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Ampelosaurus

***Ampelosaurus*** (/ˌæmpɪloʊˈsɔːrəs/ *AM-pi-loh-SOR-əs*; meaning "vine lizard") is a titanosaurian sauropod dinosaur hailing from the Late Cretaceous Period of what is now Europe. Its type species is ***A. atacis***, named by Le Loeuff in 1995. A possible unnamed species has given *Ampelosaurus* an age reaching to the latest Cretaceous, from about 70 to 66 million years ago.

Like most sauropods, it would have had a long neck and tail but it also carried armor in the form of osteoderms. Over 500 bones have been assigned to *Ampelosaurus* and all but the braincase (assigned to *A.* sp.) has been assigned to *A. atacis*. They are assigned to the same species because all the differences in the limb proportions have been linked to individual variation. *A. atacis* is known from a few, well-preserved teeth and some cranial material. A right scapula was discovered associated with a coracoid. The blade of the scapula, contrary to most titanosaurs, is triangular. The blade narrows at one end instead of showing an expansion like most other genera. *A. atacis* is also known from a pubis about 75 centimetres (30 in) long and an ilium. Aside from that, it is known from a partial forelimb, and many femora.

Titanosaurians were a flourishing group of sauropod dinosaurs during Cretaceous times. The Spanish locality from the latest Cretaceous of “Lo Hueco” yielded a relatively well preserved, titanosaurian braincase, which shares a number of unique features with *A. atacis* from France. However, it appeared to differ from *A. atacis* in some traits also. The specimen has been provisionally identified as *Ampelosaurus* sp.; it is most likely a mature titanosaurian since the bones of the braincase have largely fused together.

*Ampelosaurus* lived alongside many other animals. Over 8500 specimens have been found alongside it, including gastropods, bivalves, crocodiles, other sauropods, plants and invertebrates in the Villalba de la Sierra, Gres de Saint-Chinian, Marnes Rouges Inférieures and Gres de Labarre formations. Recent attention has made *Ampelosaurus* one of the most well-known dinosaurs known from France.
Angemon

**Angemon** is an Angel Digimon. It has six shining wings, and its body is clad in cloth so pure white as to be divine. It is a being of perfected virtue, and although it is called a Digimon that brings happiness, when confronting evil it does not stop attacking, with extreme composure, until the opponent is completely annihilated. On the countless times when the Digital World is visited by a crisis, it is told that it descends to lead Digimon of the same genus, and Devimon, who was won over to the Dark Side, was originally of the same species.[8]
Arandaspis

***Arandaspis prionotolepis*** is an extinct species of jawless fish that lived in the Ordovician period, about 480 to 470 million years ago. Its remains were found in Alice Springs, Australia in 1959, but it was not determined that they were the oldest known vertebrates until the late 1960s. *Arandaspis* is named after a local Aboriginal tribe, the Aranda (now currently called Arrernte).
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Alioramus

***Alioramus*** (/ˌælioʊˈreɪməs/; meaning 'different branch') is a genus of tyrannosaurid theropod dinosaurs from the Late Cretaceous period of Asia. The type species, *A. remotus*, is known from a partial skull and three foot bones recovered from Mongolian sediments which were deposited in a humid floodplain about 70 million years ago. These remains were named and described by Soviet paleontologist Sergei Kurzanov in 1976. A second species, *A. altai*, known from a much more complete skeleton, was named and described by Stephen L. Brusatte and colleagues in 2009. Its relationships to other tyrannosaurid genera are unclear, with some evidence supporting a hypothesis that *Alioramus* is closely related to the contemporary species *Tarbosaurus bataar*.

*Alioramus* were bipedal like all known theropods, and their sharp teeth indicate that they were carnivores. Known specimens were smaller than other tyrannosaurids like *Tarbosaurus bataar* and *Tyrannosaurus rex*, but their adult size is difficult to estimate since both *Alioramus* species are known only from juvenile or sub-adult remains. The recent discovery of *Qianzhousaurus* indicates that it belongs to a distinct branch of tyrannosaur.[2] The genus *Alioramus* is characterized by a row of five bony crests along the top of the snout, a greater number of teeth than any other genus of tyrannosaurid, and a lower skull than other tyrannosaurids.
Aracá uakari

The **Aracá uakari** (*Cacajao ayresi*), also known as the Ayres black uakari,[2] is a newly described species of monkey from the northwest Brazilian Amazon. It was found by Jean-Phillipe Boubli of the University of Auckland after following native Yanomamo Indians on their hunts along the Rio Aracá, a northern tributary of the Rio Negro.[3] It was subsequently described in 2008 together with the more westerly distributed Neblina uakari.[1] Until then, the black-headed uakari was the only species of mainly black uakari that was recognized.[4]

This monkey is named after Brazilian biologist José Márcio Ayres, formerly a senior zoologist for the Wildlife Conservation Society. José Márcio Ayres, who died in 2003, pioneered studies in uakaris and played a fundamental role in the creation of the Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve,[1] which is of great importance for the white uakari.[5]

