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Aardvark,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Tubulidentata,Orycteropodidae,Orycteropus,Orycteropus afer,Africa,"Termites, Ants",Cub,Solitary,Unknown,Habitat loss,"Long, sticky tongue and rabbit-like ears","Antbear, Earth Pig",7 months,Sandy and clay soil,Omnivore,1,Nocturnal,Aardvark,18,Sub-Saharan Africa,Can move 2ft of soil in just 15 seconds!,Mammal,BrownGreyYellow,Hair,25 mph,23 years,60kg - 80kg (130lbs - 180lbs),1.05m - 2.20m (3.4ft - 7.3ft),2 years,3 months,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Aardwolf,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Hyaenidae,Proteles,Proteles cristata,Africa,Termites and other insects,Cubs or pups,Solitary,,Habitat loss,The thick mane that runs along the back,"Maanhaar-jackal, termite-eating hyena, and civet hyena",90 days,Savannas and grasslands,Carnivore,,,aardwolf,1,Sub-Saharan Africa,,,BrownYellowBlack,Hair,,15 years,17-31lbs,33-41in,1.5-2 years,3-4 months,2-5,"Jackals, lions, and leopards",mammal,16-20in,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Abyssinian,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,Africa,,,,,,,aka Aby or Abys for short,,,Omnivore,6,,Abyssinian cat,,,The oldest breed of cat in the world!,Cat,BrownGreyBlackWhiteBeige,Hair,,13-15 years,6-10 lbs,,,,,,Shorthair,,Silky fur and almond shaped eyes,Intelligent and curious,Easy,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Addax,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Addax,Addax nasomaculatus,Africa,,Calf,Social,Less than 500 in the wild,"Overhunting, poaching, habitat destruction, climate change, human activity.","Its long, beautiful, spiral horns"," White antelope, screwhorn antelope, bakr al wahsh",257 to 264 days,Desert and semidesert habitats,Herbivore,,,Addax,1,"Areas of Niger, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Libya, Sudan, reintroduced into Tunisia and Morocco",,herd,WhiteGrey-Brown,Hair,,19-25 years,,47 to 51 inches with a 9.8 to 13.8 inch tail,"Two years for males, two to three years for females",5 to 9 months,1-2,"Humans, big cats such as lions and leopards, medium-sized cats such as servals, hyenas and African wild dogs",Mammal,"Males 41 to 45 inches at the shoulder, females 37 to 43 inches at the shoulder",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Adelie Penguin,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Sphenisciformes,Spheniscidae,Pygoscelis,Pygoscelis adeliae,Antarctica,"Krill, Fish, Squid",Chicks,Colony,5 million,Rapid ice melt,Small white circle around each eye,,,Antarctic land and ocean,Carnivore,,Diurnal,Adelie Penguin,1,Coastal Antarctica,Eats up to 2kg of food per day!,Bird,,Feathers,45 mph,10 - 20 years,3kg - 6kg (7lbs - 13lbs),,2 - 3 years,,,"Leopard Seal, Skua Gull, Killer Whale",,40cm - 75cm (16in - 30in),,,,Asia,Eurasia,Ocean,35cm - 70cm (14in - 27.5in),2 months,90 days,2,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Aesculapian snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Zamenis,Zamenis longissimus,Asia,"Rodents, shrews, moles, birds, eggs, lizards, and insects",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,10 eggs,,Aesculapian snake,,,,,BlackOliveMulti-colored,,,25-30 years,,3-6.6 feet,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,,,,,No,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Affenpinscher,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,3,,Affenpinscher,,,First bred in 17th century Germany!,Dog,GreyBlack,Hair,,,,,,,,,Terrier,,Dark wiry-haired body and dark eyes,Alert and inquisitive,Medium,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Afghan Hound,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Asia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,7,,Afghan Hound,,,First used as a shepherd and hunter!,Dog,BrownBlackWhiteGold,Hair,,,,,,,,,Hound,,Long fur and pointed muzzle,Alert yet reserved and lively,Moderately Easy,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
African Bullfrog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Pyxicephalidae,Pyxicephalus,Pyxicephalus adspersus,Africa,,"Tadpole, polliwog, larva",Solitary,Unknown,"Habitat destruction, hunting, pet trade",Size,"Pixie frog, Giant African Bullfrog",,"Deserts, high veld, floodplains, grassland, savanna, farms, marshes, ponds, lakes",Carnivore,,,African bullfrog,1,Sub-Saharan Africa,,,YellowCreamOliveLight-Brown,Permeable,,45 years,0.9 to 18 kilograms (2 - 4 pounds),11.43 - 25.4 centimeters (4.5 - 10 inches),1.5 - 2 years,,As many as 4000 eggs laid at a time,Humans,Amphibian,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Reptiles, small mammals, small birds, insects, amphibians, including other frogs",Fresh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
African Bush Elephant,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Proboscidea,Elephantidae,Loxodonta,Loxodonta africana africana,Africa,"Grass, Fruit, Roots",Calf,Herd,"300,000",Poaching and habitat loss,"Large, rounded ears",African Elephant,20 - 24 months,"Forest, savannah and flood plains",Herbivore,1,Diurnal,African Bush Elephant,1,central and southern Africa,Can drink up to 50 gallons a day,Mammal,BrownGrey,Leather,25 mph,60 - 70 years,"3,600kg - 5,400kg (7,900lbs - 12,000lbs)",,11 - 20 years,6 - 18 months,,"Human, Lion, Hyena",,3m - 3.5m (10ft - 12ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
African Civet,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Viverridae,Civettictis,Civettictis civetta,Africa,"Rodents, Snakes, Frogs",Pup,Solitary,Abundant,Habitat loss,Black band around their eyes,,60 - 70 days,Tropical rainforest,Omnivore,3,Nocturnal,African Civet,1,across sub-Saharan Africa,Secretes up to 4g of musk every week!,Mammal,BrownGreyYellowBlackWhiteTan,Fur,,15 - 20 years,1.4kg - 4.5kg (3lbs - 10lbs),,11 - 12 months,8 - 10 weeks,,"Lions, Snakes, Leopards",,43cm - 71cm (17in - 28in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
African Clawed Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Pipidae,Xenopus,Xenopus laevis,Africa,"Small Fish, Insects, Spiders",Tadpole,Solitary,Abundant,Water pollution,Clawed front toes,Platanna,,Warm stagnant water with grassland,Carnivore,,Nocturnal,African Clawed Frog,1,eastern and southern Africa,A particularly ferocious amphibian!,Amphibian,BrownGreyAlbino,Permeable Scales,5 mph,8 - 15 years,25g - 220g (1oz - 8oz),2.5cm - 12cm (1in - 5in),10 - 12 months,,,"Snakes, Birds, Small Mammals",,,,,,,,,,4 - 5 days,,,,,,Fresh,5 days,"2,000",,,,,,,,,,,,,
African Forest Elephant,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Proboscidea,Elephantidae,Loxodonta,Loxodonta cyclotis,Africa,"Grass, Fruit, Roots",Calf,Herd,"200,000",Poaching and habitat loss,"Rounded ears and thin, straight tusks",African Elephant,22 - 24 months,"Forest, savannah and flood plains",Herbivore,1,Diurnal,African Forest Elephant,1,central and southern Africa,Have large rounded ears to help keep them cool!,Mammal,BrownGrey,Leather,24 mph,60 - 70 years,"900kg - 3,000kg (1,984lbs - 6,613lbs)",,11 - 20 years,5 years,,"Human, Lion, Hyena",,2m - 3m (6.6ft - 9.8ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
African Grey Parrot,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Psittaciformes,Psittacidae,Psittacus,Psittacus erithacus,Africa,,,,"630,00 to 13 million","Habitat destruction, pet trade, pesticides, hunting",,"Congo grey parrot, grey parrot, Congo African grey parrot",,"Lowland forests, mangroves, savannas, gardens",Herbivore,,,African grey parrot,1,Central and West Africa,,,GreyRed,,42 mph,"23 years in the wild, up to 60 years in captivity",14.75 to 18.5 ounces,13 inches,,,three to five,"Birds of prey, monkeys, terrestrial predators",bird,,,,,,,,18 to 20.5 inches,30 days,,4,,,,,,,Tree cavity,12 weeks,,,,,,,,,,,
African Palm Civet,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Nandiniidae,Nandinia,Nandinia binotata,Africa,"Rodents, Snakes, Frogs",Pup,Solitary,Locally abundant,Habitat loss,"Snout with sharp, pointed teeth",Two-Spotted Palm Civet,64 days,Tropical rainforest,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),,2 - 3 years,2 months,,"Lions, Snakes, Leopards",,43cm - 71cm (17in - 28in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
African Penguin,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Sphenisciformes,Spheniscidae,Spheniscus,Spheniscus demersus,Africa,"Fish, Squid, Crustaceans",Chick,Colony,"140,000",Habitat disruption,Pink glands above their eyes,Jackass Penguin,,Rocky Ocean Islands,Carnivore,,Diurnal,African Penguin,1,south-west African coast,The only penguin species in Africa!,Bird,GreyBlackWhite,Feathers,12.4 mph,10 - 15 years,2kg - 5kg (4.4lbs - 11lbs),,3 - 4 years,,,"Sharks, Fur Seals, Gulls",,60cm - 68cm (24in - 27in),,,,Ocean,,,,40 days,3 - 5 months,2,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
African Tree Toad,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Bufonidae,Nectophryne,Nectophryne afra,Africa,"Insects, Worms, Snails",,,,,,,,Tropical lowland forest,Carnivore,,Solitary,,,Central Africa,Found in tropical moist lowland forests!,,BrownBlackWhiteTan,Permeable,5 mph,3 - 5 years,2g - 5g (0.07oz - 0.18oz),2.5cm - 3.8cm (1in - 1.5in),,,,"Fish, Toads, Birds",Amphibian,,Small body size and webbed feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,100,,,,,,,,,,,,,
African Wild Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Lycaon,Lycaon pictus,Africa,"Antelope, Warthog, Rodents",Pup,Pack,"Less than 5,000",Habitat loss,Four toes on each foot rather than five,"Hunting Dog, Painted Dog, Painted Wolf",70 days,Open plains and savanna,Carnivore,8,Crepuscular,African Wild Dog,1,sub-Saharan Africa,Also known as the painted dog!,Mammal,BrownGreyRedBlackWhiteGoldTan,Fur,45 mph,10 - 13 years,17kg - 36kg (39lbs - 79lbs),75cm - 110cm (29in - 43in),12 - 18 months,3 months,,"Lions, Hyenas, Humans",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Agama Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Agamidae,Agama,,Africa,"Insects, reptiles, small mammals.",Hatchlings,Group,Unknown,Habitat loss,The bright blue or red colors of the dominant male.,Dragon lizards,8-10 weeks,"Forests, deserts, plains, and urban areas",Omnivore,,,Agama,,Sub-Saharan Africa,,,BrownBlueBlackWhiteGreen,Scales,,Up to 25 years,About 1kg (2lbs),12-30cm (5-12in),1-2 years,,5-7 eggs,"Snakes, birds, and small mammals",Lizards,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Insects, reptiles, small mammals, flowers, grasses, and fruits",,,,,,,,,,
Aidi,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Africa,,Puppy,,,,,"Atlas Mountain Dog, Atlas Shepherd Dog, Berber Dog, Chien de l'Atlas, and Chien de montagne de l'Atlas",,,Omnivore,,,Aidi,,,,,RedBlackWhiteTawny,Hair,,12-15 years,,,,,5-8 puppies,,Mammal,,,protective and playful,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Morocco,,,,,,,,,
Ainu,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,7,,Ainu Dog,,,An innate sense of direction!,Dog,BrownGreyWhiteTan,Hair,,,,,,,,,Working,,Sharply pointed ears and upturned tail,"Fearless, determined and loyal",Hard,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Airedale Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,8,,Airedale Terrier,,,"Very intelligent, independent and strong-minded!",Dog,BrownBlackTan,Hair,,,,,,,,,Terrier,,Long muzzle and square body,"Friendly, adaptable and courageous",Fairly Easy,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Airedoodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Akbash,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,8,,Akbash,,,Often used as a guard dog!,Dog,BrownWhite,Hair,,,,,,,,,Guard,,Big head and powerful jaws,"Calm, independent, brave and protective",Hard,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Akita,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,7,,Akita,,,"Very clean, intelligent and loyal!",Dog,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Hair,,10 – 15 years,130 lbs,,,,,,Working,,Pointed ears and upward curving tail,"Intelligent, courageous and fearless",Medium - Hard,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Akita Shepherd,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyRedBlackWhiteBrindleSilver,Hair,,10 to 13 years,120 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Loyal, hard-working, and courageous",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Alabai,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyBlackWhiteBrindleMulti-colored,Hair,,12 – 15 years,110+ lbs,,,,,,,,,"Independent, proud, and affectionate",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Alaskan Husky,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyRedBlackWhite,Hair,,10 – 12 years,65 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Energetic, hard-working, and affectionate",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Alaskan Klee Kai,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,Puppy,,,,"the contrasting colored facial mask with the well-defined nose bar down the center of the muzzle, and goggles around the eyes",,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyRedBlackWhite,Hair,,13-16 years,,,,,1-5 puppies,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Alaska,,,,,,,,,
Alaskan Malamute,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,6,,Alaskan Malamute,,,Often used as sled dogs!,Dog,GreyBlackWhite,Hair,,,,,,,,,Working,,Pointed face and upturned tail,"Affectionate, friendly and loyal",Medium,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Alaskan Shepherd,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyRedBlueBlackWhiteCreamSilver,Hair,,9-13years,85 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Loyal, attentive, and hard-working",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Albacore Tuna,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Scombriformes,Scombridae,Thunnus,Thunnus alalunga,Ocean,,,School,More than a million,Overfishing,The long pectoral fin that stretches across the body,Longfin tuna,A few days,Oceans,Carnivore,,,Albacore tuna,1,,,,GreyBlueSilver,Smooth,50 mph,10 - 12 years,Up to 80lbs,1.2m (4ft),,,,"Sharks, billfish, rays, humans, and other tunas",Ray-finned fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, crustaceans, cephalopods, and mollusks",Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Albatross,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Procellariiformes,Diomedeidae,,Diomedeidae,Africa,"Squid, krill, and fish",Chicks,Colonial Nesting,Varies by species,Depletion of prey from overfishing,The large size,Mollymawk or gooney bird,A few months,Open seas and oceans,Carnivore,,,Albatross,,The Southern Hemisphere and North Pacific,,,BrownGreyYellowRedBlackWhite,Feathers,50 mph,Up to 50 years,Up to 22lbs (10kg),Up to 4.4ft (1.2m),5 to 10 years,,1,"Humans, sharks, cats, and rats",Bird,,,,,North-America,Ocean,Oceania,Up to 3.3m (11ft),,3 to 10 months,,,,,,,,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,
Aldabra Giant Tortoise,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Testudines,Testudinidae,Geochelone,Geochelone gigantea,Ocean,"Grasses, Leaves, Flowers",Hatchling,Herd,"200,000",Habitat loss,"Large, high-domed shell",Giant Tortoise,,Grasslands and swamps,Herbivore,,Diurnal,Aldabra Giant Tortoise,1,Aldabra atoll in the Indian Ocean,One got to be 255 years old!,Reptile,BrownBlackTan,Scales,0.3 mph,80 - 255 years,150kg - 250kg (330lbs - 550lbs),90cm - 120cm (3ft - 4ft),20 - 30 years,,,"Giant Crab, Humans, Cats",,,,,,,,,,8 months,,15,,,,,3 - 6 months,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Alligator,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Crocodilia,Alligatoridae,Alligator,Alligator mississippiensis,Asia,"Fish, Snakes, Turtles",Hatchling,Solitary,1 million/less than 100,Water pollution,Muscular tail half the total body length,Gator,,Marsh and swampland,Carnivore,,Diurnal/Nocturnal,Alligator,2,southern USA and China,They have two sets of eyelids!,Reptile,BrownGreyYellowBlackGreen,Scales,15 mph,30 - 60 years,181kg - 363kg (400lbs - 800lbs),2.5cm - 4.5m (8ft - 15ft),10 - 12 years,,,"Human, Birds, Raccoon",,,,,,North-America,Ocean,,,2 months,,35,,,,Brackish,1- 2 years,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Alligator Gar,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Lepisosteiformes,Lepisosteidae,Atractosteus,Atractosteus spatula,Central-America,,,Solitary,Unknown,Overhunting,Sharp teeth,Garpike,6-8 days,"Rivers, lakes, swamps, bayous, and estuaries",Carnivore,,,Alligator Gar,1,,,,BrownGreyYellowWhiteGreen,Scales,,About 50 years,Up to 350lbs,Up to 3m (10ft),,,,Humans and alligators,Ray-finned fish,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,"Fish, turtles, birds, and mammals",Fresh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Alpaca,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Camelidae,Vicugna,Vicugna pacos,South-America,,Cria,Herd,Least concern,Loss of rangeland,Hypoallergenic fleece,Vicugna,242-345 days,"Farms, temperate high meadow",Herbivore,,,Alpaca,1,"Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Chile",,,BrownFawnBlackWhiteTanDark BrownCreamChocolateCaramelBeigeChestnutWhite-BrownBlack-BrownSandyGoldenBlondeLight-Brown,Fur,35 mph,15-20 years,48-84 kilograms (106-185 pounds),120-225 centimeters (4-7 feet),Females 18 months; males two to three years,Around six months,One,,,81-99 centimeters (32-39 inches) to withers,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Hay, pasture grass and/or silage",,,,,,,,,,
Alpine Dachsbracke,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,8,,Alpine Dachsbracke,,,Good companion and hard-working breed!,Dog,BrownRedBlack,Hair,,12 years,,,,,,,Scent Hound,,"Elongated body and short, stocky legs","Fearless, friendly and intelligent",Easy,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Alpine Goat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Capra,Capra aegagrus hircus,Europe,,Kids,Herd,,Habitat reduction,"Tall, slightly curved horns","French Alpine, British Alpine, Rock Alpine",155 days,"Domestic, mountains",Herbivore,,,Alpine goat,,,,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Hair,15 mph,15-18 years,135-175 lbs,,2 years,8 weeks,1.75,"Wolves, mountain lions, bobcats, and other carnivores",Mammal,32 inches,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, vegetation",,,,,,,,,,
Alusky,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteSilver,Hair,,10 to 15 years,100 lbs,,,,,,,,,Energetic and friendly,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Amazon Parrot,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Psittaciformes,Psittacidae,Amazona,,Central-America,,,,"The populations of many wild Amazon parrots haven’t been quantified, but 58 percent of these parrots are now considered endangered as of 2021. As of 2020 there were 2361 yellow-naped Amazon parrots, and there are an estimated 9000 to 10,000 red-tailed amazons in the wild. On the other hand, the Imperial amazon is considered critically endangered, and there may be only 50 adult birds in the wild.","Pet trade, habitat destruction",Their colorful feathers,"Sisserou, turquoise-fronted parrot, yellow-shouldered parrot, mercenary amazon, red-tailed parrot, cuca",,"Woodlands, savannas, rainforests, palm groves, cloud forests, moist forests, mountain forests",Herbivore,,,Amazon Parrot,35,"South America, the Caribbean, Mexico, South Africa, Europe",,,YellowRedBlueGreenPurple,Feathers,50 mph,As long as 100 years,7.6 ounces to 32 ounces,10 to 20 inches long,,,Two to five,"Monkeys, birds of prey, snakes",Bird,,,,,South-America,,,8 inches to 11.26 inches,About a month,,,,,,,,,Tree cavity,Two months,,,,,,,,,,,
Amazon River Dolphin (Pink Dolphin),Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Cetacea,Platanistoidea,Platanistidae,Platanistoidea,South-America,,,,,,,,,Large tropical rivers and estuaries,Carnivore,1,School,,,,Also known as the 'Pink Dolphin',,GreyPink,Smooth,18 mph,12-18 years,100-200kg (220-440lbs),,,,,Human,Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, Prawns, Frogs",,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Ambrosia Beetle,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Coleoptera,,,,North-America,Fungi,Larvae,Solitary,,,The long oddly shaped shell,,one month,"Anywhere with hardwood trees, conifers, and woody shrubs",Omnivore,,,Ambrosia Beetle,,,,,BrownRedBlack,Exoskeleton,,up to one year,1-5mg,0.1-0.3in,A few weeks or months,,up to 60 eggs,"Insects, spiders, reptiles, frogs, mammals, and birds",inesct,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
American Alsatian,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,American Alsatian,,,,,BlackGoldCreamSilver,Hair,,,66-88 pounds,,,,,,,24-26 inches,,"Calm, friendly, and loyal",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
American Bulldog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,8,,American Bulldog,,,Can jump up to 6ft high!,Dog,BrownRedBlackWhiteTanBrindle,Hair,,,,,,,,,Mastiff,,Small pendant shaped ears and strong body,Assertive but loyal and friendly,Hard,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
American Cocker Spaniel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,4,,American Cocker Spaniel,,,"Merry, outgoing, and eager to please!",Dog,BrownGreyFawnRedBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,,,,,,,,Gun Dog,,"Long, dropped ears and feathered feet","Friendly, happy and enthusiastic",Easy,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
American Cockroach,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Blattodea,Blattidae,Periplaneta,Periplaneta americana,Africa,organic and decaying matter,Nymph,Colony,,extermination by humans,two sets of wings,"ship cockroach, kakerlac, waterbug and Bombay canary",6-8 weeks,"Moist regions, within manmade structures",Omnivore,,,"Roach, waterbug",1,"North America, Spain, Portugal, Africa, Middle East",,intrusion (then infestation),BrownRed,Exoskeleton,3.4 mph,90 to 706 days,0.105g,29mm – 53mm (1.1in – 2.1in),6-12 months,,9–10 egg cases on average (up to 90 cases),,insect,7mm (0.28in),,,,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
American Coonhound,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,7,,American Coonhound,,,Easygoing and people-friendly!,Dog,BrownBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,12 years,,,,,,,Working,,"Long ears and strong, muscular legs",Sweet and even-tempered,Medium,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
American Dog Tick,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Ixodida,Ixodidae,Dermacentor,Dermacentor variabilis,North-America,Blood,Larvae,Solitary,,Ingestion by mites or nematodes,Brown bodies with variable tan markings,"Wood tick, dog tick",1-30 days,,Omnivore,,,Dog tick,1,North America,,Ticks,Brown,Exoskeleton,,1-5 years,,3-15 mm,50-600 days,,"3,000-5,000 eggs",,Arachnid,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
American Eskimo Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,5,,American Eskimo Dog,,,The American Eskimo has splendid all white fur and an upturned tail,Dog,White,Hair,,13 - 15 years,,,,,,,,,"Bright, white coat and pointed ears",Playful and smart,Fairly easy,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
American Foxhound,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,7,,American Foxhound,,,"Sweet, kind, loyal, and very loving!",Dog,BlackWhiteTan,Hair,,10 to 12 years,,,,,,,Hound,,"Long legs and wide, flat ears","Mix of affectionate, loving, and stubborn",Medium,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
American Hairless Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
American Leopard Hound,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,puppy,,,,,American Leopard Cur,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,YellowBlueBlackTanBrindle,Hair,42 mph,12-15 years,,,,,5-8 puppies,,mammal,,,"Intelligent, athletic, and friendly",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,United States,,,,,,,,,
American Pit Bull Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,8,,American Pit Bull Terrier,,,These dogs are very energetic and would be up for a game at any given point of time,Working dog,BrownBlackWhiteTanBrindle,Hair,,8 to 15 years,,,,,,,Mastiff,,Small and sharply pointed ears,"Friendly, loyal, playful, affectionate, and slightly stubborn sometimes",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
American Pygmy Goat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Capra,Capra aegagrus hircus,North-America,,Kid,Herd,,,Small size,"Pygmy Goat, African Pygmy, Dwarf Cameroon",5 months,"Rocky terrain, Hillsides, Plains, Farmland",Herbivore,,,Pygmy goat,,United States,,,GreyBlackWhiteCaramel,Fur,,8-12 years,30-90 lbs,18-33 inches,2-4 months,8 weeks,1-4,"dogs, coyotes, bobcats",Mammal,15-20 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Greens and grains,,,,,,,,,,
American Robin,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Turdidae,Turdus Linnaeus,Turdus migratorius,Central-America,"earthworms, caterpillars, grasshoppers, beetle grubs, spiders, and snails",fledling,,310 million,pesticides,orange chest,,,"woodland, shrubland, and residential",Omnivore,,,American robin,7,North America,,,GreyBlackWhiteOrange,Feathers,36 mph,2 years,75-77g,8-11in,,,3-5,"birds of prey, snakes, and cats",bird,,,,,Europe,North-America,,12-16in,12-14 days,,,,,,,,,tree forks and dense shrubs,,,,,1,,,,,,,
American Staffordshire Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,6,,American Staffordshire Terrier,,,Bred to be extremely friendly!,Mastiff,BrownBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,Dominant and stubborn yet loyal,Should be trained from a very early age using assertive techniques and should be intensively socialised with other dogs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
American Toad,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Bufonidae,Anaxyrus,Anaxyrus americanus,North-America,"Aquatic vegetation and algae, a wide variety of insects and other invertebrates, slugs, beetles, snails, and earthworms.",Tadpoles,Solitary/Group,"Unknown, due to constant fluctuations in different regions.",Snakes (Eastern hognose snakes),Warts on skin,,2-14 days,"Semi-permanent pool or pond, dense vegetation patches",Omnivore,,,American Toad,3,"Semi-permanent pool or pond, dense vegetation patches",,,BrownGreyOliveLight-Brown,Permeable,,"Talking about lifespan, they can live more than 10 years if taken care of, usually do not survive more than a year or two in the wild",Less than 1 lbs,50 to 100 mm,2 to 3 years,,"4,000-8,000 eggs",Snakes (Eastern hognose snakes),Frog (Amphibian),50 to 100 mm,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
American Water Spaniel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,5,,American Water Spaniel,,,Friendly and intelligent!,Gun Dog,BrownBlackDark Brown,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, quiet and calm","Should be trained from an early age using short, ongoing sessions as assertive training methods tend to be ineffective",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Amur Leopard,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Panthera,Panthera pardus orientalis,Asia,"Deer, Cattle, hares, small mammals",,,103 as of 2018,Poaching and habitat loss,,,90-105 days,Forests,Carnivore,2-3 cubs,Solitary,Amur leopard,,Russia's Far East,The Amur leopard may be the rarest big cat on Earth!,Mammal,,Hair,,10 - 15 years in wild; up to 20 in captivity,25kg - 48kg (55lbs - 106lbs),90 cm - 180 cm (3ft - 6ft) excluding tail,,,,Human poaching and competition with Siberian tigers,,,,,,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Anaconda,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Boidae,Eunectes,"E. murinus, E. notaeus, E. deschauenseei, E. Beniensis",South-America,"Rodents, medium sized mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles",Hatchlings,,Unknown,"Poaching, habitat loss",Their tremendous weight and length,"Giant anaconda, common anaconda, common water boa, sucuri",6 months,"Swamps, river, heavy forest",Carnivore,,Nocturnal,Anaconda,4,South America,,,Olive-Grey,Scales,10 mph,,,,,,20-40,,Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Saltwater,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Anatolian Shepherd Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,9,,Anatolian Shepherd Dog,,,Guards it's master's flocks!,Guard,BrownFawnRedBlueWhiteBrindleCream,Hair,,11-13 years,80-150 pounds,,,,5-10 pups,,,27-29 inches,,"Courageous, powerful, protective, calm and devoted.",Should be trained from an early age and respond best to motivational training as they can be dominant and stubborn,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Anchovies,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Clupeiformes,Engraulidae,,,Ocean,Recently hatched fish and planktons,,School,"20,700 metric tons","Halibut, salmon, sharks, bluefish, striped bass, weakfish, and other fishes",Protruding upper jaw that extends to behind their eyes,,,"Salt waters and brackish waters, as well as in temperate waters",Omnivore,,,,144,,,,Green,Scales,,4 years,A few ounces,"5 to 6 inches, 10 inches at the maximum",,,,"Humans, halibut, salmon, sharks, bluefish, striped bass, weakfish, and other fishes",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Brackish,,,,,Recently hatched fish and planktons,,,,,,,,,,
Angelfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Perciformes,Pomacanthidae,,,Ocean,,,Social,Unknown,Water pollution,Brightly colored scales,,1-3 days,Coral reefs,Omnivore,,,Angelfish,90,,There are 70 different species!,,YellowBlueBlackWhiteGreen,Scales,,Up to 15 years,Up to 2 pounds,8 to 12 inches,,,,"Larger fish, barracudas, sharks",Perciformes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Sponges, algae",Salt,,,,,Fish,,,,6.5 - 7.2,,,,,,
Anglerfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Lophiiformes,,,,Ocean,Crustaceans and fish,,Solitary,Unknown,,The lure,Seadevils,Up to a few weeks,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyYellowBlackGreen,Skin,,Up to 25 years,Up to 110lbs,Up to 1.2m (4ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Angora Ferret,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mustelidae,Mustela,Mustela furo,Europe,"Mice, rats, gophers, birds, small mammals, small birds, small reptiles, small amphibians.",Pups,Solitary,Unknown,Other household pets,"Long thin body, small nose, long and shiny fur.",Ferret,42 days,"Forests, grasslands.",Carnivore,,,Angora ferret,1,,,,BrownBlackWhiteSandy,Fur,15 mph,5-9 years,1.5 – 4.5 lbs.,18 – 21 inches,4 – 8 months,7+ weeks,8,"Wolves, dogs.",Mammal,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Angora Goat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Capra,Capra aegagrus hircus,Africa,,Kid,Herd,,Coyotes,Angora goats produce mohair fiber.,Angoras,150 days,Farms,Herbivore,,,Angora goats,1,Worldwide,,Flock,RedBlackWhite,Hair,,10 years,82kg-100kg (180lbs-220lbs),127cm(50in),6-7 months,4-6 months,1,Coyotes,Mammals,91cm-122cm(38in-48in),,,,Asia,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,North-America,,,Oceania,South-America,,,,
Anole Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Dactyloidae,Anolis,,Central-America,Insects,hatchlings,,,Other reptiles,"On most species, the brightly colored dewlap on the neck of the males","American green anole, Carolina green anole, American anole, Carolina anole, North American green anole, red-throated anole, American Chameleon",,,Omnivore,,,Anole Lizard,,The Americas,,Territorial,BrownRedWhiteTanGreen,Scales,,2 - 7 years,,4 - 20 in.,18 months,,1 - 2 eggs,"Snakes , other Reptiles , Birds",Reptile,0.5 in. - 2 in.,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Ant,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Hymenoptera,Formicidae,,Formicidae,Africa,,,,,,,,,Soil and cavities in wood and plants,Omnivore,"1,000",,Ant,12000,Worldwide,First evolved 100 million years ago!,,BrownRedBlack,Shell,,,,2mm - 25mm (0.08in - 1in),,,,"Insects, Echidna, Anteater",,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Leaves, Fungi, Insects",,,,,,Leaves,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Antarctic scale worm,Animalia,Annelida,Polychaeta,Phyllodocida,Polynoidae,Eulagisca,Eulagisca gigantea,Ocean,"pantopoda sea spiders, fish and other marine life",,Solitary,,predators,overlapping scales and golden bristles,"bristle worms, gold scale worms or polychaetes",,"Antarctica and the Southern Ocean at a depth of 1,706 to 2,198 feet (520 to 670 meters)",Carnivore,,,Antarctic scale worm,1,"Antarctica, the Southern Ocean",,,YellowGoldGrey-Brown,Bristled hairs,,,unknown,20cm,unknown,,,Cock shrimp,Annelid,10cm,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Anteater,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Xenarthra,Myrmecophagidae,Tamandua,Myrmecophaga Tridactyla,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Forest and grasslands,Omnivore,1,Solitary,,,,Found throughout the Southern Hemisphere!,,BrownGreyBlackTan,Fur,18 mph,9 - 20 years,18kg - 40kg (40lbs - 88lbs),0.9m - 2.1m (3ft - 7ft),,,,"Puma, Snakes, Jaguar",Mammal,,Elongated snout and long sticky tongue,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,"Ants, Termites, Insects",,,,,,Ants,,,,,,,,,,
Antelope,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Forest and grasslands,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,Renew their horns every year!,,BrownRedTan,Fur,43 mph,10 - 25 years,"500kg - 900kg (1,100lbs - 2,000lbs)",,,,,,Mammal,1m - 1.5m (3 - 5ft),Long legs and curved antlers,,,Asia,Eurasia,North-America,,,,,,,"Grass, Shoots, Seeds",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Ape,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Hominidae,,Hominoidea,Africa,Varies,"Infant, baby",Community-minded,Various,Humans,Varies,Varies,Eight months,"Mountains, rainforests, forests",Herbivore,,,,26,Africa and Asia,,Tribe,BrownRedBlueBlackGreen,,,50 years; longer for humans,Varies,Varies,,,One,"Crocodiles, Eagles, big cats",,Varies,,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Appenzeller Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,6,,Appenzeller Dog,,,Herding dog by nature!,Sennenhund,BlackWhiteTan,Hair,,12 – 14 years,,,,,,,,,,Energetic and alert,Should be trained from an early age and respond best to firm and consistent training,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Switzerland,,,,,,,,,
Apple Head Chihuahua,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Central-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnRedBlueBlackGoldTanCreamSilverChocolate,Hair,,14 to 16 years,6 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Sassy, courageous and loyal",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Arafura File Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Acrochordidae,Acrochordus,Acrochordus arafurae,Asia,Fish,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,10 to 27,,Elephant trunk snake,,,,,,,,10 years,,Fish,,,,,,,Gray with black splotches,,,Oceania,,,,,,,No,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Arapaima,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Osteoglossiformes,Arapaimidae,Arapaima,,South-America,"fish, insects, seeds",,Solitary,,"Overfishing, habitat destruction",,Pirarucu,,,Omnivore,,,Arapaima,4,,,,RedBlackGreenLight-Brown,Scales,,20 years,200kg-220kg (440lbs - 485lbs),10ft-15ft (3m-4.5m),,,,"humans, caimans",Bonytongue,,Red tail,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,6.0 - 6.5,,,,,,
Arctic Fox,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Vulpes,Vulpes lagopus,Eurasia,,kit,,,,,,,Polar forest regions,Carnivore,5,Solitary,,,,Extremely thick winter fur!,,GreyBlackWhite,Fur,30 mph,7 - 10 years,1.4kg - 9.4kg (3lbs - 21lbs),70cm - 110cm (28in - 43in),,,,"Snowy Owl, Wolf, Polar Bear",Mammal,,Thick fur that changes colour with season,,,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,"Lemmings, voles, hares, other small rodents, berries, insects",,,,,,Lemmings,,,,,,,,,,
Arctic Hare,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Lagomorpha,Leporidae,Lepus,Lepus Arcticus,North-America,,,,,,,,,Tundra and rocky areas,Herbivore,6,Herd,,,,Eats berries found in the snow!,,GreyWhite,Fur,40 mph,3 - 8 years,4kg - 5kg (9lbs - 12lbs),48cm - 67cm (19in - 26in),,,,,Mammal,,Thick fur that changes colour with seasons,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Willow, Flowers",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Arctic Wolf,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canus Lupus Arcticus,North-America,,,,,,,,,Grass plains and tundra forests,Carnivore,4,Pack,,,,Incredibly versatile and adaptive!,,GreyWhite,Fur,46 mph,7 - 10 years,25kg - 40kg (55lbs - 88lbs),60cm - 91cm (24in - 36in),,,,Human,Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Deer, Elk, Moose",,,,,,Deer,,,,,,,,,,
Arizona Bark Scorpion,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Scorpiones,Buthidae,Centruriodes,Centruroides sculpturatus,Central-America,"insects, spiders, centipedes and other scorpions",scorplings,Colonial Nesting,,natural predators and pesticides,"2 pedipalps like ""crab claws""",,9 months,deserts,Carnivore,,,Arizona Bark Scorpion,1,"California, Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico",,,Light-Brown,Exoskeleton,,5-7 years,2 ounces,7-8 centimeteres,1 year,1 to 3 weeks (leaves mother's back),up to 30,,Anthropod,less than 0.25 inches,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Arizona Black Rattlesnake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Crotalus,C. cerberus,North-America,"Lizards, amphibians, small mammals, and occasionally birds.",Neonate,Semi-socialCommunity-minded,,,,"Arizona black rattlesnake, black rattlesnake, black diamond rattlesnake, brown rattlesnake, Cerberus rattlesnake, mountain diamond-back; often called a timber rattlesnake.",,"Forests, leaf litter",Carnivore,,DiurnalSolitarySociableor Nocturnal Depending on Region and Season,,,,,,BrownGreyYellowFawnRedOlive-GreyGrey-Brown,Scales,,15-20 years,,2-4 feet,,,4-10,"Hawks, other snakes, coyotes, and other predators.",,,,Docile,,,,,,,,,Yes,Low,,,,,,,Small mammals,,,,,,,,,,
Armadillo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Cingulata,Dasypodidae,Dasypus,Dasypodidae,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Forest and grasslands,Omnivore,4,Solitary,,,United States,"Can curl into a hard, protective ball!",,GreyBlackPink,Boney Plates,30 mph,4 - 12 years,4kg - 30kg (9lbs - 66lbs),36cm - 75cm (14in - 30in),,,,"Bear, Wolf, Coyote",Mammal,,Armoured plated skin and can curl into a ball,,,North-America,South-America,,,,,,,,"Insects, Ants, Termites",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Armadillo Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Cordylidae,Ouroborus,Ouroborus cataphractus,Africa,Mainly desert insects,Baby,Group,Unknown,Black market poaching,"Scaled, spiky shell","Armadillo girdled lizard, Golden-armadillo lizard, dragon armadillo lizard",Two months,South African deserts,Carnivore,,,Armadillo lizard,,Desert,,Squamata,YellowBlackDark BrownLight-Brown,Scales,-1 mph,"In captivity, 25 years",2.5–3.5 oz,Up to 3.75 inches,3 to 4 years,,1-2,Birds of prey,Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Desert insects, scorpions, plants",,,,,,,,,,
Armyworm,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Lepidoptera,Noctuidae,Mythimna,Mythimna unipuncta,Africa,,larva,Solitary,,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),Agricultural crops and weedy grasses,Herbivore,,,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,,500 to 1500 eggs per adult female,"humans with pesticide treatments, bats, ground beetles, ants, spiders, bobolink blackbirds, starlings, crows; wasp and fly parasitoids; bacterial and fungal diseases",Insect,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Europe,1.5 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,North-America,,,South-America,,,,,
Aruba Rattlesnake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Crotalus,C. unicolor,South-America,"small rodents, birds, and lizards",Neonates,,Unknown,Human encroachment,,,About four months,"Dry, rocky areas on the island",Carnivore,,Nocturnal/Crepuscular,,,Aruba,,,BrownGreyFawn,Scales,,,,2-3 feet,,,5-15,Birds of prey,,,,Mild-mannered,,,,,,,,,Yes,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Asian Cockroach,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Blattodea,Ectobiddae,Blattella,Blattella asahinai,Asia,Decaying plant and animal matter,Nymph,Colony,,Extermination by humans,Body length wings,Roach,19 days,,Omnivore,,,Roach,1,North America and Japan,,Cockroach,Brown,Exoskeleton,3 mph,3-6 months,0.105 g,0.5-.75 in,60-70 days,,35-40 eggs per egg case,,Insect,0.25 in,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Asian Elephant,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Proboscidea,Elephantidae,Elephas,Elephas maximus,Asia,,,,,,,,,Rainforest and tropical woodland,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,Domesticated for hundreds of years!,,BrownGreyBlack,Leather,27 mph,55 - 70 years,"3,000kg - 5,000kg (6,500lbs - 11,000lbs)",,,,,"Human, Tiger",Mammal,2m - 3m (7ft - 10ft),Long trunk and large feet,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Fruit, Roots",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Asian Giant Hornet,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Hymenoptera,Vespidae,Vespa,Vespa mandarinia,Asia,"Bees, Honeybees, Insects, Wasps",Larvae,Colony,Unknown,Habitat loss,,Giant Sparrow Bee,,Dense woodland,Carnivore,,Diurnal,Asian Giant Hornet,1,Eastern Asia,The largest wasp in the world!,Wasp,BrownYellowRedBlackOrange,Shell,,3 - 5 months,,2.7cm - 5.5cm (1.1in - 2.2in),1 year,,,Human,,,Wide black and orange body and large mandibles,,,,,,,1 week,,,,,,,10 days,50,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Asian Palm Civet,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Viverridae,Paradoxurus,Paradoxurus hermaphroditus,Asia,,,,,,,,,Tropical rainforest,Carnivore,2,Solitary,,,,It mainly eats mangos and coffee!,,BrownGreyYellowBlackWhiteTan,Fur,,15 - 20 years,1.4kg - 4.5kg (3lbs - 10lbs),,,,,"Lions, Snakes, Leopards",Mammal,43cm - 71cm (17in - 28in),"Elongated body and snout with sharp, pointed teeth",,,,,,,,,,,,"Rodents, Snakes, Frogs",,,,,,Rodents,,,,,,,,,,
Asian Vine Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squmata,Colubridae,Ahaetulla,Ahaetulla prasina,Asia,"Frogs, lizards, insects, small birds",Neonate or snakelets,,Unknown,None,Pencil-thin body,"Gunther’s whip snake, Oriental whip snake, and Boie’s whip snake",,,Carnivore,,,Asian vine snake,,,,,YellowBlueGreen,Scales,,5 - 12 years,,2.5 - 5 feet,,,,,,,Their head is spear-shaped and pointed,,,,,,,,,,Yes,Low,Frogs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Asiatic Black Bear,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Ursidae,Ursus,Ursus tibetanus,Asia,"Nuts, Fruits, Insects",Cub,Solitary,"50,000",Hunting and Habitat loss,Distinctive v-shaped marking on chest,"Asian Black Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, Tibetan Black Bear, Moon Bear",6 - 8 months,Deciduous Tropical Forest,Omnivore,2,Nocturnal,Asiatic Black Bear,7,"Central and Southern Asia, Russia and Japan",Known to eat 160 different tree-borne fruits in Thailand!,Mammal,BrownBlackWhite,Fur,25 mph,15 - 25 years,90kg - 115kg (198lbs - 253lbs),,4 - 5 years,6 months,,"Tiger, Wolves, Humans",,1.2m - 1.9m (4ft - 6.25ft),,,,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Asp,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Vipera,Vipera aspis,Europe,"Rodents, birds, lizards",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,European asp,,,,,BrownGreyOrange,,,15 to 20 years,,2 to 3 feet,,,5 to 12,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Assassin Bug,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Hemiptera,Reduviidae,Reduvius,Reduviidae,not extinct,Insects or blood,,Solitary,unknown,none,The long piercing beak or proboscis,Ambush bug,2 weeks,"Gardens, fields, grasslands, forests, and more",Carnivore,,,Assassin bug,7000,Worldwide,,,BrownRedBlackGreenOrange,Exoskeleton,,,1-10mg,,,,10-100 eggs,"Birds, mammals, and other animals",insect,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Aurochs,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Bos,,Asia,,Calves,Herds,None,,Its impressive size,,,"Grasslands, floodplains, and light woodlands",Omnivore,,,Aurochs,,"Europe, Asia, and North Africa",Extinct ancestor of all domesticated cattle!,Cattle,,Hair,,Perhaps 20 years on average,"Up to 1,360kg (3,000lbs)",,A few years,,,Wolves and large cats,,1.2m – 1.8m (4ft – 6ft),,,,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Aussiedoodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Aussiedoodle,,,,,RedBlueBlackTanMulti-colored,Hair,,10-13 years,75lbs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Aussiedor,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackGoldBrindleChocolate,Hair,,12 years,,,,,,,,,,"Affectionate, energetic, and loyal",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Australian Bulldog,Animalia,Hemichordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnRedBrindleOrangePeachBlack-Brown,Hair,,12 years,78 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, fiercely loyal, and sweet-natured",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Australian Cattle Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,5,,Australian Cattle Dog,,,High energy levels and active minds!,Herd Dog,GreyRedBlack,Hair,,13-15 years,,,,,,,,17-20 inches,,Strong minded yet loyal and loving,Should be trained from an early age and respond best to firm and fair training,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Australian Cockroach,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Blattodea,Blattidea,Periplaneta,Periplaneta australasiae,Africa,Decaying plant matter,Nymph,Colony,,Extermination by humans,Tan head with dark brown markings,"Waterbug, shad roach",40 days,,Omnivore,,,Roach,1,"Africa, Australia, North America",,Cockroach,Brown,Exoskeleton,3 mph,10-18 months,0.105 g,1-1.5 in,6-12 months,,12-24 eggs per egg case,,Insect,0.25 in,,,,North-America,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Australian Gecko,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,,,,Oceania,"Insects, smaller lizards, invertebrates",Hatchling,Solitary/Group,Millions. Conservation status of many of these geckos is least concern.,Illegal pet trade,"The ability to climb up just about anything, including glass.","Moon lizard, Tayoto, nactus, dtella, chichak",30 to 80 days,,Omnivore,,,Australian gecko,,Australia,,,GreyYellowGreenOrangePink,Skin,,Five to 15 years,1.6 to 2.82 ounces,0.64 to 6 inches,One to two years,,One or two eggs,,Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Australian Kelpie Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,5,,Australian Kelpie Dog,,,"Friendly, intelligent and energetic!",Herd Dog,BrownRedBlackTan,Hair,,10 to 13 years,25 to 45 pounds,,,,,,,17 to 20 inches,,Alert and intelligent,Should be trained from an early age and should be firm but fair,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Australian Labradoodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownRedBlueBlackGoldCreamSilver,Hair,,13-16 years,20-65lbs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Australian Mist,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,Oceania,,,,,,,Spotted Mist,,,Omnivore,4,,Australian Mist,,,First bred in the 1700s!,Shorthair,BrownBlueGoldChocolateLilacCaramelPeach,Hair,,15-18 years,8 to 15 pounds,,,,,,,,,"Affectionate, gentle and trustworthy",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Australian Retriever,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhiteGold,Hair,,12 to 15 years,60 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Active, intelligent, and friendly",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Australian Shepherd,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,7,,Australian Shepherd,,,"Sweet, faithful and affectionate!",Herd Dog,BrownGreyRedBlackTan,Hair,,15 years,65lbs,,,,,,,,,"Loyal, outgoing, and friendly",Should be trained from an early age and they are easy to train but it takes time,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Australian Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,4,,Australian Terrier,,,"Spirited, alert and courageous!",Terrier,BlackGoldTan,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,"Courageous, energetic and confident",Should be trained from an early age and respond best to fun and challenging training methods,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Avocet,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Charadriiformes,Recurvirostridae,Recurvirostra,Recurvirostra,Asia,,,,,,,,,Temperate wetlands,Carnivore,,Flock,,,,"Has a curved, upturned beak!",,BlackWhite,Feathers,25 mph,10 - 15 years,140g - 400g (5oz - 14oz),42cm - 45cm (16in - 18in),,,,"Dogs, Cats, Stouts",Bird,,Long curved beak and striking plumage,,,Eurasia,Europe,North-America,29-31.5 inches,3-4 weeks,,,,,"Insects. Fish, Crustaceans",,,,Shores,About a month,Insects,,Oceania,1,,South-America,,,,,
Axolotl,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Caudata,Ambystomatidae,Ambystoma,Ambystoma mexicanum,Central-America,,,Solitary,,,,,,High altitude freshwater lakes,Carnivore,500,Solitary,,,,Found only in one complex of lakes!,,BrownGreyBlackWhitePink,Permeable,10 mph,10 - 20 years,60g - 200g (2oz - 7oz),15cm - 45cm (6in - 18in),,,,"Birds, Fish",Amphibian,,Feathery gills and flattened-shaped head,,,,,,,,,,,,"Worms, Insects, Molluscs",,,,,,Worms,,,,,,,,,,
Aye Aye,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Daubentoniidae,Daubentonia,Daubentonia madagascariensis,Africa,"Insects, Larvae, Fruit",Infant,Solitary,"1,000 - 10,000",Hunting and habitat loss,Elongated middle finger with hooked claw,,170 days,"Dense, tropical rainforest",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,,"Human, Fossa, Birds of Prey",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Babirusa,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Suidae,Babyrousa,,Asia,,Piglet,Solitary/Group,Unknown,Habitat loss,Curved tusks on the upper half of its snout,Deer-pig,155-158 days,"Swamps, forests near rivers",Omnivore,,,"Babirusa, deer-pig",4,Indonesia,,Social and solitary,BrownGrey,Hair,30 mph,10 years,200-220lbs,3 feet-3.5 feet,2 years,6 to 8 months,1-2,,Mammal,2 feet-3 feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Berries, leaves, fruit, insects, carrion, fungi, bark, grasses",,,,,,,,,,
Baboon,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Cercopithecidae,Papio,Papio,Africa,"Fruits, Seeds, Insects",Infant,Troop,Decreasing,Hunting and habitat loss,"Dog-like muzzle and long, bent tail","Olive Baboon, Yellow Baboon, Guinea Baboon, Chacma Baboon, Hamadryas Baboon",170 days,"Grassland, rocky desert and rainforest",Omnivore,1,Diurnal,Baboon,5,Africa and Western Arabia,Can travel more than four miles a day!,Mammal,BrownGreyYellowBlackSilverOlive,Hair,30 mph,15 - 40 years,14kg - 45kg (30lbs - 100lbs),,5 - 7years,6 months,,"Lion, Leopard, African Wild Dog",,50cm - 86cm (20in - 34in),,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bactrian Camel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Camelidae,Camelus,Camelus Bactrianus,Asia,,,,,,,,,Deserts close to water,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,The camel with two humps!,,BrownTan,Fur,40 mph,35 - 50 years,"600kg - 816kg (1,322lbs - 1,800lbs)",,,,,"Human, Tiger, Monitor Lizards",Mammal,1.7m - 2.1m (5.5ft - 7ft),Thick fur and two humps,,,,,,,,,,,,"Seeds, Grass, Thorny Shrubs",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Badger,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mustelidae,Taxidiinae,Taxidea Taxus,Europe,,,,,,,,,Woodland and hedgerows,Omnivore,3,Solitary,,,,Can reach speeds of 30 km/h!,,BrownBlackWhite,Fur,18 mph,4 - 10 years,11kg - 14kg (24lbs - 30lbs),40cm - 75cm (16in - 29in),,,,"Human, Eagle, Wildcats",Mammal,,Flattened body and long claws,,,,,,,,,,,,"Worms, Roots, Fruit",,,,,,Worms,,,,,,,,,,
Baiji,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Cetartiodactyla,Lipotidae,Liptodes,Liptodes vexillifer,Critically Endangered,"Yellow catfish, carp, copper fish",,School,Unknown,"Commercial fishing nets, habitat loss","A long, upturned nose","Yangtze dolphin, white fin, white flag",6-12 months,River,Carnivore,,,Baiji,6,,,,GreyBlueWhite,Skin,37 mph,24 years,368 lbs,7.5-8.5 feet,,,,,Cetacean,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bald Eagle,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Accipitriformes,Accipitridae,Haliaeetus,haliaeetus leucocephalus,North-America,"Fish, birds, and small mammals",,,,Pesticide use,The white plumage on the head,American eagle,,Near forests,Carnivore,,,bald eagle,1,North America,,,BrownYellowWhite,,100 mph,15-20 years in the wild,6.6-14lbs,,,,,"Wolverines, bobcats, foxes, bears, raccoons, and birds",bird,28-38 inches,,,,,,,70-90 inches,35 days,,2,,,,,,,"Cliffs, trees, buildings, and ground",8-14 weeks,,,,,,,,,,,
Baleen Whale,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Eschrichtiidae,Eubalaena and Balaena,Mysticeti,Ocean,"Krill, fish, zooplankton, phytoplankton, and algae",calves,Solitary,1.1 million+,Poaching/whaling,Baleen (rather than teeth),whalebone whale or mysticetes,10 months,Warm and freezing ocean,Carnivore,,,baleen whale,-2,Oceanwide,,solitary,GreyBlueBlack,Skin,22 mph,can be 100+ years,varies between species,40+ feet,5-10 years,6-7 months,1,"Humans, orcas",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Balinese,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,North-America,,,,,,,"Purebred longhaired Siamese, Longhaired Siamese, Thai Siamese",,,Omnivore,5,,Balinese cat,,,Playful and energetic breed!,Semi-Longhair,BrownRedBlueBlackCreamChocolateLilacCaramel,Hair,,12-22 years,7-15lbs,,,,,,,,,"Affectionate, playful and energetic",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Balkan Lynx,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Lynx,Lynx lynx balcanicus,Europe,"Hares, rabbits, birds, rodents, chamois, deer, sheep","Kitten, cub",Solitary,"60 to 120, conservation status is critically endangered",Humans,Its tufted ears.,,67 to 74 days,"Evergreen and deciduous forests, bush, shrublands, mountain pastures",Carnivore,,,Balkan lynx,,"Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Croatia, and possibly in northern Greece",,,BrownGreyRedWhite,Fur,50 mph,17 to 25 years,39.6 to 55 pounds,31.5 to 51.2 inches,"Two years for females, three years for males",Four months,One to five,"Humans, wolves occasionally",Mammal,23.6 to 29.5 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Ball Python,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Pythonidae,Python,P. regius,Africa,,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,ball python,,,,,,,,30 years,,6 feet,,,11 eggs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Banana Ball Python,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Pythonidae,Python,Python regius,Africa,,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,banana python,,,,,YellowTanOrange,Scales,,20-30 years,,"four feet (female), 2.5 feet (male)",,,four to 10,,reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Banana Eel,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Anguilliformes,Muraenidae,Gymnothorax,Gymnothorax miliaris,Ocean,"Crustaceans, mollusks, small fish.",,Solitary,Unknown,Bigger fish,Yellow body,"Golden banana moray eel, golden-tail moray, bastard eel, conger moray",,"Reefs, rocky coasts, and other shallow waters with hiding places from predators.",Carnivore,,,Golden-tail moray,1,,,,BrownYellow,Scales,,12 – 15 years,,2 feet long,,,,Bigger fish,Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,8.1 – 8.4,,,,,,
Banana Spider,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Araneae,Araneidae,Nephila,,Africa,Mostly insects,"Spiderlings, hatchlings",Solitary,Possibly millions. The IUCN classification of most Nephila species is least concern.,"Climate change, habitat destruction",The way their webs shimmer like gold in the sunlight,"Giant wood spider, golden orb weaver, calico spider, writing spider, golden silk orb-weaver","Three to four weeks, depending on the weather","Moist forests, backyards",Carnivore,,,Banana spider,12,Warmer areas around the world,,,BrownYellowRedBlackGreen,Exoskeleton,,About one year,Up to 0.21 ounces,"1.5 to 2 inches for females, less than an inch for males",Between 4th and 6th molt,,300 to 3000 hatchlings,"Birds, damselflies",Arachnid,,,,,Asia,North-America,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Banded Palm Civet,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Viverridae,Hemigalus,Hemigalus Derbyanus,Asia,,,,,,,,,Tropical rainforest,Carnivore,2,Solitary,,,,Markings give it camouflage!,,BrownGreyYellowBlackWhiteTan,Fur,,15 - 20 years,1.4kg - 4.5kg (3lbs - 10lbs),,,,,"Lions, Snakes, Leopards",Mammal,43cm - 71cm (17in - 28in),"Elongated body and snout with sharp, pointed teeth",,,,,,,,,,,,"Rodents, Snakes, Frogs",,,,,,Rodents,,,,,,,,,,
Banded Water Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Nerodia,Nerodia fasciata,North-America,"Frogs, fish and birds",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,water snake,,,,,BrownGreyRedOlive,Scales,,Three years in captivity; eight in the wild,,two to five feet,,,8–40,,reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bandicoot,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Peramelemorphia,Peramelidae,Perameles,Perameles,Oceania,,Joey,,,,,,,"Forest, rainforest and jungle",Omnivore,4,Solitary,,,,Bandicoot Many species are endangered or extinct!,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteGoldTan,Fur,15 mph,3-7 years,0.2kg - 1.6kg (0.4lbs - 3.5lbs),28cm - 81cm (11in - 32in),,,,"Foxes, Snakes, Wildcats",Mammal,,"Pointed snout and long, thin tail",,,,,,,,,,,,"Insects, Fruit, Seeds",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Banjo Catfish,Animalia,,,,,,,South-America,,,Solitary,,Water pollution,Banjo-shaped body,"guitarrita catfish, banjo pleco, burrowing catfish",36-48 hours after fertilization of the eggs,"Amazon river basin, South American streams and ponds",Carnivore,,,,40,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Larger fish, birds",,,,,,,,,,,,,,," Earthworms, bloodworms, tubifex",Fresh,,,,,,,,,36-48 hours after fertilization of the eggs,,,,,,
Barb,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Cypriniformes,Cyprinidae,Barbus,Barbus Barbus,Africa,"Small fish, algae, insects",,School,unknown,water pollution,vibrant colors,,3-4 days,Slow flowing rivers and lagoons,Omnivore,,,Barb,1768,,There are over 1768 known species!,,YellowRedBlackWhiteOrangeSilver,Scales,,3 - 7 years,,2-13 inches,,,,"Fish, Birds, Reptiles",Cypriniformes,,Easily adaptable and rows of teeth,,,Asia,Eurasia,South-America,,,,1500,,,"Fish, Shrimp, Algae",Fresh,,,,,Fish,,,,6.0 - 8.0,,,,,,
Barbet,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,Puppy,,,,this breeds beard,"Barbet Water Spaniel, French Water Dog, Griffon d'arrêt à Poil Laineux, and Griffon Barbet.",,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyFawnBlackWhite,Hair,35 mph,12-14 years,,,,,3-7 puppies,,mammal,,,sweet and social,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,France,,,,,,,,,
Barn Owl,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Strigiformes,Tytonidae,Tyto,Tyto alba,Africa,,,,,,,,,Open plains and low-lying woodland,Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,Found everywhere around the world!,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteOrange,Feathers,50 mph,5 - 10 years,300g - 550g (10oz - 19.4oz),,,,,,Bird,25cm - 45cm (9.8in - 18in),"White heart-shaped face and large, dark eyes",,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,75cm - 110cm (30in - 43in),,,4,,,"Small mammals, Fish, Birds",,,,,,Small mammals,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Barn Swallow,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Hirundinidae,Hirundo,Hirundo rustica,Africa,,,,290-487 million,humans,forked tail,swallow,,"grassland, shrubland, wetland, savanna, urban",Carnivore,,,barn swallow,1,"North America, South America, Central America",,,BlueBlackWhiteOrangeBeige,Feathers,45 mph,,17g-20g (0.037lb-0.044lb),15cm-19cm (5.9in-7.5in),,,4-5,"falcons, hawks, owls",bird,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,29cm-34cm (11.4in-13.3in),12-17 days,,,,,insects,,,,in or around structures,,,,Europe,1,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Barnacle,Animalia,Arthropoda,,Maxillopoda,Thecostraca,,,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Shallow marine environments,Omnivore,,,Barnacle,,,,,YellowBlackWhiteCream,Shell,,8 - 20 years,,1cm - 7cm (0.4in - 2.7in),,,,"Fish, Crabs, Humans",,,Latch on to hard surfaces and shell made up from plates,,,,,,,,,1000,,,"Plankton, Algae",Salt,,,,,Plankton,,,,4.0-6.5,,,,,,
Barracuda,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Perciformes,Sphyraenidae,Sphyraena,Sphyraena,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Coastal lagoons and coral reefs,Carnivore,,,Barracuda,,,Can grow to nearly 2 meters long!,,BrownGreyBlueBlack,Smooth,,10 - 15 years,,0.5m - 2m (20in - 79in),,,,"Sharks, Humans, Killer Whales",,,Large body size and powerful jaws,,,,,,,,,1000,,,"Fish, Plankton, Invertebrates",Salt,,,,,Fish,,,,5 - 7,,,,,,
Barramundi Fish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Perciformes,Latidae,Lates,Lates calcarifer,Ocean,"Fish, crustaceans, mollusks",,Solitary,,Ocean acidification,"Pointed, concave head","Asian sea bass, giant sea perch",,"Rivers, streams, ocean",Carnivore,,,Barramundi,1,,,,GreenSilver,Scales,,,120lbs,1.5m (4.9ft),,,,"Humans, snakes, birds, crocodiles",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Barred Owl,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Strigiformes,Strigidae,Strix,Strix varia,Central-America,"Mammals, including house mice and rabbits, other birds, amphibians, reptiles, insects and other invertebrates and even fish.",,,3 million and increasing,Great horned owl,Its facial disk and huge eyes.,"Striped Owl, Northern Barred Owl, Hoot Owl, Ol’ Eight-Hooter",,"Forests, especially old growth forests near bodies of water, wooded swamps",Carnivore,,,Barred owl,4,North America,,,BrownGrey,,30 mph,18 years,"Males weigh 1 to 1.8 pounds, females weigh about 1.8 to 2 pounds","18.9 inches for males, 20 inches for females",,,Two to three,"Raccoons and weasels, great horned owls, humans",Bird,,,,,North-America,,,42.13 to 43.7 inches,28 to 33 days,,3,,,,,,,"Tree cavities, larger abandoned nests, squirrel drays. Barred owls may also choose a nest box.",Four to five weeks,,,,,,,,,,,
Basenji Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Africa,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,5,,Basenji Dog,,,"Alert, affectionate and energetic!",,BrownRedBlackWhiteTanBrindle,Hair,,12-14 years,"24, lbs",,,,,,,,,"Loyal, stubborn, and affectionate",Should be trained from an early age as their independent nature can make them stubborn,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Basilisk Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Corytophanidae,Basiliscus,,Central-America,"Insects, small lizards and mammals, spiders, snails, crawfish.",Hatchlings,Solitary,,Pollution and habitat destruction.,Bright colors and whip-like tail.,"Common basilisk lizard, western basilisk lizard, red-headed basilisk lizard, plumed basilisk lizard, green basilisk lizard, double-crested basilisk lizard, brown basilisk lizard, striped basilisk lizard.",8-10 weeks,Tropical rainforests,Carnivore,,,Basilisk,4,South America,,Solitary,BrownYellowRedBlueBlackGreen,Scales,15 mph,7 years,4.8 – 13+ ounces,2.5 feet,10-15 months,,20 eggs,"Large birds, snakes, fish, quetzals, other reptiles, nocturnal mammals.",Reptile,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Basking Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Lamniformes,Cetorhinidae,Cetorhinus,Cetorhinus Maximus,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Temperate waters along continental shelves,Carnivore,,,Basking Shark,,,The second biggest fish in the world!,,BrownGreyBlack,Smooth,,20 - 100 years,,6m - 12m (20ft - 39ft),,,,"Sharks, Humans, Killer Whales",,,Enormous mouth and large body size,,,,,,,,,6,,,"Fish, Plankton, Invertebrates",Salt,,,,,Fish,,,,5 - 7,,,,,,
Bassador,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownWhiteTan,Hair,,10-13 years,70 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Friendly, outgoing, and loyal",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Basset Fauve de Bretagne,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnRedBlonde,Hair,,10 - 14 years,35lbs,,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, playful, and diligent",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Basset Hound,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,8,,Basset Hound Dog,,,Forget the training when not rewarded!,Hound,BrownRedBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,10 – 12 years,,,,,,,,,,Friendly but stubborn,Should be trained in obedience from an early age due to their stubborn nature,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bassetoodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Chiroptera,Microchiroptera,Emballonuridae,Chiroptera,Africa,,,,,,,,,Woodland and caves,Omnivore,1,Pack,,,,Detects prey using echolocation!,,BrownGreyBlack,Fur,25 mph,10 - 30 years,"2g - 1,000g (0.07oz - 35oz)",3cm - 180cm (1.2in - 71in),,,,"Owls, Eagles, Snakes",Mammal,,"Large ears detect prey using echolocation and have strong, flexible wings",,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Mice, Frogs, Fruit",,,,,,Mice,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Bavarian Mountain Hound,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,8,,Bavarian Mountain Hound,,,"Calm, quiet and poised!",Hound,BrownBlackTan,Hair,,12 to15 years,66 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Courageous, intelligent and poised",Should be trained from an early age as it is a long and slow process,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Baya,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Ploceidae,Ploceus,Ploceus philippinus,Asia,"Seeds, grains, insects, frogs, and other animals",,,Unknown,Habitat loss,The bright yellow plumage,Baya weaver,,"Grasslands, farmlands, and forests",Omnivore,,,Baya,-2,South Asia,,,BrownYellowBlackWhite,,,10-15 years,28g (1oz),,,,,"Lizards, snakes, crows, and birds of prey",Bird,15cm (6in),,,,,,,25cm (10in),14-17 days,,-3,,,,,,,Thorny trees,17 days,,,,1,,,,,,,
Bea-Tzu,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus familiaris,North-America,rabbits,puppies,PackSocial,unknown,,Has a deep howl,,2 months,Domesticated,Omnivore,4-6 puppies,PackSocial,Bea-Tzu,1,North America,,,White-Brown,Fur,-7 mph,10-15 years,15-23 pounds,12 - 16 inches,12 months,1-3 months,4-6 puppies,,mammal,11 - 15 inches,Beard and eyebrows,"Sweet, Loving, Loyal. They love being the center of attention. They are protective and possessive.",intelligent and easy to train,,,,,,,,,,rabbits,,3 months,,,,meat,North America,,,,,,,,,
Beabull,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus familiaris,North-America,rabbits,puppies,PackSocial,unknown,"being hit by cars, dog fights",wrinkly face,Beagle Bulldog Mix,2 months,domesticated,Omnivore,4-6 puppies,PackSocial,Beagle Bulldog Hybrid,1,North America,,,Multi-colored,Fur,15 mph,10-12 years,25-45 pounds,"14-18""",12 months,2 months,4-6 puppies,,mammal,"12-16""",deep howl,laid back,"difficult to train, stubborn, high prey and bite drive",,,,,,,,,,rabbits,,3 months,,,,meat,North America,,,,,,,wrinkly face and deep howl,,
Beagador,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownYellowRedBlueBlackTanChocolate,Hair,,12-15years,45lbs,,,,,,,,,"Sweet, playful, and loyal",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Beagle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,7,,Beagle Dog,,,Have become popular family pets!,Hound,BrownRedBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,Gentle and intelligent but stubborn,Should be trained in obedience from an early age due to their stubborn nature,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Beagle Shepherd,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownRedBlackWhiteTanSilver,Hair,,10-14 years,56 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Vibrant, friendly, protective",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Beaglier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhiteCream,Hair,,10-15 years,33 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Active, friendly, and playful",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Beago,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackTanCream,Hair,,8 - 12 years,55 lbs,,,,,,,,,Playful and easy going,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bear,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Ursidae,Ursus,Ursidae,Asia,,,,,,,,,Forest and mountainous regions,Omnivore,2,Solitary,,,,There are 8 different species!,,BrownBlackWhite,Fur,35 mph,15 - 35 years,27kg - 450kg (60lbs - 990lbs),,,,,"Human, Wolf, Wildcats",Mammal,1.2m - 3.3m (4ft - 11ft),Large teeth and paws and strong body,,,Central-America,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,"Fish, Nectar, Insects",,,,,,Fish,,North-America,,,South-America,,,,,
Bearded Collie,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,7,,Bearded Collie,,,Weekly brushing is mandatory!,Herd,BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,"Loving, lively and playful",Should be trained from an early age and respond well to harsh techniques,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bearded Dragon,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Agamidae,Pogona,Pogona Vitticeps,Oceania,,,,,,,,,Arid forest and desert,Omnivore,15,Solitary,,,,Can grow to up 24 inches long!,,BrownGreyYellowGreen,Scales,25 mph,6 - 15 years,250g - 510g (9oz - 18oz),50cm - 61cm (20in - 24in),,,,"Birds, Snakes, Crocodiles",Reptile,,Pronounced beard when scared and morphs skin colour,,,,,,,,,,,,"Insects, Mice, Leaves",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Bearded Vulture,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Accipitriformes,Accipitridae,,Gypaetus barbatus,Africa,"Tortoises, mammals, birds",,,"1,675-6,700","Poisoning, power lines",Black bristly feathers under its bill,Lammergeier,,"Rocky cliffs, shrublands, forests",Carnivore,1-2,,Bearded vulture,11,"Asia, Africa, Europe",,,GreyYellowRedBlackCream,Feathers,40 mph,,,,,,1-2,Humans,bird,,,,,Asia,Europe,,7.5 feet to 9 feet,53-60,,-2,,,,,,,Rocky ledges,3 months,,,,,,,,,,,
Beaski,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyFawnRedBlackWhiteBrindleCream,Hair,,12 to 15 years,50 lbs,,,,,,,,,Energetic and hardworking,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Beauceron,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,puppy,,,,hind double dewclaws,,,,Omnivore,,,Beauceron,,,,,BlackTanMulti-colored,Hair,,10-12 years,,,,,6-7 puppies,,,,,"Loyal, gentle, and energetic",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Beaver,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Castoridae,Castor,,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,Arid forest and desert,Herbivore,4,Solitary,,,,Builds a dam from sticks and leaves!,,BrownGrey,Fur,34 mph,15 - 20 years,16kg - 27kg (35lbs - 60lbs),80cm - 120cm (31in - 47in),,,,"Wolf, Bear, Lynx",Mammal,,"Transparent eyelids and big, flat tail",,,Europe,North-America,Ocean,,,,,,,"Tree bark, Willow, Water lilly",,,,,,Tree bark,,,,,,,,,,
Bed Bugs,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Hemiptera,Cimicidae,Cimex,Cimex lectularius,Africa,Humans,Nymphs,,,,,,1-2 weeks,"Beds, furniture, buildings, fabrics",Omnivore,,,bed bugs,90,,,,BrownRed,,,10-12 months,,5-7mm,21-35 days,,,"American cockroaches, cone-nosed insects, pharaoh ants",insect,4.5mm,,,,Antarctica,Asia,Central-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Eurasia,,,Europe,North-America,Oceania,,South-America,
Bedlington Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,4,,Bedlington Terrier,,,Highly active and intelligent dogs!,Terrier,BrownRedBlueBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,"Bold, confident and playful",Should be trained from an early age due to their hyperactive nature,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bee,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Hymenoptera,Andrenidae,Apis,Apis mellifera,Africa,,"Larva, grub",Solitary/Colony,at least two trillion,"Disease, pesticides, habitat destruction",Ability of some to make honey and beeswax,,three days,Any habitat where there are flowering plants,Omnivore,,,bee,,everywhere except Antarctica,,,Multi-colored,Exoskeleton,20 mph,,,,,,Six to 1000 per day,"Primates, wasps, dragonflies, birds, small mammals",insect,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Beefalo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Bos x Bison,Bos taurus × Bison bison,North-America,,Calf,Herd,Unknown,Lack of fertile hybrid bulls,,Cattalo,283 days,Farms,Herbivore,,,Beefalo,1,North America,,Herd,FawnRedBlack,Hair,,25,"900-2,000 pounds",,6-15 months,205 days,1,Humans,Bovid,4.6 ft,Looks like cattle but is hardier physically and health-wise,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Beetle,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Endopterygota,Coleoptera,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Most land and freshwater habitats,Omnivore,200,,Beetle,350000,Worldwide,,,BrownYellowRedBlueBlackGreen,Shell,,,,,,,,"Bats, Frogs, Reptiles",,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Insects, Dust, Dung",,,,,,Insects,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Belgian Shepherd,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyFawnBlack,Hair,,10–14 years,,,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, energetic, alert, protective",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Belgian Tervuren,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnBlackCreamBlack-Brown,Hair,,,,,,,6-10 puppies,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Beluga Sturgeon,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Acipenseriformes,Acipenseridae,Huso,Huso huso,Ocean,Fish,,Solitary/Group,Unknown,Overfishing,The bony armor,Great sturgeon,A few days,"Rivers, estuaries, and seas",Carnivore,,,Beluga,,,,,GreyBlueWhiteDark Brown,Skin,,More than 50 years,"Up to 3,500 pounds",Up to 20 feet,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Saltwater,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bengal Tiger,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Panthera,Panthera Tigris Tigris,Asia,,,,,,,,,Dense tropical forest and mangroves,Carnivore,3,Solitary,,,,The most numerous species of tiger!,,BlackWhiteOrange,Fur,60 mph,18 - 25 years,140kg - 300kg (309lbs - 660lbs),2.4m - 3.3m (6.8ft - 11ft),,,,Human,Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Deer, Cattle, Wild Boar",,,,,,Deer,,,,,,,,,,
Bergamasco,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyBlackTan,Hair,,13-15,57-84 pounds,,,,,,,21-24 inches,,"Patient, calm, intelligent, independent",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Berger Picard,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyFawn,Hair,,12 - 13 years,70 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Loyal, even-tempered, and intelligent",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bernedoodle,Animalia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bernese Mountain Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,7,,Bernese Mountain Dog,,,"Very loyal, faithful and affectionate!",Sennenhund,BlackWhiteTan,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, friendly and alert",Should be trained from an early age due to their large size,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bernese Shepherd,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackWhiteTan,Hair,,10 - 12 years,110 pounds,,,,,,,,,Affectionate and good-natured,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Betta Fish (Siamese Fighting Fish),Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Perciformes,Osphronemidae,Betta,Betta splendens,Asia,"Zooplankton, small crustaceans, larvae",,Territorial,,"Habitat destruction, pollution, and cold temperatures","Brilliant colors, aggressiveness, long tail fin",Betta or Betta splendens,,"Marshes, flood plains, paddy fields",Carnivore,,,Siamese Fighting Fish,73,,Can live in low-oxygen environments!,,BrownGreyYellowRedBlueWhiteGoldGreenOrangeMulti-colored,Scales,,3-5 years,,6-8cm (2.4-3.1in),,,,"Larger fish, cats, newts, salamanders, birds, humans",Anabantoid,,,,,,,,,,,30,,,,Fresh,,,,,Insects,,,,6.9 - 7.2,,,,,,
Bichir,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Polypteriformes,Polypteridae,Polypterus,,Africa,"Crustaceans, insects, vertebrates, and small fish",,School,unavailable,Environmental damage,"Small, ray-like fins along an elongated back","Dragon fish, dinosaur eel",3-4 days,Rivers and lakes,Carnivore,,,Bichir,13,,,,BrownGreyGreen,Scales,,15-20 years,5 - 10 lbs,11 - 30 inches,,,,,Polypterid,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bichon Frise,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,4,,Bichon Frise,,,"Gentle mannered, playful and affectionate!",Gun Dog,White,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,"Happy, playful and energetic",Should be trained from an early age due to its hyperactive nature,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bichpoo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownWhiteCreamDark Grey,Hair,,12-15years,18 lbs,,,,,,,,,Energetic and intelligent,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Biewer Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,,,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,Fur,,12-15 years,4-8 lbs,,,,,,,,,"friendly, energetic, playful",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bighorn Sheep,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Ovis,Ovis canadensis,Central-America,,lamb,Herd,"70,000",Man,Big horns,"Rocky Mountain sheep, bighorn",177 days,Mountainous grasslands,Herbivore,,,Bighorn Sheep,1,Western mountainous regions of North America,,Herd,WhiteDark BrownGrey-Brown,Hair,18 mph,10-15 years,34kg-143kg (74lbs-315lbs),140cm-200cm (55in-79in,24 months,6 months,1,"Mountain lions, wolves, bobcats, coyotes and golden eagles",Mammals,74cm- 104cm(29in-41in),,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Plants and shrubs,,,,,,,,,,
Bilby,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Peramelemorphia,Thylacomyidae,Macrotis,Macrotis lagotis,Oceania,"Snails, small mammals, lizards, insect larvae, termites, spiders, ants",Joey,Solitary,"Less than 10,000 animals","Habitat destruction, invasive species","Large, rabbit-like ears","Rabbit-eared bandicoot, rabbit bandicoot, dalgyte, pinkie, jecko",14 to 17 days,"Desert, dry and semi-dry areas",Omnivore,,,"Bilby, Greater Bilby",1,Australia,,,GreyBlue,Fur,,10 years,1.31 to 5.5 pounds. Males weigh twice as much as females.,11.4 to 21.65 inches,"Five months for females, eight months for males",75 days,One to four,"Monitor lizards, pythons, birds of prey, dingos, feral cats and red foxes",Marsupial,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Binturong,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Viverridae,Arctictis,Arctictis binturong,Asia,"Fruit, Insects, Birds",Cub,Solitary,Declining,Habitat loss and capture,Long prehensile tail and sharp claws,"Bearcat, Asian Bearcat, Asian Civet",92 days,"Dense, moist tropical forest",Omnivore,2,Nocturnal/Crepuscular,Binturong,9,Throughout South-East Asia,Also known as the Asian Bearcat!,Mammal,BrownGreyBlack,Fur,15 mph,10 - 25 years,10kg - 14kg (22lbs - 31lbs),60cm - 96cm (24in - 38in),2 - 3 years,6 - 8 weeks,,"Human, Tigers, Snakes",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bird,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,,,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Forests and shrub land close to water,Omnivore,,,,,,Not all birds are able to fly!,,BrownGreyYellowRedBlueBlackWhiteOrangePink,Feathers,200 mph,1 - 100 years,0.002kg - 130kg (0.004lbs - 286lbs),,,,,"Foxes, Birds, Wild dogs",Bird,5cm - 270cm (2in - 106in),"Light, feathered body and beak",,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,9cm - 300cm (4in - 118in),,,5,,,"Fruit, Spiders, Insects, Seeds",,,,,,Fruit,,Europe,,,North-America,Ocean,Oceania,,South-America,
Bird Of Paradise,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Paradisaeidae,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,Tropical forest tree tops,Omnivore,,Solitary,,,,There are around 50 different species!,,BrownGreyYellowRedBlueBlackWhiteGreen,Feathers,,5 - 8 years,50g - 430g (1.8oz - 15.2oz),,,,,,Bird,15cm - 110cm (6in - 43in),Brightly coloured feathers and elaborate dance of males,,,Oceania,,,7.8 to 47.2 inches (20 to 120 cm),16 to 22 days,,,,,"Insects, Fruit, Seeds, Berries",,,,Forks of trees,A few months to 7 years,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Birman,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,Asia,,,,,,,Sacred Cat of Burma,,,Omnivore,6,,Birman cat,,,,Semi-Longhair,BrownRedBlackChocolateLilacCaramel,Hair,,12-16 years,Up to 12 pounds,,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, sweet and affectionate",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Biscuit Beetle,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Coleoptera,Ptinidae,Stegobium,Stegobium paniceum,Africa,,Larvae,Solitary,,,The grooves on the shell,Bread beetle or drugstore beetle,A few days,"Homes, warehouses, factories, and anywhere with plant goods",Herbivore,,,Biscuit Beetle,1,Worldwide,,,Tawny,Exoskeleton,,2-7 months,1-5mg,2-3.5mm (0.1in),6-23 weeks,,75 eggs,Other insects,Insect,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,Dried plant goods,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Bison,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Bison,Bison Bison,North-America,,,,,,,,,Grass plains and forest,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,Largest mammal in North America!,,BrownTan,Hair,22 mph,15 - 20 years,"1,000kg - 1,300kg (2,200lbs - 2,500lbs)",2m - 2.7m (6.6ft - 9ft),,,,"Human, Bear, Wolves",Mammal,,Huge head and a shoulder hump,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Acorns, Berries",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Black And Tan Coonhound,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,"Large, droopy ears.",,,,Omnivore,6-8 puppies.,,,,,,,BlackTan,Hair,32 mph,10-12 years.,,,,,,,,,,"Stubborn, strong, loyal, independent, and loving.",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Black Mamba,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Elapidae,Dendroaspis,D. polylepis,Africa,"Bush babies, hyraxes, birds and their young, mammals, occasionally other snakes.",Hatchlings,Solitary,,,The inside of a black mamba's mouth is black.,,,,Carnivore,,Diurnal,,,,,,BrownGreyOlive,Scales,20 mph,"Captive specimens have lived 11 years, but unknown in the wild.",,6-9.5 feet long with a few reports of specimens reaching 14 feet.,,,,"Secretary birds, brown snake eagles, tawny eagles, and other birds of prey; honey badgers, mongooses, and Nile crocodiles.",,,,"Skittish, and prone to strike out of fear.",,,,,,,,,,,Birds and their young,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Black Marlin,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Istiophoriformes,Istiophordae,Istiompax,Istiompax Indica,Ocean,,,,Unknown,Humans and human activities,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,Scales,,Females: 11 years | Males: 5 years,1653,183.6 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, squid, octopods",Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Black Rat Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Pantheropis,Pantheropis obsoletus,North-America,"Mice, frogs, birds, eggs",,,"100,000",,Adults have shiny black scales on its back along with a gray or tan belly in a checkered pattern and white on their chin and neck,Western rat snake and the pilot black snake,,"Farmlands, rocky areas of land, hillsides, and forests",Carnivore,,,Black Rat Snake,,,,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Scales,,,,3.5 - 8 feet,,,,,,,Thick powerful bodies,,,,,,,,,,No,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Black Rhinoceros,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Perissodactyla,Rhinocerotidae,Diceros,Diceros Bicornis,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Tropical bushland, grassland and savannas",Herbivore,1,Solitary,,,,Horns can grow to 1.5m!,,BrownGreyWhite,Leather,40 mph,45-50 years,"800kg - 1,400kg (1,800lbs - 3,100lbs)",3.3m - 3.6m (11ft - 12ft),,,,"Human, Wild cats",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Fruit, Berries, Leaves",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Black Russian Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,5,,Black Russian Terrier,,,"Confident, calm and highly intelligent!",Terrier,GreyBlack,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,"Brave, confident and courageous",Should be trained from an early age as they will become dominant,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Black Wasp,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Hymenoptera,Sphecidae,Sphex,Sphex pensylvanicus,North-America,"Grasshoppers, cicadas, locusts, katydids, and other fleshy insects",Larva,Solitary,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,North America,,,Black,Exoskeleton,,,,20–35 mm (0.8–1.4 in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Black Widow Spider,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Araneae,Theridiidae,Latrodectus,Latrodectus,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Urban, temperate forest and woodland",Carnivore,250,,Black Widow Spider,32,North America,They typically prey on insects!,,BrownYellowRedBlack,Shell,,,,,,,,"Wasp, Birds, Small mammals",,,Sharp fangs and shiny black and red body,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Insects, Woodlice, Beetles",,,,,,Insects,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Black-Capped Chickadee,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Paridae,Poecile,P. atricapillus,North-America,Insects,"Hatchling, chick, or fledgling, depending on their stage of development",SociableFlock,41 million,Habitat distruction,Striking color pattern,Chickadee,,"Forests of deciduous and coniferous trees, gardens, parks, and backyards",Omnivore,,,Black-Capped Chickadee,,,,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Feathers,,3 - 11.5 years,0.36 ounces,4.75 - 5.5 inches,,,,"Hawks, owls, cats",North America,4 - 6 inches,,,,,,,6 - 8 inches,,,,,,Insects,,,,"Tree cavities, birdhouses",14 - 18 days,"Insects, berries, and seeds",,,,,,,,,,
Black-Footed Ferret,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mustelidae,Mustela,Mustela nigripes,North-America,"Prairie dogs, ground squirrels, birds, insects",Kit,Solitary,206 mature individuals,"Habitat loss, trapping",Black mask,"American polecat, Prairie dog hunter",41-43 days,"Grasslands, plains",Carnivore,,,Black Footed Ferret,,North America,,,BlackWhiteCream,Hair,,48 months,1.5-2.5 lbs,18-24 inches,1 year,4 months,3-4,"Badgers, coyotes, golden eagles, bobcats, and owls",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Blackpoll Warbler,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Parulidae,Setophage,Setophaga striata,Europe,"Flies, lice, beetles, fruit",,,"59,000,000",habitat loss,Black feathers on its head (males),New World warbler,,Evergreen forests and thickets,Omnivore,,,Blackpoll warbler,,"North America, South America, western Europe",,,BrownBlackWhiteGreen,,37 mph,3-6 years,0.4-0.5 ounces,Up to 5.5inches,,,3-5 eggs,hawks and snakes,bird,3-4 inches,,,,North-America,,,8-9 inches,12 days,,,,,,,,,in trees- up to 30 feet above the ground,11-12 days,,,,1,,,,,,,
