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Australian Gecko
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
null
null
null
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
null
Omnivore
null
null
Australian gecko
null
Australia
null
null
GreyYellowGreenOrangePink
Skin
null
Five to 15 years
1.6 to 2.82 ounces
0.64 to 6 inches
One to two years
null
One or two eggs
null
Reptile
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Australian Kelpie Dog
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
5
null
Australian Kelpie Dog
null
null
Friendly, intelligent and energetic!
Herd Dog
BrownRedBlackTan
Hair
null
10 to 13 years
25 to 45 pounds
null
null
null
null
null
null
17 to 20 inches
null
Alert and intelligent
Should be trained from an early age and should be firm but fair
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Australian Labradoodle
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BrownRedBlueBlackGoldCreamSilver
Hair
null
13-16 years
20-65lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Australian Mist
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Felis
Felis catus
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
Spotted Mist
null
null
Omnivore
4
null
Australian Mist
null
null
First bred in the 1700s!
Shorthair
BrownBlueGoldChocolateLilacCaramelPeach
Hair
null
15-18 years
8 to 15 pounds
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Affectionate, gentle and trustworthy
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Australian Retriever
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BrownBlackWhiteGold
Hair
null
12 to 15 years
60 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Active, intelligent, and friendly
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Australian Shepherd
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
7
null
Australian Shepherd
null
null
Sweet, faithful and affectionate!
Herd Dog
BrownGreyRedBlackTan
Hair
null
15 years
65lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Loyal, outgoing, and friendly
Should be trained from an early age and they are easy to train but it takes time
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Australian Terrier
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis Lupus
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
4
null
Australian Terrier
null
null
Spirited, alert and courageous!
Terrier
BlackGoldTan
Hair
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Courageous, energetic and confident
Should be trained from an early age and respond best to fun and challenging training methods
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Avocet
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Charadriiformes
Recurvirostridae
Recurvirostra
Recurvirostra
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Temperate wetlands
Carnivore
null
Flock
null
null
null
Has a curved, upturned beak!
null
BlackWhite
Feathers
25 mph
10 - 15 years
140g - 400g (5oz - 14oz)
42cm - 45cm (16in - 18in)
null
null
null
Dogs, Cats, Stouts
Bird
null
Long curved beak and striking plumage
null
null
Eurasia
Europe
North-America
29-31.5 inches
3-4 weeks
null
null
null
null
Insects. Fish, Crustaceans
null
null
null
Shores
About a month
Insects
null
Oceania
1
null
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
Axolotl
Animalia
Chordata
Amphibia
Caudata
Ambystomatidae
Ambystoma
Ambystoma mexicanum
Central-America
null
null
Solitary
null
null
null
null
null
High altitude freshwater lakes
Carnivore
500
Solitary
null
null
null
Found only in one complex of lakes!
null
BrownGreyBlackWhitePink
Permeable
10 mph
10 - 20 years
60g - 200g (2oz - 7oz)
15cm - 45cm (6in - 18in)
null
null
null
Birds, Fish
Amphibian
null
Feathery gills and flattened-shaped head
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Worms, Insects, Molluscs
null
null
null
null
null
Worms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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
null
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
null
Human, Fossa, Birds of Prey
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Babirusa
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Suidae
Babyrousa
null
Asia
null
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
null
null
Babirusa, deer-pig
4
Indonesia
null
Social and solitary
BrownGrey
Hair
30 mph
10 years
200-220lbs
3 feet-3.5 feet
2 years
6 to 8 months
1-2
null
Mammal
2 feet-3 feet
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Berries, leaves, fruit, insects, carrion, fungi, bark, grasses
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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)
null
5 - 7years
6 months
null
Lion, Leopard, African Wild Dog
null
50cm - 86cm (20in - 34in)
null
null
null
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bactrian Camel
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Camelidae
Camelus
Camelus Bactrianus
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Deserts close to water
Herbivore
1
Herd
null
null
null
The camel with two humps!
null
BrownTan
Fur
40 mph
35 - 50 years
600kg - 816kg (1,322lbs - 1,800lbs)
null
null
null
null
Human, Tiger, Monitor Lizards
Mammal
1.7m - 2.1m (5.5ft - 7ft)
Thick fur and two humps
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Seeds, Grass, Thorny Shrubs
null
null
null
null
null
Grass
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Badger
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Mustelidae
Taxidiinae
Taxidea Taxus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Woodland and hedgerows
Omnivore
3
Solitary
null
null
null
Can reach speeds of 30 km/h!