Very little is known about the Aracá uakari, but based on present knowledge it has the smallest distribution of all species of uakaris (possibly as small as 5,000–6,000 square kilometres (1,900–2,300 sq mi)) and is the only one not found in any protected area.[2][6] Although few people live within its very remote distribution, it is hunted; at least seasonally.[2] It has been suggested it should be considered endangered,[6] but it is currently listed as vulnerable by the IUCN.[2]
Aquarius (astrology)

**Aquarius** (**♒**) is the eleventh astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation Aquarius. Under the tropical zodiac, the sun is in Aquarius typically between January 21 and February 18,[2][3] while under the Sidereal Zodiac, the sun is in Aquarius from approximately February 15 to March 14, depending on leap year.[4]
Aardwolf

The **aardwolf** (*Proteles cristata*) is a small, insectivorous mammal, native to East and Southern Africa. Its name means "earth wolf" in Afrikaans and Dutch.[2] It is also called "maanhaar jackal"[3] (Afrikaans for "mane jackal") or *civet hyena*, based on its habit of secreting substances from its anal gland, a characteristic shared with the civet.[4] The aardwolf is in the same family as the hyena. Unlike many of its relatives in the order Carnivora, the aardwolf does not hunt large animals. It eats insects, mainly termites – one aardwolf can eat about 250,000 termites during a single night, using its long, sticky tongue to capture them.[5] The aardwolf lives in the shrublands of eastern and southern Africa – open lands covered with stunted trees and shrubs. It is nocturnal, resting in burrows during the day and emerging at night to seek food. Its diet consists mainly of termites and insect larvae.[6]
Anna Double Scoops

**Anna Double Scoops** is one of Lalaloopsy Land's ice cream enthusiasts! She loves being the center of the party. For her no ingredient is too much when making the perfect event. Making her guests happy is just the cherry on top. Her pet monkey is her second banana. Her name comes from bananas as well as two scoops of ice cream!
Amazonian pygmy owl

The **Amazonian pygmy owl** (*Glaucidium hardyi*) is an owl found in northern South America and northern Brazil, in the center of the Amazon Basin, and in Venezuela and the Guianas. In the southwest of the basin bordering the Andes cordillera, the species is found in Peru, and Bolivia. In the Guyanas, the range is bifurcated, as the species is not found in the middle country of Suriname.

The Amazonia Pygmy- Owl (Glaucidium hardyi) can be found in Amazonia in regions of Brazil and Peru. They are diurnal, active during the day, but unlike other pygmy owls that are found in low woodlands, the Amazonia Pygmy- Owl occupies the canopy of the forest. Since they are in the canopy, they are rarely observed. While they are difficult to spot, they can be heard more easily with their short trill. An almost whistle-like high pitched noise that does not typically sound like an ordinary owl.

The Amazonia Pygmy- Owl are very small, which is indicated by its name “glaucidium”, meaning little owl. They have a large round head that is spotted with black marks, falsely looking like eyes. They are a gray-brown color spotted with very small white dots. They average a measure of 14 cm in length, typically between 50-60 grams in mass.

Not much is known about their behavior but they are said to feed on large arthropods and small vertebrates. They are typically solitary and will spend hours of their time perched quietly on a tree. For breeding purposes, they are presumably socially monogamous.

The Amazonian Pygmy- Owl is fairly widespread in the area but at a continental scale, they are fairly uncommon. There was a said decline in species number however there is no official species count anywhere to date and the decline was determined as miniscule. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List has marked this species as “Least Concern”, meaning they are not threatened or dependent on conservation. Residing in the upper forest there is no data to include on breeding, lifespan, population regulation, and more.
Acrocanthosaurus

***Acrocanthosaurus*** (/ˌækroʊˌkænθəˈsɔːrəs/ *ak-ro-KAN-thə-SAWR-əs*; meaning "high-spined lizard") is a genus of theropod dinosaur that existed in what is now North America during the Aptian and early Albian stages of the Early Cretaceous. Like most dinosaur genera, *Acrocanthosaurus* contains only a single species, *A. atokensis*. Its fossil remains are found mainly in the U.S. states of Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming, although teeth attributed to *Acrocanthosaurus* have been found as far east as Maryland.

*Acrocanthosaurus* was a bipedal predator. As the name suggests, it is best known for the high neural spines on many of its vertebrae, which most likely supported a ridge of muscle over the animal's neck, back and hips. *Acrocanthosaurus* was one of the largest theropods, reaching 11.5 m (38 ft) in length, and weighing up to 6.2 tonnes (6.8 short tons). Large theropod footprints discovered in Texas may have been made by *Acrocanthosaurus*, although there is no direct association with skeletal remains.

