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Naked Mole Rat
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Rodentia
Heterocephalidae
Heterocephalus
Heterocephalus glaber
Africa
null
Pup
Colony
Unknown, but they are of Least Concern
null
They’re mammals but live much like social insects.
Sand puppy
70 days
Underground
Omnivore
null
null
Naked mole rat
1
the horn of Africa
null
Colony, dominated by a queen
YellowPink
Skin
null
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
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Tubers, roots, rhizomes, bulbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Narwhal
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Cetacea
Monodontidae
Monodon
Monodon monoceros
Near Threatened
null
Calves
Group
More than 100,000 mature individuals
Hunting and climate change
Prominent tusk
Narwhale or narwal
null
Marine environments
Carnivore
null
Group
Narwhal
null
Arctic and Atlantic Oceans
null
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
null
One or two
Sharks, killer whales, humans, polar bears, and walruses
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Squid, cod, halibut, and crustaceans
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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
null
null
Natterjack toad
1
Europe
null
Solitary
BrownYellowGreenCream
Permeable
null
10-15 years
0.14 - 0.67 ounces
2-3 inches
2 years
3-4 weeks
7500+
Hedgehogs, foxes, herons
Amphibian
1 inch
null
null
null
Europe
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
Neanderthal
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Primates
Hominidae
Homo
Homo Sapiens Neanderthalensis
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Worldwide based near rivers
Omnivore
1
Group
null
null
null
Roamed Asia and Europe for around 100,000 years!
null
BrownBlackWhiteTanOlive
Smooth
5 mph
35-50 years
60-70kg (132-154lb)
null
null
null
null
Bears, Lion, Tiger
Mammal
null
null
null
null
Eurasia
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Vegetables, Fruit, Fish
null
null
null
null
null
Vegetables
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Neapolitan Mastiff
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Neapolitan Mastiff
null
null
Fearless and extremely protective of it's home!
Mastiff
BlueBlackBrindleTawnyBlack-Brown
Hair
null
10 years
200 lbs
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
Nebelung
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Felis
Felis Catus
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
GreySilver
null
null
13 to 16 years
seven to 15lbs
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
Needlefish
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Beloniformes
Belonidae
Platybelone
Platybelone argalus
Africa
crustaceans, small fish, frogs, insects
null
School
unknown
fishing
long serrated beak
long toms
10-15 days
bays, inlets, rivers
Carnivore
null
null
needlefish, garfish
60
null
null
null
BlueWhiteGreenSilver
Scales
38 mph
unknown
up to 5 lbs.
2 inches to 4 feet
null
null
null
tuna, dolphins, humans
belonidae
null
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Salt
null
null
null
null
null
null
Oceania
null
6-8
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
Newfoundland
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis Lupus
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Newfoundland
null
null
Introduced by Vikings more than 1,000 years ago!
Working Dog
null
Hair
null
8-10 years
60kg (130lbs)
null
null
null
8
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
8
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Newfypoo
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
BrownGreyBlackWhite
Hair
null
10-12 years
150lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Friendly, docile, lovable, even-tempered, and kind.
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
Newt
Animalia
Chordata
Amphibia
Caudata
Salamandridae
null
null
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Temperate forests and river banks
Omnivore
100
Solitary
null
null
null
Able to regrow lost or damaged limbs!
null
BrownGreyYellowRedBlackGreenOrange
Scales
30 mph
2-15 years
10-50g (0.3-1.8oz)
null
null
null
null
null
Amphibian
null
null
null
null
Eurasia
Europe
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
Worms, Insects, Water snails
null
null
null
null
null
Worms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Nicobar pigeon
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Columbiformes
Columbidae
Caloenas
Caloenas nicobarica
Asia
Invertebrates
null
null
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
null
Lowland forests and mangrove forests
Omnivore
null
null
Nicobar Pigeon
1
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Solomon Islands, Palau, islands in the Malay Archipelago
null
null
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
null
null
1
Humans, cats, rats
Bird
null
null
null
null
Oceania
null
null
21 to 23 inches
2.5 weeks
null
1
null
null
null
null
null
null
A tree
10 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Nigerian Goat
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Calvo
Capra
Capra aegagrus hircus
Africa
null
Kid
Herd
Unknown
Predatory birds and mammals
Miniature size
null
145-154 days
Farmland
Herbivore
null
null
Nigerian dwarf goat
null
United States
null
Herd
BrownRedBlackWhiteGoldCream
Hair
null
15 years
40-70lbs
null
3-8 months
30-60 days
2-4
null
Caprid
16-22in
null
null
null
North-America
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
Night Adder
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Viperidae
Causus
null
Africa
Frogs and toads
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
About 24 eggs
null
Night Adder
null
null
null
null
BrownBlack-Brown
null
null
10 years on average
null
Up to 3.3 feet
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Yes
Medium
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Nightingale
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Muscicapidae
Luscinia
null
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Open forests and thickets
Omnivore
null
Solitary
null
null
null
Named more than 1,000 years ago!