Blanket Octopus,Animalia,Mollusca,Cephalopoda,Octopoda,Tremoctopodidae,Tremoctopus,,Ocean,Small fish,,Solitary,"Unknown, but status is Least Concern",Natural predators,"Billowing cape (F), tiny size (M)",,,"Surface to mid-water, Coral reef",Carnivore,,,Blanket octopus,4,,,,YellowRedBlueWhiteGreenOrangePurplePink,Smooth,,"4 years (F), 1.5 years (M)","6-10lbs (F), under an ounce (M)","3-6ft (F), ~1in (M)",,,,"Blue shark, billfish, tuna",octopoda,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Blister Beetle,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Coleoptera,Meloidae,,,North-America,"Plant leaves, parts of flowers, pollen and plant nectar. Some blister beetle larvae consume grasshopper eggs and feed on immature bees",,,,,,,,warm or temperate habitats,Omnivore,,NocturnalDiurnal,,7500,,,,GreyYellowRedBlueBlackGreenOrange,,,1 to 3+ months,,1 cm to 2.5 cm,,,,,,,A broad head that's wider than its neck.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Blobfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Scorpaeniformes,Psychrolutidae,Psychrolutes,Psychrolutes marcidus,Ocean,"Crustaceans, anything it finds",,,,,,Sculpin,,Deep ocean waters,Omnivore,,Sedentary,Blobfish or Smooth-Head Blobfish,,"Oceans near Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and California",One of the ugliest creatures in existence!,Fish,GreyWhitePink,Hair,,,9kg (20 lbs),30.48cm – 71.12cm (12in-28in),,,,Humans,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Blood Python,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Pythonidae,Brongersmai,Python brongersmai,Asia,"Rats, mice, and other rodents",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,Blood Python,,,,,BrownYellowRedOrange,Scales,1 mph,up to 25 years,up to 30 pounds,5–8 feet; females are larger than males,2-4 years,,Between 12 and 14 eggs,,Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bloodhound,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,7,,Bloodhound,,,"Affectionate, gentle and even-tempered!",Hound,BrownBlackTan,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,"Kind, patient and noble",Should be trained from an early age due to their large size,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Blue Belly Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Phyrnosomatidae,Sceloporus,Sceloporus occidentalis,Central-America,"Spiders, insects, and other lizards",hatchling,Solitary,,habitat loss,The blue-colored abdomen,Western fence lizard,3-6 weeks,"Grasslands, forests, farmlands, and plains",Carnivore,,,Blue Belly Lizard,1,Western United States,,,BrownGreyYellowBlueBlack,Scales,,5-7 years,1 ounce,4.3-8.3 inches,1.5-2 years,,,"Coyotes, snakes, bobcats, and hawks",reptile,< 1 inch,,,,North-America,,,,,,13,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Blue Catfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Siluriformes,Ictaluridae,Ictalurus,Ictalurus furcatus,Central-America,Aquatic animals,,School,Unknown; 100 million in the Chesapeake Bay,None,Large size,"Blue channel, chucklehead cat, Mississippi cat, Fulton cat, forktail cat, great forktail cat, humpback blue, silver cat, and highfin blue",6-10 days,"Reservoirs, rivers, lakes, and ponds",Omnivore,,,Blue catfish,1,,,,GreyBlueSilver,Scales,0.6 mph,9-25 years,25-150lbs,24-65in,,,,"Osprey, bald eagles, and humans",Fish,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Brackish,,,,,,,,,5.0-7.0,,,,,,
Blue grosbeak,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriforme,Cardinalidae,Passerina,Passerina caerulea,Central-America,"Insects, snails and other small invertebrates",,,24 million,Predators such as cats,The male’s bright blue plumage,,,Favored habitat is open woods with some shrubs and small trees,Omnivore,,,Blue grosbeak,1,"United States, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean",,,BrownBlue,Feathers,30 mph,,0.92 and 1.11 ounces,5.5 to 7.5 inches,,,Three to five chicks,"Cats, snakes, birds of prey",Bird,,,,,North-America,,,10 to 11.5 inches,12 to 13 days,,,,,,,,,"In small trees, vines, briars or shrubs near an open area",9 to 10 days,,,,1,,,,,,,
Blue Iguana,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Iguanidae,Cyclura,Cyclura lewisi,Central-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Blue Jay,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Corvidae,Cyanocitta,Cyanocitta cristata,North-America,"Grasshoppers, caterpillars, beetles",Nestlings,,13 million,Predators and collision with man-made structures,“Jay-jay” sounds while communicating and bright blue feathers,,16 to 18 days,"Low forest areas, oak and beech trees, city parks, residential areas",Omnivore,,DiurnalSociable,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,One year,17 to 21 days old,Two to seven nestlings,"Cats, hawks, owls, snakes, raccoons",,9 to 12 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Nuts, seeds, acorns, grasshoppers, caterpillars, beetles, eggs, nestlings",,,,,,,,,,
Blue Lacy Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,5,,Blue Lacy Dog,,,Originated in Texas in the mid 1800s!,Herd,BrownGreyFawnBlueWhiteTanCream,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, active and alert",Should be trained from an early age as they can become dominant,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Blue Picardy Spaniel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyBlack,Hair,,13 years,70 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Energetic, loyal, hard-working, and friendly",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Blue Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Carcharhiniformes,Carcharhinidae,Prionace,Prionace glauca,Ocean,"Cephalopods and fish, injured marine mammals",,School,At least 20 million,Humans,Its blue coloration,"Blue dog, blue whaler",9 to 12 months,"The deep, open ocean",Carnivore,,,Blue shark,1,,,,GreyBlue,Rough,43 mph,15 years,60 to 121 pounds in males and 205 to 401 pounds in females,11 feet,,,,"Tiger sharks, great white sharks, orcas, humans, sea lions",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,8.1,,,,,,
Blue Tit,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Paridae,Cyanistes,Cyanistes caeruleus,Africa,"Insects, spiders, fruits, and seeds",,,20-44 million pairs,Habitat loss,The bright blue crown and black eye stripe,Blue cap or blue bonnet,,"Woodlands, hedgerows, parks, and gardens",Omnivore,,,Blue Tit,3,"Europe, Asia, and Africa",,,GreyYellowBlueBlackWhite,,20 mph,Up to 10 years old,11g (0.4oz),,,,,"Cats, sparrowhawks, squirrels, and weasels",Bird,12cm (5in),,,,Asia,Europe,,18cm (7in),16 days,,,,,,,,,"Holes in trees, walls, or nest boxes",3 weeks,,,,1,,,,,,,
Blue Whale,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Cetacea,Balaenopteridae,Balaenoptera,Balsenoptera musculus,Ocean,"Krill, Crustaceans, Small Fish",Calf,Solitary,"Less than 20,000",Climate change,Pleats on neck and two blow-holes,"Northern, Southern, Pygmy",11 -12 months,Polar and subtropical waters,Carnivore,1,Diurnal,Blue Whale,3,Oceans worldwide,The largest animal on Earth,Mammal,GreyBlueBlackWhite,Smooth,13 mph,30 - 45 years,"100tonnes - 160tonnes (220,000lbs - 352,000lbs)",25m - 30m (82.5ft - 100ft),10- 15 years,8 months,,"Humans, Killer Whale pods",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Blue-Ringed Octopus,Animalia,Mollusca,Cephalopoda,Octopoda,Octopodidae,Hapalochlaena,,Ocean,"Shrimp, crabs, and fish",Larvae,Solitary,Unknown,Habitat changes,The glowing blue rings on the yellow skin,,6 months,Tidal pools and coral reefs,Carnivore,,,Blue-ringed Octopus,4,Pacific and Indian Oceans,,,BrownYellowBlueWhite,Skin,,2 years,10-100g (0.35-3.5oz),,A year,,50 eggs,"Seals, birds, eels, and larger fish",Cephalopod,12-25cm (5-10in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bluefin Tuna,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Scombriformes,Scombridae,Thunnus,,Ocean,,,School,More than a million,Overfishing,The torpedo-shaped body,Giant bluefin,A few days,Oceans,Carnivore,,,Bluefin tuna,3,,,,GreyBlueSilver,Smooth,50 mph,Up to 40 years,"Up to 2,000lbs",1.8m – 4.2m (6ft - 14ft),,,,,Ray-finned fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, crustaceans, cephalopods, and mollusks",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bluegill,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Perciformes,Centrarchidae,Lepomis,Lepomis macrochirus,Central-America,"Insects, small crustaceans",,School,Unknown,Recreational fishing,Black spot on its dorsal fin,"Bluegill sunfish, Bream",3 days,"Lakes, streams",Carnivore,,,Bluegill,38,,,,BrownYellowRedBlueBlackGreenOrange,Scales,,4-6 years,1 - 2.6lbs,7 - 16 inches,,,,"Birds, raccoons, large fish, humans",Perciformes,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,7.0-7.5,,,,,,
Bluetick Coonhound,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,7,,Bluetick Coonhound,,,Has an uncanny knack for problem-solving!,Hound,GreyBlueBlackWhite,Hair,,11-12 years,,,,,,,,,,Smart and brave,Should be trained from an early age due to their large size,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bobcat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Lynx,Lynx rufus,Central-America,"Rabbits, Mice, Deer",Kitten,Solitary,"1,000,000",Hunting and habitat loss,Short ear tufts and bobbed tail,"Red Lynx, Wildcat",60 - 70 days,"Mountainous forest, swamp, desert",Carnivore,3,Nocturnal/Crepuscular,Bobcat,12,North America,About double the size of a domestic cat!,Mammal,BrownRedBlackWhiteTawnyBeige,Fur,34 mph,12 - 15 years,4.1kg - 15.3g (9lbs - 33lbs),65cm - 100cm (25in - 40in),1 - 2 years,12 weeks,,"Cougar, Wolves, Coyotes",,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bobolink,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Icteridae,Dolichonyx,Dolichonyx oryzivorus,North-America,Insects and insect larvae,,,9.7 million,"Habitat destruction, climate change","Its song, which sounds like “Bob o’ Lincoln.”","Armyworm bird, reedbird, rice bird, butterbird",,"Wetlands, prairies, grassy fields",Omnivore,,,Bobolink,1,"Canada and northern United States in the spring, South America in the winter",,,BlackCreamLight-Brown,Feathers,45 mph,average of five years,one ounce,6.3 to 7.1 inches,,,3-7,"Skunks, birds of prey, raccoons, snakes",bird,,,,,South-America,,,11.5 inches,10-13 days,,5,,,,,,,On the ground among the grass,one week,,,,1,,,,,,,
Boggle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackWhiteTan,Hair,,10-13 years,65 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Strong, loving, and loyal",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Boglen Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyBlackWhiteBrindle,Hair,,10-13 years,40 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Fun, friendly, and loyal",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Boiga,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Boiga,Boiga,Asia,"Rodents, lizards",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,10 to 20,,Cat snake,,,,,BlackGold,,,12 to 15 years,,2 to 3 feet,,,,,,,,,,Oceania,,,,,,,Yes,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bolognese Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,4,,Bolognese Dog,,,From the northern Italian city of Bologna!,Gun Dog,White,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,"Devoted and lively, yet docile",Should be trained from an early age due to their hyperactive nature,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bombay,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,6,,Bombay,,,,Shorthair,Black,Hair,,12 to 18 years,8 to 15 lbs.,,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, energetic, calm and friendly",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bongo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Tragelaphus,Tragelaphus eurycerus,Africa,"Leaves, Bark, Grasses",Calf,Solitary/Herd,"28,000",Habitat loss,10 - 15 white stripes on body,"Lowland Bongo, Mountain Bongo",9 months,Dense forests and bamboo thickets,Herbivore,1,Diurnal,Bongo,2,"Western, Eastern and Central Africa",Long and heavy spiralled horns!,Mammal,BrownRedBlackWhiteOrangeChestnut,Fur,43 mph,10 - 18 years,150kg - 220kg (330lbs - 484lbs),1.7m - 2.5m (5.5ft - 8.25ft),20 - 24 months,6 months,,"Leopards, Hyenas, Lions",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bonito Fish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Scombriformes,Scombridae,Sarda,Sarda,Ocean,Sardines and anchovies or other small fish,,School,Unknown due to this fish’s frequent migration patterns.,Overfishing for consumption,Tuna-like appearance with stripes and varying coloration,"Striped Bonito, Bunny, Common Bonito, Horse Mackerel, Little Bonito, Skipjack",Eggs take 3 days to hatch.,Worldwide from the open ocean to nearshore areas with kelp accumulations,Carnivore,,,,4,,,,GreyBlackSilver,Scales,40 mph,6 to 8 years,Up to 25 pounds,Up to 48 inches,,,,"Blue fin tuna, swordfish, marlins and other large fish",Schooling fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,Other small fish and invertebrate ocean life,,,,,,,,,,
Bonnethead Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Carcharhiniformes,Sphyrnidae,Sphyrna,Sphyrna tiburo,Ocean,"Crustaceans, cephalopods",,School,"Unknown, but the shark is abundant where it is found",Humans,Its head,"Bonnet shark, shovelhead shark, Bonnetnose shark, bonnet hammerhead",4.5 to 5 months,"Warm, offshore waters",Omnivore,,,Bonnethead shark,1,,,,GreyBlack-BrownGrey-Brown,Rough,0.7 mph,,6.6 to 8.8 pounds,20 to 39 inches in length. Females are larger.,,,,"Humans, larger sharks",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Brackish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bonobo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Hominidae,Pan,Pan paniscus,Africa,,Baby / infant,Troop,"Between 10,000 and 50,000",,,,"240 days, or 8 months",Lowland jungle and swamp forests,Omnivore,1,Troop,,1,,Shares 97% of the same DNA as humans!,,BrownGreyBlack,Hair,25 mph,Up to 40 years in a zoo or other captive setting.,25kg - 50kg (55lbs - 110lbs),,12 years,5 to 6 years,1,,Mammal,73cm - 90cm (29in - 35in),Large body size and opposable thumbs,,,,,,,,,,,,Small invertebrates and mammals,,,,,,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Booby,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Pelecaniformes,Sulidae,Sula,,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Subtropical and tropical islands,Carnivore,,Flock,,,,Seabirds found across the South Pacific!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Feathers,60 mph,12 - 17 years,0.9kg -1.8kg (2lbs - 3.9lbs),,,,,,Bird,64cm - 91cm (25in - 36in),Large body size and brightly coloured feet,,,Ocean,South-America,,130cm - 155cm (51in - 61in),,,2,,,"Flying Fish, Sardines, Anchovies, Squid",Saltwater,,,,,Flying Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Boomslang,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Dispholidus,Dispholidus typus,Africa,"Reptiles, frogs, birds, eggs, and small mammals",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Boomslang,,,,,BrownGreen,,,8-9 years in captivity,,,,,8-27 eggs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Borador,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,10 - 12 years,65 lbs,,,,,,,,,Energetic and eager to please,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Border Collie,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,6,,Border Collie,,,Highly intelligent and alert breed!,Herd,BrownRedBlackWhite,Hair,,12-15 years,,,,,,,,18-22 inches,,Lively and intelligent,Should be trained from an early age in obedience,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Border Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,6,,Border Terrier,,,"Small, rough-coated breed of terrier!",Terrier,BrownGreyFawnBlackTan,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,"Affectionate, brave and intelligent",Should be trained from an early age due to their hyperactive nature,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bordoodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Borkie,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhite,Hair,,10-13years,25 lbs,,,,,,,,,Lovable and energetic,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bornean Orang-utan,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Hominidae,Pongo,Pongo pygmaeus,Asia,"Fruits, Bark, Insects",Infant,Solitary,"13,500",Habitat loss,Highly intelligent with very long arms,"Red Ape, Forest People",9 months,Lowland forest and peat-swamps,Omnivore,1,Diurnal,Bornean Orang-utan,3,Borneo,Known to use large leaves as umbrellas!,Mammal,BrownGreyRedBlackOrange,Hair,2.7 mph,30 - 40 years,30kg - 90kg (66lbs - 200lbs),,12 - 15 years,3 years,,"Human, Tiger, Clouded Leopard",,1.25m - 1.5m (4ft - 5ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Borneo Elephant,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Proboscidea,Elephantidae,Elephas,Elephas maximus borneensis,Asia,,,,,,,,,Rainforest and tropical woodland,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,The smallest species of elephant!,,BrownGreyBlack,Leather,27 mph,55 - 70 years,"3,000kg - 5,000kg (6,500lbs - 11,000lbs)",,,,,"Human, Tiger",Mammal,2m - 3m (7ft - 10ft),Long trunk and large feet,,,Ocean,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Fruit, Roots",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Boston Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,4,,Boston Terrier,,,"Friendly, lovable and very strong!",Mastiff,BrownGreyRedBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,"Strong, friendly and devoted",Should be trained from an early age in a patient and understanding way,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bottlenose Dolphin,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Cetacea,Delphinidae,Tursiops,Tursiops Truncatus,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Warm harbours and bays,Omnivore,1,Pod,,,,"Stays in groups from 15 to 2,000 in number!'",,Light GreyDark Grey,Smooth,21 mph,20 - 35 years,200kg - 300kg (440lbs - 660lbs),2.5m - 4m (8ft - 13ft),,,,"Human, Sharks, Killer Whale",Mammal,,Large dorsal fins and communicate using whistling,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, Shrimp, Squid",,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Bouvier Des Flandres,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyFawnBlackBrindle,Hair,,10 to 12 years,110 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Fearless, strong-willed, and friendly",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bowfin,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Amiiformes,Amiidae,Amia,Amia calva,Central-America,"Crustaceans, insects, amphibians, and other fish",,Solitary,Unknown,Loss of habitat,Eyespot,"Mudpike, mudfish, dogfish, grinnel fish, and swamp trout",8-10 days,"Lakes, ponds, wetlands, rivers, and streams",Carnivore,,,Bowfin,1,,,,BrownBlackGreen,Scales,,10 to 12 years on average,Up to 21lbs,51cm – 109cm (20in – 43in),,,,"Alligators, other bowfins, and humans",Ray-finned fish,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,6-7.5,,,,,,
Bowhead Whale,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Balaenidae,Balaena,Balaena mysticetus,Least Concern,Zooplankton,,SolitaryPod,"8,000 to 12,000",Climate change and humans,Large triangular-shaped skull,"Greenland Right Whale, Arctic Whale, Polar Whale, Steeple-Top, Russian Whale",13 to 14 months,,Herbivore,,,Bowhead Whale,1,Arctic and subarctic waters,,,,Tough,6.2 mph,"Unknown, but may be 200 years or more",75 to 100 ton,50 to 60 feet long,,,,Killer Whales and humans,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Box Turtle,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Testudines,Emydidae,Terrapene,Terrapene carolina,Central-America,"Insects, roots, fruit, flowers, amphibians",Hatchlings,Solitary,"Less than 10,000","Habitat loss, automobiles on the road",Colorful shell,,50-90 days,"Forests, fields, residential neighborhoods",Omnivore,,,Box turtle,6,"United States, Mexico",,,YellowBlackDark BrownOrange,Hard Outer Shell,0.25 mph,100 plus years,0.5lbs to 2lbs,5in-6in,5 years,,1-11 eggs,"Dogs, skunks, raccoons, snakes and some birds",Reptile,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Boxador,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhiteBrindle,Hair,,12 to 15 years,110 lbs,,,,,,,,,Devoted and playful,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Boxer Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,8,,Boxer Dog,,,"Bright, energetic and playful!",Mastiff,BrownBlackTan,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, fearless and strong",Should be trained from an early age due to their independent nature,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Boxerdoodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Boxfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Tetraodontiformes,Ostraciidae,Ostracion,Ostracion cubicus,Ocean,"Algae, worms, small fish",,Solitary,unknown,Being captured as exotic pets,Box-like body shape,"Cowfish, trunkfish",,Ocean,Omnivore,,,Box fish,24,,,,BrownYellowBlueBlackWhite,Scales,,,,,,,,"Large size fish, sharks, humans",Tetraodontiformes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,8.1-8.4,,,,,,
Boxsky,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyFawnBlackWhiteBrindle,Hair,,12-15 years,75 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Affectionate, energetic, and independent",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Boxweiler,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownFawnBlackWhiteBrindle,Hair,,8 to 13 years,100 lbs,,,,,,,,,Energetic and protective,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Boykin Spaniel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,6,,Boykin Spaniel,,,Enthusiastic working dog!,Gun Dog,BrownDark BrownChocolate,Hair,,10 to 15 years,,,,,,,,,,"Eager to please, friendly, loving",Should be trained from an early in obedience,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Brazilian Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,South-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,10,,Brazilian Terrier,,,Small body and tri-coloured coat!,Terrier,BrownBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, playful and energetic",Should be trained from an early age due to their hyperactive nature,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
British Timber,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,British Timber,,,,,GreyBlackWhite,Hair,,10 to 14 years,,,,,,,,,,"Active, energetic, loyal, affectionate, and loving",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Brittany,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackWhiteTanOrange,Hair,,12 – 15 years,40 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Upbeat, friendly, and sensitive",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Brookesia Micra,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Chamaeleonidae,Brookesia,Brookesia micra,Africa,insects,hatchling,Solitary,"70,000 to 95,000",Habitat destruction,Its tiny size.,"Nosy Hara leaf chameleon, leaf chameleon, stump-tailed chameleon",Three months,dry forest,Carnivore,,,,1,Madagascar,,solitary,BrownOrange,Scales,,"10 years in captivity, unknown in the wild",Only 0.006 to 0.0074 ounces,1.1 inches,,,1-2 hatchlings,"Birds, frogs, small mammals, larger chameleons",reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Brown Bear,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Ursidae,Ursus,Ursus arctos,Asia,,,,,,,,,Forest and mountainous regions,Omnivore,3,Solitary,,,,A dominant predator in it's environment!,,BrownBlackTan,Fur,35 mph,20 - 30 years,136kg - 390kg (300lbs - 860lbs),,,,,"Human, Wolf, Cougar",Mammal,1.5m - 2.8m (5ft - 9.2ft),Powerful forearms and hibernate in the winter,,,Eurasia,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,"Fish, Fruit, Insects",,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Brown Dog Tick,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Ixodida,Ixodidae,Rhipicephalus,Rhipicephalus sanguineus,Africa,Blood,Larvae,Solitary,,Ingestion by mites or nematodes,"Narrow, almost rectangular body","Kennel tick, dog tick",1-30 days,,Omnivore,,,Dog tick,1,Everywhere humans live,,Ticks,Brown,Exoskeleton,,3-18 months,,2-10 mm,30-600 days,,"3,000-7,000 eggs",,Arachnid,,,,,Antarctica,Asia,Central-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Eurasia,,,Europe,North-America,Oceania,,South-America,
Brown Hyena,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Hyaenidae,Hyaena,Hyaena brunnea,Africa,,Cub,Clans,"4,000 to 10,000",Humans,Scraggly coats,Standwolf,Three months,"Desert, semi-desert, grasslands",Omnivore,,,Brown hyena,,Southern Africa,,,Brown,Hair,50 mph,12 to 15 years,83 to 96 pounds,51 to 63 inches,30 months,12 months,One to five,"Humans, lions, spotted hyenas",Mammal,28 to 31 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Brown Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Elapidae,Pseudonaja,Pseudonaja textilis,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,Five to as many as 38,,"Brown snake, dugite, gwardar, common brown snake",,,,,Brown,,,Up to 15 years in captivity,,1.64 to 6.5 feet,,,,,,,"Shades of brown, black, yellow, orange with mottling or bands",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Reptiles, including conspecifics, reptile eggs, amphibians, rats, mice, birds",,,,,,,,,,
Brown Water Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Nerodia,Nerodia taxispilota,North-America,fish,,,,,,"water rattle, southern water snake, pied water snake, greater water snake, water-pilot, aspic, and false moccasin",,,Omnivore,,,"Brown water snake, brown watersnake",,,,,Brown,Scales,,Up to 9 years in captivity,,3.5 to 6 feet,,,"Up to 61, but typically 20-30",,reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Brown-banded Cockroach,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Blattodea,Ectobiidae,Supella,Supella longipalpa,Africa,Decaying plant and animal matter,,Colony,,Extermination by humans,Amber brown with dark brown bands,"Roach, furniture roach",70 days,,Omnivore,,,Roach,1,"North America, Europe, Africa",,Cockroach,Brown,Exoskeleton,3 mph,6-8 months,0.105 g,0.4-0.55 in,80 days,,18 eggs per egg case,,Insect,0.25 in,,,,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Brug,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,Puppy,,,,,Grifon Pug,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownRedBlackWhite,Hair,,12-15 years,,,,,2-3,,Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Brussels Griffon,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivors,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,1-3 puppies,,,,,,,BrownRedBlueBlackTanBeige,Hair,,12-15 years,7-12 pounds,,,,,,,7-8 inches,,"Friendly, cheerful, curious, charming and affectionate.",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Budgerigar,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Psittaciformes,Psittacidae,Melopsittacus,Melopsittacus undulatus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,Open woodland and grassland near water,Omnivore,,Flock,,,,Natively found in Australia!,,GreyYellowBlueBlackWhiteGreen,Feathers,,3 - 6 years,30g - 40g (1oz - 1.4oz),,,,,"Human, Snakes, Large Birds",Bird,15cm - 20cm (5.9in - 7.8in),Brightly coloured feathers and warble communication calls,,,,,,25cm - 35cm (10in - 14in),18 to 20 days,,6,,,"Seeds, Fruit, Insects, Berries",,,,Tree cavities,3 to 4 months,Seeds,,,1,,,,,,,
Buffalo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Syncerus,Syncerus caffer,Africa,,,,,,,,,Woodland and grass pastures,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,Has no real natural predators!,,BrownGreyBlack,Hair,22 mph,15 - 22 years,"600kg - 907kg (1,323lbs - 2,000lbs)",1.7m - 1.8m (67in - 71in),,,,"Human, Lion, Crocodile",Mammal,,"Shoulder hump and large, curved horns",,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Shrubs, Leaves",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Bull Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Carcharhiniformes,Carcharhinidae,Carcharhinus,Carcharhinus Leucas,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Shallow and tropical waters,Carnivore,10,Solitary,,,,Unpredictable and aggressive temperament!,,GreyBlue,Scales,25 mph,16 - 25 years,90kg - 230kg (200lbs - 500lbs),2.1m - 3.5m (7ft - 11.5ft),,,,"Human, Tiger sharks",Fish,,"Flat, rounded snout and two dorsal fins",,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, Sharks, Stingray",,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Bull Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,7,,Bull Terrier,,,Needs to be kept active!,Mastiff,BrownBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,Friendly and alert but stubborn,Should be trained from an early age due to their independent nature,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bull Trout,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Salmoniformes,Salmonidae,Salvelinus,Salvelinus confluentus,North-America,Invertebrates and fish,,,"500,000 to one million",Damage to habitat,Light spots on a dark background,,4 to 5 months,"Clean, cold water",Carnivore,,,Bull Trout,1,,,,YellowRedOrangePink,Scales,,10 to 12 years,30 lbs,37 inches,,,,Otters and osprey,Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,Less than 7,,,,,,
Bulldog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,10,,Bulldog,,,"Friendly, loving and docile!",Mastiff,BrownFawnBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,"Gentle, calm and affectionate",Should be trained from an early age due to their stubborn nature,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bullfrog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Ranidae,Lithobates,Lithobates catesbeianus,Central-America,,,,,,,,,"Lakes, ponds, rivers and streams",Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,Has loud cow-like calls!,,BrownGreyYellowBlackGreen,Permeable,10 mph,6 - 10 years,300g - 500g (10.5oz - 17.6oz),9cm - 15cm (3.5in - 6in),,,,,Amphibian,,Powerful legs and cow-like call,,,North-America,Ocean,,,,,20000,,,"Insects, Spiders, Small Fish",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Bullmastiff,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,8,,BullMastiff,,,"Courageous, loyal and calm!",Mastiff,BrownFawnBlackTanCream,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,"Devoted, alert and fearless",Should be trained from an early age due to their independent nature,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bullsnake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Pituophis,Pituophis catenifer sayi,Central-America,"Small mammals, birds, bird’s eggs, frogs, lizards",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Bullsnake,,,,,BrownYellowRedBlackCreamBeige,Scales,,Lifespan of about 12 years in the wild and up to 30 in captivity,,4 to as long as 8 feet,,,Two to 24,,,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,No,Medium,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bumblebee,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Hymenoptera,Apidae,Bombus,Bombus,Africa,,,,,,,,,Quiet forests and pastures,Herbivore,200,,Bumble Bee,250,Northern Hemisphere,The most common species of bee!,,YellowBlackOrange,Hair,,,,,,,,"Bats, Frogs, Skunks",,,,,,Asia,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,"Nectar, Pollen, Honey",,,,,,Nectar,,North-America,,,,,,,,
Burmese,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,Asia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,5,,Burmese,,,"Adoring, elegant and affectionate!",Shorthair,BrownBlueBlackCreamLilacGinger,Hair,,13 years on average,6 to 12 lbs.,,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, friendly and affectionate",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Burmese Python,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Pythonidae,Python,Python bivittatus,Asia,"Mice, rabbits, and chickens",Hatchlings,Solitary,"30,000 or more around the world.",Humans and alligators,These snakes have puzzle like patches all over the skin.,,2 to 3 months,Natives of jungles and grassy marshes of Southeast Asia,Carnivore,,,Burmese python,1,"Native to Asia and can be found from eastern India through Vietnam and southern China. Can also be found in the islands of Java, Bali, small parts of Sulawesi, Sumbawa, and Florida (United States).",,,BrownBlackTan,Scales,1 mph,Around 20 years,Up to 200 pounds,Up to 23 feet long,18 months to 4 years old,,100,Alligators and human beings,Reptiles (Snakes),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Mice, rabbits, and chickens",,,,,,,,,,
Burrowing Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Myobatrachidae,Heleioporus,,Oceania,,,,,,,,,"Forests, rivers and marshes",Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,"Found close to marshes, streams and lakes!",,BrownGreyYellowBlackGreen,Permeable,5 mph,10 - 15 years,20g - 80g (0.7oz - 2.8oz),6cm - 10cm (2.4in - 4in),,,,"Foxes, Snakes, Birds",Amphibian,,"Long limbs and rough, bumpy skin",,,,,,,,,200,,,"Insects, Worms, Spiders",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Burrowing Owl,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Strigiformes,Strigidae,Athene,Athene cunicularia,Central-America,"Insects, rodents, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and earthworms",owlet,,about 2 milion,habitat loss,The barred chest patterns,,," Grasslands, deserts, prairies, and agricultural lands",Carnivore,,,Burrowing owl,1,"parts of the Unite States, South America, and Central America",,,BrownWhite,Feathers,,6-11 years,122-255 grams,,,,,"Birds of prey, bobcats, cougars, coyotes, foxes, and more",Bird,7-10 inches,,,,North-America,South-America,,,28-30 days,,,,,,,,,Ground burrows,44-53 days,,,,1,,,,,,,
Bush Baby,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Galagidae,,,Africa,"Fruit, gum, insects and frogs",Infant,Solitary,Unknown,Loss of habitat,Large eyes,"Senegal galago, Lesser bush baby, nagapies",125 days,"Forests, grasslands",Omnivore,,,Bush baby,,Africa,,Solitary,BrownGreyYellow,Fur,,192 months,3.5oz to 3lbs,5in-8in,2 years,6 weeks,2,"Jackals, mongoose, owls, dogs, cats, snakes",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bush Viper,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Atheris,,Africa,small mammals and birds,,Solitary,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,Bush viper,,,,,,Scales,,10–20 years,4.4–8.1 pounds,18–24 inches,,,Between nine and 12 at a time,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bushmaster Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Lachesis,Lachesis acrochorda,Central-America,"Small mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,bushmaster,,,,,BrownRedTanOrangePink,Scales,,12 to 24 years,,6.6 to as much as 13 feet,,,Five to 19 eggs,,reptile,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Butterfly,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Lepidoptera,,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Quiet forests and pastures,Herbivore,100,,Butterfly,12000,Worldwide,,,YellowRedBlueBlackWhiteGreenOrange,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Nectar, Pollen, Honey",,,,,,Nectar,,Europe,,,North-America,Ocean,Oceania,,South-America,
Butterfly Fish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Perciformes,Chaetodontidae,,Chaetodontidae,Ocean,Small invertebrates and plant matter,,Solitary/School,unknown,Destruction of coral reefs,Bright colors,Butterflyfish,30 hours,"Coral reefs, mudflats, seagrass beds and lagoons",Omnivore,,,Butterfly fish,115,,There are more than 100 different species!,,YellowRedBlueBlackWhiteOrangeSilver,Scales,,5-10 years,20-80g,Up to 12 inches,,,,"Fish, Eels, Sharks",Ray-finned fish,,Elongated nose and bright colours,,,,,,,,,200,,,"Plankton, Coral, Crustaceans",Salt,,,,,Plankton,,,,8.1 - 8.6,,,,,,
Cactus Mouse,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Cricetidae,Peromyscus,Peromyscus erimicus,North-America,insects,"Pinkie, kitten or pup",Solitary,,predators,extremely long tail,,20-25 days,Rocky deserts and shrublands,Omnivore,,,cactus mouse,1,Southwestern U.S. and Northern Mexico,,solitary,BrownGreyWhite,Hair,8 mph,one year,0.6oz - 1.41oz,6.2in - 8.3in,two months,25 days,one to four,"rattlesnake, owl, coyote, bobcat, hawk and fox",rodent,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Caecilian,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Gymnophiona,Caecilidae,Caecilia Linnaeus,Apoda,Africa,"termites, earthworms, insects and other invertebrates",,,,habitat loss,Hooked teeth in some species babies for peeling and eating mother's skin,,,wet and tropical,Carnivore,,,Caecilians,192,"South America, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, Central America, Seychelles",,,BrownGreyYellowBlackOrange,Skin,,up to 13 years in a zoo,Up to 2.2 pounds,3 inches to 5 feet,,four to six weeks,two to 60,"snakes, chickens, pigs, tenrecs, fish",amphibian,,,,,Asia,Central-America,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Caiman,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Crocodilia,Alligatoridae,Caimaninae,"Caiman crocodilus, Melanosuchus niger, Caiman yacare, Paleosuchus palpebrosus, Paleosuchus trigonatus, Caiman latirostris",Central-America,"Fish, crustaceans, waterfowl, capybara",Hatchling,Social,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",,"Rivers, lakes and swampland",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,,,"Jaguars, wild pigs, birds of prey",,,,,,South-America,,,,3 months,,,,,,,1 - 2 years,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Caiman Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Teiidae,Dracaena,,South-America,"snails, insects, freshwater clams, fish, amphibians, rodents",hatchling,Largely solitary,unknown,habitat loss,large crocodile-like scales,"Dracaena lizard, water tegu",,"forest, wetlands, flooded woodlands, savanna",Carnivore,,,"Northern Caiman lizard, Paraguay Caiman lizard",2,South America,,,GreyRedTanGreenOrange,Scales,,8-12+ years,3.6kg-5.4kg (8lbs-12lbs),0.6m-1.2m (2ft-4ft),,,5-7,"crocodiles, snakes, jaguars",reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cairn Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Cairn Terrier,,,"Intelligent, lively and strong!",Terrier,,Hair,,14 years,6kg (14lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Camel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Camelidae,Camelus,Camelus dromedarius,Africa,"Thorny and Salty Plants, Grass, Grain",Calf,Herd,20 million,Drought,"Long, curved neck and large hump","Dromedary Camel, Arabian Camel, One-Humped Camel",390 - 410 days,Arid desert and scrubland,Herbivore,1,Diurnal,Camel,1,Throughout the Middle East,Can survive without water for 10 months!,Mammal,BrownBlackTanCream,Hair,40 mph,40 - 50 years,"300kg - 690kg (660lbs - 1,500lbs)",2.2m - 3.5m (7.25ft - 11.5ft),3 - 5 years,4 months,,"Lions, Leopards, Humans",,,,,,Asia,Eurasia,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Camel Cricket,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Orthoptera,Rhaphidophoridae,,,Asia,,Eggs,Solitary/Group,Millions,Habitat loss and predators,Brown stripes on body,Spider cricket,10-12 weeks,Moist environments,Omnivore,,Nocturnal,Camel cricket,1,Worldwide,,,BrownGreyYellow,Hard Shell,,1-2 years,20 grams,1.25” inches,,,,,,10 cm,,,,Central-America,Eurasia,Europe,13 to 33 mm,,,,,,,,,12-15,,,Leaves,,North-America,,,Oceania,South-America,,,,
Camel Spider,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Solifugae,Solpugidae,,,Asia,"Beetles, Lizards, Small birds, Rodents",Spiderling,Solitary,Unknown,"Habitat loss, poison, starvation",Long pedipalps,"Wind scorpion, Sun spider, Egyptian Giant sulpugid",11 days,"Deserts, scrublands",Carnivore,50-200,Nocturnal,Camel Spider,,"Middle East, Mexico, Southwestern United States","Fast, carnivorous arachnid with a painful bite.",Arachnid,TanDark Brown,Hair,10 mph,Up to 1 year,2 oz,3-6 inches,,Newly hatched,,"Toads, Scorpions, Bats",,,,,,Central-America,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Canaan Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Asia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Canaan Dog,,,Has a strong survival instinct!,South,,Hair,,15 years,25kg (55lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Canada Lynx,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Lynx,Lynx canadensis,North-America,snowshoe hare,kittens,Solitary,Unknown,Coyotes,Long hair on cheeks and ears,"Wildcat, gray lynx",74 days,Boreal forest,Carnivore,,,Lynx,1,"Canada, US, Newfoundland",,,BrownYellowRed,Hair,50 mph,14 years,9 kgs (20 lbs),51cm(20 inches),21-33 months,12 weeks,1-8,Coyotes,,0.33m-1.1m (1.7ft-3.9ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Canadian Eskimo Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,300,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Canadian Eskimo Dog,,,,,,Hair,,10 to 15 years,,,,,,,,,,"Affectionate, loving, loyal",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Canadian Horse,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Perissodactyla,Equidae,Equus,Equus ferus caballus,North-America,,Foal,Herd,"2,000",,Compact size,"heval Canadien horse, little iron horse",330-352 days,Farms,Herbivore,,,,1,Canada and United States,,,BrownBlack,Hair,,25-30 years,"408kg-544kg (900lbs-1,200lbs",2.4m(8ft),12-15 months,4-7 months,1,,,1.4m-1.6m(56in-64in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cane Corso,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyFawnRedBlack,Hair,,9 to 12 years,110 pounds,,,,,,,,,"Confident, affectionate, and intelligent",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cantil,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Agkistrodon,"A. bilineatus, A. howardgloydi, A. russeolus, A. taylori",Central-America,,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,1-21,,"Common cantil, Taylor’s cantil, Yucatecan cantil, Gloyd's, or southern cantil",,,,,BrownYellowBlackWhiteOrange,,,Five to 10 years,,25.2 to 41 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Yes,Medium,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cape Lion,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Panthera,Panthera leo melanochaitus,Africa,"Wildebeests, antelopes, zebras, buffalos, rodents, and more",cub,Pride,,Habitat loss and hunting,The male’s dark-colored mane,,around 100 days,plains,Carnivore,,,Cape Lion,1,South Africa,,,BrownYellowWhiteOrange,Hair,48 mph,25 years,up to 600 pounds,6-7 feet,3-4 years,6-7 months,1-6 cubs,,mammal,4 feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,South Africa,,,,,,,,,
Capybara,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Caviidae,Hydrochoerus,Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris,South-America,"Grasses, Aquatic Plants, Bark",Pup,Herd,Stable,Hunting and habitat loss,"Eyes, ears and nostrils on top of the head!",Water Hog,150 days,Dense vegetation close to freshwater,Herbivore,5,Nocturnal/Crepuscular,Capybara,2,Central and South America,Excellent at both diving and swimming,Mammal,BrownGreyYellowRed,Fur,22 mph,8 - 10 years,30kg - 70kg (66lbs - 154lbs),100cm - 130cm (39in - 51in),17 - 19 months,16 weeks,,"Jaguar, Caiman, Harpy Eagle",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Caracal,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Caracal,Caracal Caracal,Africa,,,,,,,,,Dry woodland and savannah,Carnivore,3,Solitary,,,,Has 20 different muscles in it's ears!,,BrownBlackTan,Fur,50 mph,12 - 15 years,11kg - 18kg (24lbs - 40lbs),,,,,"Human, Hyena, Lions",Mammal,65cm - 90cm (2ft - 3ft),"Long, black ear tufts and short fur",,,Asia,,,,,,,,,"Hares, Mice, Antelope",,,,,,Hares,,,,,,,,,,
Caribou,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Cervidae,Rangifer,Rangifer tarandus,Eurasia,,Calves,Herd,About 5 million,"Wolves, Grizzly bears, and disease",Antlers,"Reindeer, rangifer tarandus, qalipu, tuktu",228 - 234 days,"Tundra, woodland, mountain, forest",Herbivore,,,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),64–84 inches (depending on species),1.5 to 3.5 years,5 to 6 months,1,"Wolves, and Grizzly bears",Mammal,33 – 59 inches (depending on species),,,,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Reindeer Moss, grass, shrubs, leaves, mushrooms, and sedges",,,,,,,,,,
Carolina Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Carolina Dog,,,Wild dog breed discovered in the 1970s!,South,,Hair,,19 years,18kg (40lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Carolina Parakeet,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Psittaciformes,Psittacidae,†Conuropsis,†Conuropsis carolinensis,North-America,,,,None,Hunting,The brightly colored plumage,,,Woodlands,Omnivore,,,Carolina Parakeet,1,United States,,,YellowBlueGreenOrange,Feathers,,Up to 30 years,280g,12-13 inches,,,,"Birds of prey, raccoons, skunks, squirrels, and snakes",Bird,,,,,,,,21-23in,23 days,,1,,,,,,,Hollowed trees,18-19 days,"Fruits, seeds, flowers, and insects",,,,,,,,,,
Carp,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Cypriniformes,Cyprinidae,,,Asia,"Aquatic plants, insects, crustaceans, worms, and zooplankton",,School,Unknown,Pollution and habitat change,The small whiskers,,3-8 days,"Lakes, rivers, and ponds",Omnivore,,School,Carp,,,,,BrownBlueBlackWhiteGreenOrangeSilver,Scales,,Up to 40 years in captivity,Up to 49lbs,35cm (14in) on average,,,,"Birds, aquatic mammals, and other fish",Ray-finned fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Carpenter Ant,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Hymenoptera,Formicidae,Camponotus,,Africa,,,Colony,,,"As these ants burrow through wood, they leave behind piles of wood shavings that may lead back to the nest.",,,"Near moist, decaying, or hollow wood",Omnivore,,,,,,,,RedBlackDark Brown,Exoskeleton,,,one to five milligrams,6 to 12 mm,,,,"Mammals, amphibians, snakes, lizards, birds, spiders, snails, and other insects.",,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Carpet Python,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Boidae,Morelia,Morelia spilota,Oceania,"Birds, mammals",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,Up to 18 eggs,,Python,,,,,BrownYellowBlack,,,20 years +,,12 feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Carpet Viper,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Echis,,Africa,"Insects, slugs, worms, scorpions, reptiles, amphibians, birds and small mammals.",,Solitary,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,"Carpet viper, saw-scaled viper and others",,,,,BrownGreyDark BrownOrangeLight-Brown,Scales,,About 24 years,,12 to 35 inches,,,3 to 23,,,,,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cascabel,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Crotalus,Crotalus durissus,Central-America,"small rodents, lizards, birds",neonate,Solitary,,,,"South American rattlesnake, tropical rattlesnake, neotropical rattlesnake",,,Carnivore,,NocturnalCrepuscular,South American rattlesnake,6,,,,BrownGreyBlackDark Grey,Scales,,10 to 25 years,,4.9 to 6.2 feet,,,Four to 14,,,,"Diamond pattern, bars and stripes on the head and neck",,,South-America,,,,,,,Yes,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cashmere Goat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Capra,Capra aegagrus hircus,Asia,,Kid,Sociable,700 million,"Coyotes, disease","Soft, downy fibers of their undercoats",,Five months,"Colder climates in the wild, but since they’ve been domesticated, anywhere",Herbivore,,,,,"Asia, Australia, North America",,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Hair,10 mph,Between 10 and 12 years,,,Maturity Males reach sexual maturity between 4 and 8 months; females reach sexual maturity between 7 and 10 months,4 months,2,Coyotes,Ruminant,,,,,Europe,North-America,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cassowary,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Casuariiformes,Casuariidae,Casuarius,,Oceania,,,,,,,,,Wet tropical forests,Omnivore,,Solitary,,,,Can reach speeds of 30mph!,,YellowBlueBlackTan,Feathers,31 mph,40 - 60 years,25kg - 58.5kg (55lbs - 129lbs),,,,,"Dingo, Crocodile, Humans",Bird,1.5m - 2m (59in - 79in),Sharp claws and horn-like crest,,,,,,Wings are tiny,49 to 52 days,,5,,,"Insects, Grass, Fungi",,,,The ground,9 months,,,,,,,,,,,
Cat-Eyed Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Leptodeira,Leptodeira annulata,Central-America,"Frogs, lizards, salamanders, fish, and rodents",,,Unknown,Habitat destruction and deforestation,Huge eyes in relation to body size with vertical pupils that resemble a cat's,,,"Grasslands, scrublands, and rainforests throughout the Americas",Carnivore,,,Cat-eyed snake,,,,,BrownGoldOrange,Scales,,Unknown,,Up to five feet stretched out,,,,,,,Blotches or saddle patterns along the back,,,North-America,South-America,,,,,,Yes,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Catahoula Leopard,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,Puppy,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,YellowRedBlackBrindle,Hair,45 mph,12-14 years,,,,,4-12 puppies,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Catalan Sheepdog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,Puppy,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyFawnRedBlackTan,,,13 years,,,,,3-6 puppies,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Caterpillar,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Lepidoptera,,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Quiet forests and pastures,Herbivore,,,Caterpillar,21000,Worldwide,The larvae of a moth or butterfly!,,YellowRedBlueBlackGreenOrange,Hair,,,,,,,,"Birds, Wasps, Mammals",,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Leaves, Plants, Flowers",,,,,,Leaves,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Catfish,Animalia,Chordata,,Siluriformes,,,Siluriformes,Africa,,,,,,,,,Fast-flowing rivers and lakes,Carnivore,,,,,,"There are nearly 3,000 different species!",,BrownGreyYellowBlackWhiteTan,Scales,,8 - 20 years,,1cm - 270cm (0.4in - 106in),,,,"Large Fish, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles",,,"Flat, broad head and whiskers",,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,40,,,"Fish, Frogs, Worms",Fresh,,,,,Fish,,Europe,,6.5 - 8.0,North-America,Ocean,Oceania,,South-America,
Cava Tzu,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,puppy,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,,,,,,,,mammal,,,playful and affectionate,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,United Kingdom,,,,,,,,,
Cavador,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownFawnRedBlackCream,Hair,,10-14 years,55 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Friendly, intelligent, and eager to please",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Cavalier King Charles Spaniel,,,Highly playful and affectionate!,Gun Dog,,Hair,,15 years,8kg (18lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cavapoo,Animalia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cecropia Moth,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Lepidoptera,Saturniidae,Hyalophora,Hyalophora cecropia,North-America,,"Larva, caterpillar",Solitary,"Unknown, its conservation status is not evaluated on the IUCN Red List","Pests, parasites, artificial lights, habitat disruption",Its size,,Two weeks,"Maple, birch and cherry trees in moist areas east of the Rocky Mountains of Canada and the United States.",Omnivore,,,Cecropia moth,1,North America,,Solitary,YellowRedWhiteGrey-Brown,Exoskeleton,,Two weeks,0.1 pound,5 to 7 inch wingspan,Shortly after eclosion,,As many as 100 eggs,"squirrels, birds, bats, parasitic wasps and flies","squirrels, birds, bats, parasitic wasps and flies",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Centipede,Animalia,Arthropoda,Chilopoda,,,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Decomposing matter on forest floor,Carnivore,60,,Centipede,3000,Worldwide,"There are about 3,000 documented species!",,YellowRedBlackOrange,Shell,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Insects, Spiders, Worms",,,,,,Insects,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Cesky Fousek,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Cesky Fousek,,,An affectionate hunting dog!,Gun Dog,,Hair,,15 years,34kg (75lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cesky Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyBlueLight-Brown,Hair,,12 – 15 years,24 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Alert, inquisitive, and adventuresome",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Chameleon,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Chamaeleonidae,,Chamaeleonidae,Africa,,,,,,,,,Tropical forests and desert,Omnivore,,Solitary,,,,There are more than 160 different species!,,BrownYellowRedBlackTanGreen,Scales,21 mph,4 - 8 years,0.01kg - 2kg (0.02lbs - 4.4lbs),2.8cm - 68.5cm (1.1in - 27in),,,,,Reptile,,Exceptional vision and ability to change skin colour,,,Asia,,,,,,20,,,"Insects, Snails, Leaves",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Chamois,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Rupicapra,Rupicapra rupicapra,Europe,,,,,,,,,Mountainous and rocky terrain,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,Natively found in the European mountains!,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan,Fur,10 mph,18 - 22 years,50kg - 55kg (110lbs - 121lbs),,,,,"Human, Wolf, Wildcats",Mammal,75cm - 80cm (30in - 31in),Black and white face markings and backward curving horns,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Leaves, Shrubs",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Chartreux,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Feliformia,Felis,Felis catus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyBlue,Hair,,11 to 15 years,seven to 16 pounds,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cheagle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhiteCream,Hair,,10 and 14 years,20 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Loyal, outgoing, and charismatic",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cheetah,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Acinonyx,Acinonyx jubatus,Africa,"Gazelle, Wildebeest, Hare",Cub,Solitary/Pairs,"8,500",Habitat loss,Yellowish fur covered in small black spots,,90 days,Open grassland,Carnivore,3,Diurnal,Cheetah,5,Asia and Africa,The fastest land mammal in the world!,Mammal,BrownYellowBlackTan,Fur,70 mph,10 - 12 years,40kg - 65kg (88lbs - 140lbs),,20 - 24 months,3 months,,,,115cm - 136cm (45in - 53in),,,,Asia,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Chesapeake Bay Retriever,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Chesapeake Bay Retriever,,,Bright and happy disposition!,Gun Dog,,Hair,,13 years,34kg (75lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Chickadee,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Paridae,,,Central-America,Insects,,,43 million,Habitat loss,"""Cap"" of dark feathers on head","Tit, titmous",,Open woodland,Omnivore,,,Chickadee,7,North America,,,GreyBlackWhite,Feathers,12 mph,About 3 years,0.3 to 0.4 oz,About 3 inches,,,4 to 8,Birds of prey,Bird,About 2 inches,,,,North-America,,,6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm),12 days,,,,,,,,,Tree Cavity,10 days,"Insects, seeds",,,,,,,,,,
Chicken,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Galliformes,Phasianidae,Gallus,Gallus gallus,Africa,,,,,,,,,Open woodland and sheltered grassland,Omnivore,,Flock,,,,"First domesticated more than 10,000 years ago!",,BrownYellowRedBlackWhiteOrange,Feathers,6 mph,2 - 4 years,1kg - 3kg (2.2lbs - 6.6lbs),30cm - 45cm (11.8in - 17.7in),,,,"Human, Fox, Raccoon",Bird,,"Sharp, pointed beak and clucking sounds",,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,45cm - 60cm (17.7in - 23.6in),,,2,,,"Seeds, Fruit, Insects, Berries",,,,,,Seeds,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Chicken Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Spilotes,Spilotes pullatus,Central-America,,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,12 to 18,,"Chicken snake, caninana, tiger rat snake, serpiente tigre, clibo",,,,,YellowBlackMulti-colored,,,10 to 18 years,,4 to 7 feet,,,,,,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,No,Medium,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Chihuahua,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Central-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Chihuahua,,,Curious and devoted personality!,South,,Hair,,18 years,2.7kg (6lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Chimaera,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Chimaeraformes,,,Chimaeraformes,Ocean,"Molluscs, crabs, marine worms",,,,Commercial fishing trawlers,"Dead eyes, fleshy snouts","Rabbitfish, rat fish, ghost shark",6-12 months,Deep ocean,Carnivore,,,"Chimaera, ghost shar",48,,,,BrownGreyWhite,Smooth,,~30 years,Up to 5 lbs.,1-5 ft.,,,,"Humans, sharks, larger fish",Chimaeraformes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Chimpanzee,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Hominidae,Pan,Pan troglodytes,Africa,"Fruits, Seeds, Insects",Infant,Group,"100,000 - 200,000",Habitat loss,Dexterous hands and feet and complex communication,Common Chimpanzee,8 months,Tropical forest and woody savanna,Omnivore,1,Diurnal,Chimpanzee,2,Western and Central Africa,Has 32 teeth including fang-like canines!,Mammal,BrownBlack,Hair,25 mph,50 - 60 years,26kg - 70kg (57lbs - 154lbs),,13 - 16 years,5 - 6 years,,"Leopards, Snakes, Humans",,1m - 1.7m (3.25ft - 5.5ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Chinchilla,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Chinchillidae,Chinchilla,Chinchilla Lanigera,South-America,,,,,,,,,Dry and mountainous regions,Herbivore,3,Solitary,,,,Natively found in the Andes Mountain range!,,BrownGreyBeige,Fur,15 mph,10 - 18 years,400g - 500g (14oz - 18oz),25cm - 35cm (10in - 14in),,,,"Owls, Fox, Cougars",Mammal,,Dense fur and long back legs,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fruit, Nuts, Seeds",,,,,,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Chinese Alligator,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Crocodilia,Alligatoridae,Alligator,Aliigator sinensis,Asia,"Small mammals, water birds, fish, aquatic mollusks; hatchlings eat insects, spiders and other invertebrates.",Hatchling,Sociable,"150, maybe even less than 100; conservation status critically endangered",Humans,Osteoderms on its belly,"China alligator, muddy dragon, Yow Lung, T’o, Yangtze alligator",Females gravid for a little over a month,"Subtropical wetlands, rivers, streams, lakes, ponds and swamps",Carnivore,,,Chinese alligator,1,"Yangtze River basin, China",,Congregation,GreyYellowBlack,Boney Plates,35 mph,50 years,80-100 pounds,"4.59-7 feet, males are larger",4-5 years,,10-40 hatchlings,Humans,Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Chinese Crested Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Chinese Crested Dog,,,A hairless breed of dog!,South,,Hair,,13 years,4.5kg (10lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Chinese Geese,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Anseriformes,Anatidae,Anser,Anser cygnoides domesticus,Asia,none,gosling,Family units,60-90 thousand,predators,"Long, arched neck and raised knob",Swan goose,28-35 days,farms,Herbivore,,,Chinese goose,,"Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, China, Turkmenistan, Laos, Uzbekistan, Taiwan, and Thailand",,gaggle or flock,BrownWhite,Feathers,,15-20 years,,1-2 feet,2 years,12 weeks,10-15,"Snakes, rats, raccoons, coyotes, and foxes",waterfowl,2-3 feet,,,,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Chinese Paddlefish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Acipenseriformes,Polyodontidae,Psephurus,Psephurus gladius,Asia,,,Largely solitary,Unknown,Habitat changes and overfishing,The large paddle-shaped nose,Elephant fish,A few days,Rivers and estuaries,Carnivore,,,Chinese paddlefish,1,,,,GreySilver,Smooth,,,Up to 992lbs,Up to 7m (23ft),,,,,Ray-finned fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, crabs, and shrimp",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Chinese Shar-Pei,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnRedBlackCreamSandy,Hair,,9 to 11 years,44 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Loyal, intelligent, protective",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Chinook,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Chinook,,,A calm and friendly breed!,North,,Hair,,14 years,41kg (90lbs),,,,,,,,,Friendly and loyal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Chinook Salmon,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Salmoniformes,Salmonidae,Oncorhynchus,Oncorhynchus tshawytscha,Ocean,"Crustaceans, insects, and other fish",,School,Millions,"Over fishing, habitat loss, and pollution",The silvery scales,"King salmon, spring salmon, blackmouth, Quinnat salmon, and more",3-5 months,Northern Pacific,Carnivore,,,Chinook salmon,1,,,,RedBlueWhiteGreenPurpleSilverDull Olive,Scales,,Up to 7 years,Up to 59kg (130lbs),Up to 1.5m (5ft),,,,"Sharks, orcas, sea lions, birds, and larger fish",Ray-finned fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Chinstrap Penguin,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Sphenisciformes,Spheniscidae,Pygoscelis,Pygoscelis Antarcticus,Antarctica,,,,,,,,,Rocky Antarctic Islands,Carnivore,2,Colony,,,,There are 7 million breeding pairs!,,GreyBlackWhite,Feathers,,15 - 20 years,3kg - 6kg (6.6lbs - 13lbs),,,,,"Leopard Seal, Killer Whale, Sea Birds",Bird,60cm - 68cm (24in - 27in),"White face and thin, black line that runs under the chin",,,Ocean,,,,,,,,,"Krill, Fish, Shrimp",,,,,,Krill,,,,,,,,,,
Chipmunk,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Sciuridae,,,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,Forest and thick woodland,Omnivore,5,Solitary,,,,There are 25 different species!,,BrownYellowBlackBeige,Fur,21 mph,4 - 8 years,57g - 113g (2oz - 4oz),,,,,"Human, Hawks, Raccoon",Mammal,10cm - 18cm (4in - 7in),Stripes on fur and large front teeth,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,"Nuts, Fruit, Seeds, Berries",,,,,,Nuts,,,,,,,,,,
Chipoo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Chipoo,,,,,BrownGreyFawnBlueBlackWhiteBrindleCreamSilver,Hair,,12-15 years,20lbs,,,,,,,,,"Loyal , outgoing, and intelligent",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Chipping Sparrow,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Passerellidae,Spizella,Spizella passerina,North-America,"Caterpillars, grasshoppers, other insects, some spiders",,Flock,200 million,Humans (exposure to pesticides and roaming cats),Conifer or deciduous trees,Hair bird,,Grassy woodlands,Omnivore,,,Chipping Sparrow,,,,,BrownGrey,Feathers,,,,5 inches,,,,"Domestic cats, snakes, hawks",,,14 - 16 days after hatching,,,,,,8 to 9 inches,10 - 15 days,,,,,,,,,Conifer or deciduous trees,14 - 16 days after hatching,Insects and seeds,,,,,,,,,,
Chiweenie,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnBlueBlackWhiteTanSilverBlonde,Hair,,12 to 16 years,10 lbs.,,,,,,,,,"Affectionate towards owner, stand-offish towards strangers",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Chorkie,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,10 to 15 years,10 lbs,,,,,,,,,loyal and protective,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Chow Chow,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,,,,,The adult Cho Chow have a blue tongue,,,,Omnivore,,,Chow Chow,,,Loyal and affectionate to it's family!,North,FawnRedBlueBlackCream,Hair,,9-15 years,32kg (70lbs),,,,,,,,,"Not sociable or outgoing, sometimes aggressive, and often suspicious of strangers",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Chow Shepherd,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyFawnRedBlackCream,Hair,,10-12 years,105 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Smart, loyal, and protective",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Christmas Island Red Crab,Animalia,Arthropoda,Malacostraca,Decapoda,Gecarcinidae,Gecarcoidea,Gecarcoidea natalis,Ocean,African land snail,"Larva, Megalopa",Solitary,About 44 million,"roadways, yellow crazy ant",Its brilliant red carapace,"Red crab, red land crab",Females brood eggs for a couple of weeks before releasing them into the sea.,rainforest,Omnivore,,,"Christmas Island red crab, red land crab",1,Indian Ocean islands of Christmas Island and Cocos Island,,swarm,RedOrange,Shell,,20-30 years,17 ounces,"Carapace 4.6 inches wide, males larger than females",4-5 years,,"up to 100,000","Fish, coconut crabs, whale sharks, manta rays and other filter feeders as well as the yellow crazy ant",crustacean,,,,,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,,,,,mature crabs molt once a year,,,,,,,,,,,
Cicada,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Hemiptera,,,,Africa,,,Swarm,,,,,,Deciduous forests,Herbivore,,,,,,,,BrownRedBlueBlackWhiteGreen,Smooth,,17years,2g,,,,,,,2.8in,,,,Asia,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Oceania,,,,,,,,
Cichlid,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Perciformes,Cichlidae,Herotilapia,Herotilapia multispinosa,Africa,"Phytoplankton, zooplankton, mollusks, and other fish",,SolitarySchool,Unknown,Habitat changes,The exceptionally bright and varied colors,,A few days or weeks,Lakes and rivers,Omnivore,,,Cichlid,,,There are more than 2 000 known species!,,YellowRedBlueBlackWhiteGreenOrangeSilver,Scales,,Up to 8 years,From less than an ounce to more than 7 pounds,Up to 3 feet,9 months old,,,Humans and other fish,Ray-finned fish,,,,,Central-America,South-America,,,,,200,,High,,Fresh,,,,,Algae,,,,7.8-8.5 on average,,,,,,
Cinereous Vulture,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Accipitriformes,Accipitridae,Aegypius,Aegypius monachus,Asia,"Calves, kids, lambs, piglets, young birds, rodents, reptiles and amphibians",,,,"Poisoning, poaching",Their great size,"Eurasian black vulture, monk vulture, black vulture",,"Forests, mountains, semi-deserts, often at heights between 330 and 6562 feet.",Carnivore,,,Cinereous vulture,1,"Eurasia, Asia, Middle East, Africa",,,BrownBlack,Feathers,,20 to 40 years,18 to 31 pounds,43 to 47.24 inches,,,1,Humans,Bird,,,,,Eurasia,Europe,,8 to 9.5 feet,53 days,,2,,,,,,,Trees and ledges,95 to 120 days,,,,,,,,,,,
Cinnamon Ferret,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mustelidae,Mustela,Mustela furo,North-America,"Mice, small rabbits, birds’ eggs",Kit,Social,Unknown,Loss of food source,"Long, slender body",Ferret,42 days,"Shrubland, grassland",Carnivore,,,Cinnamon ferret,,North America,,Social,WhiteTawnyGolden,Hair,,7-10 years,2-5 pounds,12-16 inches,6 months,3-6 weeks,3-7,"Coyotes, hawks, owls, dogs",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Clouded Leopard,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Neofelis,Neofelis nebulosa,Asia,"Rodents, Monkeys, Deer",Kitten,Solitary,"Less than 10,000",Hunting and habitat loss,Dark cloud-like markings and long tail,Sunda Clouded Leopard,87 - 102 days,Dense tropical forest and jungle,Carnivore,3,Nocturnal/Crepuscular,Clouded Leopard,2,South-east Asia,Has canines that can be two inches long!,Mammal,BrownGreyYellowBlackTawny,Fur,40 mph,11 - 17 years,11kg - 30kg (24lbs - 66lbs),60cm - 110cm (24in - 43in),2 - 3 years,9 months,,"Tigers, Leopards, Humans",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Clownfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Perciformes,Pomacentridae,Amphiprion,,Ocean,,,School,,Destruction of coral reef habitats,,"Anemonefish, false clownfish, false percula",6 to 8 days,Tropical coral reefs,Omnivore,,,Clownfish,27,,Also known as the anemonefish!,,YellowRedBlackWhiteOrange,Scales,,6 to 10 years,250 grams,10cm - 18cm (4in - 7in),,,,Larger fish,Fish,,"Coloring and three wide, white bands",,,,,,,,,2000,,,"Zooplankton, phytoplankton",Salt,,,,,Algae,,,,7.9 - 8.4,,,,,,
Clumber Spaniel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Clumber Spaniel,,,"Has a thick, soft coat!",Gun Dog,WhiteOrange,Hair,,12 years,29kg (65lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Coachwhip Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Masticophis,Masticophis flagellum,Central-America,"Rodents, bird, insects, amphibians, and lizards",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,4-24 eggs,,Coachwhip,,,,,,,,10-20 years,,3-8 feet,,,,,,,,,,North-America,South-America,,,,,,No,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Dark head progressing to a light tan or white tail,,
Coati,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Procyonidae,Nasua,Nasua nasua,Central-America,,,,,,,,,"Forests, grasslands, desert",Omnivore,4,Band,,,,Found in dense forests and wet jungles!,,BrownGreyRedBlackWhiteTan,Fur,15 mph,8-15 years,3-8kg (6-18lbs),,,,,"Wildcats, Birds of Prey, Crocodiles",Mammal,,,,,North-America,South-America,,,,,,,,"Fruit, Nuts, Small mammals and reptiles",,,,,,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Cobia Fish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Carangiformes,Rachycentridae,Rachycentron,Rachycentron canadum,Ocean,"Fish, crabs, squid",,Largely solitary,"At least 80,000",Overfishing,Its seven to nine dorsal spines,"Black salmon, black bonito, codfish, black kingfish, prodigal son, crabeater, ling, lemonfish, cabio, sergeant fish, sergeantfish, runner, cubby yew",24 to 36 hours,"Warm to tropical oceans, mangroves, estuaries",Carnivore,,,Cobia,1,,,,WhiteDark Brown,Scales,,15 years,Up to 135 pounds,78 inches,,,,"Humans, sharks, mahi-mahi",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cockalier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,puppy,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownRedBlackWhite,Hair,,12-15 years,,,,,3-6 puppies,,mammal,,,"Gentle, affectionate, and energetic",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Spain,,,,,,,,,
Cockapoo,Animalia,,,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cockatiel,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Psittaciformes,Cacatuidae,Nymphicus,Nymphicus hollandicus,Oceania,Terrestrial insects,,,"Undetermined, but conservation status is least concern",Birds of prey,Its cheek patches,"Weiro bird, quarrion",,"Scrub, bush, wetlands",Herbivore,,,Cockatiel,1,Australia,,,GreyYellowWhiteOrange,Feathers,43 mph,"As long as 35 years, average between 15 and 25 or longer in captivity",3.17 ounces,9.84 to 13.8 inches,,,Five,Raptors,Bird,,,,,,,,11.8 to 13.7 inches,17 to 23 days,,5,,,,,,,Tree cavities,Three to five weeks,,,,,,,,,,,
Cockatoo,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Psittaciformes,Cacatuidae,,,Asia,,Chicks or hatchlings,Flock,,,Crest of feathers on the head,,,"Forests, groves, and plains",Omnivore,,,Cockatoo,,"Australia, New Guinea, Philippines, Indonesia, and Pacific islands","Highly social, smart, and chatty bird.",Birds,,Feathers,,20 to 70 years in the wild,"300g – 1,200g (0.66lbs – 2.65lbs)",30cm - 76cm (12in - 30in),3 to 7 years,,,"Falcons, eagles, owls, snakes, and cats",,,,,,Oceania,,,Varies,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fruits, seeds, and tubers",,,,,,,,,,
Cocker Spaniel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cockroach,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Blattaria,,,Blattaria,Africa,They will eat anything but love sugar and fatty foods.,eggs,Solitary/Group,Billions,"Humans, habitat destruction, and animals who are scavengers.",Long antennae and dark body.,Roach,28 days,"Dark, moist, dirty places.",Omnivore,40,Nocturnal,Cockroach,4000,Worldwide,Dated to be around 300 million years old!,,BrownGreyYellowBlackTanCaramel,Shell,,1.5 years,30 grams,4 cm,4-6 months,,,"Spiders, Birds, Mammals",,35-41 mm,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,3 inches,,,,,,Decaying Organic Matter,,,16-18 eggs,,,Decaying Organic Matter,"Carboniferous period, some 300-350 million years ago",Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Codfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Gadiformes,Gadidae,Gadus,,Ocean,"Smaller fish, shellfish, crustaceans, worms",,School,Unknown,Humans,Beloved food around the world,"Cod, codling",8-23 days,Pacific and Atlantic oceans,Carnivore,,,"Cod, codfish",3,,,,GreenGrey-Brown,Scales,,15-25 years,33-212lbs (15-96kg),77-200cm (30-79in),,,,Humans,Groundfish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Coelacanth,Animalia,Chordata,Sarcopterygii,Coelacanthiformes,Latimeriidae,Latimeria,Coelacanthiformes,Critically Endangered,Ceephalopods and fish,,Solitary,Hundreds or thousands,Bycatch,Loped fin,Latimeria,Unknown,Oceans,Carnivore,,,Coelacanth,2,,,,BrownGreyBlue,Scales,,More than 20 years,Up to 200lbs,Up to 6.5 feet,,,,Possibly sharks,Lobe-finned fish,,,,,Vulnerable,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,Unknown,,,,,,
Collared Peccary,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Atriodactyla,Tayassuidae,Pecari,Pecari tajacu,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Deserts and Tropical Rainforests,Omnivore,3,Bands of 6-12,,,,Form bands of up to 12 individuals!,,Dark Grey,Bristled hairs,,10 years,9kg - 27kg (20lbs- 60lbs),,,,,"Coyotes, Mountain Lions and Jaguars",Mammal,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,Insects and small lizards,,,,,,Succulent Vegetation,,,,,,,,,,
Collett’s Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Elapidae,Pseudechis,Pseudechis colletti,Oceania,"Amphibians, reptiles, small mammals, and other Collett’s snakes.",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,20,,Collett’s black snake or Down's tiger snake,,,,,YellowBlackDark BrownCreamOrangePink,,,,,5.9 to 7.2 feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Yes,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Collie,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Collie,,,Gentle and devoted!,Herd,,Hair,,13 years,34kg (75lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Colossal Squid,Animalia,Mollusca,Cephalopoda,Oegopsida,Cranchiidae,Mesonychoteuthis,Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni,Ocean,"Fish, squid",,,,Natural predators,Massive size,"Antarctic squid, giant cranch squid",,ocean,Carnivore,,Solitary,Colossal squid,,,,,Pink,Skin,,,1300lbs,14m (46ft),,,,Sperm whales,Cephalopod,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, squid",,,,,,,,,,
Common Buzzard,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Accipitriformes,Accipitridae,Buteo,Buteo buteo,Africa,,,,,,,,,Countryside and woodland,Carnivore,,Solitary,Common Buzzard,,,The most common raptor in the UK!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Feathers,25 mph,12 - 20 years,400g - 1400g (15oz - 48oz),51cm - 57cm (20in - 22in),,,,"Fox, Eagle, Wildcats",Bird,,Small head and curved beak,,,Asia,Eurasia,Europe,42-53 inches,33-38 days,,3,,,"Rabbit. Pheasant, Lizards",,,,Tree branch or fork in tree,1 month,Rabbit,,,1,,,,,,,
Common European Adder,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Vipera,V. berus,Asia,"Small mammals, lizards, amphibians, and sometimes bird eggs.",,Solitary,,Predators during its hibernation,"Dark zigzag pattern down the length of the back, and V or X shaped marking on their head.","Common European viper, European viper, adder, common adder, common viper, crossed viper, European adder, European common viper, northern viper, cross adder, hogorm, hoggorm, kyykäärme, hugorm",,"Forest edges, countryside, river banks",Carnivore,,Diurnalor Nocturnal Depending on Region and Seasonterrestrial,"Common adder, black adder, European adder",,,,,BrownGreyBlackTanBlack-Brown,Scales,,10-15 years,,24-36 inches,,,3-20,"Birds of prey, carnivorous mammals",,,,Timid,,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,Yes,Low,"Small mammals such as mice, shrews, and rats.",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Common Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Ranidae,Rana,Rana temporaria,Europe,,,,,,,,,"Forests, rivers and marshes",Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,Found throughout the European continent!,,BrownGreyBlackGreen,Permeable,5 mph,5 - 10 years,20g - 80g (0.7oz - 2.8oz),6cm - 10cm (2.4in - 4in),,,,,Amphibian,,Short back legs and webbed toes,,,,,,,,,1500,,,"Insects, Worms, Snails",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Common Furniture Beetle,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Coleoptera,Ptinidae,Anobium,Anobium punctatum,Africa,,Larvae,Solitary,Unknown,,The small grooves on the shell covering,Common horse borer and woodworm,3-5 weeks,Anywhere with sufficient amounts of wood,Herbivore,,,Common Furniture Beetle,1,Worldwide,,,Dark BrownTawny,Exoskeleton,,3-5 years,1-10mg,7mm (0.25in),3-5 years,,20-100 eggs,"Birds, mammals, and other animals",Insect,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,Wood,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Common House Spider,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,aranae,Theridiidae,Parasteatoda,Parasteatoda tepidariorum,Africa,"Mosquitoes, flies, ants",Spiderling,Solitary,,"Loss of habitat, pesticides",Eight spindly legs,House spider,30-50 days,The corners of a room,Carnivore,,,House spider,,Worldwide,,Solitary,BrownBlackTan,Exoskeleton,1 mph,1 year,Less than 1 ounce,0.15in - 0.24in,,,400+ eggs,"Birds, cats, dogs, wasps",Insect,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Common Loon,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Gaviiformes,Gaviidae,Gavia,Gavia Immer,Europe,,,,,,,,,Freshwater lakes in cooler climates,Omnivore,,Flock,,,,Also known as the Great Northern Diver,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Feathers,,15 - 25 years,3kg - 5kg (6.6lbs - 11lbs),63cm - 81cm (24.8in - 31.8in),,,,"Human, Eagles, Osprey",Bird,,"Large body size and eerie, yodel-like call",,,North-America,,,100cm - 136cm (39in - 53.5in),,,2,,,"Fish, Frogs, Insects",,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Common Raven,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Corvidae,Corvus,Corvus corax,Africa,"Insects, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, spiders, eggs",,Flocks,16 million,Humans,Their intelligence,"Corby, corbeau, western raven, northern raven",,"Open areas such as tundras, taigas, cliffs, deserts, plains, but can be found in just about every habitat save rainforests",Omnivore,,,Raven,,"Most countries in the northern hemisphere, including most of North America, southern Greenland, north Africa, most of Europe, Russia and China",,,Black,Feathers,40 mph,13 to 44 years,1.5 to 3.6 pounds,25 inches,,,Three to seven,"Owls, eagles, martens attack their eggs, larger birds of prey such as great horned owls and mammalian carnivores such as coyotes or cougars might prey on younger ravens.",Bird,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,45 to 51 inches,18 to 25 days,,1,,,,,,,"Old trees, ledges, cliffs, even utility poles",35 to 42 days,,,Europe,,,North-America,,,,,
Common Toad,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Bufonidae,Bufo,Bufo Bufo,Europe,,,,,,,,,"Forests, woodlands and marshes",Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,Most active in wet weather!,,BrownGreyYellowBlackGreen,Permeable,5 mph,2 - 4 years,20g - 80g (0.7oz - 2.8oz),10cm - 18cm (4in - 7in),,,,"Foxes, Grass Snakes, Hedgehogs",Amphibian,,"Rough skin and long, agile toes",,,,,,,,,100,,,"Insects, Worms, Spiders",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Conger Eel,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Anguilliformes,Congridae,Conger,,Ocean,"Crustaceans, small fish",,,,,"Long, thin body and snout","poison eel, conger, dog eel, southern conger, grey eel",,oceanic,Carnivore,,,conger eel,14,,,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Smooth,,20 years,"10 - 160 lbs average, 350 lbs largest","5 - 6 feet average, 9.8 feet largest",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Congo Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Urodela,Amphiumidae,Amphiuma,,Central-America,"Crayfish, insects, worms, snails, fish, reptiles, and amphibians",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,30-350 eggs,,"Congo snake, amphiuma, or Congo eel",,,,,GreyBlackPurple,,,Up to 27 years,,Up to 4 feet,,,,,,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,No,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cookiecutter Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Squaliformes,Dalatiidae,Isistius,,Ocean,"large squid, gonostomatids, crustaceans",,Solitary,Unknown,Ocean pollution,Cookiecutter sharks glow,Cigar shark,,Ocean,Carnivore,,,Cigar shark,2,,,,Brown,Rough,,Up to 25 years,,14-22 inches,,,,large sharks and bony fish,Dalatiidae,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,"Marlin, tuna, other sharks, stingrays, seals and whales",,,,,,,,,,
Cooper’s Hawk,Animalia,Hemichordata,Aves,Accipitriformes,Accipitridae,Accipiter,Accipiter cooperii,Central-America,"Birds, mammals",Chicks,Solitary,"100,000-1,000,000",Habitat loss,Long tail and rounded wingtips,"Chicken hawk, flying cross, striker",,"Woodlands, forests",Carnivore,,,Cooper's hawk,,North America,,Pairs,BrownGreyWhite,Feathers,,12 years,0.45kg-0.7kg (1lbs-1.5lbs),0.35m-0.46m (1.1ft-1.5ft),2 years,1 month,3-5,,Hawk,,,,,North-America,,,,35 Days,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Copperhead,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Agkistrodon,Agkistrodon contortrix,Central-America,"Insects, lizards, mice, voles, shrews, snakes, small turtles, salamanders, frogs, small birds, baby squirrels, rabbits and opossums, chipmunks, bats, moles, carrion",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,"Copperhead, rattlesnake pilot, thunder snake, moccasin, highland or dry-land moccasin",,,,,TanDark BrownPinkLight-Brown,Scales,,Lifespan of 15 to 29 years,,,,,One to 21,,,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Coral,Animalia,Cnidaria,Anthozoa,,,,,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Tropical Oceans,Omnivore,"1,000s",,Coral,,Tropical Oceans,,,YellowRedBlueWhiteGreenOrangePurplePinkGoldenLight-Brown,Porous,,15 - 30 years,,,,,,"fish, barnacles, snails, crabs, starfish, marine worms and other sea creatures",,,Variety of colours and full of holes for species to hind in,,,,,,,,,,,,zooplankton,,,,,,Plankton,,,,,,,,,,
Coral Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Elapidae,Various,Various,Asia,"Mainly other snakes, but also small mammals.",Hatchling,Solitary,,Human encroachment,,,,"Forests, jungles, some aquatic",Carnivore,,Nocturnal,coral snake,78,,,,YellowRedBlueBlackWhite,Scales,,,,"Most are 2-3 feet long, but a few species reach almost 6 feet.",,,2-7,,,,,,,Central-America,North-America,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,
Corgidor,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Corgipoo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Corkie,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnRedBlueMulti-colored,Hair,,11 to 15 years,20 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Friendly, intelligent, and sensitive",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Corman Shepherd,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhiteCream,Hair,,10-15 years,70 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Active, energetic, and great watchdogs",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Corn Rex Cat (Cornish Rex),Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Corn Rex,,,,,BrownRedBlueBlackWhiteCreamSilver,,,11-20 years,5-10 pounds,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Corn Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Pantherophis,P. guttatus,North-America,"Rats, mice, baby birds, eggs",Hatchling,Solitary,,,"Shield pattern on their back, and","Red cornsnake, chicken snake, red rat snake, eastern corn snake.",,"Forested areas, fields, swamps, hardwood hammocks, neighborhoods bordering habitat.",Carnivore,,Diurnalor Nocturnal Depending on Region and Season,"Corn snake, red rat snake, eastern red rat snake, Slowinski's rat snake, .",2,,,,BrownGreyRedBeigeLight-Brown,Scales,,"15 years in captivity, less in the wild",,,,,10-30,"Birds of prey, other carnivores, some snakes, coyotes, cats.",,,,Relatively docile,,,,,,,,,,,Rats and mice,,,,,,Rats and mice,,,,,,,,,,
Coton de Tulear,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Africa,,Puppy,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyBlackWhite,Hair,,,,,,,2-5 puppies,,Mammal,,The breeds coat.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Madagascar,,,,,,,,,
Cotton-top Tamarin,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Callitrichidae,Saguinus,Saguinus Oedipus,South-America,,,,,,,,,Lowland tropical forest,Omnivore,2,Troop,,,,Found in tropical forest edges!,,BrownBlackWhiteTan,Fur,24 mph,8 - 15 years,220g - 900g (7.7oz - 32oz),18cm - 30cm (7in - 12in),,,,"Snakes, birds of prey, jaguars",Mammal,,"Small body size and long, thin tail",,,,,,,,,,,,"Fruit, Insects, Rodents",,,,,,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Cottonmouth,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Agkistrodon,Agkistrodon piscivorus,North-America,"Fish, rodents, shrews, frogs, reptiles, birds, insects, and eggs",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,Cottonmouth,,,,,BrownBlackOlive,Scales,,15-20 years,,2-6 feet,,,Up to 16 live young,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cougar,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Puma,Felis Concolor,North-America,,,,,,,,,Forest and mountainous regions,Carnivore,3,Solitary,,,,Largest feline in North America,,BrownBlackTan,Fur,30 mph,10 - 20 years,29kg - 90kg (64lbs - 198lbs),1.5m - 2.75m (5ft - 9ft),,,,,Mammal,,Powerful forearms and paws and muscular jaw,,,,,,,,,,,,"Deer, Elk, Beavers",,,,,,Deer,,,,,,,,,,
Cow,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Bos,Bos Taurus,Africa,,,,,,,,,Forest and grassland,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,There are nearly 1.5 million worldwide!,,BrownBlackWhite,Leather,25 mph,12 - 20 years,"400kg - 800kg (881lbs - 1,760lbs)",1.5m - 1.8m (5ft - 6ft),,,,"Human, Bears, Wolves",Mammal,,Thick leathery skin and complex digestive system,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Grass, Seeds, Flowers",,,,,,Grass,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Coyote,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis latrans,Central-America,,,,,,,,,"Forests, plains and deserts",Carnivore,6,Pack,,,,Also known as the Prairie Wolf!,,BrownGreyTan,Fur,40 mph,10 - 15 years,7kg - 21kg (15lbs - 46lbs),75cm - 90cm (30in - 35in),,,,"Human, Bears, Wolves",Mammal,,"Pointed ears and nose and a long, bushy tail",,,North-America,,,,,,,,,"Rabbit, Mice, Deer",,,,,,Rabbit,,,,,,,,,,
Crab,Animalia,Arthropoda,Malacostraca,Decapoda,Brachyura,,Brachyura,Africa,,,,,,,,,Coral reefs and coastline,Carnivore,2,Solitary,,,,There are 93 different crab groups,,BrownRedBlueOrange,Shell,12 mph,1 - 100 years,"100g - 2,000g (3.5oz - 704oz)",1cm - 400cm (0.4in - 157in),,,,,Arthropod,,"Hard, armoured shell and eight legs",,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Shrimp, Fish, Mussels",,,,,,Shrimp,,Europe,,,North-America,Ocean,Oceania,,South-America,
Crab Spider,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Araneae,Thomisidae,,,Africa,"Other insects, flowers, pollen",,,,Parasites and other insects,,,3.5 weeks,"Gardens, meadows, woodlands, tropical rainforests, grasslands, marshes and scrublands",Omnivore,,Diurnal,,2100,,,,BrownYellowBlueBlackWhiteGreenPink,Exoskeleton,,,,0.16 to 12 inches,,,"2-1,000","Wasps, ants, large spiders, lizards, birds and shrews.",,,Crablike appearance,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Crab-Eating Macaque,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Cercopithecidae,Macaca,Macaca Fascicularis,Asia,,,,,,,,,Rainforest and tropical jungle,Carnivore,1,Troop,,,,Found throughout the South-East Asian jungles!,,BrownGreyYellowWhite,Fur,30 mph,15 - 30 years,3kg - 9kg (7lbs - 20lbs),,,,,"Eagle, Tiger, Large reptiles",Mammal,38cm - 55cm (15in - 22in),Very sociable animal with a long tail,,,,,,,,,,,,"Crabs, Fruits, Seeds, Insects",,,,,,Crabs,,,,,,,,,,
Crabeater Seal,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Pinnipedia,Lobodon,Lobodon carcinophaga,Antarctica,Krill,Pups,Solitary,7 to 70 million,Cimate change,"The irregular, jagged teeth",Krill-eating seal,11 months,Ice packs and shallow water,Carnivore,,,Crabeater seal,1,Antarctica,,Solitary,BrownGreyWhite,Hair,15 mph,40 years,Up to 600 pounds,6.6-8.2 feet,3-4 years,3 weeks,1 pup,Killer whales and leopard seals,Mammal,1-2 feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Crane,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Gruiformes,Gruidae,,Gruidae,Africa,,,,,,,,,Temperate wetlands,Omnivore,,Flock,,,,Many are critically endangered species!,,BrownGreyRedBlueBlackWhite,Feathers,25 mph,15 - 30 years,3.7kg - 10kg (8.2lbs - 22lbs),1m - 1.4m (40in - 55in),,,,"Fox, Eagle, Wildcats",Bird,,Large body size and long beak,,,Asia,Eurasia,Europe,1.8m - 2.4m (71in - 95in),,,4,,,"Insects. Fish, Grain",,,,,,Insects,,North-America,,,Oceania,,,,,
Crappie Fish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Perciformes,Centrarchidae,Pomoxis,,Ocean,"Zooplankton, insect, crustaceans, and fish.",,School,Unknown.,Fishing.,The speckled body.,"White perch, paper mouths, strawberry bass, and more.",2-3 days.,"Rivers, ponds, pools, and lakes.",Omnivore,,,,2,,,,BlackWhiteGreenSilver,Scales,,,,,,,,,Ray-finned fish.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,6-7.5,,,,,,
