Coati (Mammal) - Coati is
medium-sized mammal that is native to North, Central and South
America. Coati has thick fur that is light brown or black-coloured
on the back and lighter in colour on the bottom side of the body.
Coati is an omnivore. Its eats seeds, fruits, nuts, insects, birds,
eggs and small reptiles. Coati can survive 7 to 8 years in the wild.
Buffalo (Mammal) - Buffaloes are used in farming for
ploughing, tilling rice fields etc. Buffalo milk is processed into a
large variety of dairy products. The bones and horns are often made
into jewellery. Horns are used for the embouchure of musical
instruments, such as ney and kaval.
Jaguar (Mammal) - 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.
Clouded Leopard (Mammal) -
The Clouded leopard is a rare cat species. It is a medium-sized
felid, found from the Himalayan foothills through mainland Southeast
Asia into China. Clouded leopards hunt in trees as well as on the
ground. They are one of the few cats who are arboreal. They have
average life span of around 11 years.
Dhole (Mammal) - Dhole is a
type of Asian wild dog, that can be found in India, Korea, China,
Russia, Malaysia, Indonesia and Java. Dholes can be reddish brown,
grey or beige in colour. Inner part of the ears and chest are white.
Tail is darker in colour. Dholes have large, round ears and
excellent sense of hearing. Dholes can survive up to 10 years in the
wild.
Coyote (Mammal) - Coyote is
a member of the canine family can be found in the USA, Mexico and
Canada. Coyote's fur ranges from greyish brown to reddish brown. Fur
on their belly is usually white. Colour of their body helps them
blend with their environment. Coyotes are excellent runners. Average
lifespan in the wild is between 10 and 14 years.
Tortoise (Reptile) -
Tortoises is a land-dwelling reptile. Tortoises have a hard outer
shell to protect them from predators.The tortoise's shell can range
in size from a few centimetres to a couple of metres, depending on
the species of tortoise. Tortoises have one of the longest lifespans
of any animal, some individuals are known to have lived longer than
150 years.
Alligator (Reptile) -
Alligator is a genus in the order Crocodilia. There are two living
species, the American alligator and the smaller Chinese alligator.
Alligators are carnivorous and live along the edges of permanent
bodies of water, such as lakes, swamps and rivers. They dig burrows
in which they rest. Their average life span is about 50 years in the
wild.
Crocodile (Reptile) -
Crocodiles are large aquatic reptiles that live throughout the
tropics in Africa, Asia, the Americas and Australia. Crocodiles live
in rivers, lakes & dams. Their colours range from brown to grey
and have different patterns covering them. They have sharp claws and
teeth. They can hold their breath for a maximum of about two hours
underwater.
Killer Whale (Mammal) -
Killer Whales are cetaceans. They are the largest dolphins in the
world, called 'whales' because of their size. Killer whale's mostly have black skin with white patches.They are found in all the world's
oceans, from the cold of the Arctic to the tropical seas.
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