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Jerboa
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Rodentia
Dipodidae
null
null
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Deserts and steppes
Omnivore
null
Crepuscularterrestrial
null
null
Asia and Northern Africa
Tiny rodent with a kangaroo-like jump!
Mammal
null
null
null
null
0.8 to 1.3 ounces
null
null
null
null
Owls, foxes, cats and snakes
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
Jonah Crab
Animalia
Arthropoda
Malacostraca
Decapoda
Cancridae
Cancer
Cancer borealis
North-America
Mussels (especially blue mussels), arthropods, snails, and certain species of algae
null
Solitary
Unknown
Unknown
Light spots and black-tipped claws
White leggers
9-14 days
Rock, clay, sand, mud
Carnivore
null
null
Jonah crab
1
null
null
null
null
Shell
null
1-5 years
12-19oz
null
null
null
null
Seagulls, otters, alligators, sharks, rays, and bony fish, and humans
Crustacean
null
Spotted color
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
Joro Spider
Animalia
Arthropoda
Arachnida
Araneae
Araneidae
Trichonephila
Trichonephila clavata
Asia
Insects
Baby or spiderling
Group
null
Humans
Extremely long legs with large abdomen
null
2-4 months
Anywhere warm and humid
Carnivore
null
null
joro spider
1
Southeast Asia, though it is an invasive species in some parts of the United States
null
group
BrownYellowRedBlueBlack
Exoskeleton
null
one year
null
0.7-2.5 cm
2-3 months
Birth
400-500
Any mammals that eat spiders and other insects
Arachnid
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Jumping Spider
Animalia
Arthropoda
Arachnida
Araneae
Salticidae
null
null
Africa
Other spiders, insects, baby lizards
Spiderling
Solitary
billions
Pesticides, climate change
Their large eyes
null
Two to three weeks
Tropical and temperate forests, intertidal zones, mountains, deserts, scrubland, fields, human habitation
Carnivore
null
null
Jumping spider
6,000
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Central America, South America
null
null
BrownGreyYellowRedBlueBlackWhiteTanGreen
null
12.43 mph
six months to two years
null
0.2 to 0.98 inches
In the first spring and summer of life, or around the sixth to eighth molt
38 days in the case of Toxeus magnus
30 to 600
Mantises, spider wasps, mammals, birds, lizards other spiders
arachnid
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
Junglefowl
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Galliformes
Phasianidae
Gallus
null
Asia
worms, slugs, insects, mice, small lizards, and frogs
null
null
Unknown
Crossbreeding with domestic chickens
Bright colors, red crest in males
Wild chicken, bankiva, bankiva fowl
null
Field edges, forests, scrubland, mountains, islands
Omnivore
null
null
Junglefowl
4
South Asia, Southeast Asia
null
null
BrownYellowRedBlueBlackWhiteGoldPurple
Feathers
null
3-14 years in the wild, 10-30 years in captivity
24-51oz; female 17-40oz
Male 26-30in, female 14-18in
null
null
null
Birds of prey, land-dwelling carnivorous animals
Phasanid, bird
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Male 26-32in, female 14-25in
18-26 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Underbrush
1 year
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Kai Ken
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
Their brindle coat
Tiger dog
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
GreyRedBlack
Hair
null
14-16
25-45+ pounds
null
null
null
null
null
null
17-22 inches
null
Friendly, 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
Kakapo
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Psittaciformes
Nestoridae
Strigops
Strigops habroptilus
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Areas of natural vegetation and dense jungle
Herbivore
2
Solitary
null
null
null
The heaviest species of parrot in the world!
null
BrownGreen
Feathers
null
50-65 years
2-4kg (4.5-9lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
Bird
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
A few feet
30 days
null
6
null
null
Rimu fruit, Flowers, Roots, Seeds
null
null
null
Hollow logs or crevices
3.5 months
Rimu fruit
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Kangal
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
Anatolian Shepherd
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
GreyFawnBlackGoldCream
Hair
null
null
null
null
null
null
5-10 puppies
null
null
null
Dark muzzle and ears
Loyal, protective, calm
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Sivas, Turkey
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Kangaroo
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Diprotodontia
Macropodidae
null
null
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Dry forests, desert and grassland
Omnivore
2
Sociable
null
null
null
Females have a deep pouch on their front!
null
BrownGreyTan
Fur
35 mph
4-10 years
18-95kg (40-200lbs)
null
null
null
null
Human, Dingo
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
Kangaroo Rat
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Rodentia
Heteromyidae
Dipodomys
null
Central-America
Insects such as grasshoppers
Pup, pinkie or kitten
Solitary
null
Habitat destruction and fragmentation
Their powerful hind legs
Rat kangaroo, desert rat
22 to 27 days
Desert
Omnivore
null
null
Kangaroo rat
22
Deserts
null
null
BrownWhiteDark Grey
Fur
5 mph
2 to 5 years though some giant kangaroo rats have been known to live for over 9 years
4.5 ounces
As long as 14 inches, with an 8-inch tail and 6-inch body. Males are larger than females.
About 100 days
22 to 25 days
One to seven babies, though the average litter contains three.
null
null
2 to 4 inches at the shoulder
null
null
null
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Seeds and grasses. Some species eat insects and other types of vegetation.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Keel-Billed Toucan
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Piciformes
Ramphastidae
Ramphastos
Ramphastos sulfuratus
Central-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lowland rainforest and tropical forest borders
Omnivore
null
Sociable
null
null
null
It's beak can reach nearly 20 cm long!
null
YellowRedBlackGreenOrange
Feathers
39 mph
15 - 20 years
2.1kg - 4kg (4.7lbs - 8.8lbs)
null
null
null
null
Human, Weasels, Large Birds
Bird
42cm - 55cm (17in - 22in)
Small body and enormous colourful beak
null
null
South-America
null
null
109cm - 152cm (43in - 60in)
16-20 days
null
3
null
null
Fruit, Eggs, Insects
null
null
null
Tree cavities
8-9 weeks
Fruit
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Keeshond
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
Fur
null
13-15 years
34-45lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Alert & 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
Kenyan Sand Boa
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Boidae
Gongylophis
Gongylophis colubrinus
Africa
Small mammals, lizards, birds
Snakelets
null
Unknown
Habitat destruction, over-collection for pet trade
Beautiful colorations
East African sand boa, Egyptian sand boa, sand boa, Kenyan sand boa
4 months
Semi-desert, scrubland, savannas, prefers loose soil
Carnivore
null
Nocturnal
Kenyan sand boa
2
Northern and Eastern Africa
A popular pet snake that comes in dozens of morphs!