null
BrownBlackWhite
Fur
18 mph
4 - 10 years
11kg - 14kg (24lbs - 30lbs)
40cm - 75cm (16in - 29in)
null
null
null
Human, Eagle, Wildcats
Mammal
null
Flattened body and long claws
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Worms, Roots, Fruit
null
null
null
null
null
Worms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Baiji
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Cetartiodactyla
Lipotidae
Liptodes
Liptodes vexillifer
Critically Endangered
Yellow catfish, carp, copper fish
null
School
Unknown
Commercial fishing nets, habitat loss
A long, upturned nose
Yangtze dolphin, white fin, white flag
6-12 months
River
Carnivore
null
null
Baiji
6
null
null
null
GreyBlueWhite
Skin
37 mph
24 years
368 lbs
7.5-8.5 feet
null
null
null
null
Cetacean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fresh
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bald Eagle
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Accipitriformes
Accipitridae
Haliaeetus
haliaeetus leucocephalus
North-America
Fish, birds, and small mammals
null
null
null
Pesticide use
The white plumage on the head
American eagle
null
Near forests
Carnivore
null
null
bald eagle
1
North America
null
null
BrownYellowWhite
null
100 mph
15-20 years in the wild
6.6-14lbs
null
null
null
null
Wolverines, bobcats, foxes, bears, raccoons, and birds
bird
28-38 inches
null
null
null
null
null
null
70-90 inches
35 days
null
2
null
null
null
null
null
null
Cliffs, trees, buildings, and ground
8-14 weeks
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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
null
null
baleen whale
-2
Oceanwide
null
solitary
GreyBlueBlack
Skin
22 mph
can be 100+ years
varies between species
40+ feet
5-10 years
6-7 months
1
Humans, orcas
Mammal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Balinese
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Felis
Felis catus
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
Purebred longhaired Siamese, Longhaired Siamese, Thai Siamese
null
null
Omnivore
5
null
Balinese cat
null
null
Playful and energetic breed!
Semi-Longhair
BrownRedBlueBlackCreamChocolateLilacCaramel
Hair
null
12-22 years
7-15lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Affectionate, playful and energetic
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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.
null
67 to 74 days
Evergreen and deciduous forests, bush, shrublands, mountain pastures
Carnivore
null
null
Balkan lynx
null
Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Croatia, and possibly in northern Greece
null
null
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
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Ball Python
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Pythonidae
Python
P. regius
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Carnivore
null
null
ball python
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
30 years
null
6 feet
null
null
11 eggs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Banana Ball Python
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Pythonidae
Python
Python regius
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Carnivore
null
null
banana python
null
null
null
null
YellowTanOrange
Scales
null
20-30 years
null
four feet (female), 2.5 feet (male)
null
null
four to 10
null
reptile
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Banana Eel
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Anguilliformes
Muraenidae
Gymnothorax
Gymnothorax miliaris
Ocean
Crustaceans, mollusks, small fish.
null
Solitary
Unknown
Bigger fish
Yellow body
Golden banana moray eel, golden-tail moray, bastard eel, conger moray
null
Reefs, rocky coasts, and other shallow waters with hiding places from predators.
Carnivore
null
null
Golden-tail moray
1
null
null
null
BrownYellow
Scales
null
12 – 15 years
null
2 feet long
null
null
null
Bigger fish
Fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Salt
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
8.1 – 8.4
null
null
null
null
null
null
Banana Spider
Animalia
Arthropoda
Arachnida
Araneae
Araneidae
Nephila
null
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
null
null
Banana spider
12
Warmer areas around the world
null
null
BrownYellowRedBlackGreen
Exoskeleton
null
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
null
300 to 3000 hatchlings
Birds, damselflies
Arachnid
null
null
null
null
Asia
North-America
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Banded Palm Civet
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Viverridae
Hemigalus
Hemigalus Derbyanus
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Tropical rainforest
Carnivore
2
Solitary
null
null
null
Markings give it camouflage!
null
BrownGreyYellowBlackWhiteTan
Fur
null
15 - 20 years
1.4kg - 4.5kg (3lbs - 10lbs)
null
null
null
null
Lions, Snakes, Leopards
Mammal
43cm - 71cm (17in - 28in)
Elongated body and snout with sharp, pointed teeth
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Rodents, Snakes, Frogs
null
null
null
null
null
Rodents
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Banded Water Snake
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Colubridae
Nerodia
Nerodia fasciata
North-America
Frogs, fish and birds
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
water snake
null
null
null
null
BrownGreyRedOlive
Scales
null
Three years in captivity; eight in the wild
null
two to five feet
null
null
8–40
null
reptile
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bandicoot
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Peramelemorphia
Peramelidae
Perameles
Perameles
Oceania
null
Joey
null
null
null
null
null
null
Forest, rainforest and jungle
Omnivore
4
Solitary
null
null
null
Bandicoot Many species are endangered or extinct!
