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Monday 23 January 2017

Chart 252 - Wild Animals 2

Contains images of Wild Animals
Wild Animals Chart

Spectrum Chart - 252 : Wild Animals 2

  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  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.
  1. Elephant – Elephants are the largest land-living mammal in the world. Elephants are herbivores and can spend up to 16 hours days collecting leaves, twigs, bamboo and roots. There are two species of elephant, the Asian elephant and the African elephant. Lifespan of Elephants is 55 – 70 years.
  1. Deer – Deer are the ruminant mammals forming the family Cervidae. They are herbivorous animal. Deer have long legs typically suited to the environments they live in. Male deer grow new antlers each year. Deer have lifespan of 10 – 20 years.
  1. Jaguar – The jaguar is the 3rd largest of the big cats after the tiger and the lion. They are only found in the Americas.They have a large, broad head with jaws so strong that they are said to have the most powerful bite of all the world's cats. Their lifespan in 12 – 15 years.
  1. 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.
  1. Panda – Panda, is a bear native to south central China. It is easily recognised by the large, distinctive black patches around its eyes, over the ears, and across its round body. Panda eats almost exclusively bamboo in the forest. Their lifespan ranges between 20 – 35 years.
  1. Hippopotamus – The name hippopotamus means ‘river horse.’ Hippopotamuses spend a large amount of time in water such as rivers, lakes and swamps. Hippopotamuses have short legs, a huge mouth and a body shaped like a barrel. Hippos typically live for around 45 years.
  1. Panther – Panthers are type of wild cats that inhabit America, Asia and Africa. They can be found in rainforests, swamps, savannas, mountains and even deserts. They are carnivores. Panthers can live up to 12 years in wild.
  1. Red Stag – Red Stag or Red Deer is one of the largest deer species. They are the fourth-largest deer species behind moose, elk and sambar deer. They are typically 175 to 250 cm long and weighs around 160 to 240 kg. Their Average life span is 10 – 13 years.
  1. Puma - Puma is also commonly known as the Cougar, Mountain Lion and Catamount. Puma is a large, secretive cat predominantly found in the mountains from southern Canada to the tip of South America. Average lifespan of puma is 10 – 15 years.

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