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Elephant Seal
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Phocidae
Mirounga
Mirounga
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Warm coastal waters close to land
Carnivore
1
Herd
null
null
null
The largest species of seal in the world!
null
BrownGreyBlackTan
Fur
12 mph
18 - 22 years
900kg - 3,000kg (2,000lbs - 6,000lbs)
3m - 5m (10ft - 16ft)
null
null
null
Human, Sharks, Killer Whales
Mammal
null
Long trunk-like nose and large body
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fish, Squid, Octopus
null
null
null
null
null
Fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Elephant Shrew
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Macroscelidea
Macroscelididae
Elephantulus
Elephantulus
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Forest, woodland and grassland
Omnivore
2
Solitary
null
null
null
Found exclusively on the African continent!
null
BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan
Fur
8 mph
2 - 5 years
50g - 500g (2oz - 18oz)
10cm - 30cm (4in - 12in)
null
null
null
Snakes, Lizards, Birds of Prey
Mammal
null
Long nose and long back legs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Insects, Worms, Spiders
null
null
null
null
null
Insects
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Elk
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Cervidae
Cervus
Cervus canadensis
Asia
Baby ground-dwelling birds
Calf
Herd
Unknown
Diseases, parasites
Large male antlers and bugling sound
Wapiti, red deer
240-262 days
Mountain meadows, forests, forest edges
Omnivore
null
null
Elk, wapiti
14
North America, Central Asia, East Asia
null
Herd or solitary
Brown
Hair
40 mph
10-15 years in the wild, 20 years in captivity
171-600kg (377-1,300lbs)
1.6-2.7m (5ft 3in-8ft 10in)
16 months
2 months
1
null
Cervid
0.75-1.5m (2ft 6in-4ft 11in)
null
null
null
Eurasia
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
Emerald Tree Monitor
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Varanidae
Varanus
Varanus prasinus
Asia
Insects, invertebrates, rodents
hatchling
Social
null
Poaching, habitat loss
long, prehensile tail
Green tree monitor
165 days
Tropical rainforests
Carnivore
null
null
emerald tree monitor
8
Indonesia
null
lounge
Green
Scales
22 mph
10 to 15 years
11 ounces
three feet
two years
three months
three to seven
null
reptile
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
Emperor Penguin
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Sphenisciformes
Spheniscidae
Aptenodytes
Aptenodytes forsteri
Antarctica
Fish, Krill, Squid
Chick
Colony
200,000 breeding pairs
Global warming
Bright yellow feathers on neck and ears
null
null
Compact sea-ice and ocean
Carnivore
null
Diurnal
Emperor Penguin
1
Antarctica
The world's largest species of penguin!
Bird
YellowBlackWhiteOrange
Feathers
15 mph
15 - 50 years
22kg - 45kg (49lbs - 99lbs)
null
3 - 8 years
null
null
Southern Giant Petrol, Leopard Seal, Killer Whale
null
100cm - 120cm (39in - 47in)
null
null
null
Ocean
null
null
76cm - 89cm (30in - 35in)
60 - 70 days
5 - 6 months
1
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Emperor Tamarin
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Primates
Callitrichidae
Saguinus
Saguinus Imperator
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lowland tropical forest
Omnivore
2
Troop
null
null
null
Has an elegant white moustache!
null
BrownGreyBlackWhite
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
Emu
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Casuariiformes
Casuariidae
Dromaius
Dromaius novaehollandiae
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Open grasslands with bushes close to water
Omnivore
null
Flock
null
null
null
The largest bird in Australia!
null
BrownGreyBlack
Feathers
25 mph
12 - 20 years
18kg - 60kg (40lbs - 132lbs)
null
null
null
null
Human, Wild dogs, Birds of prey
Bird
1.5m - 1.9m (4.9ft - 6.2ft)
Enormous body size and large eyes
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
11
null
null
Fruit, Seeds, Insects, Flowers
null
null
null
null
null
Fruit
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
English Bulldog
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
null
null
null
8-10 years
49-55 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
English Cocker Spaniel
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis Lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
English Cocker Spaniel
null
null
Intelligent yet stubborn by nature!
Gun Dog
null
Hair
null
15 years
15kg (34lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
English Cream Golden Retriever
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
GoldCream
Hair
null
10-12 years
75 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Intelligent and obedient
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
English Foxhound
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
BlackWhiteTanMulti-colored
Hair
null
10 to 13 years
75 pounds
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Friendly, independent, 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
English Pointer
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
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
English Setter
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
BlueOrangeChestnutMulti-coloredOlive-Grey
Hair
null
11 to 15 years
80 pounds
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Friendly, affectionate, 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
English Shepherd
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
English Shepherd
null
null
Highly intelligent and independent!
Herd
BlackWhiteTanBrindle
Hair
null
14 years
27kg (60lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Intelligent, shy and devoted
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
English Springer Spaniel
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
English Springer Spaniel
null
null
Friendly and eager to please!
Gun Dog
null
Hair
null
12 years
25kg (55lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Entlebucher Mountain Dog
null
null
Native to parts of the Swiss Alps!
Sennenhund
BlackWhiteTan
Hair
null
12 years
30kg (65lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Intelligent, affectionate, 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
null
Epagneul Pont Audemer
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Epagneul Pont-Audemer
null
null
Hard-working, gentle and affectionate!
Gun Dog
null
Hair
null
13 years
24kg (53lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Ermine
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Mustelidae
Mustela
Mustela erminea
Asia
null
Kits
Solitary
Unknown
Habitat loss
Zig-zagging movement
Stoat or short-tailed weasel
null
Woodlands and forests
Carnivore
null
null
Ermine
null
Europe, Asia, and North America
null
Mammals
BrownBlackWhite
Fur
8 mph
Seven to 10 years
60g - 110g (2.1oz - 3.9oz)
23cm - 31cm (9in - 12in)
A few months to a year
null
Four to 18
Badgers, foxes, coyotes, eagles, owls, and weasels
null
null
null
null
null
Eurasia
Europe
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Rodents, shrews, rabbits, frogs, insects, birds, and eggs
null
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Escolar
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Scombriformes
Gempylidae
Lepidocybium
Lepidocybium flavobrunneum
Ocean
Other fish, squid, cuttlefish, crustaceans
null
Solitary
unknown
Being caught as by-catch by tuna fisheries
Sideways keel on the tail
White tuna, butterfish, ex-lax fish, skolier, black oilfish, tuna minyak, snake mackerel, waloo
null
Temperate and tropical oceans save the northern Indian Ocean
Carnivore
null
null
Escolar
1
null
null
null
BrownGreyBlack
Scales
null
11 years
null
7 feet
null
null
null
Humans, yellowfin tuna
Fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Salt
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6.0-8.0
null
null
null
null
null
null
Eskimo Dog
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis Lupus
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Eskimo Dog
null
null
Takes pure delight in cold weather!