Recent discoveries have elucidated many details of its anatomy, allowing for specialized studies focusing on its brain structure and forelimb function. *Acrocanthosaurus* was the largest theropod in its ecosystem and likely an apex predator which preyed on sauropods, ornithopods, and ankylosaurs.
Alxasaurus

***Alxasaurus*** (/ˌɑːlʃəˈsɔːrəs/; "Alxa Desert lizard") is a genus of therizinosauroid alxasaurid theropod dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous Periodof Inner Mongolia. It is one of the earliest known members of the superfamily Therizinosauroidea, but it already possessed the body shape - including the long neck, short tail, and long hand claws - of later therizinosauroids. Like other members of this group, it was a bipedalherbivore with a large gut to process plant material. Several specimens are known and the largest was a little over 3.8 metres (12 feet) long.[1] According to Gregory S. Paul, it was 4 metres (13 feet) long and its weight was about 400 kilograms (880 pounds).[2]
Amazonian scrub flycatcher

The **Amazonian scrub flycatcher** or **Todd's scrub flycatcher** (*Sublegatus obscurior*) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae, the tyrant flycatchers. It is found in South America in its natural habitats of subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Anatosuchus

***Anatosuchus*** ("duck crocodile", the name from the Latin *anas* ("duck") and the Greek *souchos* ("crocodile"), for the broad, duck-like snout) is an extinct genus of notosuchian crocodylomorph discovered in Gadoufaoua, Niger, and described by a team of palaeontologists led by the American Paul Sereno in 2003, in the *Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology*.[1] Its duck-like snout coincidentally makes it resemble a crocoduck, an imagined hybrid animal with the head of a crocodile and the body of a duck.[2][3]
AncientMermaidmon

**AncientMermaidmon** is an Ancient Aquatic Beast Man Digimon whose name and design are derived from "Ancient" and "Mermaimon". Possessing the attribute of "Water", it is one of the Ten Legendary Warriors that saved the ancient Digital World. A Mega who existed only in the distant past, it is the guardian goddess of the birthplace of Digimon, the "Net Ocean", ruling the whole of it and able to handle all water, such as the ocean currents and tidal waves, as if they were its own limbs. It is said that countless continents and islands have been erased when AncientMermaidmon felt angry. Its abilities were later passed on to the "Aquatic Digimon".
Aparasphenodon arapapa

The **broad-snout casque-headed tree frog** (*Asparasphenodon arapapa*) is a species of frog endemic to the Atlantic Rainforest of Southern Bahia, Brazil.[1] The frogs of the genus *Asparasphenodon* are distinguished by a bony plate on top of their heads, referred to as "casqueheaded", casqueheaded frogs are characterized by their phragmotic behavior, *arapapa* is further characterized by the long bill shaped "snout" they possess, similar to that of *Triprion petasatus*, a head longer than it is wide, and their small size (male snout-vent length 57.4–58.1 mm).[2] This species, and all species of *Asparasphenodon* use their unique head shape to seal off the leafs of bromeliads, the plant they inhabit solely, this has two know purposes, warding off predators from the frog as well as their young (the male performs this action) and trapping moisture.[3]
Aldabra giant tortoise

The **Aldabra giant tortoise** (*Aldabrachelys gigantea*), from the islands of the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles, is one of the largest tortoises in the world.[6] Historically, giant tortoises were on many of the western Indian Ocean islands, as well as Madagascar, and the fossil record indicates giant tortoises once occurred on every continent and many islands with the exception of Australia and Antarctica.[7] Many of the Indian Ocean species were thought to be driven to extinction by over-exploitation by European sailors, and they were all seemingly extinct by 1840 with the exception of the Aldabran giant tortoise on the island atoll of Aldabra.[8] Although some remnant individuals of *A. g. hololissa* and *A. g. arnoldi* may remain in captivity,[8] in recent times, these have all been reduced as subspecies of *A. g. gigantea*.[5]
Amargospinus

InGen's effort to create a ferocious carnivore with the size of a *Brachiosaurus* resulted in the massive Amargospinus. Standing over 40 feet tall, its long neck and tail provided a wide attack radius for its razor-sharp jaws, while its spiny back and slashing neck spikes offer a near-impenetrable defense. The Amargospinus is a loner by nature and second only to the Ultimasaurus for individual ferocity.
Albinism

**Albinism** in humans is a congenital disorder characterized by the complete or partial absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes. Albinism is associated with a number of vision defects, such as photophobia, nystagmus, and amblyopia. Lack of skin pigmentation makes for more susceptibility to sunburn and skin cancers. In rare cases such as Chédiak–Higashi syndrome, albinism may be associated with deficiencies in the transportation of melanin granules. This also affects essential granules present in immune cells leading to increased susceptibility to infection.[4]

Albinism results from inheritance of recessive gene alleles and is known to affect all vertebrates, including humans. It is due to absence or defect of tyrosinase, a copper-containing enzyme involved in the production of melanin. It is the opposite of melanism. Unlike humans, other animals have multiple pigments and for these, albinism is considered to be a hereditary condition characterised by the absence of melanin in particular, in the eyes, skin, hair, scales, feathers or cuticle.[5] While an organism with complete absence of melanin is called an albino, an organism with only a diminished amount of melanin is described as leucistic or albinoid.[6] The term is from the Latin *albus*, "white".
Amauroclopius ornatus

***Amauroclopius ornatus*** is an assassin bug that is thought to prey upon bees. *A. ornatus* is associated with the *cativo* tree of Colombia (*Prioria copaifera*Leguminosae / Caesalpinioideae).[1]

Wygodzinsky reported an individual of *A. ornatus* to be found feeding on a bee.[2] Probably *A. ornatus* feeds upon euglossine bees, as these bees are known to use the resins of the *Prioria* tree in their nest construction. Other Apiomerini also show these kinds of associations with bees and plant resins.
Alison’s blue devil