Crested Gecko,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Diplodactglidae,Correlophus,Correlophus ciliatus,Oceania,"Insects, arthropods such as spiders",hatchling,Solitary,,"Habitat destruction, introduction of invasive species.",The fringed crests that shade their eyes and run down the back and over the legs,"New Caledonian crested gecko, eyelash gecko",90 to 190 days,Rainforest from 492 to 3281 feet,Omnivore,,,crested gecko,1,New Caledonia,,solitary,YellowRedTanOrangePeach,Scales,30 mph,10 to 20 years in captivity,1.06 to 1.23 ounces,six to 10 inches,nine months to one year,,two,"Fire ants, dogs, cats, snakes, rats, other geckos",reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Crested Penguin,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Sphenisciformes,Spheniscidae,Eudyptes,Eudyptes robustus,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Rocky Antarctic Islands,Carnivore,2,Colony,,,,Has long yellow eyebrows!,,GreyYellowBlackWhite,Feathers,,15 - 20 years,3kg - 6kg (6.6lbs - 13lbs),,,,,"Leopard Seal, Killer Whale, Sharks",Bird,60cm - 68cm (24in - 27in),Red beak and bright yellow eyebrows,,,Oceania,,,,,,,,,"Krill, Fish, Shrimp",,,,,,Krill,,,,,,,,,,
Cricket,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Orthoptera,Gryllidae,Acheta,Acheta domesticus,Africa,"Fruit, leaves, grasses, flowers, seeds, and other insects",Nymphs,Solitary,,,The long legs,,One or two weeks,"Grasslands, forests, swamps, mountains, and more",Omnivore,,,cricket,2400,,,,BrownRedBlackGreen,Exoskeleton,3.5 mph,a few months,200-800mg,0.2-2in,6-8 weeks,,Up to 100 eggs per day,"Spiders, reptiles, frogs, birds, small mammals, and insects",insect,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Crocodile,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Crocodilia,Crocodylidae,Crocodylus,Crocodylus acutus,Africa,"Fish, crustaceans, deer, buffalo",Hatchling,Social,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",,"Rivers, lakes, marshes, lagoons, mangrove swamps and estuaries",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,,,"Humans, Large felines, Birds of prey",,,,,,Asia,Central-America,North-America,,3 months,,,,,,,1 - 2 years,,,,,,Oceania,,,South-America,,,,,
Cross Fox,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Vulpes,Vulpes vulpes,North-America,"Birds, small mammals, insects, spiders, worms, reptiles","Cub, pup, kit",Solitary,Tens of thousands,"Humans, wolves, coyotes, mountain lions, eagles, bears",The cross on its back.,,49 to 55 days,"Forests, prairies, deserts, mountains, cities, suburbs, tundra, scrub, near rivers, farms",Carnivore,,,cross fox,,North America and Canada,,,RedBlackSilver,Fur,31 mph,"10 to 15 years in captivity, seven years in the wild",,"18 to 35 inches with 12 to 22 inch long tails, males a bit larger",10 months,56 to 70 days,5-13 cubs,"Gray wolves, coyotes, eagles, bears, humans and cougars",mammal,14 to 20 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cross River Gorilla,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Hominidae,Gorilla,Gorilla gorilla diehli,Africa,,,,,,,,,Rainforest and dense jungle,Herbivore,1,Troop,,,,Less than 300 remaining!,,GreyBlack,Hair,25 mph,35 - 50 years,100kg - 200kg (220lbs - 440lbs),,,,,"Human, Leopard, Crocodile",Mammal,1.4m - 1.7m (4.7ft - 5.5ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,"Leaves, Fruit, Flowers",,,,,,Leaves,,,,,,,,,,
Crow,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Corvidae,Corvus,,Africa,"Insects, fruit, carrion",,,27 million,Pet trade,Caw,American crow,,"Fields, orchards, savannas, suburbs",Omnivore,,,Crow,,,,,Black,Feathers,59 mph,4-20 years,11-21 ounces,16-20 inches,,,3-7 eggs,"Coyotes, bobcats",Bird,6-10 inches,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,36 inches,18 days,,,,,,,,,"Trees, shrubs, telephone poles",,,,Europe,1,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Crucian Carp,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Cypriniformes,Cyprinidae,Carassius,Carassius carassius,Asia,"water fleas, organic detritus, algae, zooplankton, aquatic weeds, small crustaceans, insects, larvae, fish eggs, small fish and small animals living in the lake, pond or river mud",,School,Abundant,genetic invasion by Prussian carp and goldfish,,"English carp, golden carp, gibele and Prussian carp",2-3 days,"lakes, ponds, slow-moving rivers",Omnivore,,,Crucian carp,1,,,,GoldGreen,Scales,2.7 mph,Up to 10 years,4.4lbs to 6.6lbs,6in to 2.1ft (64cm),,,,"Bass, European catfish, European smelt, blue tilapia, snakes, northern pike, Little egret",Cyprinidae - carp,,"Looks like a big, golden-green goldfish",,,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1,6.5-9.0,,,,,,
Cuban Cockroach,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Blattodea,Blaberidae,Panchlora,Panchlora nivea,Central-America,none,nymphs,Group,Unknown,"Humans, birds, rats",light green color,green banana cockroach,48 days,"Trees, shrubs, and other damp/dark places in tropical environments",Omnivore,,,"Cuban cockroach, green banana cockroach",1,"Cuba, the Caribbean, southern United States coast",,Group,YellowGreen,Exoskeleton,4 mph,,,,,,28-60 eggs,"birds, rats",Insect,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cuckoo,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Cuculiformes,Cuculidae,Cuculus,Cuculidae,Africa,insects,,,between 25 and 100 million birds,Shifting habitat,"Feet, which are zygodactyl (two inner toes face forward, two outer twos face backward)",,,"Forests, meadows, woodlands, and scrub areas.",Omnivore,"12 and 22 eggs each breeding season, spread among different nests.",,cuckoo,127,Every continent except Antarctica,,,,,19 mph,six years,.5 ounces to 1.4 ounces,,,,,"Raptors (adult birds), Snakes and raccoons (nestlings)",bird,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,"Up to 42 inches for the largest species, the channel-billed cuckoo",11 to 13 days,,,,,,,,,"Trees, bushes, the ground. Some species lay their eggs in other bird's nests.",,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Curly Coated Retriever,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Curly Coated Retriever,,,A lively and fun-loving breed!,Gun Dog,BrownBlack,Hair,,14 years,95 lbs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Cuscus,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Marsupialia,Phalangeridae,Phalanger,Phalanger maculatus,Asia,,,,,,,,,Tropical rainforest and mangroves,Herbivore,2,Solitary,,,,"Has a long, strong prehensile tail!",,BrownGreyBlackWhiteTanCream,Fur,15 mph,8 - 12 years,3kg - 6kg (6.5lbs - 13lbs),15cm - 60cm (6in - 24in),,,,"Snakes, Humans, Large birds of prey",Mammal,,Long tail and strong toes,,,Oceania,,,,,,,,,"Fruit, Leaves, Insects",,,,,,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Cuttlefish,Animalia,Mollusca,Cephalopoda,Decapodiformes,Sepiida,,Sepiida,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Coastal and deeper waters,Carnivore,200,,Cuttlefish,120,Worldwide,Found throughout the world's oceans!,,BrownYellowRedBlueWhiteGreenOrangePink,Smooth,,,3kg - 10.5kg (6.6lbs - 23lbs),15cm - 50cm (5.9in - 20in),,,,"Fish, Sharks, Cuttlefish",,,Long body shape and large eyes,,,,,,,,,,,,"Crab, Shrimp, Fish",,,,,,Crab,,,,,,,,,,
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,puppy,,,,"upright, triangle ears",,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreySilver,Hair,62 mph,10-15 years,,,,,6-7 puppies,,mammal,,,"Intelligent, athletic, and loyal",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Czechoslovakia and Slovakia,,,,,,,,,
Dachsador,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,YellowBlackChocolate,Hair,,12-15 years,40 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Friendly, affectionate, and playful",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Dachshund,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Dachshund,,,Fun and playful breed of small dog!,Hound,RedBlackTanCreamChocolate,Hair,,15 years,32 lbs,,,,,,,,,Stubborn but playful and devoted,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Dalmadoodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Dalmador,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Dalmatian,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Dalmation,,,Have an energetic and playful nature!,Gun Dog,BlackWhiteLight-Brown,Hair,,13 years,60 lbs,,,,,,,,,Sensitive and energetic,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Danios,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Cypriniformes,Cyprinidae,Danio,Danio rerio,Asia,"small insects, worms",,School,,loss of habitat,Stripes down the side of most species,Zebra fish,1.5-2 days,"streams, ponds",Omnivore,,,Danios,27,,,,BlackWhite,Scales,,Up to 5 years,,,,,,Larger fish and amphibians,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,7.0-7.8,,,,,,
Dapple Dachshund,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,RedBlueBlackTanCreamSilverChocolate,Hair,,12 to 16 years,16 to 32 pounds (standards); 11 pounds or less (miniature),,,,,,,,,"Friendly, courageous, independent",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Darwin’s fox,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Lycalopex,Lycalopex fulvipes,South-America,"Small mammals, reptiles, insects and other invertebrates","Pup, cub, kit",Solitary,"639 adults, conservation status endangered","Habitat fragmentation, feral and domesticated dogs",Its small size,"Darwin's zorro, zorro chilote, zorro de Darwin",Perhaps two months,"Temperate rainforests, shrubland",Omnivore,,,,1,Chile,,,GreyRedBlack,Fur,45 mph,Seven years,4 to 8.7 pounds,20.79 inches,About one year,About two months,Two to three,,Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Darwin’s Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Rhinodermatidae,Rhinoderma,Rhinoderma Darwinii,South-America,,,,,,,,,Beech-tree forests and in fields,Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,Camouflages itself as a dead leaf!,,BrownGreyBlackTanGreen,Permeable,5 mph,10 - 15 years,2g - 5g (0.07oz - 0.17oz),2.5cm - 3.5cm (0.9in - 1.4in),,,,"Rodents, Snakes, Birds",Amphibian,,Small body size and leaf-like appearance,,,,,,,,,30,,,"Insects, Worms, Snails",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Death Adder,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Elapidae,Acanthopis,Acanthopis antarcticus,Oceania,"Birds, small mammals",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,3-30+,,Death Adder,,,,,BrownRedBlack,,,Up to 15 years,,,,,,,,,"Black, brown and red bands",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Death’s Head Cockroach,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Blattodae,Blaberidae,Blaberus,Blaberus craniifer,Central-America,insects,Nymphs,Gregarious,Millions,"birds, reptiles",Skull shaped mark on its carapace,True Death’s Head Cockroach,3 - 4 weeks,"Woods, forests, jungles",Omnivore,,,Death’s Head Cockroach,,,,Gregarious,BrownBlack,Hard Outer Shell,,1 year,less than 1 ounce,more than 2 inches,4 - 5 months,,34 eggs,"Birds, reptiles, spiders",Insect,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Deathwatch Beetle,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Coleoptera,Ptinidae,Xestobium,Xestobium rufovillosum,Africa,,Larvae,Solitary,Unknown,None,The mottled brown shell,Woodworm,A month,Anywhere with wood,Herbivore,,,Deathwatch Beetle,1,Europe and North America,,,BrownBlackWhite,Exoskeleton,,2-10 years,1-5mg,5-9mm (0.2-0.4in),2-10 years,,40-80 eggs,"Mammals, birds, spiders, and other insects",Insect,,,,,Europe,North-America,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,,,,Wood,,,,,,,,,,
Deer,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Cervidae,,Odocoileus virginiana,Asia,,,,,,,,,Dense forest and planted areas,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,There are around 40 different species!,,BrownWhiteTanOrange,Fur,43 mph,10 - 20 years,10kg - 450kg (22lbs - 990lbs),,,,,,Mammal,60cm - 105cm (24in - 206in),Long ears and some male species have antlers,,,Eurasia,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,"Acorns, Fruit, Grass",,,,,,Acorns,,,,,,,,,,
Deer Head Chihuahua,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Central-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyFawnBlackWhiteSilver,Hair,,15 to 20 years,12 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Charming, intelligent, and friendly",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Deer Tick,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Idodida,Ixodidae,Ixodes,Ixodes scapularis,North-America,Blood,Larvae,Solitary,,Ingestion by mites or nematodes,Black legs,"Deer tick, black-legged tick",1-30 days,,Omnivore,,,Deer tick,1,North America,,Ticks,Brown,Exoskeleton,,2 years,,2-6 mm,,,"300-3,000 eggs",,Insect,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Desert Locust,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Orthoptera,Acrididae,Schistocerca,Schistocerca gregaria,Africa,,Nymphs and hoppers,Swarm,,Pesticides,Spotted wings,"Acridid, grasshopper",2 weeks,"Desert, dry grassland",Herbivore,,,,,,,,GreyYellowBeige,Exoskeleton,19 mph,5 months,2 grams,8 cm,4 weeks to 6 months,,100 eggs,"Wasps, flies, birds, reptiles",Insect,,,,,Asia,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Plants and crops,,,,,,,,,,
Desert Rain Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Brevicipitidae,Breviceps,Breviceps macrops,Africa,,,,unknown,Humans,"Large body, small limbs","Boulenger's short-headed, frogweb-footed rain frog",,Sand dunes,Omnivore,,,,,,,,YellowLight-Brown,Permeable,,2 to 15 years,Up to 0.4 oz,2–2.5 inches,,,12–40,"Birds, Larger Mammals",Amphibian,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Insects, larve",,,,,,,,,,
Desert Tortoise,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Testudines,Testudinidae,Gopherus,Gopherus Agassizii,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Sandy desert plains and rocky hills,Herbivore,,Solitary,,,,Lives in burrows underground!,,BrownYellowBlackTan,Scales,0.3 mph,25 - 60 years,4kg - 7kg (8lbs - 15lbs),25cm - 36cm (10in - 14in),,,,"Coyote, Birds, Gila Monster",Reptile,,Small size and patterned shell,,,North-America,,,,,,7,,,"Grasses, Herbs, Flowers",,,,,,Grasses,,,,,,,,,,
Deutsche Bracke,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Deutsche Bracke,,,Has long drop ears and a long narrow tail!,Hound,,Hair,,12 years,18kg (40lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Devils Coach Horse Beetle,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Coleoptera,Staphylinidae,Ocypus,Ocypus olens,Africa,"Insects, worms, snails, and slugs",Larvae,Solitary,,None,The long curling tail,"Devil’s footman, devil’s coachman, devil’s steed, and cock-tail beetle",30 days,"Grasslands, farmlands, woodlands, heathlands, and gardens",Carnivore,,,Devil’s Coach Horse Beetle,1,"Europe and North Africa, transplanted elsewhere",,,BrownBlack,Exoskeleton,,A year,10-50mg,2-3.2cm (0.8-1.3in),6-7 months,,A single egg at a time,Other insects,Insect,,,,,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Devon Rex,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,Europe,,,,,,,Pixie cat,,,Omnivore,,,Devon Rex,,,,,BrownBlueWhiteTanOrangeChocolateLilac,Hair,,9-15 years,6-9 pounds,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Dhole,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Cuon,Cuon alpinus,Asia,,,,,,,,,Dry forest and thick jungle,Carnivore,8,Pack,,,,"Only 2,000 left in the wild!",,BrownGreyRedBlackWhiteGoldTan,Fur,45 mph,10 - 13 years,12kg - 20kg (26lbs - 44lbs),75cm - 110cm (29in - 43in),,,,"Tigers, Leopards, Humans",Mammal,,Bushy tail and distinctive calls,,,,,,,,,,,,"Deer, Rodents, Birds",,,,,,Deer,,,,,,,,,,
Dik-Dik,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Madoqua,,Africa,,Calf,Pair,Unknown,"Some hunting, some habitat loss",Small pointed snout,"Madoqua, small antelope",5-6 months,"Savannahs, shrublands, bushes",Herbivore,,,Dik-dik,4,Eastern and southern parts of Africa,,,BrownGreyRedBlackTan,Hair,25 mph,5-10 years,7-14lbs,1.5-2.5 feet,12 months,3 months,1,"Hyenas, big cats, eagles, monitor lizards, humans",Mammal,12-16 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Vegetation, roots, berries",,,,,,,,,,
Dingo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus Dingo,Oceania,,,,,,,,,"Desert, wet and dry forests",Carnivore,6,Pack,,,,Natively found on the Australian continent!,,BrownGreyYellowRedBlackTan,Fur,30 mph,7 - 15 years,13kg - 20kg (28lbs - 44lbs),100cm - 125cm (39in - 49in),,,,"Human, Large reptiles",Mammal,,Pricked ears and a long bushy tail,,,,,,,,,,,,"Rabbit, Lizards, Rodents",,,,,,Rabbit,,,,,,,,,,
Discus,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Perciformes,Cichlidae,Symphysodon,,South-America,Small invertebrates and plant matter,Fry,School,Unknown,Habitat change,Bright colors,Pompadour fish,3 to 4 days,"Deep, slow-moving waters",Omnivore,,Diurnal,Discus,3,"Brazil, Columbia and Peru",One of the only schooling Cichlids!,Fish,BrownYellowRedBlueBlackGreenOrange,Scales,,10 to 15 years in captivity,150g – 250g,12.3cm – 15.2cm (4.8in – 6in),1 - 3 years,,,"Turtles, birds, and other fish",Ray-finned fish,,,,,,,,,10 days,,,,,,Fresh,2 - 3 weeks,150,,,,,,,6 - 7,,,,,,
Doberman Pinscher,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Doberman Pinscher,,,"A gentle, loyal and loving breed!",Mastiff,,Hair,,12 years,40kg (88lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Dodo,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Columbiformes,Columbidae,Raphus,Raphus cucullatus,Extinct,,,,,,,,,Tropical forest,Omnivore,1,Flock,Dodo,,,Native to the island of Mauritius!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Feathers,,10 - 30 years,20kg (44lbs),,,,,"Humans, Cats, Dogs",Bird,1m (3ft),Hooked beak and unable to fly,,,,,,About 20 inches,Unknown,,1,,,Tambalacoque Fruit,,,,Ground,Probably a few weeks or months,Tambalacoque Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Dog Tick,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Ixodida,Ixodidae,Dermacentor,Dermacentor variabilis,Africa,Blood,Larvae,Solitary,,Ingestion by mites or nematodes,Ability to expand greatly in size,"American dog tick, brown dog tick",1-30 days,,Omnivore,,,Dog tick,2,Everywhere humans live,,,Brown,Exoskeleton,,2-3 years,,2-15 mm,30-600 days,,"2,000-7,000 eggs",,Arachnid,,,,,Antarctica,Asia,Central-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Eurasia,,,Europe,North-America,Oceania,,South-America,
Dogo Argentino,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,South-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Dogo Argentino,,,Loyal and affectionate to their family!,Mastiff,,Hair,,13 years,45kg (100lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Dogue De Bordeaux,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Dogue De Bordeaux,,,Extremely loyal and devoted to it's master!,Mastiff,,Hair,,8 years,45kg (100lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Dolphin,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Cetacean,Delphinidae,,,Ocean,,,Pod,,,,,,"All of the world's oceans, rivers in Asia and South America",Carnivore,1,Pod,,,,Can reach speeds of up to 25 mph!,,GreyYellowBlackWhitePink,Smooth,25 mph,20 to 45 years,100 to 300 kg (220 to 660 lbs),2m - 4m (6.5ft - 13ft),,,,"Sharks, orcas",Mammal,,"A beaklike snout and rounded ""melon"" or forehead",,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, Squid, Crustaceans",Brackish,,,,,Squid,,,,,,,,,,
Donkey,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Perissodactyla,Equidae,Equus,Equus Asinus,Africa,,,,,,,,,Arid forests and deserts,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,"First domesticated 5,000 years ago!",,BrownGreyBlack,Fur,15 mph,15 - 30 years,200kg - 258kg (441lbs - 570lbs),,,,,"Fox, Wolf, Lion",Mammal,90cm - 130cm (35in - 51in),Stocky body and hee-haw sounds,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Grass, Weeds, Vegetables",,,,,,Grass,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Dorgi,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,puppy,,,,long body and short legs,,,,Omnivore,,,Dorgi,,,,,BrownRedBlackWhiteChocolate,Hair,25 mph,12-15 years,,,,,2-5 puppies,,mammal,,,"Intelligent, friendly, and bold",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Germany and Wales,,,,,,,,,
Dorkie,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackWhiteTan,Hair,,10 - 13 years,12 pounds,,,,,,,,,Laid-back and even-tempered,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Dormouse,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Gliridae,,Gliridae,Africa,,,,,,,,,Dense woodlands and shrub land,Omnivore,4,Solitary,,,,"Found in Europe, Africa and Asia!",,BrownGreyBlackWhiteGoldTan,Fur,8 mph,2 - 5 years,15g - 200kg (0.5oz - 7.1oz),6cm - 19cm (2.4in - 7.5in),,,,"Owls, Snakes, Weasels",Mammal,,"Long tail and thin, black whiskers",,,Asia,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,"Fruits, Nuts, Insects",,,,,,Fruits,,,,,,,,,,
Double Doodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Douc,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Cercopithecidae,Pygathrix,,Asia,,Infant,Gregarious,"About 26,000 or less. The conservation status of all species of douc is critically endangered.",Humans,"Its colors, especially the colors of the red-shanked douc","Costumed apes, five color douc (for the red-shanked douc), Queen of Primates, douc langur",165 to 205 days,Tropical rainforests and monsoon forests,Herbivore,,,Douc,3,Indochina,,"Cartload, troop",GreyRedBlackWhiteOrange,Fur,,24 years,18 to 24 pounds,"21.5 to 24 inches, males larger than females, tail as long as the body",About four years,One year,"One, rarely two","Humans, possibly large birds of prey or big cats",Primate,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Doxiepoo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Doxle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,canis lupus familiaris,North-America,rabbits,puppies,PackSocial,unknown,,long ears,"Doxies, Beaschunds",2 months,Domesticated,Carnivore,4-6 puppies,PackSocial,Doxie,1,North America,,,Multi-colored,Fur,15 mph,10-15 years,15-30 pounds,10-12 inches,12 months,1-3 months,4-6 puppies,,mammal,9-11 inches,deep howl,"Sweet, Loyal, Affectionate",easy to train,,,,,,,,,,rabbits,,3 months,,,,meat,North America,,,,,,,,,
Draco Volans Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Agamidae,Draco,Draco volans,Asia,"Insects, especially ants and termites",Hatchling,Solitary,Unknown but conservation status is Least Concern.,"Predators such as birds of prey, larger reptiles, pet trade","Its “wings,” a patagium spread supported by ribs","Flying lizard, gliding lizard",Eggs hatch in 32 days,Second growth forest,Carnivore,,,Common flying dragon,,"Southeast Asia, south India, Philippines",,,YellowBlueTan,Scales,17 mph,Eight years,0.73 ounces,"7.7 to 8.7 inches, females larger",Unknown,,Five,"Birds of prey, larger lizards, tree snakes",Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Dragonfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Syngnathiformes and Stomiiformes,Stomiidae and Pegasidae,Eurypegasus,,Data Deficient,"Eggs, insects, insect larvae, planktons, small invertebrates",,,unknown,Red founder fish,Protruding fangs,"Sea moths, black dragonfish","Not known, though some reports suggest up to four weeks",Deep waters in Indo-Pacific oceans,Carnivore,,,Sea moth or black dragonfish,,,,,RedBlack,Scales,,"10+ years, which may vary",13 to 15 grams,6.5 to 15 inches long,,,,Red founder fish,Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Dragonfly,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Odonata,Anisoptera,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Wetlands and close to water,Carnivore,60,,Dragonfly,5000,Worldwide,It's larvae are carnivorous!,,YellowRedBlueBlackOrange,Smooth,,,,,,,,"Birds, Fish, Lizards",,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Mosquitoes, Fly, Bee",,,,,,Mosquitoes,,Europe,,,North-America,Ocean,Oceania,,South-America,
Drever,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Drever,,,Uncommon outside of Europe!,Hound,,Hair,,14 years,15kg (33lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Drum Fish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Perciformes,Sciaenidae,,Sciaenidae,Ocean,"Mollusks, insects, and fish",,Solitary,Unknown,Habitat changes,The croaking noise,Drum or croaker,A few days,,Carnivore,,,Drum fish,275,,,,BrownRedBlackWhiteSilver,Scales,,Up to 50 years,Up to 225 pounds,Up to 6.6 feet,,,,"Birds, fish, and humans",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Dubia Cockroach,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Blattodea,Blaberidae,Blaptica,Blaptica dubia,Central-America,"Fruit, vegetables, and grains",Nymph,Colony,,Extermination by humans,Light brown bodies with dark brown spots,"Orange-spotted roach, Guyana spotted roach, Argentinian wood roach, tropical spotted roach",50-60 days,,Omnivore,,,Dubia roach,1,Central and South America,,Cockroach,Brown,Exoskeleton,3 mph,6-9 months,0.105 g,1.75 in,5-6 months,,20-35 nymphs,,Insect,0.25 in,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Duck,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Anseriformes,Anatidae,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Rivers, lakes and woodland wetlands",Omnivore,,Pack,,,,Rows of tiny plates line their teeth!,,BrownGreyYellowBlackWhiteGreen,Feathers,88 mph,4 - 8 years,0.7kg - 1.4kg (1.5lbs - 3lbs),30cm - 50cm (12in - 20in),,,,,Bird,,"Long, broad beak and webbed feet",,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,60cm - 80cm (24in - 31in),,,5,,,"Insects, Frogs, Plants, Shellfish",,,,,,Insects,,Europe,,,North-America,Ocean,Oceania,,South-America,
Dugong,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Sirenia,Dugongidae,Dugong,Dugong Dugon,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Warmer tropical waters and sea grass forests,Herbivore,1,Solitary,,,,Closely related to the Manatee!,,BrownGrey,Leather,13 mph,50 - 70 years,150kg - 400kg (330lbs - 880lbs),2.7m - 3m (8.9ft - 9.8ft),,,,"Human, Sharks, Crocodile",Mammal,,Large body size and forked tail,,,,,,,,,,,,"Sea Grass. Algae, Flowers",,,,,,Sea Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Dung Beetle,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Coleoptera,,,,Africa,Dung or insects,Larvae,Solitary,Varies,Predation,Some males have horns on their head,Scarab,A few days,"Forests, grasslands, deserts, prairies, and farmlands",Carnivore,,,Dung Beetle,,Worldwide,,,RedBlackGreen,Exoskeleton,,3 - 5 years,Up to 3.5 ounces,1cm - 6cm (0.5in - 2.5in),1 month to 3 years,,3 to 20 eggs,"Mammals, bird, reptiles, amphibians, and insects",Insect,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Dunker,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Dunker,,,A friendly and relaxed dog!,Hound,,Hair,,14 years,22kg (49lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Dunnock,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Prunellidae,Prunella,Prunella modularis,Asia,"Insects, spiders, worms, and seeds",,,25-44 million mature individuals,Habitat loss,The dark streaks on the back,"Hedge accentor, hedge sparrow, or hedge warbler",,"Shrubs, woodlands, hedgerows, and gardens",Omnivore,,,Dunnock,1,Europe and Western Asia,,,BrownGreyBlack,,,Up to 11 years old,19-24g (0.6-0.9oz),,,,,Cats and sparrowhawks,Bird,14cm (5.5in),,,,Europe,Oceania,,19-21cm (7.5-8.2in),12-13 days,,,,,,,,,Shrubs or trees,11-12 days,,,,1,,,,,,,
Dusky Dolphin,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Cetacea,Delphinidae,Lagenorhynchus,Lagenorhynchus obscurus,Ocean,"Anchovies, Sardines, Squid",Calf,Pod,Not Known,Hunting and commercial fishing,"Rounded black beak and tall, curved dorsal fin",,11 months,Cooler waters near continental shelves,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,,"Killer Whales, Sharks, Humans",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Dwarf Crocodile,Animalia,Chordata,,Crocodilia,Crocodylidae,Osteolaemus,Osteolaemus tetraspis,Africa,"Fish, Crustaceans, Frogs",Hatchling,Solitary,"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",,Rainforest rivers and swamps,Carnivore,,Nocturnal,Dwarf Crocodile,2,West Africa,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,,,"Crocodiles, Large Birds and Mammals",,,,,,,,,,3 months,,10,,,,,Up to a few weeks,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Dwarf Hamster,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Cricetidae,Cricetulus,Cricetulus barabensis,Asia,,pups,Solitary,57 million,"Global warming, pollution, industrial development.",Pouch-like cheeks,,20-22 days,"Deserts, desert edges, steppe, mountains, forests, scrublands.",Omnivore,,,dwarf hamster,,"Greece, Romania, Belgium, northern China",,solitary,BrownGreyWhiteTanSandy,Fur,5 mph,2-3 years,0.71 – 0.88 ounces,5.5 – 10.5 cm,four to five weeks old,three weeks,six,"Foxes, owls, eagles, kestrels, falcons.",mammal,,,,,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Eagle,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Falconiformes,Accipitridae,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Open waters like rivers, lakes and coastal regions",Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,Has exceptional eyesight!,,BrownGreyYellowBlackWhite,Feathers,100 mph,15 - 30 years,0.5kg - 7kg (1.1lbs - 15.4lbs),,,,,"Human, Hawk, Raccoon",Bird,40cm - 100cm (15.7in - 39.3in),"Long curved beak and strong, sharp claws",,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,70cm - 250cm (27.5in - 98in),,,2,,,"Fish, Mammals, Reptiles",,,,In trees or on cliffs,,Fish,,Europe,,,North-America,South-America,,,,
Earthworm,Animalia,Annelida,Clitellata,Opisthopora,Limbricidae,Lumbricus Linnaeus,Lumbricina,Africa,"Bacteria, nematodes, protozoans",Hatchling,Solitary,very abundant,"Climate change, habitat destruction",Their segmented bodies,"Night crawler, dew worm, angleworm, rainworm, lobworm",Three weeks,"Moist, humus filled soil",Omnivore,,,earathworm,6000,Cosmopolitan,,Solitary,BrownGreyRedWhitePink,Skin,,up to eight years,0.0088 ounces to 1.5 pounds,0.0088 ounces to 1.5 pounds Size (L): 0.039 inches to nearly 10 feet,two to three months,,Two to 20,"Humans, birds, reptiles, amphibians, snails, beetles, small mammals",invertebrate,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Earwig,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Dermaptera,,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Grass and woodlands,Omnivore,50,,Earwig,1800,Worldwide,"There are nearly 2,000 different species!",,YellowTan,Shell,,,2g - 5g (0.07oz - 0.1oz),1cm - 3cm (0.4in - 1.2in),,,,"Toads, Birds, Beetles",,,Sharp pincers and delicate wings,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Plants, Flowers, Insects",,,,,,Plants,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Eastern Barred Bandicoot,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Peramelemorphia,Peramelidae,Perameles,Perameles gunnii,Oceania,"Roots, berries, beetles, worms, grasshoppers",Joey,Solitary,"10,000-100,000",Habitat loss,Bars of black fur on its hindquarters,Pig rat,12 days,"Forest, grassland, desert",Omnivore,,,Bandicoot,19,Australia,,solitary,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Hair,12 mph,,,,91-152 days,50 days,1-4 joeys,"Red fox, dingo",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Eastern Bluebird,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Turdidae,Sialia,Sialia sialis,Central-America,"Insects, snails, spiders, beetles, earthworms, grasshoppers, katydids, crickets and other small invertebrates.",,,20 million,"Habitat destruction, invasive species, pet cats",The bright blue color of the male’s feathers,Blue robin,,"Habitat includes farmland, open country, parks, orchards, backyards, hedgerows",Omnivore,,,Bluebird,8,North and Central America east of the Rocky Mountains,,,RedBlueWhiteOrange,Feathers,17 mph,Six to 10 years,0.95 to 1.2 ounces,6.3 to 8.3 inches,,,Three to seven,"Rodents, black bears, raccoons, snakes, cats, birds of prey and fire ants.",Bird,,,,,North-America,,,9.8 to 12.6 inches across,About two weeks.,,7,,,,,,,Abandoned woodpecker hole or other tree cavities a few feet from the ground.,15 days,,,,1,,,,,,,
Eastern Brown Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Elapidae,Pseudonaja,Pseudonaja textilis,Oceania,Rodents,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,10 to 35,,Common brown snake,,,,,Brown,,,10 to 20 years,,5 to 7 feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Yes,High,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Eastern Chipmunk,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Sciuridae,Tamias,Tamias striatus,North-America,Insects and worms,pup,Solitary,,Predators,The dark brown and white stripes down the back,,35 days,"Urban and suburban parks, backyards, human habitations, deciduous woods",Herbivore,,,Eastern Chipmunk,1,United States east of the Mississippi River and southern Canada,,solitary,YellowWhiteDark BrownGrey-Brown,Fur,18 mph,two to eight years,2.33 to 5.30 ounces,10 to 12 inches,"six months for females, eight months for males",40 days,two to five,"Foxes, bobcats, birds of prey, coyotes, dogs and cats, raccoons, red squirrels, mustelids",mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Crotalus,C. adamanteus,North-America,"rats, mice, rabbits, squirrels, and sometimes birds.",Neonate,Solitary,,,Their rattle.,"Diamond-backed rattlesnake, eastern diamondback, diamond rattlesnake, diamond-back rattlesnake, common rattlesnake, diamond-back, diamond-patch rattler, eastern diamond-back, eastern diamond rattlesnake, Florida diamond-back (rattlesnake), Florida rattlesnake, lozenge-spotted rattlesnake, rattler, rattlesnake, southeastern diamond-backed rattlesnake, southeastern diamond-backed rattler, southern woodland rattler, water rattle, water rattlesnake, and diamondback rattlesnake.",6-7 months,,Carnivore,,CrepuscularDiurnal/NocturnalNocturnal/Crepuscularor Nocturnal Depending on Region and Season,Eastern diamondback,,,,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan,Scales,,15-20+ years,,2-8 feet,,,7-21,"Indigo snakes, king snakes, hawks, coyotes, weasels.",,,,"A little prickly, but reclusive.",,,,,,,,,Yes,Medium,Small mammals,,A few hours,,,,Rabbits,,,,,,,,,,
Eastern Fence Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Phyrnosomatidae,Sceloporus,Sceloporus undulatas,Central-America,"insects, arachnids, and arthropods",hatchling,Solitary,"over 1,000,000",habitat loss,"spiny scales, wavelike markings","fence lizard, plateau lizard, prairie lizard",8-10 weeks,"forest, grassland, and shrublands",Carnivore,,Diurnal,Eastern fence lizard,7,"parts of the United States, Mexico",,lounge,BrownGreyBlueBlack,Scales,,2-5 years,15g,4-7 inches,1-2 years,,3-16,"snakes, birds, larger lizards, cats",reptile,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Eastern Glass Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Anguidae,Ophisaurus,Ophisaurus ventralis,North-America,"Lizards, snakes, mice, invertebrates such as insects, spiders, earthworms and snails as well as each other.",Hatchling,Solitary,,"Habitat destruction, vehicular accidents",Lack of legs even though it’s a lizard and not a snake," Joint snake, stinging snake, horn snake",50 to 60 days,"Wet areas, including places near marshes, forests near the ocean, wet meadows, mesic semi-tropical or tropical hammocks, coastal dunes",Carnivore,,,Eastern glass lizard,1,Southeastern United States,,solitary,BrownYellowBlackWhiteGreen,Scales,4 mph,Lifespan of 10 to 30 years,11 to 21 ounces,18 to 43 inches,Two to three years,,Five to 15 eggs,"Foxes, skunks, birds of prey, snakes and raccoons",reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Eastern Gorilla,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Hominidae,Gorilla,Gorilla berengei,Africa,,,,,,,,,Tropical forest and jungles in mountainous regions,Omnivore,1,Social,,,,The largest primate in the world!,,BrownGreyBlack,Hair,25 mph,35 - 50 years,204kg - 227kg (450lbs - 500lbs),,,,,"Human, Leopard",Mammal,1.5m - 1.8m (5ft - 6ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,"Leaves, Seeds, Herbs",,,,,,Leaves,,,,,,,,,,
Eastern Gray Squirrel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Sciuridae,Sciurus,Sciurus carolinensis,North-America,Bird eggs and baby birds (nest raiders),Kits,Solitary,2 million +,Human and habitat changes,Bushy tail,Gray squirrel,44 days,Mature woodlands,Omnivore,,,Gray squirrel,,Eastern United States and Canada,,Solitary,GreyGrey-Brown,Fur,20 mph,12 years,9 to 19 ounces,9 to 12 inches,1 year,10 weeks,2 to 4 kits,,,5 1/2 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Eastern Indigo Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Drymarchon,Drymarchon couperi,North-America,"Arthropods, snakes, birds, lizards, rodents",Hatchlings,,,Habitat loss,Blue-black scales that are Iridescent purple in the light,"Gulf Coast Indigo Snake, Indigo Snake, Racer",,,Carnivore,,Diurnal,,,Southeastern United States,,,RedBlueBlackCreamOrangePurple,Scales,,,Up to 11 pounds,Up to 8.5 feet,,,4-12,,Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Venomous snakes, lizards, turtles, small mammals.",,,,,,,,,,
Eastern Lowland Gorilla,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Hominidae,Gorilla,Gorilla Berengei Graueri,Africa,,,,,,,,,Tropical forest and jungles in mountainous regions,Omnivore,1,Social,,,,"Less than 5,000 in the wild!",,BrownGreyBlack,Hair,25 mph,35 - 50 years,204kg - 227kg (450lbs - 500lbs),,,,,"Human, Leopard",Mammal,1.5m - 1.8m (5ft - 6ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,"Leaves, Seeds, Herbs",,,,,,Leaves,,,,,,,,,,
Eastern Phoebe,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Tyrannidae,Sayornis,Sayornis phoebe,Central-America,"Wasps, bees, flies, grasshoppers, bees, spiders, millipedes, ticks, and other insects.",,,"Approximately 32 million, as of 2015.","Brown-headed cowbird, which replaces the egg’s in the Eastern phoebe’s nest with their own.",Wags its tail as it sits.,,,"Forests, swamps, marshes, gardens, streams, and other agricultural areas",Omnivore,,,Eastern phoebe,1,Southeastern United States and northern Mexico,,,CreamGrey-Brown,Feathers,,up to 10 years,0.6 to 0.7 ounces,5.5 to 6.7 inches,,,2-6,"Snakes, chipmunks, mice, house wrens, crows, and jays, which predominantly go after the eggs.",Bird,Up to 7.5 inches,,,,North-America,,,10.2 to 11 inches,16 days,,,,,,,,,"Under bridges, in barns, and other areas with shelter above and support below.",Only during the first breeding,,,,1,,,,,,,
Eastern Rat snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Pantherophis,Pantherophis alleghaniensis,North-America,"Rodents, eggs, birds",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,"Eastern rat snake, black rat snake, chicken snake",,,,,GreyYellowBlackTanOrange,Scales,,10-15 years,,36 to 72 inches,,,12-20,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Eastern Woodrat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Cricetidae,Neotama,Neotama floridana,North-America,,kittens or pups,Solitary,"over 10,000 individuals",habitat loss,Exceptionally long tail of 15-20cm,bush rat,30-37 days,"Forest, caves, shrublands, grasslands, wetlands, and rocky outcrops",Herbivore,,,Eastern woodrat,8," Southeastern and Midwestern United States, from southern Illinois and New York state to as far south as central Florida",,Solitary,Grey-Brown,Hair,,3 years,0.47-0.73 lb (213-331 g),13.4-16.9 in (34-43 cm),5 months (females),1 month,1-3,"Owls, raccoons, weasels, foxes, and snakes",Rodent,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Echidna,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Monotremata,Tachyglossidae,Tachyglossus,Tachyglossus Aculeatus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,Cool and dry forests,Carnivore,1,Solitary,,,,Also known as the Spiny Anteater!,,BrownBlackWhite,Spiky,18 mph,15 - 40 years,4kg - 7kg (9lbs - 15lbs),35cm - 52cm (14in - 20in),,,,"Human, Eagle, Dingos",Mammal,,Long snout and spikes and curved claws,,,,,,,,,,,,"Ants, Termites, Insects",,,,,,Ants,,,,,,,,,,
Eclectus Parrot,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Psittaciformes,Psittacidae,Eclectus,Eclectus roratus,Oceania,,,,"7,300 – 51,000 mature adults",Pet trade,Bright colors (typically green and red),,,Rainforests,Herbivore,,,Eclectus parrot,1,"The Solomon Islands, Indonesia, New Guinea, Australia, the Moluccas",,,RedBlueGreen,Leather,40 mph,30+ years,16 ounces,12 – 14.5 inches,,,2 eggs,"Possums, birds of prey, wild dogs",Bird,,,,,,,,8-10 inches,28-30 days,,2,,,,,,,Holes in high trees,Around 7 months,,,,,,,,,,,
Edible Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Ranidae,Pelophylax,Pelophylax kl. esculentus,Europe,"Insects, Moths, Spiders",Tadpole,Solitary,Sustainable,Habitat loss,,"Common Water Frog, Green Frog",,Woodland swamps and ponds,Omnivore,,Diurnal,Edible Frog,1,Across central Europe,Are known to guard the muddy banks!,Amphibian,BrownBlackTanGreen,Permeable,5 mph,5 - 15 years,5g - 12g (0.17oz - 0.4oz),5cm - 11cm (1.9in - 4.7in),2 years,,,"Foxes, Cats, Birds",,,Long legs and streamlined body,,,,,,,2 - 3 weeks,,,,,,Fresh,Immediately,"6,000",,,,,,,,,,,,,
Eel,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Anguilliformes,,,,Africa,"Smaller fish, invertebrates, crustaceans, shrimp, crabs, sea urchins",,Solitary/Group,Unknown,Human consumption of freshwater eels,Snakelike appearance,,Unknown,"Ocean, river, freshwater",Carnivore,,,Eel,800,,,,GreyBlackMulti-colored,Smooth,20 mph,30-70 years,30g (1.1oz)-25kg (55lbs),5cm (2.0in)-4m (13ft),,,,"Larger eels, larger fish, fish-eating birds, and (for freshwater eels) humans","Anguilliform, Actinopterygii, Teleost",,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Ocean,Oceania,,South-America,
Egyptian Cobra,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,squamata,Elapidae,Naja,Naja haje,Africa,"Toads, small mammals, birds, eggs, lizards, other snakes",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,,,,,,,Scales,,20-30 years,Up to 20 lbs,Up to 8 feet,,,,,Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Toads, small mammals, birds, eggs, lizards, other snakes",,,,,,,,,,
Egyptian Goose,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Anseriformes,Anatidae,Alopochen,Alopochen aegyptiacus,Africa,"Insects, frogs, terrestrial worms",,,"200,000 - 500,000",Hunting due to perception as an invasive species,"A ""mask"" around the eye area","Nile Goose, Bata",,"Open wetland areas such as rivers, estuaries, marshes, lakes",Omnivore,,,Egyptian Goose,10,"Africa, Asia, Europe, North America",,,BrownWhite,Feathers,70 mph,15-25 years,2.2lbs - 8.8lbs,25-29 inches,,,5-12,"Baboons, eagles, hawks",Bird,24.8in - 28.7in,,,,,,,15 in.,4 weeks,,,,,,,,,On the ground near trees or in dense vegetation,10-12 weeks,,,,,,,,,,,
Egyptian Mau,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,Africa,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,6,,Egyptian Mau,,,An ancient breed of domestic cat!,Shorthair,GreyBlueWhiteSilver,Hair,,12-16 years,8-14lbs,,,,,,,,,"Loving, playful and clever",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Eland,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Taurotragus,Taurotragus oryx,Africa,,Calf,Herd,"136,000",Overhunting and habitat destruction,Horns and dark markings on body.,"Common eland, giant eland.",274 days,"Grasslands, woodlands, mountains, and savannas.",Herbivore,,,Eland,1,Africa,,,WhiteTawny,Fur,25 mph,15-20 years,"660 – 2,650 lbs.",,2 years,4 – 6 months,1-2 calves,"Lions, African wild dogs, spotted hyenas, cheetahs.",Mammal,4.3 – 9.5 feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Electric Catfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Siluriformes,Malapteruridae,,,Africa,"Fish, invertebrates, and eggs",,Solitary,Unknown,None,The three pairs of barbells on the face,None,,African rivers and lakes,Carnivore,,,Electric Catfish,21,,,,BrownGreyRedWhiteCream,Skin,,Average of 10 years,4.4kg (2lbs),Up to 1.2m (4ft),,,,Larger fish,Ray-finned fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,7.0 – 8.0,,,,,,
Electric Eel,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Gymnotiformes,Gymnotidae,Electrophorus,Electrophorus Electricus,South-America,"Fish, insects, small vertebrates, crustaceans",,,Unknown,Humans,Slimy mucus with three organs to generate current.,"Arimna (Venezuela), “numb eel” (Europe)",Unknown,Murky water,Carnivore,,,Electric eel,3,,,,BrownGreyYellowOrange,Skin,5 mph,"Unknown in wild, 10-22 years in captivity",45+ lbs.,Up to 8+ feet,,,,None,Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Elegant Tern,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Charadriiformes,Laridae,Thalasseus,Thalasseus elegans,Central-America,"Small fish, crustaceans",,,"51,000-90,000",Loss of food source,Black cap of feathers,Tern,,"Lagoons, rocky coastal areas",Carnivore,,,Tern,,"North America, South America",,,GreyBlackWhite,Feathers,24 mph,Up to 21 years,7-12 oz,15-17 inches,,,One to two eggs,"Foxes, dogs",Bird,,,,,North-America,South-America,,43 inches,,,,,,,,,,Bare ground,,,,,,,,,,,,
Elephant,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Proboscidea,Elephantidae,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Rainforest and flood plains,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,Spends around 22 hours a day eating!,,Grey,Leather,25 mph,55 - 70 years,"3,000kg - 5,400kg (6,500lbs - 12,000lbs)",,,,,,Mammal,2m - 3.6m (7ft - 12ft),Large body size and long trunk,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Fruit, Roots",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Elephant Seal,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Phocidae,Mirounga,Mirounga,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Warm coastal waters close to land,Carnivore,1,Herd,,,,The largest species of seal in the world!,,BrownGreyBlackTan,Fur,12 mph,18 - 22 years,"900kg - 3,000kg (2,000lbs - 6,000lbs)",3m - 5m (10ft - 16ft),,,,"Human, Sharks, Killer Whales",Mammal,,Long trunk-like nose and large body,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, Squid, Octopus",,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Elephant Shrew,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Macroscelidea,Macroscelididae,Elephantulus,Elephantulus,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Forest, woodland and grassland",Omnivore,2,Solitary,,,,Found exclusively on the African continent!,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan,Fur,8 mph,2 - 5 years,50g - 500g (2oz - 18oz),10cm - 30cm (4in - 12in),,,,"Snakes, Lizards, Birds of Prey",Mammal,,Long nose and long back legs,,,,,,,,,,,,"Insects, Worms, Spiders",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Elk,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Cervidae,Cervus,Cervus canadensis,Asia,Baby ground-dwelling birds,Calf,Herd,Unknown,"Diseases, parasites",Large male antlers and bugling sound,"Wapiti, red deer",240-262 days,"Mountain meadows, forests, forest edges",Omnivore,,,"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)",1.6-2.7m (5ft 3in-8ft 10in),16 months,2 months,1,,Cervid,0.75-1.5m (2ft 6in-4ft 11in),,,,Eurasia,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Emerald Tree Monitor,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Varanidae,Varanus,Varanus prasinus,Asia,"Insects, invertebrates, rodents",hatchling,Social,,"Poaching, habitat loss","long, prehensile tail",Green tree monitor,165 days,Tropical rainforests,Carnivore,,,emerald tree monitor,8,Indonesia,,lounge,Green,Scales,22 mph,10 to 15 years,11 ounces,three feet,two years,three months,three to seven,,reptile,,,,,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Emperor Penguin,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Sphenisciformes,Spheniscidae,Aptenodytes,Aptenodytes forsteri,Antarctica,"Fish, Krill, Squid",Chick,Colony,"200,000 breeding pairs",Global warming,Bright yellow feathers on neck and ears,,,Compact sea-ice and ocean,Carnivore,,Diurnal,Emperor Penguin,1,Antarctica,The world's largest species of penguin!,Bird,YellowBlackWhiteOrange,Feathers,15 mph,15 - 50 years,22kg - 45kg (49lbs - 99lbs),,3 - 8 years,,,"Southern Giant Petrol, Leopard Seal, Killer Whale",,100cm - 120cm (39in - 47in),,,,Ocean,,,76cm - 89cm (30in - 35in),60 - 70 days,5 - 6 months,1,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Emperor Tamarin,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Callitrichidae,Saguinus,Saguinus Imperator,South-America,,,,,,,,,Lowland tropical forest,Omnivore,2,Troop,,,,Has an elegant white moustache!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Fur,24 mph,8 - 15 years,220g - 900g (7.7oz - 32oz),18cm - 30cm (7in - 12in),,,,"Hawks, Snakes, Wild Cats",Mammal,,"Small body size and long, thin tail",,,,,,,,,,,,"Fruit, Insects, Rodents",,,,,,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Emu,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Casuariiformes,Casuariidae,Dromaius,Dromaius novaehollandiae,Oceania,,,,,,,,,Open grasslands with bushes close to water,Omnivore,,Flock,,,,The largest bird in Australia!,,BrownGreyBlack,Feathers,25 mph,12 - 20 years,18kg - 60kg (40lbs - 132lbs),,,,,"Human, Wild dogs, Birds of prey",Bird,1.5m - 1.9m (4.9ft - 6.2ft),Enormous body size and large eyes,,,,,,,,,11,,,"Fruit, Seeds, Insects, Flowers",,,,,,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
English Bulldog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,8-10 years,49-55 lbs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
English Cocker Spaniel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,English Cocker Spaniel,,,Intelligent yet stubborn by nature!,Gun Dog,,Hair,,15 years,15kg (34lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
English Cream Golden Retriever,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GoldCream,Hair,,10-12 years,75 lbs,,,,,,,,,Intelligent and obedient,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
English Foxhound,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackWhiteTanMulti-colored,Hair,,10 to 13 years,75 pounds,,,,,,,,,"Friendly, independent, affectionate",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
English Pointer,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
English Setter,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlueOrangeChestnutMulti-coloredOlive-Grey,Hair,,11 to 15 years,80 pounds,,,,,,,,,"Friendly, affectionate, and gentle",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
English Shepherd,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,English Shepherd,,,Highly intelligent and independent!,Herd,BlackWhiteTanBrindle,Hair,,14 years,27kg (60lbs),,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, shy and devoted",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
English Springer Spaniel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,English Springer Spaniel,,,Friendly and eager to please!,Gun Dog,,Hair,,12 years,25kg (55lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Entlebucher Mountain Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Entlebucher Mountain Dog,,,Native to parts of the Swiss Alps!,Sennenhund,BlackWhiteTan,Hair,,12 years,30kg (65lbs),,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, affectionate, stubborn",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Epagneul Pont Audemer,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Epagneul Pont-Audemer,,,"Hard-working, gentle and affectionate!",Gun Dog,,Hair,,13 years,24kg (53lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Ermine,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mustelidae,Mustela,Mustela erminea,Asia,,Kits,Solitary,Unknown,Habitat loss,Zig-zagging movement,Stoat or short-tailed weasel,,Woodlands and forests,Carnivore,,,Ermine,,"Europe, Asia, and North America",,Mammals,BrownBlackWhite,Fur,8 mph,Seven to 10 years,60g - 110g (2.1oz - 3.9oz),23cm - 31cm (9in - 12in),A few months to a year,,Four to 18,"Badgers, foxes, coyotes, eagles, owls, and weasels",,,,,,Eurasia,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Rodents, shrews, rabbits, frogs, insects, birds, and eggs",,Oceania,,,,,,,,
Escolar,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Scombriformes,Gempylidae,Lepidocybium,Lepidocybium flavobrunneum,Ocean,"Other fish, squid, cuttlefish, crustaceans",,Solitary,unknown,Being caught as by-catch by tuna fisheries,Sideways keel on the tail,"White tuna, butterfish, ex-lax fish, skolier, black oilfish, tuna minyak, snake mackerel, waloo",,Temperate and tropical oceans save the northern Indian Ocean,Carnivore,,,Escolar,1,,,,BrownGreyBlack,Scales,,11 years,,7 feet,,,,"Humans, yellowfin tuna",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,6.0-8.0,,,,,,
Eskimo Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Eskimo Dog,,,Takes pure delight in cold weather!,North,,Hair,,14 years,47kg (105lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Eskipoo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Estrela Mountain Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Estrela Mountain Dog,,,Very protective and stubborn!,Guard,,Hair,,16 years,47kg (105lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Eurasian Beaver,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Castoridae,Castor,Castor fiber,Asia,,kit,Social,"More than 200,000","Habitat loss, predators","large, flat tail",,107 days,"Ponds, lakes",Herbivore,,,beaver,,"Europe, Asia, Scandinavia",,,FawnLight-Brown,Fur,25 mph,seven to eight years,47 to 51 pounds,two to 3.5 feet,two years,six weeks,three to six,"Wolves, foxes, lynxes, wolverines",rodent,two to 3.5 feet,,,,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Eurasian Jay,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Corvidae,Garrulus,Garrulus glandarius,Africa,"Fruits, grains, nuts, snails, slugs, worms, insects, and birds",,,30-66 million mature individuals,Habitat loss,The bright blue wing feathers,Common jay,,Mixed forests and grasslands,Omnivore,,,Eurasian jay,1,Eurasia and North Africa,,,BrownBlueBlackWhite,Feathers,20 mph,,170g (6oz),,,,,"Cats, martens, owls, crows, eagles, and others",Bird,34-35cm (13-14in),,,,Asia,Eurasia,Europe,52-58m (20-23in),18 days,,,,,,,,,Trees and bushes,20-23 days,,,,,,,,,,,
Eurasian Lynx,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Lynx,Lynx lynx,Asia,"Deer, elk, hare, rabbits, foxes, birds, and rodents",Kittens,Solitary,,Habitat loss and poaching,"The thick fur, bobbed tail, and ear tufts",Northern lynx,70 days,Forests and mountains,Carnivore,,,Eurasian Lynx,1,Eurasia,,,GreyYellowRedBlack,Fur,,,40-80lbs,27-51in,two to three years,,one to five kittens,,mammal,22-30in,,,,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Eurasian Nuthatch,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Sittidae,Sitta,Sitta europaea,Asia,"Insects, nuts",,,"10,000,000 - 500,000,000",Habitat loss,Orange breast,Wallcreeper,,"Woodlands, old trees",Omnivore,,,Eurasian nuthatch,,"Asia, Europe",,,GreyBlueWhiteOrange,Feathers,13 mph,2-12 years,0.6-1 ounce,3.9 - 7.7 inches,,,6-9,"Hawks, owls",Bird,2-3 inches,,,,Eurasia,Europe,,8.9-10.6 inches,13-18 days,,,,,,,,,Trees,,,,,,,,,,,,
Eurasian Wolf,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus lupus,Asia,"Moose, deer, wild boar, reindeer, argali, mouflon, wisent, saiga, ibex, chamois, wild goats, etc.",pups,Pack,"150,000","Deforestation, humans.",Tawny coat,"Common wolf, European wolf, Carpathian wolf, steppes wolf, Tibetan wolf, Chinese wolf",7 weeks,"Tundra, plains, scrublands, mountains.",Carnivore,,,Eurasian Wolf,1,"Western Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, China, Mongolia, Himalayan mountains.",,Pack,GreyRedBlackWhiteCreamTawny,Fur,,"6-8 years, though some live up to 17 years.",86 to 174 lbs.,41 to 63 inches,2 years,8 weeks,6 pups,none,mammal,"31 to 33 inches, at the shoulder",,,,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
European Bee-Eater,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Coraciiformes,Meropidae,Merops,Merops apiaster,Africa,"insects, bees, hornets",,,78 million birds,Parasites,Bright rainbow coloring,,,"grassland, savannahs",Omnivore,,,"Bee Eater, Bee-Eater",,"Europe, Africa & Asia",,,YellowRedBlueBlackWhite,Feathers,29 mph,,1.5 - 3 ounces,11 inches,,,,"owls , snakes , other raptors and reptiles",Bird,3 inches,,,,Asia,Eurasia,Europe,17 - 20 inches,3 - 4 weeks,,,,,,,,,Burrows,8 months,"insects, primarily bees, wasps and hornets",,,1,,,,,,,
European Polecat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mustelidae,Mustela,Mustela putorius,Africa,"Rodents, rabbits, lizards",kit,Solitary,,predators,Mask-like face markings,"Black polecat, western polecat, fitch",42 days,"Wetlands, marshes, coastal cliffs",Carnivore,,,European polecat,1,"Europe, North Africa, Asia",,solitary,RedBlackSilver,Fur,23 mph,five to 14 years,two to three pounds,one to 1 ½ feet,one year,three months,three to seven,,Mustelid,five to six inches,,,,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
European Robin,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Muscicapidae,Erithacus,Erithacus rubecula,Africa,"Insects, spiders and worms",,,,Hunting on the continent,Its red/orange breast,"Robin, redbreast, English robin, ruddock, robinet, chat",,"Gardens, farms, woods, heathland",Omnivore,,,European Robin,,"Europe, western Russia, northern Africa, Middle East",,,BrownGreyWhiteOrange,Feathers,35 mph,13 months but can live much longer,0.56 to 0.78 ounces,4.9 to 5.5 inches,,,Five to six chicks,"Humans, cats, dogs, birds of prey, snakes, rodents",Bird,,,,,Asia,Eurasia,Europe,7.9 to 8.7 inches,13 days,,,,,,,,,"Anywhere that provides shelter, including nest boxes, flower pots, crevices and unused machinery",14 days,,,,1,,,,,,,
European Wildcat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus silvestris,Europe,"Rodents, rabbits, hares, small mammals",kitten,Territorial,"500,000",Shooting by humans,Fluffy tail/looks like a feral cat,,68 days,Mainly forests,Omnivore,,,European wildcat,4,Europe,,solitary,GreySandy,,,12-16 years,eight to 18 pounds,,10-11 months,five to 10 months,three to six kittens,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Evening Bat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Chiroptera,Vespertilionidae,Nycticeius,Nycticeius humeralis,North-America,Insects,Pup,Social,"More than 100,000. Conservation status is least concern.",None,That it’s a flying mammal,,30 to 36 days,"Forests, wetlands, open areas",Carnivore,,,Evening bat,1,United States,,Colony,Dark BrownLight Grey,Fur,38 mph,Six years or less,0.21 to 0.49 ounces,"3.39 to 4.13 inches, females larger than males",10 months,42 days,Two,"Birds of prey, snakes, raccoons",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Eyelash Viper,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Bothriechis,Bothriechis schlegelii,Central-America,"Small birds, lizards, frogs, small rodents.",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,"Eyelash viper, eyelash pit viper, eyelash palm viper, eyelash snake, eyelash lancehead, eyelash mountain viper, horned palm viper.",,,,,BrownYellowRedBlueBlackGreenPink,Scales,,Up to 10 years,,22 – 32 inches,,,2-20,,,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,Yes,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Falcon,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Falconiformes,Falconidae,Falco,,Africa,,,,,,,,,High areas like mountains and cliffs,Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,The fastest creatures on the planet!,,BrownGreyYellowBlackWhite,Feathers,200 mph,12 - 18 years,0.7kg - 1.2kg (1.5lbs - 2.6lbs),,,,,"Human, Eagles, Owls, Wolves",Bird,22cm - 40cm (9in - 19in),"Sharp, pointed beak and aerodynamic body shape",,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,74 to 120 cm,Approximately one month,,3,,,"Birds, Rabbits, Bats",,,,"Tree holes, cliffs, and ledges",Varies with each species,Birds,,Europe,1,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Fallow deer,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Cervidae,Dama,Dama dama,Africa,,Fawn,Solitary/Herd,"Over 100,000",Humans,An adult deer with a common coat hangs on to the white spots it had as a fawn.,"Shovel deer, Yachmur",231 to 245 days,"Forests, grasslands, low mountains",Herbivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhiteTan,Hair,30 mph,20 to 25 years,66 to 176 pounds,4.27 to 5.74 feet,"17 months for males, 16 months for females",Seven months,1,"Humans, bears, cougars, wolves",Mammal,"2.95 feet to 3.28 feet at the shoulder for males, females smaller",,,,Asia,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,Vegetation,,Oceania,,,South-America,,,,,
False Killer Whale,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Delphinidae,Pseudorca,Pseudorca crassidens,Ocean,"Fish, squid, and marine mammals",,Pod,Unknown,Competition with humans for food,The versatile vocalizations,Blackfish or false pilot whale,Up to 16 months,Coastal and deep ocean regions,Carnivore,1,,False killer whale,,,,,GreyBlackWhite,Skin,18 mph,Around 60 years,"Up to 4,000 pounds",Up to 20 feet,,,,Sharks and killer whales,Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
False Widow Spider,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Araneae,Theridiidae,Steatoda,Steatoda grossa,Africa,Other spiders and various insects,,Solitary,,,,,,"While they prefer living indoors, these insects can be found in many outdoor ecosystems",Carnivore,,,,,All over the globe,,,BrownRed,Exoskeleton,,Males: 1 to 1½ years; Females: Up to 6 years,Up to .03 ounces,Males: 0.16 to 0.27 inches; Females: 0.27 and 0.59 inches,,,Egg sacs can consist of up to 200 eggs,,,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Fangtooth,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Beryciformes,Anoplogastridae,Anoplogaster,Anoplogaster,Ocean,"Scallops, coral",,Solitary/Group,Unknown,"Tuna, marlin, small sharks",Protruding jaw and fangs,Common fangtooth,Unknown,Deep ocean,Carnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyYellowBlack,Scales,,,75lbs,1.05m - 2.20m (3.4ft - 7.3ft),,,,,Beryciform,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Saltwater,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Feist,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownWhite,Hair,,15 – 18 years,30 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Fearless, spirited, and friendly",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Fennec Fox,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Vulpes,Vulpes zerda,Africa,"Berries, Fruit, Rodents, Reptiles",Kit,Sociable,Unknown,Habitat loss and hunting,"Large, over-sized ears",,52 days,Sandy and semi-arid desert,Omnivore,3,Nocturnal,Fennec Fox,1,North Africa,Found in the African Sahara Desert!,Mammal,WhiteCreamSandy,Fur,25 mph,10 - 14 years,1kg - 1.5kg (2.2lbs - 3.3lbs),24cm -41cm (9in - 16in),9 months,5 weeks,,,,,,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Fer-de-lance Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Bothrops,"B. asper, B. atrox, B. lanceolatus",Central-America,"Centipedes, beetles, grasshoppers, crayfish, eels, common possum, Brazilian cottontail",,Solitary,,,,,,,Carnivore,5 to 86,Nocturnal,Fer-de-Lance,,,,,BrownGreyGreenOlive,Scales,,6.5 to 21 years,13lb,1.2 to 1.8 meters (3.9 to 5.9 ft),,,,Goliath birdeater spiders,,,"Dark splotches on brown, olive, gray, rust, green or gray ground",,,Europe,South-America,,,,,,Yes,High,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Ferret,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mustelidae,Mustela,Mustela furo,Europe,,,,,,,,,Forest and grasslands,Carnivore,4,Solitary,,,,Ferrets can be trained to do tricks like dogs!,,BrownGreyBlackTan,Fur,15 mph,7 - 10 years,0.7kg - 2kg (1.5lbs - 4lbs),40cm - 50cm (18in - 21in),,,,,Mammal,,Long thin body and large eyes,,,,,,,,,,,,"Mice, Rabbit, Gophers",,,,,,Mice,,,,,,,,,,
Ferruginous Hawk,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Accipitriformes,Accipitridae,Buteo,Buteo regalis,Central-America,"Rodents, rabbits, hares, gophers, reptiles, amphibians, small birds, and insects",,,Tens of thousands,Loss of nesting sites,Rust-colored plumage,Ferruginous rough-leg hawk,,Open dry plains,Carnivore,,,Ferruginous hawk,1,North America,,,BrownRedBlackWhite,Feathers,150 mph,,2–4.5lbs,22-27 inches,,,,"Golden eagles, bobcats, and coyotes",Bird,,,,,North-America,,,4-5ft,A month,,,,,,,,,"Cliffs, trees, and other high structures",5-6 weeks,,,,1,,,,,,,
Fiddler Crab,Animalia,Arthropoda,Malacostraca,Decapoda,Ocypodidae,,,Africa,"Dead, decaying plants and animals, bacteria, algae, and fungus",,Colony,,Habitat loss,Enlarged claw on the male,,2 weeks,Sandy beaches and salt or brackish water,Omnivore,,,"Fiddler crab, Calling crab",106,,,,BrownGreyYellowBlueBlackPurple,Exoskeleton,,1 1/2 years,1.8 grams,"2"" or less",,,,"Egrets, herons, raccoons",Crustacean,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Europe,,,,,,,,Brackish,,,,,,,North-America,,7.2 to 8.2,Oceania,South-America,,,,
Field Spaniel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Field Spaniel,,,A sociable and adaptable breed!,Gun Dog,,Hair,,14 years,23kg (50lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Fierce Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Elapidae,Oxyuranus,Oxyuranus microlepidotus,Oceania,Rats and other small mammals,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,12-24,,Inland taipan,,,,,BrownBlack,,,10-15 years,,5 feet,,,,King brown snake,,,,,,,,,,,,,Yes,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Fila Brasileiro,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,South-America,,Puppy,,,,,Brazilian Mastiff and Brazilian Molosser,,,Omnivore,,,Fila Brasileiro,,,,,YellowFawnRedBlackBrindleLight Grey,Hair,36 mph,9-12 years,,,,,2-5 puppies,,Mammal,,,Intense and loyal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Brazil,,,,,,,,,
Fin Whale,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Cetacea,Balaenopteridae,Balaenoptera,Balaenoptera Physalus,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Deep offshore waters,Carnivore,1,Herd,,,,Found throughout ocean waters worldwide!,,GreyBlueBlackWhite,Smooth,25 mph,50 - 60 years,"1,800kg - 70,000kg (4,000lbs - 150,000lbs)",6.5m - 24m (21ft - 79ft),,,,"Human, Large Sharks",Mammal,,Pointed snout and two blowholes on top of head,,,,,,,,,,,,"Krill, Fish, Squid",,,,,,Krill,,,,,,,,,,
Finnish Spitz,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Finnish Spitz,,,Likes to bark a lot!,North,RedGold,Hair,,15 years,33lbs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Fire Eel,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Synbranchiformes,Mastacembelidae,Mastacembelus,Mastacembelus erythrotaenia,Asia,"bloodworms, shrimp, invertebrates, small fish",,,,Overfishing,Bright red stripes and snake-like appearance.,,A few days,"rivers, lakes",Omnivore,,,Fire Eel,,,,,BrownGreyRedOrange,Scales,,10 - 20 years (captive vs wild),,20 - 40 inches (captive vs wild),,,,,Fish,4 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,6.8 - 7.6,,,,,,
Fire salamander,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Urodela,Salamandridae,Salamandra,,Europe,,"Salamander nymphs, metamorphs",Solitary,Unknown,Bsal fungus,Striking colors,,60-150 days (2-5 months),Forests,Carnivore,,,Fire salamander,13,Central and Southern Europe,,,YellowRedBlackOrange,Permeable,,,40g (0.09lbs),15–30 cm (6-12 in) long,4-6 years,,20-75,Grass snakes,Amphibian,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Fire-Bellied Toad,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Bombinatoridae,Bombina,Bombina,Asia,,,,,,,,,"Forests, jungle and marshes",Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,Found across mainland Europe and Asia!,,BrownGreyYellowRedBlackGreenOrange,Permeable,5 mph,10 - 15 years,20g - 80g (0.7oz - 2.8oz),4cm - 7cm (1.5in - 3in),,,,"Foxes, Snakes, Birds",Amphibian,,Brightly coloured belly and long toes,,,Europe,,,,,,200,,,"Insects, Worms, Spiders",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Firefly,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Coleoptera,Lampyridae,,Lampyridae,Africa," Insects, snails, worms, nectar, and pollen",Larvae,Solitary,,Habitat loss and light pollution,The glowing abdomen,Lightning bug or glowworm,3-4 weeks,"Forests, fields, meadows, and other habitats",Omnivore,,,firefly,2003,,,,BrownYellowRedBlack,Exoskeleton,,1-2 years,20mg,up to one inch,1-2 years,,up to 100 eggs,"Birds, mammals, insects, and more",insect,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Fisher Cat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mustelidae,Pekania,Pekania pennanti,North-America,"Rodents, hares, shrews, porcupines, birds, fruits, mushrooms, and nuts",Kits,Solitary,"100,000",Hunting and habitat loss,"The dense, luxurious coat of fur","Fisher, black cat, black fox, and pekan",10-12 months,Forests,Omnivore,,,Fisher Cat,1,North America,,,BrownBlackWhiteGoldSilver,Fur,,Up to 10 years,1.4-6.8kg (3-15lbs),50-63cm (20-25in),1-2 years,8-16 weeks,1-6 kits,"Bobcats, lynxes, foxes, and hawks",Mammal,Up to 30cm (12in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Fishing Cat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Prionailurus,Prionailurus viverrinus,Asia,"Fish, Shellfish, Snakes",Kitten,Solitary,"Less than 10,000",Habitat loss,"Long, stocky body and slightly webbed paws",,63 days,Variety of wetland habitats,Carnivore,2,Nocturnal,Fishing Cat,2,south-east Asia,Scoops fish out of the water using it's paw!,Mammal,BlackOlive-Grey,Fur,34 mph,10 - 12 years,5.5kg - 8kg (12lbs - 17.6lbs),57cm - 85cm (22.4in - 33.4in),9 - 10 months,4 - 6 months,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Flamingo,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Phoenicopteriformes,Phoenicopteridae,Phoenicopterus,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Large lakes and plant less lagoons,Omnivore,,Flock,,,,Sleeps on just one leg!,,BlueWhiteOrangePink,Feathers,31 mph,15 - 30 years,2kg - 4kg (4.4lbs - 8.8lbs),,,,,"Human, Eagles, Wild dogs",Bird,100cm - 150cm (39in - 59in),"Long, curved beak and sleep standing on one leg",,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,100cm - 180cm (59in - 71in),,,1,,,"Algae, Fish, Insects",,,,,,Algae,,Europe,,,North-America,South-America,,,,
Flat-Coated Retriever,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Flat-Coated Retriever,,,A game retrieving gun-dog!,Gun Dog,,Hair,,12 years,32kg (70lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Flea,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Siphonaptera,,,,Africa,,Larvae,Solitary,Unknown,None,The long legs,,A week,Mammal and bird hosts in various habitats,Carnivore,,,Flea,1998,Worldwide,,,BrownRedBlack,Exoskeleton,4.25 mph,A few months to a year,1mg,1.5-3.3mm (0.1in),3-4 weeks,,25-40 eggs per day,"Insects, spiders, lizards, snakes, and frogs",Insect,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,Blood and other organic matter,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Florida Gar,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Lepisosteiformes,Lepisosteidae,Lepisosteus,Lepisosteus platyrhincus,North-America,,,School,Unknown,Habitat loss,Sharp teeth,Garpike,A few days,"Rivers, lakes, canals, and wetlands",Carnivore,,,Florida Gar,1,,,,BrownBlackWhiteGreen,,,Unknown,Up to 10lbs,Up to 1.3m (52in),,,,"Humans, alligators, and birds",Ray-finned fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, shrimp, and crayfish",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Florida Panther,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Puma,Puma concolor couguar,North-America,white-tail deer,kittens,Solitary,125,Man,Crooked tail,"Florida mountain lion, Florida cougar, Florida puma",92-96 days,"Forests, wetlands, and grasslands",Carnivore,,,Florida panther,1,Southeast U.S.,,Solitary,WhiteTan,Hair,25 mph,,45kg-73kg (100lbs-160lbs),1.8m – 2.3m (6ft-7.5ft),18 –36 months,3-4 months,1-3,Man,Mammals,0.6m- 0.7m(24in-28in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Florida Woods Cockroach,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Blattodea,Ectobiidae,Blattella,Eurycotis floridana,North-America,Decaying plant and animal matter,Nymph,Colony,,Extermination by humans,"Flattened, egg shaped body","Palmetto bug, Florida stinkroach, skunkroach",48 days,,Omnivore,,,Palmetto bug,1,North America,,Cockroach,Brown,Exoskeleton,3 mph,12-15 months,0.105 g,1.5 in,100-120 days,,12-24 eggs per egg case,,Insect,0.25 in,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Flounder,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Pleuronectiformes,Paralichthyidae,Paralichthys,Paralichthys,Ocean,"Shrimp, crabs, and other fish",,Solitary,Perhaps some 30 million,Overfishing,The flat body,Flatfish,A few weeks,"Coastal waters near docks, bridges, or reefs",Carnivore,,,Flounder,,,A flat fish found in the Atlantic and Pacific!,,BrownBlueWhiteTanGreenOrange,Scales,,Three to 10 years on average,Up to 22 pounds,Up to 37 inches,,,,"Sharks, eels, and humans",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,Small Fish,,,,6.5 - 8.0,,,,,,
Flowerhorn Fish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Cichliformes,Cichlidae,,,Asia,"Shrimp, worms, insects, and plant matter",Larvae and fry,Solitary,Unknown,None,The bulbous skin on the forehead,Flowerhorn Cichlid,1 - 2 weeks,Freshwater,Omnivore,,,Flowerhorn Fish,1,Worldwide,,,RedBlueBlackWhiteGreenOrange,Scales,,Up to 12 years,About 0.5kg (1lb),Up to 40cm (16in),Up to a year,A few days,,Larger fish,Ray-finned fish,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,"Up to 1,000 at a time",,,,,,,,,,,,,
Fluke Fish (summer flounder),Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Pleuronectiformes,Paralichthyidae,Paralichthys,Paralichthys dentatus,Ocean,"Crabs, squid, shrimp, forage fish such as anchovies, and even smaller flounders!",,,,,,,,Near shore during summers and offshore during fall and winter,Omnivore,,,Fluke and Summer Flounders,,Off the U.S. and Canadian Atlantic Coast,The chameleon of the seas!,Flatfish,Brown,Hair,,Up to 14 years,Rarely exceeds 20 pounds,Females grow up to 3 feet,No later than 3 years,,,"Monkfish, sharks, rays",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Up to 4 million,,,,,,,,,,,Can change color and texture like a chameleon!,,
Fly,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Diptera,,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Close to organic waste,Omnivore,50,,Fly,240000,Worldwide,"There are more than 240,000 different species!",,BrownBlueBlack,Hair,,,,,,,,"Frogs, Fish, Lizards",,,,,,Antarctica,Asia,Central-America,,,,,,,"Nectar, Sap, Blood",,,,,,Nectar,,Eurasia,,,Europe,North-America,Ocean,,Oceania,South-America
Flying Fish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Beloniformes,Exocoetidae,,,Ocean,"Plankton, crustaceans, and fish",,School,Unknown,Overfishing,Wing-like fins,Flying cod,Varies,Oceans,Omnivore,,,Flying fish,40,,,,BlueBlackWhiteSilver,Scales,35 mph,5 years on average,Up to 2lbs,15cm – 51cm (6in – 20in),,,,"Marlins, tuna, squid, porpoises, birds, and humans",Ray fin fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Flying Lemur,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Dermoptera,Cynocephalidae,,,Asia,Insects,Infant,Mainly solitary,"101,000","Habitat destruction, hunting",Its ability to glide,"Colugo, cobego, flying cat, kagwang","60 days for the Sunda, 105 days for the Philippine",Tropical rain forests,Herbivore,,,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,1 or 2,"Humans, snakes, Philippine eagle",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Flying Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Chrysopelea,Chrysopelea ornata,Asia," Rodents, bats, birds, and their eggs, frogs, smaller snakes and lizards","Hatchlings, snakelets",,,,,,,In the forests and jungles of western India and east to Indonesia,Omnivore,,,,8,,,,RedBlackGoldGreen,Scales,,10 years,1.2 to 2 pounds,2 to 4 feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Medium,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Flying Squirrel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Sciuridae,Pteromyini,Pteromyini,Asia,,,,,,,,,Forest and woodland,Omnivore,4,Solitary,,,,Can glide up to 90 meters!,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan,Fur,15 mph,5 - 8 years,56g - 175g (2oz - 6oz),,,,,"Cats. Coyote, Raccoon",Mammal,20cm - 30cm (8in - 12in),Small body size and furry glide membrane,,,Central-America,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,"Nuts, Berries, Eggs",,,,,,Nuts,,North-America,,,South-America,,,,,
Football Fish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Lophiiformes,Himantolophidae,Himantolophus,,Ocean,"Fish, crustaceans, and squid",,Solitary,Unknown,Climate change,The glowing lure on the female’s head,None,Unknown,"Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans",Carnivore,,,Football Fish,22,,,,BrownBlack,Scales,,Possibly up to 30 years,Up to 11kg (24lbs),2.5 – 61cm (1 – 24in),,,,"Whales, sharks, and other football fish",Ray-finned fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Formosan Mountain Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,Puppy,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnBlackWhiteBrindle,Hair,,10-13 years,,,,,10-12 puppies,,mammal,,,"Loyal, intelligent, and protective",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Taiwan,,,,,,,,,
Fossa,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Eupleridae,Cryptoprocta,Cryptoprocta ferox,Africa,"Lemurs, Frogs, Lizards",Cub,Solitary,"Less than 2,500",Habitat loss,Webbed toes and retractable claws,,3 months,Dense tropical forest,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,,"Human, Crocodile",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Fox,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Vulpes,Vulpes vulpes,Africa,,,,,,,,,Woodland areas and urban parks,Carnivore,5,Solitary,,,,There are 12 different species in the world!,,BrownRedBlackTan,Fur,29 mph,3 - 11 years,5kg - 11kg (11lbs - 24lbs),40cm - 83cm (16in - 33in),,,,"Human, Bears, Eagles",Mammal,,Pointed ears and long bushy tail,,,Asia,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,"Rabbits, Birds, Lizards",,,,,,Rabbit,,North-America,,,,,,,,
Fox Snakes,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Pantherophis,P. vulpinus and P. ramspotti,North-America,"Mice, rats, young rabbits, ground-nesting birds and sometimes their eggs, frogs, lizards",Hatchling,Solitary,,"Mistaken identity, roads",Copper or bronze-colored head,,,,Carnivore,,Diurnalor Nocturnal Depending on Region and Season,Fox snake,-1,,,,BrownGreyBeigeChestnut,Scales,,approximately 20 years,,,,,6-30,"Foxes, coyotes, hawks.",,,Strongly patterned alternating blotches down the length of their spine.,"Shy, but generally docile.",,,,,,,,,,,Mice and birds,,,,,,Mice,,,,,,,,,,
Fox Squirrel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Sciuridae,Sciurus,Sciurus niger,Central-America,"Insects, bird eggs",Juveniles,Social,,"Overhunting, forest destruction","Large size and large, bushy tail","Bryant's fox, eastern fox, stump-eared, racoon, and monkey-faced squirrel",44-45 days,Leaf nests and tree dens,Omnivore,,,fox squirrel,10,Eastern and central United States,,social,BrownGrey-Brown,Fur,17 mph,6-12.6 years,,21 inches,10-11 months,2 months,2-4,"Birds of prey, carnivorous mammals",rodent,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Fox Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Fox Terrier,,,First bred in the mid-19th century!,Terrier,,Hair,,14 years,8kg (18lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
French Bulldog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,French Bulldog,,," French bulldogs are known to be very sensitive, harboring emotions that they love to express",Mastiff,FawnWhiteTanBrindle,Hair,,10 to 12 years,28 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Affectionate, friendly, attention-demanding",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Frenchton,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,puppy,,,,Ears,"Frenchbo, Fauz Frenchbo, and Froston",,,Omnivore,2-4 puppies,,Frenchton,,,,,BrownRedBlueBlackWhiteBrindleCream,Hair,12 mph,12-15 years,,,,,,,,,,"Pleasant, loyal and energetic",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Frengle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBrindleCream,Hair,,12 to 15 years,28 lbs,,,,,,,,,Sweet and energetic,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Freshwater Crocodile,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Crocodilia,Crocodylidae,Crocodylus,Crocodylus johnstoni,Oceania,"Insects, fish, crustaceans, spiders, lizards, birds, snakes, frogs, turtles, bats and small mammals.",Hatchling,Social,"Less than 100,000 but its conservation status is least concern.","Cane toads, habitat destruction",Its narrow snout,"Freshie, Johnstone’s crocodile, Australian freshwater crocodile, Johnstone River Crocodile, Johnson's Crocodile, Johnstone's Crocodile",65 to 95 days,"Rivers, billabongs, swamps, lagoons, other bodies of fresh water",Carnivore,,,Freshwater crocodile,1,Northern Australia,,"Bask, nest",GreyDark BrownDull OliveLight-Brown,Plate-like scales,10.56 mph,Lifespan usually 40 to 60 years but some have reached 100 years,"159 pounds for males, 88 pounds for females","7.5 to 9.75 feet for males, 6.9 feet for females","17 to 20 years for males, 15 to 20 years for females",,13 to 20,"Feral pigs and monitor lizards eat the eggs, olive pythons may eat smaller individuals",Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Freshwater Eel,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Anguilliformes,Anguillidae,Anguilla,Anguilla anguilla,Africa,"Shrimp, crabs, lobsters, octopus, worms, frogs, mussels, clams, oysters, snails, sea slugs, lizards and other small fish",,SolitaryTerritorial,unknown,"Overfishing, parasites, obstructions, ocean drift changes",Snake-like body,,1-2 weeks,"Rivers, streams, and other freshwater areas, except for the Pacific coast of the Americas and the South Atlantic coasts",Carnivore,,,eel,19,,,,BrownYellowOlive,,2.4 mph,5-70 years,2.5 lbs,16-33 inches,,,,"Eagles, osprey, herons, cormorants, raccoons, and humans",,,,,,Asia,North-America,Ocean,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,South-America,,6.5-7.5,,,,,,
Freshwater Jellyfish,Animalia,Cnidaria,Hydrozoa,Limnomedusae,Olindiidae,Craspedacusta,Craspedacusta sowerbyi,Africa,Zooplankton,,Colony,Millions,None,Its resistance to drought,Peach blossom jellyfish,days to months,,Omnivore,,,freshwater jellyfishh,1,,,,WhiteGreen,,4.6 mph,1-2 years,0.11 to 0.18 ounces,0.196 to 1 inch,,,,,,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,North-America,,,South-America,,,,,
Frigatebird,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Pelecaniformes,Fregatidae,Fregata,Fregata,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Tropical coasts and islands,Carnivore,,Colony,,,,Found inhabiting tropical islands and coasts!,,BrownRedBlackWhite,Feathers,9 mph,15 - 25 years,0.9kg - 1.9kg (1.9lbs - 4.2lbs),,,,,"Humans, Rats, Cats",Bird,65cm - 100cm (25in - 39in),Large wingspan and enlarged red throat of the male,,,,,,150cm - 250cm (59in - 98in),,,1,,,"Fish, Crab, Squid",,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Frilled Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Agamidae,Chlamydosaurus,Chlamydosaurus kingii,Oceania,,,,,,,,,Tropical forests and woodland,Omnivore,,Solitary,,,,Mainly lives in the trees!,,BrownYellowBlackTan,Scales,30 mph,10 - 20 years,0.5kg - 1kg (1.1lbs - 2.2lbs),60cm - 100cm (24in - 40in),,,,,Reptile,,Long tail and large expanding frill on neck,,,,,,,,,12,,,"Insects, Rodents, Spiders",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Frilled Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Hexanchiformes,Chlamydoselachidae,Chlamydoselachus,Chlamydoselachus anguineus,Least Concern,"Squid, smaller sharks, bony fish",,Solitary,Unknown,,Long and slender eel-like bod,"Frill-Gilled Shark, Scaffold Shark, Silk Shark, Greenland Shark, Fringe Shark, Lizard Shark",Possibly as long as 42 months,Deep sea,Omnivore,,,Frilled Shark,2,Deep sea,,,GreyDark Brown,Scales,,Estimated to be about 25 years,,3.2 to 3.6 feet on average (males); 4.4 to 4.9 feet on average (females); maximum length of 6.4 feet,,,,Other shark species,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,"Squid, smaller sharks, bony fish",,,,,,,,,,
Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Rainforest and swampland,Omnivore,"2,000",Solitary,,,,"There are around 7,000 different species!",,,Permeable,10 mph,1 - 8 years,"2g - 3,000g (0.07oz - 128oz)",0.1cm - 30cm (0.39in - 12in),,,,"Fox, Birds, Snakes",Amphibian,,Brightly coloured skin and long sticky tongue,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Fly, Worms, Insects",,,,,,Fly,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Frogfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Lophiformes,Antennariidae,,,Ocean,"Crustaceans, other fish, including other frogfish",,Solitary,Unknown conservation status not evaluated,"Habitat destruction, pollution",Their ability to camouflage,"Anglers, anglerfish, sea mice",Two months,Semitropical and tropical seas save the Mediterranean,Carnivore,,,Frogfish,52,,,,Multi-colored,Scales,,As much as 20 years,At least 1.12 ounces,2 to 16 inches,,,,"Moray eels, other fish, sea birds",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,8.1,,,,,,
Fruit Bat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Chiroptera,Pteropodidae,,,Africa,,Pups,Colony,Unknown,Habitat Loss,Wings,Flying Foxes,4-6 months,Forests and savannas,Herbivore,,,Fruit Bat,,"Africa, Asia, and Australia",,,BrownGreyBlack,Hair,,30years,Up to 1.4kg (3.1lbs),Up to 32cm (13in),2 years,A few months,1-4 pups,"Snakes, lizards, birds, and mammals",Mammal,,,,,Asia,Oceania,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fruits, pollen, nectar, and more",,,,,,,,,,
Fruit Fly,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Diptera,Drosophilidae,Drosophila,Drosophila melanogaster,Africa,"Fruits, leaves, meats, and other organic matter",Larvae,Solitary,,,The red eyes,Vinegar fly or pomace fly,1-2 days,,Omnivore,,,fruit fly,4000,,,,BrownRedBlackTan,Exoskeleton,4 mph,1-2 months,1-5mg,0.1-0.2in,1-2 weeks,,500 eggs,"Insects, spiders, reptiles, frogs, mammals, and birds",insect,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Fur Seal,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Otariidae,Arctocephalus,Arctocephalinae,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Cold waters and rocky land,Carnivore,1,Herd,,,,Found only in the Northern Hemisphere!,,BrownGreyBlack,Fur,27 mph,12 - 18 years,105kg - 300kg (230lbs - 661lbs),1.5m - 2m (59in - 79in),,,,"Leopard Seal, Sharks, Killer Whale",Mammal,,External ear flaps and stocky build,,,,,,,,,,,,"Squid, Fish, Birds",,,,,,Squid,,,,,,,,,,
Gaboon Viper,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Bitis,Bitis gabonica,Africa,"Mammals, ground-living birds and amphibians",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,"Gaboon viper, forest puff adder, whisper, butterfly adder, Gaboon adder, swampjack",,sub-Saharan Africa,,,BrownGreyYellowPurple,Scales,,About 20 years,20 to 45 pounds,4 to 7 feet,,,20 to 50,,Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Galapagos Penguin,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Sphenisciformes,Spheniscidae,Spheniscus,Spheniscus Mendiculus,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Rocky Ocean Islands,Carnivore,2,Colony,,,,Found around the Equator!,,GreyBlackWhite,Feathers,,15 - 20 years,2kg - 4kg (4.4lbs - 8.8lbs),,,,,"Leopard Seal, Killer Whale, Sharks",Bird,48cm - 50cm (19in - 20in),Small body size and fully black head,,,,,,,,,,,,"Krill, Fish, Shrimp",,,,,,Krill,,,,,,,,,,
Galapagos Tortoise,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Testudines,Testudinidae,Chelonoidis,Chelonoidis nigra,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Volcanic lowlands and shrub land,Herbivore,24,Solitary,,,,The biggest species of tortoise in the world!,,BrownGrey,Scales,0.3 mph,100-150 years,200-300kg (441-661lbs),,,,,"Human, Hawk, Wild dogs",Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Fruit, Cactus",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Gar,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Lepisosteiformes,Lepisosteidae,,Lepisosteidae,Central-America,"Crustaceans, insects, frogs, and fish",,Solitary/Group,The gar evolved from an ancient lineage of fish!,Hunting,The long snout,Garpike,A few days,"Rivers, bayous, lakes, and estuaries",Carnivore,,,Gar,,,Can grow to more than 3m long!,,BrownGreyYellowBlueBlackGreen,Scales,,10 - 20 years,Up to 350 pounds,Up to 10 feet,,,,"Large Fish, Alligators, Humans",Fish,,,,,North-America,,,,,,10,,,,Fresh,,,,,Fish,,,,6 - 9,,,,,,
