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Hare
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Lagomorpha
Leporidae
Lepus
Lepus
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Dense vegetation and open fields
Herbivore
6
Solitary
null
null
null
Can reach speeds of over 40 mph!
null
BrownBlackWhiteTan
Fur
45 mph
2-8 years
1-5.5kg (3-12lbs)
null
null
null
null
Owl, Hawk, Coyote
Mammal
null
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
Grass, Fruit, Seeds
null
null
null
null
null
Grass
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Harlequin Snake
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Elapidae
Micrurus
Micrurus fulvius
Central-America
Lizards, smaller snakes, frogs, and insects
null
null
100,000
null
Black, red, and yellow bands of color
null
null
Forests, dry scrublands, hammocks, and near wetlands.
Carnivore
null
Diurnal
Coral Snake
null
null
Red touches yellow kills a fellow, red touches black a friend of Jack.
null
YellowRedBlack
Scales
null
Up to 12 years
null
20 - 30 inches
null
null
null
Owls, red-tailed hawks, another predators
null
null
Their bands of color cover both their backs and their bellies.
null
null
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
Yes
Low
null
null
null
null
Underground
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Harp Seal
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Phocidae
Pagophilus
Pagophilus groenlandicus
Ocean
Fish and marine invertebrates
Pups
Solitary/Colony
Up to 7.6 million
Climate change
The harp-shaped black mark on the back
Saddleback seal or Greenland seal
11.5 months
Oceans and ice packs
Carnivore
null
null
Harp Seal
1
North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans
null
null
GreyBlackWhite
Fur
null
null
120-135kg (260-300lbs)
1.5-2m (5-6.5ft)
5.5 years
10 to 12 days
1
Killer whales, polar bears, walruses, and sharks
Mammal
120-135kg (260-300lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Harpy Eagle
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Accipitriformes
Accipitridae
Harpia
Harpia harpyja
Central-America
null
Chicks or hatchlings
Small families
Unknown
null
Crown of feathers
American Harpy Eagle
null
Lowland rainforests
Carnivore
null
null
Harpy Eagle
null
Central and South America
Talon's the size of a grizzly bear's claws!
Birds
BlackWhite
Feathers
50 mph
25 to 35 years in the wild
5kg - 9kg (11lb - 20lbs)
89cm - 102cm (35in - 40in)
4 or 5 years
null
null
Other harpy eagles
null
null
null
null
null
South-America
null
null
2m (6.5ft)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Sloths, monkeys, lizards, rodents, small deer, and birds
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Harrier
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Harrier
null
null
Cheerful, tolerant and sweet-tempered!
Hound
null
Hair
null
10 – 12 years
27kg (60lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Harris Hawk
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Accipitriformes
Accipitridae
Parabuteo
Parabuteo unicinctus
Central-America
Other birds, lizards, small mammals, large insects
null
null
390,000
Electrical wires
White bands around the tail
Harris’s hawk, bay-winged hawk, dusky hawk, peuco
null
Semi-arid areas such as scrubland and chaparral
Carnivore
null
null
harris hawk
1
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central and South America
null
null
BrownRedWhite
Feathers
28 mph
10 to 12 years in the wild, as much as 25 years in captivity
1.62 to 2.31 pounds
18.11 to 29.92 inches, females larger in size than males
null
null
Three to 15
Coyotes, large owls, bobcats and ravens
bird
null
null
null
null
North-America
South-America
null
39.37 to 47.24 inches
32 to 36 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Cacti, bushes, trees or artificial structures
35 to 45 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Havanese
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Central-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Havanese
null
null
These are the only dogs that are native to Cuba
Toy
null
Hair
null
15 years
13lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Havapoo
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
Havashire
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
FawnRedBlackWhiteTanBrindleMulti-colored
Hair
null
13 to 15 years
12 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Affectionate, loyal, charismatic, and spunky
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hawaiian Crow
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Corvidae
Corvus
Corvus Hawaiiensis
Extinct in the Wild
null
null
Flocks
null
null
Dark sheen
null
null
Semi-dry Forests
Omnivore
null
null
Hawaiian Crow
null
Hawaii
Once believed to be a family guardian spirit in Hawaii
Birds
null
Feathers
null
18 Years In the Wild
1lb - 1.2lbs
18in - 20in
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
36in - 42in
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hawaiian Goose
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Anseriformes
Anatidae
Branta
Branta sandvicensis
North-America
null
null
null
2500. Its conservation status is near threatened.
Loss of habitat, predation, especially of eggs
Its beautiful, neutral-colored plumage
Nene, nēnē
null
Scrub forest, grassland, volcanic slopes, pastures, coastal dunes
Herbivore
null
null
Hawaiian goose
1
Hawaii
null
null
GreyWhiteCreamBlack-Brown
null
40 mph
28 to 42 years
3.96 to 5.07 pounds
20.87 to 25.98 inches
null
null
One to five
Owls, hawks, falcons, rats, pigs, mongooses, dogs, cats
Bird
16 inches
null
null
null
null
null
null
36 to 38 inches
29 to 31 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Beneath a tree or bush
Three months
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hawaiian Monk Seal
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Phocidae
Neomonachus
Neomonachus schauinslandi
North-America
Fish, lobster, crab, octopus and squid
Pup
Mainly solitary
1400
Habitat loss
Folds of skin around neck that look like a monk's robe
Ilioholokauaua (the dog which runs in rough waters), na mea hulu (the furry one) and iliokai (seadog)
9 months
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands' waters and beaches
Carnivore
null
null
Monk seal
2
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
null
colony or rookery
GreyWhite
Fur
5 mph
30 years
null
7-8 feet
4 years
1.5 months
1
Sharks
Mammal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hawaiian inslands
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hedgehog
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Erinaceomorpha
Erinaceidae
null
null
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Dense vegetation and woodland
Omnivore
5
Solitary
null
null
null
Thought to be one of the oldest mammals on Earth!
null
BrownGreyTan
Spikes
12 mph
3-6 years
1-2kg (2.2-4.4lbs)
null
null
null
null
Owl, Dog, Foxes
Mammal
null
null
null
null
Asia
Eurasia
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
Insects, Worms, Seeds
null
null
null
null
null
Insects
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hellbender
Animalia
Chordata
Amphibia
Urodela
Cryptobranchidae
Cryptobranchus
Cryptobranchus alleganiensis
North-America
Crayfish, fish, tadpoles, insects, smaller salamanders including their own young
Larvae, hatchling
Solitary
Declining. At one point only 590 were left in the Ozarks. Conservation status near threatened.
