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Black-Tailed Jackrabbit

The **Black-Tailed Jackrabbit** is the most widespread jackrabbit. It lives on river bars, in meadows, barren areas, and sand dunes. The jackrabbit is sometimes called a hare, which means its young are born with fur and with their eyes open. They are most active in the late afternoon, preferring to spend the day resting in a form, a shallow depression the size of its body that the animal scoops out of the dirt. Jackrabbits eat grasses and leafy vegetation in the summer. In winter, they feed on woody or dried vegetation. Sometimes these social animals will feed in groups. Jackrabbits have excellent hearing. Their ears can be 5 inches long. In addition to collecting sound, the large ears serve to disperse some of the animal's body heat on hot days.

Jackrabbits can weigh three to six pounds. Although they are larger than cottontails, the hind tracks may appear smaller because jackrabbits tend to run on the toes of the hind feet. The long heels do not leave marks when the animal is running like this, but they do when the animal is sitting. The hind feet can be 5¾ inches long. Jackrabbits rarely walk. They can leap five to ten feet at a time. At top speed, the animal can leap 20 feet or more. They can run 30 to 35 miles per hour over a short distance. When running, the animal sometimes jumps exceptionally high every few leaps to get a look around.This is called a spy jump.

The white underside of the tail is flashed when escaping from a predator. This may confuse the predator or warn other jackrabbits of danger. Jackrabbits will also thump the ground with their big hind feet to signal danger. The home range of a jackrabbit is about ten acres. Altricial jackrabbit young are born in a deep form lined with soft materials, including fur from the mother's chest. These animals are prolific, with one to four litters of up to eight young born each year. Sometimes the mother will place the young in separate forms to decrease the chances that a predator will find them all. She stays away from them during the daytime and returns several times a night to nurse the young. This is a way of avoiding attracting the attention of a predator. The young can take care of themselves in one month.

Common predators include foxes, owls, hawks, snakes, and coyotes. Tracks in mud sometimes show the hair on the bottom of the feet. In sand, the trail pattern, stride length, and the size of the imprints are the best indicators of jackrabbit tracks.
Common Snipe

Fairly common in wetland habitats from damp meadows to saltmarshes. Mostly inconspicuous, feeding in muddy ground by probing with its very long bill, usually near reeds or other grassy cover. Often not seen until flushed, when usually rises from fairly close range with rough rasping call. Breeding birds are more conspicuous, perching on fence posts. Note cryptic, stripy plumage, very long bill. In Asia and Australasia, beware of extremely similar Pin-tailed, Swinhoe's, and Latham's Snipes, all of which lack the white trailing edge of Common and have a slower, less erratic flight. In display flight, birds stoop from high overhead and produce a pulsating, bleating sound from air passing through their fanned tail.

## Characteristics

The common snipe is a meduim-sized wading bird with a long, straight, pointed, black bill. It has a brown body with black bars, a striped head and back and a white belly. The common snipe's legs are shorter than most wading birds' legs.

## Range

The common snipe breeds from Alaska to Newfoundland south to the mid-United States. It winters north from northern South America to British Columbia, the northern Gulf states and Virginia. It is also found in Europe, Northern Africa and Asia.

## Habitat

Common snipe can be found in wet grassy areas of freshwater marshes, ponds, flooded meadows, fields and occasionally, salt marshes.

## Diet

he long, pointed bill of the common snipe helps it probe in the mud for snails, small crustaceans, insects, larvae and earthworms. It also eats some plant matter.

## Life Cycle

The male arrives at the breeding grounds first and stakes out a territory. To attract a mate he flies and dives in the air and makes a loud drumming noise as air passes through his tail feathers. The female lays four eggs in a grass-lined depression in a grass tussock. The chicks hatch after 18-20 days and fledge when they are 19-20 days old.

## Behavior

The common snipe usually stays hidden in the grass, but if it is startled it will burst out from its cover and fly in a zig-zag pattern to evade predators.
Black Bear

Black bears are fercie animals that they live in North America in forest and woods and they eat blue berries most black bears eat fish or small animals they look like form a cartoon like little lodgers go fishing the camera hungry bear and football and the one of the Mickey Mouse clubhouse and also ma cli bo which is the one of out of the cage and walk on the parade like Shriners ainad and st Jacob homecoming
Arakan Forest Turtle

The Arakan forest turtle is what is called a semi-terrestrial turtle. This means that the Arkan forest turtle can live in both water and on land. This being the case, the Arakan forest turtle is ideally suited to its Myanmar rain forest habitat. However, whilst juvenile Arakan forest turtles spend most of their time in water, adults seem to much prefer life on land where they can easier hide beneath fallen leaves and hunt for insects. In fact, Arakan forest turtles actually stay dormant for most of the time. Spending hours at a time hiding calmly under vegetation they usually only become active when foraging for food and during periods of rainfall.

