Cheetah (Mammal) - 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.
Reindeer (Mammal) -
Reindeer is a species of deer native to Arctic, Subarctic, tundra,
boreal and mountainous regions of northern Europe, Siberia and North
America. Reindeer is the only deer that has been domesticated.
Reindeer eat mostly grass. In winter they often eat lichen, moss and
fungi. They are herd animals and live in groups.
Anteater (Mammal) -
Anteaters can be found in Central and South America. They live in
grasslands, woodlands, rainforests and deciduous forests. They are
toothless creatures. They use their long and sticky tongue to catch
prey. There are four types of anteaters. Some of them are near
threatened species.
Dog (Mammal) - There are currently around 800
different species of domestic dog worldwide. Dogs are used by Humans
for hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police,
military and more recently, aiding handicapped individuals. This
impact on human society has given them the nickname "man's best
friend.”
Bear (Mammal) - 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.
Banteng (Mammal) - Banteng
are mainly found in the Southeast Asia. They are working animal
mainly used in farms. They are also bred for their meat.
Donkey (Mammal) - Donkey is known as a working animal.
After human labour, the donkey is the cheapest form of agricultural
power. Donkeys are used to be ridden, used for threshing, raising
water, milling and other work.
Bison (Mammal) - Bison are
massive animals, characterised by their long, shaggy brown coats,
have poor eyesight but acute hearing and an excellent sense of
smell. Bison are herbivores and eat simple foods. Their main
foodstuff is grass and sedges. Their lifespan is 15 – 20 years.
Bongo (Mammal) - Bongo is a
herbivorous, nocturnal forest antelope. Bongos are characterised by
a striking reddish-brown coat, black and white markings,
white-yellow stripes and long slightly spiralled horns. They are
found in African dense forest mosaics.
Frog (Amphibian) - Frogs
are a diverse and largely carnivorous group of short-bodied,
tailless amphibians composing the order Anura. Frog have long hind
legs, elongated ankle bones, webbed toes, no claws, large eyes and a
smooth or warty skin. Like other amphibians, oxygen can pass through
their highly permeable skins.
Yak (Mammal) - Yaks have
been kept primarily for their milk, fibre and meat.
Yaks are used to transport goods
across mountain passes for local farmers and traders. The average
lifespan of a yak is about 20 years.
Fox (Mammal) - The fox is a
scavenger carnivorous dog, generally found in the areas of northern
hemisphere. Fox is a nocturnal mammal. Fox tend to live for 6 – 7
years.
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