Animals

Animals

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Platycercus elegans

A parrot native to eastern and south eastern Australia.

STATUS: LEAST CONCERN

American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

 

STATUS: ENDANGERED

East African Crowned Crane

Balearica regulorum

The East African Crowned Crane is native to Congo, through Uganda to Kenya and Eastern South Africa. They prefer areas with nearby grasslands and cultivated land near rivers and lakes. They are the only crane species capable of roosting in trees because of a large prehensile toe that allows them to grip.

STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

​American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

The American Kestrel, about the size of a Blue Jay, is the smallest raptor in America.  They have the ability to hover in the air while hunting their prey.

STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

African Pied Crow

Corvus albus

The African Pied Crow is native to eastern and southern Africa, south of the Sahara Desert.  They are excellent mimics and need little encouragement to copy sounds and words.

STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

African Serval

Leptailurus serval

They have the longest legs of any cat, relative to their body size.  They live in Africa.  This cat also has the ability to leap vertically and catch prey such as birds, right out of the air.

STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

American Black Bear

Ursus americanus

The American black bear is the smallest of the three bear species found in Northern America.  Weight ranges from 300 to 600 pounds.

STATUS:
ENDANGERED

Asian Fishing Cat

Prionailurus viverrinus

The Asian fishing cat is a skilled swimmer and can swim long distances, even underwater.   They live in Southeast Asia.

STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

Bennett's Wallaby

Macropus rufogriseus

The Bennett’s or Red-Necked Wallabies are common in eastern Australia.  A small population of albino Bennett’s wallabies live on Bruny Island, off the southeast coast of Tasmania.

STATUS:
CRITICALLY ENDANGERED

Bactrian Camel

Camelus bactrianus

The Bactrian camel, also known as the two-humped camel.  The two humps of the Bactrian are for storing fat, which sustains the camel when food and water are not available.

STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

The Bald Eagle is a bird of prey whose range includes all of the contiguous United States, most of Canada, and Alaska.  It is found near large bodies of open water with an abundant food supply and large tall trees for nesting.  The Bald Eagle is both the national bird and the national animal of the United States.

STATUS: [TBD]

Ball Python

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STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

Barred Owl

Strix varia

The Barred Owl is the only owl of the eastern United States.

STATUS: [TBD]

Bearded Dragon

SCIENTIFIC NAME

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STATUS: [TBD]

Bison

SCIENTIFIC NAME

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STATUS: NEAR THREATENED

Blackbuck Antelope

Antilope cervicapra

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STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

Bobcat

Lynx rufus

The Bobcat is territorial and largely solitary.  It ranges from southern Canada to central Mexico, including most of the continental United States. 

STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

Black Casqued Hornbill

Ceratogymna atrata

The Black Casqued Hornbill lives in Sub-Saharan Africa.  These birds make their nests in holes high up in the trees, sometimes more than 66 feet above the ground.  The weight of a hornbill’s casque and bill are so heavy that their first two neck vertebrae are fused to support the weight.

STATUS:

Cavy

 

A South American rodent that has a sturdy body and vestigial tail.

STATUS: LEAST CONCERN

Crimson Rosella

STATUS: LEAST CONCERN

Curl Crested Aracari

Pteroglossus beauharnaesii

Native to Southeastern Peru, western Brazil, & Northeastern Volivia. Their diet mainly consists of fruits, eggs, and insects. 

STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

Demoiselle Crane

Grus Virgo

The Demoiselle crane is the smallest of all cranes.  They live in Central Eurasia, ranging from the Black Sea to Mongolia and North-East China.  They will often fake a wing injury to lure predators away from their nests.

Dromedary Camel

Camelus dromedarius

The dromedary is the tallest of the camel species. They have a single hump, sharp vision and a great sense of smell. Compared to the Bactrian camel, the dromedary has a lighter build, longer limbs, and a greater height at the shoulder.

STATUS: LEAST CONCERN

STATUS: LEAST CONCERN

Eastern Rosella

Platycercus eximius

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STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

Eastern Screech Owl

Megascops asio

The Eastern Screech Owl is a small owl relatively common in Eastern North America, from Mexico to Canada.  These owls are strictly nocturnal, roosting during the day in cavities or next to tree trunks.  Despite the name, screech owls do not screech; the call of this owl features whinnies and soft trills.

STATUS: LEAST CONCERN

Emu

 

Tall and majestic, the emu is a flightless bird. It’s the second largest next to the Ostrich. 

STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

Eurasian Eagle Owl

Bubo bubo

The Eurasian Eagle Owl is one of the largest owl species.  Their wingspan is over 6 feet.  

STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

Fallow Deer

Dama dama

Fallow Deer are common throughout Europe.  The call of the Fallow deer is called “groaning,” and it sounds a lot like burping.

STATUS: [TBD]

Goat

SCIENTIFIC NAME

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STATUS:
VULNERABLE

Giraffe

Giraffa reticulata

There are only approximately 8,500 individuals living in the wild.  They live in Somalia, southern Ethiopia, and northern Kenya.

STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

The Great Horned Owl is one of the largest owls in North and South American.  They are most active at night and like to rest in coniferous trees during the day.  A Great Horned owl’s strong talons require a force of 28 pounds to open.