Reptiles
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
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
Kerry Blue 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
GreyBlueBlackSilver
Hair
null
13 – 15 years
40 pounds
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Smart 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
Kestrel
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Falconiformes
Falconidae
Falco
Falco sparverius
Africa
Small rodents, lizards, insects, birds, and eggs
null
null
9.2 million
Starvation
Hunting behavior of hovering and diving
Grasshopper hawk, killy hawk, short-winged hawk, windhover, house hawk, and rusty-crowned falcon
null
Open countryside
Carnivore
3-7
null
Sparrowhawk
15
North America, most of South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
null
null
BrownBlack
null
39 mph
5 years in the wild, 17 years in captivity
2.8-6.5oz
8.7-15in
null
null
null
Larger birds of prey, snakes, fire ants, and cats
Bird
Unknown
null
null
null
Asia
Europe
North-America
20-31in
30 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Natural cavities, other birds' nests, nesting boxes
The next spring (adults molt in the fall)
null
null
South-America
1
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Keta Salmon
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Salmoniformes
Salmonidae
Oncorhynchus
Oncorhynchus keta
Ocean
Smaller fish, zooplankton, insects, comb jellies, squid, mollusks, tunicates
null
School
in the millions
Climate change, habitat loss or degradation
The blood red slash down the side of a breeding male
Chum salmon, dog salmon, silverbrite salmon, white salmon, autumn salmon, damaha fish
3-4 months
Oceans, estuaries, coastal streams
Carnivore
null
null
Chum salmon, keta salmon
1
null
null
null
BlueGreenSilverOlive
Scales
7 mph
3-5 years
null
null
null
null
null
Bears, humans, other fish, shorebirds, killer whales, sea lions, seals, stonefly larvae
fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Brackish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Key Deer
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Cervidae
Odocoileus
Odocoileus virginianus
North-America
none
fawn
Solitary
700-800
vehicle collisions
small size
toy deer
7 months
pine rocklands, woodlands, wetlands
Herbivore
null
null
key deer
1
Florida Keys
null
herd
BrownWhiteGrey-Brown
Fur
26 mph
7-9 years
44-85 pounds
null
6 months- 1.5 years
12-16 weeks
1
Alligator, Crocodile
null
24-32 inches
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Kiko Goat
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Bovidae
Capra
Capra aegagrus Hircus
North-America
null
kid
null
null
Humans
null
null
155 days
Farmland
Herbivore
null
Herd
Kiko goat
1
New Zealand, southeastern United States
null
Herd
BrownBlackWhiteCream
Fur
null
8-12 years
250-300 pounds
null
12-18 months
60-90 days
2-3 kids (twins or triplets)
Coyotes, bears, bobcats, foxes, eagles, and mountain lions.
null
26-37 inches
null
Friendly, docile, independent
null
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Grass, hay, and other natural foliage around habitat.
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Killer Whale
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Cetacea
Delphinidae
Orcinus
Orcinus orca
Ocean
null
null
Pod
null
null
null
null
null
Ocean and coastal waters worldwide
Carnivore
1
Pod
null
null
null
Typically consumes over 200 kg of food a day!
null
BlackWhite
Smooth
30 mph
50-60 years
6,804-8,618kg (15,000-19,000lbs)
null
null
null
null
Human, Larger Sharks
Mammal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Seal, Fish, Squid
Salt
null
null
null
null
Seal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Kinder Goat
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Bovidae
Capra
Capra aegagrus hircus
North-America
null
Kid
Herd
3000
Predators
Black stripe on back
null
140 to 150 days
Farms, pastures
Herbivore
null
null
Kinder goat
1
U.S., Canada and Brazil
null
Ungulate
BrownGreyBlackWhite
Hair
null
15 years
115 to 150lbs
null
4 to 10 months
6 to 8 weeks
3 or more
null
null
2 to 3 feet
null
null
null
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Saltwater
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
King Cobra
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Elapidae
Ophiophagus
Ophiophagus hannah
Asia
Lizards, birds, other snakes
Hatchlings
null
Unknown
Poaching, habitat loss
An expanding hood
hamadryad
66-105 days
Forest, shrublands, wetlands
Carnivore
null
Diurnal
King Cobra
20
South and southeast Asia
null
Solitary
BrownYellowBlackGreen
Scales
12 mph
About 20 years
null
null
null
null
21 to 40 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
King Crab
Animalia
Arthropoda
Malacostraca
Decapoda
Lithodidae
Lopholithodes
Lopholithodes Mandtii
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Cold coastal waters and continental shelves
Carnivore
7
Solitary
null
null
null
Can have a leg span of nearly 2 meters!
null
RedBlueOrange
Shell
7 mph
15-30 years
2-8kg (4.4-18lbs)
null
null
null
null
Human, Larger Fish, Octopus
Crustacean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Molluscs, Fish, Sea Urchin
null
null
null
null
null
Molluscs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
King Penguin
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Sphenisciformes
Spheniscidae
Aptenodytes
Aptenodytes patagonicus
Antarctica
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Rocky Antarctic Islands
Carnivore
1
Colony
null
null
null
More than 2 million breeding pairs!
null
GreyYellowBlackWhite
Feathers
null
15 - 20 years
11kg - 16kg (24lbs - 35lbs)
null
null
null
null
Leopard Seal, Killer Whale, Sharks
Bird
60cm - 90cm (24in - 35in)
Large body size with yellow markings on head
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
King Shepherd
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BrownFawnRedBlack
Hair
null
11 years
150 Lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hard-working 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
King Snake
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Colubridae
Lampropeltis
Lampropeltis elapsoides
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Carnivore
3-29 eggs
null
Kingsnake
null
null
null
null
BrownYellowRedBlackWhite
null
null
10-15 years
null
36-60 inches
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
King Vulture
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Accipitriformes
Cathartidae
Sarcoramphus
Sarcoramphus papa
Central-America
null
null
null
10,000
Habitat loss
null
null
null
Forests, savannas, and grasslands
Omnivore
null
null
King Vulture
1
Central and South America
null
null
GreyYellowRedBlackWhiteOrange
Feathers
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Cats and snakes
Bird
null
null
null
null
North-America
South-America
null
1.8-2m (70-78in)
50-60 days
null
1
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hollow tree cavities
4-18 months
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Kingfisher
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Coraciiformes
Alcedines
null
null
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lowland freshwater areas and river estuaries
Omnivore
null
Solitary
null
null
null
Inhabits wetlands and woodlands worldwide!
