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Long-tailed Chinchilla

The long-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera) is well known for being a popular pet, but it in its native land of Chile its population is declining due to hunting for its fur, and its future is uncertain. It has an attractive appearance with a broad head, fairly large ears and large black eyes. Its body is small, with a bushy tail, and is covered in dense, soft fur to insulate it in the cold barren mountainous regions where it lives. It’s body is slender with a tail measuring up to a third the size of its body, and long, strong hind legs, which enable it to run and jump agilely. The dorsal side is coloured bluish, pearl or brownish grey, and the belly is a yellowish white colour. Each hair usually has a black tip, and as many as 60 hairs grow out of one follicle.

Chilly the Long-tailed Chinchilla (Kristin Chenoweth)
Poodle

The poodle is a group of formal dog breeds, the Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle, and Toy Poodle. The origins of the poodles are still discussed with a dispute over whether the poodle descends from the old French Barbet breed or from Germany as a type of water dog.

Muffin the Poodle (Carrie Underwood)Leonard (Dan Castellaneta)Poodle (Margaret Cho)
Platypus

So seemingly incongruous was the appearance of the duck-billed platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) specimens shipped to England at the end of the 18th century, that many observers assumed it was the fraudulent work of a skilled taxidermist. Even after the specimens were found to be authentic, it was sometime before scientists concluded that the ‘amphibious mole’ was in fact a mammal, albeit the most evolutionary distinct mammal alive. The distinctive features that make the platypus so instantly recognizable are its duck-like bill, dense, waterproof fur, webbed feet, and broad, flattened tail. The plush pelage that covers its stream-lined body is deep brown above, and silvery grey to yellow underneath. The limbs are extremely short, with the heavily webbed front-feet providing propulsion through water, while the hind-feet act more like rudders. In male platypuses, the rear ankles are equipped with a horny spur connected by a duct to venom gland, which is used to inflict wounds on natural predators and other males. Although, the characteristic muzzle of the platypus resembles that of a duck, it is actually soft and rubbery, and contains no true teeth.

Peter the Platypus (David Spade)PerryPlatypus in AustraliaRick Platypus (Gilbert Gottfried)Fetch With Ruff Ruffman Platypus.pngFetch! with Ruff Ruffman (2006-2010)
Plesiosaurus

Plesiosaurus (Greek: plesios, near to + sauros, lizard) is a genus of extinct, large marine sauropterygian reptile that lived during the early part of the Jurassic Period, and is known by nearly complete skeletons from the Lias of England. Although these animals are known to be extinct, every year there are a high number of unconfirmed modern-day reported sightings of creature(s) that are often described to resemble the Plesiosaur, such as the Loch Ness Monster. It is distinguishable by its small head, long and slender neck, broad turtle-like body, a short tail, and two pairs of large, elongated paddles. It lends its name to the order Plesiosauria, of which it is an early, but fairly typical member. It contains only one species, Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus. P. brachypterygius, P. guilielmiiperatoris, and P. tournemirensis were assigned to new genera, Hydrorion, Seeleyosaurus and Occitanosaurus steenbok ears sable antelope horns jakal feet.

Phil the Plesiosaurus (John Leguizamo)
North American Raccoon

Bandit-masked raccoons (Procyon lotor) are a familiar sight just about everywhere, because they will eat just about anything. These ubiquitous mammals are found in forests, marshes, prairies, and even in cities. They are adaptable and use their dexterous front paws and long fingers to find and feast on a wide variety of fare. In the natural world, raccoons snare a lot of their meals in the water. These nocturnal foragers use lightning-quick paws to grab crayfish, frogs, and other aquatic creatures. On land, they pluck mice and insects from their hiding places and raid nests for tasty eggs. Raccoons also eat fruit and plants—including those grown in human gardens and farms. They will even open garbage cans to dine on the contents. These ring-tailed animals are equally opportunistic when it comes to choosing a denning site. They may inhabit a tree hole, fallen log, or a house's attic. Females have one to seven cubs in early summer. The young raccoons often spend the first two months or so of their lives high in a tree hole. Later, mother and children move to the ground when the cubs begin to explore on their own. Raccoons in the northern parts of their range gorge themselves in spring and summer to store up body fat. They then spend much of the winter asleep in a den. There are six other species of raccoons, in addition to the familiar northern (North American) raccoon. Most other species live on tropical islands.

Veloces the North American Raccoon (Jazmine Gonzalez)Randall the North American Raccoon (Keegan-Michael Key)Bering (Jim Cummings)North American Raccoon in San Diego ZooEastern Raccoon in MarylandLarry RaccoonRaccoon (Danny Trejo)Rocket (Bradley Cooper)Raccoon in Rob the Robot.pngRob the Robot: Lost in the woodsMolang Raccoon.pngMolang: The Little RaccoonDrawn Together Raccoon.pngDrawn Together (2004) S1E6Fetch With Ruff Ruffman Raccoon.pngFetch! with Ruff Ruffman (2006-2010)The Replacements Raccoon.pngThe Replacements (2006-2009)Totally Spies Raccoon2.pngTotally Spies! (2001)Dinosaur King Raccoon.pngDinosaur King (2007-2008)
North American River Otter

