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Pteranodon

Pteranodon is a genus of pterosaurs which included some of the largest known flying reptiles, with wingspans over 6 meters (20 ft). It existed during the late Cretaceous geological period of North America in present day Kansas, Alabama, Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota. More fossil specimens of Pteranodon have been found than any other pterosaur, with about 1,200 specimens known to science, many of them well preserved with nearly complete skulls and articulated skeletons. It was an important part of the animal community in the Western Interior Seaway.

Penny the Pteranodon (Maya Rudolph)Pteranodon in Santonian Kansas
Short-finned Pilot Whale

The short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) is relatively large member of the dolphin family (Delphinidae), and is known for its rather large, globular head. The globular shape of the head is more highly developed in males, and in old males can droop and come to hang over the mouth.

Pedro the Short-finned Pilot Whale (Hank Azaria)Short-finned Pilot Whale in California
Orca

Also known as the killer whale or the killer dolphin, the orca (Orcinus orca) is the largest member of the dolphin family, and one of the most distinctive of all cetaceans. The killer whale’s strikingly marked black and white body is unmistakable, being black on the upperparts, sometimes with a light grey ‘saddle patch’ behind the dorsal fin, and white on the underparts, lower jaw and undersides of the tail. White lobes extend up the sides of the body behind the dorsal fin, and there is a white, oval patch behind each eye. In newborn killer whales, the white areas of the body have an orange hue. Both the male and female killer whale have a broad, rounded head and snout, an enlarged forehead, large, paddle-shaped pectoral fins and a large dorsal fin. However, males grow larger than females, and on reaching maturity become stockier and develop disproportionately larger fins, with adult males easily recognised by the tall, erect dorsal fin, which is the largest of any cetacean, growing to an impressive 1.8 metres in height. The female killer whale, in contrast, has a more backward-curving dorsal fin, which grows to just 70 to 90 centimetres in height. The shape of an orca’s dorsal fin and saddle patch are unique to each individual. Found throughout all of the world's oceans, the killer whale is thought to be the most widespread mammal after humans. The killer whale commonly hunts marine mammals and it is the world's largest predator of warm-blooded animals.

Willy the Orca (John C. Reilly)Orca in SeaWorld San DiegoOrca in AntarcticaMr. BlowholeOrca (Mark McGrath)
Reticulated Python

The reticulated python (Python reticulatus) is a species of python found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia. They are the world's longest snakes and longest reptiles and among the three heaviest snakes. Like all pythons, they are nonvenomous constrictors and normally not considered dangerous to humans. Although large specimens are powerful enough to kill an adult human, attacks are only occasionally reported.

Medusa the Reticulated Python (Julia Louis-Dreyfus)
Mountain Nyala

The last of the large ungulate species to be discovered in Africa, the mountain nyala (Tragelaphus buxtoni) is an elegant and rather attractively marked antelope, with a greyish to chestnut-brown coat, a white chevron between the eyes, two white spots on the cheeks, two white patches on the throat and chest, white spots on the flanks and rump, and up to nine poorly defined white stripes on the sides. The underparts are slightly paler, and the dark legs bear white patches on the insides, while the tail is rather bushy, with a white underside. The pattern of markings may be unique to the individual. The coat of the mountain nyala is smooth and glossy during the summer, becoming shaggier during winter months. The male mountain nyala is larger than the female, and bears long, spiraling horns, which may grow to 118 centimeters in length, developing ivory-colored tips as the male matures. The male may also be darker than the female, and possesses shaggier hair on the neck, and a dorsal crest of brown and white hair running from the neck to the base of the tail. Although named after the Nyala (Tragelaphus angasii) of southern Africa, the mountain nyala is now thought to be more similar to the Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros).
Spectacled Bear

The second largest terrestrial mammal in South America and the only bear species to occur there, the Andean or spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) is named for the white facial markings that encircle the eyes. The dense coat is brown or black in colour, sometimes with a reddish tinge, and the white or cream facial markings extend onto the neck and chest. The pattern of these markings is highly variable, and may be absent altogether in some individuals. The head is rounded, and the snout is relatively short compared to other bear species. The male spectacled bear is larger than the female.

Specky the Spectacled Bear (Matt L. Jones)Spectacled Bear in San Diego ZooSpectacled Bear in Peru
Scalloped Hammerhead Shark

The scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini) is a species of hammerhead shark, and part of the family Sphyrnidae. Originally known as Zygaena lewini, the name of its genus was later renamed to its current name. The Greek word sphyrna translates into "hammer" in English, referring to the shape of this shark's head. The most distinguishing characteristic of this shark, as in all hammerheads, is the 'hammer' on its head. The shark's eyes and nostrils are at the tips of the extensions. This is a fairly large hammerhead, though is smaller than both the great and smooth hammerheads.