Garden Eel,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Anguilliformes,Congridae,,,Ocean,,,Colony,unknown,predators,snakelike bodies partially protruding from the sand,,,marine saltwater,Carnivore,,,garden eel,35,,,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteGreenOrange,Smooth,,35-40 years,,33cm-121cm (13in-47.6in),,,,"Pacific snake eel, triggerfish",fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"zooplankton, fish eggs, crustaceans",Brackish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Garter Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Thamnophis,Thamnophis sirtalis,Central-America,"Small fish, amphibians, frog eggs, lizards, leeches, earthworms, slugs, snails, insects, snails, crayfish, small birds, rodents and other small mammals, other snakes",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,garter snake,,,,,YellowRedGreenOrange,Scales,,"4-5 years in the wild, 6-10 years in captivity",,18-42 inches,,,20-40 eggs,,reptile,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Gazelle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Gazella,Gazella gazella,Africa,,fawns,Herd,<500,hunting,Long curved horns,,5-6 months,"Grasslands, savannas, shrubby steppes",Herbivore,,,gazelle,16,"Africa, Asia",,herd,BrownYellowBlackWhite,Fur,60 mph,10-12 years,26 to 165 lbs.,42.0 to 49.0 feet,1 year (males) to 1.5 years (females),2-3 months,1-2,"Lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, wolves",mammal,2.0 to 3.6 feet,,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Gecko,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Rocky deserts and mountainous regions,Carnivore,2,Solitary,,,,"There are thought to be over 2,000 species!",,BrownYellowBlueBlackWhiteTanGreenOrange,Scales,30 mph,2-9 years,18g (0.5oz),,,,,,Reptile,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Insects, Worms, Small Birds",,,,,,Insects,,Oceania,,,South-America,,,,,
Genet,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Viverridae,Genetta,Genetta genetta,Africa,"rodents, insects, birds, and smaller reptiles","kit, kitten",Solitary,,"Habitat loss, poaching, roadways","Its beautiful, soft spotted coat",Small spotted genet,78 days,"Woodland savannas, grasslands, coastal forest, rainforests, dry forests in the mountains, shrubland, near small, and seasonal lakes",Omnivore,,,"Common genet, spotted genet",16,"Africa, north to the Iberian peninsula and France, east to Arabian peninsula",,Solitary,GreyBlackCream,Fur,,13-22 years,,,two years,eight weeks,1-5 kits,"Humans, snakes, honey badgers, leopards, servals, caracals and owls",mammal,,,aloof and independent,,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,
Gentoo Penguin,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Sphenisciformes,Spheniscidae,Pygoscelis,Pygoscelis papua,Antarctica,,,,,,,,,Rocky Antarctic Islands,Carnivore,2,Colony,,,,Found throughout the sub-Antarctic!,,GreyBlackWhiteOrange,Feathers,,15 - 20 years,4kg - 8kg (8.8lbs - 18lbs),,,,,"Leopard Seal, Killer Whale, Sharks",Bird,51cm - 90cm (20in - 36in),Small head with orange beak and feet,,,Ocean,,,,,,,,,"Krill, Fish, Shrimp",,,,,,Krill,,,,,,,,,,
Geoffroys Tamarin,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Callitrichidae,Saguinus,Saguinus Geoffroyi,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Lowland tropical forest,Omnivore,2,Troop,,,,Has distinctive V shape on head!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Fur,24 mph,8 - 15 years,220g - 900g (7.7oz - 32oz),18cm - 30cm (7in - 12in),,,,"Hawks, Snakes, Wild Cats",Mammal,,"Small body size and long, thin tail",,,South-America,,,,,,,,,"Fruit, Insects, Rodents",,,,,,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Gerberian Shepsky,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteGoldTanCream,Hair,,10-13 years,88 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Loyal, intelligent, and alert",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Gerbil,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Muridae,,,Africa,"Insects, bird nestlings, other gerbils",Pup,Flocks,"Unknown, though some species are endangered","Snakes, birds of prey, carnivores, humans",Their ability to jump. Some gerbils can jump as far as 11.5 feet.,Gerbillines,"Three to four weeks if the female is not nursing, longer if she is.","Deserts and other arid places, though some gerbils are found in pastures, woodlands, scrub forests and mountain valleys.",Omnivore,8,Solitary,"Gerbil, jird, tateril, doop",110," Asia, Africa and the Middle East",Originally known as the Desert Rat!,"Colony, horde",BrownGreyRedWhiteOrangePinkOlive,Fur,6.7 mph,Three to four months in the wild to eight years in captivity,0.35 to 8 ounces,"6 to 16 inches long, including the tail",10 to 16 weeks,One month,One to 13 babies,"Owls, vultures, snakes, foxes, other carnivores",Mammal,,,,,Asia,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Seeds,,,,,,,,,,
German Cockroach,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Blattodea,Ectobiidae,Blattella,Blattella Germanica,Africa,Decaying plant and animal matter,Nymph,Colony,,Extermination by humans,Light brown color with dark brown bands,"roach, Croton bug",28 days,,Omnivore,,,Roach,1,Everywhere humans live,,Cockroaches,Light-Brown,Exoskeleton,3 mph,6-9 months,0.105 g,0.5 in,90-100 days,,30-40 eggs per egg case,,Insect,0.25 in,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
German Pinscher,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,German Pinscher,,,Highly intelligent and fast learners!,Terrier,,Hair,,15 years,16kg (35lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
German Shepherd Guide,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,German Shepherd,,,Highly active and fearless dogs!,Herd,,Hair,,12 years,43kg (95lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
German Sheppit,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyFawnBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,10 - 12 years,90 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Loyal, protective, and smart",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
German Sheprador,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,_,,,,,,,,,1,,,,,,,
German Shorthaired Pointer,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,Unique markings on body,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhiteDark BrownChocolate,Hair,,12-14 years,45-60 lbs,,,,8-12 puppies,,,21-25 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
German Spitz,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhiteTanCreamOrange,Hair,,13-15 years,,,,,,,,,,"Lively, devoted to family, intelligent, and beautiful",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Gharial,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Crocodilia,Gavialidae,Gavialis,Gavialis gangeticus,Asia,"Fish, crustaceans, waterfowl, frogs",Hatchling,Solitary,182,Habitat loss and hunting,Long and slender snout,"Indian gharial, Fish-eating gharial, Gavial",,Wide and calm slow-moving rivers,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,,,"Humans, Snakes, Birds of prey",,,,,,,,,,3 months,,,,,,,1 - 2 years,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Ghost Catfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Silurormes,Siluridae,Kryptopterus,Kryptopterus vitreolus,Asia,"Larvae, worms",,School,Unknown,,Translucent body,"Glass catfish, X-ray fish",,,Carnivore,,,Ghost Catfish,,,,,,Scales,,,Less than an ounce,,,,,"Larger fish, humans",Siluriformes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,6.0 - 8.0,,,,,,
Ghost Crab,Animalia,Arthropoda,Malacostraca,Decapoda,Ocypodidae,,,Ocean,"Baby turtles, mole crabs and other small arthropods, mollusks, insects",,Solitary,"Hundreds of thousands, at least.","Habitat destruction, climate change, pollution",Its eyestalks,"Sand crab, the Fleet-footed One of White",,,Omnivore,,,Ghost crab,21,,,,YellowCreamSandy,Shell,10 mph,Three years,0.53 – 2.5 ounces,"2 to 3 inches, males larger than females",,,,,Crustacean,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Giant African Land Snail,Animalia,Mollusca,Gastropoda,Achatinoidea,Achatinidae,Achatina,Achatina fulica,Africa,,,,,,,,,Humid forest areas,Herbivore,200,Solitary,,,,The biggest snail species on land!,,BrownYellowRed,Hard Outer Shell,0.002 mph,3-10 years,250-450g (8.8-15.9oz),,,,,"Wild Cats, Birds, Humans",Mollusc,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Leaves, Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers",,,,,,Leaves,,,,,,,,,,
Giant Armadillo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Cingulata,Chlamyphoridae,Priodontes,Priodontes maximus,South-America,"Ants, termites, worms",Pup,Solitary,"Unknown, but it is declining.","Humans, who destroy their habitat and kill them",Its size,"Tatou, ocarro, cachicamo, pejichi, tatú carreta, cabazú",122 days,"Rainforests, savannas, dry and semiarid woods, floodplains in Brazil, other places where there’s a steady supply of termites",Carnivore,,,Giant armadillo,1,South America,,None; solitary,GreyBlack,Plates,30 mph,12 to 15 years,Between 41.19 and 71.15 pounds though much larger individuals have been found,Between 32.76 and 37.8 inches,9 to 12 months,6 months,1,"Humans, pumas, jaguars",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Giant Clam,Animalia,Mollusca,Bivalvia,Cardiida,Cardiidae,Tridacna,Tridacna gigas,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Saltwater seafloors,Omnivore,Millions,,Giant Clam,100,Indian and Pacific Oceans,Can reach nearly 4ft in length!,,BrownYellowRedBlueGreenOrangePink,Shell,,,100-200kg (220-440lbs),,,,,"Eels, Snails, Starfish",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Algae, Phytoplantkon, Nutrients In Water",,,,,,Algae,,,,,,,,,,
Giant Panda Bear,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Ursidae,Ailuropoda,Ailuropoda melanoleuca,Asia,"Bamboo, Fruits, Rodents",Cub,Solitary,"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),,4 - 8 years,12 - 15 months,,,,1.5m - 1.8m (4.9ft - 6ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Giant Salamander,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Urodela,Cryptobranchidae,,,Asia,"Aquatic life, including crabs, fish, frogs and giant salamanders",Larvae,Solitary,"The South China giant salamander may be extinct, and there are less than 50,000 Chinese giant salamanders and 590 Ozark hellbenders left in the wild. Biologists aren't quite sure how many Japanese giant salamanders are left in the wild though its conservation status is near threatened. There are about 13,000 Pacific giant salamanders in British Columbia.","Pollution, habitat destruction, over-harvesting",Their size,"Hellbenders are called hellbender salamander, devil dog, water dog, mud dog, grampus, mud devil, Allegheny alligator and leverian water newt. Chinese giant salamanders are called infant fish because they make a noise like a baby’s cry. The Japanese giant salamander is called the giant pepper fish, or Ōsanshōuo because of the smell it gives off.",40 to 210 days before eggs hatch,,Omnivore,,,"Giant salamander, hellbender, Japanese giant salamander, Chinese giant salamander, South China giant salamander, Pacific giant salamander",,"East Asia, eastern United States, Canada",,Solitary,BrownGreyBlack,Smooth,,"Up to 50 years, though oldest specimen lived 72 years",0.89 to 130 pounds,Up to 6.5 feet,Five to eight years,,83 to 600 eggs,,Amphibian,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Giant Schnauzer,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Giant Schauzer,,,"Large, powerful and dominant!",Herd,,Hair,,12 years,35kg (77lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Giant Schnoodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Gibbon,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Hylobatidae,Hylobates,Hylobatidae,Asia,,,,,,,,,Dense forest and jungle,Omnivore,1,Troop,,,,Found in dense jungles and tropical forests!,,BrownGreyYellowBlackWhite,Hair,35 mph,25-40 years,6-9kg (13.2-19.8lbs),,,,,"Leopards, Snakes, Birds Of Prey",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fruit, Eggs, Insects",,,,,,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Gila Monster,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Helodermatidae,Heloderma,Heloderma suspectum,North-America,,,,,,,,,"Shrubland, desert and woodland",Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,It's tail acts as a fat storage facility!,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan,Scales,15 mph,20-30 years,1.3-2.2kg (3-5lbs),,,,,"Humans, Coyotes, Birds Of Prey",Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,8,,,"Eggs, Small Mammals, Birds and Reptiles",,,,,,Eggs,,,,,,,,,,
Giraffe,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Giraffidae,Giraffa,Giraffa camelopardalis,Africa,"Leaves, Fruits, Seeds",Calf,Herd,Stable,Hunting and habitat loss,Elongated neck and unique patterned coat,,457 days,Open woodland and savannah,Herbivore,1,Diurnal,Giraffe,9,sub-Saharan Africa,"Long, black tongue can grow to 18 inches long!",Mammal,BrownRedBlackWhiteTan,Hair,30 mph,20 - 25 years,"550kg - 1,930kg (1,200lbs - 4,200lbs)",,3.5 - 4.5 years,13 months,,,,4m - 6m (13ft - 20ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Glass Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Centrolenidae,,,Central-America,,tadpoles,Solitary/Group,Unknown number of thousands,Rainforest deforestation,Moves by saltation (bipedal jumping),"Leaf frog, tree frog",Two weeks,"Arboreal, tropical mountainous, high montane streams",Carnivore,,,Glass frog,,Central and South America,,Communal,Green,Permeable,,10 to 14 years,5 to 14 grams (0.2 to 0.5 ounces),3 to7.5 cm (1.2 to 3.0 inches),One year,Larval tadpole stage is up to 10 months,18 to 30 eggs,"Birds, snakes, and small mammals. Frog flies attack the eggs.",Amphibian,1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 inches),,,,,,,,,,,,,Small insects and other smaller frogs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Glass Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Anguidae,Ophisaurus,Ophisaurus,Africa,,,,,,,,,Sandy coastal regions,Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,Can grow up to 4ft long!,,BrownGreyYellowBlackTanGreen,Scales,6 mph,10 - 30 years,300g - 600g (11oz - 21oz),60cm - 121cm (2ft - 4ft),,,,"Birds, Mammals, Snakes",Reptile,,Forked tongue and detachable tail,,,Asia,Eurasia,Europe,,,,6,,,"Insects, Snails, Spiders",,,,,,Insects,,North-America,,,,,,,,
Glechon,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyYellowBlackWhiteMulti-colored,Hair,,12 to 15 years,35 Lbs,,,,,,,,,Brave yet laid back,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Glen Of Imaal Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlueBrindleBlonde,Hair,,10 to 14 years,40 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Gentle, courageous, and hard-working",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Glow Worm,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Coleoptera,Lampyridae,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Undisturbed woodland and caves,Omnivore,75,,Glow Worm,12,Worldwide,Found inhabiting dense woodland and caves!,,BrownYellowRedBlackGreen,Shell,,,,,,,,"Spiders, Birds, Centipedes",,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Snails, Slugs, Insects",,,,,,Snails,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Gnat,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Diptera,,,,Africa,,Larvae,Solitary/Group,Unknown,,The slender wings,"Midge, punkie, and more",A week or two,Usually near water or wet soil,Omnivore,,,Gnat,,Worldwide,,,BrownGreyRedBlack,Exoskeleton,,1-2 months,1-10mg,Up to 33mm (1.2in),A few weeks,,"Up to 1,000 eggs per lifetime","Insects, spiders, reptiles, frogs, mammals, fish, and birds",Insect,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fruit, leaves, vegetables, fungi, and other organic matter",,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Goat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Capra,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Dry woodland and mountainous regions,Herbivore,2,Herd,,,,Most closely related to the Sheep!,,BrownBlackWhiteTan,Fur,10 mph,10-15 years,54-77kg (120-170lbs),,,,,"Human, Wolf, Mountain Lion",Mammal,,,,,Asia,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,"Grass, Fruit, Leaves",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Goberian,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteCream,Hair,,10 to 15 years,80 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Friendly, smart, and playful",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Goblin Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Lamniformes,Mitsukurinidae,Mitsukurina,Mitsukurina owstoni,Least Concern,"Teoeost fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans",,,,Blue Sharks,Catapulting snout,Living Fossil,,Deep Sea,Carnivore,,,Goblin Shark,1,,,,TanPink,Scales,15 mph,About 60 years,330 to 460 pounds,9.8 to 13.1 feet,,,,Blue Sharks,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Teoeost fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans",,,,,,,,,,
Goldador,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Golden Dox,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownYellowRedBlackGoldTan,Hair,,8 to 14 years,60 lbs,,,,,,,,,cheerful and clever,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Golden Lancehead,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Bothrops,B. insularis,South-America,"Mostly birds, but juveniles may also eat lizards and other small prey.",Neonate,Solitary,"2,000-4,000","Poachers, habitat destruction",Gold color and spearhead-shaped head,,,"subtropical forests, grasslands",Carnivore,,Nocturnal,,,,,,YellowTanCream,,,,,2-4 feet,,,,A few predatory birds on the island may prey on them.,,,,,,,,,,,,,Yes,Medium,Tyrant flycatcher,,,,,,Tyrant flycatcher,,,,,,,,,,
Golden Lion Tamarin,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Callitrichidae,Leontopithecus,Leontopithecus rosalia,South-America,,,,,,,,,Lowland tropical forest,Omnivore,2,Troop,,,,Native to the eastern rainforests of Brazil!,,BrownBlackGoldOrange,Hair,24 mph,8-15 years,550-700g (19-25oz),,,,,"Hawks, Wild Cats, Snakes, Rats",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fruit, Insects, Small Mammals, Small Reptiles",,,,,,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Golden Masked Owl,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Strigiformes,Tytonidae,Tyto,Tyto aurantia,Oceania,"Rodents, insects, birds, rabbits","Owlets, nestlings",,"2,500-9,999 individuals",Habitat loss,"Heart-shaped, bright white face","Bismarck masked owl, New Britain barn owl, New Britain masked owl",32 days,Lowland and coniferous forests,Carnivore,,NocturnalSolitary,Golden masked owl,16,"Tropical forest in New Britain, Papua New Guinea",,Bird,BrownWhiteLight-Brown,Feathers,20 mph,4 years,0.9lbs – 1.7lbs,,1 year old,,2-3 eggs,,,10.6in - 12.9in,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Saltwater,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Golden Newfie,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyRedBlack,Hair,,10 years,138 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Friendly, protective, and patient",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Golden Oriole,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Oriolidae,Oriolus,Oriolus oriolus,Africa,"Insects, Fruit, Seeds",Chick,Solitary,Sustainable,Habitat loss,,Eurasian Oriole,,Woodlands and open forests,Omnivore,,Diurnal,Golden Oriole,2,Across Europe and Asia,Migrates between Europe and Asia!,Bird,BrownYellowBlackGreen,Feathers,26 mph,8 - 12 years,15g - 20g (0.5oz - 0.7oz),,1 year,,,"Eagles, Storks, Raptors",,20cm - 24cm (7.8in - 9.4in),Yellow plumage of males and bright red eyes,,,Asia,Eurasia,Europe,44cm - 47cm (17in - 18.5in),15 - 18 days,20 days,4,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Golden Pyrenees,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyYellowBlackWhiteGoldCream,Hair,,10 to 13 years,110 lbs,,,,,,,,,Energetic and gentle,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Golden Retriever,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Golden Retriever,,,"Trusting, kind and gentle!",Gun Dog,,Hair,,12 years,34kg (75lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Golden Saint,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownYellowRedBlackWhiteBrindleCreamChocolate,Hair,,8-13 years,220lbs,,,,,,,,,"Sweet, gentle, and playful",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Golden Shepherd,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyBlueBlackWhiteGoldTanCream,Hair,,10-14years,80 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Friendly, loyal, and intelligent",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Golden-Crowned Flying Fox,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Chiroptera,Pteropodidae,Acerodon,Acerodon jubatus,Asia,,Pup,Group,"10,000 – 20,000",Human hunters,Soft golden cap,,,Caves and forests,Herbivore,,,Golden crowned flying fox,,,,They live in large gatherings in the woods,BlackGold,Hair,,unknown,3.1 pounds,,2 years for females,,One,"Reticulated pythons, eagles, humans",,7 and 11.4 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Figs, leaves, some other fruits",,,,,,,,,,
Goldendoodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhite,Hair,,12-15years,75 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Energetic, intelligent, gentle",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Goldfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Cypriniformes,Cyprinidae,Carassius,Carassius auratus,Asia,"Insects, small crustaceans",,Gregarious,Many millions,None,The orange-gold color of domestic fish,,,"Cold freshwater rivers, canals, ditches with lots of vegetation",Omnivore,,,Fish,1,,,,BlackWhiteOrangeOliveGolden,Scales,0.86 mph,Up to 41 years,Up to 5 pounds,1 to 2 inches to over 16 inches,,,,"Waterbirds, turtles, larger fish",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,6.0 to 8.0,,,,,,
Goliath Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Conrauidae,Conraua,Conraua goliath,Africa,,tadpole,Solitary,unknown,hunting,massive size,"Giant Slippery Frog, Goliath Bullfrog",85-95 days,"freshwater, tropical, rainforest",Carnivore,,Solitary,Goliath Frog,1,Africa,,,BrownYellowGreenOrange,Permeable,,15 years,1.3lbs-7.2lbs,15cm-32cm,10-12 months,,,humans,amphibian,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"insects, fish, crustaceans, mollusks, amphibians",,,several hundred-several thousand,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Goose,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Anseriformes,Anatidae,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,"Large ponds, rivers and lake shores",Omnivore,,Flock,,,,There are 29 different species!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Feathers,55 mph,12 - 26 years,1.5kg - 8kg (3.3lbs - 17lbs),60cm - 120cm (23.6in - 50in),,,,,Bird,,Long neck and noisy communication calls,,,Eurasia,Europe,North-America,4.2 to 6.1 feet,1 month,,5,,,"Grass, Seeds, Berries",,,,Ground,A few months,Grass,,Ocean,1,,,,,,,
Gopher,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Geomyidae,Geomys,Geomys bursarius,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Woodland and grass prairies,Omnivore,6,Social,,,,They dig large networks of tunnels!,,BrownTan,Fur,16 mph,3-5 years,"220-1,000g (7.8-35.2oz)",,,,,"Owls, Snakes, Coyotes",Mammal,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,"Roots, Fruit, Leaves",,,,,,Roots,,,,,,,,,,
Gopher Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Pituophis,Pituophis catenifer,Central-America,"Small mammals (including pocket gophers), birds, bird eggs, lizards, insects, and sometimes bats.",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Pacific gopher snake,,,,,YellowRedTanDark BrownCream,,,"15 years in wild, 33 years in captivity.",,4-9 feet,,,Hatchlings,,,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,No,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Gopher Tortoise,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Testudines,Testudinidae,Gopherus,Gopherus polyphemus,North-America,Insects (occasionally),"neonate, hatchling",Solitary/Group,"700,000",habitat destruction,Front legs resembling shovels,Florida gopher tortoise,90 days,"Pine Flatwoods, Pine-Oak sandhills, Rocklands, grasslands",Herbivore,,,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,1-23,"humans, birds of prey, cats and dogs, coyotes, raccoons, wild boars, bobcats",Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Gordon Setter,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackTan,Hair,,10-12 years,45-80 lbs,,,,,,,," A coal-black coat with rich chestnut or mahogany markings on their paws and lower legs, vents, throat, and muzzles; one spot above each eye; and two spots on their chest.","Loyal, alert, eager",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Gorilla,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Hominidae,Gorilla,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Rainforest and dense jungle,Omnivore,1,Troop,,,,The biggest of the world's primates!,,GreyBlack,Hair,25 mph,35-50 years,100-200kg (220-440lbs),,,,,"Human, Leopard, Crocodile",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Leaves, Fruit, Flowers",,,,,,Leaves,,,,,,,,,,
Goshawk,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Accipitriformes,Accipitridae,Accipiter,Accipiter gentilis,Africa,"Hares, squirrels, grouse, pigeons, doves, crows, and others",,,Millions,Habitat loss,The barred or striped breast,None,,Woodlands and forests,Carnivore,,,Goshawk,20,Worldwide,,,BrownGreyRedBlackWhite,,,Up to 30 years,0.5-1.8kg (1-4lbs),,,,,"Owls, wolves, hawks, eagles, and martens",Bird,About 30-60cm (1-2ft),,,,Central-America,Eurasia,North-America,76-121cm (30-48in),A month,,5,,,,,,,Trees,1-2 months,,,Ocean,1,,South-America,,,,,
Gouldian Finch,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Estrildidae,Erythrura,Erythrura gouldiae,Oceania,,,,"2,500",Habitat changes,Brightly colored plumage,"Lady Gouldian finch, Gould’s finch, or the rainbow finch",,Grassy plains with Eucalyptus trees,Herbivore,,,Gouldian finch,1,Australia,,,YellowRedBlueBlackPurple,,,8 years in captivity,14g,5.5in – 6in,,,,"Cats, hawks, and snakes",Bird,5in,,,,,,,5.5in,14 days,,,,,,,,,Tree hollows,3 - 4 weeks,Seeds,,,,,,,,,,
Grass Carp,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Cypriniformes,Cyprinidae,Ctenopharyngodon,Ctenopharyngodon idella,Asia,"Aquatic plants, invertebrates, insects, and organic matter",,Solitary,Unknown,Overfishing,The silvery scales,White Amur,2-3 days,"Rivers, ponds, and lakes",Omnivore,,,Grass Carp,1,,,,YellowWhiteSilverOlive,Scales,,Up to 20 years,Up to 99 pounds,Up to 79 inches,,,,"Birds, snakes, fish, and humans",Ray-finned fish,,,,,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,7-9 pH,,,,,,
Grass Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Natrix,Natrix natrix,Asia,Various amphibianous creatures,Hatchling,Solitary,,Loss of habitat and pollution impact on prey,,"Garter snake, water snake, ringed snake",,Areas near bodies of waters,Omnivore,,,Garter snake,26,Everywhere,,,White,,,15 to 25 years,,2 to 4 feet,,,,"Hawks, crows, bears, bullfrogs, snapping turtles, foxes, squirrels and raccoons",Smooth,,,,,Central-America,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,"Toads, frogs, other amphibians",,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Various patterns, colors, markings",,
Grasshopper,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Orthoptera,Caelifera,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Fields and meadows,Herbivore,4,,Grasshopper,11000,Worldwide,"There are 11,000 known species!",,BrownYellowGreen,Shell,,,,,,,,"Birds, Rodents, Reptiles, Insects",,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Grass, Weeds, Shrubs",,,,,,Grass,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Grasshopper Mouse,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Cricetidae,Onychomys,,Central-America,"Scorpions, insects, grasshoppers, crickets, and kangaroo rats","Kitten, pinkie, or cub",Mainly solitary,unknown,"Owls, birds, and humans",Furry bodies and sometimes fat tails,,26 to 35 days,"Grasslands, elevated areas, and deserted scrubs",Carnivore,,,Grasshopper mice,3,"Canada, Mexico, California",,,GreyWhiteGoldPink,Fur,,The lifespan is only about a few weeks or months in the wild,20 to 50 grams,"Body - 3.5 to 5 inches, tail – 1 to 2.5 inches",Approximately 3-4 months old,3 weeks,"2-6, though most litters are just 4 pups",,Rodent,"Body - 3.5 to 5 inches, tail – 1 to 2.5 inches",,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Gray Fox,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Urocyon,Urocyon cinereoargenteus,Central-America,"Rodents, birds, insects, and fruit",Pups or kits,SolitaryFamily units,Unknown,Hunting and habitat loss,The silver gray coat of fur,Tree fox or cat fox,53-63 days,Forests and plains,Omnivore,,,Gray Fox,1,North America and northern part of South America,,,GreyRedBlackWhite,Fur,28 mph,6-12 years,3.2-6.4kg (7-14lbs),89-105cm (35-41in),10 months,2-6 weeks,1-7 kits,,Mammal,30-40cm (12-16in),,,,North-America,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Gray Tree Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Hylidae,Hyla,Hyla versicolor,North-America,"mites, spiders, plant lice, snails, slugs",tadpole,Solitary,Unknown,Habitat loss,Change color based on temperature and activity,,"Eggs hatch after 3 to 7 days, depending on water temperature","Forest, swamps, agricultural land, residential backyards",Carnivore,,,Gray Tree Frog,1,Eastern U.S. and southeastern Canada,,,BrownGreyGreen,,,7 to 9 years,,males are 1.25in - 2in (32mm - 52mm) females are 1.5in - 2.25in (38mm - 60mm),2 years,45 to 65 days for metamorphosis from tadpole,,"Birds, snakes, small mammals, and other frogs",Amphibian,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,1000 to 2000 eggs in groups of 10 - 40,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Great Blue Heron,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Pelecaniformes,Ardeidae,Ardea,Ardea herodias,Central-America,,,,,,6-7 foot wingspan,,,Marshes,Carnivore,,,Great Blue Heron,,North America,,,GreyBlue,Feathers,,,5-6 pounds,38 inches,,,2-7 eggs,"Bears and raccoons, crows and ravens, eagles",bird,,,,,North-America,South-America,,,30 days,,,,,fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Great Crested Flycatcher,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Tyrannidae,Myiarchus,Myiarchus crinitus,Central-America,"Insects, spiders, lizards, fruits, and berries",,,6.7 million,Habitat loss and poisoning,The crest on the head,,,Woodlands,Omnivore,,,Great Crested Flycatcher,1,"United States and Canada, Central and South America",,,BrownYellowBlue,,,Up to 14 years,27-40g (0.9-1.4oz),,,,,Snakes and squirrels,Bird,17-21cm (6.7-8.3in),,,,North-America,South-America,,33cm (13in),13-15 days,,,,,,,,,Tree cavities,13-15 days,,,,1,,,,,,,
Great Dane,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Great Dane,,,Large and imposing in appearance!,Mastiff,,Hair,,8 to 10 years,45kg (100lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Great Danoodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyRedBlueBlackWhiteCreamSilverBeige,Hair,,10-13 years,100 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Sweet, polite, and loyal",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Great Egret,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Pelecaniformes,Ardeidae,Ardea,Ardea alba,Africa,"Fish, mice, frogs, snakes, crayfish, and insects",,,"590,000-2.2 million mature individuals",Habitat loss,"The long, slender legs","Great white egret, common egret, and great white heron",,"Lakes, swamps, and wooded wetlands",Carnivore,,,Great Egret,1,"Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas",,,White,,,15-23 years old,1kg (2.5lbs),,,,,"Crows, jays, vultures, and raccoons",Bird,1m (3.3ft),,,,Asia,Europe,Oceania,1.5m (5ft),23-24 days,,,,,,,,,Next to the shore,6-7 weeks,,,,1,,,,,,,
Great Pyrenees,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Great Pyrenees,,,,,GreyWhiteTan,Hair,,10 to 12 years,,,,,,,,,,"Calm, Patient, and Intelligent",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Great White Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Lamniformes,Lamnidae,Carcharodon,Carcharodon carcharias,Ocean,"Seals, Sea Lions, Dolphins",Pup,Solitary,Unknown,Hunting and habitat degredation,,"White Shark, White Pointer Shark",,"Temperate, coastal waters and open ocean",Carnivore,,Diurnal,Great White Shark,1,Worldwide,Can grow to more than 8 meters long!,Fish,GreyBlackWhite,Tough,15 mph,30 - 40 years,"1,110kg - 2,240kg (2,450lbs - 4,938lbs)",5.5m - 8m (18ft - 26ft),17 years,,,,,,Large pointed snout and powerful tail fin,,,,,,,12 - 18 months,,,,,,,From birth,9,,,,,,,5 - 7,,,,,,
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Greater Swiss Mountain Dog,,,Protective and gentle by nature!,Sennenhund,,Hair,,12 years,59kg (130lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Green Anole,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Dactyloidae,Anolis,Anolis carolinensis,North-America,Small insects,"Young, young anole, younger anole",Territorial,unknown,Invasive lizard species,Dewlap,"Common green anole, American green anole, Carolina anole, red-throated anole",5-7 weeks,"Trees, shrubs",Carnivore,,,Green anole,425,"Southeastern United States, Caribbean islands",,,BrownGreenDark Brown,Scales,6 mph,"On average 2-3 but up to 8 in the wild, 4-7 years in captivity",2-6g,4-8cm (1.5-3.1in),8-9 months,"None, the eggs are left to incubate underground and hatch by themselves",,"Broadhead skink, snakes, birds, cats",Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Green Bee-Eater,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Coraciiformes,Meropidae,Merops,Merops orientalis,Africa,,,,,,,,,Grasslands and open forests,Omnivore,,Solitary,Green Bee-Eater,,,Mainly eats honeybees!,,BrownYellowBlueBlackWhiteGreenOrange,Feathers,26 mph,12 - 18 years,15g - 20g (0.5oz - 0.7oz),,,,,"Eagles, Storks, Raptors",Bird,16cm - 18cm (6.2in - 7in),Long curved beak and bright green plumage,,,Asia,Eurasia,,29-49cm (11.4-19.3in),14-22 days,,4,,,"Honeybee, Bees, Flying Insects",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Green Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Ranidae,Lithobates,Lithobates clamitans,North-America,,Tadpole,Solitary,"1,000,000","Water pollution, loss of habitat",prominent dorsolateral ridges,"Lithobates clamitans, Rana clamitans",4-14 days to hatch,"Swamps, ponds, Lakes, and marshes",Carnivore,,,Green frog,2,"Eastern North America, Canada",,,BrownBlueGreen,Permeable,10 mph,6 years,28-85 g (0.99-3.00 oz),5–10 cm (2.0–3.9 in),1 year,N/A,,"Humans, larger frogs, turtles, snakes, birds, raccoons, and otters",Amphibian,6-9 cm (2.4 to 3.5 in),,,,,,,,,,,,,"Insects, fish, small snakes, slugs, and snails",Fresh,,"1,000-1,500 eggs annually",,,,,,,,,,,,,
Green Mamba,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Elapidae,Dendroaspis,,Africa,"Birds, their eggs, small bats, and lizards",Hatchling,Solitary,,,"Bright, velvety-green, juveniles are often turquoise. Western: Bright green fading to yellow in their long tail, with black margins between their scales.",,,,Carnivore,,Diurnal,"Eastern Green Mamba: green mamba, mamba, groenmamba, common Mamba, East African green mamba, or white mouthed mamba. Western Green Mamba: Hallowell’s green mamba, green mamba, mamba",2,,,,Green,Scales,7 mph,12-14 years,,4-7 Feet,,,,"Black-headed heron, birds of prey.",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Birds and their eggs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Green Tree Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,,,,North-America,"Flies, mosquitoes, crickets, moths and other small insects",Tadpole,Social,Unknown,Habitat destruction; air pollution,"They’re amphibians, but they live in trees",The Australian green tree frog is also known as White’s tree frog or dumpy tree frog,,Forested wetlands and marshlands,Carnivore,,,,2,Australia and North America Southeast Asia,,,Green,Permeable,,"With proper care, members of the Australian species can live 15 years in terrariums. The typical lifespan of the American species in captivity is six years.",A few ounces,Members of the Australian species measure 4 inches long on average; members of the American species measure 2.5 inches long on average,2 years,,,Birds and snakes,Amphibian,,,,,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Green Tree Python,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Pythonidae,Morelia,Morelia viridis,Asia,primarily lizards and rodents,,Solitary,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,"Green tree python, southern green python",,,,,YellowWhiteGreen,Scales,,"average 15-19 years (wild), 20.6 years (captivity)",,"5 feet (average), 7.2 feet (maximum recorded)",,,6-32 eggs,,,,,,,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Greenland Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Greenland Dog,,,Strong and speedy breed of dog!,,GreyBlack,Hair,,12 years,30kg (66lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Greenland Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Squaliformes,Somniosidae,Somniosus,Somniosus microcephalus,Ocean,"Smaller sharks and small whales, herring, cod and other fish, seals and squid.",Pup,Largely solitary,Several thousand,"Climate change, overfishing",Their great age.,"Gurry, eqalussuaq, grey shark, sleeper shark",Eight to 18 years,"Deep, cold, waters of the North Atlantic and the Arctic Oceans.",Carnivore,,,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,,10,Humans,Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Greenland shark food includes fish, marine mammals and carrion.",,,,,,,,,,
Grey Mouse Lemur,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Cheirogaleidae,Microcebus,Microcebus murinus,Africa,,,,,,,,,Tropical Woodland,Omnivore,2,Solitary,,,,The largest species of mouse lemur!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Fur,20 mph,3 - 8 years,58g - 67g (2oz - 2.4oz),25cm - 28cm (9.8in - 11in),,,,"Owls, Snakes, Fossa",Mammal,,Small body size and large eyes,,,,,,,,,,,,"Insects, Fruits, Flowers",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Grey Reef Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Carcharhiniformes,Carcharhinidae,Carcharhinus,Carcharhinus Amblyrhynchos,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Warm waters and coral reefs,Carnivore,4,Solitary,,,,One of the most common shark species!,,GreyBlackWhite,Smooth,25 mph,22-28 years,20-30kg (44-66lbs),,,,,"Human, Larger sharks",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, Crab, Squid",,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Grey Seal,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Phocidae,Halichoerus,Halichoerus Grypus,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Cool waters and rocky shores,Carnivore,1,Herd,,,,One of the rarest species of seal on Earth,,GreyTan,Smooth,6 mph,18-25 years,150-300kg (330-660lbs),,,,,"Human, Sharks, Killer Whale",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, Squid, Sandeels",,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Greyhound,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Greyhound,,,Extremely fast and athletic!,South,,Hair,,11 years,32kg (70lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Griffon Vulture,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Accipitriformes,Accipitridae,Gyps,Gyps fulvus,Africa,"Sheep, cows, other mammals",,,"80,000-900,000",Poisoning of livestock,Finger-shaped feathers,Eurasian griffon,,"Mountains, shrublands, cliffs",Carnivore,,,Griffon vulture,3,"Africa, Asia, Europe",,,BrownWhite,Feathers,46 mph,Up to 37 years,13lbs - 24lbs,37in – 48 in,,,1,Humans,Bird,,,,,Asia,Eurasia,Europe,8-9 feet,55 days,,1,,,,,,,Cliff areas,3.5 months,,,,1,,,,,,,
Griffonshire,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlueBlackCream,Hair,,10-15 years,10 lbs,,,,,,,,,Lively and smart,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Grizzly Bear,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Ursidae,Ursus,Ursus Arctos Horriblis,North-America,,,,,,,,,Forest and mountainous regions,Omnivore,2,Solitary,,,,Less than 10% make it into adulthood,,BlackDark Brown,Fur,35 mph,15 - 25 years,181kg - 318kg (400lbs - 700lbs),,,,,"Human, Cougars",Mammal,2.1m - 3m (7ft - 10ft),"Strong, powerful shoulders and enormous claws",,,,,,,,,,,,"Salmon, Fruit, Fish",,,,,,Salmon,,,,,,,,,,
Groenendael,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,Black,Hair,,12 to 14 years,75 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Alert and confident, friendly but can be stubborn.",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Ground Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamat,Colubridae,Sonora,Sonora semiannulata,Central-America,"Centipedes, crickets, spiders, insect larvae","snakelets, hatchlings",,"100,000",Larger snakes,A thick head," Common ground snake, variable ground snake, and the miter snake",,"These snakes live in a rocky hillside habitat where they can burrow into the loose, sandy ground.",Omnivore,,,Western Ground Snake,1,,,,BrownGreyRedBlackWhiteOrange,Scales,,15 - 20 years,,"An average of 8 inches, but they can reach up to 20 inches long",,,,"Larger snakes, including rattlesnakes (sidewinders)",,,"Color patterns, including orange, red or brown with horizontal black bands, can vary widely, making it difficult to identify two individuals as the same type of snake!","Shy, non-aggressive",,North-America,,,,,,,No,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A thick head and body and round pupils,,
Groundhog (Woodchuck),Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Sciuridae,Marmota,Marmota monax,North-America,,pups,Social,Over 200 million,"Carnivores, humans","their four long, sharp incisors","Woodchuck, whistlepig",32 days,"Forest, woodlands, suburban gardens",Omnivore,,,"Groundhog, Woodchuck",12,United States and Canada,,,BrownGrey,Fur,10 mph,"6 years in the wild, 14 in captivity",10 to 13 pounds,2 feet,2 years,6 weeks,2 to 6,"Coyotes, badgers, bobcats, foxes",rodent,1 ½ to 2 feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Grouper,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Perciformes,Serranidae,,Epinephelinae,Africa,"Other fish, sea turtles, small sharks, crustaceans, octopuses, zooplankton",,SolitaryGroup,Unknown,"Overfishing, habitat destruction",A robust body and a huge mouth,"Hamlets, hinds, podges, lyretails",1-2 days,Tropical and subtropical seas,Carnivore,,,Grouper,160,,,,BrownYellowRedBlackGreen,Scales,,11-100 years,,Between 10 to 12 inches and 8.2 feet,,,,"Humans, larger groupers, sharks, barracudas",Fish,,,,,Central-America,North-America,Ocean,,,,,,,,Brackish,,,,,,,South-America,,6.0-8.0,,,,,,
Grouse,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Galliformes,Phasianidae,Tetraoninae,Tetraoninae,Europe,,,,,,,,,"Forest, shrubland and grassy plains",Omnivore,,Flock,,,,Feathered legs and toes!,,BrownYellowRedBlueBlackWhiteGreen,Feathers,6 mph,1 - 10 years,0.3kg - 6.5kg (0.6lbs - 14lbs),31cm - 95cm (12in - 37in),,,,"Fox, Lynx, Birds Of Prey",Bird,,Long tail feathers and feathered legs and toes,,,,,,45cm - 101cm (22in - 40in),,,8,,,"Insects, Nuts, Seeds, Berries",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Guinea Fowl,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Galliformes,Numididae,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Forest, desert and grasslands",Omnivore,,Flock,Guinea Fowl,,,Found in a vairety of African habitats!,,BrownGreyYellowRedBlackWhite,Feathers,22 mph,10 - 20 years,0.7kg - 1.6kg (1.5lbs - 3.5lbs),40cm - 71cm (16in - 30in),,,,Large Mammals and Reptiles,Bird,,Large body size and bald neck,,,,,,59-71 inches,4 weeks,,12,,,"Insects, Worms, Berries",,,,Covered ground area,About 10 weeks,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Guinea Pig,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Caviidae,Cavia,Cavia porcellus,South-America,"Grass, Seeds, Flowers",Pup,Herd,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,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Guppy,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Cyprinodontiformes,Poeciliidae,Poecilia,Poecilia reticulata,Central-America,"Algae, plant particles, mosquito larvae",,School,,Water pollution,,"Rainbow fish, millionfish",3-4 weeks,"Streams, shallow pools near bigger bodies of water",Omnivore,,,Guppy,276,,Also known as the Millionfish!,,YellowRedBlueBlackWhiteGreenOrangeMulti-colored,Scales,,2 years,Less than 1 gram,0.6 - 2.4 inches,,,,"Birds, larger fish",Cyprinodontiformes,,Brightly coloured body and fins and give birth to live young,,,South-America,,,,,,80,,,,Fresh,,,,,Algae,,,,5.0 - 7.0,,,,,,
Habu Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Protobothrops or Trimeresurus,Protobothrops flavoiridis,Asia,"Small mammals, snakes, frogs, and birds",Snakelets or neonates,,Unknown,,,"Okinawa Habu, Kume Shima Habu",,The transitional zone between cultivated fields and palm forests,Carnivore,,,Habu Snake,,,,,YellowGreen,Scales,,7 to 10 years,,4 to 8 feet,,,1 - 18 snakelets,Humans and Asian mongoose,,,,Aggressive,,,,,,,,1,Yes,High,,,,,,,Mice and rats,,,,,,,,,,
Haddock,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Gadiformes,Gadidae,Melanogrammus,Melanogrammus aeglefinus,Ocean,"Worms, sea stars, urchins, sand dollars, mollusks, crustaceans, fish, and eggs",,School,,Overfishing,The black “thumbprint” on the sides of the body,,1 to 3 weeks,,Carnivore,,,Haddock,1,North Atlantic Ocean,,,RedBlackPurple,Scales,,10 years or more,2-40 pounds,30 cm-91 cm (1 ft-3 ft),,,,"Skates, dogfish, cods, halibuts, and seals",Ray-in fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Hagfish,Animalia,Chordata,Myxini,Myxiniformes,Myxinidae,,,Ocean,Bottom-dwelling invertebrates,,Solitary,Unknown,Harvesting for leather and food,Slime,"Slime eel, slimy eel",,Every ocean,Carnivore,,,Hagfish,82,,,,GreyPink,Smooth,,40 years,0.85-1.4 kg (1.8-3.1 lb),4cm (1.6in)-81.28cm (32in),,,,"Birds, mammals",Vermiform,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Halibut,Animalia,Chordata,Amniota,Pleuronectiformes,Pleuronectidae,Hippoglossus,stenolepis,Ocean,"Adult halibut eat other halibut, octopus, crab, hermit crabs, sand lance, salmon, lamprey, sculpin, cod, pollock, herring, and flounder.",Larvae,School,"The Atlantic halibut is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, with biomass at only 3 percent of its target level according to NOAA.",Overfishing,"They have eyes on one side of their heads, usually right-facing.","Small halibut are called butts and chickens, medium-sized halibut are called turkeys, and big halibut are called barn doors.",12 - 20 days,"Artic Ocean, North Pacific Ocean, North Atlantic",Carnivore,,School,Halibut,,"Artic Ocean, North Pacific Ocean, North Atlantic",,,BrownBlackWhiteGreen,Scales,,,,,,,,"Killer whales, sea lions, salmon sharks, other halibut, and humans",,,Halibut have flat bodies.,,,,,,,,,,No,High,,Salt,,"Females lay 60,000-4 million eggs depending on their size and weight as well as their species.",,,"These predatory fish will eat any fish they can catch, including other halibut.",,,,,,,,"These flatfish have eyes have eyes on one side of their heads. Unlike flounder, which have left-facing eyes, their eyes are usually right-facing.",,
Hammerhead Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Carcharhiniformes,Sphyrnidae,,Sphyrnidae,Ocean,"crustaceans, fish, cephalopods, stingrays",,Solitary/School,Unknown,"Overfishing, shark culling",Hammer-shaped head,sphyrnids,10-12 months,"coastal, continental shelves",Carnivore,26,Herd,hammerhead shark,10,,Found in coastal waters around the world!,,BrownGreyWhiteGreen,Skin,20 mph,20-30 years,300lbs-1000lbs,0.9m-6.1m (3ft-20ft),,,,"Tiger Shark, Great White Shark, Killer Whale, Humans",sphyrnids,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Hamster,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Cricetidae,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Dry deserts and sand dunes,Omnivore,8,Solitary,,,,Able to run as quickly backwards as forwards!,,BrownBlackWhiteTan,Fur,4 mph,2-3 years,100-900g (3.5-32oz),,,,,"Owl, Hawk, Snakes",Mammal,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Seeds, Nuts, Berries",,,,,,Seeds,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Harbor Seal,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Phocidae,Phoca,Phoca vitulina,Ocean,Aquatic animals and ducks,Pup,Solitary/Group,"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,"Coastal waters of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, the Baltic Sea and the North Sea",Carnivore,,,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,1,"Humans, sharks, polar bears, wolves, coyotes, killer whales",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, crustaceans, mollusks, ducks",,,,,,,,,,
Hardhead Catfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Siluriformes,Ariidae,Ariopsis,Ariopsis felis,Ocean,"Algae, sea grasses, sea cucumbers, shrimp, crabs, gastropods, and fish",,School,,Habitat changes,The six long whiskers near the mouth,"Saltwater catfish, sea catfish, and tourist trout",30 days,Oceans and estuaries,Omnivore,,,Hardhead Catfish,-2,,,school,BrownBlueWhiteSilver,Skin,,5 – 8 years,1-12 pounds,12-27 inches,,,,,ray-finned fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,8,,,,,,
Hare,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Lagomorpha,Leporidae,Lepus,Lepus,Africa,,,,,,,,,Dense vegetation and open fields,Herbivore,6,Solitary,,,,Can reach speeds of over 40 mph!,,BrownBlackWhiteTan,Fur,45 mph,2-8 years,1-5.5kg (3-12lbs),,,,,"Owl, Hawk, Coyote",Mammal,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Grass, Fruit, Seeds",,,,,,Grass,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Harlequin Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Elapidae,Micrurus,Micrurus fulvius,Central-America,"Lizards, smaller snakes, frogs, and insects",,,"100,000",,"Black, red, and yellow bands of color",,,"Forests, dry scrublands, hammocks, and near wetlands.",Carnivore,,Diurnal,Coral Snake,,,"Red touches yellow kills a fellow, red touches black a friend of Jack.",,YellowRedBlack,Scales,,Up to 12 years,,20 - 30 inches,,,,"Owls, red-tailed hawks, another predators",,,Their bands of color cover both their backs and their bellies.,,,North-America,,,,,,,Yes,Low,,,,,Underground,,,,,,,,,,,,
Harp Seal,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Phocidae,Pagophilus,Pagophilus groenlandicus,Ocean,Fish and marine invertebrates,Pups,Solitary/Colony,Up to 7.6 million,Climate change,The harp-shaped black mark on the back,Saddleback seal or Greenland seal,11.5 months,Oceans and ice packs,Carnivore,,,Harp Seal,1,North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans,,,GreyBlackWhite,Fur,,,120-135kg (260-300lbs),1.5-2m (5-6.5ft),5.5 years,10 to 12 days,1,"Killer whales, polar bears, walruses, and sharks",Mammal,120-135kg (260-300lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Harpy Eagle,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Accipitriformes,Accipitridae,Harpia,Harpia harpyja,Central-America,,Chicks or hatchlings,Small families,Unknown,,Crown of feathers,American Harpy Eagle,,Lowland rainforests,Carnivore,,,Harpy Eagle,,Central and South America,Talon's the size of a grizzly bear's claws!,Birds,BlackWhite,Feathers,50 mph,25 to 35 years in the wild,5kg - 9kg (11lb - 20lbs),89cm - 102cm (35in - 40in),4 or 5 years,,,Other harpy eagles,,,,,,South-America,,,2m (6.5ft),,,,,,,,,,,,"Sloths, monkeys, lizards, rodents, small deer, and birds",,,,,,,,,,
Harrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Harrier,,,"Cheerful, tolerant and sweet-tempered!",Hound,,Hair,,10 – 12 years,27kg (60lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Harris Hawk,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Accipitriformes,Accipitridae,Parabuteo,Parabuteo unicinctus,Central-America,"Other birds, lizards, small mammals, large insects",,,"390,000",Electrical wires,White bands around the tail,"Harris’s hawk, bay-winged hawk, dusky hawk, peuco",,Semi-arid areas such as scrubland and chaparral,Carnivore,,,harris hawk,1,"Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central and South America",,,BrownRedWhite,Feathers,28 mph,"10 to 12 years in the wild, as much as 25 years in captivity",1.62 to 2.31 pounds,"18.11 to 29.92 inches, females larger in size than males",,,Three to 15,"Coyotes, large owls, bobcats and ravens",bird,,,,,North-America,South-America,,39.37 to 47.24 inches,32 to 36 days,,,,,,,,,"Cacti, bushes, trees or artificial structures",35 to 45 days,,,,,,,,,,,
Havanese,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Central-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Havanese,,,These are the only dogs that are native to Cuba,Toy,,Hair,,15 years,13lbs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Havapoo,Animalia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Havashire,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnRedBlackWhiteTanBrindleMulti-colored,Hair,,13 to 15 years,12 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Affectionate, loyal, charismatic, and spunky",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Hawaiian Crow,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Corvidae,Corvus,Corvus Hawaiiensis,Extinct in the Wild,,,Flocks,,,Dark sheen,,,Semi-dry Forests,Omnivore,,,Hawaiian Crow,,Hawaii,Once believed to be a family guardian spirit in Hawaii,Birds,,Feathers,,18 Years In the Wild,1lb - 1.2lbs,18in - 20in,,,,,,,,,,,,,36in - 42in,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Hawaiian Goose,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Anseriformes,Anatidae,Branta,Branta sandvicensis,North-America,,,,2500. Its conservation status is near threatened.," Loss of habitat, predation, especially of eggs","Its beautiful, neutral-colored plumage","Nene, nēnē",,"Scrub forest, grassland, volcanic slopes, pastures, coastal dunes",Herbivore,,,Hawaiian goose,1,Hawaii,,,GreyWhiteCreamBlack-Brown,,40 mph,28 to 42 years,3.96 to 5.07 pounds,20.87 to 25.98 inches,,,One to five,"Owls, hawks, falcons, rats, pigs, mongooses, dogs, cats",Bird,16 inches,,,,,,,36 to 38 inches,29 to 31 days,,,,,,,,,Beneath a tree or bush,Three months,,,,,,,,,,,
Hawaiian Monk Seal,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Phocidae,Neomonachus,Neomonachus schauinslandi,North-America,"Fish, lobster, crab, octopus and squid",Pup,Mainly solitary,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,Northwestern Hawaiian Islands' waters and beaches,Carnivore,,,Monk seal,2,Northwestern Hawaiian Islands,,colony or rookery,GreyWhite,Fur,5 mph,30 years,,7-8 feet,4 years,1.5 months,1,Sharks,Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Hawaiian inslands,,,,,,,,,
Hedgehog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Erinaceomorpha,Erinaceidae,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Dense vegetation and woodland,Omnivore,5,Solitary,,,,Thought to be one of the oldest mammals on Earth!,,BrownGreyTan,Spikes,12 mph,3-6 years,1-2kg (2.2-4.4lbs),,,,,"Owl, Dog, Foxes",Mammal,,,,,Asia,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,"Insects, Worms, Seeds",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Hellbender,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Urodela,Cryptobranchidae,Cryptobranchus,Cryptobranchus alleganiensis,North-America,"Crayfish, fish, tadpoles, insects, smaller salamanders including their own young","Larvae, hatchling",Solitary,Declining. At one point only 590 were left in the Ozarks. Conservation status near threatened.,Pollution,The frills along its body,"Hellbender salamander, lasagna lizard, Allegheny alligator, mud dog, mud devil, devil dog, water dog, leverian water newt, snot otter",45 to 80 days,"Clean, cold freshwater streams",Carnivore,,,Hellbender,1,Appalachian Mountains from New York to Alabama,,Solitary,BrownOrangeTawny,Skin,,Hellbender,3.3 to 5.5 pounds,12 to 30 inches,"6 years for male, 6 o 8 years for female",,150 to 450,"Large fish, larger conspecifics, humans",Amphibian,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Hercules Beetle,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Coleoptera,Scarabaeidae,Dynastes,Dynastes hercules,Central-America,,Larva or grub,Mainly solitary,"Unknown, but the beetle does not have special conservation status.",Habitat destruction and pollution,,,30 days,Rainforests of the mountains and lowlands,Herbivore,100,,Hercules Beetle,10,South and Central America and the Lesser Antilles,,,YellowBlackGreen,Exoskeleton,8.9 mph,"Two and a half years, in total","1.2 ounces for male, 0.57 ounces for female","Average 2.43 inches for females, 3 inches for male plus horns longer than body. There have been rumors of a male that was 7.09 inches long.",15 to 22 months,,100,"Bats, Rats, Birds",Insect,,"Hard, armoured shell and horn-like pincers",,,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Decaying wood,,,,,,,,,,
Hermit Crab,Animalia,Arthropoda,Malacostraca,Decapoda,Paguroidea,,Paguroidea,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Coastal waters,Omnivore,200,,Hermit Crab,500,Worldwide,There are over 500 different species!,,BrownYellowRedBlueWhiteGreenOrangePink,Shell,,,200-500g (7-18oz),,,,,"Fish, Sharks, Cuttlefish",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, Worms, Plankton",,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Heron,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Ciconiiformes,Ardeidae,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Wetland regions,Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,Inhabits wetlands around the world!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Feathers,40 mph,15 - 20 years,1.5kg - 3kg (3.3lbs - 6.6lbs),,,,,"Fox, Mink, Raccoon",Bird,85cm - 140cm (34in - 55in),Long thin legs and pointed beak,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,Up to 91in,A month,,,,,"Fish, Insects, Molluscs",,,,"Bushes, cliffs, or trees",2-3 months,Fish,,Europe,1,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Herring,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Clupeiformes,Clupeidae,Clupea,,Ocean,"Zooplankton, phytoplankton",,School,Variable and depending on species,Overfishing,Huge schools,"Silver darlings, silver of the sea",11-40 days depending on water temperature,Temperate waters,Carnivore,,,Herring,200,,,,Silver,Scales,-3 mph,8-22 years depending on species and location,0.41-1.05kg (0.90-2.3lb),10.5-60cm (4.1-23.6in),,,,"Seabirds, marine mammals, predatory fish, fishermen","Vertebrate, Clupeoid",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Highland Cattle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Bos,Bos Taurus,Europe,,,,,,,,,Mountainous and wet grasslands,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,Natively found in the Scottish Highlands!,,BrownTanOrange,Hair,25 mph,15-22 years,"400-1,000kg (882-2,204lbs)",,,,,"Human, Wolf, Coyote",Mammal,,,,,North-America,Oceania,,,,,,,,"Grass, Leaves, Flowers",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Himalayan,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,North-America,,,,,,,"Himalayan Persian, or Colourpoint Persian",,,Omnivore,4,,Himalayan,,,Also known as the Colourpoint Persian!,Longhair,FawnBlueWhiteCreamChocolate,Hair,,9-to-15 years,7-to-12 pounds,,,,,,,,,"Easy-going, calm and playful",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Hippopotamus,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Hippopotamidae,Hippopotamus,Hippopotamus amphibius,Africa,"Grasses, Grain, Flowers",Calf,Herd,"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,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Hoary Bat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Chiroptera,Vespertilionidae,Lasiurus,Lasiurus cinereus,North-America,Insects,Pups,Solitary/Group,Unknown,Habitat loss,The white-tipped fur,None,Unknown,Forests and trees,Carnivore,,,Hoary Bat,1,The Americas,,,BrownGreyYellowBlackWhite,Hair,13 mph,6-7 years,20-35g (1oz),43cm (17in) with wings extended,About a year,34 days,1-4 pups,"Hawks, owls, kestrels, and snakes",Mammal,13-15cm (5-6in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Hokkaido,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,mam,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,4 puppies,,,,,,,RedBlackWhiteTanBrindle,Hair,,12-15 years,44-66 pounds,,,,,,,,,"Docile, faithful, bold",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Honduran White Bat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Chiroptera,Phyllostomidae,Ectophylla,Ectophylla alba,Central-America,,Pup,Colony,"Unknown, but declining",Habitat loss,Its all white fur,Caribbean white tent-making bat,Three weeks,,Omnivore,,,White bat,,Central America,,,YellowWhite,Fur,20 mph,"Unknown, but related species have been known to live between seven and 18 years in nature.",.20 ounces,"1.46 to 1.85 inches, with 4-inch wingspan",35 days,20 days,One,,Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Figs,,,,,,,,,,
Honey Badger,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mustelidae,Mellivora,Mellivora Capensis,Africa,"Bees, Insects, Small Animals, Bulbs, Roots, Bird Eggs",Kit,,Unknown,Humans,"Large, sharp claws",Ratel,6 Months,"Dry Areas, Grasslands, Forests",Omnivore,2,DiurnalCrepuscularor Nocturnal Depending on Region and Season,Honey Badger,1,"Africa, Asia, Indian Subcontinent",One of earth's bravest creatures!,Mammal,,Hair,,"7-8 years in the wild, 24 years in captivity",11 to 35 pounds,22 to 30 inches,1 to 2 Years,2 to 3 Months,,"Leopards, Spotted Hyenas, Pythons, Crocodiles",,9.1 to 11 inches,,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Honey Bee,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Hymenoptera,Apidae,Apis,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Sheltered forests and meadows,Herbivore,200,,Honey Bee,8,Worldwide,There are only 8 recognized species!,,BrownYellowBlack,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Nectar, Pollen, Honey",,,,,,Nectar,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Honey Buzzard,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Accipitriformes,Accipitridae,,,Asia,"Wasp and bee larvae, young birds, and frogs.",,,,"Larger raptors, habitat loss, and reduced availability of prey",,,,,Carnivore,,,,6,,,,BrownGreyWhite,Feathers,,9 years,one to two pounds,,2 years,,,Goshawks,,20–24 in,,,,Eurasia,Europe,Oceania,4.2 to 4.9 feet,,,,,,,,,,33 – 66 feet above the ground,,,,,1,,,,,,,
Hooded Seal,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Phocidae,Cystophora,Cystophora cristata,Europe,"Marine fish, shrimp and other crustaceans, octopus and squid.",Pup,Solitary,"650,000",Humans,The male’s inflatable “hood” and red nose balloon.,"Cystophora borealis and Phoca cristata. The first means “bladder-bearer of the north,” and the second means ""crested seal."" Also, bladdernose seal. Pups are called Blue-backs.",240 to 250 days.,Off the coasts of the Northern Atlantic and Arctic Oceans.,Omnivore,,,Hooded seal,1,"Around Labrador, Greenland, Norway, sometimes Maine and Alaska.",,,GreyBlueSilver,Fur,,35 years,352 to 661 pounds. Males are much heavier.,7 to 8 feet.,"2 to 9 years for females, 4 to 6 years for males.",5 to 12 days.,one,"Humans, killer whales, polar bears and Greenland sharks.",Mammal,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Hoopoe,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Bucerotiformes,Upupidae,Upupa,,Africa,,Chicks or hatchlings,Largely solitary,5-10 million,,Crest of feathers on the head,,,"Forests, plains, and savannas",Omnivore,,,Hoopoe,,"Europa, Asia, and Africa",Stunning bird with a stinky way to deter predators!,Birds,,Feathers,,Around 10 years in the wild,46g – 89g (1.6oz – 3.1oz),25cm - 32cm (10in – 12.6in),A few months,,,,,,,,,Asia,Europe,,44cm – 48cm (17in - 19in),,,,,,,,,,,,"Ants, grasshoppers, beetles, crickets, and other insects",,,,,,,,,,
Horgi,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnRedBlackCreamLight-Brown,Hair,,12 to 15 years,50 lbs,,,,,,,,,Active and social,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Horn Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Heterodontiformes,Heterodontidae,Heterodontus,Heterodontus francisci,Ocean,Fish and invertebrates,,Solitary,Unknown,Accidental bycatch,The ridges along the eyes,,6-9 months,Kelp beds and rocks close to the shore,Carnivore,20,,Horn Shark,1,,Endemic to the Californian coast!,,BrownGreyYellowBlack,Smooth,,"12 years in captivity, perhaps 25 or even 50 years in the wild",20 pounds,70cm - 120cm (27.5in - 47in),,,,"Sharks, seals, and eagles",Shark,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,Molluscs,,,,7 - 8,,,,,,
Hornbill,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Bucerotiformes,Bucerotidae,,Bucerotidae,Africa,Fruits and insects,Chicks,Flock,Varies by species,Habitat loss,The large bill and horn,,23-96 days,"Rainforests, woodlands and savannas",Omnivore,1-7,,Hornbill,60,"The tropical regions of Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands",,,GreyYellowRedBlueBlackWhiteOrange,Feathers,,40 years,13.6 lbs,63 inches,up to 6 years,,1-7,"Owls, eagles and humans",Bird,,,,,Asia,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Horned Adder,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Bitis,B. caudalis,Africa,"Lizards such as geckos, small mammals and birds.",,Solitary,,"Agricultural and commercial development, overgrazing, roadways.",Single scale above the eye that creates a horn.,"Horned viper, horned puff adder, Horingadder, Horingsman (Afrikaans)",,"Wide range of habitats, but prefers more arid conditions where there's loose sand to bury themselves in.",Carnivore,,Nocturnal,"Horned adder, Horingadder, Horingsman (Afrikaans), horned viper.",1,,,,BrownGreyYellowFawnRed,Scales,,,,"12-15 inches, but can reach 20 inches long in the wild.",,,4-19,"Birds of prey, larger mammals.",,,,Relatively mellow.,,,,,,,,,Yes,Medium,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Horned Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Leptodactylidae,Ceratophrys,Ceratophrys Ornata,South-America,,,,,,,,,Rainforest and tropical swamplands,Carnivore,"1,500",Solitary,,,,Natively found in South America!,,BrownYellowWhite,Hair,5 mph,5-8 years,320-480g (11.2-17oz),,,,,"Birds, Snakes, Bears",Amphibian,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Worms, Roaches, Insects",,,,,,Worms,,,,,,,,,,
Horned Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Phrynosomatidae,Phrynosoma,,Central-America,"Ants, beetles, spiders, insects, and sometimes pebbles",Hatchlings,Solitary,Not known,"Dogs, wolves, hawks, snakes, roadrunners, pesticides as well as human activities",Horns all over their bodies and also the crown of their heads,none,40 days,Desert like fine sand areas and dense forest areas.,Carnivore,,,Horned lizards,14,primarily North and Central America,,Solitary,BrownGreyYellowRed,Scales,,At least five years,25-90 grams (1.8-2.5 grams as a yearling),approximately 3.75 inches,13 months,,27 eggs,"Dogs, wolves, hawks, snakes, roadrunners",Scaled reptiles,approximately 3.75 inches,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Horned Viper,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Vipera,Cerastes cerastes,Africa,"Rodents, lizards, birds",,,,,,horned sand viper and desert horned viper,,,Carnivore,,,horned viper,,,,,TanSandyGrey-BrownLight-Brown,Scales,,14 to 18 years,,12–24 inches,,,8 to 20,,reptile,,,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Horse,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Perissodactyla,Equidae,Equus,Equus caballus,Africa,,,,,,,,,Small forests and grassland,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,Has evolved over 50 million years!,,BrownBlackWhite,Hair,40 mph,25-30 years,"380-550kg (840-1,200lbs)",,,,,"Human, Wolf, Bears",Mammal,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Grass, Fruit, Leaves",,,,,,Grass,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Horsefly,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Diptera,Tabanidae,,,Africa,Mammals,"Maggot, larva",Solitary/Group,"Millions, and growing",Humans,Its bite,"Tabanus, gadfly, gleg, stout, dunfly, deerfly, buffalofly moosefly, elephantfly, breezefly, Marchfly",Eggs hatch after six days,"A variety of habitats, but not those that are too high, too dry or too cold.",Omnivore,,,Horsefly,,"Everywhere save the North and South poles and some islands, including Hawaii",,Swarms during mating season,GreyBlack,,90 mph,30 to 60 days as an adult,12 milligrams,Between 0.2 and 1.25 inches,Immediately after pupating,,100 to 1000 eggs,"Parasitic wasps, birds, horse guard wasp",Insect,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Horseshoe Crab,Animalia,Arthropoda,Malacostraca,Xiphosurida,Limulidae,,,Asia,"Worms, algae, small invertebrates, detritus",,Largely solitary,2.3 to 4.5 million just on the Atlantic coast,"Pollution, over-harvesting, habitat destruction",Their horseshoe-shaped shell,"helmet crab, horsefoot, saucepan, king crab",Two weeks,"Shallow water off the coast, beaches",Omnivore,"90,000",,Horseshoe Crab,4,Worldwide,Changed little in over 500 million years!,,BrownGreyTanGreen,Shell,,Over 30 years,As much as 9 pounds in the tri-spine horseshoe crab; males of all species smaller,"As long as 31.25 inches in the female tri-spine horseshoe crab, other species are smaller",,,,"Shorebirds who eat the eggs, sea turtles, fish",Arthropod,,,,,Central-America,Eurasia,North-America,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,Ocean,,,,,,,,
House Finch,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Fringillidae,Haemorhous,Haemorhous mexicanus,Central-America,,,,20 million – 40 million,Predators,Bright red colors,American rosefinch,,"Grasslands, deserts, forests, cities, and suburbs",Herbivore,,,House finch,1,North America,,,BrownRedWhite,,,Up to 11 years,19g – 22g,5.5in,,,,"Raccoons, skunks, snakes, squirrels, rats, chipmunks, and other birds",Bird,6in,,,,North-America,,,8in – 10in,14 days,,,,,,,,,Tree branches and other high structures,12 – 19 days,"Grains, seeds, buds, and flowers",,,1,,,,,,,
House Sparrow,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Passeridae,Passer,Passer domesticus,Africa,"Insects, spiders, worms, and seeds",,,900 million to 1.3 billion,Habitat loss,The black eye stripe and bib on the male,English sparrow,,"Agricultural, residential, and urban areas",Omnivore,,,House Sparrow,1,Worldwide,,,BrownBlackWhite,,28 mph,Up to 13 years,28g (1oz),,,,,"Hawks, falcons, owls, shrikes, cat, raccoons, and snakes",Bird,15-18cm (6-7in),,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,25cm (10in),11 days,,,,,,,,,Buildings and trees,2 weeks,,,Europe,1,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
House wren,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Troglodytidae,Troglodytes,Troglodytes aedon,Central-America,Insects,,,160 million,climate change,Its song,"O-du-na-mis-sug-ud-da-we-shi, which is Chippewa for “Big noise for its size.”",,"Woods, backyards, savannas, farms",Carnivore,,,House wren,33,Much of the Western Hemisphere,,,Brown,Feathers,21 mph,Seven years,0.35 and 0.42 ounce,4.3 to 5.1 inches,,,Four to eight babies,"Cats, rats, opossums, birds of prey, raccoons, squirrels, snakes, woodpeckers",Bird,,,,,North-America,South-America,,5.9 inches,12 to 14 days,,,,,,,,,"Tree cavities, nest boxes, shoes, hats, cans, gourds, holes in walls, scarecrows",15 to 17 days,,,,1,,,,,,,
Housefly,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Diptera,Muscidae,Musca,Musca domestica,Africa,,Larvea,Solitary,,,Limbs are used to taste food; eyes,,one day,Every- and anywhere,Omnivore,,,fly,109998,,,insecta,GreyBlack,Exoskeleton,5 mph,28 days,Between 0.00007 and 0.0016 ounces,1/8th to 1/4 inches long,,,,"Frogs, spiders, mites, birds",insect,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Howler Monkey,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Atelidae,Alouatta,Alouatta,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Rainforest and dense jungle,Omnivore,1,Troop,,,,Spends 80% of it's time resting!,,BrownBlackTan,Hair,18 mph,15-20 years,3-9kg (6.6-20lbs),,,,,"Jaguar, Snakes, Birds",Mammal,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,"Fruit, Nuts, Seeds",,,,,,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Human,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Hominidae,Homo,Homo Sapiens Sapiens,Africa,,,,,,,,,Worldwide based near rivers,Omnivore,1,Group,,,,"Thought to have orignated 200,000 years ago!",,BrownBlackWhiteTanOlive,Smooth,18 mph,60-80 years,54-83kg (120-183lbs),,,,,"Bears, Lion, Tiger",Mammal,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Vegetables, Fruit, Fish",,,,,,Vegetables,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Humboldt Penguin,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Sphenisciformes,Spheniscidae,Spheniscus,Spheniscus humboldti,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Rocky Ocean Islands,Carnivore,2,Colony,,,,Found on the South American coast!,,GreyBlackWhite,Feathers,,15 - 20 years,2kg - 5kg (4.4lbs - 11lbs),,,,,"Leopard Seal, Killer Whale, Sharks",Bird,60cm - 68cm (24in - 27in),Pink base of beak and black and white markings,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,"Krill, Fish, Shrimp",,,,,,Krill,,,,,,,,,,
Humboldt Squid,Animalia,Mollusca,Cephalopoda,Oegopsida,Ommastrephidae,Dosidicus,Dosidicus gigas,Ocean,"Fish, crustaceans, and other cephalopods",,School,Unknown,Overfishing,The two fins on the mantle,Jumbo squid,6 - 9 days,Oceans,Carnivore,,,Humboldt Squid,1,,,,RedWhite,Skin,15 mph,A year,Up to 110lbs,"1.2 - 2m (4 - 6.5ft), not including tentacles",,,,"Whales, billfishes, sharks, and seals",Cephalopod,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Hummingbird,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Apodiformes,Trochilidae,Trochilinae,,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Rainforest and tropical jungles,Omnivore,,Solitary,,,,Beat their wings up to 80 times per second!,,BrownGreyRedWhiteTanGreen,Feathers,30 mph,3 - 5 years,2.2g - 20g (0.07oz - 0.7oz),,,,,"Hawks, Snakes, Lizards",Bird,5cm - 20cm (2in - 8in),"Long, thin beak and the ability to hover",,,North-America,South-America,,Three to five inches,15 to 18 days,,2,,,"Nectar, Tree sap, Insects, Spiders",,,,Sheltered trees or shrubbery and fork of branches,Four months for some species,Nectar,,,1,,,,,,,
Humpback Whale,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Cetacea,Balaenopteridae,Megaptera,Megaptera novaeangliae,Ocean,,,Pod,"120,000 to 150,000",Accidents with boats and nets,The small hump on the back,,11 months,Oceans close to the shore,Omnivore,1,Herd,Humpback whales,,,"There are thought to be 80,000 left in the wild!",,GreyBlackWhite,Smooth,17 mph,45 to 50 years,"36,000-99,800kg (40-100tons)",14.6m - 19m (48ft - 62ft),,,,"Human, Killer Whale",Cetaceans,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Plankton, crustaceans, and fish",Salt,,,,,Krill,,,,,,,,,,
Huntaway,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Oceania,,Puppy,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackTan,Hair,,12-14 years,,,,,5-7 puppies,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,New Zealand,,,,,,,,,
Huntsman Spider,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Araneae,Sparassidae,,,Africa,"Insects, small mammals, other spiders, small lizards",Spiderlings or hatchlings,Sociable,At least hundreds of thousands worldwide.,"Humans, geckos, birds, parasites",Its size,"Wood spider, rain spider, lizard eating spider, giant crab spider",,Warmer areas of the world,Carnivore,,,Huntsman spider,1382,"Oceania, North, South and Central America, Asia, Africa, north and central Europe and the Mediterranean.",,,BrownGreyWhiteGreen,Hair,,2.5 years,0.024 ounces to 0.37 pounds,"0.71 inches with a 5.9 inch leg span, though some species are much larger",About one year,,100 to 200 young,"Birds, geckos, spider wasps",Arachnid,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Huskador,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Huskita,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,puppy,,,,"triangular, erect ears",,,,Omnivore,six puppies,,Huskita,,,,,BlackWhiteTanCream,Hair,,10-13 years,,,,,,,,,,high energy,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,United States,,,,,,,,,
Husky,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyRedBlackWhiteTanSilver,Hair,,12 – 15 years,60 lbs.,,,,,,,,,"Driven, vocal, and high energy",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Husky Jack,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyRedBlackWhiteLight-Brown,Hair,,11 to 16 years,40 pounds,,,,,,,,,"Social, energetic, and loyal",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Huskydoodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyBlackWhite,Hair,,10-13years,60lbs,,,,,,,,,Affectionate and intelligent,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Hyena,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Hyaenidae,Crocuta,Crocuta Crocuta,Africa,,,,,,,,,Open savanna plains and grassland,Carnivore,3,Pack,,,,There are four different species!,,BrownBlackTan,Fur,37 mph,20-25 years,41-86kg (90-190lbs),,,,,,Mammal,,,,,Asia,Europe,,,,,,,,"Wildebeest, Monkey, Birds",,,,,,Wildebeest,,,,,,,,,,
Ibex,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Capra,,Africa,,Kid,Herd,"30,000 for alpine ibex","Poaching, habitat loss","Large, curved horns","Wild goat, steinbock, bouquetin",168 days,Cliffs and mountains,Herbivore,,,Ibex,,"Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa",,,BrownGrey,Hair,,20 years,91 - 120 kg (200 - 270 lbs),3.9 ft,18 months,4 - 6 months,1 - 3,"Humans, big cats, wolves, eagles",Mammal,0.69 - 1.09 m (27 - 43 inches),,,,Asia,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,
Ibis,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Ciconiiformes,Threskiornithidae,,Threskiornithidae,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Marshes, wetlands and swamps",Omnivore,,Flock,,,,"Found in swamps, marshes and wetlands!",,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Feathers,,8 - 15 years,0.3kg - 2kg (0.6lbs - 4lbs),,,,,"Falcon, Hawks, Herons",Bird,50cm - 65cm (19.7in - 25in),Rounded body and long neck and beak,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,80cm - 120cm (32in - 47in),,,2,,,"Fish, Crab, Insects",,,,,,Fish,,Oceania,,,South-America,,,,,
Ibizan Hound,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Ibizan Hound,,,"Intelligent, active and engaging by nature!",South,FawnRedWhite,Hair,,14 years,50 pounds,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Icelandic Sheepdog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,puppy,,,,very bushy tail,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyFawnRedBlackWhiteGoldTanCreamChocolate,Hair,21 mph,12-14 years,,,,,4-8 puppies,,mammal,,,"Playful, affectionate, and curious",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Iceland,,,,,,,,,
Iguana,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Iguanidae,,,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Lowland tropical rainforest near water,Omnivore,3,Solitary,,,,Uses visual signals to communicate!,,BrownYellowGreen,Scales,21 mph,15-20 years,4-8kg (8.8-17.6lbs),,,,,"Hawk, Eagle, Snakes",Reptile,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,"Insects, Fruit, Leaves",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Immortal Jellyfish,Animalia,Cnidaria,Hydrozoa,Anthoathecata,Oceaniidae,Turritopsis,Turritopsis dohrnii,Ocean,Tiny sea creatures,,Colony,Unknown,Predation,Regeneration ability,The Benjamin Button jellyfish,2-3 days,Temperate to tropical saltwater worldwide,Omnivore,,,"Immortal jellyfish, Benjamin Button jellyfish",1,,,,,Smooth,4.97 mph,Immortal,,0.18inches,,,,"Larger jellyfish, sea anemones, tuna, sharks, swordfish, sea turtles, penguins",Medusuzoa,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,"Plankton, fish eggs, larvae, brine shrimp",,,,,,,,,,
Impala,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Aepyceros,Aepyceros Melampus,Africa,,,,,,,,,Wooded savanna and dense bushland,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,Able to jump over 10 feet high,,BrownWhiteTan,Fur,30 mph,12-15 years,37-75kg (81.6-165lbs),,,,,"Hyena, Lion, Crocodile",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Seeds, Flowers",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Imperial Moth,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Lepidoptera,Saturniidae,Eacles,Eacles imperialis,Central-America,,,,,,,,,"deciduous, mixed, and coniferous forests",Herbivore,,,,,,,univoltine,GreyYellowWhiteDark BrownOrangePurplePinkLight-Brown,Exoskeleton,,Approximately one week,,3.14-6.88 inches,,,,"Birds, mammals and insects",,,,,,North-America,South-America,,3-7 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,"oak, hickory, walnut, sycamore, basswood, maple, honey locust, chokecherry, sumac, sweet gum, sassafras, elm, beech, hornbeam, birch, alder, pine, spruce, hemlock, cedar, cypress, and juniper leaves",,,,,,,,,,
Indian Cobra,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Elapidae,Naja,Naja naja,Asia,"Rodents, lizards, and frogs",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Indian cobra,,,,,BrownYellowBlackWhite,Scales,,24 years,,four to seven feet,,,12-20 eggs,,reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Indian Elephant,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Proboscidea,Elephantidae,Elephas,Elephas maximus indicus,Asia,,,,,,,,,Rainforest and tropical woodland,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,Found throughout south-east Asia!,,BrownGreyBlack,Leather,27 mph,55 - 70 years,"3,000kg - 5,000kg (6,500lbs - 11,000lbs)",,,,,"Human, Tiger",Mammal,2m - 3m (7ft - 10ft),Long trunk and large feet,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Fruit, Roots",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Indian Giant Squirrel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Sciuridae,Ratufa,Ratufa indica,Asia,"insects, bird eggs","pup, kit, kitten",Solitary/Pairs,unknown,Deforestation,"vibrant colors, large size",Malabar Giant Squirrel,28-35 days,Tropical forest,Omnivore,,,Indian giant squirrel,1,South Asia,,,BrownRedBlackWhitePurple,Fur,32 mph,20 years,1.5kg-2 kg (3.3lbs-4.4 lbs),"Head & body 25.4cm-45.7cm (10in-18in), Tail 40.6cm-60.9cm (16in-24in)",2-4 years,6 months,1-3,,mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Indian Palm Squirrel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Sciuridae,Funambulus,Funambulus Palmarum,Asia,,,,,,,,,Thick forest and tropical jungles,Omnivore,3,Solitary,,,,Natively found in parts of India and Sri Lanka!,,BrownYellowTan,Fur,10 mph,2-4 years,100-120g (3.5-4.2oz),,,,,"Human, Snakes, Wildcats",Mammal,,,,,Ocean,,,,,,,,,"Eggs, Fruit, Insects",,,,,,Eggs,,,,,,,,,,
Indian Rhinoceros,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Perissodactyla,Rhinocerotidae,Rhinoceros,Rhinoceros Unicornis,Asia,,,,,,,,,"Tropical bushland, grassland and savannas",Herbivore,1,Solitary,,,,Also known as the one-horned rhino!,,BrownGreyBlack,Leather,30 mph,45-50 years,"2,200kg - 3,000kg (4,900lbs - 6,600lbs)",1.7m - 2m (5.6ft - 6.6ft),,,,"Human, Wild cats",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Fruit, Berries, Leaves",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Indian Star Tortoise,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Testudines,Testudinidae,Geochelone,Geochelone elegans,Asia,,,,,,,,,Dry scrub forest,Herbivore,,Solitary,,,,Popular in the exotic pet trade!,,BrownYellowBlackTanGreen,Scales,0.3 mph,30 - 80 years,1.3kg - 2.2kg (3lbs - 4.9lbs),20cm - 30cm (8in - 12in),,,,"Birds, Reptiles, Humans",Reptile,,"High domed, star patterned protective shell",,,,,,,,,7,,,"Grasses, Fruits, Flowers",,,,,,Grasses,,,,,,,,,,
Indigo Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Drymarchon,Drymarchon couperi,North-America,"Snakes, mammals, reptiles",,Solitary,,,,,,,Omnivore,4 to 12,,Indigo snake,,,,,,,,Unknown,,7 to 9 feet,,,,,,"Snakes, mammals, reptiles",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Indochinese Tiger,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Panthera,Panthera Tigris Corbetti,Asia,,,,,,,,,Secluded mountainous forests,Carnivore,2,Solitary,,,,Now thought to be extinct in China!,,BlackWhiteOrange,Fur,60 mph,18 - 25 years,100kg - 195kg (221lbs - 430lbs),,,,,Human,Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Deer, Cattle, Wild Boar",,,,,,Deer,,,,,,,,,,
Indri,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Indriidae,Indri,Indri indri,Africa,"Fruits, Flowers, Leaves",Infant,Troop,"10,000",Habitat loss,,Babakoto,4 - 5 months,Lowland rainforest,Herbivore,1,Diurnal,Indri,1,Eastern Madagascar,The largest species of Lemur!,Mammal,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Fur,20 mph,15 - 22 years,6kg - 9.5kg (13lbs - 21lbs),,8 - 9 years,8 months,,"Fossa, Hawks, Snakes",,64cm - 72cm (25in - 28in),"Black and white markings and loud, prolonged vocal calls",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Insect,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,,,,Insecta,Africa,,,,,,,Bugs,,,Omnivore,,,Pests,,,,,,Exoskeleton,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Antarctica,Asia,Central-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Eurasia,,,Europe,North-America,Oceania,,South-America,
Irish Doodle,Animalia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Irish Setter,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Irish Setter,,,Can live for up to 16 years!,Gun Dog,,Hair,,16 years,32kg (70lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Irish Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,RedCaramel,Hair,,11-13 years,27 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, lively, dominant",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Irish Water Spaniel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,"its smooth ""rat tail.""",,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownDark BrownChocolateBlack-Brown,Hair,,average 10-12 years.,,,,,4-12 puppies.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Irish WolfHound,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Irish WolfHound,,,"Sweet-tempered, patient and thoughtful!",South,,Hair,,9 years,54kg (120lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Italian Greyhound,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Italian Greyhound,,,,,GreyYellowFawnRedBlueBlackTanChocolate,Hair,,15 years,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Ivory-billed woodpecker,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Piciformes,Picidae,Campephilus,Campephilus principalis,Central-America,"Berries, nuts, seeds, and insects",,,Unknown,Deforestation,The ivory-colored bill,,,Forests and swamps,Omnivore,,,Ivory-Billed Woodpecker,1,United States and Cuba,,,RedBlackWhite,Feathers,,Around 20 years,450-570g,19-21 inches,,,,"Raccoons, snakes, owls, crows, and hawks",Bird,,,,,North-America,,,31in,2 weeks,,,,,,,,,Hollowed trees,5 weeks,,,,,,,,,,,
Jacana,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Charadriiformes,Jacanidae,Jacana Brisson,Jacanidae,Africa,"Insects, snails, worms, crabs, fish, mollusks, and seeds",,,millions,habitat loss,The long legs and feet,Lilly trotters or lotus birds,,wetlands,Omnivore,,,jacana,8," Asia, Africa, Australia, and Central and South America",,,BrownYellowRedBlackWhiteGreen,,,,one to nine ounces,,,,,"Otters, turtles, crocodiles, snakes, birds of prey, and fish",bird,six to 12 inches,,,,Asia,Central-America,Oceania,20 inches,22-28 days,,3,,,,,,,floating islands,50-60 days,,,South-America,,,,,,,,
Jack Russell,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Jack Russel,,,"Intelligent, athletic and fearless!",Terrier,,Hair,,12 - 14 years,15 pounds,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Jackabee,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownWhiteTanCreamBeige,Hair,,12-16 years,30 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Friendly, intelligent, and hard-working",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Jackal,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Aureus,Africa,,,,,,,,,Grass plains and dry woodland,Carnivore,5,Pack,,,,Can maintain speeds of 16 km/h!,,BrownGreyWhiteTan,Fur,20 mph,8-15 years,6.8-11kg (15-24lbs),,,,,"Hyena, Leopard, Eagles",Mammal,,,,,Asia,Europe,,,,,,,,"Antelope, Reptiles, Insects",,,,,,Antelope,,,,,,,,,,
Jackdaw,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Corvidae,,,Asia,"Seeds, fruits, insects, spiders, snails, carrion, and bird eggs",,,Around 100 million,Predators,The silvery white plumage around the neck,"Jackerdaw, sea crow, cawdaw, caddy",,"Farmlands, woodlands, cliffs, and urban environments",Omnivore,,,Jackdaw,1,Eurasia,,,GreyBlackWhitePurpleSilver,Feathers,25 mph,5 years on average,8 ounces,,,,,"Birds of prey, stoats, weasels, polecats, cats, and rodents",Bird,13 inches,,,,Eurasia,Europe,,27in,17-18 days,,,,,,,,,Hollow cavities,A month,,,,1,,,,,,,