Like other otter species, the North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) has a long, sinuous, streamlined body, highly modified for aquatic life. The limbs are short and powerful, the clawed paws are fully-webbed, and the flattish head terminates in a broad muzzle equipped with numerous sensitive whiskers used for detecting prey underwater. To propel itself through the water, this species primarily combines hind-limb paddling with vertical undulations of its remarkably long, tapering tail. The body is covered in densely packed underfur, overlaid with longer guard hairs that trap a layer of insulating air when the otter is swimming underwater. Generally the sleek outer fur is brown to velvety black above, and paler greyish-brown to silver underneath, but there is considerable regional variation in this species’ appearance, with numerous recognised subspecies. Although the sexes are identical in overall appearance, the males are, on average, around five percent larger and darker in color than the females.

Cinnamon the North American River Otter (Charles Barkley)Mr and Mrs Otterton (Eddie Murphy and Octavia Spencer)SliderNorth American River Otter in Wyoming
Norway Lemming

The noticeable marked Norway lemming (Lemmus lemmus) is active during the day and at night; times of activity are alternating with small breaks. In the winter, it constructs tunnels under the snow, so that it can search for food on the ground. In spring, when the snow is still there, the mating season begins, and during the summer, the no less than 8 litters with 6 young each are reared.

Snowflake the Norway Lemming (Candi Milo)Norway Lemming in Norway
Mule Deer

Mule deer can be divided into two main groups: the mule deer (*sensu stricto*) and the black-tailed deer. The first group includes all subspecies, except *O. h. columbianus* and *O. h. sitkensis*, which are in the black-tailed deer group.[5] The two main groups have been treated as separate species, but they hybridize, and virtually all recent authorities treat the mule deer and black-tailed deer as conspecific.[1][5][6][7][9][10] Mule deer apparently evolved from the black-tailed deer.[9] Despite this, the mtDNA of the white-tailed deer and mule deer is similar, but differs from that of the black-tailed deer.[9] This may be the result of introgression, although hybrids between the mule deer and white-tailed deer are rare in the wild (apparently more common locally in West Texas), and the hybrid survival rate is low even in captivity.[8][9] Many claims of observations of wild hybrids are not legitimate, as identification based on external features is complicated.
Olm

The olm or proteus (Proteus anguinus) is an aquatic salamander in the family Proteidae, the only exclusively cave-dwelling chordate species found in Europe. In contrast to most amphibians, it is entirely aquatic, eating, sleeping, and breeding underwater. Living in caves found in the Dinaric Alps, it is endemic to the waters that flow underground through the extensive limestone bedrock of the karst of Central and Southeastern Europe in the basin of the Soča River (Italian: Isonzo) near Trieste, Italy, southwestern Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Introduced populations are found near Vicenza, Italy, and Kranj, Slovenia. This cave salamander is most notable for its adaptations to a life of complete darkness in its underground habitat. The olm's eyes are undeveloped, leaving it blind, while its other senses, particularly those of smell and hearing, are acutely developed. It also lacks any pigmentation in its skin. It has three toes on its forelimbs, but only two toes on its hind feet. It exhibits neoteny, retaining larval characteristics like external gills into adulthood, like some American amphibians, the axolotl and the mudpuppies (Necturus). The olm is the only species in the genus Proteus and the only European species of the family Proteidae, whose other extant genus is Necturu.

Olivia the Olm (Carol Burnett)
Mandrill

## Information

The mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) is the largest monkey species in the world, but it is also one of the most distinctive. It has an extremely striking face, with a red stripe down the nose and blue flanges framing it. The male has a much more colorful face than females and juveniles, with more prominent hair growth around the nostrils and huge canine teeth, measuring up to 6.5 cm long, which he exposes to threaten any rivals or predators. This amazing monkey has red fur patches above the eyes and a yellow mane-like beard, while the rest of its body is covered with thick olive-green fur. Its underparts are grey, tinged with yellow, and its body is stocky, with a short tail and a brilliantly blue to purple colored rump. Males are much larger than females, and more boldly colored. With this spectacular appearance, the male mandrill declares its identity to other animals, as well as announcing his sex and virility to females.

## Natural habitat

*Main article:Mandrill Ecology*.

*TBA*

## Gallery

Manny the Mandrill (T-Pain)Rafiki (John Kani/Khary Payton)Makini (Landry Bender)Mr. MandrillMandrill in Los Angeles ZooMama Untussa the Mandrill (Beyonce)Rafiki the Mandrill (Fernado Luís)Bluecheeks the Mandrill (Scott Manville)Humari the Baboon (Rui Paulo)Tarzan (1999)Melody the Mandrill (Chaka Khan)Mandrill in Republic of Congo
## Videos

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## External Links

* https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/mandrill
* https://lionking.fandom.com/wiki/Mandrills
* https://planetoftheapes.fandom.com/wiki/Mandrill
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandrill
* https://naturerules1.fandom.com/wiki/Mandrill
* https://www.newbig5.com/life-in-colour/
* https://neprimateconservancy.org/mandrill/
Polar Bear