Scott the Scalloped Hammerhead Shark (Hank Azaria)Scalloped Hammerhead Shark in California
Scarlet Ibis

The scarlet ibis (Eudocimus ruber) is the national bird of Trinidad and Tobago. This absolutely stunning, brightly colored bird is a remarkable sight to see. Although they only occur naturally in South America, they can be seen in zoos the world over. scarlet ibises vary in length from 56 to 61 cm or 22 to 24 inches, with a mass of about 650g. Both male and female scarlet ibises are a bright red color and have black tips on their wings. Immature birds are brown with a white belly and rump. As time progresses they will begin producing scarlet feathers. The feather color of the Scarlet Ibis comes from the synthesis of carotene found in their diet. It has been said that the black pigmentation on the wing’s primary feathers gives it strength. They have very long legs, typical of waders. These help them walk across mud flats, marsh lands and mangrove stands. The long neck also assists them in reaching certain areas. Notable is the scarlet ibis’ long curved bill. The bill is highly sensitive and can search out small creatures such as crustaceans, insects, fish and frogs in the mud. Should the ibis or its young be attacked it will fight using its wings, legs and beak. These spectacularly colored birds live in extensive colonies. Males woo female Scarlet Ibises with complexcourtship dances. They will typically pair off for life. Both in the pair will construct a nest in mangrove trees with sticks. After mating the female Scarlet Ibis will lay 2 or three eggs. These are a pale green color with brown streaks. Incubation lasts 23 days and the offspring fledge in 39 to 45 days. By the age of 2 years the young ibises have transformed into their scarlet coloration.

Fiona the Scarlet Ibis (Lucy Liu)
Spinosaurus

Spinosaurus is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived in what now is North Africa, during the lower Albian to lower Cenomanian stages of the Cretaceous period, about 112 to 97 million years ago. This genus was known first from Egyptian remains discovered in 1912 and described by German paleontologist Ernst Stromer in 1915. The original remains were destroyed in World War II, but additional material has come to light in recent years. It is unclear whether one or two species are represented in the fossils reported in the scientific literature. The best known species is S. aegyptiacus from Egypt, although a potential second species, S. maroccanus, has been recovered from Morocco.

Spiny the Spinosaurus (Peter Dinklage)
Shunka Warakin

The Shunka Warakin, or Shunka Warak'in is an animal mentioned in American folklore that is said to resemble a wolf, a hyena, or both. According to cryptozoologist Loren Coleman, Shunka Warakin is a creature unknown to modern sources. Its name means "carries off dogs." An animal shot in 1886 by Israel Ammon Hutchins, on what is now the Sun Ranch in Montana, has been suggested by Coleman as an example of this mysterious creature. Joseph Sherwood, a taxidermist, acquired it from Hutchins, mounted it and put it on display in his combination general store-museum in Henry's Lake, Idaho. Sherwood named the beast "Ringdocus". This stuffed trophy, the only piece of physical evidence, was never examined by qualified scientists and went missing for some time, before it was rediscovered in December 2007.
Smilodon

Smilodon is an extinct genus of machairodont felid. It is perhaps the best-known saber-toothed cat and lived in the Americas during the Pleistocene epoch (2.5 mya–10,000 years ago). One of the largest collections of its fossils has been obtained from the La Brea Tar Pits. Three species of the genus are known; they vary in size and build.

Sander the Saber-toothed Cat (John Stamos)
Rock Dove

Able to navigate using the earth’s magnetic fields, rock doves (Columba livia) can find their way across large distances even when blindfolded. Rock doves that are found in towns and cities are feral pigeons, descended from domestic pigeons. It is thought that rock doves could have been domesticated over 5,000 years ago. Rock doves are naturally blue, though there are many different color variations including red, black, and white.

Perry the Rock Dove (Gary Anthony Williams)Rock Dove in New YorkBobby (Jeff Bennett)Squit (Maurice LaMarche)Pesto (John Kassir)
Nile Crocodile

The second largest of all crocodilians, the Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is a supremely adapted aquatic predator, with a streamlined body, a long, powerful tail, webbed hind feet, and long, powerful jaws, ideally suited for grabbing and holding onto prey. The eyes, ears and nostrils are located on top of the head, allowing the crocodile to lie low in the water, almost totally submerged and hidden from prey. A special valve at the back of the throat allows the mouth to be opened to catch and hold prey underwater without water entering the throat. In addition to a good sense of smell and excellent night vision, the Nile crocodile also possess sensory pits in the scales along the side of the jaw, used to detect movement and vibrations in the water. Like all true crocodiles, the enlarged fourth tooth on the lower jaw is clearly visible when the mouth is closed, a feature which distinguishes this group from other crocodilians, such as alligators. The body of the adult Nile crocodile is a grey-olive colour, with a yellowish belly, while the juvenile is more greenish or dark olive-brown, with black cross-banding on the tail and body, which becomes fainter in adults. In general, the male Nile crocodile grows larger than the female.

Grunch the Nile Crocodile (Danny DeVito)Makuu (Blair Underwood)Nile Crocodile in Dallas ZooTarzan (1999)Eastern Nile Crocodile in TanzaniaDante CrocodileCrocodile (Nick Carter)Elinor Wonders Why Crocodile.pngElinor Wonders Why (2020)Codename Kids Next Door Crocodile.pngCodename: Kids Next Door (2002-2007)
Silver Fox

The silver fox is a melanistic form of the red fox (Vulpes vulpes). Silver foxes display a great deal of pelt variation. Some are completely glossy black except for a white colouration on the tip of the tail, giving them a somewhat silvery appearance. Some silver foxes are bluish-grey, and some may have a cinereous colour on the sides.