**Alison’s blue devil**, *Paraplesiops alisonae*, is a species of fish in the longfin family Plesiopidae. It was described in 1984 and named for Alison Kuiter. It has a brown head and body with iridescent blue spots on the head. It has been recorded from various sites in southern Australian waters, including Port Phillip in Victoria, northern Tasmania and Tasmanian islands in Bass Strait, Kangaroo Island, and Victor Harbor in South Australia.[1]
Albicetus

***Albicetus*** is a genus of stem-sperm whales that lived during the Miocene Epoch, around 15 million years ago, and was discovered in Santa Barbara, California in 1909. It was originally wrongly categorized for decades as belonging to a group of extinct walruses. It was named *Albicetus*, meaning "white whale," is a reference to the leviathan in Herman Melville's classic 1851 novel *Moby-Dick,* centering on Captain Ahab's obsession with a huge white sperm whale.[1][2]
Arcane Dragon

The Arcane Dragon descends from an ancient line that is said to hold dragonkind's greatest secrets. As it matures, this knowledge appears on the dragon in the form of runic symbols. Humans have long tried to decipher these symbols, but each time someone succeeds, they somehow forget anything they'd just learned.
Ant

**Ants** are eusocial insects of the family **Formicidae** and, along with the related wasps and bees, belong to the order Hymenoptera. Ants evolved from wasp-like ancestors in the Cretaceous period, about 140 million years ago, and diversified after the rise of flowering plants. More than 12,500 of an estimated total of 22,000 species have been classified.[5][6] They are easily identified by their elbowed antennae and the distinctive node-like structure that forms their slender waists.

Ants form colonies that range in size from a few dozen predatory individuals living in small natural cavities to highly organised colonies that may occupy large territories and consist of millions of individuals. Larger colonies consist of various castes of sterile, wingless females, most of which are workers (ergates), as well as soldiers (dinergates) and other specialised groups.[7][8] Nearly all ant colonies also have some fertile males called "drones" (aner) and one or more fertile females called "queens" (gynes).[8] The colonies are described as superorganisms because the ants appear to operate as a unified entity, collectively working together to support the colony.[9][10]

(video) Ants gathering food

Ants have colonised almost every landmass on Earth. The only places lacking indigenous ants are Antarctica and a few remote or inhospitable islands. Ants thrive in most ecosystems and may form 15–25% of the terrestrial animalbiomass.[11] Their success in so many environments has been attributed to their social organisation and their ability to modify habitats, tap resources, and defend themselves. Their long co-evolution with other species has led to mimetic, commensal, parasitic, and mutualistic relationships.[12]

Ant societies have division of labour, communication between individuals, and an ability to solve complex problems.[13] These parallels with human societies have long been an inspiration and subject of study. Many human cultures make use of ants in cuisine, medication, and rituals. Some species are valued in their role as biological pest control agents.[14] Their ability to exploit resources may bring ants into conflict with humans, however, as they can damage crops and invade buildings. Some species, such as the red imported fire ant (*Solenopsis invicta*), are regarded as invasive species, establishing themselves in areas where they have been introduced accidentally.[15]
Arapaima

The **arapaima**, **pirarucu**, or **paiche** are any large species of bonytongue in the genus ***Arapaima*** native to the Amazonand Essequibo basins of South America. Genus *Arapaima* is the type genus of the family Arapaimidae.[1][2] They are among the world's largest freshwater fish, reaching as much as 3 m (9.8 ft).[1] They are an important food fish. They have declined in the native range due to overfishing and habitat loss[*citation needed*]. In contrast, arapaima have been introduced to several tropical regions outside the native range (within South America and elsewhere) where they are sometimes considered invasive species.[3] Its local name, *pirarucu*, derives from the indigenous words for "pira" meaning "fish" and "urucum" meaning "red".

*Arapaima* was traditionally regarded as a monotypic genus, but later several species were distinguished.[2][4][5] As a consequence of this taxonomic confusion, most earlier studies were done using the name *A. gigas*, but this species is only known from old museum specimens and the exact native range is unclear. The regularly seen and studied species is *A. arapaima*,[4][5][6] although a small number of *A. leptosoma* also have been recorded in the aquarium trade.[7] The remaining species are virtually unknown: *A. agassizii* from old detailed drawings (the type specimen itself was lost during World War II bombings) and *A. mapae* from the type specimen.[2][4][5] *A. arapaima* is relatively thickset compared to the remaining species.[4][5]
Amaura

Amaura is a calm creature that lived long ago in a cold land without violent predators. It is a quadruped, dinosaurian Pokémon similar to sauropods. It has a long neck and a short, stubby tail. Above its large, deep blue eyes are two sail structures, which are yellow at the bottom fading into pink towards the tips. These sails have an iridescent appearance. Additionally, the sails change colors to reflect Amaura's mood (green when happy, blue when sad, and red when angry), as seen in Pokémon-Amie. It has a light blue body with a white belly. A single dark blue crystal adorns each side of its body; these crystals permanently remain at freezing cold temperatures, as demonstrated in Pokémon-Amie, where the crystal freezes the hand that touches it. While its forelegs lack claws or digits, the hind legs each have a single white nail.