null
BrownGreyBlackWhiteGoldTan
Fur
15 mph
3-7 years
0.2kg - 1.6kg (0.4lbs - 3.5lbs)
28cm - 81cm (11in - 32in)
null
null
null
Foxes, Snakes, Wildcats
Mammal
null
Pointed snout and long, thin tail
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Insects, Fruit, Seeds
null
null
null
null
null
Insects
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Banjo Catfish
Animalia
null
null
null
null
null
null
South-America
null
null
Solitary
null
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
null
null
null
40
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Larger fish, birds
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Earthworms, bloodworms, tubifex
Fresh
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
36-48 hours after fertilization of the eggs
null
null
null
null
null
null
Barb
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Cypriniformes
Cyprinidae
Barbus
Barbus Barbus
Africa
Small fish, algae, insects
null
School
unknown
water pollution
vibrant colors
null
3-4 days
Slow flowing rivers and lagoons
Omnivore
null
null
Barb
1,768
null
There are over 1768 known species!
null
YellowRedBlackWhiteOrangeSilver
Scales
null
3 - 7 years
null
2-13 inches
null
null
null
Fish, Birds, Reptiles
Cypriniformes
null
Easily adaptable and rows of teeth
null
null
Asia
Eurasia
South-America
null
null
null
1,500
null
null
Fish, Shrimp, Algae
Fresh
null
null
null
null
Fish
null
null
null
6.0 - 8.0
null
null
null
null
null
null
Barbet
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
Puppy
null
null
null
this breeds beard
Barbet Water Spaniel, French Water Dog, Griffon d'arrêt à Poil Laineux, and Griffon Barbet.
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BrownGreyFawnBlackWhite
Hair
35 mph
12-14 years
null
null
null
null
3-7 puppies
null
mammal
null
null
sweet and social
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
France
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Barn Owl
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Strigiformes
Tytonidae
Tyto
Tyto alba
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Open plains and low-lying woodland
Carnivore
null
Solitary
null
null
null
Found everywhere around the world!
null
BrownGreyBlackWhiteOrange
Feathers
50 mph
5 - 10 years
300g - 550g (10oz - 19.4oz)
null
null
null
null
null
Bird
25cm - 45cm (9.8in - 18in)
White heart-shaped face and large, dark eyes
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
75cm - 110cm (30in - 43in)
null
null
4
null
null
Small mammals, Fish, Birds
null
null
null
null
null
Small mammals
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Barn Swallow
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Hirundinidae
Hirundo
Hirundo rustica
Africa
null
null
null
290-487 million
humans
forked tail
swallow
null
grassland, shrubland, wetland, savanna, urban
Carnivore
null
null
barn swallow
1
North America, South America, Central America
null
null
BlueBlackWhiteOrangeBeige
Feathers
45 mph
null
17g-20g (0.037lb-0.044lb)
15cm-19cm (5.9in-7.5in)
null
null
4-5
falcons, hawks, owls
bird
null
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
29cm-34cm (11.4in-13.3in)
12-17 days
null
null
null
null
insects
null
null
null
in or around structures
null
null
null
Europe
1
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Barnacle
Animalia
Arthropoda
null
Maxillopoda
Thecostraca
null
null
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Shallow marine environments
Omnivore
null
null
Barnacle
null
null
null
null
YellowBlackWhiteCream
Shell
null
8 - 20 years
null
1cm - 7cm (0.4in - 2.7in)
null
null
null
Fish, Crabs, Humans
null
null
Latch on to hard surfaces and shell made up from plates
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
1,000
null
null
Plankton, Algae
Salt
null
null
null
null
Plankton
null
null
null
4.0-6.5
null
null
null
null
null
null
Barracuda
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Perciformes
Sphyraenidae
Sphyraena
Sphyraena
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Coastal lagoons and coral reefs
Carnivore
null
null
Barracuda
null
null
Can grow to nearly 2 meters long!
null
BrownGreyBlueBlack
Smooth
null
10 - 15 years
null
0.5m - 2m (20in - 79in)
null
null
null
Sharks, Humans, Killer Whales
null
null
Large body size and powerful jaws
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
1,000
null
null
Fish, Plankton, Invertebrates
Salt
null
null
null
null
Fish
null
null
null
5 - 7
null
null
null
null
null
null
Barramundi Fish
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Perciformes
Latidae
Lates
Lates calcarifer
Ocean
Fish, crustaceans, mollusks
null
Solitary
null
Ocean acidification
Pointed, concave head
Asian sea bass, giant sea perch
null
Rivers, streams, ocean
Carnivore
null
null
Barramundi
1
null
null
null
GreenSilver
Scales
null
null
120lbs
1.5m (4.9ft)
null
null
null
Humans, snakes, birds, crocodiles
Fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Salt
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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.
null
null
3 million and increasing
Great horned owl
Its facial disk and huge eyes.