North
null
Hair
null
14 years
47kg (105lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Eskipoo
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
Estrela Mountain Dog
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Estrela Mountain Dog
null
null
Very protective and stubborn!
Guard
null
Hair
null
16 years
47kg (105lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Eurasian Beaver
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Rodentia
Castoridae
Castor
Castor fiber
Asia
null
kit
Social
More than 200,000
Habitat loss, predators
large, flat tail
null
107 days
Ponds, lakes
Herbivore
null
null
beaver
null
Europe, Asia, Scandinavia
null
null
FawnLight-Brown
Fur
25 mph
seven to eight years
47 to 51 pounds
two to 3.5 feet
two years
six weeks
three to six
Wolves, foxes, lynxes, wolverines
rodent
two to 3.5 feet
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
Eurasian Jay
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Corvidae
Garrulus
Garrulus glandarius
Africa
Fruits, grains, nuts, snails, slugs, worms, insects, and birds
null
null
30-66 million mature individuals
Habitat loss
The bright blue wing feathers
Common jay
null
Mixed forests and grasslands
Omnivore
null
null
Eurasian jay
1
Eurasia and North Africa
null
null
BrownBlueBlackWhite
Feathers
20 mph
null
170g (6oz)
null
null
null
null
Cats, martens, owls, crows, eagles, and others
Bird
34-35cm (13-14in)
null
null
null
Asia
Eurasia
Europe
52-58m (20-23in)
18 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Trees and bushes
20-23 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Eurasian Lynx
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Lynx
Lynx lynx
Asia
Deer, elk, hare, rabbits, foxes, birds, and rodents
Kittens
Solitary
null
Habitat loss and poaching
The thick fur, bobbed tail, and ear tufts
Northern lynx
70 days
Forests and mountains
Carnivore
null
null
Eurasian Lynx
1
Eurasia
null
null
GreyYellowRedBlack
Fur
null
null
40-80lbs
27-51in
two to three years
null
one to five kittens
null
mammal
22-30in
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
null
null
null
Eurasian Nuthatch
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Sittidae
Sitta
Sitta europaea
Asia
Insects, nuts
null
null
10,000,000 - 500,000,000
Habitat loss
Orange breast
Wallcreeper
null
Woodlands, old trees
Omnivore
null
null
Eurasian nuthatch
null
Asia, Europe
null
null
GreyBlueWhiteOrange
Feathers
13 mph
2-12 years
0.6-1 ounce
3.9 - 7.7 inches
null
null
6-9
Hawks, owls
Bird
2-3 inches
null
null
null
Eurasia
Europe
null
8.9-10.6 inches
13-18 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Trees
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Eurasian Wolf
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus lupus
Asia
Moose, deer, wild boar, reindeer, argali, mouflon, wisent, saiga, ibex, chamois, wild goats, etc.
pups
Pack
150,000
Deforestation, humans.
Tawny coat
Common wolf, European wolf, Carpathian wolf, steppes wolf, Tibetan wolf, Chinese wolf
7 weeks
Tundra, plains, scrublands, mountains.
Carnivore
null
null
Eurasian Wolf
1
Western Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, China, Mongolia, Himalayan mountains.
null
Pack
GreyRedBlackWhiteCreamTawny
Fur
null
6-8 years, though some live up to 17 years.
86 to 174 lbs.
41 to 63 inches
2 years
8 weeks
6 pups
none
mammal
31 to 33 inches, at the shoulder
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
null
null
null
European Bee-Eater
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Coraciiformes
Meropidae
Merops
Merops apiaster
Africa
insects, bees, hornets
null
null
78 million birds
Parasites
Bright rainbow coloring
null
null
grassland, savannahs
Omnivore
null
null
Bee Eater, Bee-Eater
null
Europe, Africa & Asia
null
null
YellowRedBlueBlackWhite
Feathers
29 mph
null
1.5 - 3 ounces
11 inches
null
null
null
owls , snakes , other raptors and reptiles
Bird
3 inches
null
null
null
Asia
Eurasia
Europe
17 - 20 inches
3 - 4 weeks
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Burrows
8 months
insects, primarily bees, wasps and hornets
null
null
1
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
European Polecat
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Mustelidae
Mustela
Mustela putorius
Africa
Rodents, rabbits, lizards
kit
Solitary
null
predators
Mask-like face markings
Black polecat, western polecat, fitch
42 days
Wetlands, marshes, coastal cliffs
Carnivore
null
null
European polecat
1
Europe, North Africa, Asia
null
solitary
RedBlackSilver
Fur
23 mph
five to 14 years
two to three pounds
one to 1 ½ feet
one year
three months
three to seven
null
Mustelid
five to six inches
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
null
null
null
European Robin
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Muscicapidae
Erithacus
Erithacus rubecula
Africa
Insects, spiders and worms
null
null
null
Hunting on the continent
Its red/orange breast
Robin, redbreast, English robin, ruddock, robinet, chat
null
Gardens, farms, woods, heathland
Omnivore
null
null
European Robin
null
Europe, western Russia, northern Africa, Middle East
null
null
BrownGreyWhiteOrange
Feathers
35 mph
13 months but can live much longer
0.56 to 0.78 ounces
4.9 to 5.5 inches
null
null
Five to six chicks
Humans, cats, dogs, birds of prey, snakes, rodents
Bird
null
null
null
null
Asia
Eurasia
Europe
7.9 to 8.7 inches
13 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Anywhere that provides shelter, including nest boxes, flower pots, crevices and unused machinery
14 days
null
null
null
1
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
European Wildcat
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Felis
Felis catus silvestris
Europe
Rodents, rabbits, hares, small mammals
kitten
Territorial
500,000
Shooting by humans
Fluffy tail/looks like a feral cat
null
68 days
Mainly forests
Omnivore
null
null
European wildcat
4
Europe
null
solitary
GreySandy
null
null
12-16 years
eight to 18 pounds
null
10-11 months
five to 10 months
three to six kittens
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Evening Bat
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Chiroptera
Vespertilionidae
Nycticeius
Nycticeius humeralis
North-America
Insects
Pup
Social
More than 100,000. Conservation status is least concern.