Hider the Silver Fox (Wiz Khalifa)
Red-legged Seriema

The red-legged seriema or crested cariama (Cariama cristata) is a mostly predatory terrestrial bird in the seriema family (Cariamidae), included in the "Gruiformes" in the old paraphyletic circumscription, but increasingly placed in a distinct order Cariamiformes (along with three extinct families). The red-legged seriema inhabits grasslands from Brazil south of the Amazon to Uruguay and northern Argentina. The area over which it occurs is estimated at 5.9 million km², though the bird is not found everywhere in this region of course. The species is absent from the Mata Atlântica and planalto uplands along the coast of Brazil.
Rough Collie

Originating in Scotland and Wales, the Rough Collie, also known as the Long-Haired Collie, is a long-coated breed of medium to large size dog that in its original form was a type of collie used and bred for herding in Scotland. There is a smooth-coated variety known as a Smooth Collie; some breed organizations, including both the American and Canadian Kennel Clubs, consider the smooth-coat and rough-coat breeds to be variations of the same breed. Rough Collies closely resemble the smaller Shetland Sheepdog or "Sheltie", but the two breeds do not have an exclusive linear relationship.

Jed the Rough Collie (Brad Paisley)
Nile Monitor

The Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus) is not only Africa’s largest lizard but also one of the continent’s most voracious predators. Stout-bodied and powerful, this formidable reptile has an elongated snake-like head, sharp claws, and a long, compressed tail which it uses to great effect when under threat. The tough, beady skin of the adult is greyish-brown with regular yellow spots arranged in distinctive bands down the head, body and tail. The colour patterning of juveniles is more vibrant, with dark black skin covered in bright yellow spots and blotches.

Norville the Nile Monitor (David Cross)Nile Monitor in Botswana
Mothman

The Mothman is a creature reportedly seen in the Charleston and Point Pleasant areas of West Virginia from November 12, 1966, to December 1967. Most observers describe the Mothman as a winged man-sized creature with large reflective red eyes and large wings. The creature was sometimes reported as having no head, with its eyes set into its chest. A number of hypotheses have been presented to explain eyewitness accounts, ranging from misidentification (A barn owl or person) and coincidence, to paranormal phenomena and conspiracy theories.
Saltwater Crocodile

The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is the largest of all crocodilians, and the largest reptile in the world, with unconfirmed reports of individuals up to an impressive eight to ten metres in length, although a maximum of five to six metres is more usual. The species has a relatively large head, with a pair of ridges that run from the eye along the centre of the snout. Adults are generally dark in colour, with lighter tan or grey areas, and dark bands and stripes on the lower flanks. The underside is creamy yellow to white, becoming greyer along the tail. The juvenile is usually pale tan, with black stripes and spots on the body and tail, which gradually fade with age, although never disappear entirely. Female saltwater crocodiles grow to a smaller size than males, normally reaching a maximum length of 2.5 to 3 metres. With its long, powerful tail, webbed hind feet, and long, powerful jaws, the saltwater crocodile is a superbly adapted aquatic predator. As in all crocodilians, the eyes, ears and nostrils are located on top of the head, allowing the crocodile to remain almost totally submerged when lying in water, helping to conceal it from potential prey, while a special valve at the back of the throat allows the mouth to be opened underwater without water entering the throat. The saltwater crocodile is considered to be more aquatic than most crocodilians and is less heavily armoured along the back and neck.

Maximo the Saltwater Crocodile (Hugo Weaving)Clark the Saltwater Crocodile (Tom Kenny)Saltwater Crocodile in Australia ZooSaltwater Crocodile in AustraliaTick-Tock
Southern Rockhopper Penguin

Previously classed as a single species, the rockhopper penguin has now been split into a northern (Eudyptes moseleyi) and southern species (Eudyptes chrysocome). Although both species are similar in appearance, the distinctive yellowish plumes extending from the yellow line above the eye are significantly shorter and less dense in the southern rockhopper penguin. The body is small but robust, with slate-grey upperparts and white underparts. The bill is short and reddish-brown and the eyes are red. Juvenile southern rockhopper penguins can be identified by the lack of adult yellow markings and by pale grey mottling on the chin. All penguins are highly adapted to marine life, with streamlined bodies and wings which are reduced to powerful, narrow flippers. Their bodies are densely covered by three layers of short feathers.

Ricky the Southern Rockhopper Penguin (Jay Leno)Western Rockhopper Penguin in the Falkland IslandsLuz meets Southern Rockhopper Penguin.png
Southern Black Widow

Latrodectus mactans, known as southern black widow or simply black widow, and the shoe-button spider, is a venomous species of spider in the genus Latrodectus. The females are well known for their distinctive black and red coloring and for the fact that they will occasionally eat their mates after reproduction. The species is native to North America. The venom can cause pain and other symptoms, but is rarely fatal to healthy humans. The southern widow is primarily found in (and is indigenous to) the southeastern United States, ranging as far north as Ohio and as far west as Texas.

Sally the Black Widow (Dakota Fanning)Rosie (Bonnie Hunt)Black Widow (Raven-Symone)
Red Deer

The red deer (Cervus elaphus) is one of the largest deer species. The red deer inhabits most of Europe and eastern Asia. Genetic evidence indicates that the red deer as traditionally defined is a species group rather than a single species, although it remains disputed exactly how many species the group includes. It is commonly accepted that the slightly larger wapiti, native to North America and eastern parts of Asia represents a distinct species besides red deer. Red deer have different colouration based on the seasons and types of habitats, with grey or lighter colouration prevalent in the winter and a more reddish and darker coat in the summer. Most European red deer wear a reddish-brown summer coat, and some individuals may have a few spots on the backs of their summer coats.