Striped Owl, Northern Barred Owl, Hoot Owl, Ol’ Eight-Hooter
null
Forests, especially old growth forests near bodies of water, wooded swamps
Carnivore
null
null
Barred owl
4
North America
null
null
BrownGrey
null
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
null
null
Two to three
Raccoons and weasels, great horned owls, humans
Bird
null
null
null
null
North-America
null
null
42.13 to 43.7 inches
28 to 33 days
null
3
null
null
null
null
null
null
Tree cavities, larger abandoned nests, squirrel drays. Barred owls may also choose a nest box.
Four to five weeks
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Basenji Dog
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
5
null
Basenji Dog
null
null
Alert, affectionate and energetic!
null
BrownRedBlackWhiteTanBrindle
Hair
null
12-14 years
24, lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Loyal, stubborn, and affectionate
Should be trained from an early age as their independent nature can make them stubborn
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Basilisk Lizard
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Corytophanidae
Basiliscus
null
Central-America
Insects, small lizards and mammals, spiders, snails, crawfish.
Hatchlings
Solitary
null
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
null
null
Basilisk
4
South America
null
Solitary
BrownYellowRedBlueBlackGreen
Scales
15 mph
7 years
4.8 – 13+ ounces
2.5 feet
10-15 months
null
20 eggs
Large birds, snakes, fish, quetzals, other reptiles, nocturnal mammals.
Reptile
null
null
null
null
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Basking Shark
Animalia
Chordata
Chondrichthyes
Lamniformes
Cetorhinidae
Cetorhinus
Cetorhinus Maximus
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Temperate waters along continental shelves
Carnivore
null
null
Basking Shark
null
null
The second biggest fish in the world!
null
BrownGreyBlack
Smooth
null
20 - 100 years
null
6m - 12m (20ft - 39ft)
null
null
null
Sharks, Humans, Killer Whales
null
null
Enormous mouth and large body size
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6
null
null
Fish, Plankton, Invertebrates
Salt
null
null
null
null
Fish
null
null
null
5 - 7
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bassador
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BrownWhiteTan
Hair
null
10-13 years
70 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Friendly, outgoing, and loyal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
FawnRedBlonde
Hair
null
10 - 14 years
35lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Intelligent, playful, and diligent
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Basset Hound
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
8
null
Basset Hound Dog
null
null
Forget the training when not rewarded!
Hound
BrownRedBlackWhiteTan
Hair
null
10 – 12 years
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Friendly but stubborn
Should be trained in obedience from an early age due to their stubborn nature
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bassetoodle
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bat
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Chiroptera
Microchiroptera
Emballonuridae
Chiroptera
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Woodland and caves
Omnivore
1
Pack
null
null
null
Detects prey using echolocation!
null
BrownGreyBlack
Fur
25 mph
10 - 30 years
2g - 1,000g (0.07oz - 35oz)
3cm - 180cm (1.2in - 71in)
null
null
null
Owls, Eagles, Snakes
Mammal
null
Large ears detect prey using echolocation and have strong, flexible wings
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
Mice, Frogs, Fruit
null
null
null
null
null
Mice
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
8
null
Bavarian Mountain Hound
null
null
Calm, quiet and poised!
Hound
BrownBlackTan
Hair
null
12 to15 years
66 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Courageous, intelligent and poised
Should be trained from an early age as it is a long and slow process
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Baya
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Ploceidae
Ploceus
Ploceus philippinus
Asia
Seeds, grains, insects, frogs, and other animals
null
null
Unknown
Habitat loss
The bright yellow plumage
Baya weaver
null
Grasslands, farmlands, and forests
Omnivore
null
null
Baya
-2
South Asia
null
null
BrownYellowBlackWhite
null
null
10-15 years
28g (1oz)
null
null
null
null
Lizards, snakes, crows, and birds of prey
Bird
15cm (6in)
null
null
null
null
null
null
25cm (10in)
14-17 days
null
-3
null
null
null
null
null
null
Thorny trees
17 days
null
null
null
1
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bea-Tzu
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus familiaris
North-America
rabbits
puppies
PackSocial
unknown
null
Has a deep howl
null
2 months
Domesticated
Omnivore
4-6 puppies
PackSocial
Bea-Tzu
1
North America
null
null
White-Brown
Fur
-7 mph
10-15 years
15-23 pounds
12 - 16 inches
12 months
1-3 months
4-6 puppies
null
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
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
rabbits
null
3 months
null
null
null
meat
North America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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
null
null
Multi-colored
Fur
15 mph
10-12 years
25-45 pounds
14-18"
12 months
2 months
4-6 puppies
null
mammal
12-16"
deep howl
laid back
difficult to train, stubborn, high prey and bite drive
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
rabbits
null
3 months
null
null
null
meat
North America
null
null
null
null
null
null
wrinkly face and deep howl
null
null
Beagador
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BrownYellowRedBlueBlackTanChocolate
Hair
null
12-15years
45lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Sweet, playful, and loyal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Beagle
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
7
null
Beagle Dog
null
null
Have become popular family pets!
