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Javan Rhinoceros

The prehistoric-looking Javan rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is one of the world’s rarest large mammals. The name rhinoceros derives from the Greek for 'nose horn', and the Javan rhinoceros has a single horn on the snout that, like all rhinoceros horns, does not have a bony core but is composed of keratin fibres. Adults are grey in colour, and have an armour-plated appearance caused by the deep folds of hairless skin.

Ronnie the Javan Rhinoceros (Howie Mandel)Javan Rhinoceros in ZooquariumJavan Rhinoceros in Java
Least Weasel

Britain's smallest native carnivore, the least weasel (Mustela nivalis) has a long slender body, and a short tail. The fur is ginger to a rich chocolate-russet brown in colour, and the underparts are creamy-white. The narrow head is supported on a long neck, and the legs are short. The large eyes are black, and the ears are rounded. In northern parts of the range, weasels turn white in winter, but they do not do so in the UK.

Rodger the Least Weasel (James Franco)Duke Weaselton (Alan Tudyk)Least Weasel in France
Kraken

The kraken is a legendary cephalopod living in the northern seas. It has been said that like the sea serpent, it too has brought down a tremendous number of Ships. The Kraken is a major element of Norse mythology by the vikings. Some hypothisize it is a giant octopus. Other believe that it is an already discovered animal, the giant squid. Althuogh the giant squid holds no records of ever attacking a large sea worthy vessal. As for the giant octopus, no evidence of an octopus growing over 12 feet has been recorded and it is unlikly that the octopuss is the culprit.
Humpback Anglerfish

The humpback anglerfish or common black devil (Melanocetus johnsonii) is a deepsea anglerfish in the family Melanocetidae, found in tropical to temperate parts of all oceans at depths to 2,000 m (6,600 ft). Its length is up to 2.9 cm (1.1 in) for males and up to 18 cm (7.1 in) for females.

Azubah the Humpback Anglerfish (Lizzo)Finding Nemo (2003)
Leviathan

Leviathan is a creature with the form of a sea serpent from Jewish belief, referenced in the Hebrew Bible in the Book of Job, Psalms, the Book of Isaiah, and the Book of Amos. The Leviathan of the Book of Job is a reflection of the older Canaanite Lotan, a primeval monster defeated by the god Baal Hadad.
Harbor Porpoise

The harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) is the most commonly seen porpoise, and is the most widely distributed of all cetaceans (whales and dolphins) in northern Europe. It is easily recognised as it has a low triangular dorsal fin and lacks a beak. It is small in comparison to other porpoises, has a plump body with a dark grey to bluish coloured back, a pale belly and a rounded head. At birth, young harbor porpoises are dull in colour and typically have 'birth lines', which look like folds in the skin, and persist for the first few hours after birth.

Paco the Harbour Porpoise (Donny Osmond)Harbour Porpoise in England
Hyacinth Macaw

The largest parrot by length in the world, the hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) is 100 cm (3.3 ft) long from the tip of its tail to the top of its head and weighs 1.2–1.7 kg (2.6–3.7 lb). Each wing is 388–425 mm (15.3–16.7 in) long. The tail is long and pointed. Its feathers are entirely blue, lighter above. However, sometimes, the neck feathers can be slightly grey.

Tiago the Hyacinth Macaw (Clint Black)Tia the Hyacinth Macaw (Lisa Hartman Black)
Impala

The common impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a noisy antelope renowned for its agile leaps. It has reddish-brown upperparts becoming paler on the sides. The underparts, belly, throat and chin are white, as is the tail, which has a thin, black line down its center. A black line also extends down each buttock. At the back of the hind leg, just above the hoof, is a characteristic tuft of black hair, which covers the fetlock gland. A high kick sends out a puff of scent from the gland, which is thought to be used to lay trails and help regroup herds. Males have lyre-shaped horns, up to 0.7 meters long and deeply ringed for most of their length. Two subspecies of the impala are recognized, based on morphological and genetic differences. At certain times of the year, guttural roars followed by a series of snorts can be heard as the males advertise their territories.

Milton the Common Impala (Phil LaMarr)The Lion GuardBasketball the Impala (Charles Shaughnessy)Common Impala in Kenya
Pokemon Sun and Moon (Full Cast Style)

==Cast==

\*Ash Ketchum - Dora, Boots, Benny, Isa, Tico, Diego, and Baby Jaguar (Dora the Explorer)

\*Lillie - Rhonda the Raccoon (Jim Henson's Animal Show)

\*Mallow - Lenny the Gorilla (Jim Henson's Animal Show)

\*Lana - Swifty the Cheetah (Jim Henson's Animal Show)

\*Sophocles - Caillou (Caillou)

\*Kiawe - Paul the Pelican (Jim Henson's Animal Show)

\*Jessie - Light Thief (Blaze and the Monster Machines)

\*James - Robbie Rotten (Lazytown)

\*Meowth - Swiper the Fox (Dora the Explorer)

\*Delia Ketchum - Phoenicia the Hippopotamus (Jim Henson's Animal Show)
\*Professor Kukui - Hector the Spider Monkey (Jim Henson's Animal Show)

\*Professor Burnet - Lazlo the Hyena (Jim Henson's Animal Show)

\*Misty - Mami (Dora the Explorer)

\*Brock - Papi (Dora the Explorer)
Killer Penguin

The Killer penguin (Eudyptes omnicidus) is a joke animal from Zoo Tycoon 2: Extinct Animals. They are based on the Emperor Penguins from Zoo Tycoon. These penguins can kill any animal in-game, including the Tyrannosaurus rex and the Orca (widely accepted as the two most powerful predators in the game), even though the Tyrannosaurus rex can kill it. If you fail the cloning minigame, there is a chance of receiving a killer penguin egg. The killer penguin resembles its cousin, the Rockhopper Penguin, but it has sharp teeth and glowing yellow eyes, as well as different hair. The penguin's eyes are red, with a glowing yellow overlay.