Weighing 7-10 pounds and being 11inches in length, the Arakan forest turtle is omnivorous, meaning that like humans, their diet usually consists of equal parts of plant and animal matter. Seeming to have a particular taste for fallen fruit, the Arakan forest turtle is also known to become quite aggressive when foraging for live prey such as fish, insects, crustaceans and worms. In 2009 it was also noted that the Arakan forest turtle might actually be nocturnal and more noticeably active during Burma's early wet season.

## Distribution and Habitat

Found solely in dense bamboo forest in the Arakan hills of western Burma, the Arakan forest turtle was actually believed to have become extinct in 1908 due to the limited range of its habitat and a lack of sightings. Rediscovered in 1994 when Arakan forest turtle specimens were found for sale on Asian food markets, efforts have since been made to better protect the Arakan forest turtle's habitat as well as encourage successful zoo based breeding programs.

## Threats

The chief threat to the Arakan forest turtle species is poaching for sale on Asian food markets, particularly those of China and Thailand. Hunting for Arakan forest turtles is usually carried out using trained dogs, and as well as being considered an Asian delicacy, the turtles' shells bring value on Asian black markets due to a belief in their traditional Chinese medicinal properties.

Moreover, as well as being poached for consumption as food and medicine, the Arakan forest turtle is also threatened by the burning of bamboo forest and the impact on the Arakan forest hills of logging operations, road construction and deforestation which takes place to make new agricultural land available. Large scale bamboo harvesting for a proposed paper mill in the area and periodic forest fires also pose threats to the species.

Combined with a late onset of sexual maturity and poor reproductive output, habit loss, poaching and the Arakan forest turtle's already restrictive geographic habitat all therefore leave the species vulnerable to overexploitation. Indeed, it is even the case that juvenile Arakan forest turtles are poached for sale on illegal exotic pet markets. That said, two areas in Burma's Arakan Yoma Hills have been identified in recent years as suitable for designation as protected areas for the Arakan forest turtle. However, at present there is no evidence that the turtle occurs naturally in these areas.
Bushmaster

**Bushmasters** are a genus of venomous pit vipers found in forested areas of Central and South America. The generic name refers to one of the Three Fates in Greek mythology who determined the length of the thread of life. Three species are currently recognized.

## Description

Adults vary in length from 2 to 3 m (6.6 to 9.8 ft), although some may grow to as much as 4 m (13 ft). The largest known specimen was just under 4.5 m (15 ft), making it the longest venomous snake in the Western Hemisphere. Bushmasters are the longest type of viper in the world. *L. muta* is possibly the largest of the three species currently recognized, although more scant information suggest *L. stenophrys* broadly overlaps in size and may average at a similar size, while *L. melanocephala* is slightly smaller than the other two species. Although they are not the heaviest vipers, being surpassed in mass by the gaboon viper and the Eastern diamondback rattlesnake, large adults still can weigh up to 3 to 7 kg (6.6 to 15.4 lb). Bushmasters are sexually dimorphic in size, with males reaching larger sizes than females. The bushmaster's tail ends with a horny spine which it sometimes vibrates when disturbed in a manner similar to rattlesnakes. This led to some calling it 'the mute rattlesnake'.

## Geographic Range

Found in Central and South America, including the island of Trinidad.

## Reproduction

Bushmasters lay eggs: about a dozen in an average clutch. The female reportedly remains with her eggs during incubation and may aggressively defend the nest if approached. The hatchlings average 30 cm (12 in) in length and are more colorful than the adults. *Lachesis* is thought to be unique among New World pit vipers by laying eggs rather than giving birth to live young, although some evidence suggests that the species *Bothrocophias* *colombianus* found in Colombia may do the same.

## Venom

This snake is capable of multiple-bite strikes and the injection of large amounts of venom. Even the bite of a juvenile specimen can be fatal. However, this snake is rarely encountered so snakebite incidents are not common.
American Green Tree Frog

This beautiful green tree frog can be seen throughout most of the American South. It is also a popular frog species to keep as pet (some have lasted up to six years in captivity). If you go out at dusk after a rain you can hear their chorus all around. They have a variety of calls to communicate with. To attract a breeding mate, the males have a loud and distinct call to attract a mate. Usually mating will take place after big rains, sometime around late spring or early summer.