Jackrabbit,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Lagomorpha,Leporidae,Lepus,Lepus californicus,Central-America,"Grass, twigs, bark",Leveret,Solitary,,Habitat loss,Long ears,hare,41-47 days,"Desert, savanna, grassland",Herbivore,,,Black-tailed jackrabbit,6,"United States, Mexico",,solitary,BrownBlackWhite,Fur,45 mph,five to eight years,three to six pounds,up to two feet,243 days,14 to 21 days,one to six,"coyotes, red-tailed hawks, bobcats",mammal,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Jackson’s Chameleon,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Chamaeleonidae,Trioceros,Trioceros jacksonii,Africa,"Insects, centipedes, isopods, millipedes, spiders, lizards, birds, and snails.",Hatchlings,Solitary,,Natural predators and adult chameleons,Three horns,Trioceros,5-6 months,"Woodlands, forests",Carnivore,,,"Jackson’s chameleon, Jackson's horned chameleon, three-horned chameleon, or Kikuyu three-horned chameleon",3,"Hawaii, South-Central Africa",,,YellowBlueGreen,Scales,,5-10 years,90 to 150 grams,9 to 13 inches,5 months,,8-30 eggs,"Carnivorous spiders, birds, snakes, monkeys, shrews, and parasites.",Reptile,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Jaguar,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Panthera,Panthera onca,Central-America,"Deer, Capybara, Tapir",Cub,Solitary,"15,000",Hunting and habitat loss,Beautiful rosetted fur pattern,,90 - 105 days,"Rainforest, swamp and floodplains",Carnivore,3,Crepuscular,Jaguar,1,Central and South America,The largest feline on the American continent!,Mammal,BrownYellowBlackWhiteTan,Fur,50 mph,12 - 15 years,36kg - 160kg (79lbs - 350lbs),1.1m - 1.9m (43in - 75in),3 - 4 years,3 months,,,,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Jaguarundi Cat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Herpailurus,Herpailurus yagouaroundi,Central-America,"Rabbits, frogs, fish, mice",Kitten,Solitary,,Hunting,Light amber colored eyes,Otter cat and weasel cat,70-75 days,"Woodland, swamp, savannah, scrubland",Carnivore,,,Jaguarundi,8,Central and South America,,Solitary,BrownGreyRed,Hair,40 mph,15 years,,3-4 feet (head to end of tail),2 years,6 weeks,1-4,"Coyote, mountain lion, humans",Mammal,"10-14 inches, shoulder height",,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Japanese Beetle,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Coleoptera,Scarabaeidae,Popillia,Popillia japonica,Asia,,Larvae or grubs,Swarm,Millions (unknown population),Natural predators and insecticide.,Metallic green and copper body.,,1-2 weeks (from laying eggs to hatching),"Forests, grasslands, farms, cities, and anywhere they can eat.",Herbivore,,,Japanese beetle,1,"Native to Asia, but also found in Canada and United States",,Large groups and swarms,GreenGolden,Exoskeleton,,Approximately 1 year (varies by temperature),0.0825 grams,15 mm,2 weeks after hatching,,1-5 eggs,"Wild birds, raccoons, moles, spiders, other insects.",Insect,,,,,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Plant life and fruits,,,,,,,,,,
Japanese Chin,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Japanese Chin,,,"Alert, intelligent and independent!",Herd,,Hair,,14 years,4kg (8lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Japanese Macaque,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Cercopithecidae,Macaca,Macaca fuscata,Asia,"Fruit, Young Leaves, Seeds",Infant,Troop,"50,000",Habitat loss,"Red and human-like, naked face",Snow Monkey,5 - 6 months,Tropical forest and mountains,Omnivore,1,Diurnal,Japanese Macaque,2,Throughout Japan,Has cheek pouches for storing food!,Mammal,BrownGrey,Fur,,25 - 32 years,5kg - 14kg (11lbs - 31lbs),,4 - 5 years,20 months,,"Human, Wolf, Feral Dog",,80cm - 95cm (31.5in - 37.5in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Japanese Spitz,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,,,,,Pure white coat with a mane-like neck.,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,White,Hair,,10-16 years,10-25 pounds,,,,,,,12-15 inches,,"Charming, playful, affectionate, and loyal.",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Japanese Squirrel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Sciuridae,Sciurus,Sciurus lis,Asia,,Kits,Solitary,Unknown,Habitat loss,"The big, bushy tail",,40 days,Mixed forests,Omnivore,,,Japanese Squirrel,1,Japan,,,BrownGreyRedWhite,Hair,,Up to 15 years,250-310g (9-11oz),"16-22cm (6-8.5in) in body length, not including the tail",300 days,60 days,2-6 kits,"Foxes, martens, crows, raptors, and domesticated cats and dogs",Mammal,Up to 15cm (6in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Seeds, buds, fruits, fungi, flowers, and insects",,,,,,,,,,
Japanese Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackWhiteTan,Hair,,12-15 years,10 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Loving, affectionate, cheerful",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Javan Rhinoceros,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Perissodactyla,Rhinocerotidae,Rhinoceros,Rhinoceros Sondaicus,Asia,,,,,,,,,"Tropical bushland, grassland and rainforest",Herbivore,1,Solitary,,,,Only has a 25cm long horn!,,BrownGreyBlack,Leather,30 mph,30-45 years,"900kg - 2,300kg (2,000lbs - 5,100lbs)",3.1m- 3.2m (10ft - 10.5ft),,,,"Human, Wild cats",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Fruit, Berries, Leaves",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Javanese,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,7,,Javanese,,,Features that closely resemble a Siamese cat!,Longhair,BrownFawnRedBlueWhiteCreamLilac,Hair,,8-12 years,5-9 pounds,,,,,,,,,"Loving, gentle and affectionate",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Jellyfish,Animalia,Cnidaria,Scyphozoa,Semaeostomeae,Cyaneidae,,,Ocean,"Small fish, plants, fish eggs, larvae, other small marine creatures",,Group,"900 million, as of 1990","Sharks, birds, tuna, and sea anemone",Tentacles hanging from the body that help aid the jellyfish's stinging characteristics,,Hatches within one day,All oceans on planet earth,Carnivore,100,Group,Jellyfish,,,Have tentacles around their mouths!,,YellowRedBlueWhiteGreenOrangePurplePink,Smooth,5 mph,Three to Six months,20-400g (0.7-14oz),"0.5 inches to 16 inches, though they can grow to 7 feet",,,,"Sharks, birds, tuna, and sea anemone",Cnidaria,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Small fish, plants, fish eggs, larvae, other small marine creatures",,,,,,,,,,
Jerboa,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Dipodidae,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Deserts and steppes,Omnivore,,Crepuscularterrestrial,,,Asia and Northern Africa,Tiny rodent with a kangaroo-like jump!,Mammal,,,,,0.8 to 1.3 ounces,,,,,"Owls, foxes, cats and snakes",,,,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Jonah Crab,Animalia,Arthropoda,Malacostraca,Decapoda,Cancridae,Cancer,Cancer borealis,North-America,"Mussels (especially blue mussels), arthropods, snails, and certain species of algae",,Solitary,Unknown,Unknown,Light spots and black-tipped claws,White leggers,9-14 days,"Rock, clay, sand, mud",Carnivore,,,Jonah crab,1,,,,,Shell,,1-5 years,12-19oz,,,,,"Seagulls, otters, alligators, sharks, rays, and bony fish, and humans",Crustacean,,Spotted color,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Joro Spider,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Araneae,Araneidae,Trichonephila,Trichonephila clavata,Asia,Insects,Baby or spiderling,Group,,Humans,Extremely long legs with large abdomen,,2-4 months,Anywhere warm and humid,Carnivore,,,joro spider,1,"Southeast Asia, though it is an invasive species in some parts of the United States",,group,BrownYellowRedBlueBlack,Exoskeleton,,one year,,0.7-2.5 cm,2-3 months,Birth,400-500,Any mammals that eat spiders and other insects,Arachnid,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Jumping Spider,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Araneae,Salticidae,,,Africa,"Other spiders, insects, baby lizards",Spiderling,Solitary,billions,"Pesticides, climate change",Their large eyes,,Two to three weeks,"Tropical and temperate forests, intertidal zones, mountains, deserts, scrubland, fields, human habitation",Carnivore,,,Jumping spider,6000,"Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Central America, South America",,,BrownGreyYellowRedBlueBlackWhiteTanGreen,,12.43 mph,six months to two years,,0.2 to 0.98 inches,"In the first spring and summer of life, or around the sixth to eighth molt",38 days in the case of Toxeus magnus,30 to 600,"Mantises, spider wasps, mammals, birds, lizards other spiders",arachnid,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,North-America,,,South-America,,,,,
Junglefowl,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Galliformes,Phasianidae,Gallus,,Asia,"worms, slugs, insects, mice, small lizards, and frogs",,,Unknown,Crossbreeding with domestic chickens,"Bright colors, red crest in males","Wild chicken, bankiva, bankiva fowl",,"Field edges, forests, scrubland, mountains, islands",Omnivore,,,Junglefowl,4,"South Asia, Southeast Asia",,,BrownYellowRedBlueBlackWhiteGoldPurple,Feathers,,"3-14 years in the wild, 10-30 years in captivity",24-51oz; female 17-40oz,"Male 26-30in, female 14-18in",,,,"Birds of prey, land-dwelling carnivorous animals","Phasanid, bird",,,,,,,,"Male 26-32in, female 14-25in",18-26 days,,,,,,,,,Underbrush,1 year,,,,,,,,,,,
Kai Ken,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,,,,,Their brindle coat,Tiger dog,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyRedBlack,Hair,,14-16,25-45+ pounds,,,,,,,17-22 inches,,"Friendly, high-energy",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Kakapo,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Psittaciformes,Nestoridae,Strigops,Strigops habroptilus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,Areas of natural vegetation and dense jungle,Herbivore,2,Solitary,,,,The heaviest species of parrot in the world!,,BrownGreen,Feathers,,50-65 years,2-4kg (4.5-9lbs),,,,,,Bird,,,,,,,,A few feet,30 days,,6,,,"Rimu fruit, Flowers, Roots, Seeds",,,,Hollow logs or crevices,3.5 months,Rimu fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Kangal,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,Anatolian Shepherd,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyFawnBlackGoldCream,Hair,,,,,,,5-10 puppies,,,,Dark muzzle and ears,"Loyal, protective, calm",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Sivas, Turkey",,,,,,,,,
Kangaroo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Diprotodontia,Macropodidae,,,Oceania,,,,,,,,,"Dry forests, desert and grassland",Omnivore,2,Sociable,,,,Females have a deep pouch on their front!,,BrownGreyTan,Fur,35 mph,4-10 years,18-95kg (40-200lbs),,,,,"Human, Dingo",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Seeds, Flowers",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Kangaroo Rat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Heteromyidae,Dipodomys,,Central-America,Insects such as grasshoppers,"Pup, pinkie or kitten",Solitary,,Habitat destruction and fragmentation,Their powerful hind legs,"Rat kangaroo, desert rat",22 to 27 days,Desert,Omnivore,,,Kangaroo rat,22,Deserts,,,BrownWhiteDark Grey,Fur,5 mph,2 to 5 years though some giant kangaroo rats have been known to live for over 9 years,4.5 ounces,"As long as 14 inches, with an 8-inch tail and 6-inch body. Males are larger than females.",About 100 days,22 to 25 days,"One to seven babies, though the average litter contains three.",,,2 to 4 inches at the shoulder,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Seeds and grasses. Some species eat insects and other types of vegetation.,,,,,,,,,,
Keel-Billed Toucan,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Piciformes,Ramphastidae,Ramphastos,Ramphastos sulfuratus,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Lowland rainforest and tropical forest borders,Omnivore,,Sociable,,,,It's beak can reach nearly 20 cm long!,,YellowRedBlackGreenOrange,Feathers,39 mph,15 - 20 years,2.1kg - 4kg (4.7lbs - 8.8lbs),,,,,"Human, Weasels, Large Birds",Bird,42cm - 55cm (17in - 22in),Small body and enormous colourful beak,,,South-America,,,109cm - 152cm (43in - 60in),16-20 days,,3,,,"Fruit, Eggs, Insects",,,,Tree cavities,8-9 weeks,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Keeshond,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,Fur,,13-15 years,34-45lbs,,,,,,,,,Alert & energetic,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Kenyan Sand Boa,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Boidae,Gongylophis,Gongylophis colubrinus,Africa,"Small mammals, lizards, birds",Snakelets,,Unknown,"Habitat destruction, over-collection for pet trade",Beautiful colorations,"East African sand boa, Egyptian sand boa, sand boa, Kenyan sand boa",4 months,"Semi-desert, scrubland, savannas, prefers loose soil",Carnivore,,Nocturnal,Kenyan sand boa,2,Northern and Eastern Africa,A popular pet snake that comes in dozens of morphs!,Reptiles,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Kerry Blue Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyBlueBlackSilver,Hair,,13 – 15 years,40 pounds,,,,,,,,,Smart and loyal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Kestrel,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Falconiformes,Falconidae,Falco,Falco sparverius,Africa,"Small rodents, lizards, insects, birds, and eggs",,,9.2 million,Starvation,Hunting behavior of hovering and diving,"Grasshopper hawk, killy hawk, short-winged hawk, windhover, house hawk, and rusty-crowned falcon",,Open countryside,Carnivore,3-7,,Sparrowhawk,15,"North America, most of South America, Europe, Asia, Africa",,,BrownBlack,,39 mph,"5 years in the wild, 17 years in captivity",2.8-6.5oz,8.7-15in,,,,"Larger birds of prey, snakes, fire ants, and cats",Bird,Unknown,,,,Asia,Europe,North-America,20-31in,30 days,,,,,,,,,"Natural cavities, other birds' nests, nesting boxes",The next spring (adults molt in the fall),,,South-America,1,,,,,,,
Keta Salmon,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Salmoniformes,Salmonidae,Oncorhynchus,Oncorhynchus keta,Ocean,"Smaller fish, zooplankton, insects, comb jellies, squid, mollusks, tunicates",,School,in the millions,"Climate change, habitat loss or degradation",The blood red slash down the side of a breeding male,"Chum salmon, dog salmon, silverbrite salmon, white salmon, autumn salmon, damaha fish",3-4 months,"Oceans, estuaries, coastal streams",Carnivore,,,"Chum salmon, keta salmon",1,,,,BlueGreenSilverOlive,Scales,7 mph,3-5 years,,,,,,"Bears, humans, other fish, shorebirds, killer whales, sea lions, seals, stonefly larvae",fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Brackish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Key Deer,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Cervidae,Odocoileus,Odocoileus virginianus,North-America,none,fawn,Solitary,700-800,vehicle collisions,small size,toy deer,7 months,"pine rocklands, woodlands, wetlands",Herbivore,,,key deer,1,Florida Keys,,herd,BrownWhiteGrey-Brown,Fur,26 mph,7-9 years,44-85 pounds,,6 months- 1.5 years,12-16 weeks,1,"Alligator, Crocodile",,24-32 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Kiko Goat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Capra,Capra aegagrus Hircus,North-America,,kid,,,Humans,,,155 days,Farmland,Herbivore,,Herd,Kiko goat,1,"New Zealand, southeastern United States",,Herd,BrownBlackWhiteCream,Fur,,8-12 years,250-300 pounds,,12-18 months,60-90 days,2-3 kids (twins or triplets),"Coyotes, bears, bobcats, foxes, eagles, and mountain lions.",,26-37 inches,,"Friendly, docile, independent",,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, hay, and other natural foliage around habitat.",,,,,,,,,,
Killer Whale,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Cetacea,Delphinidae,Orcinus,Orcinus orca,Ocean,,,Pod,,,,,,Ocean and coastal waters worldwide,Carnivore,1,Pod,,,,Typically consumes over 200 kg of food a day!,,BlackWhite,Smooth,30 mph,50-60 years,"6,804-8,618kg (15,000-19,000lbs)",,,,,"Human, Larger Sharks",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Seal, Fish, Squid",Salt,,,,,Seal,,,,,,,,,,
Kinder Goat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Capra,Capra aegagrus hircus,North-America,,Kid,Herd,3000,Predators,Black stripe on back,,140 to 150 days,"Farms, pastures",Herbivore,,,Kinder goat,1,"U.S., Canada and Brazil",,Ungulate,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Hair,,15 years,115 to 150lbs,,4 to 10 months,6 to 8 weeks,3 or more,,,2 to 3 feet,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,,Saltwater,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
King Cobra,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Elapidae,Ophiophagus,Ophiophagus hannah,Asia,"Lizards, birds, other snakes",Hatchlings,,Unknown,"Poaching, habitat loss",An expanding hood,hamadryad,66-105 days,"Forest, shrublands, wetlands",Carnivore,,Diurnal,King Cobra,20,South and southeast Asia,,Solitary,BrownYellowBlackGreen,Scales,12 mph,About 20 years,,,,,21 to 40 eggs,,Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
King Crab,Animalia,Arthropoda,Malacostraca,Decapoda,Lithodidae,Lopholithodes,Lopholithodes Mandtii,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Cold coastal waters and continental shelves,Carnivore,7,Solitary,,,,Can have a leg span of nearly 2 meters!,,RedBlueOrange,Shell,7 mph,15-30 years,2-8kg (4.4-18lbs),,,,,"Human, Larger Fish, Octopus",Crustacean,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Molluscs, Fish, Sea Urchin",,,,,,Molluscs,,,,,,,,,,
King Penguin,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Sphenisciformes,Spheniscidae,Aptenodytes,Aptenodytes patagonicus,Antarctica,,,,,,,,,Rocky Antarctic Islands,Carnivore,1,Colony,,,,More than 2 million breeding pairs!,,GreyYellowBlackWhite,Feathers,,15 - 20 years,11kg - 16kg (24lbs - 35lbs),,,,,"Leopard Seal, Killer Whale, Sharks",Bird,60cm - 90cm (24in - 35in),Large body size with yellow markings on head,,,Ocean,,,,,,,,,"Krill, Fish, Shrimp",,,,,,Krill,,,,,,,,,,
King Shepherd,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownFawnRedBlack,Hair,,11 years,150 Lbs,,,,,,,,,Hard-working and loyal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
King Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Lampropeltis,Lampropeltis elapsoides,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,3-29 eggs,,Kingsnake,,,,,BrownYellowRedBlackWhite,,,10-15 years,,36-60 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
King Vulture,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Accipitriformes,Cathartidae,Sarcoramphus,Sarcoramphus papa,Central-America,,,,"10,000",Habitat loss,,,,"Forests, savannas, and grasslands",Omnivore,,,King Vulture,1,Central and South America,,,GreyYellowRedBlackWhiteOrange,Feathers,,,,,,,,Cats and snakes,Bird,,,,,North-America,South-America,,1.8-2m (70-78in),50-60 days,,1,,,,,,,Hollow tree cavities,4-18 months,,,,,,,,,,,
Kingfisher,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Coraciiformes,Alcedines,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Lowland freshwater areas and river estuaries,Omnivore,,Solitary,,,,Inhabits wetlands and woodlands worldwide!,,BrownYellowRedBlueBlackGreenOrange,Feathers,25 mph,6 - 10 years,10g - 170g (0.4oz - 6oz),,,,,"Foxes, Snakes, Raccoons",Bird,10cm - 37.5cm (4in - 15in),"Small body and long, sharp and straight beaks",,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,Up to 2 feet,2 to 4 weeks,,4,,,"Fish, Shrimp, Insects, Tadpoles",,,,Burrows,3 to 8 weeks,Fish,,Europe,1,,North-America,Ocean,South-America,,,
Kinkajou,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Procyonidae,Potos,Potos flavus,Central-America,,,Group,Deforestation,,"Long prehensile tail, which acts as a sort of third limb that can grip objects or branches.",,,,Omnivore,,,,,Central and South America,,,BrownGold,Fur,,23 years,3 to 10 pounds,"16 to 30 inches long, its tail adds another 15 to 22 inches",,,1,Humans,Mammal,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,"Fruit, small mammals or insects",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Kirtland’s snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Clonophis,Clonophis kirtlandii,North-America,"Earthworms, slugs, small reptiles, and frogs",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,Kirtland’s Water Snake,,,,,BrownRedDark BrownOrangePink,Scales,,,,14-28 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Kishu,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,Puppy,,,,,Kishu-Ken and Kishu-Inu,,,Omnivore,,,Kishu,,,,,RedWhiteBrindle,Hair,,10-13 years,,,,,2-5 puppies,,Mammal,,,Loyal and earnest,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Japan,,,,,,,,,
Kit Fox,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Vulpes,Vulpes macrotis merriam,Central-America,"kangaroo rat, cottontail, jackrabbit, reptiles, insects, birds",pup,Solitary,,"habitat destruction, competition from coyotes",tiny bodies and enormous ears,,49 - 55 days,"desert, grasslands",Omnivore,,,kit fox,1,"Southwest United States, North and Central Mexico",,solitary,GreyYellowBlackWhite,Fur,25 mph,seven years in the wild. 12 years in captivity,4.5 to five pounds,"20 inches (body), 12 inches (tail)",10 months,eight weeks,one to seven pups,"coyotes, bobcats, red foxes, birds of prey",mammal,nine to 12 inches,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Kiwi,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Struthioniformes,Apterygidae,Apteryx,,Oceania,,,,,,,,,Forests and dense woodland,Omnivore,,Solitary,,,,Only found in the forests of New Zealand!,,BrownGreyWhite,Feathers,12 mph,8 - 12 years,1.3kg - 3.3kg (2.6lbs - 7.3lbs),,,,,"Foxes, Dogs, Cats",Bird,25cm - 45cm (9.8in - 17in),"Round body and long, sharp and straight beaks",,,,,,An inch per wing,75 to 85 days,,2,,,"Worms, Spiders, Insects, Fruit",,,,Burrows in the ground,Shortly after birth,Worms,,,,,,,,,,
Koala,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Diprotodontia,Phascolarctidae,Phascolarctos,Phascolarctos cinereus,Oceania,Eucalyptus leaves,Joey,Solitary,Stable,Habitat loss and disease,"Large, wide head and tufted, round ears",Koala Bear,35 days,"Eucalyptus, inland and coastal forests",Herbivore,1,Nocturnal,Koala,3,south-eastern Australia,Spends up to 80% of the time sleeping or resting!,Mammal,GreyBlackWhiteGrey-Brown,Fur,2 mph,15 - 20 years,4kg - 15kg (8.8lbs - 33lbs),,2 years,6 - 7 months,,"Birds of Prey, Dingo, Human",,60cm - 85cm (24in - 34in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Kodkod,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Leopardus,Leopardus guigna,South-America,"Rodents, birds, reptiles, and insects",Kittens,Solitary,"6,000-92,000 mature individuals",Habitat loss,The black spots and stripes all over the body,"Güiña, guigna, or Chilean cat",72-78 days,Mountain or coastal forests,Carnivore,,,Kodkod,1,Chile and Argentina,,,BrownBlackWhite,Fur,,11 years,2-2.5kg (4.4-5.5lbs.),40-52cm (15-20in),2 years,,1-4 kittens,,Mammal,25cm (10in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Koi Fish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Cypriniformes,Cyprinidae,Cyprinus,"Cyprinus rubrofuscus ""koi""",Asia,"Aquatic insects and their larvae, crustaceans, worms, its own young",,School,"Hundreds of thousands, at least",None,Its beauty,"Nishikigoi, koi carp",Four to seven days,Private and public bodies of fresh water,Omnivore,,,Koi fish,1,,,,GreyYellowRedBlackWhiteGreenOrangeSilver,Scales,,25 to 200 years,35 pounds,39 inches,,,,"Wading birds such as herons, small mammalian carnivores",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,7.0 to 8.5,,,,,,
Komodo Dragon,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Varanidae,Varanus,Varanus komodoensis,Asia,"Pigs, Deer, Water Buffalo",Pup,Solitary,"3,000 - 5,000",Hunting and habitat loss,Long and deep forked tongue to taste the air,Komodo Monitor,,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,,,,,,,,,,,,,8 -9 months,,,,,,,On hatching,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Kooikerhondje,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,RedWhite,Hair,,12 to 14 years.,24 pounds,,,,,,,,,"Affable, alert, cheerful",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Kookaburra,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Coraciiformes,Alcedinidae,Dacelo,,Oceania,"insects, reptiles, crustaceans, small birds, rodents, frogs",,,unknown,habitat loss,laugh-like sound,"laughing kookaburra, bushman's alarm clock",,"woodlands, wetlands",Carnivore,,,kookaburra,4,"Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, New Guinea",,,BrownGreyBlueBlackWhiteCream,Feathers,20 mph,,13oz-16oz (0.8lb-1lb),38cm-42cm (15in-17in),,,,"birds of prey, large reptiles, quolls, foxes, pet cats, humans",bird,39cm-42cm (15.4in-16.5in),,,,,,,64cm-66cm (25in-26in),25-29 days,,,,,,,,,trees,,,,,,,,,,,,
Koolie,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,RedBlueBlackWhiteChocolateMulti-colored,Hair,,18 years,55lbs,,,,,,,,,"Quiet, energetic",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Kori Bustard,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Otidiformes,Otididae,Ardeotis,Ardeotis kori,Africa,"Insects, small mammals, mollusks, lizards, bird eggs, nestlings, carrion",,,Unknown,"Livestock farming and ranching, hunting and trapping, service and utility lines",Crest,"Christmas turkey, Kalahari Kentucky",,Open grasslands,Omnivore,,,Kori bustard,2,Africa,,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Feathers,,26-28 years,6.6-39.7lbs,2ft 11in-4ft 5in,,,,"Ground-dwelling predatory, carnivorous or omnivorous mammals, birds of prey",Bird,2.25-4.5ft,,,,,,,5ft 10in-7ft 3in,23-24 days,,2,,,,,,,Open savanna,,,,,,,,,,,,
Krill,Animalia,Arthropoda,Malacostraca,Euphausiacea,,,Euphausiacea,Ocean,Plankton,,Swarm,Trillions,Changing climate and habitat,The bioluminescent body,,A few days,Coastal and deep ocean regions,Omnivore,,,Krill,,,,,GreyBlue,Hard Outer Shell,,Up to six years,Less than an ounce,Up to 2.4 inches,,,,"Whales, seals, birds, fish, and humans",Crustacean,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,"Both plants and animals, depending on the species",,,,,,,,,,
Kudu,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Tragelaphus,Tragelaphus Strepsiceros,Africa,,,,,,,,,Shrub woodland and savanna plains,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,Lives in herds of up to 24 individuals!,,BrownGreyRed,Hair,60 mph,8-14 years,120-256kg (265-565lbs),,,,,"Lions, Leopards, Wild Dogs",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Leaves, Herbs, Fruit, Flowers",,,,,,Leaves,,,,,,,,,,
Kuvasz,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,White,Hair,,10 – 12 years,115 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Brave, loyal, and fearless",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Labahoula,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,Puppy,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,Hair,,10-14 years,,,,,4-12 puppies,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Louisiana,,,,,,,,,
Labmaraner,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyYellowBlack,Hair,,10-12 years,90 lbs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Labradane,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Labradoodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Labradoodle,,,Friendly and energetic mix-breed!,Hybrid Dog,,Hair,,12 years,34kg (75lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Labrador Retriever,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Labrador Retriever,,,"Well-balanced, friendly and versatile!",Gun Dog,,Hair,,15 years,34kg (75lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Labraheeler,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,RedBlueBlackWhiteBrindleCream,,,10-12 years,80 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Loving, affectionate, and energetic",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Ladybug,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Coleoptera,Coccinellidae,,,Africa," Insects such as aphids, thrips, caterpillars, beetle larvae, scale insects, spider mites, mealybugs, other ladybirds, greenfly, small insects",Larvae,Solitary,At least millions. Conservation status is not evaluated but the insect is not in danger of extinction.,Careless use of insecticides,Its brightly colored and patterned elytra,"Ladybird, lady beetle",Five to eight days,"Gardens, forests, yards, hedgerows, meadows, pastures, abandoned weedy places",Carnivore,,,"Ladybird, ladybug",6000,Worldwide,,,BrownYellowRedBlackWhiteOrangePink,Shell,,1-2 years,About 0.007 ounces,.08 to 0.4 of an inch,3-7 weeks,,Three to 300 eggs,"Birds, Rodents, Reptiles, Insects, dragonflies, frogs, toads, wasps, spiders, stink bugs, assassin bugs",Insect,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,Aphids,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Lake Sturgeon,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Acipenseriformes,Acipenseridae,Acipenser,Acipenser fulvescens,,"Worms, insect larvae, leeches, mollusks, amphipods",,Pod,"About 30,000, largest population in Lake Michigan. The fish’s conservation status is least concern.","Pollution, over-harvesting, climate change",Its prehistoric looks,"Rock sturgeon, esturgeon jaune, nameo",six days,Freshwater rivers and lakes with pebbly bottoms,Carnivore,,,Lake sturgeon,1,,,,GreyYellowWhiteGreenOlive,Boney Plates,,82-152 years,,,,,,"Humans, silver lampreys and sea lampreys",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,6.0-8.0,,,,,,
Lakeland Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,RedBlueBlackBlonde,Hair,,12 – 16 years,17 lbs,,,,,,,,,Smart and lively,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
LaMancha Goat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Capra,Capra aegagrus hircus,North-America,,"Buckling, doeling, yearling",Herd,Unknown,Predators,Tiny ears,American Lamancha,150 days,"Farms, pastures",Herbivore,,,LaMancha Goat,1,U.S.,,Artiodactyl,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Hair,,7 to 10 years,"Average 150 to 165 for males, 125 to 130 for females",3 to 3 ½ feet,9 months to 1 year,3 weeks,1 to 3,"Wild dogs, cougars, wolves, raptors",,2 to 3 feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Lamprey,Animalia,Chordata,Hyperoartia,Petromyzontiformes,,,,Ocean,Lake fish,,,,Population control methods,"Jawless, round, sucker-like mout",Vampire fish,10 to 13 days,"Rivers, lakes, oceans",Carnivore,,,Lamprey,1,,,,BrownYellowOlive,Skin,10.18 mph,6 years,5.1 pounds,14” to 24”,,,,"Brown trout, walleye",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,Feeds on blood,,,,,,,,,,
Lancashire Heeler,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,"The ""Heeler smile.""",,,,Omnivore,2-5 puppies,,,,,,,BrownBlackTan,Hair,,12-15 years,9-17 pounds,,,,,,,8-12 inches,,"Intelligent, adaptable, and affectionate.",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Lappet-faced Vulture,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Accipitriformes,Accipitridae,Torgos,Torgos tracheliotos,Africa,"Smaller birds, mammals, insects and reptiles",,,,"Poisoning by humans, loss of prey due to habitat disruption",The “lappets” on its head that give the bird its name,"Nubian vulture, African eared vulture",,"Deserts, dry savannas, dry scrub, mountain slopes, wadis",Carnivore,,,Lappet-Faced Vulture,1,Africa and the Middle East,,,BlackWhitePinkLight-Brown,Feathers,29 mph,40 to 50 years,9.7 to 20.7 pounds,37 to 45 inches,,,1,Humans,Bird,,,,,Asia,,,8.2 to 9.5 feet,Seven to eight weeks,,1,,,,,,,At the top of a tree,125 to 135 days,,,,1,,,,,,,
Lapponian Herder,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,puppy,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyBlack,Hair,,10-14 years,,,,,5-8 puppies,,mammal,,"long, muscular dog",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,finlandc,,,,,,,,,
Lawnmower Blenny,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Blenniiformes,Blenniidae,Salarias,Salarias fasciatus,Africa,Algae,,Mainly solitary,Unknown,Bigger fish,"Color-changing body, smooth lips, tentacle-like extremities, fat belly.","Jeweled Rockskipper, algae blenny, banded blenny, banded-jeweled blenny, barred blenny, lineated blenny, lined blenny, painted blenny, sailfin blenny.",Unknown,Rocky substrate,Herbivore,,,Jeweled Blenny,,,,,BrownRedBlueWhiteTanOrange,Scales,,2-5 years,Unknown,14 cm,,,,Any larger fish,Fish,,,,,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Algae,,,,8 – 8.4,,,,,,
Lazarus Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Lacertidae,Podarcis,Podarcis muralis,Europe,Insects,,Solitary,Unknown,"Birds, domestic cats, and snakes.",,"Birds, domestic cats, and snakes.",,"Parks, rock walls, rocky environments, urban settings.",Carnivore,,,European wall lizard,1,"North America, northern Italy, Europe.",,Solitary,BrownGreyGreen,Scales,7 mph,7-10 years old,0.5 ounces,8 inches,2-3 years old,,2-5 eggs,"Birds, domestic cats, and snakes.",Reptile,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Leaf-Tailed Gecko,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Gekkonidae,Uroplatus,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Dense tropical jungle,Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,Only found on Madagascar!,,BrownBlackTanGreen,Scales,30 mph,2 - 9 years,10g - 30g (0.35oz - 1oz),10cm - 30cm (4in - 12in),,,,"Owls, Rats, Snakes",Reptile,,"Sticky toes and broad, flattened tail",,,,,,,,,3,,,"Spiders, Insects, Worms",,,,,,Spiders,,,,,,,,,,
Leatherback Sea Turtle,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Testudines,Dermochelyidae,Dermochelys,Dermochelys coriacea,Africa,"jellyfish, sea squirts","eggs, hatchlings",Solitary except during mating season,"less than 50,000","Humans, pollution, habitat loss, fishing vessel",Leather-like skin,"Luth, leathery turtle, lute turtle, leatherbacks, leatherback turtle",2 months,moderate to tropical coastal ocean waters,Omnivore,100,,Leatherback Sea Turtle,,"Oceans around the United States (including Hawaii ) , Puerto Rico , Indonesia , Africa",,Ridley,GreyBlack,Leather,6 mph,up to 50 years,500 pounds to over 1 ton,7-8 feet,,,100,"Crabs, racoons",Reptile,,Leather-like skin and massive size,,,Asia,Central-America,North-America,,,,,,,Jellyfish,Salt,,,Land,,,,,,,,,,,,
Leech,Animalia,Annelida,Clitellata,,,,,Africa,"Fish, insects, mammals",Leech,Solitary,Unknown,Predators,Two suckers on one end,,7 to 9 months,Freshwater ponds and lakes,Carnivore,,,Leech,680,Worldwide,,,GreenDark Brown,Skin,,10 years,Under 1 ounce,½ inch to 18 inches,2 years,,3 to 100,Fish,Invertebrate,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Lemming,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Cricetidae,Lemmus,Lemmus Lemmus,Europe,,,,,,,,,Arctic tundra and woodland areas,Herbivore,7,Solitary,,,,Does not hibernate during the bitter Arctic winter!,,BrownGreyWhite,Fur,3 mph,1-3 years,30-112g (1.1-4oz),,,,,"Owls, Foxes, Wolves",Mammal,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,"Seeds, Grass, Berries",,,,,,Seeds,,,,,,,,,,
Lemur,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Lemuridae,,Lemur Catta,Africa,,,,,,,,,Dry forest and tropical jungle,Omnivore,3,Group,,,,Natively found on the island of Madagascar!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Fur,12 mph,10-14 years,0.03-10kg (0.06-22lbs),,,,,"Hawk, Fossa, Wild dogs",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fruit, Leaves, Insects",,,,,,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Leonberger,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,puppy,,,,the dog's temperament,,,,Omnivore,6 puppies,,Leonberger,,,,,YellowRedSandy,Hair,16 mph,8-9 years,,,,,,,mammal,,,gentle and calm,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Germany,,,,,,,,,
Leopard,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Panthera,Panthera pardus,Africa,"Deer, Warthog, Rodents",Cub,Solitary,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,6 mph,10 - 15 years,30kg - 90kg (66lbs - 198lbs),100cm - 190cm (40in - 75in),2 - 2.5 years,3 months,,,,,,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Leopard Cat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Prionailurus,Prionailurus bengalensis,Asia,,,,,,,,,Tropical forests,Carnivore,3,Solitary,,,,There are 11 different species!,,GreyYellowBlackWhite,Fur,45 mph,10 - 13 years,2.2kg - 7.5kg (4.9lbs - 17lbs),46cm - 65cm (18in - 26in),,,,"Leopard, Tiger, Wilddog",Mammal,,Webbed toes and spotted fur,,,,,,,,,,,,"Rodents, Lizards, Insects",,,,,,Rodents,,,,,,,,,,
Leopard Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Ranidae,Lithobates,,Central-America,,Tadpoles,Largely solitary,Millions,"Habitat loss, pollution",Leopard-like spots,"Meadow frog, grass frog",70-110 days,"Forest, grassland, wetland",Carnivore,,,Leopard Frog,,From southern Canada through northern South America,,,BrownBlackGreen,Permeable,,Five to eight years,One half to three ounces,Two to five inches,,,,"Various, including raccoons, foxes, snakes, birds, frogs, humans",Amphibian,,,,,North-America,South-America,,,,,,,,"Insects, Mollusks, birds, Worms, snakes, frogs",Fresh,,Up to 6500,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Leopard Gecko,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Eublepharidae,Eublepharis,Eublepharis macularius,Asia,,,Solitary,,,Lacks sticky foot pads like most gecko species; has fully-functional eyelids; is able to drop its tail as a defense mechanism (autotomy),,,"Arid, rocky deserts and scrublands throughout the Middle East; countries include India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, and Iran",Carnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyYellowBlackWhiteOrange,Scales,,Roughly 8 to 15 years (lives longer in captivity on average),50 to 80 grams (adults),7 to 11 inches (adults),18 to 24 months,,,,Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Crickets, mealworms, superworms, waxworms, dubia roaches",,,,,,,,,,
Leopard Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Crotaphytidae,Gambelia,,Central-America,"Smaller lizards, insects, rodents, berries, leaves",Juvenile lizard,Solitary,Unknown,Habitat loss,Long tail,Long-nosed or blunt-nosed leopard lizard,Two months,"Semiarid plains, scrublands",Omnivore,,,Leopard lizard,3,Southwestern United States and Mexico,,Solitary,YellowWhiteDark BrownLight-Brown,Scales,,6 to 8 years,0.8 to 1.5 ounces,up to 12 inches head to tip of tail,,From birth,2-6 eggs,"Snakes, coyotes, birds",Reptile,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Leopard Seal,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Phocidae,Hydrurga,Hydrurga Leptonyx,Antarctica,,,,,,,,,Cold waters of the southern hemisphere,Carnivore,1,Herd,,,,The world's most aggressive seal species!,,GreyBlack,Fur,18 mph,20-24 years,"200-591kg (440-1,300lbs)",,,,,"Human, Sharks, Killer Whale",Mammal,,,,,Ocean,,,,,,,,,"Penguin, Fish, Squid",,,,,,Penguin,,,,,,,,,,
Leopard Tortoise,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Testudines,Testudinidae,Stigmochelys,Stigmochelys pardalis,Africa,,,,,,,,,Grassland and savannah,Herbivore,,Solitary,,,,The most widely distributed tortoise in Africa!,,BrownGreyYellowBlackTan,Scales,0.3 mph,50 - 100 years,18kg - 54kg (40lbs - 120lbs),40cm - 70cm (16in - 28in),,,,"Cats, Dogs, Humans",Reptile,,"Large body size and protective, patterned shell",,,,,,,,,12,,,"Grasses, Weeds, Flowers",,,,,,Grasses,,,,,,,,,,
Lhasa Apso,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhiteSandyGoldenBlonde,Hair,,12 to 15 years,18 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Confident, friendly, and comical",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Lhasapoo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Liger,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Panthera,Panthera leo × Panthera tigris,Africa,"Deer, Wild Boar, Cattle",Cub,Solitary,Not known,Commercial breeding,Enormous head and body size,,100 days,Do not occur in the natural world,Carnivore,,Diurnal/Nocturnal,Liger,1,Zoos,The offspring of a lion and tiger parents!,Mammal,BrownBlackTanOrange,Fur,50 mph,18 - 22 years,"400kg - 600kg (882lbs - 1,322lbs)",,3 - 4 years,6 months,,,,,,,,Asia,Eurasia,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Lion,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Panthera,Panthera leo,Africa,"Antelope, Warthog, Zebra",Cub,Pride,"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,,,,,,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Lion’s Mane Jellyfish,Animalia,Cnidaria,Scyphozoa,Semaeostomeae,Cyaneidae,Cyanea,Cyanea capillata,Ocean,"Fish, zooplankton, shrimp, other jellyfish",,Solitary/School,"Possibly millions its IUCN conservation status is unevaluated, but not in danger of extinction",Pollution,Its size,"Giant jellyfish, hair jellyfish, hair jellyfish, mane jellyfish, Arctic red jellyfish, sea nettle, sea blubber, winter jellyfish",One day,Cooler ocean waters,Carnivore,,,Lion’s Mane Jellyfish,1,,,,YellowRedWhiteOrangePurple,,,One year,200 pounds,As much as 120 feet,,,,"Seabirds, sea turtles, anemones, ocean sunfish, larger jellies but only when the jellyfish is a juvenile.",Cnidarian,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,8.1,,,,,,
Lionfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Scorpaeniformes,Scorpaenidae,Pterois,Pterois volitans,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Tropical reefs and rocky crevices,Carnivore,,,Lionfish,,,"Females can release up to 15,000 eggs at a time!",,BrownRedBlackWhiteOrange,Scales,,10 - 18 years,,30cm - 35cm (12in - 14in),,,,"Eels, Frogfish, Scorpion Fish",,,Striped body markings with long spines,,,,,,,,,8000,,,"Fish, Shrimp, Crabs",Salt,,,,,Fish,,,,8.1 - 8.4,,,,,,
Little Brown Bat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Chiroptera,Vespertilionidae,Myotis,Myotis lucifugus,North-America,Insects and spiders,Pups,Colony,Millions,White-nose syndrome,"The large, impressive wings",Little brown myotis or mouse-eared microbat,50-60 days,Forests,Carnivore,,,,1,North America,,,RedGoldDark BrownOlive,Hair,4.5 mph,6-7 years,5-14g (0.18-0.49oz),22-27cm (9-11in) with wings fully extended,1 year,21-28 days,1,"Owls, weasels, snakes, raccoons, fishers, hawks, and domesticated cats",Mammal,5-10cm (2-4in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Little Penguin,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Sphenisciformes,Spheniscidae,Eudyptula,Eudyptula Minor,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Rocky Antarctic Islands,Carnivore,2,Colony,,,,The smallest species of penguin!,,GreyBlueBlackWhite,Feathers,,10 - 20 years,1kg - 3kg (2.2lbs - 6.6lbs),,,,,"Leopard Seal, Killer Whale, Sharks",Bird,35cm - 50cm (14in - 20in),Small body size with blue/grey feathers,,,Oceania,,,,,,,,,"Krill, Fish, Shrimp",,,,,,Krill,,,,,,,,,,
Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Lacertidae,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Warm forests and deserts worldwide,Omnivore,18,Solitary,,,,"There are around 5,000 different species!",,BrownYellowBlackTanGreen,Scales,15 mph,1-30 years,0.01-300kg (0.02-661lbs),,,,,,Reptile,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Insects, Birds, Small rodents",,,,,,Insects,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Lizardfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Aulopiformes,Synodontidae,Synodus Scopoli,Synodus lucioceps,Central-America,"Fish, shrimp, and squid",,Solitary,Unknown,Overfishing,The lizard-like head and sharp teeth,Grinners,A few days,Oceans and seas,Carnivore,,,Lizardfish,57,,,,BrownBlackWhiteOlive,Scales,,7-9 years,Up to 15 pounds,Up to 2 or 3 feet,,,,Larger fish,Ray-finned fish,,,,,North-America,South-America,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,Varies,,,,,,
Llama,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Camelidae,Lama,Lama Glama,South-America,,,,,,,,,Mountainous deserts and grasslands,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,Natively found in the Andes Mountain range!,,BrownBlackWhiteTan,Fur,28 mph,15-20 years,130-204kg (280-450lbs),,,,,"Human, Puma, Coyote",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Leaves, Grass, Shoots",,,,,,Leaves,,,,,,,,,,
Loach,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Cypriniformes,,,,Asia,"Worms, other invertebrates",,School,,"overfishing, habitat destruction",Whiskers,"Clown loach, kuhli loach, hillstream loach",24 hours,Rivers,Omnivore,,,Loach,1249,,,,,Scales,,3-14 years,0.3lbs-6.6lbs (0.1-3kg),2in-20in (5cm-64cm),,,,,Cobitidae,,,,,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,5.0 – 8,,,,,,
Lobster,Animalia,Arthropoda,,Decapoda,Nephropidae,,Nephropidae,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Sea gardens and rocky beds,Carnivore,12,Solitary,,,,Have been known to reach 100 years old!,,BrownRedBlueOrange,Shell,12 mph,20-80 years,1-7kg (2.2-15lbs),,,,,"Human, Eels, Large fish",Arthropod,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Clams, Mussels, Starfish",,,,,,Clams,,,,,,,,,,
Locust,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Orthoptera,Acrididae,,,Africa,,,Swarm,,,,,,,Herbivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackGreen,Exoskeleton,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,Oceania,South-America,,,,
Lone Star Tick,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Ixodida,Ixodidae,Amblyomma,Amblyomma americanum,Central-America,Blood,Larvae,Solitary,,Ingestion by nematodes or mites,Star shaped spot on female’s back,"Northeastern water tick, turkey tick, cricker tick",1-30 days,,Omnivore,,,Turkey tick,1,"North America, Central America, South America",,Arachnid,Brown,Exoskeleton,,6-18 months,,2-6 mm,9-17 days,,"5,000 eggs",,Insect,,,,,North-America,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Long-Eared Owl,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Casuariiformes,Casuariidae,Casuarius,Casuarius,Asia,,,,,,,,,Coniferous forests,Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,Ear tufts make it look bigger!,,BrownYellowBlackTan,Feathers,31 mph,40 - 60 years,100g - 300g (8.75oz - 10oz),,,,,"Eagles, Harks, Foxes",Bird,31cm - 37cm (12in - 14.5in),Long ear-tufts and tan-coloured eye disks,,,Eurasia,Europe,North-America,86cm - 98cm (34in - 38.5in),,,5,,,"Rodents, Small birds and reptiles",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Long-Haired Rottweiler,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,puppy,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,long-haired rottweiler,,,,,BlackTan,Hair,24 mph,9-10 years,,,,,6-12 puppies,,mammal,,,"Loyal, affectionate, confident, and fearless",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Germany,,,,,,,,,
Long-Tailed Tit,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Aegithalidae,Aegithalos,Aegithalos caudatus,Asia,Insects,,,,"Freezing weather, predators",Extremely long tail,"Alpine tit, European tit",,"Moorlands, farmlands, town and city gardens",Omnivore,,,Long-tailed tit,17,Asia and Europe,,,BlackWhitePink,,27 mph,2-3 years,9-10 grams,5-6 inches,,,6-15,"Falcons, jays, crows",bird,1-2 inches,,,,Europe,,,5.5 inches,13-17 days,,10,,,,,,,Fork of a tree branch,14-18 days,,,,,,,,,,,
Longnose Gar,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Lepisosteiformes,Lepisosteidae,Lepisosteus,Lepisosteus osseus,North-America,,,,Not known,Birds that prey on fish,Long body with a beak-like mouth,The needle nose gar or the Billy gar,7-9 days,"Brackish waters, fresh waters, saline waters (Not salty waters). Found in Texas, Mexico, Florida, Michigan, and Wisconsin",Carnivore,,,Longnose gar,,,,,BrownGreyBlackOlive,Scales,,Up to 20 years,28 lbs,Up to 6.5 feet,,,,Birds that prey on fish,Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Menhaden, sunfish, and perch",Brackish,,,,,,,,,4.8 to 6.4,,,,,,
Lorikeet,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Psittaciformes,Psittaculidae,,,Asia,"Flowers, fruit, nectar, pollen, and insects",,,Unknown,"Deforestation, hunting, and poaching",The brightly-colored rainbow-like plumage,,,Forests and groves,Omnivore,,,Lorikeet,,Australia and Southeast Asia,,,RedBlueBlackGreenPurple,Feathers,,,20-280g,5-13 inches,,,,Snakes and birds of prey,Bird,,,,,Oceania,,,About 15-24in,25 days,,2,,,,,,,Hollowed trees,7-8 weeks,,,,,,,,,,,
Lowchen,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlueBlackTanCreamSilverChocolate,Hair,,12 to 14 years,18 Lbs,,,,,,,,,"Energetic, bold",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Lumpfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Scorpaeniformes,Cyclopteridae,Cyclopterus,Cyclopterus lumpus,Ocean,"Crustaceans, worms, jellyfish, herring, sand lance, and more",,Solitary,Unknown,Overfishing,"The lumpy, gelatinous flesh",Lumpsuckers,1-2 months,Atlantic and Pacific Oceans,Carnivore,,,Lumpfish,30,,,,BrownGreyBlueBlackWhite,Skin,,6-13 years,Up to 9.5kg (21lbs),2-61cm (1-24in),,,,"Skates, seals, sperm whales, sharks, and orcas",Ray-finned fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,Unknown,,,,,,
Lungfish,Animalia,Chordata,Sarcopterygii,Dipnoi,,,Dipnoi,Africa,"Worms, crustaceans, insects, amphibians, plants, and other lungfish",,Solitary,Unknown,Habitat changes,"Modified lungs for buoyancy, breathing, and waste extraction",Salamander fish,1-2 weeks,"Rivers, lakes, wetlands and streams",Omnivore,,,,6,,,,BrownGreyYellowBlueGreen,Scales,,More than 20 years,Up to 37 lbs,Up to 7 feet,,,,Humans,,,,,,Oceania,South-America,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,Varies,,,,,,
Lynx,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Lynx,Felis lynx,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,Secluded forests and mountainous regions,Carnivore,4,Solitary,,,,Live in dens in rocks and under ledges!,,BrownYellowBlackTan,Fur,50 mph,12-20 years,10-25kg (22-55lbs),,,,,"Wolf, Coyote, Human, Cougar",Mammal,,,,,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,"Hare, Birds, Deer",,,,,,Hare,,,,,,,,,,
Lyrebird,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Menuridae,Menura,,Oceania,"Invertebrates, small lizards and frogs",,,"3500 for Albert’s lyrebird, over 10,000 for Superb lyrebird","Habitat destruction, hunting, invasive species such as red foxes",The male bird’s skill at mimicry,"Bulln-bulln, weringerong, woorail for the Superb, northern lyrebird for the Albert’s",,Bushland and rainforests,Carnivore,,,Lyrebird,2,"Australia: Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales for the Superb lyrebird, Queensland for Albert’s lyrebird",,,BrownGrey,Feathers,9 mph,Up to 30 years,"Superb lyrebirds weigh around 2.14 pounds, Albert’s 2.06 pounds","74 to 98 inches long for the Superb, 84 to 90 inches long for Albert’s",,,1,"Birds of prey, including currawongs, foxes, cats and dogs",Bird,,,,,,,,27 to 31 inches,,,,,,,,,,On an earthen mound or among rocks,Six weeks,,,,,,,,,,,
Macaque,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Cercopithecidae,Macaca,Macaca,Africa,"Fruits, seeds, leaves, flowers, bark, and insects",infant,Troop,varies,Habitat loss,The long hair around the muzzle,Cynomolgus,5-6 months,"Plains, mountains, and rainforests",Carnivore,1,,Macaque,20,Asia and North Africa,,,BrownRedBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,up to 40 years,Up to 40 lbs,Up to 28 inches on all fours,3-7 years,,1,"Tigers, crocodiles, snakes, leopards, and birds of prey",mammal,,,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Macaroni Penguin,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Sphenisciformes,Spheniscidae,Eudyptes,Eudyptes Chrysolophus,Antarctica,,,,,,,,,Sea and ice-islands in Sub-Antarctica,Carnivore,,Colony,,,,"Gather in colonies of up to 100,000 members!",,BrownYellowBlackWhite,Feathers,22 mph,15-20 years,3.2-6.4kg (7-14lbs),,,,,"Leopard Seal, Killer Whale",Bird,,,,,Ocean,,,80-100cm (31-39in),,,2,,,"Fish, Squid, Crustaceans",,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Macaw,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Psittaciformes,Psittacidae,Arini,Arini,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Rainforests and tropical jungle,Omnivore,,Flock,,,,The largest species of parrot in the world!,,YellowRedBlueWhiteGreen,Feathers,15 mph,50 - 60 years,0.9kg - 2kg (2lbs - 4.4lbs),,,,,,Bird,76cm - 100cm (30in - 39in),Large colourful body and curved beak,,,South-America,,,3-4 feet,Up to 28 days,,,,,"Fruit, Nuts, Seeds, Insects",,,,"Tall trees, riverbanks and cliffsides",9-10 months,Fruit,,,1,,,,,,,
Mackenzie Wolf,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus occidentalis,North-America,"Rodents, moose, bison, elk, caribou, sheep, mountain goats, deer, beavers, salmon, rabbits, squirrels, vole, and lemmings.",pup,Pack,"40,000+","Grizzly bears, polar bears, tigers, scavengers, and humans.",gray coat,"Northwestern wolf, Mackenzie Valley wolf, Rocky Mountain wolf, Alaskan timber wolf, or Canadian timber wolf.",Approximately 63 days,"Mountains, forests.",Carnivore,,,Northwestern wolf,1,Western North America,,,GreyWhite,Fur,40 mph,"6-8 years, though some can live up to 17 years in captivity",85-153 lbs,,"2 years for females, 3 years for males.",8 weeks,4-6 pups,"Grizzly bears, polar bears, tigers, scavengers, and humans.",Mammal,32-40 inches tall,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Madagascar Hissing Cockroach,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Blattodea,Blaberidae,Gromphadorhina,Gromphadorhina portentosa,Africa,Decaying plant matter,Nymph,Colony,,Extermination by humans,Produces a hissing sound,"Hisser, hissing roach",55-65 days,,Omnivore,,,Hisser,1,Madagascar,,,Brown,Exoskeleton,2 mph,2-5 years,15-20 g,2-4 in,7 months,,30-60 nymphs,,Insect,0.25 in,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Magellanic Penguin,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Sphenisciformes,Spheniscidae,Spheniscus,Spheniscus magellanicus,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Antarctic islands,Carnivore,2,Flock,,,,Threatened by oil spills!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Feathers,22 mph,15 - 20 years,2.7kg - 6.5kg (5.9lbs - 14lbs),61cm - 76cm (24in - 30in),,,,"Sea Lion, Leopard Seal, Killer Whale",Bird,,Black beak and small wings,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,"Cuttlefish, Squid, Sardines",,,,,,Cuttlefish,,,,,,,,,,
Maggot,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Diptera,Anthomyiidae,Lucilia,Lucilia sericata,Africa,"None, only consumes decaying matter.",,Group,,Pest control,Rice-like shape,"Botfly maggot, fly larva, grub, maggot, surgical maggot.",24-48 hours,Damp surfaces with decaying matter,Omnivore,,,maggot,,,,group or grumble,White,Skin,,30 days,1.5-3.4 grams,1-25mm,Up to 40 days,,150 or less,"Small mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles",insect,,,,,Central-America,North-America,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Magpie,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Corvidae,Pica,Pica Pica,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Open woodland, grasslands and savannas",Omnivore,,Solitary,,,,"They are found across Europe, Asia and Africa!",,BlackWhite,Feathers,20 mph,25 - 30 years,200g - 250g (7oz - 9oz),40cm - 46cm (16in - 18in),,,,"Foxes, Cats, Coyote",Bird,,Black and white markings and long wedge-shaped tail,,,Asia,Eurasia,Europe,52cm - 60cm (20in - 24in),,,3,,,"Fruit, Nuts, Seeds, Insects",,,,,,Fruit,,Oceania,,,,,,,,
Mahi Mahi (Dolphin Fish),Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Carangiformes,Coyphaenidae,Coryphaena,Coryphaena hippurus,Central-America,"Crustacean, squid, fish",,School,Unknown,None,Its vivid colors,"Dorado, llampuga (Spanish), lampuka (Malta), lampuga or capone (Sicily), Coryphene (French), Goldmakrel (German), Shiira (Japanese)",41 - 45 hours,"Temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters",Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlueGoldGreenBeige,Scales,,4 - 5 years,15 - 29 pounds,39.3 inches,3 - 5 months,Unknown,,"Humans, larger fish, marine mammals",Fish,,Blunt face,,,North-America,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Maine Coon,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,North-America,,,,,,,"Coon Cat, Maine Cat, Maine Shag, American Longhair, American Coon Cat, American Forest Cat",,,Omnivore,5,,Gentle Giant,,,"Folklore says it's half cat, half raccoon!",Longhair,BrownRedBlueBlackWhiteGoldCreamSilver,Hair,,9-13 years,"8-12lbs, up to 15lbs for females and 25lbs for males",,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, loving and affectionate",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Malayan Civet,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Viverridae,Viverra,Viverra tangalunga,Asia,,,,,,,,,Tropical rainforest,Carnivore,2,Solitary,,,,Also known as the Oriental Civet!,,BrownGreyYellowBlackWhiteTan,Fur,,15 - 20 years,1.4kg - 4.5kg (3lbs - 10lbs),,,,,"Tiger, Snakes, Leopards",Mammal,43cm - 71cm (17in - 28in),"Elongated body and snout with sharp, pointed teeth",,,,,,,,,,,,"Rodents, Snakes, Frogs",,,,,,Rodents,,,,,,,,,,
Malayan Tiger,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Panthera,Panthera Tigris Jacksoni,Asia,,,,,,,,,Dense tropical forest,Carnivore,3,Solitary,,,,Found in less-dense jungles!,,BlackWhiteOrange,Fur,60 mph,18 - 25 years,80kg - 150kg (176lbs - 330lbs),,,,,Human,Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Deer, Cattle, Wild Boar",,,,,,Deer,,,,,,,,,,
Mallard,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Anseriformes,Anatidae,Anas,Anas platyrhynchos,Africa,"Vegetation, insects, worms, and snails",,Flock,Unknown,Habitat loss and hunting,The iridescent green or blue-headed plumage of the male,Wild duck,,"Wetlands, lakes, streams, and ponds",Omnivore,,,Mallard,1,Worldwide,,,BrownGreyWhiteGreenOrange,Feathers,60 mph,5-10 years,38g on average (.084 pounds),20-26 inches,,,,,Bird,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Europe,2.7-3.2ft,26-30 days,,,,,,,,,Tall and dense vegetation near the water,52-60 days,,,North-America,1,,Oceania,South-America,,,,
Malteagle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhiteCream,Hair,,12-15 years,25 lbs,,,,,,,,,Affectionate and playful,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Maltese,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Maltese,,,Originally bred in Europe!,Gun Dog,,Hair,,17 years,3kg (7lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Maltese Shih Tzu,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Oceania,,,,,,,Mal-shi,,,Omnivore,,Pack,,,,,,BrownBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,12-14 years,6-15 pounds,,,,6-8 puppies,,,,,"Adaptable, intelligent, active.",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Maltipoo,Animalia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mamba,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Elapidae,Dendroaspis,"Dendroaspis angusticeps, Dendroaspis jamesoni, Dendroaspis polylepis, Dendroaspis viridis",Africa,"bush babies, hyrax, birds, bats, rodents, and eggs",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,6 to 25 eggs,,Mamba,,,,,BrownGreyGreen,,,"11 years in the wild, 18 in captivity",,4.6-14ft,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,lighter bellies,,
Mamushi Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Gloydius,Gloydius blomhoffii,Asia,"Rodents, small birds, lizards, and insects",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,2-13,,Mamushi,,,,,BrownGrey,,,14 years,,12-25 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Yes,High,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Man of War Jellyfish,Animalia,Cnidaria,Hydrozoa,Siphonophorae,Physaliidae,Physalia,Physalia physalis,Ocean,"Small fish, shrimp, plankton",,Legion,unknown,predators and climate change,"floating balloon-like, air-filled bladder","man o'war, bluebottle, blue bottle jellyfish",,tropical and sub-tropical oceans,Carnivore,,,Man of war jellyfish,1,,,,BluePurplePink,Skin,,,,30ft - 165ft,,,,"loggerhead sea turtle, blue sea slug, violet sea snail",siphonophore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Manatee,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Sirenia,Trichechidae,Trichechus,,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Warm coastal waters and slow-moving rivers,Herbivore,1,Solitary,,,,Also known as the Sea Cow!,,BrownGrey,Smooth,13 mph,50-70 years,"400-550kg (800-1,212lbs)",,,,,"Human, Sharks",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Sea Grass, Algae, Flowers",,,,,,Sea Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Manchester Terrier,Animalia,Hemichordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlueBlackTan,Hair,,15-17years,12 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Alert, observant, devoted, and discerning",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mandrill,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Cercopithecidae,Mandrillus,Mandrillus Sphinx,Africa,,,,,,,,,Dense and coastal tropical forests,Omnivore,1,Troop,,,,Distinctively coloured noses and rumps!,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan,Fur,25 mph,20-28 years,11.5-30kg (25-60lbs),,,,,"Leopard, Eagles, Snakes",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fruit, Roots, Insects",,,,,,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Maned Wolf,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Chrysocyon,Chyrsocyon brachyurus,South-America,"Small- to medium-sized animals including rodents, birds, fish, and rabbits; vegetable matter including tubers, fruit, and sugarcane",Pup,Solitary,"23,600",Habitat destruction,Reddish brown or golden orange fur with a black mane,,60 to 65 days,"Semi-open habitats such as grasslands, forests, and scrub prairies",Omnivore,,NocturnalCrepuscular,Maned Wolf,1,Central and eastern South America,,Mammal,BrownBlackOrange,Fur,47 mph,12 to 15 years,51 pounds,39 inches (additional 18 inches including tail),1 year,4 months,2 to 6 pups,Jaguars and pumas,,35 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mangrove Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Boiga,Boiga dendrophila,Asia,"Reptiles, birds, small mammals.",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,4 to 15 eggs,,Mangrove snake or gold-ringed cat snake,,,,,,,,12 to 17 years,,6-7 feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Yes,Medium,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Manta Ray,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Myliobatiformes,Mobulidae,Manta,,Ocean,Zooplankton,,Solitary,,"Fishing, harvesting for international trade","Broad, flat bodies",Devil fish,12 to 13 months,All world oceans,Carnivore,,,Manta Ray,2,,Can grow up to 9m wide!,,GreyBlueBlackWhite,Smooth,20 mph,50 years,"5,300 pounds",23 feet,,,,"Sharks, Humans, Killer Whales",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,2,,,"Fish, Plankton, Shrimp",Salt,,,,,,,,,6 - 9,,,,,,
Mantella Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Mantellidae,Mantella,,Africa,"Termites, ants, fruit flies, other insects",tadpoles and froglets,Colony,"unknown, varies by species",climate change and pollution,Size and color,"Jewels of Madagascar, Malagasy poison frogs",2 days,Island of Madagascar,Carnivore,,,Mantella frogs,16,Madagascar,,,YellowBlueBlackGreenOrange,Permeable,,5 years to 10 years,Up to 2oz,0.71in –1.22in (18mm-31mm),12 to 15 months,,dozens,"Small mammals, snakes, birds",Amphibian,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Marabou Stork,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Ciconiiformes,Ciconiidae,Leptoptilos,Leptoptilos crumenifer,Africa,"Smaller birds, small reptiles and small mammals, insects",,,"At least 10,000",Disease,Its ugliness,"Undertaker bird, Maraboe, nightmare bird",,"Deserts, savannas and wet areas, towns and cities",Omnivore,,,Marabou stork,,Sub-Saharan Africa,,,RedBlackWhite,Feathers,,"25 years in the wild, 41 in captivity",20 pounds,,,,1,Humans and large carnivores,Bird,60 inches,,,,,,,12 feet,30 days,,,,,,,,,"Cliffs, treetops, buildings",12 to 15 weeks,,,,1,,,,,,,
Marble Fox,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Vulpes,Vulpes vulpes,North-America,"Rodents, birds, reptiles, insects, and more",Kits,Solitary,Unknown,Fur industry,The marble-colored coat,Canadian marble fox or Arctic marble fox,Up to 2 months,Human captivity,Omnivore,,,Marble fox,1,Worldwide,,,BrownBlackWhite,Fur,30 mph,Up to 15 years,1-10kg (3-21lbs),"Up to 63cm (25in) in body length, not including the tail",10 months,50-70 days,1-13 kits,None in captivity,Mammal,Up to 69cm (27in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Marine Iguana,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Iguanidae,Amblyrhynchus,Amblyrhynchus cristatus,South-America,,Juveniles,Solitary,"250,000",Man,"Long spines on head, back and tail","Saltwater lizards, Galapagos lizard, Christmas lizard",Eggs hatch in 89 to 120 days,Rocky shoreline on Galápagos Islands,Herbivore,,,,1,Galapagos Islands,,,Black,Tough,24 mph,60 years,1kg-75kg (2.2lbs-165lbs),20cm-38cm(8in-19in),3-8 years,,1-6 eggs,"Galapagos hawks, snakes, rodents, cats and dogs when young",Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Marine Toad,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Bufonidae,Bufo,Bufo Marinus,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Forests and fields close to water,Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,Produces a toxin used in arrow darts!,,BrownGreyBlackTanGreen,Permeable,5 mph,10 - 15 years,200g - 800g (7oz - 28oz),10cm - 15cm (4in - 6in),,,,"Dogs, Snakes, Birds",Amphibian,,Large body size and rough skin,,,Oceania,South-America,,,,,15000,,,Insects and Small Animals,,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Markhor,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Capra,Capra falconeri,Asia,,,,,,,,,Sparsely wooded cliff-sides,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,"Less than 2,500 left in the wild!",,BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan,Hair,10 mph,10 - 13 years,32kg - 110kg (71lbs - 240lbs),132cm - 186cm (52in - 73in),,,,,Mammal,,"Long winter hair and large, spiralled horns",,,,,,,,,,,,"Grasses, Leaves, Herbs",,,,,,Grasses,,,,,,,,,,
Marmoset,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Callitrichidae,Callithrix,Callihrix jacchus,Central-America,"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,"Tropical forests, rainforest.",Omnivore,,,Marmoset,22,South America,,,BrownBlackOrangeSilver,Fur,24 mph,"12-16 years, though may live longer than 20 years in captivity",3.5 – 13 ounces,"16-26 inches, with tail",477 days for females; 382 days for males.,6 months,one to four,"Raptors, snakes, owls, wild cats, other mammals, other birds.",mammal,7+ inches,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Marmot,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Sciuridae,Marmota,,Asia,,Pup,SolitarySocial,Unknow,Poaching,Yellow fur on its belly,"Ground hog, ground squirrel, rock chuck, whistle pig",30 days,"Meadows, steppes, forest edges",Herbivore,,,Ground squirrel,15,"Asia, North America, Europe",,,BrownYellowWhite,Hair,3 mph,13 – 15 years,3.5lbs-24lbs,18.5in - 27.5 in,2 years,7 weeks,3-8,"Coyotes, badgers, black bears, eagles",Mammal,,,,,Eurasia,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Seeds, nuts, flowers",,,,,,,,,,
Marsh Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Ranidae,Pelophylax,Pelophylax ridibundus,Asia,,,,,,,,,"Ponds, lakes and rivers",Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,Has bright green skin!,,BrownYellowBlackWhiteGreen,Permeable,5 mph,5 - 10 years,12g - 15g (0.4oz - 0.5oz),12cm - 17cm (4.7in - 7in),,,,"Fish, Toads, Birds",Amphibian,,Large head and long hind legs,,,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,1000,,,"Insects, Moths, Spiders",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Masked Palm Civet,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Viverridae,Paguma,Paguma larvata,Asia,,,,,,,,,Tropical rainforest,Carnivore,2,Solitary,,,,"Found throughout Asia, India and China!",,BrownGreyYellowBlackWhiteTan,Fur,,15 - 20 years,1.4kg - 4.5kg (3lbs - 10lbs),,,,,"Lions, Snakes, Leopards",Mammal,43cm - 71cm (17in - 28in),"Elongated body and snout with sharp, pointed teeth",,,,,,,,,,,,"Rodents, Snakes, Frogs",,,,,,Rodents,,,,,,,,,,
Massasauga,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Sistrurus,Sistrurus catenatus,Central-America,"Small mammals, lizards, other snakes, centipedes",,Solitary,,,,,,"Prairie, marsh, and lake areas",Carnivore,,,Massasauga Rattlesnake,,North America,,,BrownGreyBlackTan,Scales,,8-14 years,,24-30 inches,,,8-20 live young,,,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mastador,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownYellowBlackBrindle,Hair,,12-15 years,160 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Friendly, active, and intelligent",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mastiff,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Mastiff,,,"Courageous, calm and affectionate!",Mastiff,,Hair,,12 years,86kg (190lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mayfly,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Ephemeroptera,,,Ephemeroptera,Africa,,,,,,,,,Forest and woodland close to water,Omnivore,"1,000",,Mayfly,2500,Worldwide,"There are 2,500 known species worldwide!",,BrownGreyYellowBlackTanGreen,Shell,,,,,,,,"Birds, Rodents, Reptiles",,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Algae, Larvae, Aquatic Plants",,,,,,Algae,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Meagle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhiteCreamChocolate,Hair,,10 to 15 years,20 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Active, energetic, and sometimes stubborn",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mealybug,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Hemiptera,Pseudococcidae,,,Africa,,Nymphs or instars,Colony,,Poisonous plants,"Waxy, mealy appearance",,4-6 days,Plants,Herbivore,,,Mealybugs,,Worldwide,,,YellowWhite,Exoskeleton,,68 days or 7-10 weeks,,2mm (male); 4mm (female),20-44 days depending on species,,100-600 eggs depending on species,,Insect,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Meerkat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Herpestidae,Suricata,Suricata suricatta,Africa,"Insects, Rodents, Lizards",Kit,Band/Gang,Common,Climate change,Dark bands around eyes and white face,Suricate,11 weeks,Semi-desert and scrub-land,Carnivore,3,Diurnal,Meerkat,3,South-western Africa,One will stand on guard to watch for predators!,Mammal,BrownYellowBlackWhiteTan,Fur,20 mph,10 - 14 years,600g - 975g (1.3lbs - 2.1lbs),,1 year,4 - 6 weeks,,"Hawks, Jackal, Snakes",,25cm - 35cm (10in - 14in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Megalodon,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Lamnifores,Otodontidae,Otodus,Otodus megalodon,,"Baleen whales, toothed whales, sea turtles, sharks",,Solitary,Extinct,,,,,Coastal ocean waters,Carnivore,,Solitary,,,Fossils found in oceans across the world,The largest shark to ever live!,,,Tough,,Unknown,"Conservatively' estimated at 100,000 pounds",Estimated at 50 feet,,,,Livyatan,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Baleen whales,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Megamouth Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Lamniformes,Megachasmidae,Megachasma,Megachasma pelagios,Ocean,,,Solitary,Unknown,Incidental bycatch,Tremendously large mouth full of teeth,Big mouth shark,Unknown,Oceans,Carnivore,,,Megamouth shark,1,,,,BrownBlackWhite,Rough,1.3 mph,,"1,760lbs",13ft-18ft,,,,,Cetorhinidae,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Plankton, jellyfish, shrimp, copepods",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mekong Giant Catfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Siluriformes,Pangasiidae,Pangasianodon,Pangasianodon gigas,Asia,"Plants, algae, and zooplankton",,Mainly solitary,A few hundred,Damming,Low-set eyes,Pa beuk (in Laos),,Mekong River,Herbivore,,,Mekong Giant Catfish,1,,,,GreyWhite,Skin,,60 years,"Up to 646 lbs, possibly more",Up to 10 ft,,,,Humans,Ray-finned fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,Unknown,,,,,,
Mexican Alligator Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Anguidae,Abronia,Abronia graminea,Central-America,"Diurnal crickets, grasshoppers, hornworms",Neonates,Solitary,Unknown,Man,Vibrant color,Green arboreal alligator lizard,6-8 months,Mesic cloud and pine-oak forest canopies,Carnivore,,,"Alligator lizard, green arboreal alligator",1,Mexico,,,GreenOrange,Scales,,10 years,21g(0.75oz),160mm-320mm(6in-12in),3 years,,1-12,"Dogs, cats, rodents",Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mexican Black Kingsnake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Lampropeltis,Lampropeltis getula nigrita,Not Evaluated,,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,Mexican black kingsnake,,,,,,,,20 to 30 years,,3 to 4 feet,,,Three to 24,,,,Very dark brown with irridescent scales,,,,,,,,,,No,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mexican Eagle (Northern crested caracara),Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Falconiformes,Falconidae,Caracara,Caracara cheriway,Central-America,"Rabbits, squirrels, skunks, frogs, lizards, snakes, turtles, fish, insects, birds, and alligators",,,Unknown,Unknown,The multi-colored beak,Mexican eagle,,"Prairies, deserts, and other semi-open terrains",Carnivore,,,Northern Crested Caracara,1,North America and South America,,,BrownBlueWhiteOrange,,,26 years,1.3kg (3lbs),,,,,Raccoons and crows,Bird,50-65cm (20-26in),,,,North-America,South-America,,1.2-1.3m (47-52in),30 days,,,,,,,,,"Shrubs, trees, and other structures",42-56 days,,,,,,,,,,,
Mexican Free-Tailed Bat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Chiroptera,Molossidae,Tadarida,Tadarida brasiliensis,Central-America,Moths,Pup,Social,120 to 150 million,Mining in caves,"Large, rounded ears","Guano bats, Brazilian free-tailed bats, mastiff bats",11-12 weeks,"Caves, tunnels, under bridges",Carnivore,,,Mexican free-tailed bat,9,"Southern United States, Mexico, northern parts of South America",,,GreyBlackDark Brown,Fur,47 mph,18 years,,,2 years,6 weeks,1,,Mammal,,,,,North-America,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mexican Mole Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Bipedidae,Bipes,Bipes biporus,Central-America,"Insects, larvae, lizards",Hatchling,,,Humans,Worm-like appearance,"Five-toed worm lizard, bipes",2 months,"Desert, dune, shrubland",Carnivore,,,Mexican mole lizard,1,Mexico,,,GreyPink,Scales,,1-2 years,3 oz,18cm-24cm,3.75 years,,1-4,"Humans, snakes",Reptile,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Midget Faded Rattlesnake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Crotalus,C. concolor,North-America,"small mammals, lizards, birds",Neonate,Mainly solitaryCommunal Dens,,Human encounters,Generally faded coloration in the adults.,"Horseshoe rattlesnake, yellow rattlesnake, faded rattlesnake",4 months,"rock outcrops, sagebrush, high desert.",Carnivore,,DiurnalCrepuscular,,,,,,BrownGreyYellowSilver,Scales,,,,,,,3-5,"owls, hawks, coyotes",,,Rattle,"Mellow, non-aggressive",,,,,,,,,Yes,Low,,,,,,,mice,,,1,,,,,,,
Miki,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlueBlackWhiteChocolatePeach,Hair,,13 to 15 years,10 lbs,,,,,,,,,Sweet and intelligent,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Milk Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Lampropeltis,Lampropeltis triangulum,Central-America,"Rodents, reptiles, snakes, and insects.",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,milk snake,,,,,YellowRedBlack,Scales,,up to 22 years in captivity,,24-52 inches,,,6-24 eggs,,reptile,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Milkfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Gonorhynchiformes,Chanidae,Chanos,Chanos chanos,Asia,Algae and small invertebrates,,School,Milkfish production exceeds 1.1 million tons per year,Parasites or nematode infestations that cause tail rot and other health issues,Deeply forked tail,Bandeng or Bangos,1 to 2 days,Tropical freshwater lakes and rivers,Omnivore,,,Milkfish,1,,,,BlueWhiteGreenSilver,Scales,,Up to 15 years,Up to 35 pounds,Up to 6 feet or more,,,,Indo-Pacific Tarpons and Tenpounders,Ray-finned fish (Actinopterygii),,,,,Ocean,,,,,,,,,,Brackish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Millipede,Animalia,Arthropoda,Diplopoda,,,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Moist micro-habitats,Omnivore,500,,Millipede,10000,Worldwide,Some species have a poisonous bite!,,BrownYellowRedBlackOrange,Shell,,,,,,,,"Birds, Badgers, Rodents",,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Decaying plant material, Plants, Insects",,,,,,Decaying plant material,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Mini Labradoodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Miniature Bull Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnRedBlackWhiteTanBrindle,Hair,,11-14 years,35 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Happy-go-lucky, active, and energetic",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Miniature Husky,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,9-11,,,,,,,BrownGreyRedBlackWhite,Hair,,12-15 years,Up to 35 pounds,,,,,,,Up to 17 inches,,"Energetic, athletic, playful, friendly, intelligent",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Miniature Pinscher,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,"Its high stepping, hackney gait.",,,,Omnivore,3-6 puppies.,,,,,,,GreyFawnRedBlueBlackChocolate,Hair,15 mph,15 years.,,,,,,,,,,"High energy, brave and intelligent.",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mink,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mustelidae,Mustela or Neovison,Mustela lutreola or Neovison vison,Europe,"Mice, rabbits, muskrats, fish, frogs, snakes, crayfish, and birds",Kits,Solitary,Unknown,Competition from other minks,Webbed feet,N/A,35-75 days,"Banks of fivers, lakes, streams and ponds",Carnivore,1-8,,Mink,2,Europe and North America,,,,Hair,4 mph,10 years,1-3.5 lbs,12-28 inches,10-12 months,6-10 weeks,1-8,"Coyotes, bobcats, wolves, foxes and owls",Mammal,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Minke Whale,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Cetacea,Balaenopteridae,Balaenoptera,Balaenoptera acutorostrata,Ocean,,,,"Common Minke Whale: 180,000; Antarctic Minke Whale: 515,000",Killer Whales,,"Lesser Rorqual, Lesser Finback, Sharp-Headed Finner, Little Finner, Pike Whale",10 months,"Temperate, tropic, or sub tropic waters",Carnivore,1,Herd,Minke Whale,2,,There are two recognised species!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Smooth,13 mph,30-50 years,"4,536-12,700kg (5-14tons)",,,,,"Human, Sharks, Killer Whales",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Krill, herring, sand eels, sprat, capelin, silverfish, and lanternfish",Salt,,,,,Krill,,,,,,,,,,
Mississippi Kite,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Accipitriformes,Accipitridae,Ictinia,Ictinia mississippiensis,North-America,"Insects, rodents, snakes, birds, bats, frogs, and turtles",,,"300,000","Habitat loss, poisoning, and hunting",The red eyes,"Mosquito hawk, blue snake-hawk, and hovering kite",,"Hardwood forests, prairies, and urban environments",Carnivore,,,Mississippi Kite,1,"United States, Central and South America",,,GreyYellowBlackWhite,Feathers,,8 years,198-397g (7-14oz),,,,,"Raccoons, snakes, crows, owls, and other birds of prey",Bird,33-38cm (13-15in),,,,,,,3 feet,29-32 days,,,,,,,,,Trees,25-30 days,,,,1,,,,,,,
Moccasin Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Agkistrodon,Agkistrodon piscivorus,North-America,"Fish, turtles, frogs, birds",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,2-15,,Moccasin,,,,,BrownYellowBlackTan,,,20 to 25 years,,30-42 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Yes,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mojarra,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Perciformes,Gerreidae,,,Central-America,"Worms, bivalves, shrimp, and more, in addition to plant matter",,,Unknown,Overfishing,Shimmering silvery scales,"Silver perch, sand perch, silver biddy, and more",Unknown,,Omnivore,,School,Mojarra,,,,,,Scales,,,Up to 2 pounds,Up to 14 inches,,,,Sharks and other large fish,Ray-finned fish,,,,,Ocean,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Varies by species,,,,,,
Mojave Rattlesnake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Crotalus,Crotalus scutulatus,Central-America,,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,Mojave rattlesnake or Mojave green,,,,,BrownGreen,,,12-20 years,,4.5 feet,,,2-17 live young,,,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mola mola (Ocean Sunfish),Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Tetraodontiformes,Molidae,Mola,Mola mola,Ocean,"Crustaceans, jellyfish, squid, sponges, and fish",,Solitary,Unknown,Overfishing,The oval-shaped body,Common mola,Unknown,,Carnivore,,,Ocean sunfish,1,Worldwide,,,BrownGreySilver,Skin,,Unknown,"Up to 2,200kg (5,000lbs)",Up to 3.1m (10ft),,,,"Sharks, orcas, sea lions, and other fish",Ray-finned fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mole,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Soricomorpha,Talpidae,,Talpidae,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Woodland, grassland and farmland",Omnivore,4,Solitary,,,,Primarily hunts and feeds on Earthworms!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Fur,4 mph,3-6 years,250-550g (8.8-19.4oz),,,,,"Cats, Owls, Foxes",Mammal,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Earthworms. Insects, Mice",,,,,,Earthworms,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Mole Cricket,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Orthoptera,Gryllotalpidae,,,Africa,"Roots, worms and grubs",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Mole Cricket,,,,,BrownRedTan,Exoskeleton,,1 year,0.5 grams,1½ inches,,,,"mammals, lizards, birds, toads, beetles, and spiders.",,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,North-America,,,Oceania,South-America,,,,
Mole Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Pseudaspididae,Pseudaspis,Pseudaspis cana,Africa,"Rodents, bird eggs",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,25-95 eggs,,Mole snake,,,,,BrownRedBlack,,,8-10 years,,6.8 feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,No,Medium,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Molly,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Cyprinodontiformes,Poeciliidae,Poecilia,Poecilia,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Rivers in the Amazon Rainforest,Omnivore,,,Molly,,,Known for their calm and peaceful nature!,,BrownYellowRedBlueBlackWhiteGreenOrange,Scales,,3 - 5 years,,5cm - 10cm (2in - 4in),,,,,,,Large-sized fins and bear live young,,,South-America,,,,,,80,,,"Algae, Insects, Bloodworm",Saltwater,,,,,Algae,,,,7.5 - 8.5,,,,,,
Monarch Butterfly,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Lepidoptera,Nymphalidae,Danaus,Danaus plexippus,Africa,,Larvae/Caterpillar,Group,,Habitat loss,"Black, orange, and white pattern on wings","Milkweed, Black Veined Brown, Common tiger, Wanderer",3 to 8 days for eggs to hatch after they are laid,"Sunny places with streams, vegetation, and few predators (wintering habitat)",Herbivore,,Diurnal,Monarch Butterfly,3,"Southern Canada through Northern South America, Mexico, Hawaii, Cook Islands, Bermuda, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Australia, the Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, the Canary Islands, Madeira, Gibraltar, North Africa, and the Philippines",,Invertebrates,BlackWhiteOrange,Scales,12 mph,"2-6 weeks after becoming an adult, 8-9 months for the last generation of the year",0.25 - 0.75 grams,,4-5 days after emerging from pupa,,290 to 1180 eggs (in a lifetime),"Birds (including robins, cardinals, sparrows, pinyon jays, and orioles), mice, Chinese Mantis, Asian Lady Beetle",,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Milkweed plants (larvae); thistles, Indian hemp, alfalfa, lilac, red clover, milkweeds, asters, and other plants with nectar (adults)",,North-America,,,Oceania,South-America,,,,
Mongoose,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Herpestidae,Herpestes,Helogale Parvula,Africa,,,,,,,,,Open forests and grass plains,Omnivore,4,Gang,,,,Range in size from just 1 to 3 foot!,,BrownGreyTan,Fur,20 mph,10-15 years,0.3-5kg (0.7-11lbs),,,,,,Mammal,,,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,"Rats, Eggs, Insects",,,,,,Rats,,,,,,,,,,
Mongrel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Africa,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,Has characteristics of two or more breeds!,,,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Monitor Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Varanidae,Varanus,,Africa,,,,,,,,,River banks and coastal forests,Carnivore,10,Solitary,,,,Some species are thought to carry a weak venom!,,BrownGreyTanGreen,Scales,28 mph,8-30 years,1-166kg (2.2-366lbs),,,,,,Reptile,,,,,Asia,Oceania,,,,,,,,"Rodents, Snakes, Lizards",,,,,,Rodents,,,,,,,,,,
Monkey,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Cebidae,,Macaca Fascicularis,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Tropical forests, grasslands and mountainous plains",Omnivore,1,Troop,,,,There are around 260 known species!,,BrownGreyYellowBlackWhiteTan,Hair,35 mph,10-30 years,0.1-30kg (0.22-60lbs),,,,,"Birds, Snakes, Wildcats",Mammal,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Oceania,,,,,,,"Fruit, Seeds, Insects",,,,,,Fruit,,South-America,,,,,,,,
Monkfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Lophiiformes,Lophiidae,Lophius,,,"Crustaceans, fish, seabirds, otters",,,,Overfishing,"Large mouth and unique ""lure"" to attract prey","goosefish, angler, fishing frogs, Lotte",,"Oceans. Generally found at 20 to 1,000 meter depths.",Carnivore,,,,7,,"Called ""The Poor Man's Lobster!""",,Brown,Hair,,Different species live from 10 to 30 years,The angler can weigh up to 127 pounds!,Up to 78 inches,,,,"Sharks, swordfish, large skate species",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fish,Salt,,1 million,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Monte Iberia Eleuth,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Leptodactylidae,Eleutherodactylus,Eleutherodactylus iberia,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Water around Mount Iberia,Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,The smallest frog in the Northern Hemisphere!,,BrownYellowBlackWhite,Permeable,5 mph,1 - 3 years,1.5g - 2g (0.05oz - 0.07oz),9.6mm - 9.8mm (0.37in - 0.38in),,,,"Fish, Toads, Birds",Amphibian,,Tiny body size with bright yellow stripes,,,,,,,,,1,,,"Insects, Moths, Spiders",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Moon Jellyfish,Animalia,Cnidaria,Scyphozoa,Semaeostomeae,Ulmaridae,Aurelia,Aurelia aurita,Ocean,"Plankton, small fish, crustaceans, larvae, eggs","Planula, polyp, ephyra",SmackBloom,Millions,"Humans, sea turtles, sharks, birds","Their moon-shaped, gelatinous, glowing body","Saucer jelly, moon jelly, common jelly",Varies,Temperate ocean,Carnivore,,SmackBloom,Moon Jelly,25,"Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans, near the beach",,,BluePink,,5 mph,adults: 12 to 16 months in aquarium tank captivity; polyps: 25 years,0.005 - 0.07 pounds,10 - 18 inches,Varies,,Can be in the 1000s,"Sea turtles, sharks, humans, fish, birds",Plankton,6 - 15 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Moorhen,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Gruiformes,Rallidae,Gallinula,Gallinula,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Marshes, wetlands and ponds",Omnivore,,Flock,,,,Feeds on aquatic insects and water-spiders!,,BrownBlackWhite,Feathers,22 mph,1 - 3 years,70g - 400g (2.5oz - 14oz),25cm - 38cm (10in - 15in),,,,"Foxes, Dogs, Raccoons",Bird,,Small rounded head and pointed beak,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,50cm - 80cm (20in - 31in),,,7,,,"Insects, Rodents, Berries",,,,,,Insects,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Moose,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Cervidae,Alces,Alces alces,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,Forest areas close to the Arctic tundra,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,Renews it's enormous antlers every year!,,BrownGreyTan,Hair,20 mph,10-16 years,"270-720kg (600-1,580lbs)",,,,,,Mammal,,,,,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,"Grass, Twigs, Pondweed",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Moray Eel,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Anguilliformes,Muraenidae,,Muraenidae,Ocean,,Elver,Solitary,Unknown,,Two sets of jaws -- one at the front of their mouths and one (pharyngeal) in their throats,,,Coastal and deep waters,Carnivore,,,Moray Eel,,,,Fish,BrownGreyYellowBlueBlackWhiteGreenOrange,Scales,,10-30 years,,4.5 inches to 13 feet,,,,"Sharks, Humans, Barracuda",,,A long dorsal fin that can run the length of their back,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, Squid, Crustaceans",Salt,,,,,Fish,,,,5-7,,,,,,