null
BrownTan
Feathers
18 mph
1 - 3 years
15g - 22g (0.5oz - 0.7oz)
14cm - 16.5cm (5.5in - 6.5in)
null
null
null
Rats, Cats, Lizards
Bird
null
Small body size with no markings and thin beak
null
null
Asia
Eurasia
Europe
8 to 10 inches
13 or 14 days
null
3
null
null
Fruit, Nuts, Seeds, Insects
null
null
null
Trees
11 to 13 days
Fruit
null
null
1
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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
null
null
Nile Crocodile
2
Africa
null
null
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
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
Nilgai
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Bovidae
Boselaphus
Boselaphus tragocamelus
Asia
null
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
null
null
null
1
Indian subcontinent, Texas
null
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
null
null
null
North-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
No See Ums
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Diptera
Ceratopogonidae
null
null
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
No see um
null
Worldwide, apart from the Antarctic and the Arctic
null
null
Grey
Exoskeleton
null
2-6 weeks
null
1–3 mm
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
blood, nectar
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Norfolk Terrier
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Norfolk Terrier
null
null
Fearless but not aggressive!
Terrier
null
Hair
null
15 years
5kg (12lbs)
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
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)
null
4 - 6 years
6 - 8 months
null
Grizzly Bear, Fox, Birds of Prey
null
1.3m - 1.8m (4.25ft - 6ft)
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
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
null
Approximately 11 weeks
null
Omnivore
null
null
Northern alligator lizard
null
California, Oregon, Washington State, Montana, Idaho, British Columbia
null
null
BrownGreyBlack
Scales
null
10 years
Around 1 ounce
3in-4in body
18 months
null
Up to 15
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
Northern Cardinal
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Cardinalidae
Cardinalis
Cardinalis cardinalis
Central-America
Small insects, worms
null
null
Unknown
Insecticides, cats
Raised crest
redbird, common cardinal
null
Wetlands, shrublands, gardens, woodlands
Omnivore
null
null
Cardinal, red cardinal
19
North America and South America
null
null
BrownRedOlive
Feathers
37 mph
Up to 3 years
1.58oz
8.3-9.3 inches
null
null
null
Birds of prey, snakes, cats
Passerine
null
null
null
null
North-America
null
null
9.8-12.2 inches
12-13 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Trees, shrubs
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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
null
null
Northern fur seal
1
Northern Pacific, Bering Sea, Sea of Okhotsk
null
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
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
Northern Inuit Dog
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Carnivore
null
null
Northern Inuit Dog
null
null
null
null
GreyBlackWhite
Hair
null
12 to 15 years
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Intelligent, friendly, 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
Northern Water Snake
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Serpentes
Nerodia
Nerodia sipedon
North-America
Fish, amphibians, smaller reptiles, rodents, small mammals, invertebrates
null
null
null
null
null
common water snake
null
null
Carnivore
null
null
northern water snake
null
null
null
null
GreyBlackTanBlack-BrownGrey-Brown
Scales
null
9 years in captivity; unknown in the wild
null
2 feet 3.5 inches to 4.5 feet, including the tail
null
null
12-36
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
Norwegian Buhund
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
RedBlackBlonde
Hair
null
13 – 15 years
40 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Smart, confident, and hard-working
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
Norwegian Elkhound
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
GreyBlackWhiteSilver
Hair
null
12-15
40-60
null
null
null
5-10 puppies
null
null
18-21 in
A double coat that sheds dirt and is weather-resistant.
Strong-willed, loyal, 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
Norwegian Forest
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Felis
Felis catus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
skogkatt
null
null
Omnivore
4
null
Wegie
null
null
Has a long, thick double coat of fur!
Longhair
BrownRedBlueWhiteGoldCreamSilver
Hair
null
14 - 16 years
12 - 20 pounds (adult male), 8 - 18 pounds (adult female)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Intelligent, loving 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
Norwegian Lundehund
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
BrownGreyYellowRedBlackWhiteTan
Hair
null
12 to 15 years
30 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Alert, loyal, 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
Norwich Terrier
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
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling 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
RedGolden
Hair
null
14 years
51 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Energetic and friendly, they make a great choice for families that can meet their exercise needs.
