7 |
North and South America |
Has longer back legs than front legs! |
Mammal |
BrownGreyYellowRed |
Fur |
30 mph |
10 - 15 years |
67kg - 105kg (148lbs - 231.5lbs) |
1.1m - 2m (43in - 78.7in) |
2 - 3 years |
2 months |
|
| Quetzal |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Aves |
Trogoniformes |
Trogonidae |
Pharomachrus; Euptilotis |
Pharomachrus; Euptilotis |
Fruits; Berries; Insects |
Chick |
Solitary |
The tail feathers of the male can be 1m long! |
50;000 |
Habitat loss and capture |
Soft and deep but loud calls |
Trogon |
18 days |
4 weeks |
High and moist cloud forests |
Squirrels; Owls; Hawks |
Omnivore |
Crepuscular |
Quetzal |
6 |
Central America |
2 |
The tail feathers of the male can be 1m long! |
Bird |
BrownGreyRedBlueWhiteGreen |
Feathers |
20 - 25 years |
200g - 225g (7oz - 8oz) |
35cm - 40.5cm (14in - 16in) |
5 - 6 years |
|
| Quokka |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Diprotodontia |
Macropodidae |
Setonix |
Setonix brachyurus |
Grasses; Leaves; Fruits |
Joey |
Family units |
Makes runways through the long grasses! |
20;000 |
Habitat loss |
Rounded body; ears and snout |
27 days |
Dense vegetation close to water |
Foxes; Cats; Dogs |
Herbivore |
1 |
Nocturnal |
Quokka |
1 |
south-west Australia |
Makes runways through the long grasses! |
Mammal |
BrownGreyRed |
Fur |
20 mph |
5 - 10 years |
1.5kg - 4.5kg (3.3lbs - 10lbs) |
40cm - 54cm (16in - 19in) |
10 - 12 months |
8 months |
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| Rat Terrier |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Rat terriers were popular with farmers before 1930 because of their ability to kill rodents. |
Perceptive and stubborn |
Omnivore |
Terrier |
Rat Terrier |
FawnBlueBlackWhiteChocolate |
Hair |
15 - 18 years |
35 lbs |
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High |
Moderate |
Warm climate |
Moderate |
High |
$700 |
Dog Terrier |
Male 12-35 lbs |
Female 12-35 lbs |
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| Red Finch |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Aves |
Passeriformes |
Fringillidae |
Haemorhous |
Haemorhous mexicanus |
Grains; seeds; flowers |
Chick |
Social |
Red finches can form flocks of over 100 birds. |
67 million - 1.7 billion in North America |
Captured for pets |
Bright red breast of male |
House finch |
12 to 17 days |
3-6 |
Desert grassland; open desert; oak savannah; suburban areas; shrubland |
Domesticated cats; skunks; hawks; raccoons; snakes; rats; Blue jays |
Herbivore |
Bird |
Red finch |
3 |
United States; Canada; Mexico |
Social |
BrownRedWhite |
Feathers |
139 months |
0.67 to 0.78 oz |
3-4 in |
5.5 i |
1 year |
19 days |
|
| Red Fox |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Vulpes |
Vulpes vulpes |
Rabbits; mice; voles; birds; frogs; fish; eggs; and fruits and vegetables |
Kits or pups |
Family units |
The red fox actually has many different variations of fur; including silver and brown. |
Millions |
Hunting |
The bushy tail |
Silver fox or cross fox |
49-55 days |
1-13 |
Forests; grasslands; tundra; prairie; deserts; and mountains |
Wolves; cougars; lynxes; bobcats; eagles; and owls |
Omnivore |
1-13 |
Red fox |
1 |
North America; Europe; Asia; North Africa; and Australia |
BrownGreyRedBlackSilver |
Hair |
31 mph |
2-4 years in the wild; 10-12 in captivity |
6.5-24 lbs |
16 inches |
36-42 inches |
10 months |
56-70 days |
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| River Otter |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Musteliodae |
Lontra |
Lontra canadensis |
Fish; frogs; crayfish; birds; and reptiles |
Pups or kittens |
SolitaryGroupPair |
The river otter can hold its breath for up to 8 minutes |
Over 100;000 |
Loss of habitat |
Long; narrow body |
American otter; fish otter |
58 days |
one to six |
Ponds; lakes; rivers |
Bobcats; coyotes; alligators; raptors |
Carnivore |
mammal |
river otter |
13 |
North America |
social |
Brown |
Fur |
15 mph |
nine years |
18 pounds |
3 to 4 feet |
2 to 3 years |
14 weeks |
|