Pollution
The frills along its body
Hellbender salamander, lasagna lizard, Allegheny alligator, mud dog, mud devil, devil dog, water dog, leverian water newt, snot otter
45 to 80 days
Clean, cold freshwater streams
Carnivore
null
null
Hellbender
1
Appalachian Mountains from New York to Alabama
null
Solitary
BrownOrangeTawny
Skin
null
Hellbender
3.3 to 5.5 pounds
12 to 30 inches
6 years for male, 6 o 8 years for female
null
150 to 450
Large fish, larger conspecifics, humans
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
Hercules Beetle
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Coleoptera
Scarabaeidae
Dynastes
Dynastes hercules
Central-America
null
Larva or grub
Mainly solitary
Unknown, but the beetle does not have special conservation status.
Habitat destruction and pollution
null
null
30 days
Rainforests of the mountains and lowlands
Herbivore
100
null
Hercules Beetle
10
South and Central America and the Lesser Antilles
null
null
YellowBlackGreen
Exoskeleton
8.9 mph
Two and a half years, in total
1.2 ounces for male, 0.57 ounces for female
Average 2.43 inches for females, 3 inches for male plus horns longer than body. There have been rumors of a male that was 7.09 inches long.
15 to 22 months
null
100
Bats, Rats, Birds
Insect
null
Hard, armoured shell and horn-like pincers
null
null
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Decaying wood
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hermit Crab
Animalia
Arthropoda
Malacostraca
Decapoda
Paguroidea
null
Paguroidea
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Coastal waters
Omnivore
200
null
Hermit Crab
500
Worldwide
There are over 500 different species!
null
BrownYellowRedBlueWhiteGreenOrangePink
Shell
null
null
200-500g (7-18oz)
null
null
null
null
Fish, Sharks, Cuttlefish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fish, Worms, Plankton
null
null
null
null
null
Fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Heron
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Ciconiiformes
Ardeidae
null
null
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Wetland regions
Carnivore
null
Solitary
null
null
null
Inhabits wetlands around the world!
null
BrownGreyBlackWhite
Feathers
40 mph
15 - 20 years
1.5kg - 3kg (3.3lbs - 6.6lbs)
null
null
null
null
Fox, Mink, Raccoon
Bird
85cm - 140cm (34in - 55in)
Long thin legs and pointed beak
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
Up to 91in
A month
null
null
null
null
Fish, Insects, Molluscs
null
null
null
Bushes, cliffs, or trees
2-3 months
Fish
null
Europe
1
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Herring
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Clupeiformes
Clupeidae
Clupea
null
Ocean
Zooplankton, phytoplankton
null
School
Variable and depending on species
Overfishing
Huge schools
Silver darlings, silver of the sea
11-40 days depending on water temperature
Temperate waters
Carnivore
null
null
Herring
200
null
null
null
Silver
Scales
-3 mph
8-22 years depending on species and location
0.41-1.05kg (0.90-2.3lb)
10.5-60cm (4.1-23.6in)
null
null
null
Seabirds, marine mammals, predatory fish, fishermen
Vertebrate, Clupeoid
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
Highland Cattle
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Bovidae
Bos
Bos Taurus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Mountainous and wet grasslands
Herbivore
1
Herd
null
null
null
Natively found in the Scottish Highlands!
null
BrownTanOrange
Hair
25 mph
15-22 years
400-1,000kg (882-2,204lbs)
null
null
null
null
Human, Wolf, Coyote
Mammal
null
null
null
null
North-America
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Grass, Leaves, Flowers
null
null
null
null
null
Grass
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Himalayan
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Felis
Felis catus
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
Himalayan Persian, or Colourpoint Persian
null
null
Omnivore
4
null
Himalayan
null
null
Also known as the Colourpoint Persian!
Longhair
FawnBlueWhiteCreamChocolate
Hair
null
9-to-15 years
7-to-12 pounds
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Easy-going, calm and playful
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hippopotamus
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Hippopotamidae
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius
Africa
Grasses, Grain, Flowers
Calf
Herd
150,000
Hunting and habitat loss
Ears, eyes and nostrils on top of the head
Common Hippopotamus, Water Horse
240 days
Lakes, rivers and wetlands
Herbivore
1
Nocturnal
Hippopotamus
1
Sub-Saharan Africa
Has pink anti-bacterial sweat!
Mammal
BrownGreyBlackPink
Leather
30 mph
40 - 50 years
1tonne - 4.5tonnes (2,200lbs - 9,900lbs)
2m - 5m (6.5ft - 16.5ft)
6 - 14 years
18 months
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hoary Bat
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Chiroptera
Vespertilionidae
Lasiurus
Lasiurus cinereus
North-America
Insects
Pups
Solitary/Group
Unknown
Habitat loss
The white-tipped fur
null
Unknown
Forests and trees
Carnivore
null
null
Hoary Bat
1
The Americas
null
null
BrownGreyYellowBlackWhite
Hair
13 mph
6-7 years
20-35g (1oz)
43cm (17in) with wings extended
About a year
34 days
1-4 pups
Hawks, owls, kestrels, and snakes
Mammal
13-15cm (5-6in)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hokkaido
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
mam
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
4 puppies
null
null
null
null
null
null
RedBlackWhiteTanBrindle
Hair
null
12-15 years
44-66 pounds
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Docile, faithful, bold
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Honduran White Bat
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Chiroptera
Phyllostomidae
Ectophylla
Ectophylla alba
Central-America
null
Pup
Colony
Unknown, but declining
Habitat loss
Its all white fur
Caribbean white tent-making bat
Three weeks
null
Omnivore
null
null
White bat
null
Central America
null
null
YellowWhite
Fur
20 mph
Unknown, but related species have been known to live between seven and 18 years in nature.