null
That it’s a flying mammal
null
30 to 36 days
Forests, wetlands, open areas
Carnivore
null
null
Evening bat
1
United States
null
Colony
Dark BrownLight Grey
Fur
38 mph
Six years or less
0.21 to 0.49 ounces
3.39 to 4.13 inches, females larger than males
10 months
42 days
Two
Birds of prey, snakes, raccoons
Mammal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Eyelash Viper
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Viperidae
Bothriechis
Bothriechis schlegelii
Central-America
Small birds, lizards, frogs, small rodents.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Eyelash viper, eyelash pit viper, eyelash palm viper, eyelash snake, eyelash lancehead, eyelash mountain viper, horned palm viper.
null
null
null
null
BrownYellowRedBlueBlackGreenPink
Scales
null
Up to 10 years
null
22 – 32 inches
null
null
2-20
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
Falcon
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Falconiformes
Falconidae
Falco
null
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
High areas like mountains and cliffs
Carnivore
null
Solitary
null
null
null
The fastest creatures on the planet!
null
BrownGreyYellowBlackWhite
Feathers
200 mph
12 - 18 years
0.7kg - 1.2kg (1.5lbs - 2.6lbs)
null
null
null
null
Human, Eagles, Owls, Wolves
Bird
22cm - 40cm (9in - 19in)
Sharp, pointed beak and aerodynamic body shape
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
74 to 120 cm
Approximately one month
null
3
null
null
Birds, Rabbits, Bats
null
null
null
Tree holes, cliffs, and ledges
Varies with each species
Birds
null
Europe
1
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Fallow deer
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Cervidae
Dama
Dama dama
Africa
null
Fawn
Solitary/Herd
Over 100,000
Humans
An adult deer with a common coat hangs on to the white spots it had as a fawn.
Shovel deer, Yachmur
231 to 245 days
Forests, grasslands, low mountains
Herbivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BrownBlackWhiteTan
Hair
30 mph
20 to 25 years
66 to 176 pounds
4.27 to 5.74 feet
17 months for males, 16 months for females
Seven months
1
Humans, bears, cougars, wolves
Mammal
2.95 feet to 3.28 feet at the shoulder for males, females smaller
null
null
null
Asia
Europe
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Vegetation
null
Oceania
null
null
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
False Killer Whale
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Delphinidae
Pseudorca
Pseudorca crassidens
Ocean
Fish, squid, and marine mammals
null
Pod
Unknown
Competition with humans for food
The versatile vocalizations
Blackfish or false pilot whale
Up to 16 months
Coastal and deep ocean regions
Carnivore
1
null
False killer whale
null
null
null
null
GreyBlackWhite
Skin
18 mph
Around 60 years
Up to 4,000 pounds
Up to 20 feet
null
null
null
Sharks and killer whales
Mammal
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
False Widow Spider
Animalia
Arthropoda
Arachnida
Araneae
Theridiidae
Steatoda
Steatoda grossa
Africa
Other spiders and various insects
null
Solitary
null
null
null
null
null
While they prefer living indoors, these insects can be found in many outdoor ecosystems
Carnivore
null
null
null
null
All over the globe
null
null
BrownRed
Exoskeleton
null
Males: 1 to 1½ years; Females: Up to 6 years
Up to .03 ounces
Males: 0.16 to 0.27 inches; Females: 0.27 and 0.59 inches
null
null
Egg sacs can consist of up to 200 eggs
null
null
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
Fangtooth
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Beryciformes
Anoplogastridae
Anoplogaster
Anoplogaster
Ocean
Scallops, coral
null
Solitary/Group
Unknown
Tuna, marlin, small sharks
Protruding jaw and fangs
Common fangtooth
Unknown
Deep ocean
Carnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BrownGreyYellowBlack
Scales
null
null
75lbs
1.05m - 2.20m (3.4ft - 7.3ft)
null
null
null
null
Beryciform
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
Feist
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
BrownWhite
Hair
null
15 – 18 years
30 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fearless, spirited, 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
Fennec Fox
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Vulpes
Vulpes zerda
Africa
Berries, Fruit, Rodents, Reptiles
Kit
Sociable
Unknown
Habitat loss and hunting
Large, over-sized ears
null
52 days
Sandy and semi-arid desert
Omnivore
3
Nocturnal
Fennec Fox
1
North Africa
Found in the African Sahara Desert!
Mammal
WhiteCreamSandy
Fur
25 mph
10 - 14 years
1kg - 1.5kg (2.2lbs - 3.3lbs)
24cm -41cm (9in - 16in)
9 months
5 weeks
null
null
null
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
Fer-de-lance Snake
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Viperidae
Bothrops
B. asper, B. atrox, B. lanceolatus
Central-America
Centipedes, beetles, grasshoppers, crayfish, eels, common possum, Brazilian cottontail
null
Solitary
null
null
null
null
null
null
Carnivore
5 to 86
Nocturnal
Fer-de-Lance
null
null
null
null
BrownGreyGreenOlive
Scales
null
6.5 to 21 years
13lb
1.2 to 1.8 meters (3.9 to 5.9 ft)
null
null
null
Goliath birdeater spiders
null
null
Dark splotches on brown, olive, gray, rust, green or gray ground
null
null
Europe
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
Yes
High
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Ferret
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Mustelidae
Mustela
Mustela furo
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Forest and grasslands
Carnivore
4
Solitary
null
null
null
Ferrets can be trained to do tricks like dogs!