| Roe Deer |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Artiodactyla |
Cervidae |
Capreolus |
Capreolus capreolus |
Fawn |
Herd |
The roe is one of the most popular game animals in Europe |
15 million mature individuals |
Habitat loss and hunting |
The male’s prominent antlers |
The western roe deer; European roe; or roebuck |
Up to 10 months |
1-3 fawns |
Forests; grasslands; and meadows |
Wolves; lynxes; and foxes |
Herbivore |
Grass; leaves; berries; and buds |
Mammal |
Roe Deer |
1 |
Europe and Western Asia |
BrownBlackWhite |
Hair |
37 mph |
10-15 years |
22-30kg (48-66lbs) |
95-135cm (3-4.4ft) |
105-120cm (3.5-4ft) |
14-36 months |
4-5 months |
|
| Rooster |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Aves |
Galliformes |
Phaisianidae |
Gallus |
Gallus domesticus |
Insects |
Chick |
Sociable |
Will mate with the entire flock! |
23 billion |
Humans; predators |
Bushy tailfeathers |
Cock; cockerel; capon |
21 days |
2 to 4 |
Farms |
Foxes; coyotes; raccoons |
Omnivore |
Bird |
Rooster |
1 |
Worldwide |
Flock |
BrownRedBlueBlackWhiteGreen |
Feathers |
9 mph |
8 to 15 years |
2 to 3 feet tall |
10 to 16 inches |
16 to 26 weeks |
2 months |
|
| Roseate Spoonbill |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Aves |
Ciconiiformes |
Threskiornithidae |
Ajaja |
Ajaja ajaja |
Minnows; Shrimp; Insects |
Chick |
Flock |
The only Spoonbill in the western hemisphere! |
Sustainable |
Water pollution |
A long; spatula-shaped bill |
110cm - 130cm (43in - 51in) |
3 weeks |
1 month |
Shallow wetlands and mangrove swamps |
Alligators; Coyotes; Humans |
Omnivore |
Diurnal |
Roseate Spoonbill |
1 |
Gulf Coast; Central and South America |
3 |
The only Spoonbill in the western hemisphere! |
Bird |
RedBlackWhitePink |
Feathers |
10 - 15 years |
1.2kg - 1.8kg (2.6lbs - 4lbs) |
60cm - 80cm (23.6in - 31.4in) |
3 - 4 years |
|
| Rottweiler |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Loyal; affectionate; calm; quiet; sensitive and protective |
Carnivore |
Rottweiler |
Strong; loyal and self-assured! |
Working |
BlackTan |
Hair |
12 years |
132lbs |
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Low |
Moderate |
Warm climate |
Moderate |
Moderate |
$1;150 |
Dog Working |
Male 110-132 lbs |
Female 77-105 lbs |
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| Saiga |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Artiodactyla |
Bovidae |
Saiga |
Saiga tatarica |
calves |
Herd |
Large noses help filter out dust |
50;000-150;000 |
poaching |
Large nose with downward-facing nostrils |
5 months |
1-2 |
arid grasslands; steppes |
wolves; dogs; foxes; humans |
Herbivore |
Herd |
grasses; lichen |
Antelope |
Saiga |
2 |
Central Asia |
BrownGreyYellow |
Hair |
80 mph |
10-12yrs |
30-45kg (66-99lbs) |
0.6-0.8m (2-2.5 ft) |
1-1.5m (3.2-5ft) |
8 months to 2 years |
4 months |
|
| Saluki |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
Puppy |
The Saluki is one of the fastest dog breeds in the world. |
4-8 puppies |
Omnivore |
Fertile Crescent |
FawnRedWhiteGoldTanCream |
Hair |
43 mph |
10-17 years |
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Moderate |
Moderate |
Warm climate |
High |
Moderate |
$1;000 to $2;500 |
Dog Hound |
Male - lbs |
Female - lbs |
|
| Siberian Ibex |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Cetartiodactyla |
Bovidae |
Capra |
Capra sibirica |
Kid |
Gregarious |
There’s a population of Siberian ibex in New Mexico |
Around 256;573 individuals in the wild; but its conservation status is near threatened. |
Humans; snow leopards; habitat destruction |
The male’s huge; curved; ridged horns |
Gobi ibex; Mongolian ibex; Himalayan ibex; Central Asian ibex; Altai ibex; Tian Shan ibex |
About 6 months |
1 |
Mountains; rocky; semi-arid places; alpine meadows |
Humans; snow leopards; golden eagles; wild dogs; wolves; wolverines |
Herbivore |
Mammal |
Siberian Ibex |
1 |
Central Asia |
Herd |
BrownGreyBlack |
Hair |
43.5 mph |
15 to 17 years; 22 in captivity |
66 to 220 pounds |
26 to 43 inches at the shoulder |
51 to 65 inches |