Waddles the Killer Penguin (Frank Welker)
List of Species in Stanley

## Gallery

HumanGoldfishDomestic DogDomestic CatAfrican Bush ElephantAsian ElephantAfrican LionPlains ZebraReticulated GiraffeBlack RhinocerosCheetahBengal TigerGrizzly BearStriped SkunkPlatypusRock DoveWoolly Mammoth*Ankylosaurus**Tyrannosaurus*Great BarracudaGreen MorayCommon SawfishGreat HammerheadGreen Sea TurtleCommon ChimpanzeePolar BearWhite-Faced CapuchinCommon RavenLllamaCanadian GooseAfrican Wild DogScarlet MacawSnowy OwlBoa ConstrictorGrey WolfRed KangarooCommon OctopusDromedaryNorth American River OtterJapanese MacaqueCaribouGeoffroy's Spider MonkeyBrown-Throated SlothPaciffic WalrusNine-Banded ArmadilloEastern Grey KangarooGreen Tree PythonEastern MooseWild TurkeyJavan RhinocerosEmperor PenguinNorth American BeaverArctic WolfSnow LeopardCougarJaguarAmerican Black BearIndian PeafowlWhite RhinocerosOlive BaboonCommon WarthogBlue WildebeestCommon HippopotamusMountain GorillaGiant AnteaterAardvarkMandrillGreater FlamingoAmerican BisonTasmanian DevilGreat Horned OwlSpotted HyenaDingoThomson's GazelleBald EagleGreat White SharkAmerican BullfrogX-Ray TetraCalifornia Sea LionGiant Paciffic OctopusWest Indian ManateeAtlantic Flying FishCommon Bottlenose DolphinWild YakMeadow VoleNorth American RaccoonWestern HoneybeeCommon NightingaleBlack-Tailed JackrabbitBlack AntKomodo DragonLong-Wattled UmbrellabirdGiant PandaImpalaNile CrocodileTurkey VultureRed FoxEuropean RabbitHouse MouseAfrican LeopardRing-Tailed LemurGreat HammerheadNorth American BeaverStraw-Colored Fruit BatAfrican Cape BuffaloVervet MonkeySouthern OstrichCarribean Hermit CrabHumpback Whale
Harp Seal

The adult harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) is distinguished by the black markings on the upperside of its body, which create a harp or horseshoe shape, giving this species its common name. The scientific name for the harp seal, Pagophilus groenlandicus, means ‘ice-lover from Greenland'. The fur of the adult harp seal is silvery-grey, and may be mottled with black spots in the female. The male typically has a black band running down its sides. The wide face of the adult harp seal is black to just behind its closely-set eyes, and has well-developed, sensitive whiskers. The female harp seal is slightly smaller than the male and has a somewhat paler, spotted face. The female harp seal is generally slightly smaller than the male. The fore and hind flippers of the harp seal bear black claws. Harp seals pups are known as ‘whitecoats’ due to their thick, white, insulating fur, which becomes whiter in the first two weeks of life. After two weeks, this fur begins to moult, revealing the silver-grey and black fur beneath. The vocalisations of the adult harp seal include trills and clicks, as well as bird-like noises and threatening growls by older individuals, all of which are heard more distinctly during the breeding season. Harp seal pups make bawling noises when they are hungry, as well as mumbling sounds while playing with each other.

Mallow the Harp Seal (Kari Wahlgren)Harper the Harp Seal (Julie Brown)
Groundhog

The groundhog, or woodchuck (Marmota monax), is one of 14 species of marmots. These rodents live a feast-or-famine lifestyle and gorge themselves all summer to build up plentiful reserves of fat. After the first frost, they retreat to their underground burrows and snooze until spring, drawing their sustenance from body fat. While hibernating, the animal's heart rate plunges, and its body temperature is not much warmer than the temperature inside its burrow. Groundhog hibernation gave rise to the popular American custom of Groundhog Day, held on the second of February every year. Tradition dictates that if a groundhog sees its shadow that day, there will be six more weeks of winter, though such a prediction seems a sure bet over much of the groundhog's North American range. In the spring, females welcome a litter of perhaps a half dozen newborns, which stay with their mother for several months. Groundhogs are the largest members of the squirrel family. Though they are usually seen on the ground, they can climb trees and are also capable swimmers. These rodents frequent the areas where woodlands meet open spaces, like fields, roads, or streams. Here they eat grasses and plants as well as fruits and tree bark. Groundhogs are the bane of many a gardener. They can decimate a plot while voraciously feeding during the summer and fall seasons.

Chuck the Groundhog (Chuck Norris)Charlton Woodchucks (Jeff Bennett)
Great Hammerhead Shark

The massive and well-known great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran) has the most distinctive hammer of its genus. It is particularly wide and virtually straight along the front edge, with just a small notch in the centre. The eyes are at either end of the hammer and the mouth is positioned on the underside in line with the trail edge of the hammer. The first dorsal fin is particularly tall, sickle-shaped and has a pointed tip. The second dorsal fin is also tall with a concave rear edge. The body is dark grey above fading to light grey below. The teeth are triangular and strongly serrated. Juveniles are similar but have a more curved hammer.