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
Nubian Goat
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Bovidae
Capra
Capra aegagrus hircus
North-America
null
kid
Herd
924 million
null
null
null
150 days
null
Herbivore
null
null
null
1
null
null
null
BlackWhiteTanChestnut
Hair
null
15 years in captivity, 12 years in the wild
135lbs
null
six months
null
2
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
Nudibranch
Animalia
Mollusca
Gastropoda
Nudibranchia
null
null
Nudibranchia
Ocean
Other nudibranches or sea slugs, coral, anemones, sponges, hydrozoans, planktonic invertebrates, sea butterflies, or other sea creatures depending on the species
null
Solitary
unknown
null
Bright colors and various forms
Sea slug
5-50 days depending on the species
Saltwater, brackish water
Carnivore
null
null
Sea slug
null
null
null
null
YellowRedBlueGreenPurplePink
Smooth
-2.8 mph
null
null
null
null
null
null
Other nudibranchs, turtles, some crabs, humans
Mollusk
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
Numbat
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Dasyuromorphia
Myrmecobiidae
Myrmecobius
Myrmecobius Fasciatus
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Eucalyptus woodland and grassland
Omnivore
4
Sociable
null
null
null
There are less than 1,000 left in the wild!
null
BrownGreyRedBlackWhiteTan
Fur
15 mph
4-8 years
280-550g (9.9-19oz)
null
null
null
null
Snakes, Foxes, Birds of Prey
Mammal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Termites, Ants, Insects
null
null
null
null
null
Termites
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Nurse Shark
Animalia
Chordata
Chondrichthyes
Orectolobiformes
Ginglymostomatidae
Ginglymostoma
Ginglymostoma cirratum
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Warm waters and tropical coastal regions
Carnivore
20
Solitary
null
null
null
Commonly found in Central American waters!
null
BrownGreyBlackWhite
Smooth
25 mph
20-25 years
90-150kg (198-330lbs)
null
null
null
null
Human, Bull Shark, Tiger Shark
Fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Squid, Fish, Octopus
null
null
null
null
null
Squid
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Nyala
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Bovidae
Tragelaphus
Tragelaphus angasii
Africa
null
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
null
null
Nyala
1
Southeastern Africa
null
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
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
Oak Toad
Animalia
Chordata
Amphibia
Anura
Bufonidae
Anaxyrus
Anaxyrus quercicus
North-America
Ants, mites and other smaller insects
Tadpole
Solitary
null
Snakes
Tiny size
null
4 to 6 weeks
Pine forests, sandy flatwoods, and oak scrub
Carnivore
null
null
null
null
North America
null
null
GreyBlack
null
null
1.9 in capacity
null
1.3 inches
null
null
300 to 500
Snakes, 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
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
null
Jaguar, Puma, Harpy Eagle
null
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
Octopus
Animalia
Mollusca
Cephalopoda
Octopoda
Octopodidae
null
Octopus Vulgaris
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Tropical and temperate waters worldwide
Omnivore
80
Solitary
null
null
null
There are around 300 different species!
null
BrownRedBlueTanOrangePurple
Smooth
27 mph
2-15 years
5-75kg (11-165lbs)
null
null
null
null
Eels, Sharks, Dolphins
Mollusca
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Crabs, Fish, Scallops
null
null
null
null
null
Crabs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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
null
Leopard, Serval, Human
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
Old English Sheepdog
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis Lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Old English Sheepdog
null
null
Intelligent, sociable and playful!
Herd
null
Hair
null
12 years
30kg (66lbs)
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
Olive Baboon
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Primates
Cercopithecidae
Papio
Papio anubis
Africa
Rodents, birds, insects, fruits, roots, seeds, leaves, bark, flowers, and more
infant
null
null
Hunting and habitat loss
The long canines on the male
Anubis baboon
180 days
Savannahs, grasslands, deserts, and rainforests
Omnivore
null
null
Olive Baboon
1
Central Africa
null
null
GreyGrey-Brown
Fur
null
25 years
30-55 pounds
19-30 inches
25 years
null
one
Leopards, crocodiles, raptors, hyenas, wild dogs, and chimpanzees
primate
two feet
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
Olm
Animalia
Chordata
Amphibia
Caudata
Proteidae
Proteus
Proteus anguinus
Europe
null
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
null
Fresh water limestone caves
Carnivore
null
Solitary
Olm
1
Dinaric Alps in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy and Slovenia with introduced populations in France and Germany.
Inhabits dark underwater caves
null
BlackWhitePink
Permeable
5 mph
100 years
0.53 to 0.7 ounces
8 to 12 inches, females larger
14 years
null
35 to 70 larvae
Fish, Toads, Birds
Amphibian
null
Elongated body and undeveloped limbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
Two to six months
null
10
null
null
Insects, insect larvae, worms, small fish, mollusks
null
null
null
null
null
Insects
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Opossum
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Didelphimorphia
Didelphidae
Didelphis
Didelphis Virginiana
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Forest and farmland close to water
Omnivore
6
Solitary
null
null
null
Thought to be immune to certain snake venom!
null
BrownGreyBlackWhite
Fur
15 mph
2-7 years
0.5-6kg (1.1-13lbs)
null
null
null
null
Fox, Cat, Birds of Prey
Mammal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fruit, Insects, Frogs
null
null
null
null
null
Fruit
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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)
null
12 - 15 years
3 years
null
Human, Tiger, Clouded Leopard
null
1.25m - 1.5m (4ft - 5ft)
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
Orange-Crowned Warbler
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Parulidae
Leiothlypis
Leiothlypis celata
Central-America
Insects
null
null
76 million
Global warming and urbanization.