Two years for females; as long as five years for males |
Five to eight months |
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| Sperm Whale |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Cetacea |
Physeteridae |
Physeter |
Physeter macrocephalus |
Squid; sharks; skates; fish |
Pod/Solitary |
Holds breath for up to 90 minutes at a time |
300;000 to 450;000 |
Human activity; climate change |
Size and huge head |
Cone-shaped teeth and enormous body size |
Cachalot |
14 to 16 months |
Water Salt |
6 - 9 |
Ocean |
Sharks; Humans; Killer Whales |
Carnivore |
1 |
Squid |
Cetacean Common nam |
Sperm Whale |
4 |
Each tooth weighs 1kg! |
GreyWhite |
Smooth |
23 mph |
Up to 60 years |
35 to 45 tons |
49 to 59 feet |
|
| Squirrelfish |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Actinopterygii |
Beryciformes |
Holocentridae |
Holocentrus |
Holocentrus adscensionis |
Meroplankton; shrimp |
Fry |
Social |
Uses vibrations to communicate with other fish |
Habitat loss |
Large protuberant eyes |
Soldierfish; striped squirrelfish |
48-72 hours |
Water Salt |
8.1-8.4 |
500-1;000 |
Tropical and subtropical reefs |
Larger fish and sea birds |
Carnivore |
Social |
Fish |
Squirrelfish |
70 |
Atlantic Ocean |
School |
RedSilver |
Scales |
2-4 years |
1-2 inches |
6-10 inches |
5 inches |
|
| Stabyhoun |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis lupus |
It is a versatile; all-around working breed and pet. |
Stabij; Stabijhoun; Fryske Stabij; Beike; Dutch Stabyhoun; Stabij; Frisian Pointer |
Gentle; sensitive; and active |
Omnivore |
Stabyhoun |
BlackWhiteOrangeChocolate |
Hair |
12 to 15 years |
55lbs |
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High |
Moderate |
Cold climate |
Moderate |
High |
$1;000-$3;200 |
Dog Sporting |
Male 50-55 lbs |
Female 45-50 lbs |
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| Tasmanian Tiger |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Dasyuromorphia |
†Thylacinidae |
†Thylacinus |
†Thylacinus cynocephalus |
Birds; kangaroos; wombats; emus; possums; wallabies. echidnas; bettongs; bandicoots; potoroos and small livestock |
Joey |
Solitary |
The Tasmanian tiger could open its mouth almost 90 degrees. |
Possibly extinct |
Humans |
Marsupial pouch |
Tasmanian wolf; thylacine; kaparunina; loarinna; laoonana; coorinna; kanunnah; cab-berr-one-nen-er; lagunta; can-nen-ner |
Two weeks; possibly |
Two to four joeys |
Grasslands and forests; rainforests |
None; save humans and dingos |
Carnivore |
Marsupial |
Tasmanian tiger |
1 |
Tasmania |
Solitary |
TanDark Brown |
Fur |
Eight to 10 years |
18 to 66 pounds |
24 inches at the shoulder |
39 to 51 inches plus 20 to 26-inch tail |
Unknown |
Two months |
|
| Texas Spiny Lizard |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Reptilia |
Squamata |
Phrynosomatidae |
Sceloporus |
Sceloporus olivaceous |
Beetles; wasps; grasshoppers |
Hatchling |
Solitary |
They hold push-up competitions! |
Unknown |
Predators |
Blue patches on male’s belly |
Tree lizard; fence lizard |
90 to 100 days |
4 to 20 |
Forests; scrublands; backyards |
Snakes; raptors; weasels; lizards |
Carnivore |
Reptile |
Texas spiny lizard |
10 |
Mexico; U.S. |
Lounge |
BrownGreyBlackWhite |
Scales |
35 mph |
2 to 7 years |
2 inches |
8 to 12 inches |
1 year |
At birth |
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| Umbrellabird |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Aves |
Passeriformes |
Cotingidae |
Cephalopterus |
Cephalopterus |
Fruit; Frogs; Insects |
Chick |
Solitary |
Migrates up and down the mountains! |
Declining |
Habitat loss |
Umbrella-like crest and black feathers |
66cm - 71cm (26in - 28in) |
Water Saltwater |
1 month |
8 - 10 weeks |
Low and high altitude rainforest |
Omnivore |
Diurnal |
Umbrellabird |
3 |
Central and South America |
1 |
Migrates up and down the mountains! |
Bird |
Black |
Feathers |
12 - 20 years |
320g - 570g (11.3oz - 20oz) |
38cm - 50cm (15in - 20in) |
2 - 4 years |
nan |
| Unau (Linnaeus’s Two-Toed Sloth) |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Pilosa |