We captured these images and the related video in May in Charleston, SC. The frog was found in the water drain of the house in the background of the video. You could hear other frogs in the area calling as well.

## Distribution

The American Green Tree Frog is found around lakes, ponds, swamps, and wetland in the Southeastern US, from Eastern Virginia to Southeast Florida in the East and central Texas to the west. Some have also been observed in Delaware and Maryland.

Green Tree Frogs are also said to have been found around Vancouver Island and some areas of British Columbia. I’ve taken photos of invasive ones in Hawaii as well, preferring habitats with plenty of floating debris and vegetation.

## Characteristics

This small tree frog is usually bright green in color, but like many amphibians, the color can vary depending on their surroundings, mood, and temperature. This frog can, however, be easily recognized by its almost white, or pale yellow line running from just under the eye down to its groin.

## Diet

These frogs eat all kinds of insects and are often found around outdoor lights at night where insects congregate. In captivity, they will eat crickets, flies, moths, and worms, but they may also need some vitamin supplements.

## Vocalizations

Green tree frog vocalizations can be heard most frequently on warm, humid, and overcast nights. They make a series of “quonks” or “queenk-queenk-queenks.” We found this great YouTube video that shows a male green tree frog vocalizing. Notice the inflated throat pouch – known as a vocal sac.

## Conservation Status

The American Green Tree Frog is a common frog within their geographic range and is listed as a species of Least Concern on the IUCN list. Frogs are indicator species, though, so any changes in the abundance of frogs like this could indicate habitat degradation.
Box Jellyfish

The infamous box jellyfish developed its frighteningly powerful venom to instantly stun or kill prey, like fish and shrimp, so their struggle to escape wouldn’t damage its delicate tentacles.

**Venom**

Their venom is considered to be among the most deadly in the world, containing toxins that attack the heart, nervous system, and skin cells. It is so overpoweringly painful, human victims have been known to go into shock and drown or die of heart failure before even reaching shore. Survivors can experience considerable pain for weeks and often have significant scarring where the tentacles made contact.

**Range and Appearance**

Box jellies, also called sea wasps and marine stingers, live primarily in coastal waters off Northern Australia and throughout the Indo-Pacific. They are pale blue and transparent in color and get their name from the cube-like shape of their bell.

**Tentacles**

Up to 15 tentacles grow from each corner of the bell and can reach 10 feet in length. Each tentacle has about 5,000 stinging cells, which are triggered not by touch but by the presence of a chemical on the outer layer of its prey.

**Highly-Advanced Adaptations**

Box jellies are highly advanced among jellyfish. They have developed the ability to move rather than just drift, jetting at up to four knots through the water. They also have eyes grouped in clusters of six on the four sides of their bell. Each cluster includes a pair of eyes with a sophisticated lens, retina, iris and cornea, although without a central nervous system, scientists aren’t sure how they process what they see.
Common Marmoset

The **marmosets** are 22 New World monkey species of the genera *Callithrix*, *Cebuella*, *Callibella*, and *Mico*. All four genera are part of the biological family Callitrichidae. The term *marmoset* is also used in reference to the Goeldi's Marmoset, *Callimico goeldii*, which is closely related.

Most marmosets are about 20 centimetres (8 in) long. Relative to other monkeys, they show some apparently primitive features: they have claws rather than nails, and tactile hairs on their wrists. They lack wisdom teeth, and their brain layout seems to be relatively primitive. Their body temperature is unusually variable, changing by up to 4 °C (7 °F) in a day. Marmosets are native to South America and have been found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Peru. They have also been spotted in Central America and Mexico. They are also raised in captivity as pets. According to recent research, marmosets exhibit germline chimerism, which is not known to occur in nature in any primates other than callitrichids. Ninety-five percent of marmoset fraternal twins trade blood through chorionic fusions, making them hematopoietic chimeras.

## Behavior

Marmosets are highly active, living in the upper canopy of forest trees, and feeding on insects, fruit and leaves. They have long lower incisors, which allow them to chew holes in tree trunks and branches to harvest the gum inside; some species are specialised feeders on gum.