null
BrownGreyBlackTan
Fur
15 mph
7 - 10 years
0.7kg - 2kg (1.5lbs - 4lbs)
40cm - 50cm (18in - 21in)
null
null
null
null
Mammal
null
Long thin body and large eyes
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Mice, Rabbit, Gophers
null
null
null
null
null
Mice
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Ferruginous Hawk
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Accipitriformes
Accipitridae
Buteo
Buteo regalis
Central-America
Rodents, rabbits, hares, gophers, reptiles, amphibians, small birds, and insects
null
null
Tens of thousands
Loss of nesting sites
Rust-colored plumage
Ferruginous rough-leg hawk
null
Open dry plains
Carnivore
null
null
Ferruginous hawk
1
North America
null
null
BrownRedBlackWhite
Feathers
150 mph
null
2–4.5lbs
22-27 inches
null
null
null
Golden eagles, bobcats, and coyotes
Bird
null
null
null
null
North-America
null
null
4-5ft
A month
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Cliffs, trees, and other high structures
5-6 weeks
null
null
null
1
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fiddler Crab
Animalia
Arthropoda
Malacostraca
Decapoda
Ocypodidae
null
null
Africa
Dead, decaying plants and animals, bacteria, algae, and fungus
null
Colony
null
Habitat loss
Enlarged claw on the male
null
2 weeks
Sandy beaches and salt or brackish water
Omnivore
null
null
Fiddler crab, Calling crab
106
null
null
null
BrownGreyYellowBlueBlackPurple
Exoskeleton
null
1 1/2 years
1.8 grams
2" or less
null
null
null
Egrets, herons, raccoons
Crustacean
null
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Brackish
null
null
null
null
null
null
North-America
null
7.2 to 8.2
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
null
Field Spaniel
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis Lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Field Spaniel
null
null
A sociable and adaptable breed!
Gun Dog
null
Hair
null
14 years
23kg (50lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fierce Snake
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Elapidae
Oxyuranus
Oxyuranus microlepidotus
Oceania
Rats and other small mammals
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Carnivore
12-24
null
Inland taipan
null
null
null
null
BrownBlack
null
null
10-15 years
null
5 feet
null
null
null
King brown snake
null
null
null
null
null
null
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
Fila Brasileiro
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
South-America
null
Puppy
null
null
null
null
Brazilian Mastiff and Brazilian Molosser
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Fila Brasileiro
null
null
null
null
YellowFawnRedBlackBrindleLight Grey
Hair
36 mph
9-12 years
null
null
null
null
2-5 puppies
null
Mammal
null
null
Intense and loyal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Brazil
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fin Whale
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Cetacea
Balaenopteridae
Balaenoptera
Balaenoptera Physalus
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Deep offshore waters
Carnivore
1
Herd
null
null
null
Found throughout ocean waters worldwide!
null
GreyBlueBlackWhite
Smooth
25 mph
50 - 60 years
1,800kg - 70,000kg (4,000lbs - 150,000lbs)
6.5m - 24m (21ft - 79ft)
null
null
null
Human, Large Sharks
Mammal
null
Pointed snout and two blowholes on top of head
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Krill, Fish, Squid
null
null
null
null
null
Krill
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Finnish Spitz
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Finnish Spitz
null
null
Likes to bark a lot!
North
RedGold
Hair
null
15 years
33lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fire Eel
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Synbranchiformes
Mastacembelidae
Mastacembelus
Mastacembelus erythrotaenia
Asia
bloodworms, shrimp, invertebrates, small fish
null
null
null
Overfishing
Bright red stripes and snake-like appearance.
null
A few days
rivers, lakes
Omnivore
null
null
Fire Eel
null
null
null
null
BrownGreyRedOrange
Scales
null
10 - 20 years (captive vs wild)
null
20 - 40 inches (captive vs wild)
null
null
null
null
Fish
4 inches
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fresh
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6.8 - 7.6
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fire salamander
Animalia
Chordata
Amphibia
Urodela
Salamandridae
Salamandra
null
Europe
null
Salamander nymphs, metamorphs
Solitary
Unknown
Bsal fungus
Striking colors
null
60-150 days (2-5 months)
Forests
Carnivore
null
null
Fire salamander
13
Central and Southern Europe
null
null
YellowRedBlackOrange
Permeable
null
null
40g (0.09lbs)
15–30 cm (6-12 in) long
4-6 years
null
20-75
Grass snakes
Amphibian
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fire-Bellied Toad
Animalia
Chordata
Amphibia
Anura
Bombinatoridae
Bombina
Bombina
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Forests, jungle and marshes
Carnivore
null
Solitary
null
null
null
Found across mainland Europe and Asia!
null
BrownGreyYellowRedBlackGreenOrange
Permeable
5 mph
10 - 15 years
20g - 80g (0.7oz - 2.8oz)
4cm - 7cm (1.5in - 3in)
null
null
null
Foxes, Snakes, Birds
Amphibian
null
Brightly coloured belly and long toes
null
null
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
200
null
null
Insects, Worms, Spiders
null
null
null
null
null
Insects
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Firefly
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Coleoptera
Lampyridae
null
Lampyridae
Africa
Insects, snails, worms, nectar, and pollen
Larvae
Solitary
null
Habitat loss and light pollution
The glowing abdomen
Lightning bug or glowworm
3-4 weeks
Forests, fields, meadows, and other habitats
Omnivore
null
null
firefly
2,003
null
null
null
BrownYellowRedBlack
Exoskeleton
null
1-2 years
20mg
up to one inch
1-2 years
null
up to 100 eggs
Birds, mammals, insects, and more
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
Fisher Cat
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Mustelidae
Pekania
Pekania pennanti
North-America
Rodents, hares, shrews, porcupines, birds, fruits, mushrooms, and nuts
Kits
Solitary
100,000
Hunting and habitat loss
The dense, luxurious coat of fur
Fisher, black cat, black fox, and pekan
10-12 months
Forests
Omnivore
null
null
Fisher Cat
1
North America
null
null
BrownBlackWhiteGoldSilver
Fur
null
Up to 10 years
1.4-6.8kg (3-15lbs)
50-63cm (20-25in)
1-2 years
8-16 weeks
1-6 kits
Bobcats, lynxes, foxes, and hawks
Mammal
Up to 30cm (12in)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fishing Cat
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Prionailurus
Prionailurus viverrinus
Asia
Fish, Shellfish, Snakes
Kitten
Solitary
Less than 10,000
Habitat loss
Long, stocky body and slightly webbed paws
null
63 days
Variety of wetland habitats
Carnivore
2
Nocturnal
Fishing Cat
2
south-east Asia
Scoops fish out of the water using it's paw!