Deer (Terry Bradshaw)
Red-crowned Crane

The red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis), also known as the Japanese crane is sacred and seen as a symbol of fidelity, good luck, love and long life in the Orient. It is also the second rarest crane species in the world. These tall, graceful birds are mainly white in color with black lower wings. In male red-crowned cranes, the cheeks, throat, and neck are also black, whilst in females, they are a pearly-grey. Adults have a bare patch of skin on the crown of the head, which is bright red in color. The bill is an olive-green color and the legs are black. Juvenile Japanese cranes are similar in appearance, although they lack the red crown and have black-tipped outer flight feathers. The wingspan of the red-crowned crane measures up to 2.5 meters! Red-crowned cranes are the most aquatic species of crane and prefer to forage in deep water. Red-crowned cranes usually pair for life and perform an elaborate, synchronized courtship dance to reinforce this bond.

Cassandra the Red-crowned Crane (Ming-Na Wen)
Shortfin Mako Shark

The Shortfin Mako Shark (Isurus oxyrinchus), also known as the blue pointer or bonito shark, is a large mackerel shark. It is commonly referred to as the mako shark, as is the longfin mako shark (Isurus paucus).The shortfin mako is on record as the fastest-swimming shark, capable of bursts of speed up to 18.8 metres per second (68 km/h; 42 mph).

Pete the Shortfin Mako Shark (Jeff Bergman)Shortfin Mako Shark in Australia
Sea Otter

The sea otter (Enhydra lutris), the smallest marine mammal in the world, is well adapted for its predominately aquatic lifestyle, possessing a strong, rudder-like tail and large hind-feet that act as flippers. Unlike other marine mammals, sea otters do not have blubber and instead rely on their fur to keep warm in the water; their reddish-brown coat is the densest of any mammal, consisting of around 100,000 hairs per cm². The natural oils produced by the fur provide a waterproof quality.

Chris the Sea Otter (Booboo Stewart)Finding Dory (2016)Southern Sea Otter in CaliforniaThe Loud House Sea Otter.pngThe Loud House (2016-)Cougar Mountain Sea Otter.pngCougar Mountain (2011)
South-Central Black Rhinoceros

The southern black rhinoceros or Cape black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis minor) is a subspecies of the black rhinoceros that was once abundant in South Africa from the Cape Province to Transvaal, southern Namibia, and possibly also Lesotho and southern Botswana. It was brought to extinction by excessive hunting and habitat destruction around 1850. It is unknown from where the original specimen (the holotype), on which Carl Linnaeus based "Rhinoceros" bicornis in 1758, was collected. It was even proposed that it was indeed the skull of an Indian rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis) with a faked second horn, as Linnaeus erroneously noted India as occurrence. This was fixed formally in 1911, when O. Thomas declared the Cape of Good Hope as type locality of D. bicornis. Therefore, this population formed the base of the nominal subspecies of the black rhinoceros. Later this subspecies became frequently mistaken for the south-western black rhinoceros, but the latter has to be considered a separate subspecies (D. bicornis occidentalis). D. bicornis bicornis was the largest of all black rhino subspecies. While the differentiation of subspecies is mostly based on skull and body proportions, as well as details of the dentition, the external appearance of the southern subspecies is not exactly known because no photos exist. The skull was the largest of any known subspecies and proportionally large compared to the body. The limbs were short but slender and the skin folds were probably only weakly pronounced. This subspecies was restricted to well-vegetated regions, in contrast to others that are well adaptated to desertic conditions. It is a popular species of rhino.

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Sundula the South-Central Black Rhinoceros (Sean Marquette)
Largetooth Sawfish

The largetooth sawfish (Pristis pristis), also known as the common sawfish or freshwater sawfish, is a sawfish of the family Pristidae, found in shallow Indo-West Pacific oceans between latitudes 11° N and 39° S. As its relatives, it also enters freshwater. This species reaches a length of up to 7 metres (23 ft). Reproduction is ovoviviparous.

Sawyer the Largetooth Sawfish (David Cross)Largetooth Sawfish in Florida
Styracosaurus

Styracosaurus was a genus of herbivorous ceratopsian dinosaur from the Cretaceous Period (Campanian stage), about 75.5 to 75 million years ago. It had four to six long horns extending from its neck frill, a smaller horn on each of its cheeks, and a single horn protruding from its nose, which may have been up to 60 centimetres (2 ft) long and 15 centimetres (6 in) wide. The function or functions of the horns and frills have been debated for many years. Styracosaurus was a relatively large dinosaur, reaching lengths of 5.5 metres (18 ft) and weighing nearly 3 tonnes. It stood about 1.8 meters (6 ft) tall. Styracosaurus possessed four short legs and a bulky body. Its tail was rather short. The skull had a beak and shearing cheek teeth arranged in continuous dental batteries, suggesting that the animal sliced up plants. Like other ceratopsians, this dinosaur may have been a herd animal, traveling in large groups, as suggested by bonebeds. Named by Lawrence Lambe in 1913, Styracosaurus is a member of the Centrosaurinae. One species, S. albertensis, is currently assigned to Styracosaurus. Other species once assigned to the genus have since been reassigned elsewhere.