Yellow or dusky undertail.
null
null
Forests
Omnivore
null
null
Orange-crowned warbler
1
United States, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and Turks and Caicos Islands.
null
null
YellowBlackOlive
Feathers
25 mph
6 – 8 years
9 grams
4.8 – 5.3 inches
null
null
3-6 chicks
Cats (domestic and wild), birds of prey (hawks, eagles, etc.)
Bird
null
null
null
null
North-America
null
null
7.25 inches
12 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Ground, scrub oak, riverside willows.
null
null
null
null
1
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Orb Weaver
Animalia
Arthropoda
Arachnida
Araneae
Araneidae
null
null
Africa
mosquitoes, gnats, flies, aphids, moths, grasshoppers
null
null
null
birds
Skull-like head
Orb spider, garden spider
3-6 months
gardens, hedges, trees
Carnivore
null
null
Orb weaver
null
Worldwide
null
null
BrownYellowBlackWhiteGolden
Exoskeleton
null
9 months
null
0.25-0.375 inch (male); 1-1.5 inches (female)
6-9 months
null
null
birds, reptiles, insects
arachnid
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
Ortolan Bunting
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Emberizidae
Emberiza
Emberiza hortulana
Africa
Insects
null
null
null
Being hunted for use as a French delicacy, habitat destruction, climate change
Its use as haute cuisine
null
null
Farms, towns, scrubland, deserts, woods and forests
Omnivore
null
null
Ortolan Bunting
null
Europe, western Asia, sub-Saharan Africa
null
null
BrownGreyYellowOlive-Grey
Feathers
44 mph
Six years
0.7 ounces
6.3 to 6.7 inches
null
null
Four to five chicks
Humans, birds of prey, cats, foxes, weasels
Bird
null
null
null
null
Asia
Eurasia
Europe
10 inches
11 to 12 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Near or on the ground
12 to 13 days
null
null
null
1
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Oscar Fish
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Perciformes
Cichlidae
Astronotus
Astronotus ocellatus
Europe
Catfish, insects, insect larvae, freshwater clams, snails and shrimp
null
Social
null
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
null
null
Oscar fish
null
null
null
null
BrownYellowRedBlueGreenOrange
Scales
60 mph
10 or more years in captivity
3.5 pounds
13.78 to 15 inches
null
null
null
Piranhas, humans, waterbirds, reptiles
fish
null
null
null
null
North-America
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fresh
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6-8
null
null
null
null
null
null
Ostrich
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Struthioniformes
Struthionidae
Struthio
Struthio camelus
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Desert and savanna areas
Omnivore
null
Herd
null
null
null
The largest bird in the world!
null
BrownGreyBlackWhitePink
Feathers
42 mph
50 - 70 years
63kg - 130kg (140lbs - 290lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
Bird
1.8m - 2.7m (6ft - 9ft)
Small wings and long neck and legs
null
null
null
null
null
1.5m - 2m (4.9ft - 6.5ft)
null
null
10
null
null
Grass, Roots, Seeds, Flowers
null
null
null
Ground
null
Grass
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Otter
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Mustelidae
Lutra
Lutra Canadensis
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
River banks, lakes and streams
Carnivore
3
Solitary
null
null
null
There are 13 different species worldwide
null
BrownWhiteTan
Fur
7 mph
15-25 years
5-15kg (10-30lbs)
null
null
null
null
Birds, Fox, Wolves
Mammal
null
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fish, Crabs, Frogs
null
null
null
null
null
Fish
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Otterhound
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
GreyBlueBlackTanCreamWhite-Brown
Hair
null
10 – 13 years
115 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Friendly and sensitive
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
Owl
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Strigiformes
null
null
null
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
null
null
Owl
null
Worldwide
null
null
BrownGreyBlackWhite
Feathers
40 mph
Up to 25 years
Up to 4kg (9lbs)
25-182cm (10-72in)
1-2 years
null
Up to 12 eggs
Birds of prey, cats, and humans
Bird
13-71cm (5-28in)
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
Ox
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Bovidae
Bos
Bos taurus
Asia
They are hernivores
calve
Herd
null
Wolves and bears
Large horns
Bullocks
null
Human sheltering
Herbivore
null
null
ox
1
North America, India, Asia, Australia, Africa
null
null
BrownGreyBlackWhite
Hair
16 mph
18–22 years
Between 1,500 and 3,000 pounds
null
null
null
null
Bears and wolves
mammal
null
null
null
null
Central-America
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
Oyster
Animalia
Mollusca
Bivalvia
Ostreoida
Ostreidae
null
Ostreidae
Ocean
Algae and other food particles
null
Colony
Unknown
Crabs, seabirds, humans, starfishes
Shells
null
7-10 days
Reefs and rocky shores
Omnivore
1,000,000
null
Oyster
200
Worldwide
Can process up to 10 litres of water an hour!