Hammy the Great Hammerhead Shark (Mc Hammer)Great Hammerhead Shark in FloridaHammerhead (Vinny Guadagnino)
Grey Wolf

Known as the world’s largest wild canid, the grey wolf (Canis lupus) has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural history. In general appearance, this species resembles a large domestic dog, but has longer legs, larger feet, a narrower chest and a straight tail. The fur is thick, with an outer layer composed of coarse guard hairs, below which a soft undercoat is present. The coat undergoes an annual molt in late spring, with a short summer coat growing simultaneously, which continues to develop into a winter coat in the autumn and winter. The most common coat colour is gray flecked with black, with lighter underparts, but individuals and populations also occur that are red, brown, black or almost pure white. The gray wolf’s sensitive ears and nose help it to track down prey, while the long legs enable it to make high-speed, lengthy pursuits. A very intelligent predator, the gray wolf can work in a group to bring down large prey up to ten times its size. Gray wolves usually live in packs, with a dominant breeding pair.

Vinnie the Gray Wolf (Milo Manheim)Classified (Benedict Cumberbatch)Northwestern Wolf in Alaska ZooNorthwestern Wolf in WyomingBruce WolfJimmy Crystal (Bobby Cannavale)Porsha Crystal (Halsey)Beauty and the Beast (1991)Death (Wagner Moura)Dinosaur King Wolf.pngDinosaur King (2007-2008)Yo Gabba Gabba Wolf.pngYo Gabba Gabba! (2007-2015)Let's Go Luna! Gray Wolf.pngLet's Go Luna! (2018)Shin Chan Wolf.pngCrayon Shin-chan: Roar! Kasukabe Animal Kingdom 2 (2013)Bobobo-Bo Bo-Bobo Wolf.pngBobobo-Bo-Bo-Bobo (2003-2005)Maisy Wolf.pngMaisy (1999-2000)
Kirin

The Kirin is a mythical hooved Chinese chimerical creature known throughout various East Asian cultures, and is said to appear in conjunction with the arrival of a sage. It is a good omen that brings rui .The earliest references to the Kirin are in the 5th century BC book Zuo Zhuan. The Kirin made appearances in a variety of subsequent Chinese works of history and fiction. At one point, however, it became identified with the giraffe, and even today, the giraffe is called a "Kirin" in Korean and Japanese. Although it looks fearsome, the Kirin only punishes the wicked. It can walk on water and not trample grass.
Ground Pangolin

The unusual ground pangolin (Smutsia temminckii), also known as Temminck's pangolin or Cape pangolin or grand pangolin, is one of four species of pangolins which can be found in Africa, and the only one in southern and eastern Africa. It belongs to a group of eight armour-plated species, (order Pholidota), distinguished from other mammals by their protective layer of horny scales. Its long, streamlined body; small, cone-shaped head; and thick tail are covered with overlapping yellow-brown scales, composed of fused hairs and shaped like artichoke leaves. The ground pangolin’s underside and inner surfaces of the limbs are the only parts of the body not protected by scales, but when threatened, the pangolin can roll into an almost impregnable ball, wrapping its muscular tail around the body and leaving only sharp scales exposed to predators. The ground pangolin’s strong forelegs bear long, robust claws, capable of digging in the ground and tearing apart ant and termite nests. A specialist in eating ants and termites, the toothless ground pangolin possesses many other adaptations for this diet including a long, conical tongue used to lap up prey; an acute sense of smell to locate its food; and thick eyelids to protect its eyes from ant bites.

Tincan the Ground Pangolin (Dave Goelz)The Lion Guard
Indian Peafowl

The national bird of India, the spectacular appearance of the male Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) (Say it: paw-VOH KRISS-TAH-TUSS), or ‘peacock’, is well-known throughout the world. The male’s head, neck and breast are a glossy, iridescent blue, with white patches above and below the eyes, along with a crest of upright, blue-tipped feathers on the crown of the head. By contrast, the back and wings are greyish-brown with brown barring. Undoubtedly the most striking feature of this species is the long ‘train’ of feathers at the rear, which, in the male, can encompass nearly two-thirds of the total body length. Often mistaken for a tail, the train is in fact composed of long tail coverts, while the true tail feathers comprise short stiff quills that help to hold the train aloft. The feathers of the train lack the barbed structure that normally holds bird feathers together, hence they look loose and fluffy, and each bears a striking eyespot or ‘ocellus'. The female Indian peafowl or ‘peahen’ is far more understated, with a whitish face and throat, brown crown, hindneck and back, a white belly and a metallic green upper breast. The train is present, but much shorter and lacks the distinctive eyespots. The call of the Indian peafowl, which is commonly used to advertise the presence of the male during the breeding season, but also heard in the late afternoon and after dark, is a loud, trumpet-like scream “kee-ow”.