Saul the Styracosaurus (Samuel L. Jackson)
Snowy Owl

Perhaps one of the most instantly recognizable of all owls, the snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca) is characterized by its distinctive white plumage, which gives it good camouflage against the snow. Whilst the male snowy owl is almost entirely white, sometimes with some sparse dark spots or barring, the larger female is variably marked with dark bars, while the juvenile resembles the female, but is generally more heavily barred. A large and powerful owl, the snowy owl has rudimentary ear-tufts, although these are not normally visible, and relatively small eyes, which are bright golden-yellow in colour, edged with black eyelids. The legs and toes are thickly feathered, and the short, dark beak is nearly concealed by the long facial feathers. The snowy owl is believed to be closely related to the eagle-owls, and, like eagle-owls, does not have a prominent facial disc, the flat or concave arrangement of feathers on the face, characteristic of most owls. The calls of this species include a deep, booming kroo-kroo or hoo-hoo, as well as a rapid, repeated cacklingka or ke, and the female may also produce a loud, intense whistling or mewing note. Often pairing for life, the male snowy owl performs an aerial display for the female during courtship, sometimes carrying a lemming too. Snowy owls will aggressively defend their nest from predators and have even been known to drive wolves away. Although it generally feeds on small mammals, the snowy owl is also capable of taking prey as large as geese.

Jasmine the Snowy Owl (Kelly Clarkson)Eva (Annet Mahendru)Snowy Owl in GreenlandSnow Owls (Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black)
Rocky Mountain Elk

The Rocky Mountain elk (Cervus canadensis nelsoni) is a subspecies of elk found in the Rocky Mountains and adjacent ranges of Western North America. The winter ranges are most common in open forests and floodplain marshes in the lower elevations. In the summer it migrates to the subalpine forests and alpine basins. Elk have a diverse habitat range that they can reside in but are most often found in forest and forest edge habitat and in mountain regions they often stay in higher elevations during warmer months and migrate down lower in the winter. They may even come down the mountain and leave the forest into some grassland for part of the day but head back into the timber in the evening. Climate change/warming can keep elk in their higher elevation habitats for longer into the winter than normal. Climate changes such as warming have in some cases even increased the seasonal range of elk in the winter. For example, in Yellowstone the climate warming has kept the snow at a lower level than in the past and has given the elk the ability to populate higher ranges than before. The lack of snow in Yellowstone has also given the elk an advantage over the wolves in their predator prey relationship because wolves rely on deep snow to hunt elk in winter ranges of Yellowstone. The total wild population is about one million individuals.

Eric the Rocky Mountain Elk (Ed O'Neill)Rocky Mountain Elk in WyomingLuz meets Elk.png
Mongolian Gerbil

The Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus) or Mongolian jird is a rodent belonging to subfamily Gerbillinae. Body size is typically 110–135mm, with a 95–120mm tail, and body weight 60–130g, with adult males larger than females. The animal is used in science and kept as a small house pet.

Biscuit the Mongolian Gerbil (Lucy Liu)
Sambar

The appearance and the size of the sambar vary widely across its range, which has led to considerable taxonomic confusion in the past; over 40 different scientific synonyms have been used for the species. In general, they attain a height of 102 to 160 cm (40 to 63 in) at the shoulder and may weigh as much as 546 kg (1,204 lb), though more typically 100 to 350 kg (220 to 770 lb).[2][3] Head and body length varies from 1.62 to 2.7 m (5.3 to 8.9 ft), with a 22 to 35 cm (8.7 to 13.8 in) tail.[4] Individuals belonging to western subspecies tend to be larger than those from the east, and females are smaller than males.[5] Among all living cervid species, only the moose and the elk can attain larger sizes.
Quetzalcoatlus

***Quetzalcoatlus northropi*** is an azhdarchid pterosaur known from the Late Cretaceous of North America (Maastrichtian stage) and one of the largest known flying animals of all time. It is a member of the family Azhdarchidae, a family of advanced toothless pterosaurs with unusually long, stiffened necks. Its name comes from the Mesoamerican feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl.
Southern Flying Squirrel

The southern flying squirrel or the assapan (Glaucomys volans) is one of three species of the genus Glaucomys and one of three flying squirrel species found in North America. It is found in deciduous and mixed woods in the eastern half of North America, from southeastern Canada to Florida. Disjunct populations of this species have been recorded in the highlands of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. Southern flying squirrels have grey, brown fur on top with darker flanks, and are a cream color underneath. They have large dark eyes and a flattened tail. They have a furry membrane called a patagium that extends between the front and rear legs and is used to glide through the air. Total length (including tail) is 21–26 cm (8.3–10.2 in). The tail can be 8–12 cm (3.1–4.7 in). Southern flying squirrels are nocturnal. They feed on fruit and nuts from trees such as red and white oak, hickory, and beech. They store food, especially acorns, for winter consumption. They also dine on insects, buds, mushrooms, mycorrhizal fungi, carrion, bird eggs and nestlings and flowers. Predators include snakes, owls, hawks and raccoons. Domestic cats can also be potential predators.