.20 ounces
1.46 to 1.85 inches, with 4-inch wingspan
35 days
20 days
One
null
Mammal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Figs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Honey Badger
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Mustelidae
Mellivora
Mellivora Capensis
Africa
Bees, Insects, Small Animals, Bulbs, Roots, Bird Eggs
Kit
null
Unknown
Humans
Large, sharp claws
Ratel
6 Months
Dry Areas, Grasslands, Forests
Omnivore
2
DiurnalCrepuscularor Nocturnal Depending on Region and Season
Honey Badger
1
Africa, Asia, Indian Subcontinent
One of earth's bravest creatures!
Mammal
null
Hair
null
7-8 years in the wild, 24 years in captivity
11 to 35 pounds
22 to 30 inches
1 to 2 Years
2 to 3 Months
null
Leopards, Spotted Hyenas, Pythons, Crocodiles
null
9.1 to 11 inches
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
Honey Bee
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Hymenoptera
Apidae
Apis
null
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Sheltered forests and meadows
Herbivore
200
null
Honey Bee
8
Worldwide
There are only 8 recognized species!
null
BrownYellowBlack
Hair
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
Nectar, Pollen, Honey
null
null
null
null
null
Nectar
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Honey Buzzard
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Accipitriformes
Accipitridae
null
null
Asia
Wasp and bee larvae, young birds, and frogs.
null
null
null
Larger raptors, habitat loss, and reduced availability of prey
null
null
null
null
Carnivore
null
null
null
6
null
null
null
BrownGreyWhite
Feathers
null
9 years
one to two pounds
null
2 years
null
null
Goshawks
null
20–24 in
null
null
null
Eurasia
Europe
Oceania
4.2 to 4.9 feet
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
33 – 66 feet above the ground
null
null
null
null
1
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hooded Seal
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Phocidae
Cystophora
Cystophora cristata
Europe
Marine fish, shrimp and other crustaceans, octopus and squid.
Pup
Solitary
650,000
Humans
The male’s inflatable “hood” and red nose balloon.
Cystophora borealis and Phoca cristata. The first means “bladder-bearer of the north,” and the second means "crested seal." Also, bladdernose seal. Pups are called Blue-backs.
240 to 250 days.
Off the coasts of the Northern Atlantic and Arctic Oceans.
Omnivore
null
null
Hooded seal
1
Around Labrador, Greenland, Norway, sometimes Maine and Alaska.
null
null
GreyBlueSilver
Fur
null
35 years
352 to 661 pounds. Males are much heavier.
7 to 8 feet.
2 to 9 years for females, 4 to 6 years for males.
5 to 12 days.
one
Humans, killer whales, polar bears and Greenland sharks.
Mammal
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
Hoopoe
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Bucerotiformes
Upupidae
Upupa
null
Africa
null
Chicks or hatchlings
Largely solitary
5-10 million
null
Crest of feathers on the head
null
null
Forests, plains, and savannas
Omnivore
null
null
Hoopoe
null
Europa, Asia, and Africa
Stunning bird with a stinky way to deter predators!
Birds
null
Feathers
null
Around 10 years in the wild
46g – 89g (1.6oz – 3.1oz)
25cm - 32cm (10in – 12.6in)
A few months
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Asia
Europe
null
44cm – 48cm (17in - 19in)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Ants, grasshoppers, beetles, crickets, and other insects
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Horgi
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
FawnRedBlackCreamLight-Brown
Hair
null
12 to 15 years
50 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Active and social
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Horn Shark
Animalia
Chordata
Chondrichthyes
Heterodontiformes
Heterodontidae
Heterodontus
Heterodontus francisci
Ocean
Fish and invertebrates
null
Solitary
Unknown
Accidental bycatch
The ridges along the eyes
null
6-9 months
Kelp beds and rocks close to the shore
Carnivore
20
null
Horn Shark
1
null
Endemic to the Californian coast!
null
BrownGreyYellowBlack
Smooth
null
12 years in captivity, perhaps 25 or even 50 years in the wild
20 pounds
70cm - 120cm (27.5in - 47in)
null
null
null
Sharks, seals, and eagles
Shark
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Salt
null
null
null
null
Molluscs
null
null
null
7 - 8
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hornbill
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Bucerotiformes
Bucerotidae
null
Bucerotidae
Africa
Fruits and insects
Chicks
Flock
Varies by species
Habitat loss
The large bill and horn
null
23-96 days
Rainforests, woodlands and savannas
Omnivore
1-7
null
Hornbill
60
The tropical regions of Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands
null
null
GreyYellowRedBlueBlackWhiteOrange
Feathers
null
40 years
13.6 lbs
63 inches
up to 6 years
null
1-7
Owls, eagles and humans
Bird
null
null
null
null
Asia
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
Horned Adder
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Viperidae
Bitis
B. caudalis
Africa
Lizards such as geckos, small mammals and birds.
null
Solitary
null
Agricultural and commercial development, overgrazing, roadways.
Single scale above the eye that creates a horn.
Horned viper, horned puff adder, Horingadder, Horingsman (Afrikaans)
null
Wide range of habitats, but prefers more arid conditions where there's loose sand to bury themselves in.
Carnivore
null
Nocturnal
Horned adder, Horingadder, Horingsman (Afrikaans), horned viper.
1
null
null
null
BrownGreyYellowFawnRed
Scales
null
null
null
12-15 inches, but can reach 20 inches long in the wild.
null
null
4-19
Birds of prey, larger mammals.
null
null
null
Relatively mellow.
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
Horned Frog
Animalia
Chordata
Amphibia
Anura
Leptodactylidae
Ceratophrys
Ceratophrys Ornata
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Rainforest and tropical swamplands
Carnivore
1,500
Solitary
null
null
null
Natively found in South America!
null
BrownYellowWhite
Hair
5 mph
5-8 years
320-480g (11.2-17oz)
null
null
null
null
Birds, Snakes, Bears
Amphibian
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Worms, Roaches, Insects
null
null
null
null
null
Worms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Horned Lizard
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Phrynosomatidae
Phrynosoma
null
Central-America
Ants, beetles, spiders, insects, and sometimes pebbles
Hatchlings
Solitary
Not known
Dogs, wolves, hawks, snakes, roadrunners, pesticides as well as human activities
Horns all over their bodies and also the crown of their heads
none
40 days
Desert like fine sand areas and dense forest areas.
