Chart 124 - Wild Animals

Wild Animals Chart

Spectrum Chart - 124 : Wild Animals

1. Tiger – Tiger is the biggest species of the cat family. Tiger is the national animal of India. Today the tigers are a near endangered species with only a handful still roaming the Asian jungles. Average lifespan of tiger is 18 to 25 years.

2. Zebra – Zebra has a unique pattern of black and white stripes. They are mainly found in Africa. Zebra are part of the equidae family along with horse and donkeys. Their lifespan is 20 – 30 years.

3. Gorilla – Gorillas are large apes that are native to Africa. Gorillas are herbivores and eat leaves, shoots, roots, vines and fruits. It is said that the DNA of gorillas is 98-99% identical to human DNA. Their lifespan ranges between 35 - 50 years.

4. Bear – Bears are large dog like mammals found all around the world. Most bears are nocturnal & solitary animals. Bears have been hunted for their meat and fur. Expected lifespan is between 15 – 35 years.

5. Giraffe – Giraffes are the tallest living animals in the world. A fully grown up giraffe is 14 feet tall & weighs up to 680 kg. A giraffe's habitat is usually found in African savannas, grasslands or open woodlands. Lifespan of giraffe ranges between 20- 25 years.

6. Leopard – Leopards are part of the cat family. Leopards are well known for their cream and gold spotted fur. A leopard’s body is built for hunting. They have sleek, powerful bodies and can run at speeds of up to 57 km/h. Leopards are mostly nocturnal, hunting their prey at night. Average lifespan is between 10-15 years.

7. Rhinoceros – Rhinoceros means ‘nose horn.’ Rhinoceros averages about 1.5 tons in weight & have thick, protective skin that is roughly 1.5 cm thick. Rhinoceros are often hunted by humans for their horns. Rhinoceros have the lifespan of about 35 to 50 years.

8. Fox – The fox is a scavenger carnivorous dog. Foxes are characterised by sharp muzzle and fluffy tail. Colour of the fur can be red, brown, black, grey, silver or white. Tip of the tail is always white. Tips of their ears and feet are always black. Fox is a nocturnal mammal. Fox tend to live for 6 – 7 years.

9. Cheetah – Cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world. They can reach a top speed of around 113 km per hour. Cheetahs cannot climb trees and have poor night vision, hence cheetahs hunt for food during the day. Average lifespan is between 10-12 years.

10. Lion – Lions are known as “King of the Jungle.” Currently they are found in only two areas of the world and are classified into two subspecies. Asiatic lions live in India's Gir Forest; African lions live in central and southern Africa. Average lifespan of Lion is 12 – 15 years in wild.

11. Chimpanzee – The Chimpanzee is a species of ape that is natively found in western and central Africa. They are thought to be the most intelligent animals on the planet after humans. Chimpanzee is an omnivorous animal. They have the lifespan of 50 – 60 years.

12. Wolf – Wolves are excellent hunters and have been found to be living in more places in the world than any other mammal except humans. The wolf is the ancestor of all breeds of domestic dog. Lifespan of wolf is between 10 to 12 years.

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