Cupcake the Southern Flying Squirrel (Shelby Simmons)
Quagga

Since Dutch settlement of South Africa began, the quagga (Equus quagga quagga) was heavily hunted as it competed with domesticated animals for forage. While some individuals were taken to zoos in Europe, breeding programs were not successful. The last wild population lived in the Orange Free State, and the quagga was extinct in the wild by 1878. The last captive specimen died in Amsterdam on 12 August 1883. Only one quagga was ever photographed alive and only 23 skins are preserved today. In 1984, the quagga was the first extinct animal to have its DNA analysed, and the Quagga Project is trying to recreate the phenotype of hair coat pattern and related characteristics by selectively breeding Burchell's zebras .

Quade the Quagga (Joel Embiid)Quagga in Zooquarium
Red Fox

The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the largest of the true foxes and one of the most widely distributed members of the order Carnivora, being present across the entire Northern Hemisphere including most of North America, Europe and Asia plus parts of Northern Africa. It is listed as least concern by the IUCN.

## Subspecies

* American Red Fox
* European Red Fox

## Gallery

Ash the Red Fox (David Hyde Pierce)Hider the Silver Fox (Wiz Khalifa)TodNick Wilde (Jason Bateman)
Striped Skunk

The striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) is the most common skunk in North America and is found in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Skunks are famous for their defense behavior, spraying a pungent fluid from glands near the base of the tail when threatened. Skunks can spray this foul-smelling fluid up to twelve feet. The striped skunk is omnivorous; while mainly feeding on insects it also occasionally eats small mammals, birds and plant matter.

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Sea Serpent

Sightings of sea serpents have been reported for hundreds of years, and continue to be claimed today. Cryptozoologist Bruce Champagne identified more than 1,200 purported sea serpent sightings. a chimeric being, with a built similar to a loch ness monster/wolf/bear/pigeon/dragon/human/kangaroo/duck/lion/t-rex/rat/godzilla/dog/plorgonarian-alike feet and a Godzilla/bull/tiger/cow/kangaroo/horse/mouse/impala/stegosaurus/sable antelope/bear/kweltikwan/apatosaurus/penguin/elephant/dog/seal/pteranodon/deer-alike body, and Godzilla/lion/dragon/wolf/stegosaurus/giraffe/kangaroo/loch ness monster/bear/pteranodon/tiger/human/dog-alike leg and donkey/warthog/lion/snake belly and a apatosaurus/dragon/camel/loch ness monster-alike hump and a donkey/cow/lion/giraffe/loch ness monster/elephant/dragon/bull/zebra-alike tail tuft and a Godzilla/giraffe/snake/elephant/rat/tiger/gecko/loch ness monster/lemur/stegosaurus/zebra/mouse/lion/kangaroo/donkey/fossa/T-Rex/bull/rhamphorhynchus/dog/alligator-alike long tail and a Godzilla/dragon/giraffe/loch ness monster/wolf/lion/human/kangaroo/dragon/bear/stegosaurus/dog/tiger-alike arms and a bear/kangaroo/loch ness monster/wolf/t-rex/lion/dog/dragon-alike hands and a chameleon-like colorful fur skin and a giraffe/ostrich/apatosaurus/flamingo/loch ness monster/dragon/struthiomimus-alike long neck. and He has a dragon/rooster/loch ness monster/giraffe/shark/horse-alike crest, frog/human/fish/loch ness monster/snake/gecko-alike eyes a giraffe/snake/moose/loch ness monster/duck/alligator/cow-like face, and a crocodile/pteranodon/bison/penguin/dragon/cearadactylus/moose/apatosaurus/deinosuhus/bull/pigeon/alligator/giraffe/t-rex/duck/loch ness monster-alike mouth and a human/fish-like lips and a long dragon/bull/loch nees monster/giarffe/crocodile-alike snout and a goddess/frog/gecko/lion/loch ness monster-alike tongue, and a lion-like jaws and a human/deer/zebra-alike teeth and a donkey/bull/horse/cow-like muzzle and a long donkey/loch ness monster/gazelle/wildebeest/sheep/giraffe/dragon/bull/horse/dog/sable antelope/rabbit/deer/goat/llama/aardvark/cow/hyena-alike ears and a short walrus/boar-alike tusks and a pair of bull/cow/wildebeest/goat/water buffalo/gazelle/dragon/texas longhorn/impala/bison/sable antelope/loch ness monster-alike horns Despite these numerous sightings, no credible physical evidence has been recorded and it is currently believed that the sightings can be best explained as misidentification of known animals such as oarfish and whales. Some cryptozoologists have suggested that the sea serpents are relict plesiosaurs, mosasaurs or other Mesozoic marine reptiles, an idea often associated with lake monsters such as the Loch Ness Monster.
Sagwa's Pride

**Sagwa's Pride** (2022) is a Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Animation Studios film directed by Cayetano Flores. Creators are Byron Howard, Amy Tan and Cayetano Flores. It is the sequel to the 2021 film Sagwa's Wild Animal: The Movie. Sagwa Miao and her friends are going to Disney California Adventure Park. Along with Dongwa, Sheegwa, Elsie, Oliver, Mittens, Marie, Chloe, Dennis, Harry, Molly McGee, the Recess gang, Bigfoot, Nessie, and The Muppets. Music by Phil Collins.