Choloepodidae |
Choloepus |
Choloepodidae didactylus |
Insects; small vertebrates |
Baby sloths; pups |
Solitary |
Its top speed is 0.17mph |
Unknown |
Predation; habitat loss; car collisions |
Two toes on front legs |
Linnaeus's two-toed sloth; Linne's two-toed sloth; Megalonychidae |
6 months |
1 |
Rainforests |
harpy eagles; jaguars; ocelots; anaconda snakes; domestic dogs; and humans |
Omnivore |
Vegetation; insects; small vertebrates |
Xenarthran |
unau; two-toed sloth; southern two toed-sloth |
1 |
South America |
BrownGreyGreen |
Hair |
0.17 mph |
20-40 years |
8.8-17.6lbs |
23-28 inches |
3 years for females; 4-5 years for males |
1 year |
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| Vampire Bat |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Chiroptera |
Phyllostomidae |
Desmodontinae |
Cows; Pigs; Tapir |
Pup |
Solitary |
Have a heat sensor on the end of their nose! |
Sustainable |
Habitat loss |
Razor-sharp front teeth |
3 - 4 months |
15cm - 18cm (5.9in - 7in) |
Tropical and subtropical regions |
Eagles. Hawks; Humans |
Carnivore |
1 |
Nocturnal |
Vampire Bat |
3 |
Central and South America |
Have a heat sensor on the end of their nose! |
Mammal |
BrownGreyBlack |
Fur |
25 mph |
8 - 12 years |
19g - 57g (0.7oz - 2oz) |
7cm - 9.5cm (2.75in - 3.75in) |
9 - 10 months |
3 - 5 months |
|
| Unau Linnaeuss Two-Toed Sloth |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Pilosa |
Choloepodidae |
Choloepus |
Choloepodidae didactylus |
Insects; small vertebrates |
Baby sloths; pups |
Solitary |
Its top speed is 0.17mph |
Unknown |
Predation; habitat loss; car collisions |
Two toes on front legs |
Linnaeus's two-toed sloth; Linne's two-toed sloth; Megalonychidae |
6 months |
1 |
Rainforests |
harpy eagles; jaguars; ocelots; anaconda snakes; domestic dogs; and humans |
Omnivore |
Vegetation; insects; small vertebrates |
Xenarthran |
unau; two-toed sloth; southern two toed-sloth |
1 |
South America |
BrownGreyGreen |
Hair |
0.17 mph |
20-40 years |
8.8-17.6lbs |
23-28 inches |
3 years for females; 4-5 years for males |
1 year |
|
| Wandering Albatross |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Aves |
Procellariiforms |
Diomedeidae |
Diomedea |
Diomedea exulans |
Cephalopods; crustaceans; fish |
Chick |
Solitary/Pairs |
Featured in “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner†|
25;500 |
Longline fishing |
Enormous wingspan |
Goonie; snowy albatross; white-winged albatross; great albatross |
3-4 meters (10 to 12 feet) |
11 weeks |
7-8 months |
1 |
Juveniles – skua; sheathbill; cat; goat; pig |
adults – none |
Carnivore |
Bird |
Albatross |
1 |
Southern oceans |
BlackWhitePink |
Feathers |
67 mph |
Over 50 years |
5.9-12.7 kilograms (13-28 pounds) |
107-135 centimeters (3 feet 6 inches-4 feet 5 inches) |
11-15 years |
|
| West Highland Terrier |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Carnivora |
Canidae |
Canis |
Canis Lupus |
The Black and White Whiskey bottles highlight a Scotland Westie. |
Omnivore |
West Highland Terrier |
Most commonly white in colour! |
Terrier |
Hair |
15 years |
10kg (22lbs) |
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Moderate |
Yes |
Low |
Average climate |
High |
High |
$1;000 |
Dog Terrier |
Male 15-22 lbs |
Female 13-16 lbs |
|
| Zebra |
Animalia |
Chordata |
Mammalia |
Perissodactyla |
Equidae |
Equus |
Equus zebra; Equus quagga; Equus grevyi |
Grasses; Leaves; Buds |
Foal |
Herd |
Stripe patterns are unique to each individual! |
Declining |
Habitat loss |
Long; slender legs and one toe on each foot |
Mountain Zebra; Common Zebra; Plains Zebra; Burchells Zebra; Grevys Zebra |
10 - 12 months |
Open grassland and plains |
Herbivore |
1 |
Diurnal |
Zebra |
3 |
Eastern and Southern Africa |
Stripe patterns are unique to each individual! |
Mammal |
BrownBlackWhite |
Hair |
25 mph |
20 - 30 years |
220kg - 405kg (485lbs - 893lbs) |
2m - 2.75m (6.6ft - 9ft) |
3 - 4 years |
11 months |
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