The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is the largest living land carnivore, with adult males growing up to 2.6 meters in length. The most well known of all bears, the polar bear is immediately recognizable from the distinctive white color of its thick fur. The only unfurred parts of the body are the foot pads and the tip of its nose, which are black, revealing the brown color of the skin underneath the pelt. The neck of the polar bear is longer than in other species of bears, and the elongated head has small ears. Polar bears have large strong limbs and huge forepaws which are used as paddles for swimming. The toes are not webbed but are excellent for walking on snow as they bear non-retractable claws which dig into the snow like ice-picks. The soles of the feet also have small projections and indents which act like suction cups and help this bear to walk on ice without slipping. Females are about half the size of males, although a pregnant female with stored fat can exceed 500 kilograms in weight. Polar bear cubs weigh up to 0.7 kilograms at birth. They look similar in appearance to adults, though they have much thinner fur. With an incredible sense of smell, the polar bear is able to detect prey nearly a kilometer away and up to a meter under the snow. It is symbolized as the national animal of Greenland.

Wade the Polar Bear (Kevin Michael Richardson)Jake the Polar Bear (Bill Hader)Magnet the Polar Bear (Carl Weathers)Koslov (Brad Pitt)TangaagimPolar Bear in San Diego ZooPolar Bear in AlaskaMauricio Polar BearRugrats 1991 Polar Bear.pngRugrats (1991-2006)Tweenies Polar Bear.pngFetch With Ruff Ruffman Polar Bear.pngFetch! with Ruff Ruffman (2006-2010)
Long-wattled Umbrellabird

The long-wattled umbrellabird (Cephalopterus penduliger) gains its name from the rather bizarre and striking features of the male of the species. The male bird has a large crest, composed of hair-like feathers, extending over the bill, and a long, black feathered wattle hanging from the middle of the chest. The wattle reaches a length of up to 45 centimetres and can be inflated during courtship, when it resembles a large, open pine cone. During flight, it is retracted and held against the chest. The female and juvenile resemble the male but are smaller, and both the crest and wattle are greatly reduced. The long-wattled umbrellabird is usually silent, except during displays, when the male makes a protracted grunting noise, as well as a low-frequency booming call that is audible to humans at a distance of up to one kilometre away.

Uphaz the Long-wattled Umbrellabird (Tracy Morgan)
North Island Giant Moa

Research shows that the *D. novaezealandiae* displayed a large reversed sexual dimorphism whereby the females were much larger than males, estimated to have had up to twice the body mass of males (Turvey & Holdaway 2005, p.70)[7]: 70.*Dinornis* had long slim, elongated bones compared to other moa species (Turvey & Holdaway 2005, p.75).[7]: 75 Using algorithms derived from the bone findings of juvenile *Dinornis*, an adult male has been estimated to weigh between 55-88kg whilst females between 78-249kg (Turvey & Holdaway 2005, p.76).[7]: 76 The growth and development of *Dinornis* long bones, compared to that of other *ratites* such as the Ostrich, has been found to be much slower (Turvey & Holdaway 2005, p.76).[7]: 76 The North Island brown kiwi, that does not reach adult body mass until 12 months, is viewed as a more appropriate developmental analog for the *Dinornis* due to the similarities that have been drawn between the time taken to reach complete maturity of hindlimbs (5 years), as well as the time upon which tarsals commence fusion with adjacent long bones (4 years) (Turvey & Holdaway 2005, p.79).[7]: 79 Due to extensive land clearance for agriculture during the nineteenth and twentieth century, most land surface containing moa bones was lost throughout New Zealand, making the bones of the *D. novaezealandiae* a rarity that are only found in remote, undisturbed and rarely visited sites (Wood & Wilmshurst 2013, p.254) This moa lived on the North Island of New Zealand, and lived in the lowlands (shrublands, grasslands, dunelands, and forests).[4] The *Dinornis* was a widely represented genus of moa in the North Island of New Zealand (Scarlett 1974, p.1).[9]: 1 The habitat of the *Dinornis novaezealandiae* is thought to have remained relatively unchanged for hundreds of thousands of years (McCallum et al. 2013, p.e50732).[10]: e50732 This was in part due to the bird's inability to fly, as this restricted its movement between islands and therefore confined the species to the North Island of New Zealand (Lomolino et al. 2021, p.5).[11]: 5. Shifts in this moa's habitat have been noted during particular times of changing climates and vegetative zones (Lomolino et al. 2021, p.1) [11]: 1 and in reaction to the influence of anthropogenic factors such as the introduction of Polynesian rat (*Rattus exulans*) and Polynesian dog (*Canis familiaris*) (Lomolino et al. 2021, p.1).[11]: 1 Later, the human environmental impact of fires made by the Māori people also contributed to habitat alterations (Lomolino et al. 2021, p.10).[11]: 10 Based on recent knowledge, the Kahikatea-Pukatea-tawa forest, Waikato, was home to the majority of *Dinornis novaezealandiae* (Lomolino et al. 2021, p.5).[11]: 5 However, bone discoveries also reveal it to have been in nearby places, such as Opito, Aukland, where it was the predominant genus of moa (Scarlett 1974, p.11).
Panamanian White-headed Capuchin

The Panamanian white-faced capuchin (Cebus imitator), also known as the Panamanian white-headed capuchin or Central American white-faced capuchin, is a medium-sized New World monkey of the family Cebidae, subfamily Cebinae. Native to the forests of Central America, the white-faced capuchin is important to rainforest ecology for its role in dispersing seeds and pollen.