As shown in the anime, Amaura have the ability to create auroras. Despite its restoration, it is not expected to live long in the heat of current climates.
Allobates humilis

***Allobates humilis*** (common name: **Bocono rocket frog**) is a species of frog in the Aromobatidae family. It is endemic to western Venezuela where it is known from the Trujillo and Táchira states.[2] Its natural habitats are seasonal montane forests and cloud forests. This locally common frog is associated with temporary ponds. It is threatened by habitat loss; the lagoon at the type locality (near Boconó) has already disappeared.[1]
Anemone Dragon

*The Anemone Dragon may appear gentle and harmless as it smoothly swims through waters both shallow and deep, but don't underestimate it. It's highly temperamental though it rarely displays aggressive behavior. This dragon's placid movements lull arena combatants into a serene and lethargic state before moving in for a ferocious ambush. They'll never see it coming!*
Aquilamon

**Aquilamon** is a Giant Bird Digimon whose name and design are derived from "Aquila" (Lat: Eagle (*Haliaeetus leucocephalus*)). It has two gigantic horns growing from its head. It is called the "Great Eagle of the Desert", and as it flies through the sky at Mach speed, it possesses the eye strength to locate the opponent from a very great distance. The horns on its head, when it glides from a great height and charges the opponent, exhibit an immense might. Although there are many Bird-species Digimon with brutal personalities, Aquilamon respects decorum, and unconditionally abides by the orders given by the master it has pledged allegiance to.[9]
Anomaloglossus ayarzaguenai

***Anomaloglossus ayarzaguenai*** (in Spanish: *sapito ninera de Ayarzaguena*) is a species of frog in the Aromobatidae family. It is endemic to Venezuela where it is known from Cerro Jaua in Bolívar state.[2] It is common on the top of this tepui where it is found on the margins of streams and in the surrounding forest.

The only known population's home is protected by Jaua-Sarisariñama National Park.[1]
Allobates brunneus

***Allobates brunneus*** (common name: **Chupada rocket frog**) is a species of frog in the Aromobatidae family. It is found in the southern Amazon drainage in Brazil to Mato Grosso and Amazonas and into extreme northern Bolivia. It has been often confused with other species, including undescribed ones.[2] Its natural habitats are margins of lakes and pools of stagnant water in tropical rainforest and seasonally flooded forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
Alexeyisaurus

***Alexeyisaurus*** is an extinct genus of elasmosaurid plesiosaur known from the upper Triassic (lower-middle Norian age) of Wilczek Formation, Wilczek Land, of Franz Josef Land, Russia.[1] It was first named by A. G. Sennikov and M. S. Arkhangelsky in 2010 and the type species is *Alexeyisaurus karnoushenkoi*.[1]
Antumbra Dragon

*Gwyddion's Field Notes on Dragons of the Rift: "Witnessed the hatchling of an antumbra dragon. Appears to sport exoscales for protection from Rift debris. Squeezey-pincery face is of the adorable variety. Luminous hindquarters may serve as a nightlight in scary Rift regions. Pronounced pumpermelon penchant proven--pockets pilfered."*
Antarctopelta

***Antarctopelta*** (/ænˌtɑːrktoʊˈpɛltə/ *an-TARK-to-PEL-tə*; meaning 'Antarctic shield') was a genus of ankylosaurian dinosaur with one known species, *A. oliveroi*, which lived in Antarctica during the Late Cretaceous Period. It was a medium-sized ankylosaur, reaching no more than 4 meters (13 ft) in length, and showed characteristics of two different families, making more precise classification difficult. The single known fossil specimen was discovered on James Ross Island in 1986, constituting the first dinosaur remains ever discovered on Antarctica, although it is the second dinosaur from the continent to be formally named.
Apprentice Dragon

*Growing from a natural, untapped talent for the magical arts, the Apprentice Dragon has yet to realize its potential. With the help of a good teacher, anything is possible and opportunities for adventure are limitless! Only one thing is for certain when it comes to this young pupil, it is destined for greatness!*
Enforcers

**Sir Gerold's Guide - Chapter III Section XIII**

*"Every gang of criminals employs a few large, typically dull, violent types to break noses when called upon. They tend to be no different from a schoolyard bully, targeting the innocent who cannot fight back and like a schoolyard bully they deserve the swift boot of justice."*
American black bear

The **American black bear** (*Ursus americanus*) is a medium-sized bear native to North America. It is the continent's smallest and most widely distributed bear species. Black bears are omnivores, with their diets varying greatly depending on season and location. They typically live in largely forested areas, but do leave forests in search of food. Sometimes they become attracted to human communities because of the immediate availability of food. The American black bear is the world's most common bear species.