Mammal
BlackOlive-Grey
Fur
34 mph
10 - 12 years
5.5kg - 8kg (12lbs - 17.6lbs)
57cm - 85cm (22.4in - 33.4in)
9 - 10 months
4 - 6 months
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Flamingo
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Phoenicopteriformes
Phoenicopteridae
Phoenicopterus
null
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Large lakes and plant less lagoons
Omnivore
null
Flock
null
null
null
Sleeps on just one leg!
null
BlueWhiteOrangePink
Feathers
31 mph
15 - 30 years
2kg - 4kg (4.4lbs - 8.8lbs)
null
null
null
null
Human, Eagles, Wild dogs
Bird
100cm - 150cm (39in - 59in)
Long, curved beak and sleep standing on one leg
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
100cm - 180cm (59in - 71in)
null
null
1
null
null
Algae, Fish, Insects
null
null
null
null
null
Algae
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
South-America
null
null
null
null
Flat-Coated Retriever
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Flat-Coated Retriever
null
null
A game retrieving gun-dog!
Gun Dog
null
Hair
null
12 years
32kg (70lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Flea
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Siphonaptera
null
null
null
Africa
null
Larvae
Solitary
Unknown
null
The long legs
null
A week
Mammal and bird hosts in various habitats
Carnivore
null
null
Flea
1,998
Worldwide
null
null
BrownRedBlack
Exoskeleton
4.25 mph
A few months to a year
1mg
1.5-3.3mm (0.1in)
3-4 weeks
null
25-40 eggs per day
Insects, spiders, lizards, snakes, and frogs
Insect
null
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Blood and other organic matter
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Florida Gar
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Lepisosteiformes
Lepisosteidae
Lepisosteus
Lepisosteus platyrhincus
North-America
null
null
School
Unknown
Habitat loss
Sharp teeth
Garpike
A few days
Rivers, lakes, canals, and wetlands
Carnivore
null
null
Florida Gar
1
null
null
null
BrownBlackWhiteGreen
null
null
Unknown
Up to 10lbs
Up to 1.3m (52in)
null
null
null
Humans, alligators, and birds
Ray-finned fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fish, shrimp, and crayfish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Florida Panther
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Puma
Puma concolor couguar
North-America
white-tail deer
kittens
Solitary
125
Man
Crooked tail
Florida mountain lion, Florida cougar, Florida puma
92-96 days
Forests, wetlands, and grasslands
Carnivore
null
null
Florida panther
1
Southeast U.S.
null
Solitary
WhiteTan
Hair
25 mph
null
45kg-73kg (100lbs-160lbs)
1.8m – 2.3m (6ft-7.5ft)
18 –36 months
3-4 months
1-3
Man
Mammals
0.6m- 0.7m(24in-28in)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Florida Woods Cockroach
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Blattodea
Ectobiidae
Blattella
Eurycotis floridana
North-America
Decaying plant and animal matter
Nymph
Colony
null
Extermination by humans
Flattened, egg shaped body
Palmetto bug, Florida stinkroach, skunkroach
48 days
null
Omnivore
null
null
Palmetto bug
1
North America
null
Cockroach
Brown
Exoskeleton
3 mph
12-15 months
0.105 g
1.5 in
100-120 days
null
12-24 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
Flounder
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Pleuronectiformes
Paralichthyidae
Paralichthys
Paralichthys
Ocean
Shrimp, crabs, and other fish
null
Solitary
Perhaps some 30 million
Overfishing
The flat body
Flatfish
A few weeks
Coastal waters near docks, bridges, or reefs
Carnivore
null
null
Flounder
null
null
A flat fish found in the Atlantic and Pacific!
null
BrownBlueWhiteTanGreenOrange
Scales
null
Three to 10 years on average
Up to 22 pounds
Up to 37 inches
null
null
null
Sharks, eels, and humans
Fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Salt
null
null
null
null
Small Fish
null
null
null
6.5 - 8.0
null
null
null
null
null
null
Flowerhorn Fish
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Cichliformes
Cichlidae
null
null
Asia
Shrimp, worms, insects, and plant matter
Larvae and fry
Solitary
Unknown
null
The bulbous skin on the forehead
Flowerhorn Cichlid
1 - 2 weeks
Freshwater
Omnivore
null
null
Flowerhorn Fish
1
Worldwide
null
null
RedBlueBlackWhiteGreenOrange
Scales
null
Up to 12 years
About 0.5kg (1lb)
Up to 40cm (16in)
Up to a year
A few days
null
Larger fish
Ray-finned fish
null
null
null
null
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Up to 1,000 at a time
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fluke Fish (summer flounder)
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Pleuronectiformes
Paralichthyidae
Paralichthys
Paralichthys dentatus
Ocean
Crabs, squid, shrimp, forage fish such as anchovies, and even smaller flounders!
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Near shore during summers and offshore during fall and winter
Omnivore
null
null
Fluke and Summer Flounders
null
Off the U.S. and Canadian Atlantic Coast
The chameleon of the seas!
Flatfish
Brown
Hair
null
Up to 14 years
Rarely exceeds 20 pounds
Females grow up to 3 feet
No later than 3 years
null
null
Monkfish, sharks, rays
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Up to 4 million
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Can change color and texture like a chameleon!
null
null
Fly
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Diptera
null
null
null
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Close to organic waste
Omnivore
50
null
Fly
240,000
Worldwide
There are more than 240,000 different species!