null
GreyWhiteSilver
Shell
null
20 years in captivity
50 grams (medium-sized oyster)
62 to 64 mm
null
null
null
Crabs, seabirds, humans, starfishes
Marine creatures
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Brackish
null
null
null
null
Algae and other food particles
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Oyster Toadfish
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Batrachoidiformes
Batrachoididae
Opsanus
Opsanus tau
Ocean
Mollusks, crustaceans, squids, worms, and fish
null
Solitary
null
predators
The long mouth and big, bulging eyes
Dowdies, oyster crackers, and oyster catchers
a month
null
Omnivore
null
null
Oyster Toadfish
-1
null
null
null
BrownYellowBlack
Skin
null
up to 24 years
three to five pounds
eight to 17 inches
null
null
null
Sharks and large fish
Ray-finned fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Salt
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6.6-7.2 pH
null
null
null
null
null
null
Paddlefish
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Acipenseriformes
Polyodontidae
null
null
Asia
Zooplankton
null
null
null
Humans
Long, paddlelike snout
Mississippi paddlefish, spoonbill
7 days
Rivers
Carnivore
null
null
paddlefish
1
null
null
null
GreyGreen
Smooth
null
30 years
60 pounds
4.9 feet
null
null
null
Lampreys
Fish
null
null
null
null
North-America
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
Pademelon
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Diprotodontia
Macropodidae
Thylogale
Thylogale
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Dense rainforest and shrubland
Herbivore
1
Solitary
null
null
null
Inhabits the jungles of the far east!
null
BrownGreyRedBlack
Fur
34 mph
4-8 years
3.5-12kg (7.7-26lbs)
null
null
null
null
Foxes, Dogs, Dingos
Mammal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Grasses, Herbs, Shoots
null
null
null
null
null
Grasses
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Painted Turtle
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Testudines
Emydidae
Chrysemys
Chrysemys picta
North-America
insects, small fish, small mammals, crustaceans
hatchling
Group
null
Habitat reduction
colorful stripes on legs and neck
Western, eastern, midland, and southern painted turtle
80 days
Ponds, streams, marshes
Omnivore
null
null
Painted turtle
null
null
null
large groups
YellowRedBlackGreenOrange
Hard Outer Shell
3 mph
null
null
null
null
null
4-10
Raccoons, otters, foxes
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
Pangolin
Animalia
null
null
null
null
null
null
Africa
Ants, Termites, Larvae
Pup
Solitary
unknown
poaching
Scaled body
scaly anteater
70-140 days
Various
Carnivore
null
null
Pangolin
8
Asia, Africa
null
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
null
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
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
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
North-America
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
Papillon
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
puppy
null
null
null
the ears
null
null
null
Omnivore
3
null
Papillon
null
null
null
null
FawnRedBlackWhiteChocolate
Hair
18 mph
13-15 years
null
null
null
null
null
null
mammal
null
null
alert and friendly
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Spain, Belgium, and France
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Parakeet
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Psittaciformes
Psittacidae
null
null
Africa
Insects, sometimes
null
Swarm
Millions
Humans
Their feathers, which come in many bright colors
Budgie, budgerigar, shell parrot, flight bird, ring-necked parakeet, Quaker parakeet
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Parakeet, budgie, conure
null
Oceania, Asia, southwest Florida, South America, central Africa, Europe
null
null
GreyYellowBlueWhiteAlbinoGreen
Feathers
22 mph
6 to 30 years on average
1.06 to over 3 ounces
3 to 16.5 inches
null
null
null
null
Bird
null
null
null
null
Asia
Europe
North-America
12 to about 19 inches
18 to 21 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Tree cavities, hollow logs, nesting box
30 days to seven weeks
null
null
Oceania
null
null
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
Parrot
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Psittaciformes
Psittacidae
null
null
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Rainforests and tropical jungle
Omnivore
null
Solitary
null
null
null
Can live for up to 100 years!