Morkie,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhite,Hair,,10 - 16 years,13lbs,,,,,,,,,Affectionate but headstrong,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Moscow Watchdog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,RedBlackWhite,Hair,,9 to 11 years,150 lbs,,,,,,,,,Gentle and powerful,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mosquito,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Diptera,Culicidae,,,Africa,"Nectar, honeydew, plant juices, and blood",Larvae,Solitary,,Habitat destruction,Piercing mouthpart,"Mitsy, mossy, drill bug",A few days,,Omnivore,,,Mosquitoes,3500,Worldwide,,,BrownRedBlackWhite,Exoskeleton,1.5 mph,A few days or months,5mg,2-38mm (0.1-1.5in),A few days,,100-200 eggs,"Mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and other insects",Insect,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Moth,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Lepidoptera,,,Gynnidomorpha Alisman,Africa,,,,,,,,,Quiet forests and pastures,Herbivore,100,,Moth,9000,,"There are 250,000 different species!",,BrownYellowRedBlackWhiteOrange,Hair,,,,,,,,"Birds, Bats, Lizards, Spiders",,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Nectar, Fruits, Natural Fabrics",,,,,,Nectar,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Mountain Bluebird,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Turdidae,Sialia,Sialia currucoides,Central-America,"Seeds, fruits, insects, and spiders",,,6 million mature individuals,Lack of tree hollows,Bright blue plumage,Arctic bluebirds,,Plains and mountains,Omnivore,,,Mountain Bluebird,1,North America,,,BrownGreyBlueWhite,Feathers,20 mph,6-10 years,0.8-1.1 ounces,,,,,"Hawks, falcons, cats, raccoons, snakes, weasels, and rodents",Bird,6-7 inches,,,,North-America,,,11-14in,12-16 days,,,,,,,,,Tree hollows,,,,,1,,,,,,,
Mountain Cur,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mountain Feist,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyRedBlueBlackWhiteBrindleSilver,Hair,,10 to 15 years,30lbs,,,,,,,,,"Curious, active, and affectionate",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mountain Gorilla,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Hominidae,Gorilla,Gorilla Berengei Berengei,Africa,,,,,,,,,Tropical forest and jungles in mountainous regions,Omnivore,1,Social,,,,Isolated populations found in the mountains!,,BrownGreyBlack,Hair,25 mph,35-50 years,204-227kg (450-500lbs),,,,,"Human, Leopard",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Leaves, Seeds, Herbs",,,,,,Leaves,,,,,,,,,,
Mountain Lion,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Puma,Felis Concolor,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Forest and mountainous regions,Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,Has no real natural predators!,,BrownBlackTan,Fur,30 mph,10-20 years,29-90kg (64-198lbs),,,,3,"Human, Grizzly Bear",Mammal,,,,,North-America,South-America,,,,,,,,"Deer, Elk, Beavers",,,,,,Deer,3,,,,,,,,,
Mourning Dove,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Columbiformes,Columbidae,Zenaida,Zenaida macroura,Central-America,,,,475 million,Cats,"Can be identified by silhouette, whether perched or in-flight","Rain dove, turtle dove",,,Herbivore,,,American mourning dove,5,"southwestern US, Mexico, southern Canada, Panama",,,Grey-Brown,,55 mph,"1.5-5 years in the wild, up to 19 years in captivity",96–170 g (3.4–6.0 oz),22.5-36 cm (8.9-14.2in),,,,"Diurnal birds of prey, cats",Neoavian,,,,,North-America,,,37-45cm (14.6-17.7in),14 days/2 weeks,,,,,,,,,"Trees, shrubs, vines, buildings, hanging flower pots, ground",3 months,Seeds,,,1,,,,,,,
Mouse,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Muridae,Mus,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Open fields and woodland areas,Herbivore,6,Solitary,,,,Found on every continent on Earth!,,BrownGreyBlack,Fur,8 mph,2-5 years,100-200g (0.2-0.4lbs),,,,,"Bird, Cat, Fox, Reptiles",Mammal,,,,,Antarctica,Asia,Central-America,,,,,,,"Fruit, Seeds, Grasses",,,,,,Fruit,,Eurasia,,,Europe,North-America,Oceania,,South-America,
Mud Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Farancia,Farancia abacura,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,6 to 104,,Mud snake,,,,,Multi-colored,,,19 years,,1.18 to 4 feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,No,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mudi,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownFawnBlackWhite,Hair,,12 to 14 years,29 lbs,,,,,,,,,Smart and energy-filled,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mudpuppy,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Urodela,Proteidae,Necturus,Necturus maculosus,North-America,"Worms, crayfish, insect larvae, fish and fish eggs, snails, smaller amphibians, carrion","Larvae, hatchling",Solitary/Group,"Unknown, but its conservation status is least concern",Pollution of habitat,Its gills,Waterdog,One to two months,,Omnivore,,,Mudpuppy,,"North America from Manitoba east to Quebec, south to Missouri and Georgia",,Solitary,BrownGreyRed,Skin,,11 to 20 years,4.23 and 7 ounces,8 to 13 inches,Four to six years for both sexes,,"60, on average",,Amphibian,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Mule,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Perissodactyla,Equidae,Equus,Equus mulus,Africa,,,,,,,,,,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,The offspring of a horse and donkey parents!,,BrownGreyBlack,Fur,15 mph,15-20 years,350-450kg (771-992lbs),,,,,"Fox, Wolf, Lion",Mammal,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Grass, Weeds, Vegetables",,,,,,Grass,,Europe,,,North-America,South-America,,,,
Mulga Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Elapidae,Pseudechis,Pseudechis australis,Oceania,"Frogs, lizards, other snakes, birds, small mammals, other mulga snakes.",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,4-19 eggs,,King brown snake,,,,,Brown,,,Up to 25 years (in captivity),,5-10 feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Yes,High,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Muntjac,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Cervidae,Muntiacus,,Asia,"Fruits, foliage, seeds, bark, eggs, and meat",Fawn,Solitary,Unknown,Habitat loss,The tusk-like teeth projecting from the mouth,Barking deer and rib-faced deer,6-8 months,"Forests, scrublands, savannas, and grasslands",Omnivore,,,Muntjac,12,South and Southeastern Asia,,,BrownBlackWhite,Hair,,10-20 years,15-35kg (33-77lbs),70-115cm (27-45in),1 year,2 months,1 or 2 fawns,"Humans, tigers, leopards, jackals, dholes, crocodiles, foxes, and pythons",Mammal,40-65cm (15-25in),,,,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Muskox,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Artiodactyla,Ovibos,Ovibos moschatus,Eurasia,,Calves,Social,"133,914 – 136,914",Changes in climate,A thick coat of long fur,"Sheep-ox, Oomingmak",,,Herbivore,,,Muskox,,"Canada, United States (Alaska), Russia, Norway, Greenland",,,WhiteDark Brown,Fur,37 mph,20 years,400lbs - 900lbs,4ft – 8ft,4 years,10 months,,"Arctic wolves, bears",Mammal,4ft - 5ft,,,,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"They eat grass, plants",,,,,,,,,,
Muskrat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Cricetidae,Ondatra,Ondatra zibethicus,Asia,"Vegetation, mussels, fish, frogs, crayfish, and turtles",Kits,Family units,Unknown,Loss of wetlands,The webbed hind feet,Musquash (the Cree term for the muskrat),28 days,"Lakes, ponds, and wetlands",Omnivore,,,Muskrat,,"North America, Europe, and Northern Asia",,,BrownBlack,Hair,3 mph,1-10 years,0.7kg – 1.8kg (1.5lbs - 4lbs),41cm – 63cm (16in – 25in),Up to a year,A month,6-8,"Snakes, eagles, hawks, alligators, raccoons, coyotes, bobcats, and much more",,13cm (5in),,,,Central-America,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,
Mussurana Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Clelia,"Clelia clelia, Clelia equatoriana, Clelia hussami, Clelia langeri, Clelia plumbea, Clelia scytalina",Central-America,"Other snakes, including venomous snakes, small mammals",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,9 to 25,,Mussurana,,,,,BrownGreyYellowBlackWhitePink,,,11.5 to 12 years,,4.9 to 8.2 feet,,,,,,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,Yes,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Myna Bird,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Sturnidae,,,Africa,"Insects, other small animals including crustaceans, rodents and fish",,,"Depends on the species. The population of the common mynah, Acridotheres tristis is unknown, but it is abundant in its range, and its population is increasing. On the other hand, the Bali myna is critically endangered. Scientists believe that less than 100 adult birds are left in the wild.","Habitat destruction, pet trade",The ability of some species to speak.,"Selarang, Teck Meng, Indian myna, Calcutta myna, Mal kawadiya, Sela lihiniya, Kampatiya, Sula magpie, talking myna, common grackle",,"Extensive, including farms, cities, forests, deserts, open forests, moist forests, mountain forests and dry woodlands, jungles, plantations and dwarf forests",Carnivore,,,"Mynah, or myna",,"Asia, including the Indian subcontinent, Oceania and North America",,,YellowBlackWhiteDark Brown,Feathers,50 mph,,3 to 14 ounces in weight,9 to 19.5 inches,,,Four to five,"Crows, cats, mongooses, humans",Bird,,,,,Asia,North-America,Oceania,4.72 to 8.4 inches,13 to 18 days,,2,,,,,,,In a tree or in river banks,22 to 24 days,,,,,,,,,,,
Naked Mole Rat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Heterocephalidae,Heterocephalus,Heterocephalus glaber,Africa,,Pup,Colony,"Unknown, but they are of Least Concern",None,They’re mammals but live much like social insects.,Sand puppy,70 days,Underground,Omnivore,,,Naked mole rat,1,the horn of Africa,,"Colony, dominated by a queen",YellowPink,Skin,,As much as 32 years,"1.1 to 1.2 ounces, though queens can weigh 2.8 ounces",3 to 4 inches,"228 days for females, a year for males",One month,3 to as much as 28 pups,Snakes and birds of prey,Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Tubers, roots, rhizomes, bulbs",,,,,,,,,,
Narwhal,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Cetacea,Monodontidae,Monodon,Monodon monoceros,Near Threatened,,Calves,Group,"More than 100,000 mature individuals",Hunting and climate change,Prominent tusk,Narwhale or narwal,,Marine environments,Carnivore,,Group,Narwhal,,Arctic and Atlantic Oceans,,Mammals,GreyBlueBlackWhite,Skin,4.25 mph,Up to 50 years,"800kg – 1,600kg (1,800lbs – 3,500lbs)","4m - 6m (13ft – 20ft), excluding tusk",Up to nine years,,One or two,"Sharks, killer whales, humans, polar bears, and walruses",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Squid, cod, halibut, and crustaceans",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Natterjack,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Bufonidae,Epidalea,Epidalea calamita,Eurasia,"Worms, spiders, woodlice",Tadpole,Solitary,Unknown,Habitat loss,Yellow stripe on its back,Running toad,8 to 15 days,Sandy pieces of land,Carnivore,,,Natterjack toad,1,Europe,,Solitary,BrownYellowGreenCream,Permeable,,10-15 years,0.14 - 0.67 ounces,2-3 inches,2 years,3-4 weeks,7500+,"Hedgehogs, foxes, herons",Amphibian,1 inch,,,,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Neanderthal,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Hominidae,Homo,Homo Sapiens Neanderthalensis,Asia,,,,,,,,,Worldwide based near rivers,Omnivore,1,Group,,,,"Roamed Asia and Europe for around 100,000 years!",,BrownBlackWhiteTanOlive,Smooth,5 mph,35-50 years,60-70kg (132-154lb),,,,,"Bears, Lion, Tiger",Mammal,,,,,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,,"Vegetables, Fruit, Fish",,,,,,Vegetables,,,,,,,,,,
Neapolitan Mastiff,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Neapolitan Mastiff,,,Fearless and extremely protective of it's home!,Mastiff,BlueBlackBrindleTawnyBlack-Brown,Hair,,10 years,200 lbs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Nebelung,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis Catus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreySilver,,,13 to 16 years,seven to 15lbs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Needlefish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Beloniformes,Belonidae,Platybelone,Platybelone argalus,Africa,"crustaceans, small fish, frogs, insects",,School,unknown,fishing,long serrated beak,long toms,10-15 days,"bays, inlets, rivers",Carnivore,,,"needlefish, garfish",60,,,,BlueWhiteGreenSilver,Scales,38 mph,unknown,up to 5 lbs.,2 inches to 4 feet,,,,"tuna, dolphins, humans",belonidae,,,,,Asia,Central-America,North-America,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,Oceania,,6-8,South-America,,,,,
Newfoundland,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Newfoundland,,,"Introduced by Vikings more than 1,000 years ago!",Working Dog,,Hair,,8-10 years,60kg (130lbs),,,,8,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,8,,,,,,,,,
Newfypoo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Hair,,10-12 years,150lbs,,,,,,,,,"Friendly, docile, lovable, even-tempered, and kind.",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Newt,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Caudata,Salamandridae,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,Temperate forests and river banks,Omnivore,100,Solitary,,,,Able to regrow lost or damaged limbs!,,BrownGreyYellowRedBlackGreenOrange,Scales,30 mph,2-15 years,10-50g (0.3-1.8oz),,,,,,Amphibian,,,,,Eurasia,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,"Worms, Insects, Water snails",,,,,,Worms,,,,,,,,,,
Nicobar pigeon,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Columbiformes,Columbidae,Caloenas,Caloenas nicobarica,Asia,Invertebrates,,,"The population of is unknown, but it is decreasing and the bird’s conservation status is near threatened. There are about 1000 individuals on Palau as of 2021.","Habitat destruction, hunting, collection for the illegal pet trade","The colors of its long, iridescent feathers","Hackled pigeon, vulturine pigeon or white-tailed pigeon",,Lowland forests and mangrove forests,Omnivore,,,Nicobar Pigeon,1,"Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Solomon Islands, Palau, islands in the Malay Archipelago",,,GreyBlueWhiteGreenGolden,Feathers,93 mph,"8 to 12 years in the wild, and 10 to 15 years in captivity",16.22 to 21.16 ounces,"15.7 inches, males larger than females",,,1,"Humans, cats, rats",Bird,,,,,Oceania,,,21 to 23 inches,2.5 weeks,,1,,,,,,,A tree,10 days,,,,,,,,,,,
Nigerian Goat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Calvo,Capra,Capra aegagrus hircus,Africa,,Kid,Herd,Unknown,Predatory birds and mammals,Miniature size,,145-154 days,Farmland,Herbivore,,,Nigerian dwarf goat,,United States,,Herd,BrownRedBlackWhiteGoldCream,Hair,,15 years,40-70lbs,,3-8 months,30-60 days,2-4,,Caprid,16-22in,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Saltwater,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Night Adder,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Causus,,Africa,Frogs and toads,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,About 24 eggs,,Night Adder,,,,,BrownBlack-Brown,,,10 years on average,,Up to 3.3 feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Yes,Medium,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Nightingale,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Muscicapidae,Luscinia,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Open forests and thickets,Omnivore,,Solitary,,,,"Named more than 1,000 years ago!",,BrownTan,Feathers,18 mph,1 - 3 years,15g - 22g (0.5oz - 0.7oz),14cm - 16.5cm (5.5in - 6.5in),,,,"Rats, Cats, Lizards",Bird,,Small body size with no markings and thin beak,,,Asia,Eurasia,Europe,8 to 10 inches,13 or 14 days,,3,,,"Fruit, Nuts, Seeds, Insects",,,,Trees,11 to 13 days,Fruit,,,1,,,,,,,
Nile Crocodile,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Crocodilia,Crocodylidae,Crocodylus,Crocodylus niloticus,Africa,"Fish, hippos, zebras, other crocodiles, birds",Hatchling,Solitary,"50,000-70,000 mature adults",Poaching,Large size,Nile croc,84 to 90 days,"Mangrove swamps, rivers, freshwater marshes",Carnivore,,,Nile Crocodile,2,Africa,,,Dark BrownOlive,Scales,22 mph,45 years,"500lbs-1,650lbs",16ft-20ft,"Males-relates to their size, Females-10 years old",Right after hatching,25-80,Humans,Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Nilgai,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Boselaphus,Boselaphus tragocamelus,Asia,,calf,Social,"At least 250,000","Excessive hunting, but its conservation status is least concern.",The bull’s bluish-gray coloration,"Blue bull, white-footed antelope, south Texas antelope",8.4 months,Dry areas such as prairies and scrub forest,Herbivore,,,,1,"Indian subcontinent, Texas",,"Herd, segretated by sex",BrownGreyYellowBlueLight-Brown,Hair,29 mph,21 years,264 to 634 pounds,71 to 79 inches,"About three years for females, 4 years for males",10 months,"Usually two, sometimes one or three calves","Humans, tigers, leopards, wolves, dholes, striped hyenas",mammal,47 to 59 inches,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
No See Ums,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Diptera,Ceratopogonidae,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,No see um,,"Worldwide, apart from the Antarctic and the Arctic",,,Grey,Exoskeleton,,2-6 weeks,,1–3 mm,,,,,,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,"blood, nectar",,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Norfolk Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Norfolk Terrier,,,Fearless but not aggressive!,Terrier,,Hair,,15 years,5kg (12lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
North American Black Bear,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Ursidae,Ursus,Ursus americanus,North-America,"Fruits, Nuts, Rodents",Cub,Solitary,"800,000",Local hunting and habitat loss,"Thick fur and long, pointed snout",American Black Bear,220 days,Forest and woodland,Omnivore,3,Nocturnal,Black Bear,16,North America,Short claws make them good tree climbers!,Mammal,BlackTanDark Brown,Fur,30 mph,15 - 30 years,100kg - 270kg (220lbs - 594lbs),,4 - 6 years,6 - 8 months,,"Grizzly Bear, Fox, Birds of Prey",,1.3m - 1.8m (4.25ft - 6ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Northern Alligator Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Anguidae,Elgaria,Elgaria coerulea,North-America,"Meal worms, crickets, spiders, baby mice",Baby,Solitary,"10,000 plus mature adults",Habitat loss,Very long tail,,Approximately 11 weeks,,Omnivore,,,Northern alligator lizard,,"California, Oregon, Washington State, Montana, Idaho, British Columbia",,,BrownGreyBlack,Scales,,10 years,Around 1 ounce,3in-4in body,18 months,,Up to 15,,Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Northern Cardinal,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Cardinalidae,Cardinalis,Cardinalis cardinalis,Central-America," Small insects, worms",,,Unknown,"Insecticides, cats",Raised crest,"redbird, common cardinal",,"Wetlands, shrublands, gardens, woodlands",Omnivore,,,"Cardinal, red cardinal",19,North America and South America,,,BrownRedOlive,Feathers,37 mph,Up to 3 years,1.58oz,8.3-9.3 inches,,,,"Birds of prey, snakes, cats",Passerine,,,,,North-America,,,9.8-12.2 inches,12-13 days,,,,,,,,,"Trees, shrubs",Unknown,,,,,,,,,,,
Northern Fur Seal,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Pinnipedia,Callorhinus,Callorhinus ursinus,Ocean,"Herring, mackerel, squid and other fish",Pup,Solitary,1 million,"Ocean pollution, fishing gear entanglements, climate change","Dense, chestnut-colored underfur",Alaska fur seal,365 days,"Water, ice slab, coastal beach",Carnivore,,,Northern fur seal,1,"Northern Pacific, Bering Sea, Sea of Okhotsk",,Rookery or haul out,BrownGreyChestnut,Fur,14 mph,18 to 27 years,130 to 660 pounds,5 to 10 feet,"4 to 6 years for females, 5 to 6 years for males",4 months,1,"Killer whales, sharks",Marine mammal,Less than 1 foot,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Northern Inuit Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,Northern Inuit Dog,,,,,GreyBlackWhite,Hair,,12 to 15 years,,,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, friendly, and loyal",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Northern Water Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Serpentes,Nerodia,Nerodia sipedon,North-America,"Fish, amphibians, smaller reptiles, rodents, small mammals, invertebrates",,,,,,common water snake,,,Carnivore,,,northern water snake,,,,,GreyBlackTanBlack-BrownGrey-Brown,Scales,,9 years in captivity; unknown in the wild,,"2 feet 3.5 inches to 4.5 feet, including the tail",,,12-36,,reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Norwegian Buhund,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,RedBlackBlonde,Hair,,13 – 15 years,40 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Smart, confident, and hard-working",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Norwegian Elkhound,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyBlackWhiteSilver,Hair,,12-15,40-60,,,,5-10 puppies,,,18-21 in,A double coat that sheds dirt and is weather-resistant.,"Strong-willed, loyal, playful",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Norwegian Forest,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,Europe,,,,,,,skogkatt,,,Omnivore,4,,Wegie,,,"Has a long, thick double coat of fur!",Longhair,BrownRedBlueWhiteGoldCreamSilver,Hair,,14 - 16 years,"12 - 20 pounds (adult male), 8 - 18 pounds (adult female)",,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, loving and affectionate",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Norwegian Lundehund,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyYellowRedBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,12 to 15 years,30 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Alert, loyal, and energetic",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Norwich Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,RedGolden,Hair,,14 years,51 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Energetic and friendly, they make a great choice for families that can meet their exercise needs.",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Nubian Goat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Capra,Capra aegagrus hircus,North-America,,kid,Herd,924 million,,,,150 days,,Herbivore,,,,1,,,,BlackWhiteTanChestnut,Hair,,"15 years in captivity, 12 years in the wild",135lbs,,six months,,2,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Nudibranch,Animalia,Mollusca,Gastropoda,Nudibranchia,,,Nudibranchia,Ocean,"Other nudibranches or sea slugs, coral, anemones, sponges, hydrozoans, planktonic invertebrates, sea butterflies, or other sea creatures depending on the species",,Solitary,unknown,None,Bright colors and various forms,Sea slug,5-50 days depending on the species,"Saltwater, brackish water",Carnivore,,,Sea slug,,,,,YellowRedBlueGreenPurplePink,Smooth,-2.8 mph,,,,,,,"Other nudibranchs, turtles, some crabs, humans",Mollusk,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Numbat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Dasyuromorphia,Myrmecobiidae,Myrmecobius,Myrmecobius Fasciatus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,Eucalyptus woodland and grassland,Omnivore,4,Sociable,,,,"There are less than 1,000 left in the wild!",,BrownGreyRedBlackWhiteTan,Fur,15 mph,4-8 years,280-550g (9.9-19oz),,,,,"Snakes, Foxes, Birds of Prey",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Termites, Ants, Insects",,,,,,Termites,,,,,,,,,,
Nurse Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Orectolobiformes,Ginglymostomatidae,Ginglymostoma,Ginglymostoma cirratum,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Warm waters and tropical coastal regions,Carnivore,20,Solitary,,,,Commonly found in Central American waters!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Smooth,25 mph,20-25 years,90-150kg (198-330lbs),,,,,"Human, Bull Shark, Tiger Shark",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Squid, Fish, Octopus",,,,,,Squid,,,,,,,,,,
Nyala,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Tragelaphus,Tragelaphus angasii,Africa,,Calf,Gregarious,"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,Dry savannas and woodland near fresh water,Herbivore,,,Nyala,1,Southeastern Africa,,Herd,BrownYellowWhite,Hair,36 mph,18.5 year,"Males weigh 216 to 275.6 pounds, females 121 to 150 pounds",53 to 77 inches,"11 to 12 months for females, 18 months for males",7 months,1,"Lions, leopards, wild dogs, baboons, birds of prey and hyenas and humans",Mammal,"Males stand 3.6 feet high at the shoulder, females about 2.95 feet",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Oak Toad,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Bufonidae,Anaxyrus,Anaxyrus quercicus,North-America,"Ants, mites and other smaller insects",Tadpole,Solitary,,Snakes,Tiny size,,4 to 6 weeks,"Pine forests, sandy flatwoods, and oak scrub",Carnivore,,,,,North America,,,GreyBlack,,,1.9 in capacity,,1.3 inches,,,300 to 500,"Snakes, birds of prey",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Ocelot,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Leopardus,Leopardus pardalis,Central-America,"Rodents, Lizards, Deer",Kitten,Solitary,"800,000",Habitat loss,"Rosettes, spots and stripes on fur",Painted Leopard,79 - 85 days,"Tropical jungle, grassland and marshes",Carnivore,2,Nocturnal/Crepuscular,Ocelot,1,South America,Also known as the Painted Leopard!,Mammal,GreyYellowRedBlackTan,Fur,38 mph,8 - 12 years,11.5kg - 16kg (25lbs - 35lbs),55cm - 100cm (22in - 40in),2 - 3 years,6 weeks,,"Jaguar, Puma, Harpy Eagle",,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Octopus,Animalia,Mollusca,Cephalopoda,Octopoda,Octopodidae,,Octopus Vulgaris,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Tropical and temperate waters worldwide,Omnivore,80,Solitary,,,,There are around 300 different species!,,BrownRedBlueTanOrangePurple,Smooth,27 mph,2-15 years,5-75kg (11-165lbs),,,,,"Eels, Sharks, Dolphins",Mollusca,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Crabs, Fish, Scallops",,,,,,Crabs,,,,,,,,,,
Okapi,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Giraffidae,Okapia,Okapia johnstoni,Africa,"Leaves, Shoots, Fruit",Calf,Solitary,"22,000",Habitat loss,Horizontal white stripes on rear and legs,Forest Zebra,15 months,Dense mountain rainforest,Herbivore,1,Diurnal,Okapi,1,central Africa,Eats more than 100 different types of plant!,Mammal,BrownRedBlackWhite,Fur,37 mph,20 - 30 years,200kg - 300kg (440lbs - 660lbs),1.5m - 2m (4.9ft - 6.5ft),2 - 3 years,6 months,,"Leopard, Serval, Human",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Old English Sheepdog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Old English Sheepdog,,,"Intelligent, sociable and playful!",Herd,,Hair,,12 years,30kg (66lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Olive Baboon,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Cercopithecidae,Papio,Papio anubis,Africa,"Rodents, birds, insects, fruits, roots, seeds, leaves, bark, flowers, and more",infant,,,Hunting and habitat loss,The long canines on the male,Anubis baboon,180 days,"Savannahs, grasslands, deserts, and rainforests",Omnivore,,,Olive Baboon,1,Central Africa,,,GreyGrey-Brown,Fur,,25 years,30-55 pounds,19-30 inches,25 years,,one,"Leopards, crocodiles, raptors, hyenas, wild dogs, and chimpanzees",primate,two feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Olm,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Caudata,Proteidae,Proteus,Proteus anguinus,Europe,,"Larva, tadpole",Flocks,Several hundred,"Pollution, human activity, habitat fragmentation",Its lifespan,"Proteus, cave salamander, white salamander, human fish, močeril, white olm back olm, blind cave salamander",,Fresh water limestone caves,Carnivore,,Solitary,Olm,1,"Dinaric Alps in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy and Slovenia with introduced populations in France and Germany.",Inhabits dark underwater caves,,BlackWhitePink,Permeable,5 mph,100 years,0.53 to 0.7 ounces,"8 to 12 inches, females larger",14 years,,35 to 70 larvae,"Fish, Toads, Birds",Amphibian,,Elongated body and undeveloped limbs,,,,,,,Two to six months,,10,,,"Insects, insect larvae, worms, small fish, mollusks",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Opossum,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Didelphimorphia,Didelphidae,Didelphis,Didelphis Virginiana,North-America,,,,,,,,,Forest and farmland close to water,Omnivore,6,Solitary,,,,Thought to be immune to certain snake venom!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Fur,15 mph,2-7 years,0.5-6kg (1.1-13lbs),,,,,"Fox, Cat, Birds of Prey",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fruit, Insects, Frogs",,,,,,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Orang-utan,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Hominidae,Pongo,"Pongo pygmaeus, Pongo abelii, Pongo tapanuliensis",Asia,"Fruits, Bark, Insects",Infant,Solitary,"20,000",Hunting and Habitat Loss,Red hair and longer arms than legs,"Red Ape, Forest Person",9 months,Lowland tropical forest,Omnivore,1,Diurnal,Orang-utan,3,Borneo and Sumatra,Shares 97% of its DNA with humans!,Mammal,BrownGreyRedBlackOrange,Hair,2.7 mph,30 - 40 years,30kg - 90kg (66lbs - 200lbs),,12 - 15 years,3 years,,"Human, Tiger, Clouded Leopard",,1.25m - 1.5m (4ft - 5ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Orange-Crowned Warbler,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Parulidae,Leiothlypis,Leiothlypis celata,Central-America,Insects,,,76 million,Global warming and urbanization.,Yellow or dusky undertail.,,,Forests,Omnivore,,,Orange-crowned warbler,1,"United States, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and Turks and Caicos Islands.",,,YellowBlackOlive,Feathers,25 mph,6 – 8 years,9 grams,4.8 – 5.3 inches,,,3-6 chicks,"Cats (domestic and wild), birds of prey (hawks, eagles, etc.)",Bird,,,,,North-America,,,7.25 inches,12 days,,,,,,,,,"Ground, scrub oak, riverside willows.",,,,,1,,,,,,,
Orb Weaver,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Araneae,Araneidae,,,Africa,"mosquitoes, gnats, flies, aphids, moths, grasshoppers",,,,birds,Skull-like head,"Orb spider, garden spider",3-6 months,"gardens, hedges, trees",Carnivore,,,Orb weaver,,Worldwide,,,BrownYellowBlackWhiteGolden,Exoskeleton,,9 months,,0.25-0.375 inch (male); 1-1.5 inches (female),6-9 months,,,"birds, reptiles, insects",arachnid,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Ortolan Bunting,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Emberizidae,Emberiza,Emberiza hortulana,Africa,Insects,,,,"Being hunted for use as a French delicacy, habitat destruction, climate change",Its use as haute cuisine,,,"Farms, towns, scrubland, deserts, woods and forests",Omnivore,,,Ortolan Bunting,,"Europe, western Asia, sub-Saharan Africa",,,BrownGreyYellowOlive-Grey,Feathers,44 mph,Six years,0.7 ounces,6.3 to 6.7 inches,,,Four to five chicks,"Humans, birds of prey, cats, foxes, weasels",Bird,,,,,Asia,Eurasia,Europe,10 inches,11 to 12 days,,,,,,,,,Near or on the ground,12 to 13 days,,,,1,,,,,,,
Oscar Fish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Perciformes,Cichlidae,Astronotus,Astronotus ocellatus,Europe,"Catfish, insects, insect larvae, freshwater clams, snails and shrimp",,Social,,pollution,"stocky, large body","Velvet cichlid, marble cichlid, tiger oscar, red oscar",2-3 days,Shallow rivers and river basins with muddy or sandy bottoms,Omnivore,,,Oscar fish,,,,,BrownYellowRedBlueGreenOrange,Scales,60 mph,10 or more years in captivity,3.5 pounds,13.78 to 15 inches,,,,"Piranhas, humans, waterbirds, reptiles",fish,,,,,North-America,South-America,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,6-8,,,,,,
Ostrich,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Struthioniformes,Struthionidae,Struthio,Struthio camelus,Africa,,,,,,,,,Desert and savanna areas,Omnivore,,Herd,,,,The largest bird in the world!,,BrownGreyBlackWhitePink,Feathers,42 mph,50 - 70 years,63kg - 130kg (140lbs - 290lbs),,,,,,Bird,1.8m - 2.7m (6ft - 9ft),Small wings and long neck and legs,,,,,,1.5m - 2m (4.9ft - 6.5ft),,,10,,,"Grass, Roots, Seeds, Flowers",,,,Ground,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Otter,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mustelidae,Lutra,Lutra Canadensis,Africa,,,,,,,,,"River banks, lakes and streams",Carnivore,3,Solitary,,,,There are 13 different species worldwide,,BrownWhiteTan,Fur,7 mph,15-25 years,5-15kg (10-30lbs),,,,,"Birds, Fox, Wolves",Mammal,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Fish, Crabs, Frogs",,,,,,Fish,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Otterhound,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyBlueBlackTanCreamWhite-Brown,Hair,,10 – 13 years,115 lbs,,,,,,,,,Friendly and sensitive,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Owl,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Strigiformes,,,,Africa,"Insects, rodents, rabbits, hares, and fish",Hatchlings,GroupFamily units,Unknown,Habitat loss,The massive front-facing eyes,Hooters,1-2 months,"Grasslands, forests, swamps, and others",Carnivore,,,Owl,,Worldwide,,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Feathers,40 mph,Up to 25 years,Up to 4kg (9lbs),25-182cm (10-72in),1-2 years,,Up to 12 eggs,"Birds of prey, cats, and humans",Bird,13-71cm (5-28in),,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Ox,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Bos,Bos taurus,Asia,They are hernivores,calve,Herd,,Wolves and bears,Large horns,Bullocks,,Human sheltering,Herbivore,,,ox,1,"North America, India, Asia, Australia, Africa",,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Hair,16 mph,18–22 years,"Between 1,500 and 3,000 pounds",,,,,Bears and wolves,mammal,,,,,Central-America,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Oyster,Animalia,Mollusca,Bivalvia,Ostreoida,Ostreidae,,Ostreidae,Ocean,Algae and other food particles,,Colony,Unknown,"Crabs, seabirds, humans, starfishes",Shells,,7-10 days,Reefs and rocky shores,Omnivore,"1,000,000",,Oyster,200,Worldwide,Can process up to 10 litres of water an hour!,,GreyWhiteSilver,Shell,,20 years in captivity,50 grams (medium-sized oyster),62 to 64 mm,,,,"Crabs, seabirds, humans, starfishes",Marine creatures,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Brackish,,,,,Algae and other food particles,,,,,,,,,,
Oyster Toadfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Batrachoidiformes,Batrachoididae,Opsanus,Opsanus tau,Ocean,"Mollusks, crustaceans, squids, worms, and fish",,Solitary,,predators,"The long mouth and big, bulging eyes","Dowdies, oyster crackers, and oyster catchers",a month,,Omnivore,,,Oyster Toadfish,-1,,,,BrownYellowBlack,Skin,,up to 24 years,three to five pounds,eight to 17 inches,,,,Sharks and large fish,Ray-finned fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,6.6-7.2 pH,,,,,,
Paddlefish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Acipenseriformes,Polyodontidae,,,Asia,Zooplankton,,,,Humans,"Long, paddlelike snout","Mississippi paddlefish, spoonbill",7 days,Rivers,Carnivore,,,paddlefish,1,,,,GreyGreen,Smooth,,30 years,60 pounds,4.9 feet,,,,Lampreys,Fish,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pademelon,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Diprotodontia,Macropodidae,Thylogale,Thylogale,Oceania,,,,,,,,,Dense rainforest and shrubland,Herbivore,1,Solitary,,,,Inhabits the jungles of the far east!,,BrownGreyRedBlack,Fur,34 mph,4-8 years,3.5-12kg (7.7-26lbs),,,,,"Foxes, Dogs, Dingos",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grasses, Herbs, Shoots",,,,,,Grasses,,,,,,,,,,
Painted Turtle,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Testudines,Emydidae,Chrysemys,Chrysemys picta,North-America,"insects, small fish, small mammals, crustaceans",hatchling,Group,,Habitat reduction,colorful stripes on legs and neck,"Western, eastern, midland, and southern painted turtle",80 days,"Ponds, streams, marshes",Omnivore,,,Painted turtle,,,,large groups,YellowRedBlackGreenOrange,Hard Outer Shell,3 mph,,,,,,4-10,"Raccoons, otters, foxes",Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pangolin,Animalia,,,,,,,Africa,"Ants, Termites, Larvae",Pup,Solitary,unknown,poaching,Scaled body,scaly anteater,70-140 days,Various,Carnivore,,,Pangolin,8,"Asia, Africa",,Solitary,BrownGrey,Scales,3 mph,240 months,1.6kg - 33kg (3.5lbs - 73lbs),30.5cm - 99cm (1ft - 3ft),2 years,3 months,1-3,"Humans, Lions, Hyena, Snakes",Mammal,,,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Panther,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Panthera,"Panthera pardus, Panthera onca",Central-America,"Deer, Tapir, Wild Boar",Cub,Solitary,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,,,,,,,,North-America,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Papillon,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,puppy,,,,the ears,,,,Omnivore,3,,Papillon,,,,,FawnRedBlackWhiteChocolate,Hair,18 mph,13-15 years,,,,,,,mammal,,,alert and friendly,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Spain, Belgium, and France",,,,,,,,,
Parakeet,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Psittaciformes,Psittacidae,,,Africa,"Insects, sometimes",,Swarm,Millions,Humans,"Their feathers, which come in many bright colors","Budgie, budgerigar, shell parrot, flight bird, ring-necked parakeet, Quaker parakeet",,,Omnivore,,,"Parakeet, budgie, conure",,"Oceania, Asia, southwest Florida, South America, central Africa, Europe",,,GreyYellowBlueWhiteAlbinoGreen,Feathers,22 mph,6 to 30 years on average,1.06 to over 3 ounces,3 to 16.5 inches,,,,,Bird,,,,,Asia,Europe,North-America,12 to about 19 inches,18 to 21 days,,,,,,,,,"Tree cavities, hollow logs, nesting box",30 days to seven weeks,,,Oceania,,,South-America,,,,,
Parrot,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Psittaciformes,Psittacidae,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Rainforests and tropical jungle,Omnivore,,Solitary,,,,Can live for up to 100 years!,,YellowRedBlueWhiteGreen,Feathers,15 mph,40 - 80 years,"10g - 4,000g (0.02lbs - 5.9lbs)",,,,,"Human, Monkeys, Large Birds",Bird,8cm - 100cm (3.5in - 39in),Large colourful body and curved beak,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,15cm - 140cm (5.9in - 56in),,,2,,,"Fruit, Nuts, Seeds, Insects",,,,,,Fruit,,Oceania,,,South-America,,,,,
Parrot Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Leptophis,Leptophis ahaetulla,Central-America,"Lizards, frogs, and small birds",Hatchlings,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,Lora or parrot snake,,,,,GoldGreen,,,7-8 years,,Up to 68 inches long (with tail),,,,,,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,Yes,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Parrotfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Labriformes,Scaridae,,scaridae,Ocean,"Algae, invertebrates, and detritus",,School,unknown,Climate change and pollution,The parrot-shaped beak,none,a few days,"Coral reefs, seagrass beds, and coasts",Herbivore,,,parrotfish,,,,,RedBlueGreenOrange,Scales,,up to 20 years,,1-4 feet,,,,Sharks and eels,ray-finned fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,unknown,,,,,,
Parrotlet,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Psittaciformes,Psittacidae,Forpus,Forpus cyanopygius,Central-America,Occasionally insects,,,"Tens of thousands, conservatively","Habitat disruption, illegal parrotlet trade",Their colorful feathers,Pocket parrot,,"Savannas, riverine forests scrubland, pastures, gallery forests, palm groves, deserts, gardens, tropical and subtropical forests",Omnivore,,,Parrotlets,,"Places of origin are Mexico, South and Central America",,,GreyYellowBlueWhiteGreen,Feathers,40 mph,Up to 30 years,1 ounce,4.5 to 5 inches,,,Three to seven,"Birds of prey, big cats, bats, monkeys, and snakes",Bird,,,"Feisty, affectionate, sometimes aggressive",,South-America,,,6 inches on average,,,,,,,,,,,29 to 35 days,,,,,,,,,,,
Parson Russell Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackWhiteTan,Hair,,15-18 years,17 lbs,,,,,,,,,High voltage,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Patas Monkey,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Cercopithecidae,Erythrocebus,Erythrocebus patas,Africa,"Fruit, Insects, Eggs",Infant,Troop,Decreasing,Hunting and capture,Red back and white moustache and beard,"Military Monkey, Hussar Monkey, Red Guenon",5 months,Savanna and open woodland,Omnivore,1,Diurnal,Patas Monkey,1,Central Africa,The fastest species of primate in the world!,Mammal,BrownGreyRedBlackWhite,Hair,35 mph,12 - 20 years,4kg - 13kg (8.8lbs - 28.6lbs),,3 - 5 years,6 months,,"Leopard, Hyena, Lion",,45cm - 85cm (18in - 33in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Patterdale Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,RedBlueBlackTanChocolate,Hair,,10-12 years,13 lbs,,,,,,,,,Strong and active,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Peacock,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Galliformes,Phasianidae,Pavo,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Desert and savanna areas,Omnivore,,Solitary,,,,Most commonly found on the Indian mainland!,,BrownGreyBlueGreen,Feathers,10 mph,12 - 20 years,2.7kg - 6kg (6lbs - 13.2lbs),86cm - 107cm (34in - 42in),,,,"Dogs, Raccoon, Tiger, Wild cats",Bird,,Long tail feathers and colourful tail of males,,,Asia,,,3-10 ft,27-30 days,,6,,,"Grains, Seeds, Insects",,,,Ground,3 years,Grains,,,,,,,,,,
Peacock Butterfly,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Lepidoptera,Nymphalidae,Aglais,Aglais io,Asia,"Sap, nectar, honeydew",egg,Solitary,,,Eyespots on its wings,European peacock butterfly,10 days for eggs to hatch,"Woodlands, gardens",Herbivore,,,Peacock butterfly,,"Europe, Asia",,solitary,BrownYellowRedBlueBlack,Skin,,12 months,less than one ounce,1-2 inch body,After period of hibernation,Immediately,Up to 500 eggs,"Mice, birds",insect,,,,,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,3,,
Peacock Spider,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Araneae,Salticidae,Maratus,,Asia,"insects, spiders",eggs,,,birds,Brightly colored body,"jumping spider, rainbow peacock",3-6 months,,Carnivore,,,Peacock spider,,Australia,,,BrownYellowRedBlueWhiteGreenOrangePurpleLilac,Exoskeleton,,~1 year,,4-5mm,6-9 months,,100s of eggs,"birds, reptiles, insects",arachnid,,,,,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Peagle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackWhiteTan,Hair,,12 to 14 years,18 pounds,,,,,,,,,Fun-loving and gentle,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Peekapoo,Animalia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pekingese,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Pekingese,,,"Thought to be over 2,000 years old!",Working Dog,,Hair,,13 years,6kg (14lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pelican,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Pelecaniformes,Pelecanidae,Pelecanus,,Least Concern,,,,,,,,,Arid islands and coastal waters,Omnivore,,Flock,,,,Can have a wingspan of up to 3 meters!,,GreyBlackWhite,Feathers,40 mph,16 - 23 years,2.7kg - 15kg (6lbs - 33lbs),,,,,"Human, Cat, Coyote",Bird,106cm - 183cm (42in - 72in),Pouch hanging from underside of beak and keen eyesight,,,,,,183cm - 350cm (72in - 138in),,,6,,,"Fish, Crabs, Turtles",,,,"Ground or tree, depending on the species",,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Pembroke Welsh Corgi,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,"Low-set body, large erect ears, and stubby tail",,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnRedBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,12-15,22-30 lbs,,,,6-8,,,10-12 inches,,"Affectionate, fun-loving, independent, intelligent",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Penguin,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Sphenisciformes,Spheniscidae,,Aptenodytes Forsteri,Antarctica,,,,,,,,,Cold seas and rocky land,Omnivore,,Group,,,,Spends 75% of it's time hunting for food!,,GreyYellowBlackWhite,Feathers,40 mph,20 - 30 years,1kg - 35kg (2.2lbs - 75lbs),,,,,"Leopard Seals, Sharks, Killer Whale",Bird,40cm - 110cm (15.7in - 43in),"Short, sharp beak and slight webbed feet",,,Ocean,,,60cm - 130cm (23.6in - 21in),,,1,,,"Fish, Crabs, Squid",,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Blattodea,Ectobiidae,Blattella,Parcoblatta pennsylvanica,North-America,Decaying plant matter,Nymph,Colony,,Extermination by humans,Functional wings in males,Wood roach,34 days,,Omnivore,,,Wood roach,1,Eastern North America,,Cockroach,Brown,Exoskeleton,3 mph,12-18 months,0.105 g,0.75-1 in,10-12 months,,32 eggs per egg case,,Insect,0.25 in,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pere Davids Deer,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Cervidae,Elaphurus,Elaphurus davidianus,Asia,,Fawn,Social,"Less than 2,000",Loss of habitat and hunting,"Long legs, webbed feet, spread hooves","Milu, Elaphure",9 Months,Swamps and marshlands,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,6.5 ft - 7.21 ft,2 years and 3 months,3 Months,1,"Tigers, humans",,3.9 ft,"Long legs, webbed feet, spread hooves",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Peregrine Falcon,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Falconiformes,Falconidae,Falco,Falco peregrinus,Africa,"Birds, mammals, insects",Eyases,Pair,"140,000",Pesticide use,Dark head feathers and hooked beak,"Peregrine, duck hawk",,Various,Carnivore,,,Peregrine falcon,1,Global,,,BrownGreyWhite,Feathers,242 mph,15 years,0.3kg-1.5kg (0.7lbs-3.3lbs),0.3m-1.2m (1ft-4ft),3 years,2 months,2-5,"Eagles, owls",Falcon,0.25m-0.6m (0.7ft-2ft),,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,29-33Days,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Peringuey’s Adder,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Bitis,B. peringueyi,Africa,Lizards and geckos,,Solitary,,,Eyes on the top of their head!,"Peringuey's adder, Peringuey's desert adder, sidewinding adder, Namib dwarf sand adder, dwarf puff adder, Namib desert sidewinding adder, dwarf sand adder, Namib dwarf adder, and Namib desert viper.",,Desert,Carnivore,,Diurnal,,,,,,BrownGreyFawnTanLight-Brown,Scales,,,,8-10 inches,,,,,,,Strongly keeled scales that give it an almost furry appearance.,,,,,,,,,,,,Lizards from the Meroles genus.,,,,,,Lizards from the Meroles genus,,,,,,,,,,
Perro De Presa Canario,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnRedBlackBrindleSilver,Hair,,9 – 11 years,143 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Calm, Aloof, and Strong-Willed",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Persian,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,Asia,,,,,,,Persian longhair,,,Omnivore,4,,Persian,,,Thought to have originated in the Middle East!,Longhair,RedBlueBlackCreamOrangeChocolateLilacWhite-Brown,Hair,,10-17 years,7-12 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, loving and affectionate",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Peruvian Inca Orchid,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,South-America,,Puppy,,"about 1,000",,their hairlessness,"Inca Hairless Dog, Viringo, Dielmatian and Perro Sin Pelo del Per",,,Omnivore,,,Peruvian Inca Orchid,,,,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteTanPink,Hair,30 mph,12-14 years,,,,,3-5 puppies,,,,,"Loyal, affectionate, and dignified",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Peru,,,,,,,,,
Pesquet’s Parrot (Dracula Parrot),Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Psittaciformes,Psittaculidae,Psittrichas,Psittrichas fulgidus,Oceania,,,,"20,000 to 49,999","Habitat destruction, overhunting for its feathers",One month,"Vulturine parrot, devil’s parrot, Pesquet's Parrot",,Rainforest,Herbivore,,,Dracula parrot,,New Guinea,,,GreyRedBlack,,,It’s one of only three parrots with naked faces.,"20,000 to 49,999","Its black, featherless face",,"Vulturine parrot, devil’s parrot, Pesquet's Parrot",Two,"Humans, snakes, bats, birds of prey",Bird,"Habitat destruction, overhunting for its feathers",,Two,"Humans, snakes, bats, birds of prey",,,,9 to 9.8 inches,One month,,,,,,,,,"A mature, hollow tree",12 weeks,,,,,,,,,,,
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen,,,,,FawnBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,14 years,40 lbs,,,,,,Scent Hound,,,"Alert, friendly, and outgoing",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Petite Goldendoodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlueBlackWhiteTanCreamSilver,Hair,,10 to 15 years,20 lbs,,,,,,,,,Energetic and friendly,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pheasant,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Galliformes,Phasianidae,Phasianus,Phasianus Colchicus,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Grasslands, fields and wetlands",Omnivore,,Solitary,,,,Females lay between 8 and 12 eggs per clutch!,,BrownYellowRedBlackTanGreenOrange,Feathers,18 mph,7 - 10 years,0.9kg - 1.5kg (1.9lbs - 3.3lbs),53cm - 84cm (21in - 33in),,,,"Fox, Dog, Human",Bird,,Brightly coloured feathers and long tail of the male,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,71cm - 86cm (28in - 34in),,,10,,,"Insects, Berries, Seeds",,,,,,Insects,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Pied Ball Python,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Pythonidae,Python,Python regius,Africa,Rodents and birds,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,1-14 snakes,,Pied Ball Python,,,,,BrownWhiteTan,,,10-20 years on average,,3 to 6 feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Random white patches against brown or tan skin,,
Pied Tamarin,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Callitrichidae,Saguinus,Saguinus bicolor,South-America,,,,,,,,,Lowland tropical forest,Omnivore,2,Troop,,,,Only found in one area of Brazil!,,BrownRedBlackWhiteTan,Fur,24 mph,8 - 15 years,220g - 900g (7.7oz - 32oz),18cm - 30cm (7in - 12in),,,,"Hawks, Snakes, Wild Cats",Mammal,,"Small body size and long, thin tail",,,,,,,,,,,,"Fruit, Insects, Rodents",,,,,,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Pig,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Suidae,Sus,Sus scrofa scrofa,Asia,,,,,,,,,Forests and grassland,Omnivore,7,Herd,,,,"Thought to have been domesticated in 9,000 BC!",,BrownGreyBlackWhitePink,Hair,11 mph,8-15 years,30-350kg (66-770lbs),,,,,,Mammal,,,,,Eurasia,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,"Roots, Seeds, Leaves",,,,,,Roots,,,,,,,,,,
Pigeon,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Columbiformes,Columbidae,,,Africa,"Grain, seeds, berries, fruits, and occasionally insects, snails, earthworms.",,,400 million worldwide,Inference from humans either in the form of pest control or urbanization,White rump and metallic purple/ green iridescence on males,"common pigeon, rock dove",,"Often found in towns and cities, as well as farmlands, fields, and rocky cliffs",Omnivore,,,"Pigeon, dove",250,All continents except Antarctica,,,BrownGreyWhite,Feathers,95 mph,6 years,9.3-13.4 oz,11.8-14.2 inches,,,,,Bird,25-35 centimeters,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,19.7-26.4 inches,14-19 days,,,,,,,,,Buildings or rocky cliffs,12-19 days,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Pika,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Lagomorpha,Ochotonidae,Ochotona,Ochotona Minor,Asia,,,,,,,,,Mountainous areas,Herbivore,3,Solitary,,,,Found in mountainous regions and rocky areas,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan,Fur,15 mph,3-6 years,75-290g (2.6-10oz),,,,,"Weasel, Eagle, Dogs",Mammal,,,,,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,"Grasses, Weeds, Thistles",,,,,,Grasses,,,,,,,,,,
Pike Fish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Esociformes,Esocidae,Esox,Esox,Asia,"Mostly other fish, frogs, waterfowl",,,,,,,,Slow moving water,Carnivore,"100,000",,Pike,,,Apex freshwater predators with fearsome teeth!,,GreyBlueBlackWhite,Smooth,,12 - 15 years,,0.5m - 1.8m (20in - 71in),,,,,,,Elongated body and strong jaw,,,Eurasia,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,"Fish, Frogs, Insects",,,,,,Fish,,,,6 - 8,,,,,,
Pileated Woodpecker,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Piciformes,Picidae,Dryocopus,Dryocopus pileatus,North-America,Ants and other insects,,,1.9 million,"Cats, human activity",Bright red crest at top of head,"Wood hen, carpenter bird",,"Coniferous, mixed and hardwood forests",Omnivore,,,Pileated woodpecker,1,North America,,,GreyRed,,,12 years,8.8 to 12.3 ounces,16 to 19 inches,,,Four,"Weasels, squirrels, rat snakes, gray foxes",Bird,,,,,,,,26 to 30 inches,18 days,,,,,,,,,Holes bored in trees,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pine Marten,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mustelidae,Martes,,Asia,"Birds, insects, bird eggs, fruit, voles",Kit,Solitary,Unknown,Trapping,Splash of cream fur on its neck,European marten,28 days (After delayed implantation),"Pine forests, scrubs, rocky hills",Omnivore,,,Pine marten,8,Eurasia,,,BrownCream,Fur,,8-10 years,1lbs - 3lbs,1.5ft - 2.2 ft,2-3 years old,40 days,2-5,"Red foxes, eagles, owls, humans",Mammal,,,,,Eurasia,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pine Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Pituophis,Pituophis melanoleucus,North-America,"Rodents, birds, eggs",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,12 to 24,,Pine snake,,,,,BrownBlack,,,15 to 20 years,,4 to 6 feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,No,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pink Fairy Armadillo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Cingulata,Dasypodidae,Chlamyphorus,Chlamyphorus truncatus,South-America,,,,,,,,,Dry Grasslands and Sandy Plains,Omnivore,1,Solitary,,,,The smallest known species of Armadillo,,Pale Rose,Hard Shell,,5 - 10 years,120g (4.2 oz),90mm -115mm (3.5in - 4.5in),,,,Domestic Dogs,Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Ants, worms, plant material",,,,,,Ants,,,,,,,,,,
Pipefish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Syngnathiformes,Syngnathidae,Syngnathus,Syngnathinae,Ocean,Crustaceans and plankton,,Solitary,Unknown,Habitat changes,The tube-like snout,None,2 weeks,Oceans and estuaries,Carnivore,,,Pipefish,200,,,,YellowRedBlueGreen,Boney Plates,,5-10 years,Less than 0.5kg (1lb),2-65cm (1-26in),,,,"Gars, perch, drums, weakfish, and bass",Ray-finned fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,8.1-8.4 pH,,,,,,
Piranha,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Characiformes,Characidae,,,South-America,,,School,Unknown,Other animals,Strong bony jaws with finely serrated teeth,Caribe or piraya,4 to 6 weeks,"Rivers, floodplains, lakes and reservoirs",Omnivore,,,Piranha,,,Generally found in fast-flowing streams!,,GreyRedBlackMulti-colored,Scales,-3 mph,10 years,Up to 3 to 7 pounds,6 to 8 inches average,,,,"Dolphins, crocodiles, birds, turtles, humans",Characids,,Rounded head and a single row and triangular teeth,,,,,,,,,5000,,,"Insects, carrion, fish, crustaceans, worms",Fresh,,,,,Fish,,,,6.5 and 7.8,,,,,,
Pit Bull,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,"A stocky, muscular build and a short, smooth coat.",,,,Omnivore,5,,,,,,,BrownGreyFawnRedBlueBlackWhiteTanBlack-Brown,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,"Stubborn, loyal, friendly, obedient, intelligent",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,United Kingdom,,,,,,,,,
Pitador,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pitsky,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteBrindle,Hair,,12 to 16 years,80lbs,,,,,,,,,"Loyal, Affectionate, Active",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Platypus,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Monotremata,Ornithorhynchidae,Ornithorhynchus,Ornithorhynchus anatinus,Oceania,"Insect larvae, tadpoles, small fish",Baby Platypus,Solitary,"300,000",Habitat loss,Bill that looks like the beak of a duck,Duck-Billed Platypus,2 - 3 weeks,Freshwater rivers and streams,Carnivore,2,Nocturnal,Platypus,1,Eastern Australia and Tasmania,One of the only mammals to lay eggs!,Mammal,Dark Brown,Fur,22 mph,9 - 12 years,0.7kg - 2.4kg (1.5lbs - 5.3lbs),,2 years,5 months,,"Birds of prey, dogs, crocodiles",,39cm - 60cm (15.4in - 23.6in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pocket Beagle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyRedBlueBlackWhiteTanOrange,Hair,,10 - 15 years,15 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Energetic, determined, friendly, and curious",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pocket Pitbull,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,Flattened face with a bulky neck and large head.,,,,Omnivore,2-9,,,,,,,BrownFawnRedBlueBlackTanBrindleChocolate,,,11-13 years.,11-22 pounds.,,,,,,,12-16 inches.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pointer,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Pointer,,,"An independent, loyal and high energy breed!",Gun Dog,,Hair,,13 years,30kg (66lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Poison Dart Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Dendrobatidae,,,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Tropical jungle and wet forests,Carnivore,10,Solitary,,,,Inhabits the jungles of Central and South America!,,YellowRedBlueGreenOrange,Permeable,10 mph,2-4 years,2-7g (0.07-0.25oz),,,,,Snake,Amphibian,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,"Insects, Ants, Spiders",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Polar Bear,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Ursidae,Ursus,Ursus maritimus,Eurasia,"Seal, Walrus, Seabirds",Cub,Solitary,"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,,,,,,,,Europe,North-America,Ocean,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Polecat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mustelidae,Mustela,Mustela putorius,Africa,"Rodents, birds, frogs, lizards",Kit,Solitary,Unknown,Habitat loss,"Long, slender body",Chicken cat,42 days,"Grassland, wetlands, forest, steppe, woodlands",Carnivore,,Solitary,Polecat,5,"Europe, Africa, Asia, North America",,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Hair,15 mph,6-14 years,2 to 3.5 pounds,14 to 20 inches,1 year,30 days,3 to 7,Humans,Mammal,,,,,Asia,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Polish Lowland Sheepdog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteBeige,Hair,,12 to 14 years,50 lbs,,,,,,,,,Playful and a quick learner,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Polyphemus moth,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Lepidoptera,Saturniidae,Antheraea,Antheraea polyphemus,Central-America,,"Larvae, caterpillars",Solitary,"Millions, conservation status least concern","Climate change, habitat disturbance, artificial light, predation of pupae by squirrels",The eyespots on their hindwings,,10 days,"Cities, yards, farms, riversides, orchards, bogs, marshes, swamps, forests dominated by hardwoods such as oak, maple and birch",Omnivore,,,Polyphemus moth,1,Most of the United States and Canada,,,BrownPurpleBlack-BrownLight-Brown,Exoskeleton,,"Less than a week as an adult, three months overall",,4 to 6 inches,Same day of emerging from cocoons,,One to five eggs,"Squirrels, raccoons, mice, woodpeckers, other insects including wasps and ants",Moth,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pomapoo,Animalia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pomchi,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlueOrangeChocolateGrey-BrownBlonde,Hair,,13 to 18 years,,,,,,,,11 lbs.,,"Sassy, outgoing, and loyal",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pomeagle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhite,Hair,,12-15 years,25 lbs,,,,,,,,,Playful and intelligent,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pomeranian,Animalia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pomsky,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyRedBlueWhite,Hair,,13 to 15 years,30 lbs,,,,,,,,,Intelligent and confident,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pond Skater,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Hemiptera,Gerridae,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,Still water,Herbivore,200,,Pondskater,500,Worldwide,There are 500 different species!,,YellowTan,Shell,,,0.1g - 0.5g (0.004oz - 0.018oz),1.6mm - 3.6mm (0.06in - 0.14in),,,,"Fish, Frogs, Birds",,,Armoured shell and walk on water,,,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,,"Insects, Larvae",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Poochon,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyBlackTanCream,Hair,,12 to 15 years,6 to 17 pounds,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Poodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Poodle,,,"Intelligent, alert and active!",Gun Dog,BrownGreyRedBlueBlackWhiteCreamSilver,Hair,,16 years,70lbs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Poogle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,10 and 13 years,13 pounds,,,,,,,,,"Friendly, playful and rollicking",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pool Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Ranidae,Pelophylax,Pelophylax lessonae,Europe,,,,,,,,,Woodland ponds,Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,The rarest amphibian in the UK!,,BrownYellowBlackGreen,Permeable,5 mph,1 - 6 years,20g - 80g (0.7oz - 2.8oz),5cm - 9cm (1.9in - 3.5in),,,,"Foxes, Cats, Birds",Amphibian,,Spotted patterned skin and pointed snout,,,,,,,,,1500,,,"Insects, Moths, Spiders",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Porbeagle Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Lamniformes,Lamnidae,Lamna,Lamna nasus,Ocean,"Bony fish, squid, shell fish, and sharks",,Solitary,Unknown,Overfishing,"The massive, blade-like teeth","Atlantic Mackerel Shark, Bottle-nosed Shark, and Blue Dog",8 to 9 months,Oceans,Carnivore,,,Porbeagle Shark,1,,,,GreyBlueWhite,Rough,20 mph,,Up to 500lbs,1.5-3.6m (5-12ft),,,,Humans,Shark,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Porcupine,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Erethizontidae,Erethizon,Erethizon Dorsaum,Asia,,,,,,,,,Dense forests and grassland,Omnivore,1,Solitary,,,,There are 30 different species worldwide!,,BrownGreyYellowBlack,Spikes,2 mph,8-12 years,5.4-16kg (12-35lbs),,,,,"Owl, Eagles, Wolves",Mammal,,,,,Central-America,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,"Roots, Leaves, Berries",,,,,,Roots,,North-America,,,South-America,,,,,
Porpoise,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Phocoenidae,,,Europe,"Squid, Fish, Octopus, and Crustaceans","Pups, Calves",Social,"840,000","Commercial fishing nets, water pollution, and noise pollution","A triangular dorsal fin, rounded head",Puffin Pig,10-11 months,"Bays, estuaries, oceans, harbors, fjords, and rivers",Carnivore,One,Day and Night,Porpoise,7,"Off the coasts of Alaska, eastern United States, Greenland, western Africa, and western Europe","Surprisingly, not a dolphin!",,,Hair,34 mph,Varies by species,110-490 lbs.,4’7” – 7’7”,2-8 years,7-24 months,,"Orcas, Large Sharks, and Dolphins",,,,,,North-America,Ocean,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Possum,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Diprotodontia,Phalangeriformes,Phalangeridae,Phalangeriforme,Oceania,,,,,,,,,Bushland and rainforest,Omnivore,2,Solitary,,,,There are 69 species on the Australian continent!,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan,Fur,15 mph,5-8 years,0.1-14.5kg (0.22-32lbs),,,,,"Fox, Cat, Birds of Prey",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Insects, Leaves, Flowers",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Potoo,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Nyctibiiformes,Nyctibiidae,Nyctibius,"Nyctibius bracteatus, Nyctibius grandis, Nyctibius aethereus, Nyctibius leucopterus, Nyctibius maculosus, Nyctibius griseus, Nyctibius jamaicensis",Central-America,"Large insects, a bat or small bird occasionally",,,"Possibly in the millions, though the population trend of the common potoo is decreasing. The conservation status of the seven species of potoos is least concern.",habitat destruction,Its eyes,"Poor-me-ones, urutau",,Rainforest and forest edges,Carnivore,1,,Potoo,7,"South and Central America, Mexico, Hispaniola",,,BrownGreyRedBlackWhite,,,10 years,12.69 to 22.91 ounces,8.3 to 22.8 inches,,,1,"Monkeys, tayras, birds of prey",Bird,,,,,South-America,,,27.6 to 31.7 inches,one month,,,,,,,,,On a hollow in a tree limb,25 to 55 days,,,,1,,,,,,,
Potoroo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Diprotodontia,Potoroidae,Potorous,Potorous tridactylus,Oceania,"Insects, grass, roots, and cranberries",Joey,Solitary,,"Predation by foxes, feral cats, snakes, owls","Long, prehensile tail",rat-kangaroo and kangaroo rat,30 days,"Wet forests, scrublands",Omnivore,,,Potoroo,4,Australia,,Solitary,BrownGreyWhite,Fur,,5-7 years,,12-16 inches,1 year,5.5 months,1,"Feral cats, red foxes, owls",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Australia,,,,,,,,,
Prairie Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Sciuridae,Cynomys,,Central-America,"Roots, grasses, seeds, and insects",Pups,ColonyFamily units,Unknown,Hunting and loss of habitats,The sharp digging claws,Ground squirrel,1 month,Prairies,Omnivore,,,Prairie Dog,5,Western United States and Mexico,,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan,Hair,35 mph,3-4 years on average,0.5-1.8kg (1-4lbs),30-40cm (12-16in),1 year,1-2 months,3-8 pups,"Coyotes, badgers, ferrets, foxes, and birds of prey",Mammal,15-18cm (6-7.3in),,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Prairie Rattlesnake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,,Viperidae,,Crotalus viridis,Central-America,"mice, rats, rabbits, birds, prairie dogs",hatchling,Solitary,"100,000",habitat loss and intentional persecution,tail rattle,"Western rattlesnake, Great Plains rattlesnake",3-4 months,"grasslands, plains, foothills, and mountains",Carnivore,25,Solitary,Prairie rattlesnake,32,,,,BrownGreyGreen,Scales,18 mph,,,,,,25,"Coyotes, hawks, eagles, foxes, and king snakes",,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Western United States,,,,,,,,,
Prawn,Animalia,Arthropoda,,Decapoda,Dendrobranchiata,,Dendrobranchiata,Ocean,,,,,,,,,"Rocky, coastal waters",Omnivore,100,,Prawn,,,Closely related to crabs and lobsters!,,GreyBlackWhitePink,Shell,,2 - 4 years,,,,,,,"Fresh, Brackish, Salt",,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, Insects, Plankton",Saltwater,,,,,Fish,,,,6.5 - 9.0,,,,,,
Praying Mantis,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Mantodea,Mantidae,,,Africa,"Anything it can handle including crickets, mosquitoes, grasshoppers, moths, small vertebrates such as lizards and frogs and other mantises. Really big mantises even take hummingbirds.",Nymph,Solitary,In the millions at least. Most are of least concern though the European mantis’ status is endangered in Germany.,Predators,"Their raptorial arms, which are held in the prayerful position that gives the insect its name.",,11 days,"Grassland, tropical rainforests, meadows, deserts, gardens",Carnivore,,,Praying mantis,,"Africa, Asia, Europe, North America",,,BrownGreyYellowBlackGreen,Exoskeleton,0.5 mph,"One year in the wild, two in captivity",0.14 to 0.18 ounces,"Females 2.75 to as long as 5 inches, males smaller",About 10 weeks to 6 months,,100 to 600,"Snakes, spiders, lizards, bats, birds, small mammals",Insect,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,North-America,,,Oceania,South-America,,,,
Proboscis Monkey,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Cercopithecidae,Nasalis,Nasalis larvatus,Asia,"Leaves, Shoots, Fruits",Infant,Troop,"7,000",Habitat loss,"Long, fleshy nose and swollen stomach",Long-Nosed Monkey,166 days,Coastal mangroves and riverine forests,Omnivore,1,Diurnal,Proboscis Monkey,2,Borneo,Natively found on the island of Borneo!,Mammal,BrownGreyRedWhiteTanOrange,Fur,15 mph,15 - 20 years,7kg - 22kg (15lbs - 48lbs),,4 - 5 years,7 months,,"Clouded Leopard, Crocodile, Human",,53cm - 76cm (21in - 30in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pronghorn,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Antilocapridae,Antilocapra,Antilocapra americana,Central-America,,Fawn,Herd,"800,000",Man,Pronghorns annually grow horns that can be up to 30.5 cm (12in) long.,"pronghorn antelope, pronghorn goats",235 days,Dry plains and deserts,Herbivore,,,Pronghorns,1,Western United States and Mexico,,Herd,BlackWhiteTan,Hair,65 mph,10 years,41kg-68kg (90lbs-150lbs,1.4m(4.5ft),24 months,4-5 months,1 or 2,,,.71m-1.25m(34in-41in),,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pudelpointer,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlack,Hair,,11 to 14 years,70 lbs,,,,,,,,,A people pleaser and intelligent,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Puff Adder,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Bitis,Bitis arietans,Africa,"Rodents, frogs, birds, insects, and other reptiles",,Solitary,,,,"African puff adder, common puff adder",,,Carnivore,,,puff adder,,,,,BrownGreyBlackTanGoldenLight-Brown,Scales,,13 to 16 years,,two to five feet,,,20 to 50 live young,,reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pufferfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Tetraodontiformes,Tetraodontidae,,Tetraodontidae,Ocean,,,Solitary,unknown,habitat loss,inflatable air sack,"Blowfish, balloonfish, swellfish",4-7 days,Tropics,Carnivore,,,Pufferfish,,,The second most poisonous creature in the world!,,BrownGreyYellowBlueWhite,Spikes,,10 years,20-30 lbs,1 inch - 2 feet,,,,"Humans, Sharks, Large Fish",Tetraodontidae,,Inflatable body and sharp poisonous spikes,,,,,,,,,6,,,"algae, invertebrates, shellfish",Salt,,,,,,,,,5.7 - 6.4,,,,,,
Puffin,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Charadriiformes,Alcidae,Fratercula,Fratercula arctica,Eurasia,"Sandeel, Herring, Sprat",Chick,Colony,Decreasing,Hunting and Pollution,"Brightly coloured, triangular bill","Atlantic Puffin, Tufted Puffin, Horned Puffin, Rhinoceros Auklet",,Sea and coastal regions,Carnivore,,Diurnal,Puffin,4,Northern Hemisphere,Can remain in the water for up to 2 minutes!,Bird,GreyBlackWhite,Feathers,55 mph,15 - 30 years,368.5g - 481.9g (13oz - 17oz),,4 - 5 years,,,"Gulls, Skuas, Foxes",,28cm - 32cm (11in - 12.6in),,,,Europe,North-America,Ocean,47cm - 63cm (18.5in - 24.8in),45 days,2 months,1,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pug,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Pug,,,"Fun and sociable, yet stubborn!",Mastiff,,Hair,,14 years,8kg (18lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pugapoo,Animalia,,,,,,,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Puggle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnRedBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,10 to 15 years,30 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Active, friendly, energetic, intelligent, and playful",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pugshire,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownRedBlueBlackWhiteSilver,Hair,,12-15 years,12 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Active, loving, and affectionate",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Puma,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Puma,Felis concolor,Central-America,"Rats, Deer, Sheep",Cub,Solitary,"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),,2 - 3 years,2 months,,,,1.1m - 2m (43in - 78.7in),,,,North-America,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pumi,Animalia,Arthropoda,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyRedBlackSilverSandy,Hair,,12 to 13 years,33 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Hard-working, excitable",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Purple Emperor Butterfly,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Lepidoptera,Nymphalidae,Apatura,Apatura iris,Asia,,,,,,,,,Deciduous woodland,Omnivore,100,,Purple Emperor,1,Britain and Europe,Inhabits deciduous forests!,,BrownYellowBlueBlackWhiteOrangePurple,Hair,,,,6.2cm - 7.4cm (2.4in - 2.9in),,,,"Bats, Frogs, Birds",,,"Long, curled tongue and brightly coloured wings",,,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,,"Larvae, Sap, Dung",,,,,,Larvae,,,,,,,,,,
Purple Finch,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Fringillidae,Haemorhous,Haemorhous purpureus,North-America,Insercts,,,6.4 million,Competition with other finches,Red-colored plumage,American rosefinch,,Forests and urban environments,Omnivore,,,Purple finch,1,North America,,,BrownRedBlackWhite,,,Up to 14 years,25g,6in,,,,"Cats, dogs, hawks, squirrels, jays, grackles, barn owls, merlins, and American kestrels",Bird,6in,,,,,,,10in,14 days,,,,,,,,,Tree branches,13 - 16 days,"Seeds, buds, fruits, and insects",,,1,,,,,,,
Puss Moth,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Lepidoptera,Notodontidae,Cerura,Cerura vinula,Africa,,,,,,,,,Dense woodland,Omnivore,15,,Puss Moth,1,Europe and North Africa,Caterpillars squirt formic acid!,,BrownGreyYellowBlueBlackWhiteGreen,Hairs,,,,5cm - 8cm (1.9in - 3.1in),,,,"Bats, Rats, Birds",,,Black and white markings and dangerous nature of the caterpillar,,,Europe,,,,,,,,,Willow and Poplar Leaves,,,,,,Willow Leaves,,,,,,,,,,
Pygmy Hippopotamus,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Hippopotamidae,Hippopotamus,Choeropsis liberiensis,Africa,"Grasses, Fruits, Leaves",Calf,Solitary,"3,000",Hunting and habitat loss,Webbed toes and barrel-shaped body,Dwarf Hippopotamus,7 months,"Hot, lowland rainforest",Herbivore,1,Nocturnal,Pygmy Hippopotamus,2,West Africa,Spends more time on land than in water!,Mammal,PinkLight GreyDark Grey,Leather,18.6 mph,30 - 40 years,160kg - 270kg (350lbs - 600lbs),1.5m - 1.7m (5ft - 5.5ft),4 - 5 years,8 months,,"Leopards, Pythons, Crocodiles",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pygmy Marmoset (Finger Monkey),Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Callitrichidae,Cebuella,Callithrix pygmaea,South-America,,,,,,,,,Outskirts of tropical rainforest,Omnivore,2,Troop,,,,The smallest species of monkey in the world!,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan,Fur,24 mph,8-12 years,120-140g (4.2-4.9oz),,,,,"Birds, Snakes, Wildcats",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Tree Sap, Fruit, Spiders, Insects",,,,,,Tree Sap,,,,,,,,,,
Pygora Goat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Capra,Capra aegagrus hircus,North-America,,Kid,Herd,unknown,Poor care,Growth of three types of fleeces,Miniature Angora goat,148-155 days,Farmland,Herbivore,,,Pygora goat,1,America,,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Fur,,12-15 years,"75-95 lbs. for males, 64-75 lbs. for females.",,4-6 months,12 weeks,1-3,"Dogs, coyotes, birds of prey, bobcats, foxes.",Mammal,"23 inches for males, 18 inches for females",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pyrador,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyYellowBlackTanChocolate,Hair,,10-12 years,100 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Loyal, protective, affectionate, alert, intelligent",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Pyredoodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Quagga,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Perissodactyla,Equidae,Equus,†Equus quagga quagga,Africa,,foal,Herd,zero,humans,stripes that disappear below the neck,,12 months,grasslands,Herbivore,,,quagga,,South Africa,,,BrownBlackWhite,Fur,40 mph,,250kg-300kg (551lbs-661lbs),257cm (101in),3-3.5 years,11 months,1,"lions, humans",mammal,125cm-135cm (49in-53in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Quail,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Galliformes,Phasianidae,Coturnix,Coturnix Coturnix,Africa,,,,,,,,,Woodland and forest areas,Omnivore,,Solitary,,,,Inhabits woodland and forest areas worldwide!,,BrownBlueBlackWhite,Feathers,15 mph,3 - 5 years,70g - 140g (2.4oz - 4.9oz),,,,,"Cats, Snakes, Raccoons",Bird,11cm - 20cm (4.5in - 7.8in),Small body size and brightly coloured eggs,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,30cm - 37cm (12in - 14.6in),,,6,,,"Seeds, Flowers, Insects",,,,,,Seeds,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Queen snake,Animalia,,,,,,,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Quetzal,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Trogoniformes,Trogonidae,"Pharomachrus, Euptilotis","Pharomachrus, Euptilotis",Central-America,"Fruits, Berries, Insects",Chick,Solitary,"50,000",Habitat loss and capture,Soft and deep but loud calls,Trogon,,High and moist cloud forests,Omnivore,,Crepuscular,Quetzal,6,Central America,The tail feathers of the male can be 1m long!,Bird,BrownGreyRedBlueWhiteGreen,Feathers,,20 - 25 years,200g - 225g (7oz - 8oz),,5 - 6 years,,,"Squirrels, Owls, Hawks",,35cm - 40.5cm (14in - 16in),,,,South-America,,,,18 days,4 weeks,2,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Quokka,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Diprotodontia,Macropodidae,Setonix,Setonix brachyurus,Oceania,"Grasses, Leaves, Fruits",Joey,Family units,"20,000",Habitat loss,"Rounded body, ears and snout",,27 days,Dense vegetation close to water,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,,"Foxes, Cats, Dogs",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Quoll,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Dasyuromorphia,Dasyuridae,Dasyurus,Dasyurus Viverrinus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,Woodland and grassland,Omnivore,4,Solitary,,,,Found across Australia and Papua New Guinea!,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan,Fur,15 mph,3-6 years,1.3-7kg (3-15.4lbs),,,,,"Human, Snakes, Crocodiles",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fruit, Nuts, Small animals and reptiles",,,,,,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Rabbit,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Lagomorpha,Leporidae,Oryctolagus,Oryctolagus cuniculus,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Forest thickets, meadows and woodland",Herbivore,6,Group,,,,There are more than 50 different species!,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan,Fur,2.4 mph,4-9 years,0.5-3kg (1.1-6.6lbs),,,,,"Foxes, wolves, bobcats, eagles, owls, coyotes",Mammal,,,,,Asia,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,"Clover, Grass, Crunchy vegetables",,,,,,Clover,,North-America,,,,,,,,
Raccoon,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Procyonidae,Procyon,Procyon lotor,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Woodland areas close to water,Omnivore,5,Solitary,,,,Known to wash their food before eating it!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Fur,15 mph,12-16 years,3.5-9kg (7.7-19.8lbs),,,,,"Bobcat, Foxes, Wolves, Mountain Lions",Mammal,,,,,Europe,North-America,South-America,,,,,,,"Fish, Nuts, Berries, Corn",,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Raccoon Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Nyctereutes,Nyctereutes procyonoides,Asia,,,,,,,,,Thick forests close to water,Carnivore,8,Pack,,,,The only hibernating canine!,,BrownYellowBlackTan,Fur,25 mph,3 - 8 years,3kg - 10kg (6.6lbs - 22lbs),50cm - 65cm (19.6in - 26in),,,,"Foxes, Wolves, Wildcats",Mammal,,Dexterous front paws and pointed snout,,,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,,"Frogs, Fish, Rodents",,,,,,Frogs,,,,,,,,,,
Radiated Tortoise,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Testudines,Testudinidae,Astrochelys,Astrochelys radiata,Africa,"Grasses, Fruits, Flowers",Hatchling,Solitary,Declining,Habitat loss,,Sokake,,Dry tropical forest,Herbivore,,Diurnal,Radiated Tortoise,1,southern Madagascar,The most protected tortoise in the world!,Reptile,BrownYellowBlackTanGreen,Scales,0.3 mph,30 - 80 years,2.2kg - 16kg (4.9lbs - 35lbs),30cm - 41cm (12in - 16in),15 - 20 years,,,"Birds, Reptiles, Humans",,,High domed protective shell and yellow limbs,,,,,,,4 - 7 months,,3,,,,,1 month,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Ragamuffin,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,North-America,,,,,,"Loveable purrsonalities – Ragamuffins are docile, friendly and have a sweet temperament.",,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlueWhiteDark Brown,Hair,,18 years,20lbs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Ragdoll,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,North-America,,,,,,,Floppy cat,,,Omnivore,4,,Ragdoll,,,One of the larger breeds of domestic cat!,Mediumhair,BrownFawnBlueBlackWhiteCreamChocolateLilacGolden,Hair,,about 15 years,15-to-20 pounds,,,,,,,,,"Affectionate, calm and friendly",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Raggle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhiteCream,Hair,,12 to 15 years,20 lbs,,,,,,,,,Strong-willed and energetic,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Rainbow Boa,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Boidae,Epicrates,Epicrates cenchria,Central-America,"Rodents, small birds, small lizards, some aquatic animals.",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,"Rainbow boa, slender boa.",,,,,BrownRedWhiteBlack-Brown,Scales,,20+ years,,4-6 feet,,,12-25 babies,,,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Rat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Muridae,Rattus,Rattus rattus,Africa,,,,,,,,,Underground close to human settlements,Omnivore,8,Solitary,,,,Omnivores that eat anything!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Fur,8 mph,2-5 years,200-900g (0.4-2lbs),,,,,"Owls, Snakes, Raccoon, Cats",Mammal,,,,,Antarctica,Asia,Central-America,,,,,,,"Eggs, Nuts, Potatoes, Corn",,,,,,Eggs,,Eurasia,,,Europe,North-America,Oceania,,South-America,
Rat Snakes,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,various,various,Asia,"Rats, mice, birds, bird eggs, lizards",Hatchlings,Solitary,,"Vehicles on roads, human encroachment",,"Corn snake, rat snake, bush snake,",2-3 months,Dense rainforest jungles to arid deserts.,Carnivore,,Diurnalor Nocturnal Depending on Region and Season,,50,,,,,,,,,,,,Anywhere from 3-20 eggs,"Birds of prey, other snakes, weasels, coyotes, badgers.",,,,"Generally mellow, but some species are more aggressive.",,Central-America,Eurasia,Europe,,,,12,,,Rats and mice,,,,"Hollow logs, leaf litter",,,,North-America,,,Oceania,South-America,,,,
Rat Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Rat Terrier,,,,,FawnBlueBlackWhiteChocolate,Hair,,15 - 18 years,35 lbs,,,,,,Terrier,,,Perceptive and stubborn,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Rattlesnake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Crotalus,,Central-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,It's venom digests it's prey before it even swallows it!,,,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,,,North-America,South-America,,,,,,,,,Saltwater,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Red Diamondback Rattlesnake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Crotalus,C. ruber,Central-America,"mice, rats, rabbits, squirrels, lizards, snakes",neonate,Solitary,,"Habitat destruction, juveniles are susceptible to predation by roadrunners, other snakes, owls.",Rattle and black & white bands on tail,"Red diamond rattlesnake, red rattlesnake, red diamond snake, red diamond-backed rattlesnake, red rattler, and western diamond rattlesnake.",,"coastal scrub brush, desert",Carnivore,5-15,NocturnalDiurnal,Red diamond rattlesnake,,"Baja California and southwestern California, US",,,GreyRedLight-Brown,Scales,,13-15 years,,,,,up to 25,"owls, roadrunners, king snakes",,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,Yes,Low,rodents,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Red Finch,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Fringillidae,Haemorhous,Haemorhous mexicanus,Central-America,"Grains, seeds, flowers",Chick,Social,67 million - 1.7 billion in North America,Captured for pets,Bright red breast of male,House finch,12 to 17 days,"Desert grassland, open desert, oak savannah, suburban areas, shrubland",Herbivore,,,Red finch,3,"United States, Canada, Mexico",,Social,BrownRedWhite,Feathers,,139 months,0.67 to 0.78 oz,5.5 i,1 year,19 days,3-6,"Domesticated cats, skunks, hawks, raccoons, snakes, rats, Blue jays",Bird,3-4 in,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Red Fox,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Vulpes,Vulpes vulpes,Africa,"Rabbits, mice, voles, birds, frogs, fish, eggs, and fruits and vegetables",Kits or pups,Family units,Millions,Hunting,The bushy tail,Silver fox or cross fox,49-55 days,"Forests, grasslands, tundra, prairie, deserts, and mountains",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,36-42 inches,10 months,56-70 days,1-13,"Wolves, cougars, lynxes, bobcats, eagles, and owls",,16 inches,,,,Asia,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Oceania,,,,,,,,
Red Knee Tarantula,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Araneae,Theraphosidae,Brachypelma,Brachypelma smithi,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Semi-desert and scrub land,Carnivore,40,Solitary,,,,,,BrownRedBlackWhite,Hair,18 mph,20-30 years,15-16g (0.5-0.6oz),,,,,"Birds, Reptiles, Mammals",Arthropoda,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Insects, Small mammals and reptiles",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Red Panda,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Ailuridae,Ailurus,Ailurus fulgens,Asia,"Bamboo, Berries, Eggs",Cub,Solitary,"less than 3,000",Habitat loss,Rusty coloured thick fur and striped face,"Lesser Panda, Fire Fox",4 months,High-altitude mountain forest,Omnivore,3,Nocturnal,Red Panda,1,Himalayas,"There are less than 3,000 left in the wild!",Mammal,BrownRedWhite,Fur,24 mph,8 - 12 years,3kg - 6.2kg (7lbs - 14lbs),60cm - 120cm (24in - 47in),18 months,5 months,,"Snow Leopard, Marten, Human",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Red Squirrel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Sciuridae,Tamiasciurus,Tamiasciurus hudsonicus,North-America,,Kits or pups,Solitary,Unknown,Competition for resources with other animals,The red-colored fur,Pine squirrel and chickaree,1 month,Hardwood and conifer forests,Omnivore,,,Red Squirrel,1,,,,BrownGreyRedWhite,Hair,15 mph,5 years on average,200-300g (7-10oz),25-38cm (10-15in),1 year,70 days,1-8 pups,"Weasels, martens, minks, foxes, lynx, snakes, eagles, owls, and hawks",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Nuts, seeds, mushrooms, flowers, sap, insects, and bird eggs",,,,,,,,,,
Red Tail Boa (common boa),Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Boidae,Boa,Boa constrictor,Central-America,,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,boa constrictor,,,,,BrownGreyCreamMulti-colored,,,20-30 years,,,,,10-65,,,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Red Wolf,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus rufus,North-America,,Cub,,,,,,,Coastal prairie and marshland,Carnivore,5,Pack,,,,Only 100 in the wild!,,BrownGreyRedBlackWhite,Fur,46 mph,10 - 12 years,18kg - 41kg (40lbs - 90lbs),95cm - 120cm (37in - 47in),,,,"Wolves, Coyotes, Humans",Mammal,,Reddish fur and thin white legs,,,,,,,,,,,,"Deer, Rodents, Raccoons",,,,,,Deer,,,,,,,,,,
Red-Bellied Black Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Elapidae,Pseudechis,Pseudechis porphyriacus,Oceania,"Lizards, fish, frogs, and other snakes",Neonates or snakelets,,Unknown,"The cane toad, whose venom is toxic to red-bellied black snakes.","The top part of its body is a shiny solid black, while the underbelly is several shades of red","Common black snake, red-belly, RBBS, and several indigenous names, including ""djirrabidi""",,"Woodlands, grasslands, forests, swamps and other wetlands, streams, and shallow rivers",Carnivore,,,Red-Bellied Black Snake,1,,,,RedBlack,Scales,,"12 years in captivity, wild unknown",,4.5 - 6 feet,,,5 - 18 live young,,,,Female red-bellied black snakes have a different hinge mechanism in their jaw from males.,Mild,,,,,,,,,Yes,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Red-Billed Quelea Bird,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Ploceidae,Quelea,Quelea quelea,Africa,Insects,Hatchling,Flock,Over 1 billion,Humans,Bright red bill,"Weaver bird, red-billed dioch",10 to 12 days,"Forest, shrublands, farms",Omnivore,,,Quelea bird,1,Africa,,"Flock, colony",BrownRedPurple,Feathers,25 mph,2 years,1 ounce,10 to 12 inches,1 year,10 days,1-5,Humans,Bird,2 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Red-Eared Slider,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Testudines,Emydidae,Trachemys,Trachemys scripta elegans,Africa,"Insects and their larvae, spiders, crawfish, freshwater clams and sponges, eggs, snails, fish, slugs, small amphibians and reptiles",hatchling,Solitary,millions,none,The red stripe behind its ear,none,60 to 95 days,"In forests or savannas near freshwater bodies. The water needs to be shallow, sluggish and full of plant and animal life and places for the turtle to bask.",Omnivore,,,Red-eared slider,,,,,YellowGreen,Shell,12 mph,30 years,8.5 ounces,5 to 8 inches but can grow to 12 inches. Females are larger.,"Two to five years for males, five to eight years for females",,Two to 20 eggs,"Snakes, alligators, waterbirds, crows, opossums, large fish, skunks, raccoons, minks, otters, foxes, armadillos, coyotes and humans. White tailed deer and foxes eat their eggs.",reptile,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,North-America,,,Oceania,,,,,