null
BrownBlueBlack
Hair
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Frogs, Fish, Lizards
null
null
null
null
null
Antarctica
Asia
Central-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
Nectar, Sap, Blood
null
null
null
null
null
Nectar
null
Eurasia
null
null
Europe
North-America
Ocean
null
Oceania
South-America
Flying Fish
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Beloniformes
Exocoetidae
null
null
Ocean
Plankton, crustaceans, and fish
null
School
Unknown
Overfishing
Wing-like fins
Flying cod
Varies
Oceans
Omnivore
null
null
Flying fish
40
null
null
null
BlueBlackWhiteSilver
Scales
35 mph
5 years on average
Up to 2lbs
15cm – 51cm (6in – 20in)
null
null
null
Marlins, tuna, squid, porpoises, birds, and humans
Ray fin 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
Flying Lemur
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Dermoptera
Cynocephalidae
null
null
Asia
Insects
Infant
Mainly solitary
101,000
Habitat destruction, hunting
Its ability to glide
Colugo, cobego, flying cat, kagwang
60 days for the Sunda, 105 days for the Philippine
Tropical rain forests
Herbivore
null
null
Flying lemur
2
Southeast Asia
null
Mostly solitary though can form small groups
BrownGreyRedBlackWhite
Fur
22.5 mph
About 15 to 17.5 years in captivity
Sunda: 2 to 4.5 pounds; Philippine 2.2 to 3.85 pounds
Sunda 19.88 to 27.17 inches; Philippine, 13 to 15 inches
2 to 3 years
6 months
1 or 2
Humans, snakes, Philippine eagle
Mammal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Flying Snake
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Colubridae
Chrysopelea
Chrysopelea ornata
Asia
Rodents, bats, birds, and their eggs, frogs, smaller snakes and lizards
Hatchlings, snakelets
null
null
null
null
null
null
In the forests and jungles of western India and east to Indonesia
Omnivore
null
null
null
8
null
null
null
RedBlackGoldGreen
Scales
null
10 years
1.2 to 2 pounds
2 to 4 feet
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Medium
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Flying Squirrel
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Rodentia
Sciuridae
Pteromyini
Pteromyini
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Forest and woodland
Omnivore
4
Solitary
null
null
null
Can glide up to 90 meters!
null
BrownGreyBlackWhiteTan
Fur
15 mph
5 - 8 years
56g - 175g (2oz - 6oz)
null
null
null
null
Cats. Coyote, Raccoon
Mammal
20cm - 30cm (8in - 12in)
Small body size and furry glide membrane
null
null
Central-America
Eurasia
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
Nuts, Berries, Eggs
null
null
null
null
null
Nuts
null
North-America
null
null
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
Football Fish
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Lophiiformes
Himantolophidae
Himantolophus
null
Ocean
Fish, crustaceans, and squid
null
Solitary
Unknown
Climate change
The glowing lure on the female’s head
null
Unknown
Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans
Carnivore
null
null
Football Fish
22
null
null
null
BrownBlack
Scales
null
Possibly up to 30 years
Up to 11kg (24lbs)
2.5 – 61cm (1 – 24in)
null
null
null
Whales, sharks, and other football 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
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Formosan Mountain Dog
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Asia
null
Puppy
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
FawnBlackWhiteBrindle
Hair
null
10-13 years
null
null
null
null
10-12 puppies
null
mammal
null
null
Loyal, intelligent, and protective
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Taiwan
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fossa
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Eupleridae
Cryptoprocta
Cryptoprocta ferox
Africa
Lemurs, Frogs, Lizards
Cub
Solitary
Less than 2,500
Habitat loss
Webbed toes and retractable claws
null
3 months
Dense tropical forest
Carnivore
2
Nocturnal
Fossa
1
Madagascar
Most closely related to the Mongoose!
Mammal
BrownRedBlack
Fur
35 mph
15 - 20 years
7kg - 12kg (15lbs - 28.5lbs)
61cm - 80cm (24in - 32in))
4 years
4 months
null
Human, Crocodile
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fox
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Vulpes
Vulpes vulpes
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Woodland areas and urban parks
Carnivore
5
Solitary
null
null
null
There are 12 different species in the world!
null
BrownRedBlackTan
Fur
29 mph
3 - 11 years
5kg - 11kg (11lbs - 24lbs)
40cm - 83cm (16in - 33in)
null
null
null
Human, Bears, Eagles
Mammal
null
Pointed ears and long bushy tail
null
null
Asia
Eurasia
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
Rabbits, Birds, Lizards
null
null
null
null
null
Rabbit
null
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fox Snakes
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Colubridae
Pantherophis
P. vulpinus and P. ramspotti
North-America
Mice, rats, young rabbits, ground-nesting birds and sometimes their eggs, frogs, lizards
Hatchling
Solitary
null
Mistaken identity, roads
Copper or bronze-colored head
null
null
null
Carnivore
null
Diurnalor Nocturnal Depending on Region and Season
Fox snake
-1
null
null
null
BrownGreyBeigeChestnut
Scales
null
approximately 20 years
null
null
null
null
6-30
Foxes, coyotes, hawks.
null
null
Strongly patterned alternating blotches down the length of their spine.
Shy, but generally docile.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Mice and birds
null
null
null
null
null
Mice
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fox Squirrel
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Rodentia
Sciuridae
Sciurus
Sciurus niger
Central-America
Insects, bird eggs
Juveniles
Social
null
Overhunting, forest destruction
Large size and large, bushy tail
Bryant's fox, eastern fox, stump-eared, racoon, and monkey-faced squirrel
44-45 days
Leaf nests and tree dens
Omnivore
null
null
fox squirrel
10
Eastern and central United States
null
social
BrownGrey-Brown
Fur
17 mph
6-12.6 years
null
21 inches
10-11 months
2 months
2-4
Birds of prey, carnivorous mammals
rodent
null
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
Fox Terrier
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis Lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Fox Terrier
null
null
First bred in the mid-19th century!
Terrier
null
Hair
null
14 years
8kg (18lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
French Bulldog
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
French Bulldog
null
null
French bulldogs are known to be very sensitive, harboring emotions that they love to express
Mastiff
FawnWhiteTanBrindle
Hair
null
10 to 12 years
28 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Affectionate, friendly, attention-demanding
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Frenchton
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
North-America
null
puppy
null
null
null
Ears
Frenchbo, Fauz Frenchbo, and Froston
null
null
Omnivore
2-4 puppies
null
Frenchton
null
null
null
null
BrownRedBlueBlackWhiteBrindleCream
Hair
12 mph
12-15 years
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Pleasant, 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
Frengle
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
BrownBrindleCream
Hair
null
12 to 15 years
28 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Sweet 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
Freshwater Crocodile
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Crocodilia
Crocodylidae
Crocodylus
Crocodylus johnstoni
Oceania
Insects, fish, crustaceans, spiders, lizards, birds, snakes, frogs, turtles, bats and small mammals.
Hatchling
Social
Less than 100,000 but its conservation status is least concern.