Eddie the Indian Peacock (Weird Al Yankovic)The Lion GuardIndian Peafowl in IndiaHazel PeacockPeacock (Donny Osmond)Shin Chan Peacock.pngCrayon Shin-chan: Roar! Kasukabe Animal Kingdom 2 (2013)Octonauts Above and Beyond Peacock.pngOctonauts: Above and Beyond (2021)Meet the Pandas Peacock.pngMeet the Pandas (2025)Mickey Mouse 2013 Peackock.pngMickey Mouse (2013)
Nandi Bear

The Nandi Bear is a cryptid, It takes its name from the Nandi people who live in western Kenya, near where the Nandi Bear is reported as living. Local legend holds that it only eats the brain of its victims. Descriptions of the Nandi Bear are of a ferocious, powerfully built carnivore with high front shoulders (over four feet tall) and a sloping back; somewhat similar to a hyena. Some have speculated that Nandi Bears are in fact a misidentified hyena or even the long extinct Atlas Bear.
Indian Elephant

The Indian elephant (Elephas maximus indicus) is one of four recognized subspecies of the Asian elephant and native to mainland Asia. Since 1986, Elephas maximus has been listed as Endangered by the IUCN as the population has declined by at least 50% over the last 60 to 75 years or three generations. Asian elephants are threatened by habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation. Indian elephants reach a shoulder height of between 2 and 3.5 m (6.6 and 11.5 ft), weigh between 2,000 and 5,000 kg (4,400 and 11,000 lb.), and have 19 pairs of ribs. Their skin color is lighter than of maximus with smaller patches of depigmentation, but darker than of Sumatrans. Females are usually smaller than males and have short or tusks.

Earl the Indian Elephant (Kevin Daniels)Rosie the Indian Elephant (Octavia Spencer)Colonel Hathi (J. Pat O'Malley/Jim Cummings)Hathi Jr.DumboMrs. JumboNangi (Gita Reddy)Indian Elephant in Los Angeles ZooMaryBilly (Phil LaMarr)ShaunziAnnabelle (1964-1997) (Amy Pohler)Indian Elephant in IndiaHankSundara and RudyBecoPhoebeConnieFingertipDumbo (1941)Shep (Frank Welker)
Jaguar

The jaguar (Panthera onca) is the largest cat of the Americas and a formidable predator. It is also recognized as the national animal of Brazil and as the national mammal of Mexico. Its common name comes from the native Indian name ‘yaguara’, meaning ‘a beast that kills its prey with one bound’, and its power is clearly displayed by its muscular build, deep chest, large head, broad muzzle, and strong jaws. This remarkable cat possesses a visually striking coat of large black rosettes, mostly enclosing dark spots, set against golden brown to yellow fur, which pales to white on the cheeks, throat and underside. Melanistic forms are also relatively common, often called ‘black panthers’ in the Americas. Jaguars vary considerably in size in different regions, but genetic studies indicate that there are no subspecies. Jaguars found in the dense forested areas of the Amazon Basin are generally smaller and darker in colour than those found in more open terrain. The jaguar is crepuscular, which means it is active at dawn and dusk.

Jane the Jaguar (Queen Latifah)James the Jaguar (LeBron James)Baby JaguarJaguar in BrazilAthena the Black Jaguar (Kandi Burruss)ShadowRenato Manchas (Jesse Corti)
Green Moray

The green moray (Gymnothorax funebris) is a moray eel of the family Muraenidae, found in the western Atlantic from New Jersey, Bermuda, and the northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil, at depths down to 40 m. Its length is up to 2.5 m.

Bob the Green Moray Eel (Matt Chapman)Green Moray in the Caribbean Islands
Indian Rhinoceros

The Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) is the largest of the three rhino species of Asia, and has a single horn which can grow to approximately 60 centimetres in length. Like all rhino horns, it is composed of keratin, a protein also found in human hair and nails, rather than bone. The hairless skin of the Indian rhinoceros is grey or greyish-brown, and has many loose folds as well as lumps, known as tubercles, giving this species an armour-plated appearance. The male Indian rhino, which is generally bigger than the female, has large, sharp incisors that may be used in fights over females during the breeding season. The Indian rhino is often accompanied by egrets and various species of ‘tick birds’, including myna birds, that ride on its back and are thought to feed on parasites between the folds of the rhino’s skin.

Raymond the Indian Rhinoceros (Jimmy MrBeast Donaldson)Mr. HornbillIndian Rhinoceros in Fresno Chaffee ZooRanda the Indian RhinoIndian Rhinoceros in IndiaRyan the Indian Rhinoceros (Alex Hirsch)
Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloth

Linnaeus's two-toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus), also known as the southern two-toed sloth, unau, or Linne's two-toed sloth is a species of sloth from South America, found in Venezuela, the Guyanas, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil north of the Amazon River. There is now evidence suggesting the species' range expands into Bolivia.

Libby the Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloth (Michaela Dietz)Linnaeus's Two-toed Sloth in Los Angeles Zoo
Large White Pig

The Large White, also known as the English Large White, is a breed of domestic pig originating in Yorkshire, hence also known as the Yorkshire pig. First recognized in 1868, the breed is the progenitor of the American Yorkshire (or simply Yorkshire) in North America. The Large White is one of the most numerous of all pig breeds widely used in crossbreeding for intensive pig farming around the world. True to its name, the breed is a big, white-skinned pig, with erect ears and a dished face. It was originally developed as an outdoor breed, but today it is one of those favored by commercial pig breeders, lending uniformity to pigs produced for meat on a large scale. They are the most eaten pigs in the US and in the UK, therefore constituting a prolific breed.

Barney the Large White Pig (Todrick Hall)Tattoo (Michael Beattie)WaddlesPiglet (Nick Lachey)Marvin HammyRosita (Reese Witherspoon)Gunter (Nick Kroll)Miss PiggyBabe (Elizabeth Daily)
Indian Grey Mongoose

The Indian grey mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii) is a small, slender carnivore, with a long, bushy, tapering tail, short legs, and sharp, non-retractable claws. The snout is long and pointed, and the short, rounded ears barely protrude above the profile of the head. The coat is coarse and fairly long, and greyish to light brown in colour, with the individual hairs banded black and white, giving an overall grizzled appearance. The muzzle, cheeks, edges of the ears and feet have a rusty brown tinge. The male is slightly larger than the female. A number of subspecies of Indian grey mongoose are recognised, although a revision of these are needed. This species can be distinguished from the small Indian mongoose (Herpestes auropunctata) by its larger size and longer, coarser fur, which has a reddish rather than yellowish tinge.