It is listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as a least-concern species, due to its widespread distribution and a large population estimated to be twice that of all other bear species combined. Along with the brown bear, it is one of only two of the eight modern bear species not considered globally threatened with extinction by the IUCN. American black bears often mark trees using their teeth and claws as a form of communication with other bears, a behavior common to many species of bears.[1]
Apple Kingdom

The **Apple Kingdom** is the fourth kingdom in *Donkey Kong Jungle Beat*. In the original version of the game, it is fourth kingdom linked to the D Barrel and can be accessed by collecting three or more Crests. In the *New Play Control!* version, it is the first kingdom linked to the K Barrel and is accessed by completing the Watermelon Kingdom. It is the dominion of Turret Tusk. Donkey Kong travels through this kingdom to fight this powerful, elephant-like boss. At the end of every level in this kingdom, he eats a giant apple.
Amazon rainforest

The **Amazon rainforest** (Portuguese: *Floresta Amazônica* or *Amazônia*; Spanish: *Selva Amazónica*, *Amazonía* or usually *Amazonia*; French: *Forêt amazonienne*; Dutch: *Amazoneregenwoud*), also known in English as **Amazonia** or the **Amazon Jungle**, is a moist broadleaf forest in the Amazon biome that covers most of the Amazon basin of South America. This basin encompasses 7,000,000 km2 (2,700,000 sq mi), of which 5,500,000 km2 (2,100,000 sq mi) are covered by the rainforest. This region includes territory belonging to nine nations. The majority of the forest is contained within Brazil, with 60% of the rainforest, followed by Peru with 13%, Colombia with 10%, and with minor amounts in Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. States or departments in four nations contain "Amazonas" in their names. The Amazon represents over half of the planet's remaining rainforests,[1] and comprises the largest and most biodiverse tract of tropical rainforest in the world, with an estimated 390 billion individual trees divided into 16,000 species.[2]
Imps

**Sir Gerold's Guide - Chapter III Section LXIII**

*"The lowest of the devils, imps often act as servants to more impressive abyssal denizens. They are incredibly annoying little creatures, with the ability to become invisible whenever they choose."*

**Imps** were first encountered in Episode 27 - Protection from Chaos
American crocodile

The **American crocodile** (*Crocodylus acutus*) is a species of crocodilian found in the Neotropics. It is the most widespread of the four extant species of crocodiles from the Americas. Populations occur from the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of southern Mexico to South America as far as Peru and Venezuela. It also lives on many of the Caribbean islands such as Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola and Grand Cayman.

Within the United States, the American crocodile's distribution is limited to the southern tip of Florida, though at least two have been found as far north as the Tampa Bay area.[2] The current US population, estimated at 2,000, represents a significant recovery from a few hundred in the 1970s.

The habitat of the American crocodile consists largely of coastal areas.[3] It is also found in river systems, but has a tendency to prefer, not merely to tolerate, some level of salinity, resulting in the species congregating in brackish lakes, mangrove swamps, lagoons, cays, and small islands. Other crocodiles also have tolerance to salt water due to salt glands underneath the tongue, but the American crocodile is the only species other than the saltwater crocodile (*C. porosus*) to commonly live and thrive in salt water.[4] They can be found on beaches and small island formations without any freshwater source, such as some of the many cays and islets across the Bahamas and the Caribbean. They are also found in hypersaline lakes; one of the largest known populations inhabits the Lago Enriquillo.[5]

The American is one of the larger crocodile species. Males can reach lengths of 6.1 m (20 ft), weighing up to 907 kg (2,000 lb).[5] On average, mature males are more in the range of 4.1 m (13 ft) to 4.8 m (16 ft) in length weighing about 400 kg (880 lb).[6] As with other crocodile species, females are smaller; rarely exceeding 3.8 m (12 ft) in length.[7]

This species has a more V-shaped snout, compared to other large crocodiles, which usually have a slightly wider snout. Adults have a uniform grayish-green coloration with white or yellow undersides, while juveniles have dark cross-banding on the tail and back. Despite their large size, American crocodiles do not regularly attack large animals, as most large crocodilians do. Fish, reptiles, birds and small mammals make up the majority of their diet. On occasion, large mammals such as deer and cattle are taken. Their dietary habits in coastal regions are not well studied. Like any other large crocodilian, the American crocodile is potentially dangerous to humans, though it tends not to be as aggressive as some other species.[8]
Amazophrynella minuta

***Amazophrynella minuta*** is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. However, because of description of new *Amazophrynella* species, it is not clear which old records refer to this species and which ones to the new ones.[2]

*Amazophrynella minuta* is a forest floor species found in old and second-growth tropical moist forest and premontane humid forest. Breeding takes place in semi-permanent and temporary waterbodies. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1] These are small toads with a maximum snout–vent length of about 24 mm (0.94 in).[3]
Arbormon

**Arbormon** is a Cyborg Digimon. It possesses power over Wood which bears the might of AncientTroiamon. The blueprints of a medieval, wooden karakuri puppet converted into its data, so its gimmicks are surprisingly archaic. You can't tell what it's thinking due to its lack of facial expression and being taciturn, and it is usually treated literally like a puppet by its comrades, but once a battle begins, it makes sport of the enemy with its keen and tricky movements. It is able to shoot strong ivy from the tubes on its back and manipulate the opponent like a marionette. Although its skin is made to be fireproof, its internal parts and joints are vulnerable to fire.
Anubismon

**Anubismon** is a Wizard Digimon. It guards and supervises the Dark Area, constantly surveying that place to which Digimon that were deleted when their life span finished, or when they were defeated in battle, are ultimately transmitted (and are transmitted there despite Fallen Angel Digimon and their like inhabiting it). If the data of these Digimon is evil, it imprisons them within eternal darkness, but if their data is good, it has the ability to reset them back to a Digi-Egg. It has power as mighty as to decide the rebirth of a Digimon, and furthermore, it has the role of the Digital World's judge.
Anna "Rachnid"