null
YellowRedBlueWhiteGreen
Feathers
15 mph
40 - 80 years
10g - 4,000g (0.02lbs - 5.9lbs)
null
null
null
null
Human, Monkeys, Large Birds
Bird
8cm - 100cm (3.5in - 39in)
Large colourful body and curved beak
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
15cm - 140cm (5.9in - 56in)
null
null
2
null
null
Fruit, Nuts, Seeds, Insects
null
null
null
null
null
Fruit
null
Oceania
null
null
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
Parrot Snake
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Colubridae
Leptophis
Leptophis ahaetulla
Central-America
Lizards, frogs, and small birds
Hatchlings
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Carnivore
null
null
Lora or parrot snake
null
null
null
null
GoldGreen
null
null
7-8 years
null
Up to 68 inches long (with tail)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
Yes
Low
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Parrotfish
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Labriformes
Scaridae
null
scaridae
Ocean
Algae, invertebrates, and detritus
null
School
unknown
Climate change and pollution
The parrot-shaped beak
none
a few days
Coral reefs, seagrass beds, and coasts
Herbivore
null
null
parrotfish
null
null
null
null
RedBlueGreenOrange
Scales
null
up to 20 years
null
1-4 feet
null
null
null
Sharks and eels
ray-finned fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Salt
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
Parrotlet
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Psittaciformes
Psittacidae
Forpus
Forpus cyanopygius
Central-America
Occasionally insects
null
null
Tens of thousands, conservatively
Habitat disruption, illegal parrotlet trade
Their colorful feathers
Pocket parrot
null
Savannas, riverine forests scrubland, pastures, gallery forests, palm groves, deserts, gardens, tropical and subtropical forests
Omnivore
null
null
Parrotlets
null
Places of origin are Mexico, South and Central America
null
null
GreyYellowBlueWhiteGreen
Feathers
40 mph
Up to 30 years
1 ounce
4.5 to 5 inches
null
null
Three to seven
Birds of prey, big cats, bats, monkeys, and snakes
Bird
null
null
Feisty, affectionate, sometimes aggressive
null
South-America
null
null
6 inches on average
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
29 to 35 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Parson Russell Terrier
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
BlackWhiteTan
Hair
null
15-18 years
17 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
High voltage
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
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)
null
3 - 5 years
6 months
null
Leopard, Hyena, Lion
null
45cm - 85cm (18in - 33in)
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
Patterdale Terrier
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
RedBlueBlackTanChocolate
Hair
null
10-12 years
13 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Strong and active
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
Peacock
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Galliformes
Phasianidae
Pavo
null
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Desert and savanna areas
Omnivore
null
Solitary
null
null
null
Most commonly found on the Indian mainland!
null
BrownGreyBlueGreen
Feathers
10 mph
12 - 20 years
2.7kg - 6kg (6lbs - 13.2lbs)
86cm - 107cm (34in - 42in)
null
null
null
Dogs, Raccoon, Tiger, Wild cats
Bird
null
Long tail feathers and colourful tail of males
null
null
Asia
null
null
3-10 ft
27-30 days
null
6
null
null
Grains, Seeds, Insects
null
null
null
Ground
3 years
Grains
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Peacock Butterfly
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Lepidoptera
Nymphalidae
Aglais
Aglais io
Asia
Sap, nectar, honeydew
egg
Solitary
null
null
Eyespots on its wings
European peacock butterfly
10 days for eggs to hatch
Woodlands, gardens
Herbivore
null
null
Peacock butterfly
null
Europe, Asia
null
solitary
BrownYellowRedBlueBlack
Skin
null
12 months
less than one ounce
1-2 inch body
After period of hibernation
Immediately
Up to 500 eggs
Mice, birds
insect
null
null
null
null
Eurasia
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
3
null
null
Peacock Spider
Animalia
Arthropoda
Arachnida
Araneae
Salticidae
Maratus
null
Asia
insects, spiders
eggs
null
null
birds
Brightly colored body
jumping spider, rainbow peacock
3-6 months
null
Carnivore
null
null
Peacock spider
null
Australia
null
null
BrownYellowRedBlueWhiteGreenOrangePurpleLilac
Exoskeleton
null
~1 year
null
4-5mm
6-9 months
null
100s of eggs
birds, reptiles, insects
arachnid
null
null
null
null
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
Peagle
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
12 to 14 years
18 pounds
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fun-loving and gentle
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
Peekapoo
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
Pekingese
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Pekingese
null
null
Thought to be over 2,000 years old!
Working Dog
null
Hair
null
13 years
6kg (14lbs)
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
Pelican
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Pelecaniformes
Pelecanidae
Pelecanus
null
Least Concern
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Arid islands and coastal waters
Omnivore
null
Flock
null
null
null
Can have a wingspan of up to 3 meters!
null
GreyBlackWhite
Feathers
40 mph
16 - 23 years
2.7kg - 15kg (6lbs - 33lbs)
null
null
null
null
Human, Cat, Coyote
Bird
106cm - 183cm (42in - 72in)
Pouch hanging from underside of beak and keen eyesight
null
null
null
null
null
183cm - 350cm (72in - 138in)
null
null
6
null
null
Fish, Crabs, Turtles
null
null
null
Ground or tree, depending on the species
null
Fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
Low-set body, large erect ears, and stubby tail
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
FawnRedBlackWhiteTan
Hair
null
12-15
22-30 lbs
null
null
null
6-8
null
null
10-12 inches
null
Affectionate, fun-loving, independent, 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
Penguin
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Sphenisciformes
Spheniscidae
null
Aptenodytes Forsteri
Antarctica
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Cold seas and rocky land
Omnivore
null
Group
null
null
null
Spends 75% of it's time hunting for food!