Marmosets live in family groups of three to 15, consisting of one to two breeding females, an unrelated male, their offspring and occasionally extended family members and unrelated individuals. Their mating systems are highly variable and can include monogamy, polygyny, and polyandry. In most species, fraternal twins are usually born, but triplets are not unknown. Like other callitrichines, marmosets are characterized by a high degree of cooperative care of the young and some food sharing and tolerated theft. Adult males, females other than the mother, and older offspring, participate in carrying infants. Most groups scent mark and defend the edges of their ranges, but it is unclear if they are truly territorial, as group home ranges greatly overlap.

The favorite food of marmosets is carbohydrate-rich tree sap, which they reach by gnawing holes in trunks. Their territories are centered on the trees that they regularly exploit in this way. The smaller marmosets venture into the very top of forest canopies to hunt insects that are abundant there.
Black Hawk-Eagle

The **black hawk-eagle** (*Spizaetus tyrannus*), also known as the **tyrant hawk-eagle**, is a species of eagle found from central Mexico to eastern Peru, the south of Brazil, and far northern Argentina. Its preferred habitats include humid and moist forests close to rivers, and several types of woodland. It is uncommon to fairly common throughout most of its range. Its closest relative is the ornate hawk-eagle, which is similar in size, appearance and behavior but lives at lower elevations.

## Description

The Black-Hawk Eagle are light and small compared to other members of its genus. It has a mostly black plumage with varying patterns on its wings and body, and some white speckling. The wings are barred and slightly elliptical in shape. The tail is narrow and rarely fanned. The white line seen slightly above the bird's eye and four grey bars on the tail are distinctive to the Black Hawk-Eagle.

## Diet

Though light and small compared to other eagles, this bird is a powerful predator that frequently hunts relatively large prey. It mainly eats large rodents, opossums and monkeys, as well as, occasionally, bats and birds. Its popular name in Brazil is "Gavião-pega-macaco", which means "monkey-catching hawk". The birds it takes can be quite large, such as toucans, and chachalacas. The dietary habits of the black hawk-eagle, however, remain largely unknown, with no known comprehensive list of prey species.

## Breeding

Like its diet, the black hawk-eagle's breeding behaviour is little known other than some details relating to its nest: composed of sticks and possibly other materials, the nest is around one metre and a half in total diameter and is usually constructed in tall trees, often around fifteen metres high. The variety of tree chosen probably varies greatly, but they have been observed chiefly in pine trees.
Ader's Duiker

The **Aders's duiker** (*Cephalophus adersi*), also known as ***nunga*** in Swahili, ***kunga marara*** in Kipokomo and ***harake*** in Giriama, is a small, forest-dwelling duiker found only in Zanzibar and Kenya. It may be a subspecies of the red, Harvey's, or Peters's duiker or a hybrid of a combination of these. It is named after Dr. W. Mansfield Aders, a zoologist with the Zanzibar Government Service.

## Characteristics

Aders's duiker is often described as one of the most beautiful antelopes. The body is covered with soft, silky hair. The back and rump are brownish-red in color, becoming increasingly gray on the neck. The undersides are bright white, and the line where the red and white meet on the sides is continued by a distinctive wide band of white that crosses the thighs and buttocks. The legs are reddish, turning black near the hooves; they are marked with irregular white spots, especially the front legs. The face has no distinct markings, but has a tuft of bright red hair on the forehead. Both sexes have short pointed horns; those of males grow 3-5 cm long, and those of females are only 1-3 cm in length.

## Ecology and Behavior

Aders's duiker is primarily diurnal. Individuals begin feeding around dawn and continue until midday, when they stop to rest and ruminate. Foraging resumes mid-afternoon and continues until nightfall. Like many duikers, this species will follow birds or monkeys in order to feed on food items dropped from the trees. Aders's duiker can obtain sufficient moisture from its food and does not need to drink regularly. This species is very shy, alert, and has a keen sense of hearing.

## Habitat and Distribution

Aders's duikers live in woodlands and thickets, where dense vegetation provides shelter. They are found in only three small areas: Boni-Dodori and Arabuko-Sukoke in Kenya, and in Zanzibar, Tanzania (on the large island of Unguja, as well as two introduced populations on Chumbe and Mnemba Islands). The approximate range is depicted in the map below.
Cattle

**Cattle**, or cows and bulls, are the most common type of large domesticated ungulates. They are a prominent modern member of the subfamily Bovinae, are the most widespread species of the genus Bos, and are most commonly classified collectively as **Bos Taurus**.

## Breeds

* Angus Cattle
* Holstein Friesian Cow
* Texas Longhorn
Assam Macaque

The **Assam macaque** (*Macaca assamensis*) is a macaque of the Old World monkey family native to South and Southeast Asia. Since 2008, the species has been listed as Near Threatened by IUCN, as it is experiencing significant declines due to hunting, habitat degradation and fragmentation.