Cane toads, habitat destruction
Its narrow snout
Freshie, Johnstone’s crocodile, Australian freshwater crocodile, Johnstone River Crocodile, Johnson's Crocodile, Johnstone's Crocodile
65 to 95 days
Rivers, billabongs, swamps, lagoons, other bodies of fresh water
Carnivore
null
null
Freshwater crocodile
1
Northern Australia
null
Bask, nest
GreyDark BrownDull OliveLight-Brown
Plate-like scales
10.56 mph
Lifespan usually 40 to 60 years but some have reached 100 years
159 pounds for males, 88 pounds for females
7.5 to 9.75 feet for males, 6.9 feet for females
17 to 20 years for males, 15 to 20 years for females
null
13 to 20
Feral pigs and monitor lizards eat the eggs, olive pythons may eat smaller individuals
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
Freshwater Eel
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Anguilliformes
Anguillidae
Anguilla
Anguilla anguilla
Africa
Shrimp, crabs, lobsters, octopus, worms, frogs, mussels, clams, oysters, snails, sea slugs, lizards and other small fish
null
SolitaryTerritorial
unknown
Overfishing, parasites, obstructions, ocean drift changes
Snake-like body
null
1-2 weeks
Rivers, streams, and other freshwater areas, except for the Pacific coast of the Americas and the South Atlantic coasts
Carnivore
null
null
eel
19
null
null
null
BrownYellowOlive
null
2.4 mph
5-70 years
2.5 lbs
16-33 inches
null
null
null
Eagles, osprey, herons, cormorants, raccoons, and humans
null
null
null
null
null
Asia
North-America
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fresh
null
null
null
null
null
null
South-America
null
6.5-7.5
null
null
null
null
null
null
Freshwater Jellyfish
Animalia
Cnidaria
Hydrozoa
Limnomedusae
Olindiidae
Craspedacusta
Craspedacusta sowerbyi
Africa
Zooplankton
null
Colony
Millions
null
Its resistance to drought
Peach blossom jellyfish
days to months
null
Omnivore
null
null
freshwater jellyfishh
1
null
null
null
WhiteGreen
null
4.6 mph
1-2 years
0.11 to 0.18 ounces
0.196 to 1 inch
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
North-America
null
null
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
Frigatebird
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Pelecaniformes
Fregatidae
Fregata
Fregata
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Tropical coasts and islands
Carnivore
null
Colony
null
null
null
Found inhabiting tropical islands and coasts!
null
BrownRedBlackWhite
Feathers
9 mph
15 - 25 years
0.9kg - 1.9kg (1.9lbs - 4.2lbs)
null
null
null
null
Humans, Rats, Cats
Bird
65cm - 100cm (25in - 39in)
Large wingspan and enlarged red throat of the male
null
null
null
null
null
150cm - 250cm (59in - 98in)
null
null
1
null
null
Fish, Crab, Squid
null
null
null
null
null
Fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Frilled Lizard
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Agamidae
Chlamydosaurus
Chlamydosaurus kingii
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Tropical forests and woodland
Omnivore
null
Solitary
null
null
null
Mainly lives in the trees!
null
BrownYellowBlackTan
Scales
30 mph
10 - 20 years
0.5kg - 1kg (1.1lbs - 2.2lbs)
60cm - 100cm (24in - 40in)
null
null
null
null
Reptile
null
Long tail and large expanding frill on neck
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
12
null
null
Insects, Rodents, Spiders
null
null
null
null
null
Insects
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Frilled Shark
Animalia
Chordata
Chondrichthyes
Hexanchiformes
Chlamydoselachidae
Chlamydoselachus
Chlamydoselachus anguineus
Least Concern
Squid, smaller sharks, bony fish
null
Solitary
Unknown
null
Long and slender eel-like bod
Frill-Gilled Shark, Scaffold Shark, Silk Shark, Greenland Shark, Fringe Shark, Lizard Shark
Possibly as long as 42 months
Deep sea
Omnivore
null
null
Frilled Shark
2
Deep sea
null
null
GreyDark Brown
Scales
null
Estimated to be about 25 years
null
3.2 to 3.6 feet on average (males); 4.4 to 4.9 feet on average (females); maximum length of 6.4 feet
null
null
null
Other shark species
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Salt
null
null
null
null
Squid, smaller sharks, bony fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Frog
Animalia
Chordata
Amphibia
Anura
null
null
null
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Rainforest and swampland
Omnivore
2,000
Solitary
null
null
null
There are around 7,000 different species!
null
null
Permeable
10 mph
1 - 8 years
2g - 3,000g (0.07oz - 128oz)
0.1cm - 30cm (0.39in - 12in)
null
null
null
Fox, Birds, Snakes
Amphibian
null
Brightly coloured skin and long sticky tongue
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fly, Worms, Insects
null
null
null
null
null
Fly
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Frogfish
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Lophiformes
Antennariidae
null
null
Ocean
Crustaceans, other fish, including other frogfish
null
Solitary
Unknown conservation status not evaluated
Habitat destruction, pollution
Their ability to camouflage
Anglers, anglerfish, sea mice
Two months
Semitropical and tropical seas save the Mediterranean
Carnivore
null
null
Frogfish
52
null
null
null
Multi-colored
Scales
null
As much as 20 years
At least 1.12 ounces
2 to 16 inches
null
null
null
Moray eels, other fish, sea birds
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
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fruit Bat
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Chiroptera
Pteropodidae
null
null
Africa
null
Pups
Colony
Unknown
Habitat Loss
Wings
Flying Foxes
4-6 months
Forests and savannas
Herbivore
null
null
Fruit Bat
null
Africa, Asia, and Australia
null
null
BrownGreyBlack
Hair
null
30years
Up to 1.4kg (3.1lbs)
Up to 32cm (13in)
2 years
A few months
1-4 pups
Snakes, lizards, birds, and mammals
Mammal
null
null
null
null
Asia
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fruits, pollen, nectar, and more
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fruit Fly
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Diptera
Drosophilidae
Drosophila
Drosophila melanogaster
Africa
Fruits, leaves, meats, and other organic matter
Larvae
Solitary
null
null
The red eyes
Vinegar fly or pomace fly
1-2 days
null
Omnivore
null
null
fruit fly
4,000
null
null
null
BrownRedBlackTan
Exoskeleton
4 mph
1-2 months
1-5mg
0.1-0.2in
1-2 weeks
null
500 eggs
Insects, spiders, reptiles, frogs, mammals, and birds
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
Fur Seal
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Otariidae
Arctocephalus
Arctocephalinae
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Cold waters and rocky land
Carnivore
1
Herd
null
null
null
Found only in the Northern Hemisphere!