Hound
BrownRedBlackWhiteTan
Hair
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Gentle and intelligent but stubborn
Should be trained in obedience from an early age due to their stubborn nature
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Beagle Shepherd
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BrownRedBlackWhiteTanSilver
Hair
null
10-14 years
56 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Vibrant, friendly, protective
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Beaglier
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BrownBlackWhiteCream
Hair
null
10-15 years
33 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Active, friendly, and playful
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Beago
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BrownBlackTanCream
Hair
null
8 - 12 years
55 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Playful and easy going
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bear
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Ursidae
Ursus
Ursidae
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Forest and mountainous regions
Omnivore
2
Solitary
null
null
null
There are 8 different species!
null
BrownBlackWhite
Fur
35 mph
15 - 35 years
27kg - 450kg (60lbs - 990lbs)
null
null
null
null
Human, Wolf, Wildcats
Mammal
1.2m - 3.3m (4ft - 11ft)
Large teeth and paws and strong body
null
null
Central-America
Eurasia
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fish, Nectar, Insects
null
null
null
null
null
Fish
null
North-America
null
null
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
Bearded Collie
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
7
null
Bearded Collie
null
null
Weekly brushing is mandatory!
Herd
BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan
Hair
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Loving, lively and playful
Should be trained from an early age and respond well to harsh techniques
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bearded Dragon
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Agamidae
Pogona
Pogona Vitticeps
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Arid forest and desert
Omnivore
15
Solitary
null
null
null
Can grow to up 24 inches long!
null
BrownGreyYellowGreen
Scales
25 mph
6 - 15 years
250g - 510g (9oz - 18oz)
50cm - 61cm (20in - 24in)
null
null
null
Birds, Snakes, Crocodiles
Reptile
null
Pronounced beard when scared and morphs skin colour
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Insects, Mice, Leaves
null
null
null
null
null
Insects
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bearded Vulture
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Accipitriformes
Accipitridae
null
Gypaetus barbatus
Africa
Tortoises, mammals, birds
null
null
1,675-6,700
Poisoning, power lines
Black bristly feathers under its bill
Lammergeier
null
Rocky cliffs, shrublands, forests
Carnivore
1-2
null
Bearded vulture
11
Asia, Africa, Europe
null
null
GreyYellowRedBlackCream
Feathers
40 mph
null
null
null
null
null
1-2
Humans
bird
null
null
null
null
Asia
Europe
null
7.5 feet to 9 feet
53-60
null
-2
null
null
null
null
null
null
Rocky ledges
3 months
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Beaski
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BrownGreyFawnRedBlackWhiteBrindleCream
Hair
null
12 to 15 years
50 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Energetic and hardworking
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Beauceron
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
puppy
null
null
null
hind double dewclaws
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Beauceron
null
null
null
null
BlackTanMulti-colored
Hair
null
10-12 years
null
null
null
null
6-7 puppies
null
null
null
null
Loyal, gentle, and energetic
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Beaver
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Rodentia
Castoridae
Castor
null
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Arid forest and desert
Herbivore
4
Solitary
null
null
null
Builds a dam from sticks and leaves!
null
BrownGrey
Fur
34 mph
15 - 20 years
16kg - 27kg (35lbs - 60lbs)
80cm - 120cm (31in - 47in)
null
null
null
Wolf, Bear, Lynx
Mammal
null
Transparent eyelids and big, flat tail
null
null
Europe
North-America
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
Tree bark, Willow, Water lilly
null
null
null
null
null
Tree bark
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bed Bugs
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Hemiptera
Cimicidae
Cimex
Cimex lectularius
Africa
Humans
Nymphs
null
null
null
null
null
1-2 weeks
Beds, furniture, buildings, fabrics
Omnivore
null
null
bed bugs
90
null
null
null
BrownRed
null
null
10-12 months
null
5-7mm
21-35 days
null
null
American cockroaches, cone-nosed insects, pharaoh ants
insect
4.5mm
null
null
null
Antarctica
Asia
Central-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Eurasia
null
null
Europe
North-America
Oceania
null
South-America
null
Bedlington Terrier
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis Lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
4
null
Bedlington Terrier
null
null
Highly active and intelligent dogs!