Red-Eyed Tree Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Hylidae or Anura,Phyllomedusidae,Agalychnis,Agalychnis callidryas,Central-America,"Insects, bacteria, plankton, smaller frogs",tadpole,Solitary,"Population unknown, but stable. Conservation status is least concern.","Pollution, habitat loss, climate change",Its huge red eyes,Rana-de árbol ojos rojos,6-10 days,Around ponds and rivers in tropical rainforests,Carnivore,,,Red-eyed tree frog,1,"Mexico, Central America, Colombia",,"Army, Knot",YellowRedBlueGreenOrange,Skin,,Up to five years,0.2 to 0.5 ounces,2-3 inches,two years,,40,"Bats, snakes, humans prey on adults, predatory insects and fish prey on tadpoles",Amphibian,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Red-handed Tamarin,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Callitrichidae,Saguinus,Saguinus midas,South-America,,,,,,,,,Lowland tropical forest,Omnivore,2,Troop,,,,Red hair on hands on feet!,,BrownRedBlackGoldTan,Fur,24 mph,8 - 15 years,220g - 900g (7.7oz - 32oz),18cm - 30cm (7in - 12in),,,,"Hawks, Snakes, Wild Cats",Mammal,,"Small body size and long, thin tail",,,,,,,,,,,,"Fruit, Insects, Rodents",,,,,,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Red-Headed Vulture,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Accipitriformes,Accipitridae,,Sarcogyps calvus,Asia,Carcasses and pirated prey,,,"Less than 10,000",Nesting challenges and poisoning of food sources,Bright red head," Asian king vulture, Pondicherry vulture, Indian black vulture",,"Foothills, river valleys, wetlands, open country",Carnivore,,,Red-Headed Vulture,1,Northern India,,,BrownRedBlack,Feathers,30 mph,,,30 inches,,,1-3,,Bird,,,,,,,,8.5,45 days,,1,,,,,,,Crown of tall trees,,,,,1,,,,,,,
Red-Lipped Batfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Lophiiformes,Ogcocephalidae,Ogcocephalus,Ogcocephalus darwini,South-America,"Smaller fish, shrimp, mollusks, worms, crabs",,Solitary,Unknown,Climate change,Its red lips,Galapagos batfish,,"Reef, soft bottom of the ocean near the shore",Carnivore,,,Red-lipped batfish,2,,,,GreyRedWhiteLight-Brown,Scales,,Up to 12 years,Less than 2 pounds,8 inches,,,,None,Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,8.0 to 8.5,,,,,,
Red-winged blackbird,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Icteridae,Agelaius,Agelaius phoeniceus,Central-America,"Seeds, grains, nuts, insects, snails, frogs",,,More than 200 million,Habitat loss,The glossy back feathers and red markings of the male,,,"Wetlands, woodlands, and grasslands",Omnivore,,,Red-winged Blackbird,1,North America,,,BrownYellowRedBlackWhite,Feathers,30 mph,,41-71g,8 inches on average,,,,"Raccoons, minks, owls, and raptors",Bird,,,,,North-America,,,12-15 inches,3-11 days,,,,,,,,,"Cattails, sedges, grasses, and other vegetation",10-14 days,,,,1,,,,,,,
Redback Spider,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,aranae,Theridiidae,Latrodectus,Latrodectus hasselti,Asia,"Insects, sometimes smaller snakes, birds, lizards other spiders, including other redback spiders.","Hatchlings, spiderlings",Solitary,"Possibly millions, but its conservation status is not evaluated",Humans,Its red stripe,"Kanna-jeri spider, Murra-ngura spider, red-striped spider, Kapara spider, red spot spider, jockey spider, redback widow",Eight days,"Inside human dwellings and constructs, sometimes savannas, deserts or chaparral.",Carnivore,,,Redback spider,1,"Oceania, Southeast Asia, Iran, India, and Japan",,,BrownRedBlack,Exoskeleton,,6 months to 3 years,0.035 ounces,0.12 to 0.39 inches,90-100 days,,40-500,"Other spiders, including giant daddy long legs, spider wasps, mantid lacewings.",Arachnid,,,,,Europe,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Redbone Coonhound,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,RedWhite,Hair,,11 – 12 years,70 lbs.,,,,,,,,,"Loyal, friendly, and energetic.",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Redtail Catfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Siluriformes,Pimelodidae,Phractocephalus,Phractocephalus hemioliopterus,South-America,"Fish, worms, crabs, shrimp, insects",,Solitary,Unknown,Humans,Red fins,,4 to 5 days,"Rivers, streams",Carnivore,,,Redtailed catfish,1,,,,BrownRedBlack,Scales,,10 to 15 years,40 to 90 pounds,3 to 6 feet,,,,Humans,Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Reef Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Carcharhiniformes,Carcharhinidae,,,Ocean,"Bony fish, octopus, squid, rays and stingrays, sea lions, marine iguanas, trash, shrimp and crabs",,Solitary/Group,"Tens of thousands, but populations are declining","Habitat destruction, pollution, overfishing",Their beauty,"Blunt head shark, light-tip shark, whitetip shark, reef whitetip shark, blacktip shark, black-finned shark, blackfin reef shark, reef blacktip shark, guliman, black-vee whaler, bronze whaler, Fowler's whaler shark, graceful shark, graceful whaler shark, school shark, longnose blacktail shark, shortnose blacktail shark",7 to 14 months,"Coral reefs, lagoons, mangroves, grassy sea bed",Carnivore,,,Reef shark,5,,,,GreyWhiteGrey-Brown,Rough,31 mph,13 to 25 years,30 to 430 pounds,5.2 to 11 feet in length,,,,"Humans, other sharks",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,8.1,,,,,,
Reindeer,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Cervidae,Rangifer,Rangifer Tarandus,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,Forests close to the Arctic tundra,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,Also known as the Caribou,,BrownGreyWhiteTan,Fur,50 mph,12-15 years,60-320kg (132-705lbs),,,,,,Mammal,,,,,Europe,North-America,Ocean,,,,,,,"Grass, Herbs, Berries",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Rhinoceros,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Perissodactyla,Rhinocerotidae,,Rhinocerotidae,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Tropical bushland, grassland and savannas",Herbivore,1,Solitary,,,,It's horns are made from keratin!,,BrownGreyBlack,Leather,30 mph,35-50 years,"800-3,500kg (1,765-7,716lbs)",,,,,"Human, Wild cats",Mammal,,,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Fruit, Berries, Leaves",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Rhombic Egg-Eater Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Dasypeltis,Dasypeltis scabra,Africa,,hatchlings or snakelets,,Unknown,,"These snakes don't have teeth! Instead, they have ridges in their mouth and throat to hold eggs and projections in their spine to pierce the shell.",Egg-eating snake or the common egg-eater,,These snakes thrive almost anywhere except in extreme deserts and in forests with closed canopies.,Carnivore,,Nocturnal,Rhombic Egg-Eater Snake,2,,,,BrownYellowTanGrey-Brown,,,13 to 22 years,,40 to 46 inches,,,,Snake-eating eagles and other predators,,,Dark rhomboid-shaped spots on its back,,,Asia,,,,,,,No,Medium,,,,,,,Bird's eggs,,,,,,,,,,
Ribbon Eel,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Anguilliformes,Muraenidae,Rhinomuraena,Rhinomuraena quaesita,Africa," Crustaceans, small fish",,Solitary,unknown,Caught as exotic pets,Brightly colored body,"Ribbon moray, Leaf-nosed moray, Bernis eel",unknown,coral reefs,Carnivore,,,Eel,223,,,,YellowBlueBlack,Skin,,up to 20 years,,,,,,"Large fish, sea birds",Anguilliformes,,,,,Asia,Oceania,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,8.1-8.4,,,,,,
Ribbon Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Thamnophis,Thamnophis sauritus,Central-America,"Frogs, fish, salamanders",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,3-26 live young,,Ribbon Snake,,,,,BrownYellowBlueBlackWhiteOlive,,,10-11 years,,18-35 inches,,,,,,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Brown, black, olive with a tan, white, blue or yellow stripe",,
Ringed Kingfisher,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Coracliformes,Alcedinidae,Megaceryle,Megaceryle torquata,North-America,"Fish, frogs, crustaceans",Chick,Solitary,"20,000,000","Habitat loss, predators",Rust-colored breast,Collared kingfisher,23 days,"Marshes, riverbanks",Carnivore,,,Ringed kingfisher,,North and South America,,,GreyFawnWhite,Feathers,25 mph,5 to 10 years,10 to 12 ounces,12 to 16 inches,1 year,5 weeks,3-6,Raptors,,3 to 6 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Rinkhals Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Elapidae,Hemachatus,Hemachatus haemachatus,Africa,"Frogs, toads, rodents",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,20-35 live snakelets,,Rinkhals,,,,,YellowBlackWhite,,,20-25 years,,3ft-3.5 ft,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Yes,Low,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
River Jack Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Bitis,Bitis nasicornis,Africa,"Rodents, amphibians, fish, and other small mammals",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,6-35 eggs,,River jack snake,,,,,Multi-colored,,,8 years on average,,Up to 4 feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Yes,Medium,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
River Otter,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Musteliodae,Lontra,Lontra canadensis,North-America," Fish, frogs, crayfish, birds, and reptiles",Pups or kittens,SolitaryGroupPair,"Over 100,000",Loss of habitat,"Long, narrow body","American otter, fish otter",58 days,"Ponds, lakes, rivers",Carnivore,,,river otter,13,North America,,social,Brown,Fur,15 mph,nine years,18 pounds,3 to 4 feet,2 to 3 years,14 weeks,one to six,"Bobcats, coyotes, alligators, raptors",mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
River Turtle,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Testudines,,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Slow-moving rivers, streams and ponds",Omnivore,35,Solitary,,,,Inhabits freshwater habitats around the world!,,BrownYellowBlackGreen,Shell,2.4 mph,10-30 years,0.5-8kg (1.1-18lbs),,,,,"Fox, Dog, Human",Reptile,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Aquatic Plants, Fruits, Fish, Molluscs",,,,,,Aquatic Plants,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Robin,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Muscicapidae,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Woodland, farmland and hedgerows",Omnivore,,Solitary,,,,There are more than 45 species in Australia alone!,,BrownWhiteOrange,Feathers,18 mph,1 - 3 years,16g - 22g (0.5oz - 0.7oz),12.5cm - 14cm (5in - 5.5in),,,,"Cats, Dogs, Raccoon, Foxes",Bird,,Small body size and bright red chest of males,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,Up to 16 inches,Two weeks,,4,,,"Worms, Insects, Fruit, Berries",,,,Trees or shrubs,Two weeks,Worms,,Europe,1,,North-America,Oceania,,,,
Rock Crab,Animalia,Arthropoda,Malacostraca,Decapoda,Cancridae,Cancer,Cancer productus,Ocean,,,Solitary,,Predators and commercial fishing.,large brown-black claws with lighter-colored tips,,6-8 weeks,"Near rocks, tide pools, and rocky marine areas.",Omnivore,,,red rock crab,1,,,,Red,Shell,,Up to 8 years,Approximately 13 ounces,,,,,"Sand and kelp bass, other fish, seabirds, and sea otters.",Decapod,Approximately 4 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Worms, clams, mussels, other crabs, other invertebrates, and algae.",,,,,,,,,,
Rock Hyrax,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Hyracoidea,Procaviidae,Procavia,Procavia capensis,Africa,"Grasses, Fruits, Lizards",Pup,Colony,Sustainable,Habitat loss,Rubbery soles of their feet,"Rock Dassie, Rock Rabbit",8 months,Dry savanna and rainforest,Omnivore,2,Diurnal,Rock Hyrax,2,eastern to southern Africa,Actually related to Elephants and Manatees!,Mammal,BrownGreyYellowWhiteTan,Fur,18 mph,5 - 12 years,3kg - 4kg (6.6lbs - 8.8lbs),45cm - 55cm (17.7in - 21.6in),16 - 17 months,4 months,,"Leopards, Large Birds, Snakes",,,,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Rock Python,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Pythonidae,Python,Python sebae,Africa,"Mammals, including warthogs and antelopes and bats, lizards, crocodiles, fish, the cubs of big cats and the pups of wild dogs, pet dogs, pet cats and livestock",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,"Rock python, African rock python",,,,,YellowDull OliveGrey-Brown,Scales,,18 to 30 years,,9 feet 10 inches to over 25 feet,,,20 to 100,,reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Rockfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Scorpaeniformes,,,,Ocean,"Shrimp, crab, and greenlings",,School,More than 400 million fishes,,Vibrant colors,,Can be several days to several months,"Bering Sea, North Pacific, and the Aleutian Islands",Omnivore,,,Rockfish,100,,,,YellowRedBlackGreenOrange,Scales,,Up to 120 years,770 grams to 5.3 Kgs,"8 to 40 inches, up to three feet",,,,"Harbor seals, salmonids, and lingcod",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,"Shrimp, crab, and greenlings",,,,,,,,,,
Rockhopper Penguin,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Sphenisciformes,Spheniscidae,Eudyptes,Eudyptes chrysocome,Antarctica,,,,,,,,,Rocky Antarctic Islands,Carnivore,2,Colony,,,,There are 3 different species!,,GreyBlackWhite,Feathers,,15 - 20 years,2kg - 5kg (4.4lbs - 11lbs),,,,,"Leopard Seal, Killer Whale, Sharks",Bird,45cm - 58cm (18in - 23in),"Red beaks and eyes, with yellow head feathers",,,Ocean,Oceania,South-America,,,,,,,"Krill, Fish, Shrimp",,,,,,Krill,,,,,,,,,,
Rodents,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,,,,Africa,"Small invertebrates, small mammals, birds, fish","Pups, pinkies, kittens",Social,"Billions, though some rodents are endangered.","Humans, habitat destruction, climate change",The ever-growing incisors that define them.,"Sewellel (mountain beaver); groundpig, whistlepig (groundhog); chigüiro, fercho (capybara); street rat, sewer rat, wharf rat (brown rat); votsotsa (Malagasy giant rat); coypu (nutria); fat dormouse (edible dormouse); cavy (guinea pig); sand puppy (naked mole-rat).",16 days (hamster) to 205 to 217 days (North American porcupine),Every type of habitat but Antarctica,Omnivore,,,"Rats, mice, porcupines, guinea pigs, capybaras, hamsters, gerbils, squirrels, etc.",2277,Worldwide,,"A group of hamsters, gerbils or mice is a horde. A group of mice or rats can also be a mischief. A group of squirrels is a dray, a group of prairie dogs is a coterie or a town, and a group of beavers is a colony.",BrownGreyBlackWhite,Fur,22 mph,Six months (Muller’s Giant Sunda Rat) to 32 years (naked mole rat),0.11 ounces (pygmy jerboa) to 146 pounds (capybara),2 inches (pygmy jerboa) to 4.4 feet (capybara),5 weeks (house mouse) to 18 months (capybara),3 weeks (house mouse) to 3 months (capybara),"Two (capybara, which only breeds once a year) to 14 (brown rat, which can breed seven times a year).","Cats, birds of prey, jaguars, snakes, caimans, humans, dogs, lizards",Rodent,Up to 20 to 24 inches high at the shoulder (capybara),,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Roe Deer,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Cervidae,Capreolus,Capreolus capreolus,Asia,,Fawn,Herd,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,"Forests, grasslands, and meadows",Herbivore,,,Roe Deer,1,Europe and Western Asia,,,BrownBlackWhite,Hair,37 mph,10-15 years,22-30kg (48-66lbs),105-120cm (3.5-4ft),14-36 months,4-5 months,1-3 fawns,"Wolves, lynxes, and foxes",Mammal,95-135cm (3-4.4ft),,,,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, leaves, berries, and buds",,,,,,,,,,
Rooster,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Galliformes,Phaisianidae,Gallus,Gallus domesticus,Africa,Insects,Chick,Sociable,23 billion,"Humans, predators",Bushy tailfeathers,"Cock, cockerel, capon",21 days,Farms,Omnivore,,,Rooster,1,Worldwide,,Flock,BrownRedBlueBlackWhiteGreen,Feathers,9 mph,8 to 15 years,,10 to 16 inches,16 to 26 weeks,2 months,2 to 4,"Foxes, coyotes, raccoons",Bird,2 to 3 feet tall,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Rose-breasted Grosbeak,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Carinalidae,Pheucticus,Pheucticus ludovicianus,Central-America,Insects,,,4.1 million,"Predators, collisions",The male’s red breast,Cut-throat,,"Woods, swamps, near rivers, second growth forests, marshes, pastures, roadsides",Omnivore,,,Rose-breasted grosbeak,1,"North America, Central America, northern South America, the Caribbean",,,BrownRedBlackWhitePale Rose,Feathers,,"7.3 in the wild, 24 in captivity",1.5 to 1.6 ounce,7 to 9 inches,,,One to five,,Bird,,,,,North-America,South-America,,11 to 13 inches,11 to 14 days,,,,,,Saltwater,,,"Trees, vines, shrubs",10 days,,,,1,,,,,,,
Roseate Spoonbill,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Ciconiiformes,Threskiornithidae,Ajaja,Ajaja ajaja,Central-America,"Minnows, Shrimp, Insects",Chick,Flock,Sustainable,Water pollution,"A long, spatula-shaped bill",,,Shallow wetlands and mangrove swamps,Omnivore,,Diurnal,Roseate Spoonbill,1,"Gulf Coast, Central and South America",The only Spoonbill in the western hemisphere!,Bird,RedBlackWhitePink,Feathers,,10 - 15 years,1.2kg - 1.8kg (2.6lbs - 4lbs),,3 - 4 years,,,"Alligators, Coyotes, Humans",,60cm - 80cm (23.6in - 31.4in),,,,North-America,South-America,,110cm - 130cm (43in - 51in),3 weeks,1 month,3,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Rottsky,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteTanCream,Hair,,8 to 14 years,95lbs,,,,,,,,,"Loyal, protective, affectionate",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Rottweiler,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,Rottweiler,,,"Strong, loyal and self-assured!",Working,BlackTan,Hair,,12 years,132lbs,,,,,,,,,"Loyal, affectionate, calm, quiet, sensitive and protective",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Rough Green Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Opheodrys,Opheodrys aestivus,North-America,"Insects, snails, spiders, and small frogs",,,,,,Grass snake and green grass snake,,,Carnivore,,,rough green snake,,,,,Green,Scales,,Up to 8 years,,2.5 – 3 feet,,,3-12 eggs,,reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Royal Penguin,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Sphenisciformes,Spheniscidae,Eudyptes,Eudyptes schlegeli,Antarctica,,,,,,,,,Rocky Antarctic Islands,Carnivore,2,Colony,,,,Can reach speeds of 20mph!,,GreyYellowBlackWhite,Feathers,,15 - 20 years,3kg - 6kg (6.6lbs - 13lbs),,,,,"Leopard Seal, Killer Whale, Sharks",Bird,60cm - 68cm (24in - 27in),Orange beak with yellow feathers on head,,,Ocean,,,,,,,,,"Krill, Fish, Shrimp",,,,,,Krill,,,,,,,,,,
Rubber Boa,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Boidae,Charina,Charina bottae,," Lizards, rodents",,,,,,,,,Omnivore,1-5 babies,,Rubber boa,,,,,BrownYellow,,,12-25 years,,14-33 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Solid brown, yellow belly with brown spots",,
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Apodiformes,Trochilidae,Archilochus,Archilochus colubris,Central-America,"Dragonflies, birds, snakes",,,7 million,Habitat loss,Male’s ruby-red throat,Eastern hummingbird,,Open woodlands,Herbivore,,,Hummingbird,1,Eastern United States and Caribbean,,,GreyWhiteGreen,Feathers,40 mph,3-5 years,0.11 ounces,2.3 - 3.5 inches,,,2,"Hawks, owls, crows, roadrunners",Bird,3.5 inches,,,,North-America,,,4 – 4.75 inches,11-16 days,,,,,,,,,Tree or large shrub,12 months,Nectar,,,1,,,,,,,
Ruddy Turnstone,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Charadriiformes,Scolopacidae,Arenaria,Arenaria interpres,Africa,"Insects, crustaceans, seeds, fish",,,"300,000-500,000",Disease,"Brown, orange, black feathers",Turnstone,,"Coastlines, wetlands, grasslands",Omnivore,,,Turnstone,2,Worldwide,,,BrownBlackWhite,,,9-19 years,3 oz -5.3 oz,8-9 inches,,,2-5,"American mink, Arctic fox, red fox, rats",Bird,,,,,Europe,North-America,South-America,20-22 inches,22-24 days,,,,,,,,,Rocky ground,,,,,1,,,,,,,
Russell Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,13 – 16 years,,,,,,,,,,"Curious, alert, and friendly",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Russian Bear Dog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyBlackCream,Hair,,10 to 12 years,170 pounds,,,,,,,23 to 30 inches,,Bold and Fearless,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Russian Blue,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Archangel Cat, Archangel Blue",,,Omnivore,6,,Russian Blue,,,First brought to the UK in the 1800s!,Shorthair,SilverLight GreyDark Grey,Hair,,15-20 years,"males 10-12 pounds, females 7-10 pounds",,,,,,,,,"Independent, easy-going and loyal",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Russian Tortoise,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Testudines,Testudinidae,Agrionemys,Agrionemys horsfieldii,Asia,,hatchlings,Semi-social,,Humans,Spiked tail,"Central Asian Tortoise, Afghan Tortoise, Steppe Tortoise",56-84 days,arid steppes,Herbivore,,,Russian Tortoise,,Central Asia,,Social but territorial,BrownYellowBlackTanGreen,Hard Outer Shell,5 mph,"80 years, 40 years in captivity",0.5-2.5 lbs,5-10 in.,10 yrs,,five eggs,"Raccoon, fox, coyote",reptile,3-4 in.,,,,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"grasses, flowers, leaves and other vegetation",,,,,,,,,,
Saanen Goat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Capra,Capra aegagrus hircus,Europe,grass and legume,kid or billy,,"900,000",,white skin and short white coat,"Saanenziege, Chèvre de Gessenay, and Capra di Saanen",,cool weather and hilly terrain,Omnivore,2,HerdFlock,saanen goat,8,,,herd,WhiteCream,Hair,,about 10 years,,,9 months,12 months,,"Coyotes, bobcats, wild dogs, and wolves",mammal,30 inches,,calm,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Switzerland,,,,,,,,,
Saarloos Wolfdog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Saber-Toothed Tiger,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Smilodon,Smilodon populator,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Forests and grasslands,Carnivore,3,Pack,,,,Canines up to 7 inches long!,,BrownYellowBlackWhiteTan,Fur,,20 - 40 years,300kg (661lbs),2m - 2.5m (79in - 98in),,,,Humans,Mammal,,Large muscular body and long canine teeth,,,North-America,South-America,,,,,,,,"Deer, Bison, Woolly Mammoth",,,,,,Deer,,,,,,,,,,
Sable,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mustelidae,Martes,Martes zibellina,Asia,"Molluscs, hares, rodents, musk deer",Cub,Solitary,2.3 million,Poaching,Luxurious fur,,245 to 298 days,Dense forest,Omnivore,,,Sable,,"Russia, Mongolia, parts of China and Korean Peninsula",,Solitary,BrownBlack,Fur,,18 to 22 years,2 to 4 pounds,35 to 36 centimeters,2 years,7 weeks,1 to 7,"Wolves, foxes, wolverines, tigers, lynxes, eagles, owls",Mammal,,,,,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Sable Black German Shepherd,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,Puppy,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyRedBlackTanSilver,Hair,30 mph,9-13 years,,,,,5-9 puppies,,mammal,,,"Intelligent, loyal, and courageous",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Germany,,,,,,,,,
Sable Ferret,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mustelidae,Mustela,Mustela furo,Africa,Rabbits and vermin if it is used for ferreting,Kit,Gregarious,Millions. The conservation status is “domesticated.”,None,"Its beautiful, dark brown fur",Poley,42 days,"Among humans, though native habitats are forests and woods near water.",Carnivore,,,Sable Ferret,1,Cosmopolitan,,A business or busyness,BrownWhiteGoldCream,Fur,15 mph,Six to 10 years,0.66 to 5.95 pounds,"20 inches including the tail, males larger than females",6 months,Three to six weeks,As many as 15 kits,None,Mammal,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,Meat in the form of ferret food,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Saiga,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Saiga,Saiga tatarica,Asia,,calves,Herd,"50,000-150,000",poaching,Large nose with downward-facing nostrils,,5 months,"arid grasslands, steppes",Herbivore,,Herd,Saiga,2,Central Asia,,,BrownGreyYellow,Hair,80 mph,10-12yrs,30-45kg (66-99lbs),1-1.5m (3.2-5ft),8 months to 2 years,4 months,1-2,"wolves, dogs, foxes, humans",Antelope,0.6-0.8m (2-2.5 ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"grasses, lichen",,,,,,,,,,
Saint Berdoodle,Animalia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Saint Bernard,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Saint Bernard,,,"Gentle, loyal and friendly!",Mastiff,BrownYellowRedWhiteBrindleWhite-BrownMulti-colored,Hair,,10 years,91kg (200lbs),,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, friendly, loyal",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Saint Shepherd,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhite,Hair,,10 to 14 years,150 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Friendly, intelligent, eager-to-please",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Salamander,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Caudata,Salamandroidea,,Caudata,Asia,,,,,,,,,"Rainforest, streams and wetlands",Carnivore,300,Solitary,,,,There are more than 700 different species!,,BrownYellowRedBlackWhiteGreen,Permeable Scales,30 mph,5-20 years,0.1-65kg (0.2-143lbs),,,,,"Fish, Snakes, Birds",Amphibian,,,,,Central-America,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,"Fish, Mice, Insects",,,,,,Fish,,North-America,,,South-America,,,,,
Salmon,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Salmoniformes,Salmonidae,,Salmonidae,North-America,"Worms, squid, crustaceans, and other fish",,Solitary,Millions,Habitat change,The physical transformation in spawning season,,,"Open seas, lakes, or streams",Carnivore,,,Salmon,8,,,,BrownRedBlueGreenPurpleSilver,Scales,,Up to 7 years,23 lbs,58 inches,,,,"Bears, seals, killer whales, sharks, otters, kingfishers, eagles, and humans",Ray-finned fish,,,,,Ocean,South-America,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Salmon Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Lamniformes,Lamnidae,Lamna,Lamna ditropis,Ocean,fish,,Solitary,unknown,humans,"short snout, two keels",Pacific Porbeagle,9 months,"marine, ocean",Carnivore,,,Salmon Shark,1,,,,GreyWhite,Plate-like scales,50 mph,20-27 years,210lbs-660lbs,1.8m - 3m (6ft - 10ft),,,,"humans, other sharks",fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Saluki,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,Puppy,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnRedWhiteGoldTanCream,Hair,43 mph,10-17 years,,,,,4-8 puppies,,,,,,,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fertile Crescent,,,,,,,,,
Sambar,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Cervidae,Rusa,Rusa unicolor,Asia,,Fawn,Solitary/Group,Unknown,Habitat loss and hunting,The large antlers of the male,Sambhur or sambur,8-9 months,Forests and grasslands,Herbivore,,,Sambar,1,South Asia,,,BrownWhite,Fur,,26 years,"109-544kg (240-1,200lbs)",1.5-2.4m (5-8ft),2 years,,1-2 fawns,"Humans, tigers, leopards, and dholes",Mammal,1.2-1.5m (4-5ft),,,,North-America,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Leaves, berries, grasses, bark, fruits, herbs, and buds",,,,,,,,,,
Samoyed,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Not Listed,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Samoyed,,,,,WhiteCreamBeige,Hair,,12 to 14 years,,,,,,,,,,"Gentle, friendly, adaptable",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Sand Crab,Animalia,Arthropoda,Malacostraca,Decapoda,,,,Africa,Plankton and dinoflagellates,Larvae,Solitary,Unknown,Habitat loss,The heavy armored shell,Mole crab and sand flea,3-4 months,Beaches and dunes,Omnivore,,,Sand Crab,,Worldwide,,,BrownGrey,Exoskeleton,,2-3 years,Less than 1kg (2lbs),2-5cm (0.75-2in),1-2 years,,"Up to 45,000 eggs",Fishes and birds,Crustacean,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Sand Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Lacertidae,Lacerta,Lacerta agilis,Asia,,,,,,,,,Grass and heathland,Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,Males turn green in spring!,,BrownBlackTanGreen,Scales,30 mph,5 - 8 years,10g - 15g (0.35oz - 0.5oz),13cm - 20cm (5in - 7.8in),,,,,Reptile,,Striped patterned body and forked tongue,,,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,8,,,"Spiders, Insects, Grasshoppers",,,,,,Spiders,,,,,,,,,,
Sand Tiger Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Lamniformes,Odontaspididae,,,Ocean,"Bony fish, other sharks, crustaceans, squid, skates and rays",,Solitary/Group,"Unknown, but its population decreased by 20 percent in just the last decade due to overfishing.",Humans,It gulps air to keep buoyant.,"spotted ragged-tooth shark, blue-nurse sand tiger, grey nurse shark, spotted sand tiger shark, chien de mer, dogfish shark, slender-tooth shark, magonga, requin taureau, ground shark",Eight to twelve months,Shallow tropical and temperate waters close to the shore,Carnivore,,,Sand tiger shark,4,,,,Grey-Brown,Rough,0.87 mph,13 to 35 years,110 to 660.79 pounds,6.6 to 10.5 feet,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Sand Viper,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Cerastes,Cersates viperus,Africa,"lizards, geckos, small mammals",,,,,,"Saharan Sand Viper, Common Sand Viper",,,Carnivore,,,sand viper,,,,,Tan,Scales,,15 - 18 years,,12 - 20 inches,,,up to eight live young,,reptile,,,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Saola,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Pseudoryx,Pseudoryx nghetinhensis,Asia,"Leaves, Grasses, Herbs",Calf,Mainly solitary,less than 250,Habitat loss and hunting,Horns that can grow up to 50cm long,Asian Unicorn,8 months,Moist and dense evergreen forest,Herbivore,1,Diurnal,Saola,1,Mountains of Vietnam-Laos border,Only known to science since 1992!,Mammal,BrownRedBlack,Fur,23 mph,8 - 12 years,80kg - 100kg (176lbs - 220lbs),150cm - 200cm (59in - 77in),2 - 3 years,6 - 8 months,,"Human, Tiger, Crocodile",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Sardines,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Clupeiformes,Clupeidae,,,Ocean,,,School,"Pacific Sardine population is measured at 27,547 metric tons",Overfishing as a food source,Silver color and one small dorsal fin,"Pilchard, Sardina",Eggs hatch in three days,Saltwater oceans and seas around the world,Omnivore,,,"European Pilchard, Pacific Sardine, South American Pilchard",21,,,,Silver,Scales,,Up to 13 years,3 ounces to 7 pounds,6 to 12 inches,,,,"Dolphins, seals, penguins, sharks, terns, pelicans",Ray-finned fish (Actinopterygii),,,,,,,,,,,,,,Zooplankton and Phytoplankton,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Satanic leaf-tailed gecko,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Gekkonidae,Uroplatus,Uroplatus phantasticus,Africa,Insects and small invertebrates,Hatchling,Solitary,"Unknown, conservation status is Least Concern","Habitat loss, illegal pet trade",Its amazing camouflage,"Eyelash leaf-tailed gecko, phantastic leaf-tailed gecko",90 to 120 days,Tropical forests,Carnivore,,,Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko,1,Madagascar,,,BrownTanOrangePurple,Scales,,,"0.14 to 0.32 ounces, females heavier","3.5 inches, plus tail",Five to six months,,Two to three per clutch,"Snakes and rats, perhaps birds",Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Savanna Goat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,artiodactyla,Bovidae,Capra,Capra hircus,Africa,,Kid,Flock,"3,000 in the U.S., South Africa unknown",,Solid white coat with black skin,,150 days,savanna mixed woodland-grassland,Herbivore,,,savanna goat,-1,"South Africa, South America, United States, New Zealand, Australia",,,BlackWhite,Hair,,15-18 years,132 pounds,,4-6 months,10 to 12 weeks,1-3 kids,"humans, foxes, wolves, coyotes, mountain lions, bobcats, bears, eagles, dogs",Mammal,1.64ft - 2.08ft,,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Savannah Sparrow,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Passerellidae,Passerculus,Passerculus sandwichensis,Central-America,"Flies, caterpillars, beetles",Chicks,,"170,000,000",Environmental loss and ingesting insecticide,A yellow stripe over its eyes,,,"Open fields, prairies, meadows, and salt marshes",Omnivore,,Flock,Savannah Sparrow,,,,,BrownGreyYellowWhiteTan,Feathers,,2 - 6 years,.53 - 1 oz.,4 - 7 inches,,,,"Snakes, cats, and hawks",,,Its breast is white with dark streaks,,,North-America,,,,10 - 13 days,3 weeks,,,,,,Approximately 21 days,,On the ground beneath decaying vegetable matter,,,,,,,,,,,,
Sawfish,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Rhinopristiformes,Pristidae,,,Ocean,fish and crustaceans,,Solitary,,Poaching,Ridged rostrum,Carpenter sharks,12 months,Coastal,Carnivore,,,Sawfish,5,,,,BrownGrey,Scales,,30 years,"500 - 1,300 lbs",18 - 25 ft,,,,"Crocodiles, sharks, and dolphins",rhinopristoform,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Scarlet Kingsnake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Lampropeltis,Lampropeltis triangulum elapsoides,North-America,"Lizards, other snakes, birds and their eggs, rodents",,,,,,scarlet milk snake,,,Carnivore,,,scarlet kingsnake,,,,,YellowRedBlackWhite,Scales,,21 years,,1.5 to 2.5 feet,,,10,,reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Scarlet Macaw,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Psittaciformes,Psittacidae,Ara,Ara macao,Central-America,,,,"20,000 - 50,000",Habitat destruction,Brightly colored plumage,,,Rainforests,Omnivore,,,Scarlet macaw,1,Central and South America,,,YellowRedBlue,Feathers,35 mph,Up to 75 years,2lbs,30-35in,,,,"Jaguars, eagles, hawks, monkeys, and snakes",Bird,,,,,South-America,,,3ft,3-4 weeks,,,,,,,,,Upper canopy,3-4 months,"Fruit, nuts, nectar, and insects",,,,,,,,,,
Schipperke,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnBlueBlackTanCreamChocolate,Hair,,12 to 14 years,16 lbs,,,,,,,,,Confident and lively,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Schneagle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackWhiteTan,Hair,,12-15 years,25 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Alert and energetic, but devoted",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Schnoodle,Animalia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Scimitar-horned Oryx,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactlya,Bovidae,Oryx,Oryx Dammah,Africa,N/A,,,,"Human hunting, loss of habitat",,,,Desert and savanna woodlands,Herbivore,,Diurnalnomadic,Scimitar-horned oryx,,Norther Africa,Believed to be the inspiration for unicorn myths!,Mammal,,,MPH mph,15-20 years,200 to 460 lbs,,,,,"Lions, leopards, golden jackals, hyenas",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Scorpion,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Scorpiones,Scorpionoidea,,Scorpiones,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Dry desert, grassland, savanna and tropical jungles",Carnivore,6,Solitary,,,,"There are around 2,000 known species!",,BrownYellowRedBlackWhite,Shell,12 mph,4-25 years,10-100g (0.4-3.5oz),,,,,,Arachnida,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Insects, Spiders, Small rodents",,,,,,Insects,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Scorpion Fish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Scorpaeniformes,Scorpaenidae,,Scorpaenidae,Ocean,"Coral reef, snails, and small fishes",,Solitary,Not known,"Sharks, rays, and large snappers",Venom mucous covered sharp spines,,3 to 18 months,"Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and Indonesia",Omnivore,,,Scorpionfish,198,,There are more than 200 recognised species!,,BrownYellowRedOrange,Scales,,15 years,3.4 pounds,8 inches to 20 inches,,,,"Sharks, snappers, and rays",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,6000,,,,Salt,,,,,"Coral reefs, small fishes, snails",,,,8.1 - 8.4,,,,,,
Scottish Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackBrindleBeige,Hair,,12-15 years,22 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Confident, independent, and alert",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Scrotum Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Telmatobiidae,Telmatobius,Telmatobius culeus,South-America,"Snails, fish, tadpoles, amphipods, aquatic insects","Larva, tadpole",Solitary,As few as 45,"Hunting, invasive species, pollution, disease",its loose skin," Lake Titicaca frog, Titicaca water frog",one to two weeks,The Lake Titicaca basin,Carnivore,,,Scrotum frog,1,Peru and Bolivia,,solitary,BrownGreyGreen,Skin,,up to 15 years,nine ounces to two pounds,"As much as eight inches, with 16-inch hind legs",five years,,80 to 500,"trou, humans",amphibian,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Sea Anemone,Animalia,Cnidaria,Anthozoa,Actiniaria,,,,Ocean,"Shrimp, small fish",,Solitary/Group,,,Colors,,,Oceans,Carnivore,,,Sea anemone,,,,,YellowRedBlueGreenOrangePurplePinkLilacPeachPale Rose,,,60–80 years,,,,,,"Sea turtles, sea slugs",,"1/2""–6'",,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Sea Dragon,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Syngnathiformes,Syngnathidae,Phycodurus,Phycodurus eques,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Tropical coastal waters,Carnivore,,,Sea Dragon,,,Inhabits tropical coastal waters of Australia!,,BrownGreyYellowRedBlackWhiteTanGreenOrange,Scales,,2 - 10 years,,20cm - 24cm (10in - 12in),,,,Large Fish,,,Elongated snout and easily camouflaged body,,,Oceania,,,,,,250,,,"Plankton, Shrimp, Small fish",Salt,,,,,Plankton,,,,6.5 - 8.0,,,,,,
Sea Eagle,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Accipitriformes,Accipitridae,Haliaeetus Savigny,Haliaeetus,Africa,"Fish, rodents, small birds, reptiles, and amphibians",,,More than a million,"Habitat loss, poisoning, and hunting",The contrasting dark and light plumage,Fish eagles and erns,,"Next to rivers, lakes, and seas",Carnivore,,,sea eagle,10,everywhere except South America,,,BrownYellowBlackWhite,Feathers,98 mph,About 20 years on average,up to 20 pounds,,,,,,bird,Up to 3.3 feet,,,,Antarctica,Asia,Central-America,up to seven feet,one month,,2,,,,,,,trees and cliffs,two to three months,,,Eurasia,1,,Europe,North-America,Ocean,,Oceania,
Sea Lion,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Otariidae,,Otariidae,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Coastal waters and rocky shorelines,Omnivore,1,Herd,,,,It's flippers allow it to walk on the land,,BrownGreyTan,Fur,27 mph,15-22 years,"300-1,000kg (660-2,200lbs)",,,,,"Human, Sharks, Killer Whale",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, Crabs, Squid",,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Sea Otter,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mustelidae,Enhydra,Enhydra Lutris,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Unpolluted areas close to the shore,Omnivore,1,Solitary,,,,Eats over 40 different marine species!,,BrownBlackTan,Fur,7 mph,12-15 years,14-45kg (30-100lbs),,,,,"Sharks, Humans, Killer Whales",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Sea Urchins, Clams, Crabs, Seaweed",,,,,,Sea Urchins,,,,,,,,,,
Sea Roach,Animalia,Arthropoda,Malacostraca,Isopoda,Ligiidae,Ligia,Ligia exotica,Europe,,Baby sea roach or juvenile,Solitary,Unknown,Water pollution,Segmented shell,"Sea slater, wharf roach",28 days,"Around waterlines under rocks, near piers",Omnivore,,,Sea roach,,"Coasts of Ireland, England, United States",,,Grey,Shell,,2.5 years,Less than one ounce,1 inch,1 year,At birth,Average of 80,"Fish, birds",Insect,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,"Decaying vegetation, dead fish",,,,,,,,,,
Sea Slug,Animalia,Mollusca,Gastropoda,Nudibranchia,Opistobranches,Nudibranch,Nudibranchia,Ocean,,,Solitary,Unknown,Water pollution,Colorful patterns,"Pteropods, gastropod mollusks",5-50 days,Shallow and deep areas of oceans,Herbivore,,,Sea Slug,,,,,YellowRedBlueBlackWhiteGreenOrangePurple,Smooth,0.2 mph,1-4 years,Up to 3.3lbs,1/8 to 12 inches,,,," Fish, lobsters, crabs, humans",Herbivore,,,,,,,,,,,500,,,"Plankton, plant matter, jelly fish",Salt,,,,,Algae,,,,7.5-8.4,,,,,,
Sea Squirt,Animalia,Chordata,,,,,Urochordata,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Coastal Waters,Omnivore,"1,000",,Sea Squirt,3000,Worldwide,"There are more than 3,000 known species!",,BrownYellowRedBlueWhiteGreenOrangePink,Permeable,,,100-200g (3.5-7oz),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Plankton, Algae, Nutrients In Water",Saltwater,,,,,Plankton,,,,,,,,,,
Sea Turtle,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Testudines,Chelonioidea,,,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Tropical coastal waters and beaches,Omnivore,100,Solitary,,,,Always return to the same beach to lay eggs!,,BrownTanGreen,Scales,2.4 mph,60-80 years,158-400kg (350-882lbs),,,,,,Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, Crabs, Seaweed, Jellyfish",,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Sea Urchin,Animalia,Echinodermata,Echinoidea,Echinoida,,,Echinoidea,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Rocky ocean floor and coral reefs,Omnivore,,,Sea Urchin,,,Can live for up to 200 years!,,,Plates,,15-200 years,,,,,,"Fish, Birds, Crabs, Sea Otter",,,,,,,,,,,,2000000,,,"Algae, Fish, Barnacles",Salt,,,,,Algae,,,,6.0-9.0,,,,,,
Seagull,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Charadriiformes,Laridae,Larus,Larus argentatus,Africa,"Fish, insects, earthworms, rodents, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and more",,,millions,Overfishing and climate change,"The long bill, hooked at the end",mews,,Coasts and beaches,Carnivore,,,seagull,-2,,,,BrownGreyYellowRedBlackWhite,,,up to 49 years,four ounces to four pounds,,,,,"Raccoons, cats, foxes, minks, and birds of prey",bird,11-30 inches,,,,Antarctica,Asia,Central-America,up to 67 inches,one month,,2,,,,,,,Ground and cliff sites,one to two months,,,Eurasia,1,,Europe,North-America,Ocean,,Oceania,South-America
Seahorse,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Syngnathiformes,Syngnathidae,Hippocampus,Hippocampus,Africa,,,,,,,,,Shallow tropical waters and coral reefs,Omnivore,,,Seahorse,,,"Males give birth to up to 1,000 offspring!",,,Skin,,2 - 6 years,,2.5cm - 35cm (0.9in - 12in),,,,"Fish, Crabs, Rays",,,Long snout and brooding pouch on the male,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,250,,,"Tiny Fish, Brine Shrimp, Plankton",Brackish,,,,,Tiny Fish,,Europe,,7.9 - 8.4,North-America,Ocean,Oceania,,South-America,
Seal,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Pinnipedia,,Phoca vitulina,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Coastal waters and rocky shores,Carnivore,1,Herd,,,,There are 30 different species worldwide!,,BrownBlackWhiteTan,Smooth,27 mph,15-25 years,"105-3,000kg (230-6,000lbs)",,,,,"Human, Sharks, Killer Whale",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, Crabs, Squid",,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Sealyham Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlueWhiteChocolate,Hair,,12 – 14 years,,,,,,,,24 lbs,,Variable between quiet and frisky,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Sei Whale,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Cetacea,Balaenopteridae,Balaenoptera,Balaenoptera borealis,Ocean," Krill and other euphausiids, copepods, small fish and squid",,Solitary,"80,000","Humans, climate change, pollution","Its tall, sickle-shaped dorsal fin","Japan finner, lesser fin whale, pollock whale, sardine whale, coalfish, Rudolph’s rorqual",10.5 to 12 months,,Carnivore,,,Sei Whale,2,,,,GreyWhite,Skin,32 mph,70 years plus,Up to 31 tons,"64 feet, females bigger",,,,Humans,Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Senegal Parrot,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Psittaciformes,Psittacidae,Poicephalus,Poicephalus senegalus,Africa,,,,,Habitat loss,The bright colors and V-shaped chest markings,,,Savannas and woodlands,Herbivore,,,Senegal Parrot,1,Western Africa,,,GreyYellowGreenOrange,Feathers,,,115-125g,9-10 inches,,,,"Raptors, snakes, monkeys, and big cats",Bird,,,,,,,,6 inches,25-28 days,,1,,,,,,,Holes of tall trees,9-12 weeks,"Fruits, seeds, and grains",,,,,,,,,,
Serval,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Leptailurus,Leptailurus serval,Africa,"Rodents, Birds, Frogs",Kitten,Solitary,Stable,Habitat loss and hunting,Large and round dish-like ears,African Serval,72 days,Wetlands and grasslands close to water,Carnivore,2,Crepuscular,Serval,10,Sub-Saharan Africa,Can leap more than 1 meter into the air!,Mammal,BrownYellowBlackWhiteOrange,Fur,40 mph,10 - 20 years,3.5kg - 19kg (7.7lbs - 41.9lbs),60cm - 100cm (23.6in - 39.4in),18 - 24 months,5 months,,"Human, Leopard, Hyena",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,,,,,Ocean,"Sea lion, seals, humans, small fishes, and invertebrates",,,,"Killer whales, sperm whales and humans",,,Two years,,Carnivore,,,Shark,,USA and Australian waters mostly,,,GreyYellowBlackWhiteCream,Rough,,20-30 years,1500 to 4000 pounds,5.8 to 7 feet,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Sea lion, seals, humans, small fishes, and invertebrates",,,,,,,,,,
Sharp-Tailed Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Reptilia Order:	Squamata,Colubridae,Contia,Contia tenuis,North-America,Slugs,Snakelet or hatchling,Semi-social,"100,000 plus adults",Habitat loss,"Spiny, sharp tail","Pacific brown snake, gentle brown snake",Summer to mid-fall,"Moist areas including woodlands, forests, grasslands",Carnivore,,,Sharp-tailed snake,,"Western part of the United States, British Columbia",,Semi-social,BrownGreyRedWhite,Scales,,10 years,5 ounces,12in -19in,,Birth,3-8 eggs,"Birds, larger snakes, foxes, cats",Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Sheep,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Ovis,Ovis aries,Africa,,,Flock,,,,,,Grass plains and mountainous regions,Herbivore,1,Flock,,,,Around 35 million in the English countryside!,,BrownYellowBlackWhite,Wool,25 mph,5-10 years,40-130kg (88-298lbs),,,,,,Mammal,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Grass, Weeds, Flowers",,,,,,Grass,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Sheepadoodle,Animalia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Shepadoodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhite,Hair,,11-14 years,90 lbs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Shepkita,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhiteGoldTan,Hair,,10-13 years,110 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Active, loyal, eager to please",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Shepweiler,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownFawnRedBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,10 to 13 years,115 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Protective, loyal, and intelligent",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Shiba Inu,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,Hair,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Shih Poo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Shih Tzu,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Asia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Shih Tzu,,,Can live for up to 15 years!,Herd,,Hair,,15 years,9-16 lbs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Shoebill Stork,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Pelecaniformes,Balaenicipitidae,Balaeniceps,Balaeniceps rex,Africa,"Fish, snakes, frogs, turtles, lizards, and more",,,"11,000 - 15,000",Habitat destruction,Shoe-shaped bill,Whaleheaded stork,,Wetlands,Carnivore,,,Shoebill stork,1,East Africa,,,GreyYellowBlue,Feathers,30 mph,Up to 35 years,12lbs,,,,,Humans and crocodiles,Bird,3.5-4.5ft,,,,,,,8ft,30 days,,,,,,,,,Small islands or floating vegetation,3-4 months,,,,,,,,,,,
Shollie,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhiteGold,Hair,,13 - 15 years,80lbs,,,,,,,,,Active and loyal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Shrew,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Insectivora,Soricidae,,,Africa,"Insects and other small invertebrates, small aquatic animals","Baby, Juvenile",Solitary,"100 billion, conservation status least concern","Habitat destruction, climate change, pollution",Its bad smell,,18 to 27 days,"Gardens, burrows, near small bodies of water in temperate, subtropical and tropical climates",Omnivore,,,Shrew,384,"North, South and Central America, Asia, Africa, northern Europe",,,BrownGreyBlack,Fur,8 mph,12 to 30 months,0.06 to 4 ounces,1.4 to 6 inches,3 to 52 weeks,5 to 6 weeks,Two to 10 babies,"Birds of prey, snakes, pet cats, foxes, weasels",Mammal,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Shrimp,Animalia,Arthropoda,,Decapoda,Caridea,,,Africa,,,School,Millions,Consumption by other sea animal life,Has 10 legs,,2-3 weeks,All water regions around the world,Omnivore,,,Shrimp,,,"There are 2,000 different species worldwide!",,RedPinkDark Grey,Shell,,1-6 years,,2 cm,,,,"Crabs, sea urchins, starfish, seabirds, whales, sharks, seahorses, dolphins, and humans",Crustacean,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,500000,,,"Snails, dead shrimp, worms, fish",Brackish,,,,,Tiny Fish,,Europe,,7.0-9.5,North-America,Ocean,Oceania,,South-America,
Siamese,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,Asia,,,,,,,Meezer,,,Omnivore,4,,Siamese,,,Originated from temple cats in Thailand!,Shorthair,BrownGreyBlueBlackWhiteCreamLilac,Hair,,12-20 years,Six to 12 pounds,,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, calm and sociable",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Siberian,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,Eurasia,,,,,,,Siberian Forest Cat,,,Omnivore,5,,Siberian Cat,,,An exceptionally agile jumper!,Longhair,BrownFawnBlueBlackWhiteCreamLilacGolden,Hair,,11 to 15 years,8 to 17 lbs.,,,,,,,,,"Affectionate, loving and loyal",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Siberian Husky,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Siberian Husky,,,Is adequately warm in sub-zero temperatures!,North,,Hair,,14 years,27kg (60lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Siberian Ibex,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Cetartiodactyla,Bovidae,Capra,Capra sibirica,Asia,,Kid,Gregarious,"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,"Mountains, rocky, semi-arid places, alpine meadows",Herbivore,,,Siberian Ibex,1,Central Asia,,Herd,BrownGreyBlack,Hair,43.5 mph,"15 to 17 years, 22 in captivity",66 to 220 pounds,51 to 65 inches,"Two years for females, as long as five years for males",Five to eight months,1,"Humans, snow leopards, golden eagles, wild dogs, wolves, wolverines",Mammal,26 to 43 inches at the shoulder,,,,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Siberian Retriever,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackWhiteGoldTanChocolate,Hair,,,65 lbs,,,,,,,,,Intelligent and affectionate but can be stubborn,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Siberian Tiger,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Panthera,Panthera Tigris Altaica,Asia,,,,,,,,,Dense tropical forest,Carnivore,3,Solitary,,,,Also known as the Amur tiger!,,BlackWhiteOrange,Fur,60 mph,18 - 25 years,100kg - 350kg (220lbs - 770lbs),,,,,Human,Mammal,,,,,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,"Deer, Cattle, Wild Boar",,,,,,Deer,,,,,,,,,,
Siberpoo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Silkie Chicken,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Galliformes,Phasianidae,Gallus,Gallus gallus,Asia,,chick,Flock,,racoons,Fluffy feathers,Silky or Chinese Silk Chicken,Incubation period- 20 to 21 days,"farm, yards",Omnivore,,,Silkie,,,,flock,GreyBlueBlackWhite,Feathers,,7-9 years,1.5-3 pounds,,"Hens- 8 to 10 months, Cockerels- 10 to 12 months",Wean from heat lamps at 6 weeks,10-14 eggs,"Racoons, Bobcats, Foxes, Coyotes, Weasels, Birds of Prey, Skunks, Snakes, and Rodents",bird,8-14 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,China,,,,,,,,,
Silky Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyBlueBlackTanSilver,Hair,,12 – 15 years,10 lbs,,,,,,,,,Proud and opinionated,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Silver Dollar,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Characiformes,Characidae,,,South-America,Small invertebrates,,School,,"Large -fish, birds, reptiles","Flat, disc-shaped body",,3 days,Tropical well-vegetated rivers,Omnivore,"2,000",,Silver Dollar,16,,,,Silver,Scales,,10 years,,6”,,,,"Large fish, birds, reptiles",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Bloodworm, Insects, Plants",Fresh,,,,,Bloodworm,,,,5 - 7,,,,,,
Silver Labrador,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreySilver,Hair,,10 - 14 years,80 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, loyal, and outgoing",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Sixgill shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Hexanchiformes,Hexanchidae,Hexanchus,,Ocean,"Fish, sharks, rays, and crustaceans",,Solitary,Unknown,Overfishing,The massive rows of comb-like teeth,Cow Shark,Longer than 2 years,Oceans,Carnivore,,,Sixgill Shark,3,,,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteGreen,Rough,,Up to 80 years,"Up to 1,600lbs",Up to 6m (20ft),,,,"Humans, orcas, sharks, dolphins, and sea lions",Shark,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Skate Fish,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Rajiformes,Rajidae,,,,"Crustaceans, cephalopods, fish, mollusks",,Solitary,,Ocean Trawling,Flat body type that's similar to stringrays,,Eggs take 3 to 5 months to hatch depending on species,Generally found in along continental shelfs,Carnivore,,,,,Oceans across the world,More than 200 species exist!,,Brown,Hair,,Up to 100 years,Up to 200 pounds (big skate),Up to 8 feet,About 10 years (common skate),,Up to 40 eggs,Sharks,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,Believed to have first evolved in the Jurassic Period (200 to 145 million years ago),,,,,,,,,
Skink Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Scincidae,,,Africa,"Flies, crickets, grasshoppers, beetles, and caterpillars",skinklets,Solitary,Unknown,Man,Lizard-like body with short legs or no legs at all,Skinks,30-75 days,Varies depending on species,Carnivore,,,,,Worldwide,,,BrownGreyRedGreenOrange,Scales,65 mph,Varies by species,1gram – 907 grams (1 ounce – 32 ounces),7.5 cm - 81cm (3in – 32 in),3 months - 36 months,2 days -12 months,10-18,"Foxes, raccoons, opossums, skunks, shrews, moles, birds",Reptiles,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Skipjack Tuna,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Scombriformes,Scombridae,Katsuwonus,Katsuwonus pelamis,Ocean,,,School,Millions,Overfishing,The torpedo-shaped body,"Striped tuna, ocean bonito, mushmouth, and balaya",A few days,Oceans,Carnivore,,,Skipjack tuna,1,,,,BlueSilver,Smooth,40 mph,8 - 12 years,7lbs – 40lbs,80cm (32in),,,,"Sharks, whales, humans, seabirds, and other fish",Ray-finned fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, crustaceans, cephalopods, and mollusks",Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Skunk,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mephitidae,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,Open woodland and dense shrub,Omnivore,6,Solitary,,,,Also known as the Polecat!,,GreyBlackWhite,Fur,10 mph,5-8 years,0.5-6.3kg (1.1-14lbs),,,,,"Owls, Coyote, Wild cats",Mammal,,,,,North-America,South-America,,,,,,,,"Insects, Rodents, Rabbits",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Skye Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnBlueBlackLight GreyDark Grey,Hair,,12-15 years,40 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, Gay, Friendly, Fearless, Loyal, Good-tempered",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Sleeper Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Squaliformes,Somniosidae,,,Ocean,"Fish, seals, and mollusks",,Solitary,Unknown,Overfishing,The sharp dagger-like teeth,Greenland Shark,Varies,Oceans,Carnivore,,,Sleeper Shark,20,,,,GreyBlueWhiteLight-Brown,Scales,1.6 mph,Up to 500 years,"Up to 2,000 pounds",Up to 20 feet,,,,"Humans, Killer Whales, other sharks",Shark,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Varies,,,,,,
Sloth,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Pilosa,Bradypodidae,Bradypus,Choloepus Hoffmani,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Tall trees in tropical rainforest,Omnivore,1,Solitary,,,,It's body temperature is between 30 - 34 degrees!,,BrownGreyWhiteTan,Fur,15 mph,25-40 years,4.5-6kg (10-13lbs),,,,,"Eagles, Snakes, Jaguar",Mammal,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,"Leaves, Buds, Fruit",,,,,,Leaves,,,,,,,,,,
Slow Worm,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Anguidae,Anguis,Anguis fragilis,Asia,,,,,,,,,Grassland and woodlands,Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,Found widely throughout British gardens!,,BrownGreyYellowBlackTan,Scales,0.3 mph,10 - 30 years,20g - 100g (0.7oz - 3.5oz),20cm - 50cm (8in - 20in),,,,"Cats, Dogs, Birds",Reptile,,Long snake-like body and small eyes,,,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,8,,,"Insects, Slugs, Worms",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Slug,Animalia,Mollusca,Gastropoda,,,,,Africa,"worms, snails, carrion",,,,,,Land slug,3-6 months,"gardens, foliage, wood and debris",Omnivore,,,Slug,,Worldwide,,,BrownGreyBlackGreen,Smooth,0.19 mph,2 years,,0.5-5 inches,1 year,,500 per year,"birds, reptiles, insects",gastropod,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Smokybrown Cockroach,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Blattodea,Blattidae,Periplaneta,Periplaneta fuliginosa,Africa,Decaying plant and animal matter,Nymph,Colony,,Extermination by humans,Rich mahogany coloring,Roach,24-70 days,,Omnivore,,Nocturnal,,1,All continents except Antarctica,,,BrownBlack,Exoskeleton,3 mph,2-6 months,0.105 g,1.5 in,90-100 days,,40-45 eggs per egg case,,Insect,0.25 in,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Smooth Fox Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownBlackWhiteTan,Hair,,12 – 15 years,,,,,,,,18 lbs,,Energetic and curious,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Snail,Animalia,Mollusca,Gastropoda,Achatinoidea,,,Achatinoidea,Africa,,,,,,,,,Well-vegetated areas,Herbivore,200,,Snail,1000,Worldwide,"There are nearly 1,000 different species!",,YellowTan,Shell,,,0.01kg - 18kg (0.02lbs - 40lbs),0.5cm - 80cm (0.2in - 32in),,,,"Rodents, Frogs, Birds",,,"Armoured shell with long, thin eye stems",,,Antarctica,Asia,Central-America,,,,,,,"Leaves, Fruits, Stems",,,,,,Leaves,,Eurasia,,,Europe,North-America,Ocean,,Oceania,South-America
Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,"There are around 3,000 known species worldwide",,,Scales,20 mph,30 years,150kg (330lbs),,,,,,Reptile,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Snapping Turtle,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Testudines,Chelydridae,Chelydra,Chelydridae,Central-America,,,,,,,,,"Slow rivers, lakes and marshland",Omnivore,35,Solitary,,,,Only found in North America!,,BrownBlackTan,Scales,2.4 mph,30-45 years,16-136kg (35-300lbs),,,,,"Human, Raccoon, Alligator",Reptile,,,,,North-America,South-America,,,,,,,,"Fish, Birds, Frogs",,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Snorkie,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus familiaris,North-America,rodents,puppies,Pack,unknown,being crushed by larger animals or people,,,60 days,domesticated,Omnivore,4,PackSocial,Snorkie,1,North America,,,BrownGreyWhiteSilverMulti-colored,Fur,10 mph,15 years,10 pounds,14 inches,12 months,8 weeks,4 puppies,,Mammal,12 inches,,sweet and funny,can be difficult,,,,,,,,,,rats,,2 months,1 pound,,,meat,hybrid designer breed,,,,,,,,,
Snouted Cobra,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Elapidae,Naja,Naja annulifera,Africa,"Birds, lizards, rodents, toads, and other snakes",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,Snouted Cobra,,,,,BrownYellowBlue,Scales,,20 years,,4-8 feet,,,8-33 eggs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Snow Crab,Animalia,Arthropoda,Malacostraca,Decapoda,Oregoniidae,Chionoecetes,C. opilio,Ocean,"Fish, shrimp, smaller crabs, clams",,Group,Unknown,Ocean warming,,"Opie, opilio crab",Up to two years,,Carnivore,,,Snow crab,,,,,,Hard Shell,,,5 - 7 pounds,3.7 - 6.5 inches,,,,"Humans, squid, seals, halibut",Crustacean,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Up to 100,000 eggs",,,,,,,,,,,,,
Snow Leopard,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Panthera,Panthera uncia,Asia,"sheep, deer, antelopes, yaks and gazelles and smaller mammals and birds",cub,Solitary,8478,"Poaching, climate change",Pale gray coat and gray spots,Ounce,90 to 105 days,Mountains,Carnivore,,,Snow leopard,4,Central Asia,,Solitary,GreyWhite,Fur,,21 years,,,2-3 years,5 months,2 to 7,"Leopards, occasionally and other snow leopards",Mammal,,,,,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Snowshoe,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,North-America,,,,,,,Saimese snowshoe,,,Omnivore,5,,Snowshoe,,,,Shorthair,BrownFawnBlackWhiteCreamLilacGolden,Hair,,10 to 14 year,9 to 12 pounds (male); seven to 10 pounds (female),,,,,,,,,"Affectionate, loving and loyal",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Snowshoe Hare,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Lagomorpha,Leporidae,Lepus,Lepus americanus,North-America," Leafy plants, flowers, grass, bark",Leveret,Solitary,,Habitat loss,Large hind feet,,36-40 days,"Forests, open fields, riverside thickets",Herbivore,,,Snowshoe hare,,Northern United States and Canada,,Solitary,,,,,,,,,1-7,"Coyotes, bobcats, wolves, owls, red foxes, lynx",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Snowy Owl,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Strigiformes,Strigidae,Bubo,Bubo scandiacus,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,Woodland within the Arctic tundra,Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,One of the largest owl species in the world!,,GreyBlackWhite,Feathers,50 mph,10 - 17 years,1.1kg - 2kg (2.4lbs - 4.4lbs),,,,,"Human, Foxes, Wild dogs",Bird,60cm - 75cm (24in - 30in),Black and white markings and large head,,,Europe,North-America,Ocean,130cm - 164cm (51in - 65in),,,7,,,"Lemmings, Voles, Fish",,,,,,Lemmings,,,,,,,,,,
Sockeye Salmon,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Salmoniformes,Salmonidae,Oncorhynchus,Oncorhynchus nerka,North-America,"Zooplankton, amphipods, insects",,School,Unknown,Overfishing,Bright red to dirty red coloration during spawning season,"Red salmon, kokanee salmon, blueback salmon",90 - 150 days,Ocean and tributaries,Carnivore,,,Sockeye salmon,1,,,,,Scales,,5 years,Up to 9.3 pounds,1.5 - 2.5 feet,5 years,,,"Humans, bears, eagles, wolves, sharks, lampreys, and marine mammals",Salmon,,,,,Ocean,,,,90 to 150 days,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,7.5,,,,,,
Somali,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,North-America,,,,,,,"Fox Cat, Longhaired Abyssinian",,,Omnivore,5,,Somali cat,,,"Active, intelligent and playful!",Longhair,BrownFawnBlackWhiteCreamGingerGolden,Hair,,9-16 years,6-13lbs,,,,,,,,,"Active, curious and playful",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Song Sparrow,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Passerelidae,Melospiza,Melospiza melodia,Central-America,Insects,"Nestling, fledgling",Solitary,Over 100 million,Habitat loss,Distinctive brown and gray stripes,Song sparrow,12 to 14 days,"Shrubs, gardens, woodlands",Omnivore,,,,,North America,,,BrownGreyWhiteChestnut,Feathers,30 mph,4 to 5 years,0.4 to 1.9 ounces,4.7 to 7 inches,1 year,10 to 12 days,3-6,"Owls, hawks, cats",Sparrow,3 inches,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Song Thrush,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Turdidae,Turdus,Turdus philomelos,Africa,"Insects and their larvae, snails, earthworms, slugs",,,75 million to about 120 million birds.,Habitat disruption,its song,"Throstle, mavis",,"Woods, temperate forests, scrub, shrublands, mountains, farms, gardens, parks",Omnivore,,,song thrush,1,"Europe, North Africa, Middle East, New Zealand, Australia",,,BrownYellowCream,,35 mph,three to ten years,"1.76 to 3.77 ounces, females a bit heavier",7.87 to 9.45 inches,,,four to five,"Birds of prey, cats, dogs, humans",bird,,,,,Asia,Europe,,13.38 inches,10-17 days,,4,,,,,,,"In a tree, in shrubs or creepers, on the ground",two weeks,,,,1,,,,,,,
South China Tiger,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Panthera,Panthera Tigris Amoyensis,Asia,,,,,,,,,Dense tropical forest,Carnivore,3,Solitary,,,,There are less than 20 in the wild!,,BlackWhiteOrange,Fur,60 mph,18 - 25 years,100kg - 195kg (221lbs - 430lbs),,,,,Human,Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Deer, Cattle, Wild Boar",,,,,,Deer,,,,,,,,,,
Southern Black Racer,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Coluber,Coluber constrictor,Central-America,,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,6-23 eggs,,"Black racer, North American racer",,,,,BlackWhite,,,5-10 years,,2-5 feet,,,,,,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Southern Pacific Rattlesnake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Crotalus,C. helleri,Central-America,"Lizards, birds, snakes, frogs, and small mammals including rats, mice, rabbits, and ground squirrels.",neonate,Solitary,,habitat loss and human encounters,Rattle composed of interlocking keratin links.,,,"scrub brush, coastal sage, rocky hills",Carnivore,,NocturnalCrepuscularNocturnal/Crepuscularor Nocturnal Depending on Region and Season,Southern Pacific Rattlesnake,,Southern California from Santa Barbara County south to northern Baja California and the Santa Catalina Islands.,,,BrownGreyBlackDark Brown,Scales,,,,30-44 inches,,,,"Coyotes, roadrunners, hawks, owls.",,,"Large, triangular head and narrow neck.",,,North-America,,,,,,,Yes,Medium,"Rats, mice, rabbits, and ground squirrels.",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Spadefoot Toad,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Mesobatrachia,Pelobatidae,Pelobates,Mesobatrachia,Europe,,,,,,,,,Marshland prairies and open floodplains,Omnivore,250,Solitary,,,,They spend most of their time underground!,,BrownGreyTan,Permeable Scales,10 mph,4-8 years,50-100g (1.7-3.5oz),,,,,"Birds, Fish, Snakes",Amphibian,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,"Fly, Ants, Spiders",,,,,,Fly,,,,,,,,,,
Spanador,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Spanish Goat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Calvo,Capra,Capra aegagrus hircus,Central-America,"Grass, herbs, shrubs, weeds, tree barks, and leaves",Calf,Herd,"approximately 500,000","Domesticated dogs, wolves, foxes, and coyotes",Long horizontal ears and thorns that are twisted at the points.,Brush goats and scrub goats,About 155 days,"Spain, Mexico, and the USA",Herbivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyFawn,,,6-7 years,male: 200 to 250 lbs. females: 11 to 150 lbs.,20 inches,5 months to 1 year,,2-4,"Domesticated dogs, wolves, foxes, and coyotes",,20 inches,,,,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Spanish Mastiff,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,YellowFawnRedBlackBrindle,Hair,,10 to 12 years,220 lbs.,,,,,,,,,"Affectionate, laid-back, independent",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Sparrow,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Passeridae,,,Africa,,,,1.6 billion,,,,,Countryside and woodland,Omnivore,,Flock,,,,There are 140 different species!,,BrownGreyYellowBlueBlackWhiteTan,Feathers,25 mph,4 - 7 years,13.4g - 42g (0.5oz - 1.5oz),,,,,"Cats, Snakes, Hawks",Bird,11.4cm - 18cm (4.5in - 7in),Small body size and rounded head,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,8.3 inches,10 to 14 days,,4,,,"Insects, Seeds, Berries",,,,On or around buildings,82 days,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Sparrowhawk,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Accipitriformes,Accipitridae,Accipiter,Accipiter nisus,Africa,"Birds, insects, rodents, and other mammals",,,Several million,Habitat loss,The barred plumage on the breast,Sparhawks,,Forests and woodlands,Carnivore,,,Sparrowhawk,20,"Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania",,,BrownBlackWhiteOrange,,50 mph,10-20 years,Up to 1kg (2.5lbs),,,,,"Eagles, owls, falcons, goshawks, red foxes, and martens",Bird,Up to 50cm (20in),,,,Asia,Europe,Oceania,Up to 101cm (40in),A month,,,,,,,,,Tall trees,1-2 months,,,,1,,,,,,,
Spectacled Bear,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Ursidae,Tremarctos,Tremarctos Ornatus,South-America,,,,,,,,,Coastal forests and deserts,Omnivore,2,Solitary,,,,Native to the Andes mountains of South America!,,GreyBlackWhite,Fur,30 mph,20 - 30 years,130kg - 200kg (286lbs - 440lbs),,,,,"Human, Jaguar, Mountain lion",Mammal,1.5m - 2m (4.9ft - 6.6ft),Light spectacles on face and long claws,,,,,,,,,,,,"Berries, Mice, Birds",,,,,,Berries,,,,,,,,,,
Sperm Whale,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Cetacea,Physeteridae,Physeter,Physeter macrocephalus,Ocean,"Squid, sharks, skates, fish",,Pod/Solitary,"300,000 to 450,000","Human activity, climate change",Size and huge head,Cachalot,14 to 16 months,Ocean,Carnivore,1,,Sperm Whale,4,,Each tooth weighs 1kg!,,GreyWhite,Smooth,23 mph,Up to 60 years,35 to 45 tons,49 to 59 feet,,,,"Sharks, Humans, Killer Whales",Cetacean Common nam,,Cone-shaped teeth and enormous body size,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,Squid,,,,6 - 9,,,,,,
Spider,Animalia,,,,,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Spider Ball Python,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Pythonidae,Python,Python regius,Africa,,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,Ball python,,,,,Black,,,20-50 years,,3-4.5 feet,,,1-11 eggs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Spider Monkey,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Atelidae,Ateles,Simia Paniscus,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Tropical jungle and rainforest,Omnivore,1,Troop,,,,Found in the tropical jungles of South America!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Hair,35 mph,15-27 years,6.4-12kg (14-26lbs),,,,,"Human, Eagles, Jaguar",Mammal,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,"Fruit, Nuts, Leaves",,,,,,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Spider Wasp,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Hymenoptera,Pompilidae,,,Africa,Spiders,,,,,,,,"Loose soil, rocks, or rotted wood.",Carnivore,,,,,,,,YellowBlueBlackOrange,Exoskeleton,,,10 to 19 mg,,,,,"mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians",,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Spider-Tailed Horned Viper,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Pseudocerastes,Pseudocerastes urarachnoides,Asia,"Prefers birds but will also eat lizards, rodents, and arthropods",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,Iranian Spider Viper,,,,,GreyTan,Scales,,,Approx. 1 pound,About 20 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Spinner Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Carcharhiniformes,Carcharhinidae,Carcharhinus,Carcharhinus brevipinna,Ocean,,,Group,Uncertain,"Human exploitation, habitat loss",Jumping and spinning,"Blacktip shark, longnose gray whaler",11 to 15 months,Tropical and warm temperate waters,Carnivore,,,Spinner shark,,,,,GreyBlackLight-Brown,Tough,,15 to 20 years,120 to 200 pounds,6 to 9 feet,,,,Humans,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,"Small bony fish ponds, streams, ocean, etc",,,,,,,,,,
Spinone Italiano,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownWhiteOrange,Hair,,12 – 14 years,81 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Good-natured, hard-working, and playful",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Spiny Dogfish,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Squaliformes,Squalidae,Squalus,Squalus acanthias,Ocean,"Octopuses, crabs, squid, smaller sharks, jellyfish, shrimp, and sea cucumber",,Pack,"Biomass of 106.8 thousand metric tons in the Atlantic Ocean; 44,660,000 fish in the Pacific Ocean",Overfishing,,"Dogfish Shark, Spiky Dog, Piked Dogfish, Rock Salmon, Spring Dogfish, White-Spotted Dogfish Predators: Sharks, Seals, Orcas, Tuna, American Anglerfish, Humans",,Oceans and seas,Carnivore,,,Spiny Dogfish,2,,Found in ocean waters worldwide!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Smooth,,"Average of 20 to 24 years, but can live up to 50 years",8 pounds,Maximum length of 39 inches (male); maximum length of 49 inches (female),,,,"Sharks, Whales, Humans",,,,,,,,,,,,6,,,"Fish, Squid, Crustaceans",Salt,,,,,"Octopuses, crabs, squid, smaller sharks, jellyfish, shrimp, and sea cucumber",,,,6.5-8.5,,,,,,
Spiny Hill Turtle,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Testudines,Geoemydidae,Heosemys,Heosemys spinosa,Asia,,Hatchling,Solitary,Unknown,Habitat destruction,Spiked shell,Cogwheel turtle,100 - 145 days,"Forest, rainforest, mountains, hills",Omnivore,,,Spiny turtle,1,Indo-Malaysia,,,BrownRedOrangeBeige,Scales,3 mph,20 years,1.5 - 2kg (3 - 4.5lbs),175 - 220mm (.6 - .75ft),,,1 - 3,humans,Reptile,90 - 110 mm (.3 - .4ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Leaves, fruit, vegetation",,,,,,,,,,
Spitting Cobra,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Elapidae,,,Africa,"Small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects, eggs, birds. Some species scavenge.",,Solitary,,,,,,,Carnivore,2 to 23 eggs,,"Spitting cobra, ulupong",,Africa and Asia,,,BrownGreyYellowRedBlueBlackGreenPink,Scales,,20 year lifespan in captivity,,2.29 to 8.9 feet,two or three years,,,,,,,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Spixs Macaw,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Psittaciformes,Psittacidae,Cyanopsitta,Cyanopsitta spixii,Extinct in the Wild,,,Flocks,At least 160,Habitat Loss,Luxurious Blue Plumage,,,Desert Woodlands,Omnivore,,Diurnal,Spix's Macaw,,Brazil,One of earth's rarest animals!,Birds,,Feathers,,20 to 40 years,360g (12.7oz),56cm (22in),,,,"Rats, feral cats, mongooses, and monkeys",,,,,,,,,,26 days,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Sponge,Animalia,Porifera,Demospongiae,,,,Demospongiae,Ocean,,,Colony,unknown,"Climate change, habitat destruction",Surface pores,,,"oceans, seas, lakes",Omnivore,"1,000s",Sedentary,Sponge,,Worldwide,"There are more than 9,000 known species!",,BrownYellowRedBlueGreenOrange,Porous,,15-30 years,20lbs,0.25m - 2m (0.8f - 6ft),,,,,Metazoa,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Plankton, Mollusks, Crustaceans",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Spotted Gar,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Lepisosteiformes,Lepisosteidae,Lepisosteus,Lepisosteus oculatus,Central-America,,,Solitary,Unknown,Water pollution,"Long, cylindrical body",Gar,10-14 days,6.0-8.0,Carnivore,,,Spotted gar,1,,,,BlackDull Olive,Scales,,216 months,10lbs,39in - 59in,,,,Other types of gars,Lepisosteidae,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,"Minnows, mosquito larvae, blue crabs, larger fish",Fresh,,,,,,,,,6.0-8.0,,,,,,
Spotted Lanternfly,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Hemiptera,Fulgoridae,Lycorma,Lycorma delicatula,Asia,,Nymphs,Solitary,,Humans,The pink or tan colored wings,Lanternmoth,5 – 8 months,Trees,Herbivore,,,Spotted Lanternfly,,"Native to China, Vietnam, Taiwan, and India",,,YellowRedBlackWhiteTanPink,Exoskeleton,,1 year,Less than 1 gram,Up to 4cm (1.5in),2 - 4 months after hatching,,20 - 60 eggs,Wasps and other insects,Insect,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Springador,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Springbok,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Antidorcas,Antidorcas marsupialis,Africa,,Calves,Herd,Up to 2.5 million,Hunting,The large curved horns on the top of the head,,4-6 months,Savannas and deserts,Herbivore,,,Springbok,1,Southern Africa,,,BrownBlackWhite,Hair,55 mph,7-9 years on average,27-48kg (59-106lbs),1-1.5m (4-4.5ft),200-400 days,4 months,1-2 calves,"Cheetahs, lions, leopards, hyenas, caracals, jackals, wild dogs, and eagles",Mammal,69-87cm (27-34in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grasses, leaves, and flowers",,,,,,,,,,
Springerdoodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Squash Beetle,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Coleoptera,Coccinellidae,Epilachna,Epilachna borealis,North-America,,Nymphs,Colony,unknown,Pest control by humans,Shield-like body,"Squash lady beetle, squash ladybugs",10 days,"Under plant debris, near buildings, near rocks, and other sheltered places",Herbivore,,,Squash beetle,1,North America,,,YellowBlack,Exoskeleton,,2-6 months,,3/8 inch,Less than 1 year old,,15-40 eggs,"Tachinid fly, sceleonids, and praying mantises",Insect,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Leaves, vines, fruit",,,,,,,,,,
Squid,Animalia,Mollusca,Cephalopoda,Teuthida,Oegopsina,,Teuthida,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Cooler and temperate waters,Carnivore,5,Solitary,,,,Some species are known to have 10 arms!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Smooth,18 mph,5-30 years,"0.3-500kg (0.6-1,102lbs)",,,,,"Human, Seal, Whales",Cephalopod,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, Crabs, Shrimp",,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Squirrel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Sciuridae,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Woodland and dense forests,Omnivore,3,Solitary,,,,Small rodents found in woodlands worldwide!,,BrownGreyRedBlackTan,Fur,16 mph,2-8 years,"250-1,000g (0.5-2.2lbs)",,,,,"Snakes, Coyote, Weasels",Mammal,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Fruit, Seeds, Insects",,,,,,Fruit,,Europe,,,North-America,South-America,,,,
Squirrel Monkey,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Cebidae,Saimiri,Saimiri,Central-America,"Fruit, Insects, Flowers",Infant,Troop,Not Known,Habitat loss,Longer tail than body used for balance,Deaths Head Monkey,170 days,"Dense, tropical jungle close to a stream",Omnivore,1,Diurnal,Squirrel Monkey,5,Central and South America,Lives in groups of up to 500 individuals!,Mammal,GreyYellowBlackOlive,Fur,22 mph,15 - 20 years,0.75kg -1.1k g (1.7lbs - 2.4lbs),,3 - 5 years,4 months,,"Birds of Prey, Snakes, Humans",,25cm - 36cm (9.8in - 14in),,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Squirrelfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Beryciformes,Holocentridae,Holocentrus,Holocentrus adscensionis,Ocean,"Meroplankton, shrimp",Fry,Social,,Habitat loss,Large protuberant eyes,"Soldierfish, striped squirrelfish",48-72 hours,Tropical and subtropical reefs,Carnivore,,Social,Squirrelfish,70,Atlantic Ocean,,School,RedSilver,Scales,,2-4 years,,6-10 inches,5 inches,,"500-1,000",Larger fish and sea birds,Fish,1-2 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,8.1-8.4,,,,,,
Sri Lankan Elephant,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Proboscidea,Elephantidae,Elephas,Elephas Maximus Maximus,Asia,,,,,,,,,Rainforest and tropical woodland,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,Now restricted to a few parks!,,BrownGreyBlack,Leather,27 mph,55 - 70 years,"3,000kg - 5,000kg (6,500lbs - 11,000lbs)",,,,,"Human, Tiger",Mammal,2m - 3m (7ft - 10ft),Long trunk and large feet,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Fruit, Roots",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Stabyhoun,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,"Stabij, Stabijhoun, Fryske Stabij, Beike, Dutch Stabyhoun, Stabij, Frisian Pointer",,,Omnivore,,,Stabyhoun,,,,,BlackWhiteOrangeChocolate,Hair,,12 to 15 years,55lbs,,,,,,,,,"Gentle, sensitive, and active",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Staffordshire Bull Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Staffordshire Bull Terrier,,,Known for their loyalty to their family!,Mastiff,,Hair,,14 years,17kg (38lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Stag Beetle,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Coleoptera,Lucanidae,,,Europe,"Rotting wood, fruits, and sap",Larvae,Solitary,,Habitat loss,The massive mandibles of the male,,A few days,"Loose soil of deserts, forests, grasslands, and more",Herbivore,100,,Stag Beetle,1200,"Europe, North America",,,BrownRedBlackGreen,Exoskeleton,,3-7 years,Up to 0.5 grams,1cm – 12.3cm (0.5in - 5in),,,30 eggs,"Mammals, bird, reptiles, amphibians, and insects",Insect,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Standard Schnauzer,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackWhite,Hair,,13-16,30-50,,,,4-8 pups,,,18-20,bristly eyebrows and a long mustache,"Intelligent, playful, affectionate, loyal",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Star-nosed mole,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Eulipotyphla,Talpidae,Condylura,Condylura cristata,North-America,"Worms, mollusks, fish, and insects",Pups,Colony,Unknown,Habitat loss,The star-shaped sensory organ on the nose,,45 days,Marshes and wetlands,Carnivore,,,Star-Nosed Mole,1,United States and Canada,,,BrownBlackPink,Hair,4 mph,3-4 years on average,55g (2oz),15-20cm (6-8in),10 months,1 month,2-7 pups,"Foxes, weasels, minks, domesticated cats and dogs, skunks, owls, and hawks",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Starfish,Animalia,Echinodermata,Asteroidea,,,,Asteroidea,Ocean,Mollusks,,Solitary,unknown,coral reef destruction,"Bumpy, spiny skin",Sea star,4-8 weeks,coral reef,Carnivore,"1,000,000",Solitary,Starfish,2000,,Has 2 stomachs to aid digestion!,,BrownGreyRedBlueOrange,Spiky,0.6 mph,35 years,0.1-6kg (0.2-13lbs),,,,,"Fish, birds, turtles, otters, carbs",Asteroidea,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Crustaceans, Worms, Sea Urchins",Salt,,,,,Crustaceans,,,,,,,,,,
Stargazer Fish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Trachiniformes,Uranoscopidae,Uranoscopus,Uranoscopus scaber,North-America,"Crustaceans, crabs, small fish",,Solitary,Unknown,Diseases and parasites,Eyes on top of its head,Monkfish,2 months,,Omnivore,,,Stargazer fish,4,,,,WhiteGreenDark Brown,Scales,,Diseases and parasites,Eyes on top of its head,Monkfish,2 months,Aggressive,,,Perciformes,These fish suck prey in like a vacuum or use a tentacle-like appendage,These fish suck prey in like a vacuum or use a tentacle-like appendage,,,Ocean,Oceania,,,,,,Yes,High,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,An organ on their heads helps these fish deter predators and disable prey with shocks,,
Steelhead Salmon,Animalia,Chordata,,Salmoniformes,Salmonidae,Oncorhynchus,Oncorhynchus mykiss,Asia,"Zooplankton, insects, mollusks, crustaceans, fish eggs, minnows, and other small fishes",,Solitary,Unknown,Habitat loss and fishing,"Streamlined, silvery body","steelhead trout, salmon trout",3 to 4 weeks,,Omnivore,,,Steelhead,1,,,,Purple,Skin,,,8 - 55 pounds,16 - 45 inches,Steelhead live in freshwater rivers and streams for 1 to 2 years before migrating into the ocean,Unknown,,"Humans, fish, lampreys, birds, bears, otters and raccoons",Salmonid,,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Steller’s Sea Cow,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Sirenia,Dugongidae,Hydrodamalis,Hydrodamalis Gigas,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Arctic Tundra,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,Hunted to extinction in 17 years!,,BrownGreyBlack,Smooth,,50 - 80 years,8000kg (8.8tons),8m - 9m (26ft - 30ft),,,,Large sharks and humans,Mammal,,Enormous body size and toothless mouths,,,,,,,,,,,,"Sea Grasses, Algae, Flowers",,,,,,Sea Grasses,,,,,,,,,,
Stick Insect,Animalia,,Insecta,Phasmatodea,,,Phasmatodea,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Forest, jungles and woodland",Herbivore,"1,000",,Stick Insect,3000,Worldwide,"There are more than 3,000 different species!",,BrownGreyTanGreen,Shell,,,,,,,,"Birds, Rodents, Reptiles",,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Leaves, Plants, Berries",,,,,,Leaves,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Stiletto Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Lamprophiidae,,,Africa,"small mammals, burrowing reptiles, frogs.",,,,,,"Southern stiletto snake, Bibron's stiletto snake, Side-stabbing snake, Bibron's burrowing asp, Bibron's mole viper.",,"fynbos, karoo scrub, semi-desert, savannahs, grasslands, woodlands, and forests",Carnivore,,,,,sub-Sahara Africa,,,BrownBlackWhitePurple,Scales,,12-22 years,,"12-16 inches, though it may reach 21.75 inches",,,2-17 eggs,,,,,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Stingray,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Myliobatiformes,,,,Ocean,"Snails, clams, and squids",,Solitary,Not known,"Sea lions, seals, sharks, and other large fish",,,Three months,Black and Mediterranean Seas,Carnivore,8,Solitary,Stingray,200,,It's stinger is razor-sharp or serrated!,,BrownGrey,Scales,30 mph,15 - 25 years,25kg - 97kg (55lbs - 214lbs),50cm - 200cm (19.6in - 79in),,,,"Sea lions, seals, sharks, and other large fish",Fish,,Flattened body shape and venom filled tail,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Snails, clams, and squid",,,,,,,,,,
Stoat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mustelidae,Mustela,Mustela Erminea,Asia,,,,,,,,,Moorland and woodlands,Carnivore,8,Solitary,,,,Average adults weigh about 200 grams!,,BrownBlackWhiteTan,Fur,20 mph,4-6 years,200-500g (7-17.6oz),,,,,"Fox, Snake, Wild Cats",Mammal,,,,,Eurasia,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,"Rabbits, Mice, Insects",,,,,,Rabbit,,,,,,,,,,