STATUS:
VULNERABLE

Hyacinth Macaw

Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus

Hyacinth macaws are one of the largest species of parrots.  They live in Southern Brazil and Western Bolivia.  Macaws typically mate for life.

STATUS: LEAST CONCERN

Kangaroo

Macropodidae

These marsupials from Australia are herbivores that are powerful kickers and can jump up to 30 feet high depending on the specific species.

STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

Laughing Kookaburra

Docelo novaeguineae

The Laughing Kookaburra is the largest of the kingfisher family.  Unlike many kingfishers, the Kookaburra does not eat fish; instead, they hunt small mice and mammals.

STATUS: LEAST CONCERN

Marmoset

Callithrix jacchus

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STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

Ostrich

Struthio camelus

Well known as one of the very species of large flightless birds native to Africa.  As the largest bird species, the Ostrich lays the largest eggs of any bird.  Their acute sense of hearing and vision allows them to spot predators from far distances.

STATUS: [TBD]

Painted Turtle

SCIENTIFIC NAME

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STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

Parakeet

Melopsittacus undulatus

The Budgerigar, also known as a common pet parakeet and informally nicknamed the budgie, is a small, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot.  Parakeets are ground-feeders that eat seeds and plant material primarily.

STATUS: [TBD]

Parrot

SCIENTIFIC NAME

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STATUS: LEAST CONCERN

Peacock

Pavo cristatus

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STATUS: VULNERABLE

Pig-tailed Macaque

Macaca nemestrina

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STATUS: [TBD]

Pixie Frog

SCIENTIFIC NAME

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STATUS: [TBD]

Ram

SCIENTIFIC NAME

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STATUS:
CRITICALLY ENDANGERED

Red Ruffed Lemur

Varecia rubra

The word lemur comes from lemurs, which means ghosts or spirits. They live in the rainforests of Masoala in Madagascar. Red ruffed lemurs have a long claw on the second toe of their back leg to brush their fluffy coats.

STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

Red-Tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed hawks are common raptor species in North America. They are known for their outstanding hunting ability and are commonly used in falconry. Pairs remain together for years in the same territory.

STATUS:
VULNERABLE

Reindeer

Rangifer tarandus

Reindeer, also known as the caribou in North America, is native to the Arctic and regions of northern Europe, Siberia, and Northern America.  Some subspecies have knees that make a clicking noise when they walk so the animals can stay together in a blizzard.

STATUS:
ENDANGERED

Ring-Tailed Lemur

Lemur catta

The Ring-tailed lemur is a primate from the island of Madagascar.  It is the most recognized lemur because of its long, black and white ringed tail.  It is also female dominant, a trait common among lemurs.

STATUS: [TBD]

Sheep

SCIENTIFIC NAME

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STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

Siberian Lynx

Lynx lynx

They live native to European and Siberian forests, Central Asia and East Asia.

STATUS: LEAST CONCERN

Sloth

Choloepus hoffmani

Known for their slow speeds, sloths have a slow metabolism and sleep between 15-18 hours each day. They spend most of their lives hanging from branches in the rain forests, only coming down once a week to avoid predators. 

STATUS: ENDANGERED

Spider Monkey

Ateles belzebuth

Also known as the white-fronted or long-haired spider monkey, they’re an endangered species of spider monkey. They are herbivorous, have a strong tail that they use as a limb, and are specialists at swinging! 

STATUS:
VULNERABLE

Sulcata Tortoise

Centrochelys sulcata

The Sulcata tortoise also called the African Spurred tortoise, inhabits the southern edge of the Sahara desert in northern Africa.

STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

Argentine Black & White Tegu

Salvator merianae

Native to South America, living in upland forests and grasslands. They use their tails as a way to ward off predators. They run on their back two feet to look more intimidating. 

STATUS:
CRTICIALLY ENDANGERED

Timber Wolf

Canis lupus

Timber Wolves in the wild are usually found in packs of five to 12 animals.  There is one alpha male and one alpha female in the pack. 

STATUS:
VULNERABLE

Red-billed Toucan

Ramphastos tucanus

Native to South America, more specifically to tropical rain forests. They are the second largest toucan in the world. They have a long, narrow tongue that is frayed at the tip which increases their sense of taste. 

STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

It has a wingspan of 63-72 inches.  In-flight, it uses rising thermal air, flapping its wings infrequently.  Commonly seen in North America, it is also found from Mexico south through South America.

STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

White-Nosed Coati

Nasua narica

The White-Nosed coati lives in mountain forests and wood canyons in Central and South America.  They are a member of the raccoon family.

STATUS:
LEAST CONCERN

White-Tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed deer are found from southern Canada to South America. “White-tailed” refers to the white underside of the deer’s tail, which it displays and wags when it senses danger. 

STATUS:
DOMESTICATED

Tibetan Yak

Bos grunniens

Tibetan Yak’s live in the Himalayan Mountains of Tibet.  Yak is adapted to the lower oxygen levels of high altitudes by having larger chest cavities, lungs, and a much larger heart relative to their body size.  

STATUS:
[TBD]

Zebra

Equus quagga

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Zedonk

Equs

The Zedonk is a hybrid cross between male Zebra and a female donkey.  The Zedonk is a sterile creature meaning that it cannot produce offspring of its own. 

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