If there's one thing wrestling fans like, it's spiders. Knowing this, Anna "Rachnid" Eisner has adopted the spider as both her mascot and base for exotic techniques like her (patent pending) Spider Twist. A masterful wrestler, she traps her opponents in a web of binding techniques before sending them to sleep for a nice easy countdown. Indeed, many of her opponents are never seen again, presumably sold for parts.
American pygmy shrew

The **American pygmy shrew** (*Sorex hoyi*) is a small shrew found in Northern Alaska,[4] Canada and the northern United States, south through the Appalachian Mountains. It was first discovered in 1831 by naturalist William Cane in Georgian Bay, Parry Sound.

This animal is found in northern coniferous and deciduous forests of North America. It is believed to be the second-smallest mammal in the world, but has an extremely large appetite for its size. Due to its fast metabolism, it needs to eat constantly. It digs through moist soils and decaying leaf litter for food.
Apostolepis assimilis

***Apostolepis assimilis*** (common name: **Reinhardt's burrowing snake**) is a species of snake in the family Colubridae.[1][2] It is found in central and southwestern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, Bolivia, and northern Argentina;[2] the Reptile Database, however, does not mention Bolivia and treats Argentina as uncertain.[1]
Allen's hummingbird

**Allen's hummingbird** (*Selasphorus sasin*) is a species of hummingbird. It is a small bird, with mature adults reaching only 3 to 3.5 in (76 to 89 mm) in length. The male has a green back and forehead, with rust-colored (rufous) flanks, rump, and tail. The male's throat is an iridescent orange-red. The female and immature Allen's hummingbirds are similarly colored, but lack the iridescent throat patch, instead having a series of speckles on their throats. Females are mostly green, featuring rufous color only on the tail, which also has white tips. Immature Allen's hummingbirds are so similar to the female rufous hummingbird, the two are almost indistinguishable in the field. Both species' breeding seasons and ranges are common factors used to differentiate between the two species in a particular geographical area.
AncientKazemon

**AncientKazemon** is an Ancient Bird Man Digimon. Possessing the attribute of "Wind", it is one of the Ten Legendary Warriors that saved the ancient Digital World. A Mega who existed only in the distant past, it has golden wings and a beautiful rainbow-colored figure. With its golden wings it soars around the vast skies, and it is said that by erecting rainbow bridges it can move freely even through the earth and sea. Its beauty and abilities were later passed on to the "Bird Man" and "Fairy Digimon".
Allosaurus

***Allosaurus*** (/ˌæləˈsɔːrəs/) is a genus of large theropod dinosaur that lived 155 to 150 million years ago during the late Jurassicperiod (Kimmeridgian to early Tithonian). The name "*Allosaurus"* means "different lizard". It is derived from the Greek ἄλλος/*allos*("different, other") and σαῦρος/*sauros* ("lizard / generic reptile"). The first fossil remains that could definitively be ascribed to this genus were described in 1877 by paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh. These remains became known as *Antrodemus*. As one of the first well-known theropod dinosaurs, it has long attracted attention outside of paleontological circles. Indeed, it has been a top feature in several films and documentaries about prehistoric life.

*Allosaurus* was a large bipedal predator. Its skull was large and equipped with dozens of sharp, serrated teeth. It averaged 8.5 m (28 ft) in length, though fragmentary remains suggest it could have reached over 12 m (39 ft). Relative to the large and powerful hindlimbs, its three-fingered forelimbs were small, and the body was balanced by a long and heavily muscled tail. It is classified as an allosaurid, a type of carnosaurian theropod dinosaur. The genus has a complicated taxonomy, and includes an uncertain number of valid species, the best known of which is *A. fragilis*. The bulk of *Allosaurus* remains have come from North America's Morrison Formation, with material also known from Portugal and possibly Tanzania. It was known for over half of the 20th century as *Antrodemus*, but a study of the copious remains from the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry brought the name "*Allosaurus"* back to prominence and established it as one of the best-known dinosaurs.

As the most abundant large predator in the Morrison Formation, *Allosaurus* was at the top of the food chain, probably preying on contemporaneous large herbivorous dinosaurs, and perhaps even other predators. Potential prey included ornithopods, stegosaurids, and sauropods. Some paleontologists interpret *Allosaurus* as having had cooperative social behavior, and hunting in packs, while others believe individuals may have been aggressive toward each other, and that congregations of this genus are the result of lone individuals feeding on the same carcasses. It may have attacked large prey by ambush, using its upper jaw like a hatchet.
Antirrhinum

***Antirrhinum*** is a genus of plants commonly known as **dragon flowers** or **snapdragons** because of the flowers' fancied resemblance to the face of a dragon that opens and closes its mouth when laterally squeezed. They are native to rocky areas of Europe, the United States, and North Africa.[1]
Aphrodite Dragon

*The Aphrodite Dragon has a remarkable ability; wherever it goes, people find themselves dropping sentiments of animosity and replacing them with pure love. Appropriately named after the Greek goddess of love, the Aphrodite Dragon's only goal in life is to turn enemies into friends and malice into love.*
Angelfire Dragon