Anika the Indian Grey Mongoose (Peyton Elizabeth Lee)
Katona Florcat and his Animal Friends

## African Exhibit

African Bush ElephantAfrican Forest ElephantCape Hunting DogArabian OryxEastern Black RhinocerosBlack-backed JackalBonoboTanzanian CheetahNile HippopotamusWestern ChimpanzeeSouthern WarthogCross River GorillaDorcas GazelleEastern Lowland GorillaEthiopian WolfGemsbokGrant's GazelleGrant's ZebraGreater FlamingoHamadryas BaboonMasai LionMandrillMasai GiraffeSouthern MeerkatMountain GorillaNile CrocodileNubian GiraffeOkapiOlive BaboonSouthern OstrichPygmy HippopotamusReticulated GiraffeRothschild GiraffeScimitar OryxSpotted HyenaSouthern White RhinocerosTanzanian Red-billed HornbillThomson's GazelleWestern Lowland Gorilla
## Aqua Zoo Exhibit

Common Bottlenose DolphinGreat White Shark
## Asian Exhibit

Asian Black BearBengal TigerBornean OrangutanBorneo Pygmy ElephantDholeGiant PandaIndian ElephantIndian RhinocerosJavan RhinocerosMalayan TigerSaltwater CrocodileSiberian TigerSloth BearSri Lankan ElephantSumatran ElephantSumatran OrangutanSumatran RhinocerosSumatran TigerSun BearWhite Bengal Tiger
## Farmyard Exhibit

American Yorkshire PigBombay CatGerman ShepherdHolstein CowLeghorn ChickenSaanen GoatSiamese CatSpanish Fighting BullSuffolk SheepThoroughbred Horse
## North American Exhibit

American AlligatorPlains BisonAmerican Black BearAmerican CrocodileAmerican FlamingoAmerican Red FoxCalifornia Sea LionPlains CoyoteNorthwestern WolfGrizzly BearKodiak BearMexican Wolf
## Polar Exhibit

Arctic WolfBeluga WhaleEmperor PenguinNarwhalOrcaPolar BearPacific Walrus
## South American Exhibit

Andean FlamingoBlack Howler MonkeyBlue and Yellow MacawBrown-throated SlothGreen IguanaLinnaeus's Two-toed SlothLlamaManed WolfMarine IguanaScarlet MacawSpectacled BearTufted CapuchinWhite-headed Capuchin
Great Horned Owl

The great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) is a large and powerful bird of prey, with characteristic horn-like ear tufts from which it gains its common name. The second largest owl in North America, the great horned owl also has a distinctive white ‘bib’, or throat patch, as well extraordinarily large yellow eyes and powerful, fully feathered talons. The female is generally larger and heavier than the male and also has a brood patch which is not present in the male. In general, the overall appearance of the male and female great horned owl is fairly similar. The plumage of the great horned owl has an undertone of white to buff, which is suffused with darker shades of brown, grey-brown or black-brown. The throat is white or sometimes orange-buff, which is especially visible when the bird is perched or calling. The underside of the body is buff, with light and dark brown barring and dark brown tips to the feathers. On the face, the well-defined tawny facial disk is encircled by a narrow black band, and has two white ‘eyebrows’ above the eyes. The bill is slate-coloured or black and is partially hidden within the facial feathers. The legs of the great horned owl are fully feathered and are mottled brown or buff, while the tail is short and barred, with white edges. Juvenile great horned owls look fairly similar to the adults, with a slightly more red-buff colouration and softer, looser feathers, which are fluffy in appearance. The horn-like tufts on the head are shorter and the cinnamon-buff feathers on the head have paler tips. The breast and face of the juvenile great horned owl are much darker than in the adult, with blacker and darker brown colouration. There are at least 16 subspecies of great horned owl, all of which differ in size, as well as the colour and pattern of their plumage. The characteristic territorial, hooting call of the great horned owl is a low-pitched, solemn ‘who-hoo-ho-oo’. The vocalizations of the male and female are similar, although the males are usually longer, deeper and more elaborate, with a different rhythm. When calling, the male will usually position itself on a high perch, inflating its throat to display the conspicuous white throat patch. The ‘horns’ of the great horned owl are also known as ear tufts, although they don’t actually have anything to do with hearing. The great horned owl has a very varied diet, and on occasion it has been known to take porcupines and even domestic cats as prey. The neck of the great horned owl can rotate up to 180 degrees to provide this species with almost all-round vision.

Dusky the Great Horned Owl (John Mulaney)Friend Owl (Keith Ferguson)Eastern Great Horned Owl in MaineMr. OwlCodename Kids Next Door Owl.pngCodename: Kids Next Door (2002-2007)Willa's Wild Life Owl.pngWilla's Wild Life (2010)
Labrador Retriever

## Information

*Main article:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labrador Retreiver*.