null
BrownYellowRedBlueBlackGreenOrange
Feathers
25 mph
6 - 10 years
10g - 170g (0.4oz - 6oz)
null
null
null
null
Foxes, Snakes, Raccoons
Bird
10cm - 37.5cm (4in - 15in)
Small body and long, sharp and straight beaks
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
Up to 2 feet
2 to 4 weeks
null
4
null
null
Fish, Shrimp, Insects, Tadpoles
null
null
null
Burrows
3 to 8 weeks
Fish
null
Europe
1
null
North-America
Ocean
South-America
null
null
null
Kinkajou
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Procyonidae
Potos
Potos flavus
Central-America
null
null
Group
Deforestation
null
Long prehensile tail, which acts as a sort of third limb that can grip objects or branches.
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
Central and South America
null
null
BrownGold
Fur
null
23 years
3 to 10 pounds
16 to 30 inches long, its tail adds another 15 to 22 inches
null
null
1
Humans
Mammal
null
null
null
null
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fruit, small mammals or insects
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Kirtland’s snake
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Colubridae
Clonophis
Clonophis kirtlandii
North-America
Earthworms, slugs, small reptiles, and frogs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Carnivore
null
null
Kirtland’s Water Snake
null
null
null
null
BrownRedDark BrownOrangePink
Scales
null
null
null
14-28 inches
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Kishu
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Asia
null
Puppy
null
null
null
null
Kishu-Ken and Kishu-Inu
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Kishu
null
null
null
null
RedWhiteBrindle
Hair
null
10-13 years
null
null
null
null
2-5 puppies
null
Mammal
null
null
Loyal and earnest
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Japan
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Kit Fox
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Vulpes
Vulpes macrotis merriam
Central-America
kangaroo rat, cottontail, jackrabbit, reptiles, insects, birds
pup
Solitary
null
habitat destruction, competition from coyotes
tiny bodies and enormous ears
null
49 - 55 days
desert, grasslands
Omnivore
null
null
kit fox
1
Southwest United States, North and Central Mexico
null
solitary
GreyYellowBlackWhite
Fur
25 mph
seven years in the wild. 12 years in captivity
4.5 to five pounds
20 inches (body), 12 inches (tail)
10 months
eight weeks
one to seven pups
coyotes, bobcats, red foxes, birds of prey
mammal
nine to 12 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
Kiwi
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Struthioniformes
Apterygidae
Apteryx
null
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Forests and dense woodland
Omnivore
null
Solitary
null
null
null
Only found in the forests of New Zealand!
null
BrownGreyWhite
Feathers
12 mph
8 - 12 years
1.3kg - 3.3kg (2.6lbs - 7.3lbs)
null
null
null
null
Foxes, Dogs, Cats
Bird
25cm - 45cm (9.8in - 17in)
Round body and long, sharp and straight beaks
null
null
null
null
null
An inch per wing
75 to 85 days
null
2
null
null
Worms, Spiders, Insects, Fruit
null
null
null
Burrows in the ground
Shortly after birth
Worms
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Koala
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Diprotodontia
Phascolarctidae
Phascolarctos
Phascolarctos cinereus
Oceania
Eucalyptus leaves
Joey
Solitary
Stable
Habitat loss and disease
Large, wide head and tufted, round ears
Koala Bear
35 days
Eucalyptus, inland and coastal forests
Herbivore
1
Nocturnal
Koala
3
south-eastern Australia
Spends up to 80% of the time sleeping or resting!
Mammal
GreyBlackWhiteGrey-Brown
Fur
2 mph
15 - 20 years
4kg - 15kg (8.8lbs - 33lbs)
null
2 years
6 - 7 months
null
Birds of Prey, Dingo, Human
null
60cm - 85cm (24in - 34in)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Kodkod
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Leopardus
Leopardus guigna
South-America
Rodents, birds, reptiles, and insects
Kittens
Solitary
6,000-92,000 mature individuals
Habitat loss
The black spots and stripes all over the body
Güiña, guigna, or Chilean cat
72-78 days
Mountain or coastal forests
Carnivore
null
null
Kodkod
1
Chile and Argentina
null
null
BrownBlackWhite
Fur
null
11 years
2-2.5kg (4.4-5.5lbs.)
40-52cm (15-20in)
2 years
null
1-4 kittens
null
Mammal
25cm (10in)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Koi Fish
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Cypriniformes
Cyprinidae
Cyprinus
Cyprinus rubrofuscus "koi"
Asia
Aquatic insects and their larvae, crustaceans, worms, its own young
null
School
Hundreds of thousands, at least
null
Its beauty
Nishikigoi, koi carp
Four to seven days
Private and public bodies of fresh water
Omnivore
null
null
Koi fish
1
null
null
null
GreyYellowRedBlackWhiteGreenOrangeSilver
Scales
null
25 to 200 years
35 pounds
39 inches
null
null
null
Wading birds such as herons, small mammalian carnivores
Fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fresh
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
7.0 to 8.5
null
null
null
null
null
null
Komodo Dragon
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Varanidae
Varanus
Varanus komodoensis
Asia
Pigs, Deer, Water Buffalo
Pup
Solitary
3,000 - 5,000
Hunting and habitat loss
Long and deep forked tongue to taste the air
Komodo Monitor
null
Open woodland and hillsides
Carnivore
20
Diurnal
Komodo Dragon
1
Komodo National Park
Only found on five Indonesian islands
Reptile
BrownGreyCream
Scales
11 mph
25 - 40 years
70kg - 150kg (150lbs - 300lbs)
2m - 3.1m (6.6ft - 10.3ft)
5 years
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
8 -9 months
null
null
null
null
null
null
On hatching
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Kooikerhondje
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
RedWhite
Hair
null
12 to 14 years.