Terrier
BrownRedBlueBlackWhiteTan
Hair
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bold, confident and playful
Should be trained from an early age due to their hyperactive nature
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bee
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Hymenoptera
Andrenidae
Apis
Apis mellifera
Africa
null
Larva, grub
Solitary/Colony
at least two trillion
Disease, pesticides, habitat destruction
Ability of some to make honey and beeswax
null
three days
Any habitat where there are flowering plants
Omnivore
null
null
bee
null
everywhere except Antarctica
null
null
Multi-colored
Exoskeleton
20 mph
null
null
null
null
null
Six to 1000 per day
Primates, wasps, dragonflies, birds, small mammals
insect
null
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Beefalo
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Bovidae
Bos x Bison
Bos taurus × Bison bison
North-America
null
Calf
Herd
Unknown
Lack of fertile hybrid bulls
null
Cattalo
283 days
Farms
Herbivore
null
null
Beefalo
1
North America
null
Herd
FawnRedBlack
Hair
null
25
900-2,000 pounds
null
6-15 months
205 days
1
Humans
Bovid
4.6 ft
Looks like cattle but is hardier physically and health-wise
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Beetle
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Endopterygota
Coleoptera
null
null
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Most land and freshwater habitats
Omnivore
200
null
Beetle
350,000
Worldwide
null
null
BrownYellowRedBlueBlackGreen
Shell
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bats, Frogs, Reptiles
null
null
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
Insects, Dust, Dung
null
null
null
null
null
Insects
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Belgian Shepherd
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
GreyFawnBlack
Hair
null
10–14 years
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Intelligent, energetic, alert, protective
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Belgian Tervuren
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
FawnBlackCreamBlack-Brown
Hair
null
null
null
null
null
null
6-10 puppies
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Beluga Sturgeon
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Acipenseriformes
Acipenseridae
Huso
Huso huso
Ocean
Fish
null
Solitary/Group
Unknown
Overfishing
The bony armor
Great sturgeon
A few days
Rivers, estuaries, and seas
Carnivore
null
null
Beluga
null
null
null
null
GreyBlueWhiteDark Brown
Skin
null
More than 50 years
Up to 3,500 pounds
Up to 20 feet
null
null
null
null
Fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Saltwater
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bengal Tiger
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Panthera
Panthera Tigris Tigris
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Dense tropical forest and mangroves
Carnivore
3
Solitary
null
null
null
The most numerous species of tiger!
null
BlackWhiteOrange
Fur
60 mph
18 - 25 years
140kg - 300kg (309lbs - 660lbs)
2.4m - 3.3m (6.8ft - 11ft)
null
null
null
Human
Mammal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Deer, Cattle, Wild Boar
null
null
null
null
null
Deer
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bergamasco
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BrownGreyBlackTan
Hair
null
13-15
57-84 pounds
null
null
null
null
null
null
21-24 inches
null
Patient, calm, intelligent, independent
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Berger Picard
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
GreyFawn
Hair
null
12 - 13 years
70 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Loyal, even-tempered, and intelligent
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bernedoodle
Animalia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bernese Mountain Dog
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis Lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
7
null
Bernese Mountain Dog
null
null
Very loyal, faithful and affectionate!
Sennenhund
BlackWhiteTan
Hair
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Intelligent, friendly and alert
Should be trained from an early age due to their large size
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bernese Shepherd
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BlackWhiteTan
Hair
null
10 - 12 years
110 pounds
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Affectionate and good-natured
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Betta Fish (Siamese Fighting Fish)
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Perciformes
Osphronemidae
Betta
Betta splendens
Asia
Zooplankton, small crustaceans, larvae
null
Territorial
null
Habitat destruction, pollution, and cold temperatures
Brilliant colors, aggressiveness, long tail fin
Betta or Betta splendens
null
Marshes, flood plains, paddy fields
Carnivore
null
null
Siamese Fighting Fish
73
null
Can live in low-oxygen environments!
null
BrownGreyYellowRedBlueWhiteGoldGreenOrangeMulti-colored
Scales
null
3-5 years
null
6-8cm (2.4-3.1in)
null
null
null
Larger fish, cats, newts, salamanders, birds, humans
Anabantoid
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
30
null
null
null
Fresh
null
null
null
null
Insects
null
null
null
6.9 - 7.2
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bichir
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Polypteriformes
Polypteridae
Polypterus
null
Africa
Crustaceans, insects, vertebrates, and small fish
null
School
unavailable
Environmental damage
Small, ray-like fins along an elongated back
Dragon fish, dinosaur eel
3-4 days
Rivers and lakes
Carnivore
null
null
Bichir
13
null
null
null
BrownGreyGreen
Scales
null
15-20 years
5 - 10 lbs
11 - 30 inches
null
null
null
null
Polypterid
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fresh
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bichon Frise
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
4
null
Bichon Frise
null
null
Gentle mannered, playful and affectionate!