## Physical Appearance

These macaques have yellowish to dark brown coat. They do not have hairs on their face. Skin of the adults is red in colour. It has short tail. Male length of the head and body is 431-587mm and weigh around 4.9-8.6kg. Female length of the head and body 538-730mm and weigh around 7.9-15.0kg.This species has cheek pouches to carry food in while it forages. It is heaviest of all macaques found in India.

## Range and Habitat

Assam Macaque is found in the north eastern part of India in Assam. It is also found in the entire Himalayan range eastward from Uttaranchal, in Kaziranga andSundarbans National Park. Assam Macaque prefer mountain, evergreen, bamboo, and deciduous dry forests at 300 – 3500 m.

## Diet

The Assam Macaque consumes fruits, leaves, invertebrates, cereals, insect and mammal prey.

## Reproduction

The gestation period lasts for 165 days. Assemese Macaque give birth to single offspring which weighs around 400 g at birth.

## Conservation Status

Assam Macaque are classified as vulnerable by the 2000 IUCN Red list. Habitat destruction has declined the population of the Assam Macaque in the north eastern region of India. They are also haunted by the local tribesmen for food. It have been hunted in the Himalayan regions of North Bengal, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh where it invades crop fields frequently. The Assamese macaque is listed under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Chital Deer

The **Chital**, also known as the **Spotted Deer**, **Cheetal** and **Axis Deer** is large deer and it has a body length between 1 and 1.5 m (3.25 - 5 ft), a tail length between 10 and 25 cms (4 - 10 inches) and they weigh between 70 and 79 kgs (155 - 175 lbs). They are reddish/fawn in colour with white spots and a white coloured underside. Stags have three-pronged, lyre shaped antlersthat they shed annually and they can reach lengths up to 76 cms (30 inches).

They have several different vocalizations which include barking when alarmed, bellowing during the breeding season and fawns squeal when they are separated from their mother. The deer are mainly active during the morning, evening and night, and they rest during the hottest parts of the day. They can reach speeds up to 65 km/hr (40 mph) if required.

*Chital* deer are often seen grazing near trees that house langurs because of two reasons; firstly langurs are able to forewarn them of approaching predators due to their higher position and secondly, langurs often drop fruit that *Chital* will feed on.

## Habitat

The *Chital* occurs naturally in India and Sri Lanka but they have been introduced to Australia and the USA. They are found on grasslands and open woodland and they live in a herd of 10 - 50 individuals but these herds can be larger. The herds consist of females, their young and one or two stags.

## Diet

The *Chital* deer feeds on grass and other vegetation.

## Breeding

*Chital* deer breed throughout the year and males rut, bellow and fight to defend a small number of females. After a gestation period of 210 - 225 days 1 or sometimes 2 fawns are born. At birth the young weigh approximately 3 kgs (6.6 lbs) and they are nursed by their mother until they reach 6 months old.
*Chital* reach sexual maturity at 12 - 14 months old and they usually produce young each year.

## Predators

Predators of The *Chital* include tigers, indian leopards and the dhole.
Bandicoot

**Bandicoots** are a group of about 20 species of small to medium-sized, terrestrial marsupial omnivores in the order Peramelemorphia. They are endemic to the Australia–New Guinea region.

## Etymology

The bandicoot is a member of the order Peramelemorphia, and the word "bandicoot" is often used informally to refer to any peramelemorph, such as the bilby. The term originally referred to the unrelated Indian bandicoot rat. The word is adopted from a Telugu language word "pandi kokku".

## Characteristics

The embryos of bandicoots, unlike other marsupials, form a placenta-like organ that connects them to the uterine wall. The function of this organ is probably to transfer nutrients from the mother; however the structure is small, compared to those of the Placentalia. Bandicoots may serve as a primary reservoir for *Coxiella burnetii*. Infection is transmitted among them by ticks. These are then transmitted to domestic animals (cattle, sheep and poultry). The infected domestic animals shed them in urine, faeces, and placental products. It is transmitted to humans causing Q fever by inhalation of aerosols of these materials. Main symptoms may be pneumonia and/or hepatitis.