24 pounds
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Affable, alert, 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
Kookaburra
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Coraciiformes
Alcedinidae
Dacelo
null
Oceania
insects, reptiles, crustaceans, small birds, rodents, frogs
null
null
unknown
habitat loss
laugh-like sound
laughing kookaburra, bushman's alarm clock
null
woodlands, wetlands
Carnivore
null
null
kookaburra
4
Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, New Guinea
null
null
BrownGreyBlueBlackWhiteCream
Feathers
20 mph
null
13oz-16oz (0.8lb-1lb)
38cm-42cm (15in-17in)
null
null
null
birds of prey, large reptiles, quolls, foxes, pet cats, humans
bird
39cm-42cm (15.4in-16.5in)
null
null
null
null
null
null
64cm-66cm (25in-26in)
25-29 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
trees
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Koolie
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
RedBlueBlackWhiteChocolateMulti-colored
Hair
null
18 years
55lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Quiet, 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
Kori Bustard
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Otidiformes
Otididae
Ardeotis
Ardeotis kori
Africa
Insects, small mammals, mollusks, lizards, bird eggs, nestlings, carrion
null
null
Unknown
Livestock farming and ranching, hunting and trapping, service and utility lines
Crest
Christmas turkey, Kalahari Kentucky
null
Open grasslands
Omnivore
null
null
Kori bustard
2
Africa
null
null
BrownGreyBlackWhite
Feathers
null
26-28 years
6.6-39.7lbs
2ft 11in-4ft 5in
null
null
null
Ground-dwelling predatory, carnivorous or omnivorous mammals, birds of prey
Bird
2.25-4.5ft
null
null
null
null
null
null
5ft 10in-7ft 3in
23-24 days
null
2
null
null
null
null
null
null
Open savanna
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Krill
Animalia
Arthropoda
Malacostraca
Euphausiacea
null
null
Euphausiacea
Ocean
Plankton
null
Swarm
Trillions
Changing climate and habitat
The bioluminescent body
null
A few days
Coastal and deep ocean regions
Omnivore
null
null
Krill
null
null
null
null
GreyBlue
Hard Outer Shell
null
Up to six years
Less than an ounce
Up to 2.4 inches
null
null
null
Whales, seals, birds, fish, and humans
Crustacean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Salt
null
null
null
null
Both plants and animals, depending on the species
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Kudu
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Bovidae
Tragelaphus
Tragelaphus Strepsiceros
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Shrub woodland and savanna plains
Herbivore
1
Herd
null
null
null
Lives in herds of up to 24 individuals!
null
BrownGreyRed
Hair
60 mph
8-14 years
120-256kg (265-565lbs)
null
null
null
null
Lions, Leopards, Wild Dogs
Mammal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Leaves, Herbs, Fruit, Flowers
null
null
null
null
null
Leaves
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Kuvasz
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
White
Hair
null
10 – 12 years
115 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Brave, loyal, and fearless
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Labahoula
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
North-America
null
Puppy
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hair
null
10-14 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
Louisiana
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Labmaraner
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
BrownGreyYellowBlack
Hair
null
10-12 years
90 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
Labradane
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
Labradoodle
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis Lupus
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Labradoodle
null
null
Friendly and energetic mix-breed!
Hybrid Dog
null
Hair
null
12 years
34kg (75lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Labrador Retriever
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
Labrador Retriever
null
null
Well-balanced, friendly and versatile!
Gun Dog
null
Hair
null
15 years
34kg (75lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Labraheeler
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
RedBlueBlackWhiteBrindleCream
null
null
10-12 years
80 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Loving, affectionate, 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
Ladybug
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Coleoptera
Coccinellidae
null
null
Africa
Insects such as aphids, thrips, caterpillars, beetle larvae, scale insects, spider mites, mealybugs, other ladybirds, greenfly, small insects
Larvae
Solitary
At least millions. Conservation status is not evaluated but the insect is not in danger of extinction.
Careless use of insecticides
Its brightly colored and patterned elytra
Ladybird, lady beetle
Five to eight days
Gardens, forests, yards, hedgerows, meadows, pastures, abandoned weedy places
Carnivore
null
null
Ladybird, ladybug
6,000
Worldwide
null
null
BrownYellowRedBlackWhiteOrangePink
Shell
null
1-2 years
About 0.007 ounces
.08 to 0.4 of an inch
3-7 weeks
null
Three to 300 eggs
Birds, Rodents, Reptiles, Insects, dragonflies, frogs, toads, wasps, spiders, stink bugs, assassin bugs
Insect
null
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Aphids
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Lake Sturgeon
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Acipenseriformes
Acipenseridae
Acipenser
Acipenser fulvescens
null
Worms, insect larvae, leeches, mollusks, amphipods
null
Pod
About 30,000, largest population in Lake Michigan. The fish’s conservation status is least concern.
Pollution, over-harvesting, climate change
Its prehistoric looks
Rock sturgeon, esturgeon jaune, nameo
six days
Freshwater rivers and lakes with pebbly bottoms
Carnivore
null
null
Lake sturgeon
1
null
null
null
GreyYellowWhiteGreenOlive
Boney Plates
null
82-152 years
null
null
null
null
null
Humans, silver lampreys and sea lampreys
Fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fresh
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
6.0-8.0
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lakeland 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
RedBlueBlackBlonde
Hair
null
12 – 16 years
17 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Smart and lively
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
LaMancha Goat
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Bovidae
Capra
Capra aegagrus hircus
North-America
null
Buckling, doeling, yearling
Herd
Unknown
Predators
Tiny ears
American Lamancha
150 days
Farms, pastures
Herbivore
null
null
LaMancha Goat
1
U.S.
null
Artiodactyl
BrownGreyBlackWhite
Hair
null
7 to 10 years
Average 150 to 165 for males, 125 to 130 for females
3 to 3 ½ feet
9 months to 1 year
3 weeks
1 to 3
Wild dogs, cougars, wolves, raptors
null
2 to 3 feet
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lamprey
Animalia
Chordata
Hyperoartia
Petromyzontiformes
null
null
null
Ocean
Lake fish
null
null
null
Population control methods
Jawless, round, sucker-like mout
Vampire fish
10 to 13 days
Rivers, lakes, oceans
Carnivore
null
null
Lamprey
1
null
null
null
BrownYellowOlive
Skin
10.18 mph
6 years
5.1 pounds
14” to 24”
null
null
null
Brown trout, walleye
Fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Salt
null
null
null
null
Feeds on blood
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lancashire Heeler
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
The "Heeler smile."