Carnivore
null
null
Horned lizards
14
primarily North and Central America
null
Solitary
BrownGreyYellowRed
Scales
null
At least five years
25-90 grams (1.8-2.5 grams as a yearling)
approximately 3.75 inches
13 months
null
27 eggs
Dogs, wolves, hawks, snakes, roadrunners
Scaled reptiles
approximately 3.75 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
Horned Viper
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Viperidae
Vipera
Cerastes cerastes
Africa
Rodents, lizards, birds
null
null
null
null
null
horned sand viper and desert horned viper
null
null
Carnivore
null
null
horned viper
null
null
null
null
TanSandyGrey-BrownLight-Brown
Scales
null
14 to 18 years
null
12–24 inches
null
null
8 to 20
null
reptile
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
Horse
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Perissodactyla
Equidae
Equus
Equus caballus
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Small forests and grassland
Herbivore
1
Herd
null
null
null
Has evolved over 50 million years!
null
BrownBlackWhite
Hair
40 mph
25-30 years
380-550kg (840-1,200lbs)
null
null
null
null
Human, Wolf, Bears
Mammal
null
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
Grass, Fruit, Leaves
null
null
null
null
null
Grass
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Horsefly
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Diptera
Tabanidae
null
null
Africa
Mammals
Maggot, larva
Solitary/Group
Millions, and growing
Humans
Its bite
Tabanus, gadfly, gleg, stout, dunfly, deerfly, buffalofly moosefly, elephantfly, breezefly, Marchfly
Eggs hatch after six days
A variety of habitats, but not those that are too high, too dry or too cold.
Omnivore
null
null
Horsefly
null
Everywhere save the North and South poles and some islands, including Hawaii
null
Swarms during mating season
GreyBlack
null
90 mph
30 to 60 days as an adult
12 milligrams
Between 0.2 and 1.25 inches
Immediately after pupating
null
100 to 1000 eggs
Parasitic wasps, birds, horse guard wasp
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
Horseshoe Crab
Animalia
Arthropoda
Malacostraca
Xiphosurida
Limulidae
null
null
Asia
Worms, algae, small invertebrates, detritus
null
Largely solitary
2.3 to 4.5 million just on the Atlantic coast
Pollution, over-harvesting, habitat destruction
Their horseshoe-shaped shell
helmet crab, horsefoot, saucepan, king crab
Two weeks
Shallow water off the coast, beaches
Omnivore
90,000
null
Horseshoe Crab
4
Worldwide
Changed little in over 500 million years!
null
BrownGreyTanGreen
Shell
null
Over 30 years
As much as 9 pounds in the tri-spine horseshoe crab; males of all species smaller
As long as 31.25 inches in the female tri-spine horseshoe crab, other species are smaller
null
null
null
Shorebirds who eat the eggs, sea turtles, fish
Arthropod
null
null
null
null
Central-America
Eurasia
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Salt
null
null
null
null
null
null
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
House Finch
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Fringillidae
Haemorhous
Haemorhous mexicanus
Central-America
null
null
null
20 million – 40 million
Predators
Bright red colors
American rosefinch
null
Grasslands, deserts, forests, cities, and suburbs
Herbivore
null
null
House finch
1
North America
null
null
BrownRedWhite
null
null
Up to 11 years
19g – 22g
5.5in
null
null
null
Raccoons, skunks, snakes, squirrels, rats, chipmunks, and other birds
Bird
6in
null
null
null
North-America
null
null
8in – 10in
14 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Tree branches and other high structures
12 – 19 days
Grains, seeds, buds, and flowers
null
null
1
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
House Sparrow
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Passeridae
Passer
Passer domesticus
Africa
Insects, spiders, worms, and seeds
null
null
900 million to 1.3 billion
Habitat loss
The black eye stripe and bib on the male
English sparrow
null
Agricultural, residential, and urban areas
Omnivore
null
null
House Sparrow
1
Worldwide
null
null
BrownBlackWhite
null
28 mph
Up to 13 years
28g (1oz)
null
null
null
null
Hawks, falcons, owls, shrikes, cat, raccoons, and snakes
Bird
15-18cm (6-7in)
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
25cm (10in)
11 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Buildings and trees
2 weeks
null
null
Europe
1
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
House wren
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Troglodytidae
Troglodytes
Troglodytes aedon
Central-America
Insects
null
null
160 million
climate change
Its song
O-du-na-mis-sug-ud-da-we-shi, which is Chippewa for “Big noise for its size.”
null
Woods, backyards, savannas, farms
Carnivore
null
null
House wren
33
Much of the Western Hemisphere
null
null
Brown
Feathers
21 mph
Seven years
0.35 and 0.42 ounce
4.3 to 5.1 inches
null
null
Four to eight babies
Cats, rats, opossums, birds of prey, raccoons, squirrels, snakes, woodpeckers
Bird
null
null
null
null
North-America
South-America
null
5.9 inches
12 to 14 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Tree cavities, nest boxes, shoes, hats, cans, gourds, holes in walls, scarecrows
15 to 17 days
null
null
null
1
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Housefly
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Diptera
Muscidae
Musca
Musca domestica
Africa
null
Larvea
Solitary
null
null
Limbs are used to taste food; eyes
null
one day
Every- and anywhere
Omnivore
null
null
fly
109,998
null
null
insecta
GreyBlack
Exoskeleton
5 mph
28 days
Between 0.00007 and 0.0016 ounces
1/8th to 1/4 inches long
null
null
null
Frogs, spiders, mites, 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
Howler Monkey
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Primates
Atelidae
Alouatta
Alouatta
Central-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Rainforest and dense jungle
Omnivore
1
Troop
null
null
null
Spends 80% of it's time resting!