The Labrador Retriever, also called Labrador, is a is a breed of retriever-gun dog from the United Kingdom that was developed from imported Canadian fishing dogs. Labradors are a medium-large breed, with dogs typically weighing 29–36 kg (65–80 lb) and bitches 25–32 kg (55–70 lb).[5] The majority of the characteristics of this breed, with the exception of colour, are the result of breeding to produce a working retriever. The Labrador is one of the most popular dog breeds in a number of countries in the world, particularly in the Western world. A popular disability assistance breed in many countries, Labradors are frequently trained to aid those with blindness or autism, act as a therapy dog, or perform screening and detection work for law enforcement and other official agencies. The breed is best known for their obedience, loyalty, and playful composure. Additionally, they are prized as sporting and hunting dogs. Ancestors include a breed used in Newfoundland as fishing dogs, that would help in bringing in the fishing nets and recapture escaped fish. Labrador coloration is controlled by multiple genes. It is possible for recessive genes to re-emerge in later generations. Also, there can sometimes be unexpected pigmentation effects to different parts of the body. Pigmentation effects appear in regard to yellow Labradors, and sometimes chocolate, and hence the majority of this section covers pigmentation within the yellow Labrador. The most common places where pigmentation is visible are the nose, lips, gums, feet, tail, and the rims of the eyes, which may be black, brown, light yellow-brown ("liver", caused by having two genes for chocolate), or several other colors. A Labrador can carry genes for a different color; for example, a black Labrador can carry recessive chocolate and yellow genes, and a yellow Labrador can carry recessive genes for the other two colors. DNA testing can reveal some aspects of these. Less common pigmentations other than pink are a fault, rather than a disqualification, and hence such dogs are still permitted to be shown.

## Gallery

Luke the Labrador Retriever (Luke Bryan)Cha Siu (Daniel Brochu)
House Sparrow

The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is one of Britain's most well-known and best-loved birds. Both sexes have a brown back streaked with black. Males and females are easily distinguished; males have a black bib, a grey crown with chestnut sides, and white cheeks. Females and juveniles have a duskier appearance, and lack the black bib seen in males. It is a very vocal species, producing a great range of familiar chattering and chirping, and a 'cher'r'r' when squabbling.
Japanese Serow

The Japanese serow (Capricornis crispus) is a Japanese goat-antelope, an even-toed ungulate mammal. It is found in dense woodland in Japan, primarily in northern and central Honshu. The animal is seen as a national symbol of Japan and is subject to protection in conservation areas. Adult Japanese serow stand about 81 centimeters (32 in) tall and weigh 30–45 kilograms (66–99 lb). They are black to whitish, and colouring lightens in summer. The fur is very bushy, especially the tail. Both sexes have short, backwards-curving horns and are difficult to distinguish by sight. Japanese serow are found in dense mountain forests where they eat leaves, shoots, and acorns. They are diurnal and feed in early mornings and late afternoons. Serows are solitary or gather in couples or small family groups. The animal marks its territory with sweet-and-sour-smelling preorbital gland secretions, and males and females have separate territories that may overlap.

Serapis the Japanese Serow (Ryan Higa)Japanese Serow in Japan
Humpback Whale

The magnificent humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is renowned for its impressive leaping displays and for the mysterious 'singing' of solitary males. The robust body is blue-black in colour, with pale or white undersides. The flippers may also be white and are the largest appendage of any animal; reaching up to five metres in length. On the underside of the mouth are 12 to 36 throat grooves, which can expand when filtering water during feeding. Humpbacks have characteristically knobbly heads, covered in many raised lumps ('tubercles') and barnacles. There are two blowholes on the back and the spout of water can appear very bushy. The spreading tail flukes have a distinct indentation in the middle; as the whale undertakes a deep dive it usually arches its back (hence the common name) so that the tail flukes are raised above the water and clearly visible. The pattern on the underside of the flukes is unique and can be used to photo-identify and track individuals. The humpback whale completes the longest annual migration of any mammal, travelling from polar regions to the tropics and back each year. The humpback whale is named for the distinctive 'hump' formed by its back when about to take a long dive. Humpback whales sometimes hunt cooperatively, exhaling underwater to form a 'bubble net' trapping prey within a wall of air. The humpback whales flippers are the largest appendage of any animal at up to 5m in length.

Humphrey the Humpback Whale (Aloe Blacc)Humpback Whale in Antarctica
Great White Shark

The mighty great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is often mistakenly thought of as the most voracious predator of the seas, and even has a reputation as a ferocious man-eater, something that sadly has been hugely exaggerated by the media. Their powerful body is supported by a cartilaginous skeleton (as opposed to the bone skeleton of most other vertebrates), is streamlined for efficient movement through the water, and has a pointed snout, two large, sickle-shaped pectoral fins and a large triangular first dorsal fin. The mouth is armed with an array of sharply pointed, serrated teeth; indeed, the generic name is derived from the Greek word charcharis for ragged and oden for tooth. These sharks are grey or bronze on the upper surface of the body and are white underneath. They have an acute sense of smell and are able to sense electric fields through sensors in the snout.

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Great Blue Heron

At over a meter and half in height, the great blue heron (Ardea herodias) is the largest heron in North America and one of the continent’s most recognizable wading birds. There are two main color morphs of this statuesque species: a dark form that is mostly blue-grey, with chestnut thighs, and a white cap over a black eye stripe that merges into long, black plumes; and a light form which is all white. The neck, legs and wings are characteristically long, the tail is short, and the yellowish bill is thick, elongate and tapered. In flight, it coils its neck back into a distinctive s-shape, extends its legs back along its body axis, and beats its wings with steady, powerful strokes. Although the sexes are similar in appearance, the female is normally around ten percent smaller than the male, while juveniles are duller and lack the long plumes of the adults. Considerable uncertainty surrounds the separation of subspecies of the great blue heron, with between two and seven recognized for North America alone.