null
null
null
Omnivore
2-5 puppies
null
null
null
null
null
null
BrownBlackTan
Hair
null
12-15 years
9-17 pounds
null
null
null
null
null
null
8-12 inches
null
Intelligent, adaptable, 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
Lappet-faced Vulture
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Accipitriformes
Accipitridae
Torgos
Torgos tracheliotos
Africa
Smaller birds, mammals, insects and reptiles
null
null
null
Poisoning by humans, loss of prey due to habitat disruption
The “lappets” on its head that give the bird its name
Nubian vulture, African eared vulture
null
Deserts, dry savannas, dry scrub, mountain slopes, wadis
Carnivore
null
null
Lappet-Faced Vulture
1
Africa and the Middle East
null
null
BlackWhitePinkLight-Brown
Feathers
29 mph
40 to 50 years
9.7 to 20.7 pounds
37 to 45 inches
null
null
1
Humans
Bird
null
null
null
null
Asia
null
null
8.2 to 9.5 feet
Seven to eight weeks
null
1
null
null
null
null
null
null
At the top of a tree
125 to 135 days
null
null
null
1
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lapponian Herder
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
puppy
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BrownGreyBlack
Hair
null
10-14 years
null
null
null
null
5-8 puppies
null
mammal
null
long, muscular dog
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
finlandc
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lawnmower Blenny
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Blenniiformes
Blenniidae
Salarias
Salarias fasciatus
Africa
Algae
null
Mainly solitary
Unknown
Bigger fish
Color-changing body, smooth lips, tentacle-like extremities, fat belly.
Jeweled Rockskipper, algae blenny, banded blenny, banded-jeweled blenny, barred blenny, lineated blenny, lined blenny, painted blenny, sailfin blenny.
Unknown
Rocky substrate
Herbivore
null
null
Jeweled Blenny
null
null
null
null
BrownRedBlueWhiteTanOrange
Scales
null
2-5 years
Unknown
14 cm
null
null
null
Any larger fish
Fish
null
null
null
null
Oceania
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Algae
null
null
null
8 – 8.4
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lazarus Lizard
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Lacertidae
Podarcis
Podarcis muralis
Europe
Insects
null
Solitary
Unknown
Birds, domestic cats, and snakes.
null
Birds, domestic cats, and snakes.
null
Parks, rock walls, rocky environments, urban settings.
Carnivore
null
null
European wall lizard
1
North America, northern Italy, Europe.
null
Solitary
BrownGreyGreen
Scales
7 mph
7-10 years old
0.5 ounces
8 inches
2-3 years old
null
2-5 eggs
Birds, domestic cats, and snakes.
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
Leaf-Tailed Gecko
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Gekkonidae
Uroplatus
null
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Dense tropical jungle
Carnivore
null
Solitary
null
null
null
Only found on Madagascar!
null
BrownBlackTanGreen
Scales
30 mph
2 - 9 years
10g - 30g (0.35oz - 1oz)
10cm - 30cm (4in - 12in)
null
null
null
Owls, Rats, Snakes
Reptile
null
Sticky toes and broad, flattened tail
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
3
null
null
Spiders, Insects, Worms
null
null
null
null
null
Spiders
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Testudines
Dermochelyidae
Dermochelys
Dermochelys coriacea
Africa
jellyfish, sea squirts
eggs, hatchlings
Solitary except during mating season
less than 50,000
Humans, pollution, habitat loss, fishing vessel
Leather-like skin
Luth, leathery turtle, lute turtle, leatherbacks, leatherback turtle
2 months
moderate to tropical coastal ocean waters
Omnivore
100
null
Leatherback Sea Turtle
null
Oceans around the United States (including Hawaii ) , Puerto Rico , Indonesia , Africa
null
Ridley
GreyBlack
Leather
6 mph
up to 50 years
500 pounds to over 1 ton
7-8 feet
null
null
100
Crabs, racoons
Reptile
null
Leather-like skin and massive size
null
null
Asia
Central-America
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
Jellyfish
Salt
null
null
Land
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Leech
Animalia
Annelida
Clitellata
null
null
null
null
Africa
Fish, insects, mammals
Leech
Solitary
Unknown
Predators
Two suckers on one end
null
7 to 9 months
Freshwater ponds and lakes
Carnivore
null
null
Leech
680
Worldwide
null
null
GreenDark Brown
Skin
null
10 years
Under 1 ounce
½ inch to 18 inches
2 years
null
3 to 100
Fish
Invertebrate
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
Lemming
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Rodentia
Cricetidae
Lemmus
Lemmus Lemmus
Europe
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Arctic tundra and woodland areas
Herbivore
7
Solitary
null
null
null
Does not hibernate during the bitter Arctic winter!
null
BrownGreyWhite
Fur
3 mph
1-3 years
30-112g (1.1-4oz)
null
null
null
null
Owls, Foxes, Wolves
Mammal
null
null
null
null
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Seeds, Grass, Berries
null
null
null
null
null
Seeds
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lemur
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Primates
Lemuridae
null
Lemur Catta
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Dry forest and tropical jungle
Omnivore
3
Group
null
null
null
Natively found on the island of Madagascar!
null
BrownGreyBlackWhite
Fur
12 mph
10-14 years
0.03-10kg (0.06-22lbs)
null
null
null
null
Hawk, Fossa, Wild dogs
Mammal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fruit, Leaves, Insects
null
null
null
null
null
Fruit
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Leonberger
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
puppy
null
null
null
the dog's temperament
null
null
null
Omnivore
6 puppies
null
Leonberger
null
null
null
null
YellowRedSandy
Hair
16 mph
8-9 years
null
null
null
null
null
null
mammal
null
null
gentle and calm
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Germany
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Leopard
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Panthera
Panthera pardus
Africa
Deer, Warthog, Rodents
Cub
Solitary
Stable
Trophy hunting and habitat loss
Dense patterned fur and long, sharp teeth
Panther
90 - 105 days
Rainforest, grassland and mountainous regions
Carnivore
3
Nocturnal
Leopard
7
Sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia
Spends much of the time high in the trees!