*A distant cousin of the Angel Dragon, the Angelfire Dragon is a much more potent creature whose makeup is composed of pure, concentrated power. Like its cousin, it is born with an infallible sense of right and wrong, and if evil should arise, the Angelfire Dragon's intense power will obliterate anything in its path.*
Andrewsarchus

***Andrewsarchus*** (/ˌændruːˈsɑːrkəs/) is an extinct genus of mammal that lived during the middle Eocene epoch in what is now Inner Mongolia, China. Only one species is usually recognized, *A. mongoliensis,* known from a single skull of great size discovered in 1923 during the expeditions to central Asia by the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH). Generally classified as a mesonychid since its original description, most recent studies classify it as an artiodactyl, in one study specifically, as a member of the clade Cetancodontamorpha, closely related to entelodonts, hippos and whales.
Amazon river dolphin

The **Amazon river dolphin** (*Inia geoffrensis*), also known as the **boto**, **bufeo** or **pink river dolphin**, is a species of toothed whale classified in the family Iniidae. Three subspecies are currently recognized: *I. g. geoffrensis* (Amazon river dolphin), *I. g. boliviensis* (Bolivian river dolphin) and *I. g. humboldtiana* (Orinoco river dolphin). The three subspecies are distributed in the Amazon basin, the upper Madeira River in Bolivia, and the Orinoco basin, respectively.

The Amazon river dolphin is the largest species of river dolphin, with adult males reaching 185 kilograms (408 lb) in weight, and 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) in length. Adults acquire a pink color, more prominent in males, giving it its nickname "pink river dolphin". Sexual dimorphism is very evident, with males measuring 16% longer and weighing 55% more than females. Like other toothed whales, they have a melon, an organ that is used for bio sonar. The dorsal fin, although short in height, is regarded as long, and the pectoral fins are also large. The fin size, unfused vertebrae, and its relative size allow for improved manoeuvrability when navigating flooded forests and capturing prey.

They have one of the widest ranging diets among toothed whales, and feed on up to 53 different species of fish, such as croakers, catfish, tetras and piranhas. They also consume other animals such as river turtles and freshwater crabs.[2]

In 2008, this species was ranked by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as being data deficient, due to the uncertainty regarding its population trends and the impact of threats. While hunting is a major threat, in recent decades greater impacts on population have been due to the loss of habitat and inadvertent entanglement in fishing lines.

It is the only species of river dolphin kept in captivity, mainly in the United States, Venezuela and Europe; however, it is difficult to train and a high mortality is seen among captive individuals.
Apocalypse Dragon

*When the mythic volcano Garita erupted, wizards feared the end of the world. Luckily the only thing that emerged form those ash clouds were these incredible dragons. Be careful with teething young Apocalypse dragons as they love to gnaw on wizard footwear. You wouldn't want one to swallow your sole.*
Ambassador Dragon

*Over the past several millennia, there have been countless dragon feuds, usually resulting in pointless bickering and bitterness. This brought forth the need for a very special dragon: the Ambassador Dragon. This extraordinary creature represents all of dragonkind, allowing it to resolve conflicts and unite the feuding sides.*
American shrew mole

The **American shrew mole** (*Neurotrichus gibbsii*) is the smallest species of mole. It is the only living member of the genus *Neurotrichus* and the tribe Neurotrichini. It is also known as **Gibb's shrew mole** and **least shrew mole**.[3] It is not closely related to the Asian shrew mole (*Uropsilus* in Urotrichini). The reason that it is called a "shrew mole" instead of being called either a "shrew" or a "mole" is because of its fur, which is a characteristic of shrews and its large head and heavy dentition, which is characteristic of moles.[4]
Amazonian barred woodcreeper

The **Amazonian barred woodcreeper** (*Dendrocolaptes certhia*) is a species of bird in the Dendrocolaptinae subfamily, the woodcreepers. The northern barred woodcreeper (*D. sanctithomae*) was formerly included in this species. The Amazonian barred woodcreeper still includes the subspecies *concolor*, which sometimes is considered a separate species, the concolor woodcreeper.

It is found in the entire Amazon Basin of Brazil and the Guianas in the northeast, (Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana). The countries surrounding the basin at the Andes are southern Colombia and Venezuela, also Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. A disjunct population exists 1800 km east of the Amazon Basin in eastern coastal Brazil in the states of Paraíba, Pernambuco, Alagoas, and Sergipe in a 600 km coastal strip. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Amy the Amethyst Fairy

*Amy teaches Appearing and Disappearing Magic to all the other fairies, so they can make things appear and disappear. Her wand is a glittering mauve, which sends out a shower of rich lilac-colored magic.*
Amy is a bit shy, so you're more likely to hear her silvery sweet, clear voice than to ever lay eyes on her.
American pygmy kingfisher

The **American pygmy kingfisher** (*Chloroceryle aenea*) is a resident breeding kingfisher which occurs in the American tropics from southern Mexicosouth through Central America to western Ecuador, and then around the northern Andes cordillera in the east to central Bolivia and central Brazil. The species occupies the entire Amazon basin and the Tocantins River drainage adjacent in Pará state Brazil. It also occurs on Trinidad.