Stone Crab,Animalia,Arthropoda,Malacostraca,Decapoda,Menippidae,Menippe,,Ocean,"Mollusk, oysters",,,Unknown,,Two uneven but oversized claws,Florida stone crab,Up to two weeks,Waters off the Florida coast,Carnivore,,,,2,,,,BrownGreyRedTan,Exoskeleton,,Males: 7 years Females: 8 years,,Between 5½ to 6 inches at the carapace (the widest part of the crab),,,,"Octopi, sea turtles",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Stork,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Ciconiiformes,Ciconiidae,,,Africa,"Insects, amphibians, small mammals, bird eggs, fish, crustaceans.",,,"700,000+",Agricultural changes and industrialization by humans.,"long legs, long neck, and long bill",,,"Open grasslands, light woodlands, marshes, wet meadows, rivers, ponds.",Carnivore,,,Stork,19,"Australia, North America, Africa, Europe, Asia, South America",,,RedBlackWhite,Feathers,16 mph,"22 years in wild, 35 years in captivity",6.2 to 7.3 lbs.,39-45 inches,,,1-7 eggs,"American alligators, though eggs are attacked by small mammals.",Bird,39-49 inches,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,Up to 10.5+ feet,33-34 days,,1,,,,,,,"Cliff sides, trees, and on tops of homes",11 months,,,Europe,1,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Striped Hyena,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Hyaenidae,Hyaena,Hyaena hyaena,Africa,Small insects and small animals,Cub or pup,Small families,"5,000 to 14,000 worldwide.",Humans and human activities,Stripes on their bodies,,90-92 days,"Deserts, semi-deserts, woodlands, scrub forests, acacia bushlands, grasslands, tropical savannas, and rocky terrains",Omnivore,,,Striped Hyena,,"Africa, West India, the Middle East, and the Arabian Peninsula",,Solitary or in pairs,GreyBlackBeige,Fur,5 mph,24 years in captivity,57 to 90 pounds,1 – 1.15 meters in length. Their tail measures about 12.5 inches,2-3 years old,8 months to 1 year,2 to 4 cubs,"Humans, lions, other big cats",Mammal,1 – 1.15 meters in length. Their tail measures about 12.5 inches,,,,Asia,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Striped Rocket Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Hylidae,Litoria,Litoria nasuta,Oceania,,,,,,,,,Woodland swamps and ponds,Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,Long powerful hind legs!,,BrownBlackTanGreen,Permeable,5 mph,10 - 15 years,5g - 8g (0.17oz - 0.28oz),5cm - 5.5cm (1.9in - 2.1in),,,,,Amphibian,,Long legs and streamlined body,,,,,,,,,60,,,"Insects, Moths, Spiders",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Sturgeon,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Acipenseriformes,Acipenseridae,,,Ocean,"Shells, crustaceans, small fish",,,,Overexploitation,Elongated body and plates,,8 to 15 days,"Oceans, gulfs and lakes",Carnivore,,,Sturgeon,29,,,,GreyBlackWhiteOlive,Smooth,,50 to 60 years,"200 to 1,800 pounds",Up to 22 feet long,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Sucker Fish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Cypriniformes,Catostomidae,,,,"Algae, zooplankton, insects, small invertebrates, crustaceans, and plants",,,,Pollution and dams,,,Average of 10 days to eggs hatching,Freshwater streams and lakes,Omnivore,,,,79,"United States, Russia, and China",Commonly found throughout America!,,,Hair,,Bigmouth buffalo can live up to 112 years!,Maximum of 80 pounds (bigmouth buffalo),1 to 3 feet,,,,"Trout, bass, catfish, and walleye",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Sugar Glider,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Diprotodontia,Petauridae,Petaurus,Petaurus breviceps,Asia,"Insects, tree gum, sap",joey,Colony,,Habitat loss,Web membranes,,15 Days,"Forest, woodlands",Omnivore,,,Sugar glider,,"Australia, Indonesia",,,GreyBlackWhite,Fur,,120 months,0.1kg-0.25kg (0.25lbs-0.5lbs),0.15m-0.22m (0.5ft-0.75ft),1 year,3 months,1-2,"Owls, cats, snakes",Marsupial,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Sulcata Tortoise,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Testudines,Testudinidae,Centrochelys,Centrochelys sulcata,Africa,,Hatchling,Solitary,"Unknown, but the animal is listed as vulnerable or endangered","Hunting, poaching, habitat destruction",Its size,African spurred tortoise,About 75 days,"Desert, dry savanna",Herbivore,,,"African spurred tortoise, spurred tortoise, African spur thigh tortoise",1,Southern part of the Sahara Desert,,,BrownYellow,Hard Shell,0.3 mph,More than 70 years,79 to 200 pounds,30 inches,15 years of age,,15 to 30,Humans,Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Sumatran Elephant,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Proboscidea,Elephantidae,Elephas,Elephas Maximus Sumatranus,Asia,,,,,,,,,Rainforest and tropical woodland,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,"Less than 2,000 left in the wild!",,BrownGreyBlack,Leather,27 mph,55 - 70 years,"3,000kg - 5,000kg (6,500lbs - 11,000lbs)",,,,,"Human, Tiger",Mammal,2m - 3m (7ft - 10ft),Long trunk and large feet,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Fruit, Roots",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Sumatran Orang-utan,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Hominidae,Pongo,Pongo abelii,Asia,"Fruits, Shoots, Insects",Infant,Solitary,"4,000",Hunting and habitat loss,"Long arms and long, orange hair","Red Ape, Forest Person",9 months,"Dense, tropical forest",Omnivore,1,Diurnal,Sumatran Orang-utan,1,Northern Sumatra,Known to make mental maps of the forest!,Mammal,BrownGreyRedOrange,Hair,2.7 mph,30 - 40 years,30kg - 82kg (66lbs - 180lbs),,12 - 15 years,3 years,,"Sumatran Tiger, Humans",,1.25m - 1.5m (4ft - 5ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Sumatran Rhinoceros,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Perissodactyla,Rhinocerotidae,Dicerorhinus,Dicerorhinus Sumatrensis,Asia,,,,,,,,,"Tropical bushland, grassland and savannas",Herbivore,1,Solitary,,,,The smallest species of rhino!,,BrownGreyBlack,Leather,30 mph,30-45 years,"500kg - 800kg (1,100lbs - 1,760lbs)",2m - 2.5m (6.6ft - 8.2ft),,,,"Human, Wild cats",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Fruit, Berries, Leaves",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Sumatran Tiger,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Panthera,Panthera Tigris Sumatrae,Asia,,,,,,,,,Dense tropical forest,Carnivore,3,Solitary,,,,The smallest species of tiger!,,BlackWhiteOrange,Fur,60 mph,18 - 25 years,80kg - 150kg (176lbs - 330lbs),,,,,Human,Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Deer, Cattle, Wild Boar",,,,,,Deer,,,,,,,,,,
Sun Bear,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Ursidae,Helarctos,Helarctos malayanus,Asia,"Fruits, Honey, Insects",Cub,Solitary,Unknown,Hunting and habitat loss,Yellow or orange U-shaped marking on chest,"Malaysian Sun Bear, Malay Bear, Honey Bear, Dog Bear",3 - 8 months,"Primarily, lowland tropical forests",Omnivore,2,Diurnal/Nocturnal,Sun Bear,2,South-east Asia,The smallest species of bear in the world!,Mammal,BrownGreyYellowRedBlackWhiteOrange,Fur,30 mph,15 - 30 years,30kg - 60kg (66lbs - 132lbs),,3 - 4 years,18 months,,"Tiger, Snakes, Birds of Prey",,1.2m - 1.5m (4ft - 5ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Surgeonfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Acanthuriformes,Acanthuridae,,,Central-America,,,SolitarySchool,"Though the exact population of surgeonfish is not known, none of these fish appear to be endangered. The overall conservation status is not evaluated.","Climate change, pollution",Scalpel-like spines on the side of the tail that can deliver serious cuts,"Tang, doctorfish",24 hours,,Herbivore,,,Surgeonfish,,Warm seas around the world,,,,Scales,,,1.3 pounds,6 inches to over 6 feet,,,,"Eels, larger fish, rays",Fish,,,,,North-America,Ocean,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Zooplankton,,,,,,,,,,
Swai Fish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Siluriformes,Pangasiidae,Pangasianodon,Pangasianodon hypophthalmus,Asia,"Crustaceans, small fish, and plants",,School,,Fishing,Shark-style dorsal fin,"Tra fish, iridescent shark, pangasius",,Rivers,Omnivore,,,Iridescent shark,1,,,,SilverBeige,Scales,,,50 - 100 lbs,2-4 ft,,,,,Pangasiidae,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Swan,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Anseriformes,Anatidae,Cygnus,Cygnus atratus,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Large, shallow wetlands and open water",Omnivore,,Flock,,,,Populations have been affected by pollution!,,GreyBlackWhiteOrange,Feathers,50 mph,8 - 12 years,10kg - 15kg (22lbs - 33lbs),91cm - 150cm (36in - 60in),,,,"Human, Wolf, Raccoon",Bird,,"Large, powerful wings and webbed feet",,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,200cm - 350cm (79in - 138in),,,5,,,"Aquatic Plants, Insects, Small Fish",,,,,,Aquatic Plants,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Swedish Vallhund,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Swedish Vallhund,,,,,BrownGreyYellowBlueDark Brown,Hair,,15 years,,,,,,,,,,,No problems learning tricks and simple tasks.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Syrian Hamster,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Cricetidae,Mesocricetus,Mesocricetus auratus,Asia,Insects,Pups,Largely solitary,"Fewer than 2,500 mature individuals",Habitat loss,Typical golden-brown color,"Golden hamster, teddy bear hamster, standard hamster, fancy hamster",16 days,"Plateaus, steppes, sand dunes, edges of deserts",Omnivore,,,Golden hamster,4,Syria and Turkey,,,Gold,Fur,,1-3 years,100–225 grams (3.5–8 oz),5-7 in (12.7-17.78cm),30 days,19-21 days,8-20,"Owls, weasels, storks, jackals, wild cats, snakes",Rodent,,,,,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Taco Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,RedBlueBlackWhiteTanChocolate,Hair,,12-15 years,8 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Loyal, watchful, and playful",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Takin,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Budorcas,Budorcas taxicolor,Asia,,Calves,Herd,"7,000-12,000",Habitat loss and hunting,The curved horns and shaggy coat,Cattle chamois and gnu goat,7–8 months,Alpine mountains and valleys,Herbivore,,,Takin,1,Eastern Himalayas,,,BrownGreyYellowBlackWhiteGold,Hair,,Up to 20 years,Up to 350kg (770lbs),1.5-2.2m (5-7.3ft),30 months,1-2 months,1 (rarely 2),"Wolves, leopards, dholes, and bears",Hoofed Mammal,1-1.14m (3.3-4.5ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Leaves, grasses, herbs, and twigs",,,,,,,,,,
Tamaskan,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Tamaskan,,,,,BrownGreyFawnBlackWhite,Hair,,12 to 15 years,,,,,,,,,,Loyal and Devoted,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Tang,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Perciformes,Acanthuridae,,,Ocean,,,School,,Loss of coral reefs,The brightly colored body,Surgeonfish or unicornfish,A day or two,Coral reefs and open ocean,Omnivore,,,Tang,75,,Found around shallow coral reefs!,,YellowRedBlueBlackWhiteOrangePurpleSilverBlack-Brown,Scales,,Up to 30 years,Up to 1 or 2 pounds,Up to 3 feet,,,,"Groupers, tuna, snappers, and barracuda",Ray-finned fish,,Pointed snout and razor-sharp scalpel at the base of their tail,,,,,,,,,40000,,,"Plankton, algae, and sometimes meat",Salt,,,,,Algae,,,,,,,,,,
Tapanuli Orang-utan,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Hominidae,Pongo,Pongo tapanuliensis,Asia,"Fruits, Shoots, Insects",Infant,Solitary,800,Habitat loss and hunting,"Long arms and long, orange hair","Red Ape, Forest Person",9 months,Tropical and subtropical broadleaf forests,Omnivore,1,Diurnal,Tapanuli Orang-utan,1,northwestern Sumatra,Inhabits an isolated mountain range in northwestern Sumatra!,Mammal,BrownGreyRedBlackOrange,Hair,2.7 mph,30 - 40 years,30kg - 82kg (66lbs - 180lbs),,12 - 15 years,3 years,,"Sumatran Tiger, Humans",,1.25m - 1.5m (4ft - 5ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Tapir,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Perissodactyla,Tapiridae,Tapirus,,Asia,,Calf,Solitary,"Between 3,000 and 4,500 depending upon the species",Poaching for meat and hides / habitat loss.,Elongated snout and upper lip that is reminiscent of an aardvark’s nose.,"Baird’s Tapir, Little Black Tapir, Wooly Tapir, Asian / Indian Tapir",13 months,"grasslands, swamps, mountains and forests.",Herbivore,1,Solitary," Central American Tapir, Kabomani Tapir, Mountain Tapir and the Malayan Tapir",4,"Central America, South America and Asia",Most closely related to horses and rhinos!,,BrownGreyRedBlackWhite,Hair,30 mph,20 to 30 years,150-300kg (330-700lbs),,3 to 5 years,Six to eight months.,1,"Crocodiles, jaguars, tigers, cougars and other wild cats.",Mammal,Between 29 and 42 inches from the shoulder.,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Leaves, grasses and other plants.",,,,,,,,,,
Tarantula Hawk,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Hymenoptera,Pompilidae,Pepsis,Pepsis albocincta,Africa,tarantulas,Larva,Solitary,,Habitat destruction,Spider predation,"Pepsis wasp, spider wasp",3-4 days,"Desert scrub, rainforests, grassland, open arid or semi-arid locations",Omnivore,,,Tarantula hawk,,every continent except Europe and Antartica,,solitary,BlackOrange,Shell,,A few weeks to four to five months,0.35 to 0.67 ounces,2 inches,Soon after pupating,,1,Roadrunners and bullfrogs,insect,,,,,Asia,Central-America,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Oceania,,,South-America,,,,,
Tarpon,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Elopiformes,Megalopidae,Megalops,,Ocean,Fish and large invertebrates,,School,,"Fishing, river damming, pollution","Large, silvery scales on sides","Silver king, grand ecaille, sabalo real",,"Bays, mangrove lagoons, coastal waters",Carnivore,,,Tarpon,2,,,,BlueBlackGreenSilver,Scales,,Males-30+ years; females-50+ years,100 pounds+,6 feet,,,,"Sharks, porpoises, alligators",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Tarsier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Tarsiidae,Tarsius,Tarsius,Asia,"Insects, Lizards, Birds",Infant,Solitary/Group,Declining,Habitat loss,Long and powerful hind legs,"Western Tarsier, Eastern Tarsier, Philippine Tarsier",180 days,"Forests, mangroves and scrub",Carnivore,1,Nocturnal,Tarsier,18,A number of south-east Asian islands,Each eye weighs more than their whole brain!,Mammal,BrownGreyGolden,Fur,24 mph,12 - 20 years,80g - 165g (2.8oz - 5.8oz),,1 - 2 years,8 weeks,,"Cats, Snakes, Birds of Prey",,9cm -16cm (3.6in - 6.4in),,,,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Tasmanian Devil,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Dasyuromorphia,Dasyuridae,Sarcophilus,Sarcophilus harrisii,Oceania,,,,,,,,,Forest underbrush,Omnivore,3,Solitary,,,,Exclusively found on the island of Tasmania!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Fur,15 mph,5-8 years,6-8kg (13-18lbs),,,,,"Snakes, Human, Wild dogs",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Mice, Rats, Rabbits",,,,,,Mice,,,,,,,,,,
Tasmanian Tiger,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Dasyuromorphia,†Thylacinidae,†Thylacinus,†Thylacinus cynocephalus,Oceania,"Birds, kangaroos, wombats, emus, possums, wallabies. echidnas, bettongs, bandicoots, potoroos and small livestock",Joey,Solitary,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","Grasslands and forests, rainforests",Carnivore,,,Tasmanian tiger,1,Tasmania,,Solitary,TanDark Brown,Fur,,Eight to 10 years,18 to 66 pounds,39 to 51 inches plus 20 to 26-inch tail,Unknown,Two months,Two to four joeys,"None, save humans and dingos",Marsupial,24 inches at the shoulder,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Tawny Owl,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Strigiformes,Strigidae,Strix,Strix aluco,Asia,,,,,,,,,Dense forest and open woodland,Omnivore,,Solitary,,,,The most widespread owl in Europe!,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan,Feathers,50 mph,4 - 6 years,350g - 650g (12oz - 23oz),,,,,"Hawks, Eagles, Buzzards",Bird,38cm - 43cm (15in - 17in),Large eyes and fantastic hearing,,,Eurasia,Europe,,81cm - 105cm (32in - 41in),,,3,,,"Mice, Vole, Insects",,,,,,Mice,,,,,,,,,,
Teddy Bear Hamster,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Cricetidae,Mesocricetus,Mesocricetus auratus,Asia,"Seed, fruit, vegetables, and grains",Pup,Solitary,Unknown,,Large ears,Long-haired Syrian hamsters,16 days,"Cage, aquarium",Herbivore,,,Teddy Bear Hamster,,Originated in Syria,,Solitary,BrownGreyBlackWhiteGoldCreamDark GreyWhite-BrownGolden,Fur,,2-3 years,3.5-5.3 ounces,6 inches,6 months,4 weeks,6-12 pups,"Snakes, domesticated dogs and cats, foxes, and birds",Mammal,,,,,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,Teddy Roosevelt Terrier,,,,,BlackWhiteTan,Hair,,15 years,17.5lbs,,,,,,,,,"Active, intelligent and eager to please",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Telescope Fish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Aulopiformes,Giganturidae,Gigantura,,Ocean,Plankton,,Solitary/School,Unknown,Carnivorous fish life,Protruding eyes,"Common trumpeters, real bastard trumpeters",,Deep sea depths of world oceans,Omnivore,,,telescope fish,2,,,,BlueGreen,Scales,,6 to 25 years,,4 to 6 inches,,,,Shark and other large fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,"Other fish life, particularly plankton",,,,,,,,,,
Tennessee Walker Horse,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Perissodactyla,Equidae,Equus,Equus ferus,North-America,,Foal,Social,Unknown,None,Long neck,Tennessee walking horse,320-370 days,"Farms, ranches, pastures",Herbivore,,,Tennessee walker,-1,North America,,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteBlonde,Hair,30 mph,Up to 30 years,900-1200 lbs,,13 months,5 to 7 months,1,None,Mammal,59 inches – 68 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, hay",,,,,,,,,,
Tenterfield Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackWhiteTan,Hair,,12 – 14 years,10 lbs,,,,,,,,,Intelligent and active,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Termite,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Isoptera,,,Isoptera,Africa,,,,,,,,,Forests and areas with high humidity,Herbivore,"1,000",,Termite,2800,Tropical Regions,Their mounds can be up to 9 meters tall!,,BrownRedBlackWhite,Shell,,,,,,,,"Birds, Reptiles, Mammals",,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Organic plant matter, Wood, Grass",,,,,,Organic plant matter,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyRedBlueBlackWhiteBrindle,Hair,,13-15years,6 - 80lbs,,,,,,,,,"Protective, loyal, lively, intelligent, playful, fearless",,North-America,Oceania,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Tetra,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Characiformes,Characidae,Paracheirodon,Paracheirodon Axelrodi,South-America,,,,,,,,,Clearwater streams of South America,Omnivore,,,Tetra,,,Native to the freshwater streams of South America!,,RedBlueBlackWhiteSilver,Scales,,2-5 years,,,,,,"Fish, Eels, Crustaceans",,,,,,,,,,,,130,,,"Algae, Brine Shrimp, Plankton",Fresh,,,,,Algae,,,,5.5-7.5,,,,,,
Texas Heeler,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnBlueBlackWhite,Hair,,15 years,50 lbs,,,,,,,,,Intelligent and loyal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Texas Indigo Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Drymarchon,Drymarchon melanurus erebennus,Central-America,"snakes, small mammals, lizards, birds",Hatchlings,Solitary,,"Birds of Prey, Human encroachment",Iridescent blueish sheen in the light.,"Texas blue indigo, blue indigo snake, indigo snake",,"Grasslands, brush, forests in Texas, from San Antonio south, and into northern Mexico as far south as Veracruz.",Carnivore,,Diurnalterrestrial,Texas Indigo Snake,,,,,BrownBlackBlack-Brown,Scales,,Estimated at 15,,,2-3 years,,3-12,Birds of prey like hawks and eagles,,,,Mostly docile unless harassed,,North-America,,,,,,,,,All native venomous snakes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Texas Rat Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Pantherophis,Pantherophis obsoletus lindheimeri,North-America,"Rodents, reptiles, frogs, birds, eggs, and insects",,Solitary,,,,,,"forests, grasslands, swamps, and suburban and urban areas.",Carnivore,,Nocturnal,Texas rat snake,,south-central region of the United States,,,BrownGreyYellowGreen,Scales,,10-20 years,,4 to 6 feet,,,12-20 eggs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Texas Spiny Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Phrynosomatidae,Sceloporus,Sceloporus olivaceous,Central-America,"Beetles, wasps, grasshoppers",Hatchling,Solitary,Unknown,Predators,Blue patches on male’s belly,"Tree lizard, fence lizard",90 to 100 days,"Forests, scrublands, backyards",Carnivore,,,Texas spiny lizard,10,"Mexico, U.S.",,Lounge,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Scales,35 mph,2 to 7 years,,8 to 12 inches,1 year,At birth,4 to 20,"Snakes, raptors, weasels, lizards",Reptile,2 inches,,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Thai Ridgeback,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnRedBlueBlackBrindle,Hair,,12 to 13 years,75lbs,,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, independent, protective",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Thorny Devil,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Agamidae,Moloch,Moloch horridus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,Dry desert and shrub land,Omnivore,6,Solitary,,,,Found only on mainland Australia!,,BrownGreyRed,Scales,37 mph,12-20 years,70-95g (2.5-3.4oz),,,,,"Snakes, Human, Birds",Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Ants, Termites",,,,,,Ants,,,,,,,,,,
Thrush,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Turdidae,,,Africa,"Insects, worms, snails, spiders",,,Millions,"Habitat destruction, predators",Their songs,"Storm cock, robin redbreast",,"Woodlands, forests, backyards, parks",Omnivore,,,Thrush,,Around the world,,,BrownGreyYellowRedBlue,Feathers,36 mph,2 to 12 years,0.74 to 6.2 ounces,4.7 inches to 13 inches,,,2-5,"Raccoons, crows, jays, snakes, cats, squirrels, birds of prey",Bird,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,8.5 to 20.9 inches,About 12 to 14 days,,,,,,,,,"In trees, with the exception of bluebirds, who nest in cavities or nest boxes and hermit thrushes, who often nest on the ground",10 to 15 days,,,Europe,1,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Tibetan Fox,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Vulpes,Vulpes ferrilata,Asia,,Kits,Pair,"40,000",Pika population reduction,Square-shaped skull,Tibetan sand fox,50-60 days,Tibetan Plateau,Carnivore,,,Tibetan fox,,,,,GreyTan,Fur,44 mph,8-10 years,8-12 lbs (4-5 kg),24-28 in (60-70 cm),1 year,5-9 weeks,2-4,Humans,Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"pikas, marmots, rodents, lizards, and other small prey",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Tibetan Mastiff,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Tibetan Mastiff,,,Originally bred in the Himalayan mountains!,Mastiff,BrownGreyRedBlackTan,Hair,,12 years,150lbs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Tibetan Spaniel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,RedBlackWhiteGoldTanCream,Hair,,12 – 15 years,15 lbs,,,,,,,,,Smart and attentive to owner,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Tibetan Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Asia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyBlackWhiteGoldBrindle,Hair,,12-15 years,30 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Energetic, playful and stubborn quiet and lazy",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Tick,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Ixodida,,,,Africa,"Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians","Larva, nymph, or instar",Infestation,,None,Engorged body after feeding,,Immediately to 3 months,Woods around the world,Carnivore,,,Tick,1000,Worldwide,,Parasitic,BrownBlack,Skin,,2-4 years,,3mm or more,,,"2,000-18,000","Birds, chickens, guinea fowl, toads, frogs, opossums",Arachnid,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Tiffany,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,North-America,,,,,,,"Chantilly, Chantilly-Tiffany, or Foreign Longhair",,,Omnivore,5,,Tiffany,,,,Semi-Longhair,BrownFawnBlueWhiteCreamLilac,Hair,,7 to 16 years,6 to 12 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Affectionate, loving and playful",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Tiger,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Panthera,Panthera Tigris,Asia,,,,,,,,,Dense tropical forest,Carnivore,3,Solitary,,,,The largest feline in the world!,,BlackWhiteOrange,Fur,60 mph,18-25 years,267-300kg (589-660lbs),,,,,Human,Mammal,,,,,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,"Deer, Cattle, Wild Boar",,,,,,Deer,,,,,,,,,,
Tiger Beetle,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Coleoptera,Carabidae,Cicindela,Cicindelinae,Africa,spiders and insects,larvae,Solitary,,Habitat destruction,The iridescent metallic shell,,a few days or weeks,ground,Carnivore,,,Tiger beetle,2600,worldwide,,,RedBlueBlackWhiteGreenOrange,Exoskeleton,3.5 mph,1-4 years,less than 1 gram,up to 1 inch,1-4 years,,3-4 eggs per day,,insect,,,,,Antarctica,Asia,Central-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Eurasia,,,Europe,North-America,Oceania,,South-America,
Tiger Moth,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Lepidoptera,Erebidae,Arctia,,Asia,,"Caterpillar, larva",Solitary,,Habitat loss,Brightly colored pattern on its wings,Woolly bear (caterpillars),Eggs hatch in 10 days,"Grasslands, forests",Herbivore,,,tiger moth,11000,"North America, Europe, Central Asia, Northern Asia",,,RedBlackWhiteGreenOrange,Hair,,5-10 days,less than 1 ounce,,,,50 or more,Some birds,Insect,,,,,Eurasia,Europe,North-America,1.5-2 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,"plants, nectar",,,,,,,,,,
Tiger Rattlesnake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Crotalus,C. tigris,Central-America,Small mammals and lizards,Neonate,SolitarySolitary except during mating season,"10,000",Human expansion,Small head and large rattle,Tiger rattler,,,Carnivore,6-10,NocturnalCrepuscular,Tiger Rattlesnake,,Central Arizona south to northern Mexico,,,BrownYellowFawnTanOrangeLilac,Scales,,,,2-3 feet,,,,,,,"""Tiger stripes"" in the form of crossbands down the length of the snake",,,North-America,,,,,,,Yes,Low,Adults - mainly small mammals; juveniles - mainly lizards,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Tiger Salamander,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Caudata,Ambystomatidae,Ambystoma,Ambystoma tigrinum,North-America,,,,,,,,,"Wetlands, rivers and streams",Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,Found across the North American wetlands!,,BrownGreyYellowBlackGreen,Permeable,10 mph,10-15 years,113-227g (4-8oz),,,,,"Raccoon, Coati, River Turtles",Amphibian,,,,,Ocean,,,,,,50,,,"Insects, Worms, Small Frogs",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Tiger Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Carcharhiniformes,Carcharhinidae,Galeocerdo,Galeocerdo Cuvier,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Tropical coastal waters,Carnivore,35,Solitary,,,,The fourth biggest species of shark in the world!,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Smooth,20 mph,30-40 years,"385-635kg (850-1,400lbs)",,,,,Human,Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Squid, Fish, Turtles",,,,,,Squid,,,,,,,,,,
Timber Rattlesnake (Canebrake Rattlesnake),Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Crotalus,Crotalus horridus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,Timber Rattlesnake,,,,,,,,Up to 37 years,,3-7 feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Rodents, shrews, rabbits, amphibians, and birds",,,,,,,,"Dark zig-zag patterns set against brown, gray, or pinkish skin",,
Tire Track Eel,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Synbranchiformes,Mastacembelidae,Mastacembelus,Mastacembelus armatus,Asia,"Worms, krill, plankton",,Solitary,Unknown,Habitat loss and being captured for the pet trade,Design of splotches on its skin resembles tire tracks,"Zig-zag eel, tire-track spiny eel, or marbled spiny eel",3 - 4 days,"Rivers, marshes, inland areas",Carnivore,,Solitary,Eel,93,,,,BrownGreyTan,Skin,,8 - 18 years,3 - 5 pounds,0.5 - 2.4 feet,,,,"Humans, sea birds, larger fish",Synbranchiformes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,6.8 - 7.2,,,,,,
Toadfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Batrachoidiformes,Batrachoididae,,,Ocean,"Sea worms, crustaceans, mollusks, other fish",,Territorial,Unknown,"Hunting/trapping, pollution",Toadlike appearance,"Frogfish, dogfish",Varies,Worldwide,Carnivore,,,Frogfish,83,,,,Brown,Smooth,,3-24 years,0.25-5.1lbs (110g-2.3kg),7.5-57cm (3-22in),,,,"Marine mammals, sea turtles, other fish",Vertebrate,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Torkie,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus familiaris,North-America,rodents,puppies,PackSocial,unknown,being crushed or ran over,guarding instincts,,2 months,Domesticated,Omnivore,1-3,PackSocial,Torkie,-1,North America,,,White-BrownMulti-coloredBlack-Brown,Fur,10 mph,13-15 years,7-10 pounds,9-10 inches,12 months,2 months,1-3 puppies,Hawks,mammal,8-9 inches,hunting instincts,"Sweet, Intelligent, Vigilant and Protective, Easy to Potty Train, Playful, Good Lap Dog","require training, can be stubborn",,,,,,,,,,rats,,3 months,3 pounds,,,meat,North America,,,,,,,watchdog instincts,,
Tortoise,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Testudines,Testudinidae,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Sandy soil close to water,Herbivore,5,Solitary,,,,Can live until they are more than 150 years old!,,BrownGreyYellowBlackGreen,Scales,0.3 mph,30-150 years,0.1-300kg (0.2-661lbs),,,,,,Reptile,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Grass, Weeds, Leafy greens",,,,,,Grass,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Toucan,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Piciformes,Ramphastidae,Ramphastos,,Central-America,,,,,,,,,Lowland rainforest and tropical forest borders,Omnivore,,Solitary,,,,There are more than 40 different species!,,YellowBlackWhiteOrange,Feathers,39 mph,12 - 20 years,130g - 680g (4.6oz - 24oz),,,,,"Human, Weasels, Large Birds",Bird,29cm - 63cm (11.5in - 29in),Small body and enormous colourful beak,,,South-America,,,43-60 inches,17-18 days,,3,,,"Fruit, Eggs, Insects",,,,Hollows of trees,1 year,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Toy Fox Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackWhiteTanChocolate,Hair,,11-14 years,13 pounds,,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, friendly, alert, playful, loyal, spirited",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Toy Poodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyBlueBlackWhiteCreamSilver,Hair,,12-16 years,,,,,,,,,,"Intelligent, active, alert",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Transylvanian Hound,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackTan,Hair,,10 to 14 years,77 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Even-tempered, fearless, and relentless",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Tree Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Hylidae,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Forests, woodlands and marshes",Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,Found in warmer jungles and forests!,,BrownGreyYellowBlackGreen,Permeable,10 mph,2-4 years,2-17g (0.07-0.6oz),,,,,"Birds, Mammals, Reptiles",Amphibian,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,50,,,"Insects, Worms, Small Frogs",,,,,,Insects,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Tree Kangaroo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Diprotodontia,Macropodidae,Dendrolagus,,Oceania,"Eggs, baby birds",Joey,Solitary,No more than a few thousand overall.,Hunting and habitat degradation and loss,Marsupial pouch,,44 days,Tropical rain forests,Omnivore,,,tree kangaroo,15,"Australia, New Guinea",,Largely solitary,BrownGreyRedBlackWhiteGoldChestnut,Fur,44 mph,Probably 15 to 20 years,15 to 20 pounds. Males and females are similar.,1.57 to 2.95 feet,"Two years for females, 4.6 years for males.",10 months,1,"Snakes, humans",Mammal,37 to 70 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Tree Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Boiga,Boiga irregularis,Oceania,"Rats, birds, lizards, bats",,,,,Large eyes and vertical pupils,Cat snake,,,Omnivore,,Nocturnal,Brown tree snake,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A large head compared to its slender body,,,,,,,,,,Yes,Medium,,,,,In a crevice or beneath a rock to keep them cool,,,,,,,,,,,,
Tree swallow,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Hirundinidae,Tachycineta,Tachycineta bicolor,Central-America,"Insects, berries, and seeds",,,20 million,Loss of nesting sites,The iridescent greenish-blue plumage,,,"Meadows, marshes, and shorelines",Omnivore,,,Tree Swallow,1,North America,,,BlueBlackWhite,Feathers,30 mph,,17-25g,4.7-5.5 inches,,,,"Snakes, raccoons, weasels, cats, chipmunks, falcons, hawks, owls, and magpies",Bird,,,,,North-America,,,12-14in,11-19 days,,,,,,,,,Hollows and holes,15-25 days,,,,1,,,,,,,
Treecreeper,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Certhiidae,Certhia,Certhia familiarus,Asia,"Insects, seeds",,,"40,000,000-79,999,999",Habitat loss,"Long, curved beak",Common treecreeper,,Woodlands,Omnivore,5-6 eggs,,Treecreeper,12,"Europe, Asia, Australia",,,BrownBlackWhiteTan,,20 mph,1-4 years,0.2-0.38 ounces,4-5 inches,,,,"Woodpeckers, hawks, pine martens",Bird,,,,,Europe,Oceania,,7-8 inches,13-17 days,,,,,,,,,Behind tree bark,One year,,,,1,,,,,,,
Treeing Tennessee Brindle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,puppy,,,,"unique, loud bark",,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackBrindle,Hair,,10-12 years,,,,,,,mammal,,,Easygoing and energetic,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,United States,,,,,,,,,
Treeing Walker Coonhound,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackWhiteTan,Hair,,12 to 13 years,70 lbs,,,,,,,,,Loyal and calm,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Tropicbird,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Phaethontiformes,Phaethontidae,Phaethon,,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Tropical islands and cliffs,Carnivore,,Flock,,,,Nests on tropical islands and cliffs!,,BrownYellowBlackWhite,Feathers,30 mph,10 - 16 years,0.3kg - 0.7kg (0.6lbs - 1.5lbs),75cm - 100cm (30in - 40in),,,,"Dogs, Cats, Stouts",Bird,,Long pointed beak and large body size,,,,,,94 to 112 cm,40 to 42 days,,1,,,"Fish. Squid, Flying Fish",,,,Ground or rocky cliffs,Adult feather appear at two to three years,Fish,,,1,,,,,,,
Trout,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Salmoniformes,Salmonidae,"Salmo, Oncorhynchus, Salvelinus","Salmo obtusirostris, Salmo trutta, Salmo trutta morpha fario, Oncorhynchus clarki, O.c. pleuricius, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Salvelinus fontinalis, Salvelinus malma, Salvelinus confluentus",Asia,"Crayfish, minnows, insects",,School,Unknown,Climate change,Spotted dorsal fin,Steelhead,66-104 days,"Rivers, streams, lakes",Carnivore,,,Trout,14,,,,BrownSilverPink,Scales,8 mph,18 to 40 years,10 to 30 pounds,1 to 2 feet,,,,"Humans, bears, eagles",Fish,,,,,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,6.5 to 8,,,,,,
Tsetse Fly,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Diptera,Glossinidae,Glossina,,Africa,,,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,,,Sub-Sahara Africa,,,BrownYellow,,15.5 mph,4 months,,0.25-and-0.5-inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Tuatara,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Sphenodontia,Sphenodontidae,Sphenodon,Sphenodon Punctatus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,woodland and grassland,Carnivore,12,Solitary,,,,Only found on a few of New Zealand's islands!,,BrownGreyGreen,Scales,15 mph,50-100 years,600-900g (1.3-1.9lbs),,,,,"Pigs, Cats, Rodents",Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Insects, Eggs, Lizards",,,,,,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Tuna,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Scombriformes,Scombridae,,,Ocean,"Fish, crustaceans, cephalopods, and mollusks",,School,Millions,Overfishing,"The metallic blue, silvery color",Tunny,A few days,Oceans,Omnivore,,,Tuna,15,,,,YellowBlueBlackWhiteSilver,Smooth,50 mph,Up to 40 years,"Up to 2,000lbs",Up to 4m (14ft),,,,"Sharks, humans, whales",Ray-finned fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Turkey,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Galliformes,Phasianidae,Meleagris,Meleagris,Central-America,,,,,,,,,"Forest, shrubland and grassy plains",Omnivore,,Flock,,,,Closely related to pheasants and chickens!,,BrownYellowRedBlueBlackWhiteGreen,Feathers,6 mph,1-10 years,3-11kg (6.6-24lbs),,,,,"Fox, Snake, Raccoon",Bird,,,,,North-America,,,4.1-4.7 feet,25-31 days,,,,,"Insects, Nuts, Seeds, Berries",,,,Wooded areas on the ground,20 weeks,Insects,,,,,,,,,,
Turkish Angora,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Felis,Felis catus,Europe,,,,,,,Ankara,,,Omnivore,4,,Turkish Angora,,,A breed that originated in central Turkey!,Mediumhair,BrownGreyRedBlackWhite,Hair,,9-14 years,8-15 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Affectionate, loving and playful",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Turtles,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Testudines,,,,Africa,"Crabs, jellyfish, squid, shrimp, cuttlefish, sea squirts, sea cucumbers, sponges, seagrass, algae, worms, snails, insect larvae, aquatic insects, crustaceans, water plants, fallen fruit, frogs, snakes, fish and smaller turtles.",Hatchling,SolitaryGroup,Fewer than 10 million,Accidental capture by fishing gear,Shell,"Sea turtle, snapping turtle, Chelonia",7 weeks to 2 years,"Aquatic, muddy, swampy areas, dry land for sun basking",Omnivore,,SolitaryGroup,Turtle,334,"North America, South Asia",,,BrownGreyYellowRedBlueBlackWhiteTanGreenDark BrownOrangePurplePinkOliveDull OliveGrey-Brown,Tough,3 mph,30 - 200+ years,"550 - 2,000lbs",6 cm to 6 ft,2-50 years,,3-8,Humans,Reptile,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Ocean,Oceania,,South-America,
Twig Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Thelotornis,Thelotornis capensis,Africa,"Lizards, birds, frogs",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,Twig snake,,,,,BrownGrey,Scales,,8-12 years,,48 inches,,,4 -18 eggs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Uakari,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Pitheciidae,Cacajao,Cacajao,South-America,"Fruits, Leaves, Insects",Infant,Troop,Not Known,Hunting and habitat loss,Hairless face and forehead,,Unknown,Part-flooded rainforest,Omnivore,1,Diurnal,Uakari,4,Amazon River Basin,Have a very short tail for their size!,Mammal,BrownRedBlackWhite,Fur,,16 - 22 years,3kg - 3.5kg (6.5lbs - 7.75lbs),38cm - 57cm (15in - 22.5in),3 - 6 years,3 - 5 months,,"Hawks, Snakes, Humans",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Uguisu,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Cettiidae,Cettia,Cettia diphone,Asia,"Insects, Worms, Berries",Chick,Solitary,Stable,Habitat loss,Has light-coloured lines above the eyes,"Japanese Bush-Warbler, Singing Bush-warbler, Oriental Bush-warbler",,lowlands and mountain forests,Omnivore,,Diurnal,Uguisu,1,"Japan, China, Korea",Their guano is used in face creams!,Bird,BrownGreenOlive,Feathers,18 mph,2 - 5 years,15g - 22g (0.5oz - 0.7oz),14cm - 16.5cm (5.5in - 6.5in),10 - 12 months,,,"Cats, Snakes, Birds Of Prey",,,,,,,,,20cm - 22cm (7.9in - 9in),2 - 3 weeks,12 - 15 days,3,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Uinta Ground Squirrel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Sciuridae,Urocitellus,Urocitellus armatus,North-America,"Earthworms, insects, other arthropods","Pup, kitten, kit",Gregarious,,predators,,Chiseler or potgut,28 days,"Mountain meadows, fields, pastures, lawns, moist locations that support lots of vegetation, including aquatic plants.",Herbivore,,,Uinta ground squirrel,1,"Montana, Utah, Wyoming and Idaho",,colony,BrownGrey,Fur,32 mph,seven years,7.4 to 15 ounces,11-12 inches,"One year for females, about one and a half years for males",22 days,four to eight,"Hawks, weasels, coyotes, badgers, grizzly bears",mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Umbrellabird,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Cotingidae,Cephalopterus,Cephalopterus,Central-America,"Fruit, Frogs, Insects",Chick,Solitary,Declining,Habitat loss,,,,Low and high altitude rainforest,Omnivore,,Diurnal,Umbrellabird,3,Central and South America,Migrates up and down the mountains!,Bird,Black,Feathers,,12 - 20 years,320g - 570g (11.3oz - 20oz),,2 - 4 years,,,,,38cm - 50cm (15in - 20in),Umbrella-like crest and black feathers,,,South-America,,,66cm - 71cm (26in - 28in),1 month,8 - 10 weeks,1,,,,Saltwater,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Unau (Linnaeus’s Two-Toed Sloth),Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Pilosa,Choloepodidae,Choloepus,Choloepodidae didactylus,South-America,"Insects, small vertebrates","Baby sloths, pups",Solitary,Unknown,"Predation, habitat loss, car collisions",Two toes on front legs,"Linnaeus's two-toed sloth, Linne's two-toed sloth, Megalonychidae",6 months,Rainforests,Omnivore,,,"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,1,"harpy eagles, jaguars, ocelots, anaconda snakes, domestic dogs, and humans",Xenarthran,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Vegetation, insects, small vertebrates",,,,,,,,,,
Ural owl,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Strigiformes,Strigidae,Strix,Strix uralensis,Asia,"Voles, shrews, rodents, birds, frogs, and insects",,,Up to 1.2 million mature individuals,Habitat loss,The large facial discs,,,Conifer and mixed forests,Carnivore,,,Ural Owl,1,Northern Eurasia,,,BlackWhiteLight-Brown,Feathers,,Up to 24 years old,"450-1,020g (1-2.2lbs)",,,,,Birds of prey and felines,Bird,50-64cm (20-25in),,,,Eurasia,Europe,,1.1-1.3m (43-53in),A month,,,,,,,,,Hollow tree cavities,1-2 months,,,,,,,,,,,
Urutu Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Serpentes,Bothrops,Bothrops alternatus,South-America,"Opossum, amphibians, and small rodents",Snakelets or neonates,,Unknown,Global warming and habitat destruction,Triangle-shaped head,,,"Rainforests and humid regions of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay",Carnivore,,,"Yarará grande, víbora de la cruz, urutu, wutu, crossed pit viper",1,,,,BrownYellowWhiteTanCreamChocolateOlive-Grey,,,15.2 years,,31 to 67 inches,,,3 to 12 neonates,Humans capture them for the pet trade,,,Chocolate brown pattern with white or cream borders,Aggressive,,,,,,,,,Yes,High,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Utonagan,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Utonagan,,,,,GreyBlackWhite,Hair,,12 to 15 years,,,,,,,,,,Friendly and even-tempered,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Vampire Bat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Chiroptera,Phyllostomidae,,Desmodontinae,Central-America,"Cows, Pigs, Tapir",Pup,Solitary,Sustainable,Habitat loss,Razor-sharp front teeth,,3 - 4 months,Tropical and subtropical regions,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),,9 - 10 months,3 - 5 months,,"Eagles. Hawks, Humans",,7cm - 9.5cm (2.75in - 3.75in),,,,South-America,,,15cm - 18cm (5.9in - 7in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Vampire Squid,Animalia,Mollusca,Cephalopoda,Vampyromorphida,Vampyroteuthidae,Vampyroteuthis,Vampyroteuthis infernalis,Not Listed,"Marine snow, dead planktonic creatures",,Solitary,Not known,"Whales, large fishes, and sea lions",Red or blue eyes,,13 months,Tropical and temperate deep waters around the globe,Omnivore,,,Vampire squid,1,,,,RedBlack,Hair,,"8 years of adult life, much longer total life span",Approximately 1 pound,Approximately 12 inches,,,,"Whales, large fishes, and sea lions",Sea creature,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,Marine snow and detritus that contains dead planktonic creatures and fecal pellets,,,,,,,,,,
Vaquita,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Phocoenidae,Phocoena,Phocoena sinus,North-America,"Fish, crustaceans, squid",,School,10,By-catch,"No beak, dark rings around eyes",Little cow,11 months,Ocean,Omnivore,,,Vaquita,,,,,Grey,Skin,,240,90 lbs,4-5 feet,,,,Sharks,Cetacean,,,,,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Sharks,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Venus Flytrap,Plantae,Tracheophyta,Magnoliopsida,Caryophyllales,Droseraceae,Dionaea,Dionaea muscipula,North-America,Insects and arachnids,Seeds or seedlings,,"35,000","Habitat loss, pollution, and poaching",The teeth-like cilia on the lobes,Tippity twitchet,A few days,Wetlands,Carnivore,,,Venus Flytrap,1,Carolinas,,,RedWhiteGreen,,,5-20 years,Less than 1kg (2lbs),,3-4 years,,Several seeds at a time,"Insects, birds, and small mammals",Plant,15-30cm (6-12in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Vervet Monkey,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Cercopithecidae,Chlorocebus,Chlorocebus pygerythrus,Africa,"Leaves, Fruits, Insects",Infant,Troop,Sustainable,Habitat loss,Black face with white ear tufts,Vervet,163 days,Riverine acacia forests,Omnivore,1,Diurnal,Vervet Monkey,6,Eastern Africa,Rarely found more than 450m from trees!,Mammal,BrownGreyBlackSilverOlive,Fur,30 mph,12 - 24 years,3.5kg - 5kg (7lbs - 10lbs),46cm - 66cm (17.9in - 25.7in),2 - 5 years,8 - 12 months,,"Leopard, Serval, Crocodile",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Vicuña,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Camelidae,Lama,Lama vicugna,South-America,,Calves,Herd,"350,000 adults",Hunting,The exceptionally long neck,Vicugna,11 months,Mountainous grasslands,Herbivore,,,Vicuña,1,Andean South America,,,BrownWhite,Fur,,15-20 years,88-132lbs,3.6-6.2ft,1-3 years,,one,"Pumas, condors, foxes, and dogs",Hoofed Mammal,3ft,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Vinegaroon,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Thelyphonida,Thelyphonidae,,,Africa,"Insects, millipedes, spiders, small amphibians, slugs, worms, isopods","Nymph, scorpling",Solitary,Conservation status not evaluated. Their populations may be somewhat under threat.,,Its frightful looks,"Whip scorpion, vinegarone, grampus",A few months,,Omnivore,,Solitary,Vinegaroon,120,"United States, Africa, northern South America, the Caribbean, Central America, Asia",,,BrownBlack,Exoskeleton,,Seven years and even more if given proper care,0.44 ounces or less,1.0 to 3.3 inches,4 years,,30 to 40 nymphs,,Arachnid,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,North-America,,,South-America,,,,,
Viper shark (dogfish),Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Squaliformes,Etmopteridae,Trigonognathus,Trigonognathus kabeyai,Ocean,Bony fish,,,Not recorded,"Bigeye tuna, sickle pomfret.",Triangular jaw and fang-like teeth,"Viper dogfish, viper shark.",,"Deep water, upper continental slopes, seamounts.",Carnivore,,,Viper dogfish,1,,,,Black,Rough,,,Up to 1.7 lbs.,up to 53 centimeters (21 inches),,,,"Bigeye tuna, sickle pomfret.",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Virgin Islands Dwarf Gecko,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Sphaerodactylidae,Sphaerodactylus,Sphaerodactylus parthenopion,North-America,Insects,Hatchlings,Solitary,Unknown,,The small size,Virgin Islands Dwarf Sphaero and Virgin Gorda Least Gecko,,Scrub forests,Carnivore,,,Virgin Islands Dwarf Gecko,1,British Virgin Islands,,,BrownYellow,Scales,,,0.15g (0.0053oz),"18mm (0.7in), excluding tail",,,A few eggs,"Snakes, birds, and small mammals",Reptile,2mm (0.08in),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Vizsla,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,puppy,,,,their coat color,Hungarian Pointer,,,Omnivore,,,vizsla,,,,,YellowRedGoldSandyGolden,Hair,37 mph,12-15 years,,,14 months,,6-7 puppies,,mammal,20- 25 inches,,"Gentle, affectionate, and energetic",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Hungary,,,,,,,,,
Volpino Italiano,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,puppy,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Volpino Italiano,,,,,FawnRedBlackWhite,Hair,,14-16 years,,,,,4-6 puppies,,mammal,,"soft, fluffy coat","Active, affectionate, and smart.",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Italy,,,,,,,,,
Vulture,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Cathartiformes,Cathartidae,Cathartes,Cathartes aura,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Deserts, savannah and grassland near water",Carnivore,,Solitary,,,,There are 30 different species worldwide!,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan,Feathers,30 mph,20 - 30 years,0.85kg - 2.2kg (1.9lbs - 5lbs),,,,,"Hawks, Snakes, Wild cats",Bird,64cm - 81cm (25in - 32in),"Large wings and sharp, curved beak",,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,130cm - 183cm (51in - 72in),,,2,,,"Rats, Small and large animal carcasses",,,,,,Rats,,Europe,,,North-America,South-America,,,,
Wahoo Fish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Scombriformes,Scombridae,Acanthrocybium,Acanthocybium solandri,Ocean,"Fish, squid, crustaceans",,SolitarySchool,"Not evaluated, but their conservation status is listed as Least Concern",Predators,Its shining silver and iridescent blue coloration,"Ono, hoo, Kingfish, Queenfish, jack mackerel, barracuda, many others",Unknown,,Carnivore,,,Wahoo,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Sharks and rays,Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Walking Catfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Siluriformes,Clariidae,Clarias,Clarias batrachus,Asia,"Mollusks, fish, insects, plants, and plankton",,Solitary,,Overfishing,The four pairs of long barbels,Air-breathing catfish,24 hours,"Rivers, streams, swamps, and ponds",Omnivore,,,Walking Catfish,1,,,,BrownGreyWhite,Skin,,Unknown,2lbs,8cm - 47m (3in - 18in),,,,"Crocodiles, birds, and large mammals",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,Up to 10,,,,,,
Wallaby,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Diprotodontia,Macropodidae,Macropus,Macropus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,Forest and shrubland,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,There are roughly 30 different species!,,BrownGreyRedWhiteTan,Fur,30 mph,12-15 years,1-20kg (2.2-44lbs),,,,,"Dingo, Fox, Large reptiles",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grasses, Fruits, Seeds, Leaves",,,,,,Grasses,,,,,,,,,,
Walleye Fish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Perciformes,Percidae,Sander,Sander vitreus,North-America,"Fish, insects",,School,Unknown,Climate change,"Large, glassy eyes","Yellow pike, yellow pickerel",12-30 days,"Lakes, streams, rivers",Carnivore,,Nocturnal,Walleye,1,,,,WhiteGoldGreen,Scales,50 mph,240 months,20lb,0.7m-0.9m (2.2ft-2.8ft),,,,"Humans, birds, fish",Perciforme,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,6.0-8.0,,,,,,
Walrus,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Odobenidae,Odobenus,Odobenus rosmarus,Ocean,"Shellfish, Worms, Snails",Pup,Herd,"200,000 - 250,000",Hunting and habitat loss,Long tusks that can grow up to 1m long,"Atlantic Walrus, Pacific Walrus",15 months,"Ice floes and rocky, remote coastlines",Carnivore,1,Diurnal,Walrus,2,Arctic Circle,Inhabits the freezing waters of the Arctic Circle!,Mammal,BrownGrey,Hair,22 mph,40 - 50 years,"400kg - 1,700kg (880lbs - 3,740lbs)",2.25m - 3.5m (7.5ft - 11.5ft),6 - 10 years,2 years,,"Humans, Killer Whales, Polar Bears",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Wandering Albatross,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Procellariiforms,Diomedeidae,Diomedea,Diomedea exulans,Ocean,"Cephalopods, crustaceans, fish",Chick,Solitary/Pairs,"25,500",Longline fishing,Enormous wingspan,"Goonie, snowy albatross, white-winged albatross, great albatross",,,Carnivore,,,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,,1,"Juveniles – skua, sheathbill, cat, goat, pig; adults – none",Bird,,,,,,,,3-4 meters (10 to 12 feet),11 weeks,,,,,,,7-8 months,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Warthog,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Suidae,Phacochoerus,Phacochoerus africanus,Africa,,,,,,,,,Arid savannas and grass plains,Omnivore,4,Group,,,,Has two sets of tusks on it's face!,,BrownGreyTan,Hair,30 mph,12-18 years,50-150kg (110-330lbs),,,,,"Lion, Hyena, Crocodile",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Roots, Bulbs",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Wasp,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Hymenoptera,,,Hymenoptera,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Meadows, forests and rock faces",Omnivore,400,,Wasp,75000,Worldwide,"There are around 75,000 recognised species!",,YellowBlack,Shell,,,,,,,,"Birds, Reptiles, Mammals",,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Nectar, Insects, Caterpillars, Fruits",,,,,,Nectar,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Water Buffalo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Bubalus,Bubalus bubalis,Africa,,,,,,,,,Marsh and swampland,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,Has been domesticated for thousands of years!,,BrownGreyTan,Leather,30 mph,15-25 years,"400-900kg (880-2,000lbs)",,,,,,Mammal,,,,,Asia,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,"Grass, Leaves, Aquatic plants",,,,,,Grass,,North-America,,,Oceania,,,,,
Water Dragon,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Agamidae,Physignathus,Physignathus,Asia,,,,,,,,,"Creeks, rivers and lakes",Omnivore,,Solitary,,,,Spends most of it's time in the trees!,,BrownYellowBlackTanGreen,Scales,30 mph,10-20 years,0.5-1kg (1.1-2.2lbs),,,,,"Snakes, Birds, Mammals",Reptile,,,,,Oceania,,,,,,12,,,"Fish, Rodents, Insects",,,,,,Fish,,,,,,,,,,
Water Vole,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Cricetidae,Arvicola,Arvicola amphibius,Europe,"Aquatic plants, Grasses, Reeds",Pup,Solitary,Sustainable,Habitat loss,,"European Water Vole, Water Rat",3 weeks,Banks of slow-moving water,Herbivore,6,Diurnal,Water Vole,1,Throughout Europe,The largest Vole species in the UK!,Mammal,BrownGreyBlack,Fur,,0.5 - 2 years,160g - 350g (5.6oz - 12.3oz),14cm - 22cm (5.5in - 8.7in),2 - 4 months,4 weeks,,"Weasels. Owls, Pike",,,Small rounded body and hairy tail,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Weasel,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mustelidae,Mustela,Mustela nivalis,Asia,"Mice, Lemmings, Voles",Kitten,Solitary,Stable,Lack of prey species,Brown back and head with white underside,"Common Weasel, European Weasel, Least Weasel",5 weeks,Forest and open woodland,Carnivore,5,Diurnal/Nocturnal,Weasel,10,Northern Hemisphere,The smallest carnivorous mammal in the world!,Mammal,BlackWhiteTan,Fur,15 mph,1 - 3 years,120g-198g (4.2oz - 7oz),22cm - 38cm (8.6in - 15in),1 - 2 years,8 weeks,,"Hawks, Foxes, Snakes",,,,,,Eurasia,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Weaver Bird,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Ploceidae,Ploceus,Ploceus cucullatus,Africa,"Seeds, grains, insects, frogs, and other animals",,,Unknown,Habitat loss,Some species grow bright yellow or red feathers for the breeding season,"Malimbes, weaver finches, and weaverbirds",,"Grasslands, farmlands, and forests",Omnivore,,,Weaver,,Africa and Asia,,,BrownYellowRedBlackWhite,,,10-20 years,28-85g (1-3oz),,,,,"Lizards, snakes, crows, and birds of prey",Bird,15-25cm (5-10in),,,,Asia,,,20-38cm (8-15in),A few weeks,,5,,,,,,,Thorny trees,A few weeks,,,,1,,,,,,,
Weimaraner,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreySilver,Hairs,,11 – 14 years,90 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Friendly, intelligent, and obedient",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Weimardoodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Wels Catfish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Siluriformes,Siluridae,Silurus,Silurus glanis,Europe,"Snails, worms, crustaceans, insects, fish, and birds",,Solitary,Unknown,Overfishing,The barbels (whiskers) on the face,Sheatfish,3-10 days,rivers and lakes,Omnivore,,,wels catfish,1,,,,BrownGreyWhiteGreen,,,up to 80 years,Up to 500 lbs,Up to 10 feet,,,,Humans and pike,ray-finned fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,unknown,,,,,,
Welsh Corgi,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Welsh Corgi,,,There are two distinct breeds!,Herd,,Hair,,13 years,14kg (30lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Welsh Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackTan,Hair,,12-15 years,22 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Friendly, curious, and hard-working",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
West Highland Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis Lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,West Highland Terrier,,,Most commonly white in colour!,Terrier,,Hair,,15 years,10kg (22lbs),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Crotalus,C. atrox,Central-America,small mammals,neonate,Solitary,,Habitat destruction,Rattle and black/white banded tail.,"Western diamond-backed rattlesnake, adobe snake, Arizona diamond rattlesnake, coon tail, desert diamond-back, desert diamond rattlesnake, fierce rattlesnake, spitting rattlesnake, buzz tail, Texan rattlesnake, Texas diamond-back, and Texas rattler.",165 days,,Carnivore,,NocturnalDiurnalCrepuscularor Nocturnal Depending on Region and Seasonterrestrial,Diamondback Rattler,,,,,BrownFawnTan,Scales,,15-20 Years,,2-7 Feet,,,10-20,,,,"Large, spade-shaped head and diamond-shaped markings on their back.",,,North-America,,,,,,,Yes,Medium,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Western Gorilla,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Hominidae,Gorilla,Gorilla Gorilla,Africa,,,,,,,,,Rainforest and dense jungle,Herbivore,1,Troop,,,,There are two sub-species!,,GreyBlack,Hair,25 mph,35 - 50 years,100kg - 200kg (220lbs - 440lbs),,,,,"Human, Leopard, Crocodile",Mammal,1.4m - 1.7m (4.7ft - 5.5ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,"Leaves, Fruit, Flowers",,,,,,Leaves,,,,,,,,,,
Western Hognose Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Heteredon,Heteredon nasicus,North-America,"Rodents, lizards, eggs, amphibians",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,,,"Blow snake, hognose snake, faux viper",,,,,GreyYellowBlackTanDark Brown,Scales,,"10-20 years (wild), 15-20 years (captivity)",,2-3 feet,,,12-15,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Western Lowland Gorilla,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Hominidae,Gorilla,Gorilla gorilla gorilla,Africa,,,,,,,,,Rainforest and dense jungle,Herbivore,1,Troop,,,,One of the great apes!,,GreyBlack,Hair,25 mph,35 - 50 years,100kg - 200kg (220lbs - 440lbs),,,,,"Human, Leopard, Crocodile",Mammal,1.4m - 1.7m (4.7ft - 5.5ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,"Leaves, Fruit, Flowers",,,,,,Leaves,,,,,,,,,,
Western Rat Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Pantherophis,P. obsoletus,North-America,"Lizards, rats, mice, birds, squirrels, chipmunks",Hatchlings,Solitary,,,Adults have glossy black bodies that sometimes show faint patterns.,"western rat snake, black rat snake, pilot black snake, black snake",,"Rocky hillsides, farmland, abandoned buildings, forested areas",Carnivore,,Diurnalor Nocturnal Depending on Region and Season,,,,,,BrownGreyBlack,Scales,,20 years,,,,,6-20,,,,,Docile,,,,,,,,,,,"Rats, mice",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Westiepoo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis familiaris,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Whale Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Orectolobiformes,Rhincodontidae,Rhincodon,Rhincodon Typus,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Warm coastal waters and open ocean,Carnivore,12,Solitary,,,,The largest species of fish in the world!,,BrownGreyBlue,Smooth,10 mph,60-70 years,"13,607-18,144kg (15-20tons)",,,,,"Human, Sharks, Killer Whale",Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Krill, Plankton, Crab, Fish",,,,,,Krill,,,,,,,,,,
Wheaten Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GoldBeige,Hair,,12 – 15 years,40 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Friendly, alert, and loyal",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Whinchat,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Muscicapidae,Saxicola,Saxicola rebetra,Africa,"Insects, spiders, snails, worms",,SolitaryFlocks,"47,000 pairs in the United Kingdom","Habitat distruction caused by mowing, since they nest on the ground",The male's orange-buff breast during the breeding season,,,Lightly cultivated grassland and pastures,Omnivore,,,Whinchat,1,"Europe, western Asia",,,BrownWhiteOrange,,,2 - 7 years,0.46 to 0.92 ounces,4.7 - 5.5 inches,,,,"Stoats, weasels, smaller birds of prey, magpies, crows",,,,,,Europe,,,8.27 - 9.45 inches,11 - 14 days,Just over two weeks,,,,,,Four weeks,,The ground,17 - 19 days,,,,1,,,,,,,
Whippet,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Whippet,,,"Quiet, gentle and restful dogs!",Hound,FawnBlackWhiteBrindle,Hair,35 mph,15 years,13kg (28lbs),,,,,,,,,Quiet and gentle,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Whiptail Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Teiidae,,,Central-America,"termites, beetles, ants",Hatchling,Solitary,,"Human overgrazing, habitat loss",Long and whiplike tail,Racerunner,two month,"Desert, woods, grasslands",Carnivore,,,whiptail lizard,150,"North America, Central America, South America, West Indies",,solitary,BrownGreyTan,Scales,17 mph,seven+ years,under an ounce,"1"" to 2""",two years,,two to four eggs,"Gila lizards, coyotes, hawks, foxes",reptile,,,,,North-America,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
White Butterfly,Animalia,Arthropoda,Insecta,Lepidoptera,Pieridae,Pieris,Pieris rapae,Africa,nectar,"Eggs, larva, pupa",Solitary,,Loss of habitat,"Bright, white wings",Cabbage white butterfly,Approximately 10 days,"Gardens, weedy areas, forests",Herbivore,,,white butterfly,1100,"North America, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe",,solitary,GreyBlackWhiteOrange,Exoskeleton,,2-3 weeks,less than one ounce,1-2 inches,As adult emerging from chrysalis,Immediately,40-100 egss,,insect,,,,,Asia,Europe,North-America,1 ¾ to 2 ¼ inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Oceania,,,,,,,,
White Ferret / Albino Ferrets,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mustelidae,Mustela,Mustela putorius furo,Africa,,kit,Social,5-7 million (U.S. alone),Inability to survive in the wild,White coat,Albino ferret,39-42 days,Fully domesticated,Carnivore,,,White ferret,1,global,,Highly sociable,White,Hair,14 mph,5-10 years,1.5 - 4.5 lbs,6” avg,4 - 8 months,6 weeks,3-7,"Birds of prey, foxes, coyotes, wild cats (wild)",Mammal,15” avg + tail,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Kibble, raw meat, dairy and produce",,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
White Rhinoceros,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Perissodactyla,Rhinocerotidae,Ceratotherium,Ceratotherium simum,Africa,,,,,,,,,"Tropical bushland, grassland and savannas",Herbivore,1,Solitary,,,,The second largest animal on the land!,,BrownGreyBlack,Leather,30 mph,45-50 years,"1,440-3,600kg (3,168-7,920lbs)",,,,,"Human, Wild cats",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Fruit, Berries, Leaves",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
White Tiger,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Felidae,Panthera,Panthera tigris tigris,Asia,"Deer, Cattle, Wild Boar",Cub,Solitary,0 in wild,Habitat loss,"White fur with bright, blue eyes",White Bengal Tiger,103 days,Dense jungle and mangrove swamp,Carnivore,3,Diurnal,White Tiger,1,Indian subcontinent,None have been seen in the wild for 50 years!,Mammal,BrownBlackWhiteOrange,Fur,60 mph,10 - 20 years,140kg - 300kg (309lbs - 660lbs),2.4m - 3.3m (6.8ft - 11ft),3 - 4 years,6 months,,Human,,,,,,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
White-Faced Capuchin,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Cebidae,Cebus,Cebus Capucinus,Central-America,,,,,,,,,High tropical forests and wet lowland regions,Omnivore,1,Troop,,,,One of the world's most intelligent monkeys!,,GreyBlackWhite,Hair,35 mph,16-40 years,2.9-3.9kg (6.4-8.6lbs),,,,,"Human, Snakes, Eagles",Mammal,,,,,South-America,,,,,,,,,"Fruit, Leaves, Insects",,,,,,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
White-tail deer,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Cervidae,Odocoileus,Odocoileus virginianus,Central-America,,Fawn,Herd,Unknown,Man,White tail,Virginia deer,200-207 days,"mixture of hardwoods, croplands, brushlands and pasturelands",Herbivore,,,White-tail deer,1,Southern Canada to South America,,Herd,Brown,Hair,30 mph,72 months,40kg-232kg (150lbs-611lbs,1m-2.2m(3.3ft-7.2ft),12 months,12 weeks,1,"Humans, wolves, mountain lions, bears, jaguars, and coyotes",,0.33m-1.1m (1.7ft-3.9ft),,,,North-America,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
White-Tailed Eagle,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Accipitriformes,Accipitridae,Haliaeetus,Haliaeetus albicilla,Asia,"fish, birds, small mammals",,,"20,000-49,999","human disturbance, habitat destruction",White tail,"White-tailed sea eagle, gray sea eagle, Eurasian sea eagle",,"Coastal, marine, wetland, grassland, forest",Carnivore,,,White-tailed eagle,2,Eurasia,,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteCream,Feathers,46.5 mph,20-25 years,9.5-12 lbs,66cm-94cm,,,2,None,Bird,,,,,Eurasia,Europe,North-America,5.8ft-8ft,38-42 days,,,,,,,,,"Tree, branch, cliff",1 year,,,,1,,,,,,,
Whoodle,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Whoodle,,,,,BrownGreyRedBlackCreamSilver,Hair,,12 to 15 years,60 lbs,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Whooping Crane,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Gruiformes,Gruidae,Grus,Grus americana,North-America,,,,50 to 250,,,,,"Marshes, wetlands, mudflats, and wet prairies of the United States and Canada.",Omnivore,,,Whooping Crane,1,,,,White,Feathers,,22 to 30 years,,,,,,"Foxes, coyotes, eagles, wolves, wolverines, and black bears.",Bird,5ft,,,,,,,7.5 feet,A month,,,,,"Crustaceans, small fish, insects, amphibians, and reptiles.",,,,Ground,80 to 100 days,,,,1,,,,,,,
Wild Boar,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Suidae,Sus,Sus scrofa,Asia,"Berries, Roots, Worms",Piglet,Sounder,Sustainable,Habitat loss,"Long, hard and straight snout","Wild Pig, Wild Hog, Boar",3 - 4 months,Deciduous broad-leaf forests,Omnivore,5,Nocturnal,Wild Boar,4,Throughout Europe and Asia,Males have a top tusk to sharpen the bottom one!,Mammal,BrownGreyRedBlack,Fur,30 mph,15 - 20 years,80kg - 175kg (176lbs - 386lbs),,7 - 10 months,2 - 3 months,,"Tiger, Wolves, Humans",,55cm - 100cm (21.6in - 39.3in),,,,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Wildebeest,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Connochaetes,Connochaetes Taurinus,Africa,,,,,,,,,Grass plains and bush covered savanna,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,"Can trek more than 1,000 miles every year!",,BrownBlackTan,Hair,38 mph,15-20 years,120-250kg (265-550lbs),,,,,"Lion, Cheetah, Crocodile",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Leaves, Shoots",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Willow Warbler,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Phylloscopidae,Phylloscopus,Phylloscopus trochilus,Africa,Insects and spiders,"Nestling, fledgling",Solitary,400-600 million,Habitat loss,Clear yellow stripe on eye,,10 days,"Open woodlands, trees",Carnivore,,,King Cobra,3,Europe and Africa,,Flock,YellowGreen,Feathers,,5 years,half an ounce,,one year,21 days,4-8,Raptors and cats,Passerine,5 inches,,,,Europe,,,seven inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Wire Fox Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BlackWhiteTan,Hair,,13 – 14 years,19 lbs,,,,,,,,,"Alert, friendly, and confident",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyWhiteTanOrange,Hair,,10-12 years,35-70 pounds,,,,6-9 puppies,,,,,"Playful, athletic, alert, and intelligent.",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Wolf,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Africa,,,,,,,,,Grass plains and woodland,Carnivore,4,Pack,,,,"Thought to date back more than 300,000 years!",,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Fur,46 mph,10-12 years,80-150lbs,,,,,Human,Mammal,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,"Deer, Elk, Moose",,,,,,Deer,,Europe,,,North-America,South-America,,,,
Wolf Eel,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Perciformes,Anarhichadidae,Anarrhichthys,Anarrhichthys ocellatus,Ocean,"Crabs, sand dollars, abalone, sea urchins, clams, mussels, fish, and squid",,Solitary/Pairs,unknown,Harbor seals,Powerful jaws and sharp teeth,,91 to 112 days,Ocean,Carnivore,,,Wolf Eel,-2,,,,BrownGreyGreen,Scales,,25 years,41 pounds,Up to 8 feet,,,,Harbor seals and sharks,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Crabs, sand dollars, abalone, sea urchins, clams, mussels, fish, and squid",,,,,,,,,,
Wolf Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Lycodon,Lycodon capucinus,Asia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,3 to 11,,Wolf snake,,,,,GreyYellowBlackWhite,,,About 10 years,,20 inches,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Yes,Medium,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Wolf Spider,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Araneae,Lycosidae,,,Africa,,Spiderling,Solitary,,,Large eyes and mouth parts,,,"Forests, plains, deserts, wetlands, and more",Omnivore,,,Wolf Spider,,All continents besides Antarctica,Carnivorous arachnid that hunts its prey.,Spider,Black,Hair,,1 to 2 years,Less than 1oz (30g ),"0.24in – 1.2in (0.6cm - 3cm), body only",A few weeks,,,"Birds, reptiles, and rodents",,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Ants, beetles, crickets, and other insects",,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Wolffish,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Perciformes,Anarhichadidae,,Anarhichadidae,Ocean,"Crabs, clams, sea urchins, starfish, and others",,Solitary/Pairs,Unknown,Habitat destruction and accidental catches,The long eel-like body and sharp teeth,Sea wolf,Three to nine months,Coastal waters,Carnivore,,,Wolffish,5,,,,BrownGreyBlueWhiteGreen,Scales,,At least 12 years,Up to 50 pounds,Up to 7.5 feet,,,,Sharks and humans,Fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Wolverine,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Mustelidae,Gulo,Gulo gulo,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,Mountainous regions and dense forest,Carnivore,3,Solitary,,,,Releases a strong smelling musk in defence!,,BrownBlackWhiteSandy,Fur,30 mph,10-15 years,10-31kg (22-70lbs),,,,,"Human, Wolves, Bears",Mammal,,,,,Europe,North-America,,,,,,,,"Caribou, Moose, Sheep, Eggs",,,,,,Caribou,,,,,,,,,,
Wombat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Diprotodontia,Vombatidae,Vombatus,Vombatus Ursinus,Oceania,,,,,,,,,Woodland and coastal shrub land,Herbivore,1,Solitary,,,,Spends most of the day underground!,,BrownGreyTan,Fur,25 mph,20-26 years,20-35kg (44-77lbs),,,,,"Dingo, Fox, Wild dogs",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Shrubs, Roots",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Wood Bison,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Bison,Bison bison athabascae,Eurasia,,Calves,Herd,"11,000",Man,"The wood bison has huge shoulders and a sizeable neck, which makes it appear even bigger.",Wood antelope,270 days,Cold steppe,Herbivore,,,"Mountain bison, buffalo",1,Canada and Alaska,,,Brown,Hair,34 mph,18-22 years,"544kg-907kg (1,200lb-2000lb",3m(10 ft),24 months,7-13 months,1,,,2 m(9 ft),,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Wood Frog,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Ranidae,Lithobates,Lithobates sylvaticus,North-America,"Insects, slugs, worms, arachnids, and snails",Tadpoles,,"While there are no estimates of the global population size, the overall population is stable.",Habitat fragmentation and loss due to anthropogenic causes and natural changes in habitat.,Black marking across its eyes,,Between nine and 30 days,Woodlands and vernal pools.,Carnivore,,,Wood frog,1,"North America, into the Arctic Circle and the Southern U.S.",,,BrownGreyRedGreen,Permeable,,Three years,0.28 ounces,1.5 to three inches,One to two years,,"Females typically lay between 1,000 and 3,000 eggs.","Larger frogs, snakes, raccoons, herons, skunks, and mink.",Amphibian,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Wood Tick,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Ixodida,Ixodidae,Dermacentor,Dermacentor andersoni,North-America,Blood,Larvae,Solitary,,Consumption by mites or nematodes,Gray and brown markings on abdomen,Rocky Mountain wood tick,1-30 days,,Omnivore,,,Wood tick,1,North America,,Ticks,Brown,Exoskeleton,,2-3 years,,2-14 mm,30-400 days,,"4,000-6,000 days",,Arachnid,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Wood Turtle,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Testudines,Geoemydidae,Geoemydidae,,Asia,"Insects, earthworms, small arthropods such as millipedes",Hatchling,Solitary/Group,Several thousand depending on species,"Habitat loss, pet trade, animal predators, humans","The scutes, which have beautiful growth rings","Nihonishigameor, ornate wood turtle, Honduran wood turtle, black river turtle, spot-legged turtle, brown land turtle, Splengleri turtle",8 months,"Deciduous forests, rain forests, marshes, bogs, rivers, streams",Omnivore,,,Wood turtle,9,"North America, Central America, South America, China, Vietnam, Japan",,,BrownYellowBlackGreenGrey-Brown,Hard Outer Shell,0.2 mph,Up to 58 years,Up to 3 pounds,About 8 to 9 inches,14 years,,1 to 20,Alligators,Reptile,,,,,Central-America,North-America,South-America,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Woodlouse,Animalia,Arthropoda,Malacostraca,Isopoda,Armadillidiidae,Armadillidium,Armadillidium vulgare,Africa,"Rotting leaves, mildew, fungus","Manca, juvenile",Social,,Pesticides,Armor-like shell,"Pill bug, roly-poly",8-12 weeks,"Grassland, woods, gardens, farms",Herbivore,,,Woodlouse,,Worldwide except Antarctica,,Social,BrownGreyBlack,Shell,,3-4 years,less than 1 gram,0.7mm - 18mm,1 year,,100+," Humans, centipedes, spiders, frogs, shrews",Crustacean,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Woodlouse Spider,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Araneae,Dysderidae,Dysdera,Dysdera crocata,Africa,"Woodlice, beetles, millipedes",Spiderlings,Solitary,Unknown,Pesticide,Large chelicerae,"Woodlouse hunter, sowbug hunter",1-4 weeks,"Woodpiles, inside brick walls, basements, damp cellars",Carnivore,,,Woodlouse spider,,"North America, South America, Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa",,,BrownRedCreamOrange,Exoskeleton,,,Less than one ounce,0.3in-0.5in,1 year,After hatching,Up to 70 eggs,"Birds, mice, snakes",Arachnid,,,,,Asia,Eurasia,Europe,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,North-America,,,Oceania,South-America,,,,
Woodpecker,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Piciformes,Picidae,,,Africa,,,,,,,,,Dense forest and woodland,Omnivore,,Solitary,,,,There are 200 different species!,,BrownGreyRedBlackWhiteTanGreen,Feathers,15 mph,6-11 years,7-600g (0.2-21oz),,,,,"Rat, Snakes, Wild cats",Bird,,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,Up to 30 inches,11 days to two weeks,,4,,,"Seeds, Fruit, Insects",,,,Holes in the trunks of trees,late summer within the first year,Seeds,,Europe,,,North-America,South-America,,,,
Woodrat,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Cricetidae,neotoma,Neotoma cinerea,North-America,insects,"Pinkie, pup, kitten",Solitary,,"Habitat destruction, disease",bushy tail on some species,"Packrat, trade rat",30 to 36 days,"Deserts, mountains, caves, cliffs, woodlands, human habitations",Herbivore,,,woodrat,17,North America,,solitary,BrownGreyBlack,Fur,8 mph,less than five years,9.5 to 14 ounces. Males are bigger and heavier than females.,10 to 18.5 inches,60 days,14 to 42 days,1-5,"Birds of prey, humans, foxes, weasels, bobcats, coyotes, skunks, snakes",mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Woolly Mammoth,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Proboscidea,Elephantidae,Mammuthus,Mammuthus Primigenius,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Arctic Tundra,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,Tusks grew to 16ft long!,,BrownBlackTan,Hair,,60 - 80 years,8000kg (8.8tons),,,,,Sabre-toothed cats and humans,Mammal,1.8m - 4m (6ft - 13ft),"Long, thick hair and enormous tusks",,,,,,,,,,,,"Grasses, Twigs, Rushes",,,,,,Grasses,,,,,,,,,,
Woolly Monkey,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Primates,Atelidae,Lagothrix,Lagothrix Lagotricha,South-America,,,,,,,,,Humid and mature tropical forests,Omnivore,1,Troop,,,,"Has a long, strong prehensile tail!",,BrownGreyBlack,Fur,35 mph,7-10 years,5-8kg (11-18lbs),,,,,"Human, Wildcats, Birds of Prey",Mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fruit, Seeds, Insects",,,,,,Fruit,,,,,,,,,,
Worm,Animalia,Annelida,Clitellata,Haplotaxida and Lumbriculida,,,,Africa,Dead animals,Hatchlings,Herd,57 billion,Any predator,Long cylindrical body,Earthworm,2-4 weeks,Anywhere with moist soil,Omnivore,,,Earthworm,,Worldwide,,Group,BrownGreyWhitePink,Skin,,4-8 years,Varies by species,Varies by species,30-60 days,,1-20,"Small mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, other insects",Invertebrate,Varies by species,,,,Asia,Central-America,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Europe,,,North-America,Oceania,South-America,,,
Worm Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Colubridae,Carphophis,"Carphophis amoenus, Carphophis vermis",North-America,"Caterpillars, snails, slugs, and other soft-bodied invertebrates",Snakelets or hatchlings,,,,They have spiked tails but they don't sting!,"Blind snakes, thunder snakes, milk snakes, eastern twig snakes, and cricket snakes",,,Omnivore,,,Worm snake,,,,,RedBlackDark BrownPurplePink,,,4 years,,7.5 - 11 inches,,,,"Other snakes, oppossums, birds",,,"Narrow, cone-shaped heads",,,,,,,,,,No,Low,Earthworms,,,,"Abandoned burrows, in decaying wood, or under rocks",,Earthworms,,,,,,,,,,
Wrasse,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Perciformes,Labridae,,Labridae,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Coral reefs and rocky shores,Carnivore,,,Wrasse,,,There are more than 500 different species!,,BrownGreyYellowBlueBlackWhiteGreenOrange,Scales,,3 - 10 years,,11cm - 250cm (4in - 98in),,,,"Sharks, Lionfish, Barracuda",,,"Large, thick lips and protractile mouths",,,,,,,,,1000,,,Small Fish and Invertebrates,Salt,,,,,Fish,,,,5 - 7,,,,,,
Writing Spider,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Araneae,Araneidae,Argiope,Argiope aurantia,Central-America,"dragonflies, flies, mosquitos, tree bugs, beetles",,Solitary,,winter season,unique webbing pattern,"yellow garden spider, zigzag spider",60-90 days,near bodies of water and shrubbery,Carnivore,,,zipper spider,,North America,,solitary,YellowBlack,Exoskeleton,,about one year for females,,females: 0.9-1.2 inches and males: 0.5-0.9 cm,,,,"humans, jumping spiders, spider wasps, and birds",arachnid,,,,,North-America,,,,,,852,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Wyoming Toad,Animalia,Chordata,Amphibia,Anura,Bufonidae,Anaxyrus,Anaxyrus Baxteri,Extinct in the Wild,"Beetles, Ants",,,,Habitat Loss,,"Baster's Toad, Bufo Baxteri",1 - 1.5 months,"Floodplains, ponds, small lakes",Carnivore,,Nocturnal,Wyoming Toad,,,Releases poison from neck glands for defense!,Amphibian,,,,8 years,2-3 oz,,"2 years (males), 3 years (females)",,"4,500 Eggs","Coyotes, skunks, badgers, herons, weasels",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"4,500 Eggs",,,,,,,,,
X-Ray Tetra,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Characiformes,Characidae,Pristella,Pristella maxillaris,South-America,"Worms, Insects, Small Crustaceans",Fry,School,Abundant,Water Pollution,,"Golden Pristella Tetra, Water Goldfinch",,Amazon coastal waters,Omnivore,,Diurnal,X-Ray Tetra,1,"Brazil, Guiana, Guyana, and Venezuela","Yellow, black and white striped fins!",Fish,YellowBlackWhiteSilver,Scales,,2 - 5 years,,,5 - 8 months,,,"Larger Fish, Frogs, Birds",,3.2cm - 5cm (1.6in - 1.9in),Striped fins and translucent skin,,,,,,,24 hours,,,,,,Brackish,Immediately,350,,,,,,,6.0 - 7.0,,,,,,
Xerus,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Rodentia,Sciuridae,Xerus,,Africa,"Insects, leaves, seeds, nuts",Pups,Social,,,Long white tail,,48 days,"Savannas, grasslands, deserts",Omnivore,1-3,Diurnal,African ground squirrel,4,Sub-Saharan Africa,Squirrel that lives in burrows in Africa.,Mammal,BrownRedWhite,Hair,,"Unknown in the wild, 11.5 years-in captivity",14oz-22oz,17in-18in,8 months,52 days,,"Jackals, snakes, lizards",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Xoloitzcuintli,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Central-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnBlackWhiteBrindleDark Brown,Hair,,13 to 18 years,55 pounds,,,,,,,,,"Alert, loyal, and calm",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Yak,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Bos,Bos grunniens,Asia,,Calf,,,,,,,Alpine meadows and open hills,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,There are only a few left in the wild!,,BrownBlackWhite,Hair,25 mph,15-20 years,"300-1,000kg (661-2,200lbs)",,,,,,Mammal,,,,,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,"Grass, Herbs, Mosses",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Yakutian Laika,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Eurasia,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyBlackWhite,Hair,,10 to 12 years,55 pounds,,,,,,,33 inches,,"Friendly, active, and intelligent",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Yarara,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Viperidae,Bothrops,Bothrops alternatus,South-America,"Youngers snakes eat insects, toads, frogs and smaller reptiles. Adults prefer rodents and other small mammals.",,,Unknown,,Vivid brown to black trapezoidal marks edged in white or cream,,,"South American forests, marshes, swamps, grasslands, and riverine habitats",Carnivore,,Nocturnal,"Yarara, crossed pit viper, urutu, wutu",,,,,,,,10 - 20 years,,2.6 - 4 feet,Two years old,,,"Birds of prey, including the burrowing owls",,,The snake's belly is pale with a single dark stripe that runs the entire length of its body,,,,,,,,,,Yes,Medium,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Yellow Anaconda,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Boidae,Eunectes,E. notaeus,South-America,"capybara, peccaries, caimans, fish, birds, small deer",Neonates,Solitary,,People hunting them for skins and in retaliation for livestock predation,,"Paraguayan anaconda, yakumama, matatoro, sucuri",About 6 months,,Carnivore,,Nocturnal,Yellow Anaconda,,,,,BrownYellowDull Olive,Scales,,15-23 (longer in captivity),Adults weigh 55-80 pounds,10-15 feet,3-4 years,,20-40,,,,"Dorsal blotches, noticeably yellow base color",Apt to bite,,,,,,,,-2,No,High,,Saltwater,,,,,,South America,,,,,,,,,
Yellow Sac Spider,Animalia,Arthropoda,Arachnida,Araneae,Cheiracanthiidae,Cheiracanthium,,North-America,"insects, other spiders","eggs, spiderlings",,,,translucent body with darker feet,Blackfooted Spider,4-6 months,"gardens, foliage, wood and debris",Carnivore,,,Yellow Sac Spider,,North America,,,YellowTanGreenCreamLight-Brown,Exoskeleton,,1-2 years,,"Legs ~1 inch, body only ¼ - ⅜ inches",,,"5 egg sacs per nest, 40 eggs each",,arachnid,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Yellow Spotted Lizard,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Xantusiidae,Lepidophyma,Lepidophyma flavimaculatum,Central-America,Insects,"Hatchlings, juvenile, or neonate.",Solitary,Unknown,Loss of habitat,yellow spots,"Yellow-spotted tropical night lizard, yellow-spotted night lizard.",2.5 months,"Rainforests, tropical dry forests, subtropical wet forests, and in water.",Carnivore,,,Yellow spotted night lizard,1,"Central America, South America, Mexico",,,YellowDark Brown,Scales,,10-15 years,3.2 lbs.,2.5 – 5 inches,1-2 years old,,5-8 hatchlings,"Birds, other lizards.",Reptile,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Yellow-Eyed Penguin,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Sphenisciformes,Spheniscidae,Megadyptes,Megadyptes antipodes,Ocean,,,,,,,,,Rocky Antarctic Islands,Carnivore,2,Colony,,,,The rarest species of penguin!,,BrownGreyYellowBlackWhite,Feathers,,10 - 20 years,5kg - 8kg (11lbs - 18lbs),,,,,"Leopard Seal, Killer Whale, Sharks",Bird,60cm - 75cm (24in - 30in),Bright yellow head-band and pink coloured feet,,,Oceania,,,,,,,,,"Krill, Fish, Shrimp",,,,,,Krill,,,,,,,,,,
Yellowfin Tuna,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Scombriformes,Scombridae,Thunnus,Thunnus albacares,Ocean,,,School,Millions,Overfishing,The long yellow-colored secondary fins,Ahi,A few days,Oceans,Carnivore,,,Yellowfin tuna,1,,,,YellowBlueSilver,Smooth,50 mph,7 or 8 years,Up to 450lbs,Up to 2m (7ft),,,,"Sharks, whales, marlins, seabirds, humans, and other fish",Ray-finned fish,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, crustaceans, cephalopods, and mollusks",Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Yeti Crab,Animalia,Arthropoda,Malacostraca,Decapoda,Kiwaidae,Kiwa,,Ocean,Bacteria,,Colony,Unknown,,The white body and hairy claws,,,Pacific Ocean,Carnivore,,,Yeti Crab,4,,,,GreyWhite,Hard Shell,,,2lbs – 5lbs,15cm (6in),,,,Fish and octopuses,Crustacean,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Yoranian,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus familiaris,North-America,rodents,puppies,PackSociable,unknown,Being crushed by larger animals or humans,Beard and eyebrows,"Yorkie Pom, Yorkie Pomeranian",2 months,domesticated,Omnivore,2-4,PackSocial,Yorkie Pomeranian,1,North America,,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteSilverMulti-colored,Fur,10 mph,12-15 years,3-7 pounds,10-12 inches,12 months,1-3 months,2-4 puppies,,mammal,6-10 inches,,"Friendly, alert, over-protective, intelligent, easy to train, and great with children",easy to train,,,,,,,,,,mice,,3 months,1 pound,,,meat,designer hybrid breed,,,,,,,,,
Yorkie Bichon,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,BrownGreyBlackWhiteGoldDark BrownCreamBlonde,Hair,,10 to 12 years,6 to 8 pounds,,,,,,,,,"Fun-loving, friendly, and independent",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Yorkie-poo,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,GreyBlackWhiteTanCreamSilverChocolate,Hair,,12-15 years,14lbs,,,,,,,,,Friendly and energetic,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Yorkshire Terrier,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,Europe,,,,,,,,,,Omnivore,,,Yorkshire Terrier,,,Highly energetic and eager for adventure!,Terrier,BlueBlackGoldTan,Hair,,15 years,3kg (7lbs),,,,,,,,,"Lively, playful and affection-seeking",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Zebra,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Perissodactyla,Equidae,Equus,"Equus zebra, Equus quagga, Equus grevyi",Africa,"Grasses, Leaves, Buds",Foal,Herd,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,,20 - 30 years,220kg - 405kg (485lbs - 893lbs),2m - 2.75m (6.6ft - 9ft),3 - 4 years,11 months,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Zebra Finch,Animalia,Chordata,Aves,Passeriformes,Estrildidae,Taeniopygia,Taeniopygia guttata,Asia,"Seeds, fruits, vegetables, and insects",,,Unknown,Predators,The speckled or striped plumage along the sides and tail,,,Savannas and grasslands,Omnivore,,,Zebra Finch,1,Australia and Timor,,,GreyRedBlackWhiteOrange,Feathers,,,12g,4 inches,,,,"Marsupials, snakes, mice, and birds of prey",Bird,,,,,Oceania,,,8-9 inches,2 weeks,,,,,,,,,"Trees, bushes, or burrows",3 weeks,,,,,,,,,,,
Zebra Mussels,Animalia,Mollusca,Bivalvia,Myida,Dreissenidae,Dreissena,Dreissena polymorpha,Eurasia,"Plankton, waste and debris from water",,Beds (like reefs),unknown,,Alternating dark and light stripes on outer shells,Dreissena polymorpha,two days,"freshwater rivers, lakes and streams",Herbivore,,,Zebra mussel,1,,,,BrownWhiteBeige,Shell,,2 to 5 years,,1 inch,,,,"Ducks, fish, crabs",mollusk,,,,,Europe,North-America,Ocean,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Zebra Pleco,Animalia,Chordata,Actinopterygii,Siluriformes,Loricariidae,Hypancistrus,Hypancistrus zebra,South-America,"Algae, detritus, and small organic matter",,Solitary,Unknown,Dam construction and poaching.,,Imperial pleco,1 week,Rivers,Omnivore,7-15,,Zebra Pleco,1,Brazil,,,BlackWhite,Boney Plates,,10-15 years,,,,,,Larger fish,,,,Passive and shy.,,,,,,,,,,,,Fresh,,,,,,Brazil,,,6-7.5 pH,,,,,,
Zebra Shark,Animalia,Chordata,Chondrichthyes,Orectolobiformes,Stegostomatidae,Stegostoma,Stegostoma Fasciatum,Ocean,,,,,,,,,"Tropical, coastal waters",Omnivore,10,,,,,Can get to be 30 years old in the wild!,,BrownGreyYellowBlackWhite,Smooth,,15 - 20 years,16kg - 20kg (35lbs - 44lbs),,,,,"Large Sharks, Humans",Salt,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Fish, Crabs, Snails",,,,,,Fish,,,,7.8 - 8.4,,,,,,
Zebra Snake,Animalia,Chordata,Reptilia,Squamata,Elapidae,Naja,Naja nigricincta,Africa,"rodents, birds, fish, eggs, other reptiles",,,,,,,,,Carnivore,10 - 20 eggs,,"western barred spitting cobra, zebra cobra, zebra snake",,,,,Black,,,12+ years,,4 feet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Yes,Medium,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Zebu,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Artiodactyla,Bovidae,Bos,Bos taurus indicus,Africa,,,,,,,,,Tropical jungles and open plains,Herbivore,1,Herd,,,,There are around 75 different species!,,BrownBlackWhite,Leather,25 mph,12-16 years,150-200kg (331-440lbs),,,,,"Human, Bears, Wildcats",Mammal,,,,,Asia,,,,,,,,,"Grass. Seeds, Flowers",,,,,,Grass,,,,,,,,,,
Zonkey,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Perissodactyla,Equidae,Equus,Equus zebra x Equus asinus,Africa,"Grasses, Herbs, Fruit",Foal,Herd,Not known,Habitat loss and commercial breeding,Unique stripes darkest on belly and legs,"Zedonk, Zebrass, Zenkey",12 months,Savanna and open woodland,Herbivore,,Diurnal,Zonkey,1,"Africa, Zoos",The offspring of Zebra and Donkey parents!,Mammal,BrownGreyTan,Fur,35 mph,15 - 25 years,227kg - 318kg (500lb - 700lbs),,1 - 2 years,5 - 10 months,,,,1m - 1.5m (3.5ft - 5ft),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Zorse,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Perissodactyla,Equidae,Equus,Equus zebra x Equus caballus,Africa,"Grasses, Herbs, Fruits",Foal,Herd,Not known,Habitat loss and commercial breeding,Unique dark stripes are boldest on legs,,11 months,Open grasslands and woodland,Herbivore,,Diurnal,Zorse,1,"Africa, Zoos",The offspring of a Zebra and Horse parents!,Mammal,BrownGreyRedBlackWhiteTan,Fur,40 mph,15 - 30 years,227kg - 450kg (500lbs - 992lbs),,1 - 2 years,5 - 6 months,,,,130cm - 163cm (51in - 64in),,,,North-America,,,,,,,,,,Saltwater,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Zuchon,Animalia,Chordata,Mammalia,Carnivora,Canidae,Canis,Canis lupus,North-America,,puppy,,,,teddy bear like appearance,teddy bear dog,,,Omnivore,,,,,,,,FawnRedBlackWhiteCream,Hair,,15-18 years,,,,,4-5 puppies,,mammal,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,United States,,,,,,,,,