Mammal
YellowBlackDark BrownGolden
Fur
6 mph
10 - 15 years
30kg - 90kg (66lbs - 198lbs)
100cm - 190cm (40in - 75in)
2 - 2.5 years
3 months
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
Leopard Cat
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Prionailurus
Prionailurus bengalensis
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Tropical forests
Carnivore
3
Solitary
null
null
null
There are 11 different species!
null
GreyYellowBlackWhite
Fur
45 mph
10 - 13 years
2.2kg - 7.5kg (4.9lbs - 17lbs)
46cm - 65cm (18in - 26in)
null
null
null
Leopard, Tiger, Wilddog
Mammal
null
Webbed toes and spotted fur
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Rodents, Lizards, Insects
null
null
null
null
null
Rodents
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Leopard Frog
Animalia
Chordata
Amphibia
Anura
Ranidae
Lithobates
null
Central-America
null
Tadpoles
Largely solitary
Millions
Habitat loss, pollution
Leopard-like spots
Meadow frog, grass frog
70-110 days
Forest, grassland, wetland
Carnivore
null
null
Leopard Frog
null
From southern Canada through northern South America
null
null
BrownBlackGreen
Permeable
null
Five to eight years
One half to three ounces
Two to five inches
null
null
null
Various, including raccoons, foxes, snakes, birds, frogs, humans
Amphibian
null
null
null
null
North-America
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Insects, Mollusks, birds, Worms, snakes, frogs
Fresh
null
Up to 6500
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Leopard Gecko
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Eublepharidae
Eublepharis
Eublepharis macularius
Asia
null
null
Solitary
null
null
Lacks sticky foot pads like most gecko species; has fully-functional eyelids; is able to drop its tail as a defense mechanism (autotomy)
null
null
Arid, rocky deserts and scrublands throughout the Middle East; countries include India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, and Iran
Carnivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BrownGreyYellowBlackWhiteOrange
Scales
null
Roughly 8 to 15 years (lives longer in captivity on average)
50 to 80 grams (adults)
7 to 11 inches (adults)
18 to 24 months
null
null
null
Reptile
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Crickets, mealworms, superworms, waxworms, dubia roaches
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Leopard Lizard
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Crotaphytidae
Gambelia
null
Central-America
Smaller lizards, insects, rodents, berries, leaves
Juvenile lizard
Solitary
Unknown
Habitat loss
Long tail
Long-nosed or blunt-nosed leopard lizard
Two months
Semiarid plains, scrublands
Omnivore
null
null
Leopard lizard
3
Southwestern United States and Mexico
null
Solitary
YellowWhiteDark BrownLight-Brown
Scales
null
6 to 8 years
0.8 to 1.5 ounces
up to 12 inches head to tip of tail
null
From birth
2-6 eggs
Snakes, coyotes, birds
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
Leopard Seal
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Phocidae
Hydrurga
Hydrurga Leptonyx
Antarctica
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Cold waters of the southern hemisphere
Carnivore
1
Herd
null
null
null
The world's most aggressive seal species!
null
GreyBlack
Fur
18 mph
20-24 years
200-591kg (440-1,300lbs)
null
null
null
null
Human, Sharks, Killer Whale
Mammal
null
null
null
null
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Penguin, Fish, Squid
null
null
null
null
null
Penguin
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Leopard Tortoise
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Testudines
Testudinidae
Stigmochelys
Stigmochelys pardalis
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Grassland and savannah
Herbivore
null
Solitary
null
null
null
The most widely distributed tortoise in Africa!
null
BrownGreyYellowBlackTan
Scales
0.3 mph
50 - 100 years
18kg - 54kg (40lbs - 120lbs)
40cm - 70cm (16in - 28in)
null
null
null
Cats, Dogs, Humans
Reptile
null
Large body size and protective, patterned shell
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
12
null
null
Grasses, Weeds, Flowers
null
null
null
null
null
Grasses
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lhasa Apso
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
BrownBlackWhiteSandyGoldenBlonde
Hair
null
12 to 15 years
18 lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Confident, friendly, and comical
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lhasapoo
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
Liger
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Panthera
Panthera leo × Panthera tigris
Africa
Deer, Wild Boar, Cattle
Cub
Solitary
Not known
Commercial breeding
Enormous head and body size
null
100 days
Do not occur in the natural world
Carnivore
null
Diurnal/Nocturnal
Liger
1
Zoos
The offspring of a lion and tiger parents!
Mammal
BrownBlackTanOrange
Fur
50 mph
18 - 22 years
400kg - 600kg (882lbs - 1,322lbs)
null
3 - 4 years
6 months
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Asia
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
Lion
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Panthera
Panthera leo
Africa
Antelope, Warthog, Zebra
Cub
Pride
23,000
Habitat loss
Long and thick hairy mane of the male around the face
African Lion
110 days
open woodland, scrub, grassland
Carnivore
3
Diurnal/Nocturnal
Lion
2
sub-Saharan Africa
Lives in small groups called prides!
Mammal
BrownGoldTawnyBlonde
Fur
35 mph
8 - 15 years
120kg - 249kg (264lbs - 550lbs)
1.4m - 2.5m (4.7ft - 8.2ft)
2 - 3 years
6 months
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
Lion’s Mane Jellyfish
Animalia
Cnidaria
Scyphozoa
Semaeostomeae
Cyaneidae
Cyanea
Cyanea capillata
Ocean
Fish, zooplankton, shrimp, other jellyfish
null
Solitary/School
Possibly millions its IUCN conservation status is unevaluated, but not in danger of extinction
Pollution
Its size
Giant jellyfish, hair jellyfish, hair jellyfish, mane jellyfish, Arctic red jellyfish, sea nettle, sea blubber, winter jellyfish
One day
Cooler ocean waters
Carnivore
null
null
Lion’s Mane Jellyfish
1
null
null
null
YellowRedWhiteOrangePurple
null
null
One year
200 pounds
As much as 120 feet
null
null
null
Seabirds, sea turtles, anemones, ocean sunfish, larger jellies but only when the jellyfish is a juvenile.