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Blisstina the Great Blue Heron (Sherri Shepherd)
Mermaid

In folklore, a mermaid is an aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. Mermaids appear in the folklore of many cultures worldwide, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. In ancient Assyria, the goddess Atargatis transformed herself into a mermaid out of shame for accidentally killing her human lover. Mermaids are sometimes associated with perilous events such as floods, storms, shipwrecks, and drownings. In other folk traditions (or sometimes within the same traditions), they can be benevolent or beneficent, bestowing boons or falling in love with humans. The male equivalent of the mermaid is the merman, also a familiar figure in folklore and heraldry. Although traditions about and sightings of mermen are less common than those of mermaids, they are generally assumed to co-exist with their female counterparts. The male and the female collectively are sometimes referred to as merfolk or merpeople. The conception of mermaids in the West may have been influenced by the Sirens of Greek mythology, which were originally half-birdlike, but came to be pictured as half-fishlike in the Christian era. Historical accounts of mermaids, such as those reported by Christopher Columbus during his exploration of the Caribbean, may have been sightings of manatees or similar aquatic mammals. While there is no evidence that mermaids exist outside folklore, reports of mermaid sightings continue to the present day. Mermaids have been a popular subject of art and literature in recent centuries, such as in Hans Christian Andersen's literary fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" (1836). They have subsequently been depicted in operas, paintings, books, comics, animation, and live action films.
Holstein Friesian

Holstein Friesians (often shortened to Holsteins in North America, while the term Friesians is often used in the UK) are a breed of dairy cattle originating from the Dutch provinces of North Holland and Friesland, and Schleswig-Holstein in Northern Germany and Jutland. They are known as the world's highest-production dairy animals. The Dutch and German breeders bred and oversaw the development of the breed with the goal of obtaining animals that could best use grass, the area's most abundant resource. Over the centuries, the result was a high-producing, black-and-white dairy cow.

Janet the Holstein Cow (Whoopi Goldberg)Holstein Cow in ZooquariumHolstein Cow in Germany
Greater Flamingo

The greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus, Say it: fee-knee-CAWP-TUHR-us row-ZEUS) is instantly recognizable by its long, thin neck and legs, colorful plumage and distinctive downward-bending beak. As well as being the largest of the flamingo species, it is also the palest, with white to pale pink plumage, contrasting red shoulders, and black tips to the wings. The legs are pink, the eyes yellow, and the beak is pale pink, with a black tip. The female is smaller than the male, and juveniles are grey-brown with some pink in the underparts, wings and tail, and the legs and beak are mainly brown. The call is a goose-like, honking ka-haunk.

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Masai Giraffe

The Masai giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi), also spelled Maasai giraffe, also called Kilimanjaro giraffe, is the largest species of giraffe and the tallest land mammal. It is found in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia. Once considered a subspecies of the conglomerate Giraffa camelopardalis species, in 2007 and 2016 studies identified the Masai giraffe as a separate species of a reorganised Giraffa genus. The Rhodesian giraffe (formerly G. c. thornicrofti) was once considered a separate subspecies, but after genetic analysis it has been subsumed as an ecotype into the Masai giraffe species. Overall, the approximate number of all populations accumulate to 32,550 in the wild, with 550 being of the Rhodesian phenotype. The Masai giraffe is distinguished by jagged spots on its body, geographic range including southern Kenya, all of Tanzania, and the Luangwa Valley in Zambia, and genetic evidence. It is the largest-bodied giraffe species.

Alexis the Masai Giraffe (Ellen DeGenress)Georgette the Masai Giraffe (Dolly Parton)Antonio the Masai Giraffe (Tom Kenny)Shingo (Phil LaMarr)Masai Giraffe in Los Angeles ZooHasina the Giraffe (Jennifer Saunders)Tarzan II (2005)Ingrid GiraffeMasai Giraffe in Tanzania
Oceania

Oceania is a geographic region which includes Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. Spanning the eastern and western hemispheres, Oceania covers an area of 8,525,989 square kilometres (3,291,903 sq mi) and has a population of 40 million. Situated in the southeast of the Asia-Pacific region, Oceania, when compared to continental regions, is the smallest in land area and the second smallest in population after Antarctica.

## Mammals

Red KangarooKoalaDingoTasmanian DevilDuck-Billed PlatypusShort-Beaked EchidnaCommon WombatNumbatYellow-Footed Rock WallabyQuokkaTiger QuollAustralian Cattle DogSperm WhaleSugar GliderThylacineRed-Necked WallabyEastern Grey KangarooGreater BilbyAustralian Sea LionDugongMolly and Andrea
## Birds

EmuGreater LophorinaLaughing KookaburraBudgerigarSulphur-Crested CockatooSouthern CassowarySouthern Brown KiwiAustralian PelicanAustralian MagpieKakapoGalahTakaheKeaRainbow LorikeetZebra FinchLawes’s ParotiaVictoria Crowned PigeonMagpie GooseBlue-faced HoneyeaterHooded PitohuiBlack SwanSatin BowerbirdWedge-Tailed Eagle
## Reptiles

Frilled LizardSaltwater CrocodileThorny DevilInland TaipanCommon Death AdderPerentieTiger SnakeEastern Long-Necked TurtleCentral Bearded DragonEastern Brown SnakeGreen Tree Python
## Amphibians