Bart the Panamanian White-headed Capuchin (Omarion)TugWhite-headed Capuchin in San Antonio ZooPanamanian White-headed Capuchin in Costa RicaMickey Mouse 2013 Capuchin.pngMickey Mouse (2013)
Malayan Tapir

Its unmistakable two-tone pattern distinguishes the Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus), the only Old World tapir, from the other three tapir species of Central and South America. The largest of the tapirs, adults possess a stocky black body with a prominent white ‘saddle’ over the back, which extends down the sides, around the belly and over the rump. Although seemingly conspicuous, this ‘disruptive colouration’ helps break up the body outline in shady and moonlit forests. In contrast to adults, infants are born with a reddish-brown coat patterned with white stripes and spots, developing the adult colouration after four to seven months. Like other tapirs, the nose and upper lip are extended to form a prominent prehensile proboscis, which is used to grab leaves.

Tory the Malayan Tapir (Patton Oswalt)TenukMalayan Tapir in SumatraMalayan Tapir in San Diego Zoo
Olive Baboon

## Information

The **olive baboon** (*Papio anubis*) live in groups of 15 to 150, with many females, a few males and the offspring. Social hierarchy is important to baboons. Males fight to establish dominance, whereas females inherit dominance from their mothers. The olive baboon is so named for its coat, which is a grey-green color from a distance. Males are larger than females, weighing on average 53 pounds, whereas the female weighs on average 33 pounds.

## Characteristics

*Main article:Olive baboon#Characteristics*.

*TBA*

## Distribution and habitat

*Main article:Olive baboon Distribution and habitat*.

## Reproduction and parenting

*Main article:Olive baboon#Parenting and parenting*.

*TBA*

## Films, tv shows and video games

Barry the Olive Baboon (Maurice LaMarche)The Lion GuardOlive Baboon in Seneca Park ZooOlive Baboon in Kenya
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## External links

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olive\_baboon

* https://naturerules1.fandom.com/wiki/Olive\_Baboon

* https://planetoftheapes.fandom.com/wiki/Baboon

* https://lionking.fandom.com/wiki/Baboons

* https://www.awf.org/wildife-conservation/baboon

* https://disney-animals.fandom.com/wiki/Olive\_Baboon

* https://cn-animals.fandom.com/wiki/Olive\_Baboon

* https://nick-animals.fandom.com/wiki/Olive\_Baboon

* https://neprimateconservancy.org/olive-baboon/
Pronghorn

Despite being similar in appearance and behaviour to antelopes, the pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) actually belongs to its own unique family. The horns are particularly remarkable in that like bovids, they consist of a keratin sheath on a bony core, but like deer (cervids), they are forked, and the outer sheath sheds annually from the unforked bony core. Both sexes have black horns, but the male’s are enlarged and have forward-facing prongs below backward-pointing hooks, while the female’s are comparatively small. The pronghorn’s stocky body is supported on long, slim legs, which enable it to take massive eight metre strides at full speed. The upperparts are largely red-brown to tan, while the underparts, the rump and two bands across the neck are contrastingly white. The male also has conspicuous black patches on the face and on the sides of the neck, beneath the ears.
Purple Sea Urchin

The purple sea urchin, Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, lives along the eastern edge of the Pacific Ocean extending from Ensenada, Mexico to British Columbia, Canada. This sea urchin species is deep purple in color, eggs are orange when secreted in water, and lives in lower inter-tidal and nearshore sub-tidal communities. January, February, and March function as the typical active reproductive months for the species.

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Masai Lion

## Information and inspirational quotes about this iconic subspecies

*An injured lion still wants to roar*.

~ Randy Pausch.

*My soul is among lions*.

~ Bible.

*You know you are truly alive when you're living among lions*.

~ Isak Dinesen.

The **Masai lion** or **East African lion** (*Panthera leo nubica*) is a lion subspecies that is found in eastern Africa. This specimen is described as being from "Nubia". The subspecies includes previously recognized subspecies like massaica, which was initially described from the Tanganyika Territory in Eastern Africa. Neumann first described the Masai lion as being less cobby with longer legs and less curved backs than other lion subspecies. Males have moderate tufts of hair on the knee joint, and their manes are not full but look like combed backwards. Male East African lions are generally 2.5–3.0 metres (8.2–9.8 feet) long including the tail. Lionesses are generally smaller, at only 2.3–2.6 metres (7.5–8.5 feet). Lions, male or female, have a shoulder height of 0.9–1.10 metres (3.0–3.6 feet). In weight, males are generally 145–205 kg (320–452 pounds), and females are 100–165 kg (220–364 pounds). As such, it would have been heavier than average Southern African lions (Kalahari, Southeast or Southwest African lions) that weighed under 230 kg (510 pounds), but not any exceptionally large Southern African lion that weighed above 272 kilogrammes. Male Masai lions are known for a great range of mane types. Mane development is related to age: older males have more extensive manes than younger ones; manes continue to grow up to the age of four to five years, long after lions have become sexually mature. Males living in the highlands above 800 m (2,600 ft) altitude develop heavier manes than lions in the more humid and warmer lowlands of eastern and northern Kenya. The latter have scanty manes, or are even completely maneless. The Masai lion was first described on the basis of observations in northern Uganda, near Kavirondo and in southern Kenya, as well as near Lake Manyara, around Mount Kilimanjaro and in the Tanga Region.