Cnidarian
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
Lionfish
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Scorpaeniformes
Scorpaenidae
Pterois
Pterois volitans
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Tropical reefs and rocky crevices
Carnivore
null
null
Lionfish
null
null
Females can release up to 15,000 eggs at a time!
null
BrownRedBlackWhiteOrange
Scales
null
10 - 18 years
null
30cm - 35cm (12in - 14in)
null
null
null
Eels, Frogfish, Scorpion Fish
null
null
Striped body markings with long spines
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
8,000
null
null
Fish, Shrimp, Crabs
Salt
null
null
null
null
Fish
null
null
null
8.1 - 8.4
null
null
null
null
null
null
Little Brown Bat
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Chiroptera
Vespertilionidae
Myotis
Myotis lucifugus
North-America
Insects and spiders
Pups
Colony
Millions
White-nose syndrome
The large, impressive wings
Little brown myotis or mouse-eared microbat
50-60 days
Forests
Carnivore
null
null
null
1
North America
null
null
RedGoldDark BrownOlive
Hair
4.5 mph
6-7 years
5-14g (0.18-0.49oz)
22-27cm (9-11in) with wings fully extended
1 year
21-28 days
1
Owls, weasels, snakes, raccoons, fishers, hawks, and domesticated cats
Mammal
5-10cm (2-4in)
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Little Penguin
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Sphenisciformes
Spheniscidae
Eudyptula
Eudyptula Minor
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Rocky Antarctic Islands
Carnivore
2
Colony
null
null
null
The smallest species of penguin!
null
GreyBlueBlackWhite
Feathers
null
10 - 20 years
1kg - 3kg (2.2lbs - 6.6lbs)
null
null
null
null
Leopard Seal, Killer Whale, Sharks
Bird
35cm - 50cm (14in - 20in)
Small body size with blue/grey feathers
null
null
Oceania
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
Lizard
Animalia
Chordata
Reptilia
Squamata
Lacertidae
null
null
Africa
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Warm forests and deserts worldwide
Omnivore
18
Solitary
null
null
null
There are around 5,000 different species!
null
BrownYellowBlackTanGreen
Scales
15 mph
1-30 years
0.01-300kg (0.02-661lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
Reptile
null
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
Insects, Birds, Small rodents
null
null
null
null
null
Insects
null
Europe
null
null
North-America
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
Lizardfish
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Aulopiformes
Synodontidae
Synodus Scopoli
Synodus lucioceps
Central-America
Fish, shrimp, and squid
null
Solitary
Unknown
Overfishing
The lizard-like head and sharp teeth
Grinners
A few days
Oceans and seas
Carnivore
null
null
Lizardfish
57
null
null
null
BrownBlackWhiteOlive
Scales
null
7-9 years
Up to 15 pounds
Up to 2 or 3 feet
null
null
null
Larger fish
Ray-finned fish
null
null
null
null
North-America
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Salt
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Varies
null
null
null
null
null
null
Llama
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Camelidae
Lama
Lama Glama
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Mountainous deserts and grasslands
Herbivore
1
Herd
null
null
null
Natively found in the Andes Mountain range!
null
BrownBlackWhiteTan
Fur
28 mph
15-20 years
130-204kg (280-450lbs)
null
null
null
null
Human, Puma, Coyote
Mammal
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Leaves, Grass, Shoots
null
null
null
null
null
Leaves
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Loach
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Cypriniformes
null
null
null
Asia
Worms, other invertebrates
null
School
null
overfishing, habitat destruction
Whiskers
Clown loach, kuhli loach, hillstream loach
24 hours
Rivers
Omnivore
null
null
Loach
1,249
null
null
null
null
Scales
null
3-14 years
0.3lbs-6.6lbs (0.1-3kg)
2in-20in (5cm-64cm)
null
null
null
null
Cobitidae
null
null
null
null
Europe
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
5.0 – 8
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lobster
Animalia
Arthropoda
null
Decapoda
Nephropidae
null
Nephropidae
Ocean
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Sea gardens and rocky beds
Carnivore
12
Solitary
null
null
null
Have been known to reach 100 years old!
null
BrownRedBlueOrange
Shell
12 mph
20-80 years
1-7kg (2.2-15lbs)
null
null
null
null
Human, Eels, Large fish
Arthropod
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Clams, Mussels, Starfish
null
null
null
null
null
Clams
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Locust
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Orthoptera
Acrididae
null
null
Africa
null
null
Swarm
null
null
null
null
null
null
Herbivore
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
BrownBlackGreen
Exoskeleton
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Asia
Central-America
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Europe
null
null
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
null
Lone Star Tick
Animalia
Arthropoda
Arachnida
Ixodida
Ixodidae
Amblyomma
Amblyomma americanum
Central-America
Blood
Larvae
Solitary
null
Ingestion by nematodes or mites
Star shaped spot on female’s back
Northeastern water tick, turkey tick, cricker tick
1-30 days
null
Omnivore
null
null
Turkey tick
1
North America, Central America, South America
null
Arachnid
Brown
Exoskeleton
null
6-18 months
null
2-6 mm
9-17 days
null
5,000 eggs
null
Insect
null
null
null
null
North-America
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Long-Eared Owl
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Casuariiformes
Casuariidae
Casuarius
Casuarius
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Coniferous forests
Carnivore
null
Solitary
null
null
null
Ear tufts make it look bigger!