null
BrownBlackTan
Hair
18 mph
15-20 years
3-9kg (6.6-20lbs)
null
null
null
null
Jaguar, Snakes, Birds
Mammal
null
null
null
null
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fruit, Nuts, Seeds
null
null
null
null
null
Fruit
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Human
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Primates
Hominidae
Homo
Homo Sapiens Sapiens
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Worldwide based near rivers
Omnivore
1
Group
null
null
null
Thought to have orignated 200,000 years ago!
null
BrownBlackWhiteTanOlive
Smooth
18 mph
60-80 years
54-83kg (120-183lbs)
null
null
null
null
Bears, Lion, Tiger
Mammal
null
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
Vegetables, Fruit, Fish
null
null
null
null
null
Vegetables
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Humboldt Penguin
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Sphenisciformes
Spheniscidae
Spheniscus
Spheniscus humboldti
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Rocky Ocean Islands
Carnivore
2
Colony
null
null
null
Found on the South American coast!
null
GreyBlackWhite
Feathers
null
15 - 20 years
2kg - 5kg (4.4lbs - 11lbs)
null
null
null
null
Leopard Seal, Killer Whale, Sharks
Bird
60cm - 68cm (24in - 27in)
Pink base of beak and black and white markings
null
null
South-America
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
Humboldt Squid
Animalia
Mollusca
Cephalopoda
Oegopsida
Ommastrephidae
Dosidicus
Dosidicus gigas
Ocean
Fish, crustaceans, and other cephalopods
null
School
Unknown
Overfishing
The two fins on the mantle
Jumbo squid
6 - 9 days
Oceans
Carnivore
null
null
Humboldt Squid
1
null
null
null
RedWhite
Skin
15 mph
A year
Up to 110lbs
1.2 - 2m (4 - 6.5ft), not including tentacles
null
null
null
Whales, billfishes, sharks, and seals
Cephalopod
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
Hummingbird
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Apodiformes
Trochilidae
Trochilinae
null
Central-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Rainforest and tropical jungles
Omnivore
null
Solitary
null
null
null
Beat their wings up to 80 times per second!
null
BrownGreyRedWhiteTanGreen
Feathers
30 mph
3 - 5 years
2.2g - 20g (0.07oz - 0.7oz)
null
null
null
null
Hawks, Snakes, Lizards
Bird
5cm - 20cm (2in - 8in)
Long, thin beak and the ability to hover
null
null
North-America
South-America
null
Three to five inches
15 to 18 days
null
2
null
null
Nectar, Tree sap, Insects, Spiders
null
null
null
Sheltered trees or shrubbery and fork of branches
Four months for some species
Nectar
null
null
1
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Humpback Whale
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Cetacea
Balaenopteridae
Megaptera
Megaptera novaeangliae
Ocean
null
null
Pod
120,000 to 150,000
Accidents with boats and nets
The small hump on the back
null
11 months
Oceans close to the shore
Omnivore
1
Herd
Humpback whales
null
null
There are thought to be 80,000 left in the wild!
null
GreyBlackWhite
Smooth
17 mph
45 to 50 years
36,000-99,800kg (40-100tons)
14.6m - 19m (48ft - 62ft)
null
null
null
Human, Killer Whale
Cetaceans
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Plankton, crustaceans, and fish
Salt
null
null
null
null
Krill
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Huntaway
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Oceania
null
Puppy
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BlackTan
Hair
null
12-14 years
null
null
null
null
5-7 puppies
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
New Zealand
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Huntsman Spider
Animalia
Arthropoda
Arachnida
Araneae
Sparassidae
null
null
Africa
Insects, small mammals, other spiders, small lizards
Spiderlings or hatchlings
Sociable
At least hundreds of thousands worldwide.
Humans, geckos, birds, parasites
Its size
Wood spider, rain spider, lizard eating spider, giant crab spider
null
Warmer areas of the world
Carnivore
null
null
Huntsman spider
1,382
Oceania, North, South and Central America, Asia, Africa, north and central Europe and the Mediterranean.
null
null
BrownGreyWhiteGreen
Hair
null
2.5 years
0.024 ounces to 0.37 pounds
0.71 inches with a 5.9 inch leg span, though some species are much larger
About one year
null
100 to 200 young
Birds, geckos, spider wasps
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
Huskador
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
Huskita
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
North-America
null
puppy
null
null
null
triangular, erect ears
null
null
null
Omnivore
six puppies
null
Huskita
null
null
null
null
BlackWhiteTanCream
Hair
null
10-13 years
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
high energy
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
United States
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Husky
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
GreyRedBlackWhiteTanSilver
Hair
null
12 – 15 years
60 lbs.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Driven, vocal, and high energy
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Husky Jack
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
GreyRedBlackWhiteLight-Brown
Hair
null
11 to 16 years
40 pounds
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Social, energetic, 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
Huskydoodle
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
GreyBlackWhite
Hair
null
10-13years
60lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Affectionate and intelligent
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hyena
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Hyaenidae
Crocuta
Crocuta Crocuta
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Open savanna plains and grassland
Carnivore
3
Pack
null
null
null
There are four different species!
null
BrownBlackTan
Fur
37 mph
20-25 years
41-86kg (90-190lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
Mammal
null
null
null
null
Asia
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Wildebeest, Monkey, Birds
null
null
null
null
null
Wildebeest
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Ibex
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Bovidae
Capra
null
Africa
null
Kid
Herd
30,000 for alpine ibex
Poaching, habitat loss
Large, curved horns
Wild goat, steinbock, bouquetin
168 days
Cliffs and mountains
Herbivore
null
null
Ibex
null
Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa
null
null
BrownGrey
Hair
null
20 years
91 - 120 kg (200 - 270 lbs)
3.9 ft
18 months
4 - 6 months
1 - 3
Humans, big cats, wolves, eagles
Mammal
0.69 - 1.09 m (27 - 43 inches)
null
null
null
Asia
Europe
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Ibis
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Ciconiiformes
Threskiornithidae
null
Threskiornithidae
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Marshes, wetlands and swamps
Omnivore
null
Flock
null
null
null
Found in swamps, marshes and wetlands!
null
BrownGreyBlackWhite
Feathers
null
8 - 15 years
0.3kg - 2kg (0.6lbs - 4lbs)
null
null
null
null
Falcon, Hawks, Herons
Bird
50cm - 65cm (19.7in - 25in)
Rounded body and long neck and beak
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
80cm - 120cm (32in - 47in)
null
null
2
null
null
Fish, Crab, Insects
null
null
null
null
null
Fish
null
Oceania
null
null
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
Ibizan Hound
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Ibizan Hound
null
null
Intelligent, active and engaging by nature!