## Gallery

Leo the African Lion (Zac Efron)Ashki the African LionessKing Reginald (Tim Curry)Queen Zulu (Shakira)Masai Lion in Kenya
## External Links

* https://muffinsisters.com/blogs/news/the-spiritual-meaning-and-symbolism-behind-african-animals
* https://lionking.fandom.com/wiki/Lions
* https://awf.org/wildlife-conservation/lion
* https://nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/african-lion
* https://naturerules1.fandom.com/wiki/Masai\_Lion
* https://disney-animals.fandom.com/wiki/Masai\_Lion
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masai\_Lion
Pileated Woodpecker

Although a shy and secretive bird, the pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) is a striking species and is one of the largest forest-dwelling birds in North America. Its plumage is mostly black, except for the conspicuous, triangular red crest on the crown and the black and white stripes running along its face. There is a white, crescent-shaped marking on the upperside of the wings. When in flight, the white oval-shaped markings on the underside of the wings are visible but are mostly concealed when the pileated woodpecker is at rest. The pileated woodpecker has black legs and a large, powerful, slightly curved bill, which is roughly the same length as the head and has a chisel-like tip. The bill is dark grey above and yellow or horn-coloured below. The male pileated woodpecker is slightly heavier than the female and has a red moustache-like marking on its face. The juvenile pileated woodpecker has a shorter crest and more rounded flight feathers than the adult, as well as flesh-coloured legs, which become darker as it ages. The eye of the juvenile is brown and becomes gold or yellow in the adult. An extremely loud bird, the pileated woodpecker has a highly varied array of vocalizations, including a high-pitched ‘waa’, ‘wok’, ‘wuk’ and ‘cuk, cuk, cuk’ call. It also makes a loud, resonant drumming noise, which is produced in a rolling pattern when its bill hits dead trees at great speed.

Woody the Pileated Woodpecker (Adam Devine)
Northern Elephant Seal

Northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) return to their terrestrial breeding ground in December and January, with the bulls arriving first. The bulls haul out on isolated or otherwise protected beaches, typically on islands or very remote mainland locations. It is important that these beach areas offer protection from the winter storms and high surf wave action. The bulls engage in fights of supremacy to determine which few bulls will achieve a harem.

Elton the Northern Elephant Seal (Elton John)Northern Elephant Seal in California
Philippine Crocodile

The Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis), also known as the Mindoro crocodile, the Philippine freshwater crocodile, the bukarot in Ilocano, and more generally as a buwaya in most Filipino lowland cultures, is one of two species of crocodiles found in the Philippines; the other is the larger saltwater crocodile.

Philly the Phillipine Crocodile (Flea)
Northern White Rhinoceros

The northern white rhinoceros, or northern square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum cottoni), is one of the two subspecies of the white rhinoceros. Formerly found in several countries in East and Central Africa south of the Sahara, it is listed as Critically Endangered. This subspecies is a grazer in grasslands and savanna woodlands. As of November 2015, there are only three rhinos of this subspecies left. They all belong to the Dvůr Králové Zoo in the Czech Republic but live in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya and are protected round-the-clock by armed guards. According to the latest IUCN's assessment from 2011, the subspecies is considered "Critically Endangered (Possibly Extinct in the Wild)". The northern white rhino (formerly ranged over parts of northwestern Uganda, southern South Sudan, the eastern part of Central African Republic, and northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Their range possibly extended as far west as Lake Chad, into Chad and Cameroon. Poachers reduced their population from 500 to 15 in the 1970s and 1980s. From the early 1990s through mid-2003, the population recovered to more than 32 animals. Since mid-2003, poaching had intensified and reduced the wild population. At the beginning of 2015, the fully captive northern white rhino population consisted of only two animals maintained in two zoological institutions: in the United States (San Diego Zoo Safari Park) and the Czech Republic (Dvůr Králové Zoo). However, both of them died later the same year, and no zoo in the world has any northern white rhinos any longer.

Sudan the Northern White Rhinoceros (1973-2018)Angalifu (1970-2014)
Ostrich

The largest and heaviest of all living birds, the common ostrich (Struthio camelus) is instantly recognizable, with its long, bare neck, large body and long, sturdy legs. Despite its relatively small head, it is also notable for having the largest eyes of any land animal, measuring an impressive five centimeters in diameter, and protected by long black lashes. The adult male ostrich has black plumage, with a white tail and primary feathers, and a bright pinkish or blue neck in the breeding season. The female is smaller and is grey-brown in color, while immature birds resemble the female, but are slightly darker. Four subspecies are recognized, differing mainly in the color of the neck and legs of the male, and in the amount of feathering on the head. Not needed for flight, the ostrich’s feathers are unusual in that they lack the tiny hooks that hold the feather together, so leaving the barbs (the ‘branches’ of the feather) loose, and giving a very soft, smooth plumage. The ostrich is also the only bird to have just two toes on each rather prehistoric-looking foot. The inner toe is thick and strong, adapted for running, and is armed with a formidable, ten-centimeter-long claw, which can be used in defense. The ostrich has quite an extensive vocal repertoire, using a variety of whistles, snorts and guttural noises to communicate, as well as other sounds such as bill-snapping. The male also produces a loud “booming” call, which sounds rather like the roar of a lion and is produced during display, or at night when a predator is nearby. Despite being flightless, the ostrich can run up to 70 km per hour, making it the fastest running bird!