null
BrownYellowBlackTan
Feathers
31 mph
40 - 60 years
100g - 300g (8.75oz - 10oz)
null
null
null
null
Eagles, Harks, Foxes
Bird
31cm - 37cm (12in - 14.5in)
Long ear-tufts and tan-coloured eye disks
null
null
Eurasia
Europe
North-America
86cm - 98cm (34in - 38.5in)
null
null
5
null
null
Rodents, Small birds and reptiles
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Long-Haired Rottweiler
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Canidae
Canis
Canis lupus
Europe
null
puppy
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Omnivore
null
null
long-haired rottweiler
null
null
null
null
BlackTan
Hair
24 mph
9-10 years
null
null
null
null
6-12 puppies
null
mammal
null
null
Loyal, affectionate, confident, and fearless
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Germany
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Long-Tailed Tit
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Aegithalidae
Aegithalos
Aegithalos caudatus
Asia
Insects
null
null
null
Freezing weather, predators
Extremely long tail
Alpine tit, European tit
null
Moorlands, farmlands, town and city gardens
Omnivore
null
null
Long-tailed tit
17
Asia and Europe
null
null
BlackWhitePink
null
27 mph
2-3 years
9-10 grams
5-6 inches
null
null
6-15
Falcons, jays, crows
bird
1-2 inches
null
null
null
Europe
null
null
5.5 inches
13-17 days
null
10
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fork of a tree branch
14-18 days
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Longnose Gar
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Lepisosteiformes
Lepisosteidae
Lepisosteus
Lepisosteus osseus
North-America
null
null
null
Not known
Birds that prey on fish
Long body with a beak-like mouth
The needle nose gar or the Billy gar
7-9 days
Brackish waters, fresh waters, saline waters (Not salty waters). Found in Texas, Mexico, Florida, Michigan, and Wisconsin
Carnivore
null
null
Longnose gar
null
null
null
null
BrownGreyBlackOlive
Scales
null
Up to 20 years
28 lbs
Up to 6.5 feet
null
null
null
Birds that prey on fish
Fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Menhaden, sunfish, and perch
Brackish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
4.8 to 6.4
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lorikeet
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Psittaciformes
Psittaculidae
null
null
Asia
Flowers, fruit, nectar, pollen, and insects
null
null
Unknown
Deforestation, hunting, and poaching
The brightly-colored rainbow-like plumage
null
null
Forests and groves
Omnivore
null
null
Lorikeet
null
Australia and Southeast Asia
null
null
RedBlueBlackGreenPurple
Feathers
null
null
20-280g
5-13 inches
null
null
null
Snakes and birds of prey
Bird
null
null
null
null
Oceania
null
null
About 15-24in
25 days
null
2
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hollowed trees
7-8 weeks
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lowchen
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
BlueBlackTanCreamSilverChocolate
Hair
null
12 to 14 years
18 Lbs
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Energetic, 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
Lumpfish
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Scorpaeniformes
Cyclopteridae
Cyclopterus
Cyclopterus lumpus
Ocean
Crustaceans, worms, jellyfish, herring, sand lance, and more
null
Solitary
Unknown
Overfishing
The lumpy, gelatinous flesh
Lumpsuckers
1-2 months
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Carnivore
null
null
Lumpfish
30
null
null
null
BrownGreyBlueBlackWhite
Skin
null
6-13 years
Up to 9.5kg (21lbs)
2-61cm (1-24in)
null
null
null
Skates, seals, sperm whales, sharks, and orcas
Ray-finned fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Salt
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Unknown
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lungfish
Animalia
Chordata
Sarcopterygii
Dipnoi
null
null
Dipnoi
Africa
Worms, crustaceans, insects, amphibians, plants, and other lungfish
null
Solitary
Unknown
Habitat changes
Modified lungs for buoyancy, breathing, and waste extraction
Salamander fish
1-2 weeks
Rivers, lakes, wetlands and streams
Omnivore
null
null
null
6
null
null
null
BrownGreyYellowBlueGreen
Scales
null
More than 20 years
Up to 37 lbs
Up to 7 feet
null
null
null
Humans
null
null
null
null
null
Oceania
South-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Fresh
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Varies
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lynx
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Carnivora
Felidae
Lynx
Felis lynx
Eurasia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Secluded forests and mountainous regions
Carnivore
4
Solitary
null
null
null
Live in dens in rocks and under ledges!
null
BrownYellowBlackTan
Fur
50 mph
12-20 years
10-25kg (22-55lbs)
null
null
null
null
Wolf, Coyote, Human, Cougar
Mammal
null
null
null
null
Europe
North-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Hare, Birds, Deer
null
null
null
null
null
Hare
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Lyrebird
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Menuridae
Menura
null
Oceania
Invertebrates, small lizards and frogs
null
null
3500 for Albert’s lyrebird, over 10,000 for Superb lyrebird
Habitat destruction, hunting, invasive species such as red foxes
The male bird’s skill at mimicry
Bulln-bulln, weringerong, woorail for the Superb, northern lyrebird for the Albert’s
null
Bushland and rainforests
Carnivore
null
null
Lyrebird
2
Australia: Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales for the Superb lyrebird, Queensland for Albert’s lyrebird
null
null
BrownGrey
Feathers
9 mph
Up to 30 years
Superb lyrebirds weigh around 2.14 pounds, Albert’s 2.06 pounds
74 to 98 inches long for the Superb, 84 to 90 inches long for Albert’s
null
null
1
Birds of prey, including currawongs, foxes, cats and dogs
Bird
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
27 to 31 inches
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
On an earthen mound or among rocks
Six weeks
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Macaque
Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Primates
Cercopithecidae
Macaca
Macaca
Africa
Fruits, seeds, leaves, flowers, bark, and insects
infant
Troop
varies
Habitat loss
The long hair around the muzzle
Cynomolgus
5-6 months
Plains, mountains, and rainforests
Carnivore
1
null
Macaque
20
Asia and North Africa
null
null
BrownRedBlackWhiteTan
Hair
null
up to 40 years
Up to 40 lbs
Up to 28 inches on all fours
3-7 years
null
1
Tigers, crocodiles, snakes, leopards, and birds of prey
mammal
null
null
null
null
Asia
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Macaroni Penguin
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Sphenisciformes
Spheniscidae
Eudyptes
Eudyptes Chrysolophus
Antarctica
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Sea and ice-islands in Sub-Antarctica
Carnivore
null
Colony
null
null
null
Gather in colonies of up to 100,000 members!
null
BrownYellowBlackWhite
Feathers
22 mph
15-20 years
3.2-6.4kg (7-14lbs)
null
null
null
null
Leopard Seal, Killer Whale
Bird
null
null
null
null
Ocean
null
null
80-100cm (31-39in)
null
null
2
null
null
Fish, Squid, Crustaceans
null
null
null
null
null
Fish
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Macaw
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Psittaciformes
Psittacidae
Arini
Arini
Central-America
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
null
Rainforests and tropical jungle
Omnivore
null
Flock
null
null
null
The largest species of parrot in the world!
null
YellowRedBlueWhiteGreen
Feathers
15 mph
50 - 60 years
0.9kg - 2kg (2lbs - 4.4lbs)
null
null
null
null
null
Bird
76cm - 100cm (30in - 39in)
Large colourful body and curved beak
null
null
South-America
null
null
3-4 feet
Up to 28 days
null
null
null
null
Fruit, Nuts, Seeds, Insects
null
null
null
Tall trees, riverbanks and cliffsides
9-10 months
Fruit
null
null
1
null
null
null
null
null
null
null