South
FawnRedWhite
Hair
null
14 years
50 pounds
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Icelandic Sheepdog
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
puppy
null
null
null
very bushy tail
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
GreyFawnRedBlackWhiteGoldTanCreamChocolate
Hair
21 mph
12-14 years
null
null
null
null
4-8 puppies
null
mammal
null
null
Playful, affectionate, and curious
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Iceland
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Iguana
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Iguanidae
null
null
Central-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lowland tropical rainforest near water
Omnivore
3
Solitary
null
null
null
Uses visual signals to communicate!
null
BrownYellowGreen
Scales
21 mph
15-20 years
4-8kg (8.8-17.6lbs)
null
null
null
null
Hawk, Eagle, Snakes
Reptile
null
null
null
null
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Insects, Fruit, Leaves
null
null
null
null
null
Insects
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Immortal Jellyfish
Animalia
Cnidaria
Hydrozoa
Anthoathecata
Oceaniidae
Turritopsis
Turritopsis dohrnii
Ocean
Tiny sea creatures
null
Colony
Unknown
Predation
Regeneration ability
The Benjamin Button jellyfish
2-3 days
Temperate to tropical saltwater worldwide
Omnivore
null
null
Immortal jellyfish, Benjamin Button jellyfish
1
null
null
null
null
Smooth
4.97 mph
Immortal
null
0.18inches
null
null
null
Larger jellyfish, sea anemones, tuna, sharks, swordfish, sea turtles, penguins
Medusuzoa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Salt
null
null
null
null
Plankton, fish eggs, larvae, brine shrimp
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Impala
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Bovidae
Aepyceros
Aepyceros Melampus
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Wooded savanna and dense bushland
Herbivore
1
Herd
null
null
null
Able to jump over 10 feet high
null
BrownWhiteTan
Fur
30 mph
12-15 years
37-75kg (81.6-165lbs)
null
null
null
null
Hyena, Lion, Crocodile
Mammal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Grass, Seeds, Flowers
null
null
null
null
null
Grass
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Imperial Moth
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Lepidoptera
Saturniidae
Eacles
Eacles imperialis
Central-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
deciduous, mixed, and coniferous forests
Herbivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
univoltine
GreyYellowWhiteDark BrownOrangePurplePinkLight-Brown
Exoskeleton
null
Approximately one week
null
3.14-6.88 inches
null
null
null
Birds, mammals and insects
null
null
null
null
null
North-America
South-America
null
3-7 inches
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
oak, hickory, walnut, sycamore, basswood, maple, honey locust, chokecherry, sumac, sweet gum, sassafras, elm, beech, hornbeam, birch, alder, pine, spruce, hemlock, cedar, cypress, and juniper leaves
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Indian Cobra
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Elapidae
Naja
Naja naja
Asia
Rodents, lizards, and frogs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Indian cobra
null
null
null
null
BrownYellowBlackWhite
Scales
null
24 years
null
four to seven feet
null
null
12-20 eggs
null
reptile
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Indian Elephant
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Proboscidea
Elephantidae
Elephas
Elephas maximus indicus
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Rainforest and tropical woodland
Herbivore
1
Herd
null
null
null
Found throughout south-east Asia!
null
BrownGreyBlack
Leather
27 mph
55 - 70 years
3,000kg - 5,000kg (6,500lbs - 11,000lbs)
null
null
null
null
Human, Tiger
Mammal
2m - 3m (7ft - 10ft)
Long trunk and large feet
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Grass, Fruit, Roots
null
null
null
null
null
Grass
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Indian Giant Squirrel
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Rodentia
Sciuridae
Ratufa
Ratufa indica
Asia
insects, bird eggs
pup, kit, kitten
Solitary/Pairs
unknown
Deforestation
vibrant colors, large size
Malabar Giant Squirrel
28-35 days
Tropical forest
Omnivore
null
null
Indian giant squirrel
1
South Asia
null
null
BrownRedBlackWhitePurple
Fur
32 mph
20 years
1.5kg-2 kg (3.3lbs-4.4 lbs)
Head & body 25.4cm-45.7cm (10in-18in), Tail 40.6cm-60.9cm (16in-24in)
2-4 years
6 months
1-3
null
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
Indian Palm Squirrel
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Rodentia
Sciuridae
Funambulus
Funambulus Palmarum
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Thick forest and tropical jungles
Omnivore
3
Solitary
null
null
null
Natively found in parts of India and Sri Lanka!
null
BrownYellowTan
Fur
10 mph
2-4 years
100-120g (3.5-4.2oz)
null
null
null
null
Human, Snakes, Wildcats
Mammal
null
null
null
null
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Eggs, Fruit, Insects
null
null
null
null
null
Eggs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Indian Rhinoceros
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Perissodactyla
Rhinocerotidae
Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros Unicornis
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Tropical bushland, grassland and savannas
Herbivore
1
Solitary
null
null
null
Also known as the one-horned rhino!
null
BrownGreyBlack
Leather
30 mph
45-50 years
2,200kg - 3,000kg (4,900lbs - 6,600lbs)
1.7m - 2m (5.6ft - 6.6ft)
null
null
null
Human, Wild cats
Mammal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Grass, Fruit, Berries, Leaves
null
null
null
null
null
Grass
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Indian Star Tortoise
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Testudines
Testudinidae
Geochelone
Geochelone elegans
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Dry scrub forest
Herbivore
null
Solitary
null
null
null
Popular in the exotic pet trade!