## Cast

* Holly Gauthier-Frankel as Sagwa Miao
* Oliver Grainger as Dongwa Miao
* Jesse Vinet as Sheegwa Miao
* Hynden Walch as Elsie
* Joey Lawrence as Oliver
* Susie Essman as Mittens
* Tara Strong as Marie
* Lake Bell as Chloe
* Ellen David as Mama Miao
* Arthur Holden as Baba Miao
* Andrew Lawrence as T.J. Detweiler
* Pamela Adlon as Ashley Spinelli
* Rickey D'Shon Collins as Vince LaSalle
* Zack Shada as Mikey Blumberg
* Ashley Johnson as Gretchen Grundler
* Courtland Mead as Gus Griswald
* Rick Jones as Fu-Fu
* Flea as Shei-Hu
* Krystal Meadows as Ping-Wing
* Kathy Tsoi as Hun Hun
* Erik von Detten as Jet Jet
* Michael Yarmush as Wing Wing
* Terrence Scammell as Lik Lik
* Kamiko Taka as Ling
* Ian James Corlett as Wong Ton
* Sonja Ball as Nai-Nai Miao
* Daniel Brochu as Cha-Siu
* Steven Curtis Chapman as Thomas O'Malley
* Kaitlyn Robrock as Duchess
* Nika Futterman as Berlioz
* Cree Summer as Toulouse
* John Travolta as Bolt
* Mark Walton as Rhino
* Owen Wilson as Lightning McQueen
* Larry the Cable Guy as Tow Mater
* Charles Shaughnessy as Dennis
* Rene Mujica as Harry
* Josh Gad as Olaf
* Kevin Hart as Snowball
* Tiffany Haddish as Daisy
* Frank Welker as Cri-Kee, Sven, Waddles, and Gompers
* Matt Hill as Ed
* Samuel Vincent as Double D
* Tony Sampson as Eddy

## Muppet Performers

* Matt Vogel as Kermit the Frog, Floyd Pepper, Sweetums, Pops, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Crazy Harry, '80s Robot, Camilla the Chicken, Uncle Deadly, Big Bird, and Count von Count
* Eric Jacobson as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Sam Eagle, Animal, The Newsman, Grover, Bert, and Oscar the Grouch
* Dave Goelz as Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot, Beauregard, and Waldorf
* Bill Barretta as Pepe the King Prawn, Rowlf the Dog, Dr. Teeth, Swedish Chef, and Bobo Bear
* David Rudman as Scooter, Janice, Beaker, and Cookie Monster
* Peter Linz as Walter, Statler, Lips, Link Hogthrob, Foo-Foo, Rizzo the Rat, and Ernie
* Ryan Dillon as Elmo
* Carmen Osbahr as Rosita and Ovejita
* Leslie Carrara-Rudolph as Abby Cadabby
* Jennifer Barnhart as Zoe
* Joey Mazzarino as Murray Monster
Pygmy Hippopotamus

The pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis) shares the barrel-shaped body form of the closely related Common Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), but is considerably smaller. Other physical differences between the two hippopotamus species include the placing of the eyes, which are more towards the side of the head in the pygmy hippopotamus, feet that are not as webbed as in the common hippopotamus, and the pygmy's sloping smooth, greenish-black back. The sexes are similar in appearance; as males do not have a scrotum, males and females are very difficult to tell apart. The name hippopotamus derives from the Greek for 'river horse'. Genetic studies have revealed that hippopotami share a common ancestor with whales, while recent fossil evidence alludes to a close relationship between whales and all ungulates.

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Rock Hyrax

The rock hyrax (Procavia capensis) is a small, tailless mammal which superficially may resemble a guinea pig, but is actually more closely related to elephants and manatees. Also known as the ‘dassie’, the dense fur of the rock hyrax is variable in colour, but is typically brownish-grey on the upperparts, with lighter underparts. A distinctive patch sits the back of the rock hyrax, which may be black, yellow or orange, and covers a gland that secretes a characteristic odour. The soles of the feet are moist and rubber-like, providing the hyrax with a good grip as it clambers around its steep, rocky habitat. A rather vocal species, the rock hyrax produces a series of intermittent “harsh yips” which build up to “guttural grunts” to defend its territory, and a sharp bark is used to warn others if danger threatens.

Harvey the Rock Hyrax (Damon Wayans Jr.)
South African Giraffe

The South African giraffe or Cape giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa) is a subspecies of southern giraffe ranging from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. It has rounded or blotched spots, some with star-like extensions on a light tan background, running down to the hooves. In 2016, the population was estimated at 31,500 individuals in the wild. The South African giraffe has dark, somewhat rounded patches "with some fine projections" on a tawny background colour. The spots extend down the legs and get smaller. The median lump of males is less developed. The South African giraffe is found in northern South Africa, southern Botswana, southern Zimbabwe, and south-western Mozambique. After local extinctions in various places, the South African giraffes have been reintroduced in many parts of Southern Africa, including in Swaziland. They are common in both in and outside of protected areas. South African giraffes usually live in savannahs and woodlands where food plants are available. Giraffes are herbivorous animals. They feed on leaves, flowers, fruits and shoots of woody plants such as Acacia.
Samoyed Dog

The Samoyed is a breed of medium-sized herding dogs with thick, white, double-layer coats. They are a spitz-type dog which takes its name from the Samoyedic peoples of Siberia. Descending from the Nenets Herding Laika, they are a domesticated animal that assists in herding, hunting, protection and sled-pulling.
Sperm Whale

The sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) is the largest of the toothed whales, with males growing up to 20 metres in length. The sperm whale also has the largest brain of any living animal, and it was a sperm whale that was pitted against Captain Ahab in Herman Melville’s classic novel, Moby Dick. Sperm whales have huge square heads, comprising almost a third of the total body length; indeed the specific name macrocephalus means large head. Uniquely among cetaceans, the single blowhole is located on the left of the head rather than on the top and so these whales are easily identified at a distance by their low, bushy spout, which is projected forward and slightly to the left. Further down the body toward the tail there is usually a large hump on the back, followed by a series of smaller bumps. The dark brown to bluish-black skin, which is splotched and scratched, is said to have a texture like that of a plum stone. Males tend to be somewhat larger and heavier than females, and have larger heads in relation to their body size. The huge heads of sperm whales contain a large cavity, the spermaceti organ, filled with a waxy liquid called spermaceti oil. This wax can be cooled or heated, possibly by water sucked in through the blowhole, and thus shrinks and increases in density (helping the whale sink), or expands and decreases in density (helping the whale rise to the surface). Whalers likened the substance to semen, and this is the origin of the common name of the species. Sperm whale dives can last up to 2 hours and reach depths of up to 3,000 metres, making it the deepest diving mammal. Sperm whales can weigh up to a staggering 45 tonnes.

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Southern Cassowary

Cassowaries are large, flightless birds that are related to emus and found only in Australia and New Guinea. The southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) has glossy black plumage and a bright blue neck, with red colouring at the nape. Two wattles of bare, red coloured skin hang down from the throat. Cassowaries have stout, powerful legs and long feet with 3 toes; the inner toe on each foot has a sharp claw that can reach up to 80 millimetres in length. The name cassowary comes from a Papuan name meaning ‘horned head’, referring to the helmet of tough skin borne on the crown of the head. This helmet (or casque) slopes backwards and is used to push through vegetation as the cassowary runs through the rainforest with its head down. It also reflects age and dominance. The sexes are similar in appearance, although females tend to be larger and heavier. Chicks are striped black and cream, fading to brown after around five months. The adult colouring and casque begin to develop between two and four years of age. Despite its fearsome reputation, sharp claws and powerful kick, the southern cassowary feeds almost entirely on fruit. The female southern cassowary is dominant over the male, and it is the male who incubates the eggs and cares for the chicks.

Prestone the Southern Cassowary (Anthony LaPaglia)Southern Cassowary in Papua New Guinea
Sand Tiger Shark

The sand tiger shark, grey nurse shark, spotted ragged-tooth shark or blue-nurse sand tiger, is a species of shark that inhabits subtropical and temperate waters worldwide. It inhabits the continental shelf, from sandy shorelines and submerged reefs to a depth of around 191 mill. 627 ft). They dwell in the waters of Japan, Australia, South Africa, the Mediterranean and the east coasts of North and South America. Despite its name, it is not related to the tiger shark Galeocerdo cuvier.
Southern White Rhinoceros

The southern white rhinoceros or southern square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum), is one of the two subspecies of the white rhinoceros. It is the most common and widespread subspecies of rhinoceros. As of late December 2007, the total population was estimated at 17,460 southern white rhino in the wild, making them by far the most abundant subspecies of rhino in the world. South Africa is the stronghold for this subspecies (93.0%), conserving 16,255 individuals in the wild in 2007. However, the current census from Save the Rhino's official website revealed there are 19,682–21,077 southern white rhinoceros since 2015. The southern white rhinoceros is the nominate subspecies, which was given the scientific name Ceratotherium simum simum by the English explorer William John Burchell in the 1810s. Other names were also proposed for the southern subspecies. The subspecies is also known as Burchell's rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum burchellii) after William John Burchell and Oswell's rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum oswellii) after William Cotton Oswell respectively. However, they are considered as synonyms to its original scientific name. Ceratotherium simum kiaboaba (or Rhinoceros kiaboaba), also known as straight-horned rhinoceros, was proposed as a different variety found near Lake Ngami and north of the Kalahari desert. However, it was discovered to be an actual southern white rhinoceros. Following the phylogenetic species concept, recent research in 2010 has suggested the southern and northern white rhinoceros may be different species, rather than subspecies of white rhinos, in which case the correct scientific name for the northern subspecies is Ceratotherium cottoni and the southern subspecies should be known as simply Ceratotherium simum. Distinct morphological and genetic differences suggest the two proposed species have been separated for at least a million years. The southern white rhinoceros is one of largest and heaviest land animals in the world. It has an immense body and large head, a short neck and broad chest. Females weigh 1,700 kg (3,750 lb) and males 2,300 kg (5,070 lb). The head-and-body length is 3.4–4 m (11.2–13.1 ft) and a shoulder height of 160–186 cm (5.25–6.10 ft). On its snout it has two horns. The front horn is larger than the other horn and averages 60 cm (24 in) in length and can reach 150 cm (59 in). Females usually have longer but thinner horns than the males which is larger but shorter. The southern white rhinoceros also has a prominent muscular hump that supports its relatively large head. The colour of this animal can range from yellowish brown to slate grey. Most of its body hair is found on the ear fringes and tail bristles, with the rest distributed rather sparsely over the rest of the body. Southern white rhinos have the distinctive flat broad mouth that is used for grazing.

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