Michael the Ostrich (Jack Black)The Lion King (1994)The Lion King 2 (1998)The Lion King 3 (2004)The Lion King (2019)Mbuni (Grey Griffin)Southern Ostrich in Los Angeles ZooSouthern Ostrich in NamibiaGrey OstrichDumbo (1941)Peppa Pig 2.0 Ostrich.pngPeppa Pig (2004-)Molly of Denali Ostrich.pngMolly of Denali (2019)Elinor Wonders Why Ostrich.pngElinor Wonders Why (2020)
Parasaurolophus

Parasaurolophus is a genus of ornithopod dinosaur that lived in what is now North America during the Late Cretaceous Period, about 76.5–73 million years ago. It was a herbivore that walked both as a biped and a quadruped. Three species are recognized: P. walkeri (the type species), P. tubicen, and the short-crested P. cyrtocristatus. Remains are known from Alberta (Canada), and New Mexico and Utah (USA). The genus was first described in 1922 by William Parks from a skull and partial skeleton found in Alberta.

Noisybill the Parasaurolophus (Charles Shaungessy)
Plateosaurus

Plateosaurus is a genus of plateosaurid dinosaur that lived during the Late Triassic period, around 214 to 204 million years ago, in what is now Central and Northern Europe. Plateosaurus is a basal (early) sauropodomorph dinosaur, a so-called "prosauropod". As of 2011, two species are recognized: the type species P. engelhardti from the lateNorian and Rhaetian, and the slightly earlier P. gracilis from the lower Norian. However, others have been assigned in the past, and there is no broad consensus on the species taxonomy of plateosaurid dinosaurs. Similarly, there are a plethora of synonyms (invalid duplicate names) at the genus level.

Powell the Plateosaurus (Harry Shearer)
Naked Mole Rat

The life-history of naked mole rats (Heterocephalus glaber) is astonishingly similar to social insects, with a dominant queen, populating the colony with son and daughter slaves. Naked mole rats can’t control their body temperature internally like other mammals. When cold, they bask underground in chambers close to the surface and when hot, they retreat to lower, cooler areas of the burrow. Naked mole rats front teeth protude through their lips so they can dig without filling their mouth with soil. Naked mole rats have well developed eyes, but their brain has lost the ability to process what they see, leaving them functionally blind.

Ziggy the Naked Mole Rat (Steven Tyler)
Macrauchenia

Macrauchenia was a long-necked and long-limbed, three-toed South American ungulate mammal, typifying the order Litopterna. The oldest fossils date back to around 7 million years ago, and M. patachonica disappears from the fossil record during the late Pleistocene, around 20,000-10,000 years ago. M. patachonica was the best known member of the family Macraucheniidae, and is known only from fossil finds in South America, primarily from the Lujan Formation in Argentina. The original specimen was discovered by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the Beagle. In life, Macrauchenia resembled a humpless camel with a short trunk, though it is not closely related to either camels or proboscideans.

Marvin the Macrauchenia (Harry Shearer)
Numbat

The numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus), also known as the banded anteater, marsupial anteater, or walpurti, is a marsupial found in Western Australia. Its diet consists almost exclusively of termites. Once widespread across southern Australia, its range is now restricted to several small colonies, and it is listed as an endangered species. The numbat is an emblem of Western Australia and protected by conservation programs.
Matschie's Tree Kangaroo

Matschie's tree-kangaroo (Dendrolagus matschiei), also known as the Huon tree-kangaroo is a tree-kangaroo native to the Huon Peninsula of North Eastern New Guinea. Under the IUCN classification, the Matschie's tree-kangaroo is endangered. The scientific name honours German biologist Paul Matschie.

Matilda the Matschie's Tree Kangaroo (Margot Robbie)
Narwhal

Famous for its unicorn-like single tusk, narwhals (Monodon monoceros) have inspired legends in many cultures and are still revered across the world. The smooth, white tusk is normally found only on males and is the result of extreme growth of the left elongated maxillary tooth that protrudes through the upper lip in a spiral form. It is believed by the majority of the scientific community that the tusk is asecondary sexual characteristic. Females occasionally grow a tusk and males have been seen with two, or none. The largest tusk ever measured was a massive 267 centimetres. Narwhals have a conical body shape and flexible neck with a mottled blue, black, grey and white body fading onto the underside. Older males can be distinguished by their white bodies with mottling only on the top of the back. The dorsal fin is just a low, inconspicuous ridge and the tail fin is concave. The narwhal's famous tusk is a hugely elongated tooth, and the largest ever recorded was over 2.5 metres long. Like elephants, narwhals are also hunted for their ivory tusks. Although sometimes seen in huge herds, sociable narwhals typically live in small groups and communicate through clicks and squeaks.