null
BrownYellowBlackTanGreen
Scales
0.3 mph
30 - 80 years
1.3kg - 2.2kg (3lbs - 4.9lbs)
20cm - 30cm (8in - 12in)
null
null
null
Birds, Reptiles, Humans
Reptile
null
High domed, star patterned protective shell
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
7
null
null
Grasses, Fruits, Flowers
null
null
null
null
null
Grasses
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Indigo Snake
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Colubridae
Drymarchon
Drymarchon couperi
North-America
Snakes, mammals, reptiles
null
Solitary
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
4 to 12
null
Indigo snake
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
7 to 9 feet
null
null
null
null
null
Snakes, mammals, reptiles
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Indochinese Tiger
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Panthera
Panthera Tigris Corbetti
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Secluded mountainous forests
Carnivore
2
Solitary
null
null
null
Now thought to be extinct in China!
null
BlackWhiteOrange
Fur
60 mph
18 - 25 years
100kg - 195kg (221lbs - 430lbs)
null
null
null
null
Human
Mammal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Deer, Cattle, Wild Boar
null
null
null
null
null
Deer
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Indri
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Primates
Indriidae
Indri
Indri indri
Africa
Fruits, Flowers, Leaves
Infant
Troop
10,000
Habitat loss
null
Babakoto
4 - 5 months
Lowland rainforest
Herbivore
1
Diurnal
Indri
1
Eastern Madagascar
The largest species of Lemur!
Mammal
BrownGreyBlackWhite
Fur
20 mph
15 - 22 years
6kg - 9.5kg (13lbs - 21lbs)
null
8 - 9 years
8 months
null
Fossa, Hawks, Snakes
null
64cm - 72cm (25in - 28in)
Black and white markings and loud, prolonged vocal calls
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Insect
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
null
null
null
Insecta
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
Bugs
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Pests
null
null
null
null
null
Exoskeleton
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Antarctica
Asia
Central-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Eurasia
null
null
Europe
North-America
Oceania
null
South-America
null
Irish Doodle
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
Irish Setter
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis Lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Irish Setter
null
null
Can live for up to 16 years!
Gun Dog
null
Hair
null
16 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
Irish 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
RedCaramel
Hair
null
11-13 years
27 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Intelligent, lively, dominant
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Irish Water Spaniel
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
its smooth "rat tail."
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BrownDark BrownChocolateBlack-Brown
Hair
null
average 10-12 years.
null
null
null
null
4-12 puppies.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Irish WolfHound
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis Lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Irish WolfHound
null
null
Sweet-tempered, patient and thoughtful!
South
null
Hair
null
9 years
54kg (120lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Italian Greyhound
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Italian Greyhound
null
null
null
null
GreyYellowFawnRedBlueBlackTanChocolate
Hair
null
15 years
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Ivory-billed woodpecker
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Piciformes
Picidae
Campephilus
Campephilus principalis
Central-America
Berries, nuts, seeds, and insects
null
null
Unknown
Deforestation
The ivory-colored bill
null
null
Forests and swamps
Omnivore
null
null
Ivory-Billed Woodpecker
1
United States and Cuba
null
null
RedBlackWhite
Feathers
null
Around 20 years
450-570g
19-21 inches
null
null
null
Raccoons, snakes, owls, crows, and hawks
Bird
null
null
null
null
North-America
null
null
31in
2 weeks
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hollowed trees
5 weeks
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Jacana
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Charadriiformes
Jacanidae
Jacana Brisson
Jacanidae
Africa
Insects, snails, worms, crabs, fish, mollusks, and seeds
null
null
millions
habitat loss
The long legs and feet
Lilly trotters or lotus birds
null
wetlands
Omnivore
null
null
jacana
8
Asia, Africa, Australia, and Central and South America
null
null
BrownYellowRedBlackWhiteGreen
null
null
null
one to nine ounces
null
null
null
null
Otters, turtles, crocodiles, snakes, birds of prey, and fish
bird
six to 12 inches
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Oceania
20 inches
22-28 days
null
3
null
null
null
null
null
null
floating islands
50-60 days
null
null
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Jack Russell
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Jack Russel
null
null
Intelligent, athletic and fearless!
Terrier
null
Hair
null
12 - 14 years
15 pounds
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Jackabee
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
BrownWhiteTanCreamBeige
Hair
null
12-16 years
30 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Friendly, intelligent, 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
Jackal
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis Aureus
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Grass plains and dry woodland
Carnivore
5
Pack
null
null
null
Can maintain speeds of 16 km/h!
null
BrownGreyWhiteTan
Fur
20 mph
8-15 years
6.8-11kg (15-24lbs)
null
null
null
null
Hyena, Leopard, Eagles
Mammal
null
null
null
null
Asia
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Antelope, Reptiles, Insects
null
null
null
null
null
Antelope
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Jackdaw
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Corvidae
null
null
Asia
Seeds, fruits, insects, spiders, snails, carrion, and bird eggs
null
null
Around 100 million
Predators
The silvery white plumage around the neck
Jackerdaw, sea crow, cawdaw, caddy
null
Farmlands, woodlands, cliffs, and urban environments
Omnivore
null
null
Jackdaw
1
Eurasia
null
null
GreyBlackWhitePurpleSilver
Feathers
25 mph
5 years on average
8 ounces
null
null
null
null
Birds of prey, stoats, weasels, polecats, cats, and rodents
Bird
13 inches
null
null
null
Eurasia
Europe
null
27in
17-18 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hollow cavities
A month
null
null
null
1
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Jackrabbit
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Lagomorpha
Leporidae
Lepus
Lepus californicus
Central-America
Grass, twigs, bark
Leveret
Solitary
null
Habitat loss
Long ears
hare
41-47 days
Desert, savanna, grassland
Herbivore
null
null
Black-tailed jackrabbit
6
United States, Mexico
null
solitary
BrownBlackWhite
Fur
45 mph
five to eight years
three to six pounds
up to two feet
243 days
14 to 21 days
one to six
coyotes, red-tailed hawks, bobcats
mammal
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
Jackson’s Chameleon
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Chamaeleonidae
Trioceros
Trioceros jacksonii
Africa
Insects, centipedes, isopods, millipedes, spiders, lizards, birds, and snails.