null
GreyYellowBlackWhite
Feathers
40 mph
20 - 30 years
1kg - 35kg (2.2lbs - 75lbs)
null
null
null
null
Leopard Seals, Sharks, Killer Whale
Bird
40cm - 110cm (15.7in - 43in)
Short, sharp beak and slight webbed feet
null
null
Ocean
null
null
60cm - 130cm (23.6in - 21in)
null
null
1
null
null
Fish, Crabs, Squid
null
null
null
null
null
Fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Blattodea
Ectobiidae
Blattella
Parcoblatta pennsylvanica
North-America
Decaying plant matter
Nymph
Colony
null
Extermination by humans
Functional wings in males
Wood roach
34 days
null
Omnivore
null
null
Wood roach
1
Eastern North America
null
Cockroach
Brown
Exoskeleton
3 mph
12-18 months
0.105 g
0.75-1 in
10-12 months
null
32 eggs per egg case
null
Insect
0.25 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
Pere Davids Deer
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Cervidae
Elaphurus
Elaphurus davidianus
Asia
null
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
null
Northeastern and east-central China
Has webbing between its toes, aiding in swimming!
Mammal
null
Hair
18 mph
18 years
298 - 441 lbs
6.5 ft - 7.21 ft
2 years and 3 months
3 Months
1
Tigers, humans
null
3.9 ft
Long legs, webbed feet, spread hooves
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
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
null
Various
Carnivore
null
null
Peregrine falcon
1
Global
null
null
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)
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
null
29-33Days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Peringuey’s Adder
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Viperidae
Bitis
B. peringueyi
Africa
Lizards and geckos
null
Solitary
null
null
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.
null
Desert
Carnivore
null
Diurnal
null
null
null
null
null
BrownGreyFawnTanLight-Brown
Scales
null
null
null
8-10 inches
null
null
null
null
null
null
Strongly keeled scales that give it an almost furry appearance.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lizards from the Meroles genus.
null
null
null
null
null
Lizards from the Meroles genus
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Perro De Presa Canario
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
FawnRedBlackBrindleSilver
Hair
null
9 – 11 years
143 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Calm, Aloof, and Strong-Willed
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
Persian
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Felis
Felis catus
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
Persian longhair
null
null
Omnivore
4
null
Persian
null
null
Thought to have originated in the Middle East!
Longhair
RedBlueBlackCreamOrangeChocolateLilacWhite-Brown
Hair
null
10-17 years
7-12 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Intelligent, loving 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
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
South-America
null
Puppy
null
about 1,000
null
their hairlessness
Inca Hairless Dog, Viringo, Dielmatian and Perro Sin Pelo del Per
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Peruvian Inca Orchid
null
null
null
null
BrownGreyBlackWhiteTanPink
Hair
30 mph
12-14 years
null
null
null
null
3-5 puppies
null
null
null
null
Loyal, affectionate, and dignified
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Peru
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Pesquet’s Parrot (Dracula Parrot)
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Psittaciformes
Psittaculidae
Psittrichas
Psittrichas fulgidus
Oceania
null
null
null
20,000 to 49,999
Habitat destruction, overhunting for its feathers
One month
Vulturine parrot, devil’s parrot, Pesquet's Parrot
null
Rainforest
Herbivore
null
null
Dracula parrot
null
New Guinea
null
null
GreyRedBlack
null
null
It’s one of only three parrots with naked faces.
20,000 to 49,999
Its black, featherless face
null
Vulturine parrot, devil’s parrot, Pesquet's Parrot
Two
Humans, snakes, bats, birds of prey
Bird
Habitat destruction, overhunting for its feathers
null
Two
Humans, snakes, bats, birds of prey
null
null
null
9 to 9.8 inches
One month
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A mature, hollow tree
12 weeks
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
null
null
null
null
FawnBlackWhiteTan
Hair
null
14 years
40 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
Scent Hound
null
null
Alert, friendly, and outgoing
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
Petite Goldendoodle
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
BrownBlueBlackWhiteTanCreamSilver
Hair
null
10 to 15 years
20 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Energetic 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
Pheasant
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Galliformes
Phasianidae
Phasianus
Phasianus Colchicus
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Grasslands, fields and wetlands
Omnivore
null
Solitary
null
null
null
Females lay between 8 and 12 eggs per clutch!
null
BrownYellowRedBlackTanGreenOrange
Feathers
18 mph
7 - 10 years
0.9kg - 1.5kg (1.9lbs - 3.3lbs)
53cm - 84cm (21in - 33in)
null
null
null
Fox, Dog, Human
Bird
null
Brightly coloured feathers and long tail of the male
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
71cm - 86cm (28in - 34in)
null
null
10
null
null
Insects, Berries, Seeds
null
null
null
null
null
Insects
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Pied Ball Python
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Pythonidae
Python
Python regius
Africa
Rodents and birds
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
1-14 snakes
null
Pied Ball Python
null
null
null
null
BrownWhiteTan
null
null
10-20 years on average
null
3 to 6 feet
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
Random white patches against brown or tan skin
null
null
Pied Tamarin
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Primates
Callitrichidae
Saguinus
Saguinus bicolor
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lowland tropical forest
Omnivore
2
Troop
null
null
null
Only found in one area of Brazil!