Norton the Narwhal (Kenan Thompson)Narwhal in ZooquariumNarwhal in NunavutMarco Narwhal
Olinguito

The olinguito is a mammal of the raccoon family Procyonidae that lives in montane forests in the Andes of western Colombia and Ecuador. It was classified as belonging to a new species in 2013. The specific name neblina is Spanish for fog or mist, referring to the cloud forest habitat of the olinguito.

Ollie the Olinguito (Tom Kenny)
Northern Plains Gray Langur

The northern plains grey langur (Semnopithecus entellus) also known as the sacred langur, Bengal sacred langur and Hanuman langur, is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. They are native to Bhutan, India and Nepal. The grey langur is also known as the Hanuman langur after the monkey-god Hanuman, and is considered sacred in the Hindu religion. Other names include Indian langur, Himalayan langur and Himalayan gray langur. The grey langur is mainly arboreal, and feeds on leaves. There are seven recognizable species of Semnopithecus. Grey langurs are largely gray (some more yellowish), with a black face and ears. Externally, the various species mainly differ in the darkness of the hands and feet, the overall color and the presence or absence of a crest. Typically all north Indian gray langurs have their tail tips looping towards their head during a casual walk whereas all south Indian and Sri Lankan gray langurs have an inverted "U" shape or a "S" tail carriage pattern. There are also significant variations in the size depending on the sex, with the male always larger than the female. The average weight of gray langurs is 18 kg (40 lb) in the males and 11 kg (24 lb) in the females. The head-and-body length is from 51 to 79 cm (20 to 31 in). Their tails, at 69 to 102 cm (27 to 40 in) are always longer than their bodies. Langurs from the southern part of their range are smaller than those from the north. At 26.5 kg (58 lb), the heaviest langur ever recorded was a male Nepal gray langur. The larger gray langurs are rivals for the largest species of monkey found in Asia. Grey langurs mostly walk quadrupedally and spend half their time on the ground and the other half in the trees. They will also make bipedal hops, climbing and descending supports with the body upright, and leaps. Langurs can leap 3.7–4.6 m (12–15 ft) horizontally and 10.7–12.2 m (35–40 ft) in descending.

Naresh the Northern Plains Gray Langur (Karan Brar)
Nurse Shark

The nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) is an elasmobranch fish within the family Ginglymostomatidae. They are directly targeted in some fisheries and considered as bycatch in others. The conservation status of the nurse shark is globally assessed as being data deficient in the IUCN List of Threatened Species owing to the lack of information across its range in the eastern Pacific Ocean and eastern Atlantic Ocean. They are considered to be a species of least concern in the United States and in The Bahamas, but considered to be near threatened in the western Atlantic Ocean because of their vulnerable status in South America and reported threats throughout many areas of Central America and the Caribbean.
Red Ruffed Lemur

The **red ruffed lemur** (*Varecia rubra*) is one of two species in the genus *Varecia*, the ruffed lemurs; the other is the black-and-white ruffed lemur (*Varecia variegata*). Like all lemurs, it is native to Madagascar. It occurs only in the rainforests of Masoala, in the northeast of the island.[1] It is one of the largest primates of Madagascar with a body length of 53 cm, a tail length of 60 cm and a weight of 3.3–3.6 kg. Its soft, thick fur is red and black in color and sports a buff or cream colored spot at the nape, but a few are known to have a white or pink patch on the back of the limbs or digits and a ring on the base of the tail in a similar color.
Red Lionfish

The red lionfish (Pterois volitans) or zebrafish is a venomous coral reef fish in the family Scorpaenidae, order Scorpaeniformes. It is mainly native to the Indo-Pacific region, but has become an invasive species in the Caribbean Sea, as well as along the East Coast of the United States and East Mediterranean. P. volitans and a similar relative, Pterois miles, have both been deemed invasive species. Red lionfish are clad in white stripes alternated with red/maroon/brown stripes. Adults in this species can grow as large as 47 cm (18.5 in) in length, making it one of the largest species of lionfish in the ocean, while juveniles are typically shorter than 1 inch (2.5 cm). The average red lionfish lives around 10 years. As with many species within the family Scopaenidae, it has large, venomous spines that protrude from the body, similar to a mane, giving it the common name lionfish. The venomous spines make the fish inedible or deter most potential predators. Lionfish reproduce monthly and are able to quickly disperse during their larval stage for expansion of their invasive region. No definitive predators of the lionfish are known, and many organizations are promoting the harvest and consumption of lionfish in efforts to prevent further increases in the already high population densities.
Ocelot

The ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is a medium-sized spotted wild cat that is native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, Central and South America, and to the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Margarita. It prefers areas close to water sources with dense vegetation cover and high prey availability. Ocelots are highly intelligent animals; They wait for prey for 30 to 60 minutes at a certain site and hunt in areas with vegetation cover, avoiding open areas, especially on moonlit nights to ambush the prey.