Gun Dog
White
Hair
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Happy, playful and energetic
Should be trained from an early age due to its hyperactive nature
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bichpoo
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BrownWhiteCreamDark Grey
Hair
null
12-15years
18 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Energetic and intelligent
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Biewer Terrier
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fur
null
12-15 years
4-8 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
friendly, energetic, playful
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bighorn Sheep
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Bovidae
Ovis
Ovis canadensis
Central-America
null
lamb
Herd
70,000
Man
Big horns
Rocky Mountain sheep, bighorn
177 days
Mountainous grasslands
Herbivore
null
null
Bighorn Sheep
1
Western mountainous regions of North America
null
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)
null
null
null
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Plants and shrubs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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
null
null
Bilby, Greater Bilby
1
Australia
null
null
GreyBlue
Fur
null
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
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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
null
Human, Tigers, Snakes
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bird
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
null
null
null
null
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Forests and shrub land close to water
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
Not all birds are able to fly!
null
BrownGreyYellowRedBlueBlackWhiteOrangePink
Feathers
200 mph
1 - 100 years
0.002kg - 130kg (0.004lbs - 286lbs)
null
null
null
null
Foxes, Birds, Wild dogs
Bird
5cm - 270cm (2in - 106in)
Light, feathered body and beak
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
9cm - 300cm (4in - 118in)
null
null
5
null
null
Fruit, Spiders, Insects, Seeds
null
null
null
null
null
Fruit
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
Ocean
Oceania
null
South-America
null
Bird Of Paradise
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Paradisaeidae
null
null
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Tropical forest tree tops
Omnivore
null
Solitary
null
null
null
There are around 50 different species!
null
BrownGreyYellowRedBlueBlackWhiteGreen
Feathers
null
5 - 8 years
50g - 430g (1.8oz - 15.2oz)
null
null
null
null
null
Bird
15cm - 110cm (6in - 43in)
Brightly coloured feathers and elaborate dance of males
null
null
Oceania
null
null
7.8 to 47.2 inches (20 to 120 cm)
16 to 22 days
null
null
null
null
Insects, Fruit, Seeds, Berries
null
null
null
Forks of trees
A few months to 7 years
Insects
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Birman
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Felis
Felis catus
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
Sacred Cat of Burma
null
null
Omnivore
6
null
Birman cat
null
null
null
Semi-Longhair
BrownRedBlackChocolateLilacCaramel
Hair
null
12-16 years
Up to 12 pounds
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Intelligent, sweet and affectionate
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Biscuit Beetle
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Coleoptera
Ptinidae
Stegobium
Stegobium paniceum
Africa
null
Larvae
Solitary
null
null
The grooves on the shell
Bread beetle or drugstore beetle
A few days
Homes, warehouses, factories, and anywhere with plant goods
Herbivore
null
null
Biscuit Beetle
1
Worldwide
null
null
Tawny
Exoskeleton
null
2-7 months
1-5mg
2-3.5mm (0.1in)
6-23 weeks
null
75 eggs
Other insects
Insect
null
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Dried plant goods
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Bison
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Bovidae
Bison
Bison Bison
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Grass plains and forest
Herbivore
1
Herd
null
null
null
Largest mammal in North America!
null
BrownTan
Hair
22 mph
15 - 20 years
1,000kg - 1,300kg (2,200lbs - 2,500lbs)
2m - 2.7m (6.6ft - 9ft)
null
null
null
Human, Bear, Wolves
Mammal
null
Huge head and a shoulder hump
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Grass, Acorns, Berries
null
null
null
null
null
Grass
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Black And Tan Coonhound
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
Large, droopy ears.
null
null
null
Omnivore
6-8 puppies.
null
null
null
null
null
null
BlackTan
Hair
32 mph
10-12 years.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Stubborn, strong, loyal, independent, and loving.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Black Mamba
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Elapidae
Dendroaspis
D. polylepis
Africa
Bush babies, hyraxes, birds and their young, mammals, occasionally other snakes.
Hatchlings
Solitary
null
null
The inside of a black mamba's mouth is black.
null
null
null
Carnivore
null
Diurnal
null
null
null
null
null
BrownGreyOlive
Scales
20 mph
Captive specimens have lived 11 years, but unknown in the wild.
null
6-9.5 feet long with a few reports of specimens reaching 14 feet.
null
null
null
Secretary birds, brown snake eagles, tawny eagles, and other birds of prey; honey badgers, mongooses, and Nile crocodiles.
null
null
null
Skittish, and prone to strike out of fear.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Birds and their young
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Black Marlin
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Istiophoriformes
Istiophordae
Istiompax
Istiompax Indica
Ocean
null
null
null
Unknown
Humans and human activities
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Scales
null
Females: 11 years | Males: 5 years
1653
183.6 inches
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fish, squid, octopods
Salt
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Black Rat Snake
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Colubridae
Pantheropis
Pantheropis obsoletus
North-America
Mice, frogs, birds, eggs
null
null
100,000
null
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
null
Farmlands, rocky areas of land, hillsides, and forests
Carnivore
null
null
Black Rat Snake
null
null
null
null
BrownGreyBlackWhite
Scales
null
null
null
3.5 - 8 feet
null
null
null
null
null
null
Thick powerful bodies
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
No
Low
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Black Rhinoceros
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Perissodactyla
Rhinocerotidae
Diceros
Diceros Bicornis
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Tropical bushland, grassland and savannas
Herbivore
1
Solitary
null
null
null
Horns can grow to 1.5m!
null
BrownGreyWhite
Leather
40 mph
45-50 years
800kg - 1,400kg (1,800lbs - 3,100lbs)
3.3m - 3.6m (11ft - 12ft)
null
null
null
Human, Wild cats
Mammal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Grass, Fruit, Berries, Leaves
null
null
null
null
null
Grass
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Black Russian Terrier
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis Lupus
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
5
null
Black Russian Terrier
null
null
Confident, calm and highly intelligent!