White's Tree FrogWater-holding FrogKoolasuchus
## Fish

Great White SharkWhale SharkOcellaris ClownfishGiant Oceanic Manta RayBluespotted Ribbontail RayQueensland LungfishCommon SeahorseEmperor AngelfishMoorish IdolTiger SharkLongspine PorcupinefishGreat BarracudaLeafy Sea DragonHumphead WrasseGreen Humphead ParrotfishBlacktip Reef SharkRegal TangGiant OarfishHumpback AnglerfishReef StonefishRed LionfishMandarinfishBarramundiGiant Trevally
## Invertebrates

Sea WaspChristmas Island Red CrabQueen Alexandra's BirdwingMarbled ScorpionSydney Funnel-Web SpiderGiant Burrowing CockroachPeacock Mantis ShrimpAustralian Giant CuttlefishSouthern Blue-Ringed OctopusGeographic Cone SnailChambered NautilusPacific Cleaner ShrimpGiant SquidCrown of Thorns Starfish
Pied Avocet

The pied avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) is a large black and white wader in the avocet and stilt family, Recurvirostridae. They breed in temperate Europe and western and Central Asia. It is a migratory species and most winter in Africa or southern Asia. Some remain to winter in the mildest parts of their range, for example in southern Spain and southern England. The pied avocet is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies.
Maine Coon

The Maine Coon is one of the largest domesticated breeds of cat. It has a distinctive physical appearance and valuable hunting skills. It is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America, specifically "native" to the state of Maine (though the feline was simply introduced there), where it is the official state cat.

Cleo the Maine Coon (Karen Fairchild)
Mongolian Death Worm

It is described as a bright red worm with a wide body that is 2 to 5 feet (0.6 to 1.5 m) long. The olgoi-khorkhoi is said to resemble a cow's intestine. It is reported to be red in color, and is sometimes described as having darker spots or blotches. Sometimes it is said to have spiked projections at both ends. The Worms are purportedly between 2 to 5 feet long and thick bodied. They somewhat resemble polychaetes: in many respects, the Mongolian Death Worm closely resembles a land-dwelling Bobbit worm.
Pacific White-sided Dolphin

The Pacific white-sided dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens), also known as the hookfin porpoise, is a very active dolphin found in the cool to temperate waters of the North Pacific Ocean. The Pacific white-sided dolphin has three colors. The chin, throat and belly are creamy white. The beak, flippers, back, and dorsal fin are a dark gray. Light gray patches are seen on the sides and a further light gray stripe runs from above the eye to below the dorsal fin, where it thickens along the tail stock. A dark gray ring surrounds the eyes.

Spinnaker the Pacific White-sided Dolphin (Drake)
Mandarinfish

The Mandarin Dragonet (Synchiropus splendidus) is a small, brightly colored member of the dragonet family, which is popular in the saltwater aquarium trade. The mandarinfish is native to the Pacific, ranging approximately from the Ryukyu Islands south to Australia. It can usually be found in some of the warmer waters.
Northern Prawn

Pandalus borealis is a species of caridean shrimp found in cold parts of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The FAO refers to them as the northern prawn. Other common names include coldwater prawn, pink shrimp, deepwater prawn, deep-sea prawn, great northern prawn, crevette nordique and northern shrimp.
Proboscis Monkey

The proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) or long-nosed monkey is an arboreal Old World monkey with an unusually large nose, a reddish-brown skin color and a long tail. It is endemic to the southeast Asian island of Borneo and is found mostly in mangrove forests and on the coastal areas of the island. This species co-exists with the Bornean orangutan. It belongs in the monotypic genus Nasalis. The proboscis monkey is a large species, being one of the largest monkey species native to Asia. Only the Tibetan macaque and a few of the gray langurs can rival its size. Sexual dimorphism is pronounced in the species. Males have a head-body length of 66 to 76.2 cm (26.0 to 30.0 in) and typically weigh 16 to 22.5 kg (35 to 50 lb), with a maximum known weight of 30 kg (66 lb). Females measure 53.3 to 62 cm (21.0 to 24.4 in) in head-and-body length and weigh 7 to 12 kg (15 to 26 lb), with a maximum known mass of 15 kg (33 lb). Further adding to the dimorphism is the large nose or proboscis of the male, which can exceed 10.2 cm (4.0 in) in length, and hangs lower than the mouth. Theories for the extensive length of their nose suggest it may be sexual selection by the females, who prefer louder vocalizations, with the size of the nose increasing the volume of the call. Nevertheless, the nose of the female is still fairly large for a primate. The proboscis monkey has a long coat; the fur on the back is bright orange, reddish brown, yellowish brown or brick-red.[13][14] The underfur is light-grey, yellowish, or greyish to light-orange. Infants are born with a blue colored face that at 2.5 months darkens to grey. By 8.5 months of age, the face has become cream colored like the adults. The male has a red penis with a black scrotum. Both sexes have bulging stomachs that give the monkeys what resembles a pot belly. Many of the monkeys' toes are webbed.

Trunk the Proboscis Monkey (Rodger Bumpass)Klaus Kickenklober (Adam Buxton)
Lowland Nyala

Nyala (Tragelaphus angasii) are medium sized in comparison to other antelopes, with a marked size difference between the sexes. Males weigh 98-125 kg and stand over one meter tall at the shoulder, while females weigh 55-68 kg and are slightly less than a meter tall. Males have horns, which can be up to 80 cm long and spiral upwards, curving out at the first turn. Females and juveniles are usually a rusty red color, but adult males become slate gray. Both males and females have a dorsal crest of long hair that runs from the back of the head to the base of the tail, and males additionally have a fringe of long hair along the midline of their chest and belly. Nyala have some white vertical stripes and spots, the pattern of which varies.

Nate the Lowland Nyala (Harry Shearer)