null
BrownRedBlackWhiteTan
Fur
24 mph
8 - 15 years
220g - 900g (7.7oz - 32oz)
18cm - 30cm (7in - 12in)
null
null
null
Hawks, Snakes, Wild Cats
Mammal
null
Small body size and long, thin tail
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fruit, Insects, Rodents
null
null
null
null
null
Fruit
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Pig
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Suidae
Sus
Sus scrofa scrofa
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Forests and grassland
Omnivore
7
Herd
null
null
null
Thought to have been domesticated in 9,000 BC!
null
BrownGreyBlackWhitePink
Hair
11 mph
8-15 years
30-350kg (66-770lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
Mammal
null
null
null
null
Eurasia
Europe
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
Roots, Seeds, Leaves
null
null
null
null
null
Roots
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Pigeon
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Columbiformes
Columbidae
null
null
Africa
Grain, seeds, berries, fruits, and occasionally insects, snails, earthworms.
null
null
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
null
Often found in towns and cities, as well as farmlands, fields, and rocky cliffs
Omnivore
null
null
Pigeon, dove
250
All continents except Antarctica
null
null
BrownGreyWhite
Feathers
95 mph
6 years
9.3-13.4 oz
11.8-14.2 inches
null
null
null
null
Bird
25-35 centimeters
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
19.7-26.4 inches
14-19 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Buildings or rocky cliffs
12-19 days
null
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Pika
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Lagomorpha
Ochotonidae
Ochotona
Ochotona Minor
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Mountainous areas
Herbivore
3
Solitary
null
null
null
Found in mountainous regions and rocky areas
null
BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan
Fur
15 mph
3-6 years
75-290g (2.6-10oz)
null
null
null
null
Weasel, Eagle, Dogs
Mammal
null
null
null
null
Europe
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Grasses, Weeds, Thistles
null
null
null
null
null
Grasses
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Pike Fish
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Esociformes
Esocidae
Esox
Esox
Asia
Mostly other fish, frogs, waterfowl
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Slow moving water
Carnivore
100,000
null
Pike
null
null
Apex freshwater predators with fearsome teeth!
null
GreyBlueBlackWhite
Smooth
null
12 - 15 years
null
0.5m - 1.8m (20in - 71in)
null
null
null
null
null
null
Elongated body and strong jaw
null
null
Eurasia
Europe
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fish, Frogs, Insects
null
null
null
null
null
Fish
null
null
null
6 - 8
null
null
null
null
null
null
Pileated Woodpecker
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Piciformes
Picidae
Dryocopus
Dryocopus pileatus
North-America
Ants and other insects
null
null
1.9 million
Cats, human activity
Bright red crest at top of head
Wood hen, carpenter bird
null
Coniferous, mixed and hardwood forests
Omnivore
null
null
Pileated woodpecker
1
North America
null
null
GreyRed
null
null
12 years
8.8 to 12.3 ounces
16 to 19 inches
null
null
Four
Weasels, squirrels, rat snakes, gray foxes
Bird
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
26 to 30 inches
18 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Holes bored in trees
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Pine Marten
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Mustelidae
Martes
null
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
null
null
Pine marten
8
Eurasia
null
null
BrownCream
Fur
null
8-10 years
1lbs - 3lbs
1.5ft - 2.2 ft
2-3 years old
40 days
2-5
Red foxes, eagles, owls, humans
Mammal
null
null
null
null
Eurasia
Europe
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Pine Snake
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Colubridae
Pituophis
Pituophis melanoleucus
North-America
Rodents, birds, eggs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Carnivore
12 to 24
null
Pine snake
null
null
null
null
BrownBlack
null
null
15 to 20 years
null
4 to 6 feet
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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
Pink Fairy Armadillo
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Cingulata
Dasypodidae
Chlamyphorus
Chlamyphorus truncatus
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Dry Grasslands and Sandy Plains
Omnivore
1
Solitary
null
null
null
The smallest known species of Armadillo
null
Pale Rose
Hard Shell
null
5 - 10 years
120g (4.2 oz)
90mm -115mm (3.5in - 4.5in)
null
null
null
Domestic Dogs
Mammal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Ants, worms, plant material
null
null
null
null
null
Ants
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Pipefish
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Syngnathiformes
Syngnathidae
Syngnathus
Syngnathinae
Ocean
Crustaceans and plankton
null
Solitary
Unknown
Habitat changes
The tube-like snout
null
2 weeks
Oceans and estuaries
Carnivore
null
null
Pipefish
200
null
null
null
YellowRedBlueGreen
Boney Plates
null
5-10 years
Less than 0.5kg (1lb)
2-65cm (1-26in)
null
null
null
Gars, perch, drums, weakfish, and bass
Ray-finned 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 pH
null
null
null
null
null
null