Occi the Ocelot (Shawn Mendes)
Marine Iguana

The marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus), also known as the sea iguana, saltwater iguana, or Galápagos marine iguana, is a species of iguana found only on the Galápagos Islands (Ecuador). Unique among modern lizards, it is a marine reptile that has the ability to forage in the sea for algae, which makes up almost all of its diet. Marine iguanas are the only extant lizard that spends time in a marine environment. Large males are able to dive to find this food source, while females and smaller males feed during low tide in the intertidal zone. They mainly live in colonies on rocky shores where they bask after visiting the relatively cold water or intertidal zone, but can also be seen in marshes, mangrove swamps and beaches. Large males defend territories for a short period, but smaller males have other breeding strategies. After mating, the female digs a nest hole in the soil where she lays her eggs, leaving them to hatch on their own a few months later. Marine iguanas vary in appearance between the different islands and several subspecies are recognized. Although relatively large numbers remain and it is locally abundant, this protected species is considered threatened, primarily from El Niño cycles, introduced predators and chance events like oil spills.

Ivan the Marine Iguana (John Leguizamo)Marine Iguana in Zooquarium
North American Porcupine

The North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) has the most northerly range of all porcupines. After the beaver the the North American porcupine is the second largest rodent in North America. Even with their formidable spiny defence the North American porcupine is preyed upon successfully by several predators including mountain lions and fishers. The plant-based diet of the North American porcupine changes through the year due to fluctuations in toxin levels present in their food.

Puddles the North American Porcupine (Travis Scott)Buddy (Maddie Taylor)North American Porcupine in MaineRobopine (Tyrese Gibson)
Phenacodus

The typical *Phenacodus primaevus* was a relatively small ungulate about 1.5 m (4.9 ft) long and weighed up to 56 kg, of slight build, with straight limbs each terminating in five complete toes, and walking in the digitigrade fashion of the modern horse.[2][3] The middle toe was the largest, and the weight of the body was mainly supported on this and the two adjoining digits, which appear to have been encased in hooves, foreshadowing the tridactyl type common in perissodactyls and certain extinct groups of ungulates. The skull was small, with proportionately minute brain; and the arched back, strong lumbar vertebrae, long and powerful tail, and comparatively feeble fore-quarters all proclaim kinship with the primitive carnivores Creodonta. All the bones of the limbs are separate, and those of the carpus and tarsus do not alternate - each one in the upper row is placed immediately above the corresponding one in the row below. The full series of forty-four teeth was developed; and the upper molars were short-crowned, or brachyodont, with six low cusps, two internal, two intermediate and two external, so that they were of the typical primitive bunodont structure.
Mantled Guereza

The mantled guereza (Colobus guereza) is a large, sturdy colobus monkey with an attractive black-and-white coat. Glossy, black fur covers much of the body, but contrasts with short, white hair surrounding the face, a u-shaped, cape-like mantle of long white hair that extends down the shoulders and across the lower back, and a bushy white tuft to the tip of the tail. Although not clearly resolved, eight guereza subspecies are currently recognized, each occupying a distinctive range and exhibiting slight variations in appearance. The main features that set the subspecies apart are the length and colouration of the mantle, which sometimes appears creamy or yellow, the length of the tail, and the extent of the tail tuft. At birth, the hair of infant guerezas is completely white, in striking contrast with the predominately black fur of the adult guereza.

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Mara the Mantled Guezera (Tyler Jackson Williams)
Siamang

The largest of the gibbons, sometimes referred to as the ‘lesser apes’, the siamang (Symphalangus syndactylus) is known for its graceful movement through the trees and impressive emotive calls. The siamang, which often reaches double the size of other gibbon species , has shaggy black fur, apart from a grey area around the chin and mouth. Infant siamangs lack any grey areas and are entirely black. Male and female siamangs are similar in appearance. However, there is a slight difference between those occurring in Malaysia and Sumatra, with the Sumatran siamang being slightly larger than the Malaysian siamang. Like all gibbons, the siamang swings through the forest using its long arms, which are considerably longer than its legs, in a mode of locomotion known as ‘brachiation’. Despite lacking a tail, the siamang’s sense of balance is impressive, and it can even be found walking on its hind legs along branches high above the ground, as well as sometimes climbing on all fours. The scientific name of the siamang, Symphalangus, comes from the Greek words ‘sym’, meaning ‘together’, and ‘phalanx’, meaning ‘finger’, and refers to the fusion of the second and third toes, which are joined by skin. These ‘webbed’ digits distinguish the siamang from most other species of gibbon, as does its longer and less dense fur, and the presence of a throat sac on both the male and female. The large naked throat sac of the siamang functions as a resonance body for its penetratingly loud, deep, expressive chorus.

Ashley the Siamang (Vella Lovell)Noisy the Siamang (Hynden Walch)
Short-faced Bear

The short-faced bear (Arctodus spp.) is an extinct bear that inhabited North America during the Pleistocene epoch from about 1.8 Mya until 11,000 years ago. It was the most common early North American bear and was most abundant in California. There are two recognized species: Arctodus pristinus and Arctodus simus, with the latter considered one of the largest known terrestrial mammalian carnivores.

Silas the Short-faced Bear (Clancy Brown)Short-faced Bear in Zooquarium