Terrier
GreyBlack
Hair
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Brave, confident and courageous
Should be trained from an early age as they will become dominant
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Black Wasp
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Hymenoptera
Sphecidae
Sphex
Sphex pensylvanicus
North-America
Grasshoppers, cicadas, locusts, katydids, and other fleshy insects
Larva
Solitary
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
North America
null
null
Black
Exoskeleton
null
null
null
20–35 mm (0.8–1.4 in)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Black Widow Spider
Animalia
Arthropoda
Arachnida
Araneae
Theridiidae
Latrodectus
Latrodectus
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Urban, temperate forest and woodland
Carnivore
250
null
Black Widow Spider
32
North America
They typically prey on insects!
null
BrownYellowRedBlack
Shell
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Wasp, Birds, Small mammals
null
null
Sharp fangs and shiny black and red body
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
Insects, Woodlice, Beetles
null
null
null
null
null
Insects
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
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
null
Forests of deciduous and coniferous trees, gardens, parks, and backyards
Omnivore
null
null
Black-Capped Chickadee
null
null
null
null
BrownGreyBlackWhite
Feathers
null
3 - 11.5 years
0.36 ounces
4.75 - 5.5 inches
null
null
null
Hawks, owls, cats
North America
4 - 6 inches
null
null
null
null
null
null
6 - 8 inches
null
null
null
null
null
Insects
null
null
null
Tree cavities, birdhouses
14 - 18 days
Insects, berries, and seeds
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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
null
null
Black Footed Ferret
null
North America
null
null
BlackWhiteCream
Hair
null
48 months
1.5-2.5 lbs
18-24 inches
1 year
4 months
3-4
Badgers, coyotes, golden eagles, bobcats, and owls
Mammal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Blackpoll Warbler
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Parulidae
Setophage
Setophaga striata
Europe
Flies, lice, beetles, fruit
null
null
59,000,000
habitat loss
Black feathers on its head (males)
New World warbler
null
Evergreen forests and thickets
Omnivore
null
null
Blackpoll warbler
null
North America, South America, western Europe
null
null
BrownBlackWhiteGreen
null
37 mph
3-6 years
0.4-0.5 ounces
Up to 5.5inches
null
null
3-5 eggs
hawks and snakes
bird
3-4 inches
null
null
null
North-America
null
null
8-9 inches
12 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
in trees- up to 30 feet above the ground
11-12 days
null
null
null
1
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Blanket Octopus
Animalia
Mollusca
Cephalopoda
Octopoda
Tremoctopodidae
Tremoctopus
null
Ocean
Small fish
null
Solitary
Unknown, but status is Least Concern
Natural predators
Billowing cape (F), tiny size (M)
null
null
Surface to mid-water, Coral reef
Carnivore
null
null
Blanket octopus
4
null
null
null
YellowRedBlueWhiteGreenOrangePurplePink
Smooth
null
4 years (F), 1.5 years (M)
6-10lbs (F), under an ounce (M)
3-6ft (F), ~1in (M)
null
null
null
Blue shark, billfish, tuna
octopoda
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Blister Beetle
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Coleoptera
Meloidae
null
null
North-America
Plant leaves, parts of flowers, pollen and plant nectar. Some blister beetle larvae consume grasshopper eggs and feed on immature bees
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
warm or temperate habitats
Omnivore
null
NocturnalDiurnal
null
7,500
null
null
null
GreyYellowRedBlueBlackGreenOrange
null
null
1 to 3+ months
null
1 cm to 2.5 cm
null
null
null
null
null
null
A broad head that's wider than its neck.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Blobfish
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Scorpaeniformes
Psychrolutidae
Psychrolutes
Psychrolutes marcidus
Ocean
Crustaceans, anything it finds
null
null
null
null
null
Sculpin
null
Deep ocean waters
Omnivore
null
Sedentary
Blobfish or Smooth-Head Blobfish
null
Oceans near Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and California
One of the ugliest creatures in existence!
Fish
GreyWhitePink
Hair
null
null
9kg (20 lbs)
30.48cm – 71.12cm (12in-28in)
null
null
null
Humans
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null