null
BrownGreyBlack
Fur
27 mph
12 - 18 years
105kg - 300kg (230lbs - 661lbs)
1.5m - 2m (59in - 79in)
null
null
null
Leopard Seal, Sharks, Killer Whale
Mammal
null
External ear flaps and stocky build
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Squid, Fish, Birds
null
null
null
null
null
Squid
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Gaboon Viper
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Viperidae
Bitis
Bitis gabonica
Africa
Mammals, ground-living birds and amphibians
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Carnivore
null
null
Gaboon viper, forest puff adder, whisper, butterfly adder, Gaboon adder, swampjack
null
sub-Saharan Africa
null
null
BrownGreyYellowPurple
Scales
null
About 20 years
20 to 45 pounds
4 to 7 feet
null
null
20 to 50
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
Galapagos Penguin
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Sphenisciformes
Spheniscidae
Spheniscus
Spheniscus Mendiculus
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Rocky Ocean Islands
Carnivore
2
Colony
null
null
null
Found around the Equator!
null
GreyBlackWhite
Feathers
null
15 - 20 years
2kg - 4kg (4.4lbs - 8.8lbs)
null
null
null
null
Leopard Seal, Killer Whale, Sharks
Bird
48cm - 50cm (19in - 20in)
Small body size and fully black head
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Krill, Fish, Shrimp
null
null
null
null
null
Krill
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Galapagos Tortoise
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Testudines
Testudinidae
Chelonoidis
Chelonoidis nigra
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Volcanic lowlands and shrub land
Herbivore
24
Solitary
null
null
null
The biggest species of tortoise in the world!
null
BrownGrey
Scales
0.3 mph
100-150 years
200-300kg (441-661lbs)
null
null
null
null
Human, Hawk, Wild dogs
Reptile
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Grass, Fruit, Cactus
null
null
null
null
null
Grass
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Gar
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Lepisosteiformes
Lepisosteidae
null
Lepisosteidae
Central-America
Crustaceans, insects, frogs, and fish
null
Solitary/Group
The gar evolved from an ancient lineage of fish!
Hunting
The long snout
Garpike
A few days
Rivers, bayous, lakes, and estuaries
Carnivore
null
null
Gar
null
null
Can grow to more than 3m long!
null
BrownGreyYellowBlueBlackGreen
Scales
null
10 - 20 years
Up to 350 pounds
Up to 10 feet
null
null
null
Large Fish, Alligators, Humans
Fish
null
null
null
null
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
10
null
null
null
Fresh
null
null
null
null
Fish
null
null
null
6 - 9
null
null
null
null
null
null
Garden Eel
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Anguilliformes
Congridae
null
null
Ocean
null
null
Colony
unknown
predators
snakelike bodies partially protruding from the sand
null
null
marine saltwater
Carnivore
null
null
garden eel
35
null
null
null
BrownGreyBlackWhiteGreenOrange
Smooth
null
35-40 years
null
33cm-121cm (13in-47.6in)
null
null
null
Pacific snake eel, triggerfish
fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
zooplankton, fish eggs, crustaceans
Brackish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Garter Snake
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Colubridae
Thamnophis
Thamnophis sirtalis
Central-America
Small fish, amphibians, frog eggs, lizards, leeches, earthworms, slugs, snails, insects, snails, crayfish, small birds, rodents and other small mammals, other snakes
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
garter snake
null
null
null
null
YellowRedGreenOrange
Scales
null
4-5 years in the wild, 6-10 years in captivity
null
18-42 inches
null
null
20-40 eggs
null
reptile
null
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
Gazelle
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Bovidae
Gazella
Gazella gazella
Africa
null
fawns
Herd
<500
hunting
Long curved horns
null
5-6 months
Grasslands, savannas, shrubby steppes
Herbivore
null
null
gazelle
16
Africa, Asia
null
herd
BrownYellowBlackWhite
Fur
60 mph
10-12 years
26 to 165 lbs.
42.0 to 49.0 feet
1 year (males) to 1.5 years (females)
2-3 months
1-2
Lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, wolves
mammal
2.0 to 3.6 feet
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
Gecko
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
null
null
null
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Rocky deserts and mountainous regions
Carnivore
2
Solitary
null
null
null
There are thought to be over 2,000 species!
null
BrownYellowBlueBlackWhiteTanGreenOrange
Scales
30 mph
2-9 years
18g (0.5oz)
null
null
null
null
null
Reptile
null
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
Insects, Worms, Small Birds
null
null
null
null
null
Insects
null
Oceania
null
null
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
Genet
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Viverridae
Genetta
Genetta genetta
Africa
rodents, insects, birds, and smaller reptiles
kit, kitten
Solitary
null
Habitat loss, poaching, roadways
Its beautiful, soft spotted coat
Small spotted genet
78 days
Woodland savannas, grasslands, coastal forest, rainforests, dry forests in the mountains, shrubland, near small, and seasonal lakes
Omnivore
null
null
Common genet, spotted genet
16
Africa, north to the Iberian peninsula and France, east to Arabian peninsula
null
Solitary
GreyBlackCream
Fur
null
13-22 years
null
null
two years
eight weeks
1-5 kits
Humans, snakes, honey badgers, leopards, servals, caracals and owls
mammal
null
null
aloof and independent
null
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Gentoo Penguin
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Sphenisciformes
Spheniscidae
Pygoscelis
Pygoscelis papua
Antarctica
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Rocky Antarctic Islands
Carnivore
2
Colony
null
null
null
Found throughout the sub-Antarctic!
null
GreyBlackWhiteOrange
Feathers
null
15 - 20 years
4kg - 8kg (8.8lbs - 18lbs)
null
null
null
null
Leopard Seal, Killer Whale, Sharks
Bird
51cm - 90cm (20in - 36in)
Small head with orange beak and feet
null
null
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Krill, Fish, Shrimp
null
null
null
null
null
Krill
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null