Hatchlings
Solitary
null
Natural predators and adult chameleons
Three horns
Trioceros
5-6 months
Woodlands, forests
Carnivore
null
null
Jackson’s chameleon, Jackson's horned chameleon, three-horned chameleon, or Kikuyu three-horned chameleon
3
Hawaii, South-Central Africa
null
null
YellowBlueGreen
Scales
null
5-10 years
90 to 150 grams
9 to 13 inches
5 months
null
8-30 eggs
Carnivorous spiders, birds, snakes, monkeys, shrews, and parasites.
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
Jaguar
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Panthera
Panthera onca
Central-America
Deer, Capybara, Tapir
Cub
Solitary
15,000
Hunting and habitat loss
Beautiful rosetted fur pattern
null
90 - 105 days
Rainforest, swamp and floodplains
Carnivore
3
Crepuscular
Jaguar
1
Central and South America
The largest feline on the American continent!
Mammal
BrownYellowBlackWhiteTan
Fur
50 mph
12 - 15 years
36kg - 160kg (79lbs - 350lbs)
1.1m - 1.9m (43in - 75in)
3 - 4 years
3 months
null
null
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
Jaguarundi Cat
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Herpailurus
Herpailurus yagouaroundi
Central-America
Rabbits, frogs, fish, mice
Kitten
Solitary
null
Hunting
Light amber colored eyes
Otter cat and weasel cat
70-75 days
Woodland, swamp, savannah, scrubland
Carnivore
null
null
Jaguarundi
8
Central and South America
null
Solitary
BrownGreyRed
Hair
40 mph
15 years
null
3-4 feet (head to end of tail)
2 years
6 weeks
1-4
Coyote, mountain lion, humans
Mammal
10-14 inches, shoulder height
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
Japanese Beetle
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Coleoptera
Scarabaeidae
Popillia
Popillia japonica
Asia
null
Larvae or grubs
Swarm
Millions (unknown population)
Natural predators and insecticide.
Metallic green and copper body.
null
1-2 weeks (from laying eggs to hatching)
Forests, grasslands, farms, cities, and anywhere they can eat.
Herbivore
null
null
Japanese beetle
1
Native to Asia, but also found in Canada and United States
null
Large groups and swarms
GreenGolden
Exoskeleton
null
Approximately 1 year (varies by temperature)
0.0825 grams
15 mm
2 weeks after hatching
null
1-5 eggs
Wild birds, raccoons, moles, spiders, other insects.
Insect
null
null
null
null
Europe
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Plant life and fruits
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Japanese Chin
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Japanese Chin
null
null
Alert, intelligent and independent!
Herd
null
Hair
null
14 years
4kg (8lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Japanese Macaque
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Primates
Cercopithecidae
Macaca
Macaca fuscata
Asia
Fruit, Young Leaves, Seeds
Infant
Troop
50,000
Habitat loss
Red and human-like, naked face
Snow Monkey
5 - 6 months
Tropical forest and mountains
Omnivore
1
Diurnal
Japanese Macaque
2
Throughout Japan
Has cheek pouches for storing food!
Mammal
BrownGrey
Fur
null
25 - 32 years
5kg - 14kg (11lbs - 31lbs)
null
4 - 5 years
20 months
null
Human, Wolf, Feral Dog
null
80cm - 95cm (31.5in - 37.5in)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Japanese Spitz
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
Pure white coat with a mane-like neck.
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
White
Hair
null
10-16 years
10-25 pounds
null
null
null
null
null
null
12-15 inches
null
Charming, playful, affectionate, 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
Japanese Squirrel
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Rodentia
Sciuridae
Sciurus
Sciurus lis
Asia
null
Kits
Solitary
Unknown
Habitat loss
The big, bushy tail
null
40 days
Mixed forests
Omnivore
null
null
Japanese Squirrel
1
Japan
null
null
BrownGreyRedWhite
Hair
null
Up to 15 years
250-310g (9-11oz)
16-22cm (6-8.5in) in body length, not including the tail
300 days
60 days
2-6 kits
Foxes, martens, crows, raptors, and domesticated cats and dogs
Mammal
Up to 15cm (6in)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Seeds, buds, fruits, fungi, flowers, and insects
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Japanese Terrier
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BlackWhiteTan
Hair
null
12-15 years
10 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Loving, affectionate, cheerful
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Javan Rhinoceros
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Perissodactyla
Rhinocerotidae
Rhinoceros
Rhinoceros Sondaicus
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Tropical bushland, grassland and rainforest
Herbivore
1
Solitary
null
null
null
Only has a 25cm long horn!
null
BrownGreyBlack
Leather
30 mph
30-45 years
900kg - 2,300kg (2,000lbs - 5,100lbs)
3.1m- 3.2m (10ft - 10.5ft)
null
null
null
Human, Wild cats
Mammal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Grass, Fruit, Berries, Leaves
null
null
null
null
null
Grass
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Javanese
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Felis
Felis catus
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
7
null
Javanese
null
null
Features that closely resemble a Siamese cat!
Longhair
BrownFawnRedBlueWhiteCreamLilac
Hair
null
8-12 years
5-9 pounds
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Loving, gentle 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
Jellyfish
Animalia
Cnidaria
Scyphozoa
Semaeostomeae
Cyaneidae
null
null
Ocean
Small fish, plants, fish eggs, larvae, other small marine creatures
null
Group
900 million, as of 1990
Sharks, birds, tuna, and sea anemone
Tentacles hanging from the body that help aid the jellyfish's stinging characteristics
null
Hatches within one day
All oceans on planet earth
Carnivore
100
Group
Jellyfish
null
null
Have tentacles around their mouths!
null
YellowRedBlueWhiteGreenOrangePurplePink
Smooth
5 mph
Three to Six months
20-400g (0.7-14oz)
0.5 inches to 16 inches, though they can grow to 7 feet
null
null
null
Sharks, birds, tuna, and sea anemone
Cnidaria
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Small fish, plants, fish eggs, larvae, other small marine creatures
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null