## Classification

Classification within the Peramelemorphia used to be simple. There were thought to be two families in the order—the short-legged and mostly herbivorous bandicoots, and the longer-legged, nearly carnivorous bilbies. In recent years, however, it has become clear that the situation is more complex. First, the bandicoots of the New Guinean and far-northern Australian rainforests were deemed distinct from all other bandicoots and were grouped together in the separate family Peroryctidae. More recently, the bandicoot families were reunited in Peramelidae, with the New Guinean species split into four genera in two subfamilies, Peroryctinae and Echymiperinae, while the "true bandicoots" occupy the subfamily Peramelinae. The only exception is the now extinct Pig-footed bandicoot, which has been given its own family, Chaeropodidae.
American Robin

The quintessential early bird, American Robins are common sights on lawns across North America, where you often see them tugging earthworms out of the ground. Robins are popular birds for their warm orange breast, cheery song, and early appearance at the end of winter. Though they’re familiar town and city birds, American Robins are at home in wilder areas, too, including mountain forests and Alaskan wilderness.

#### **Size & Shape**

American Robins are fairly large songbirds with a large, round body, long legs, and fairly long tail. Robins are the largest North American thrushes, and their profile offers a good chance to learn the basic shape of most thrushes. Robins make a good reference point for comparing the size and shape of other birds, too.

#### **Color Pattern**

American Robins are gray-brown birds with warm orange underparts and dark heads. In flight, a white patch on the lower belly and under the tail can be conspicuous. Compared with males, females have paler heads that contrast less with the gray back.

#### **Behavior**

American Robins are industrious and authoritarian birds that bound across lawns or stand erect, beak tilted upward, to survey their environs. When alighting they habitually flick their tails downward several times. In fall and winter they form large flocks and gather in trees to roost or eat berries.

#### **Habitat**

American Robins are common across the continent in gardens, parks, yards, golf courses, fields, pastures, tundra, as well as deciduous woodlands, pine forests, shrublands, and forests regenerating after fires or logging.

#### **Similar Species**

Duller females possibly mistaken for the eyebrowed thrush. Juveniles possibly confused with spotted thrushes.

#### **Voice**

Call: variable; low, mellow single *pup*; doubled or trebled *chok* or *tut*; shriller and sharper *kli ki ki ki ki*; high and descending, harsh *sheerr*. Flight note: very high, trilled, descending *sreeel*. Song: clear, whistled phrases of 2 or 3 syllables *cheerily cheery cheerily cheery*, with pauses; lacks the burry quality of many tanagers; *pheucticus* grosbeaks typically have different tempo.

## Gallery

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Bushpig

The **bushpig** (*Potamochoerus larvatus*) is a member of the pig family and lives in forests, woodland, riverine vegetation and reedbeds in East and Southern Africa. Probably introduced populations are also present in Madagascar. There have also been unverified reports of their presence on the Comoro island of Mayotte. Bushpigs are mainly nocturnal. There are several subspecies.

Adult bushpigs stand from 66 to 100 cm (26 to 39 in) at the shoulder, and weigh from 55 to 150 kg (121 to 331 lb). They resemble the domestic pig, and can be identified by their blunt, muscular snouts, small eyes, pointed, tufted ears and buckled toes. Their color varies from reddish brown to dark brown and becomes darker with age. Both sexes have a lighter-coloured mane which bristles when the animal becomes agitated. The upper parts of the face and ears are also lighter in colour. Their sharp tusks are fairly short and inconspicuous. Unlike warthogs, bushpigs run with their tails down. Males are normally larger than females.

The bushpig is closely related to the red river hog (*Potamochoerus porcus*), with which it can interbreed. The bushpig is distinguished by its less colourful markings, coarser hair, and larger size. Many pig populations display physical characteristics intermediate between the two species.

A group at the Mpila Camp, iMfolozi Game Reserve, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Bushpigs are quite social animals and are found in sounders of up to 12 members. A typical group will consist of a dominant male and a dominant female, with other females and juveniles accounting for the rest. Litters of three to four young are born in summer after a gestation period of approximately four months. Bushpigs can be very aggressive, especially when they have young.

They are omnivorous and their diet could include roots, crops or carrion. They grunt softly while foraging, and make a long, resonant growl as an alarm call. They are a significant nuisance in the agricultural regions of South Africa, and are hunted fairly extensively. However, the population of bushpigs in the farming areas continues to grow despite the hunting efforts, due to the largely inaccessible terrain, abundance of food, lack of predators, and their rapid ability to adapt to hunting methods. In Islamic parts of East Africa, it is a further nuisance because, as it is a pig, it is not permitted to be eaten. Its meat is considerably leaner than pork.

Still distributed over a wide range, the bushpig occurs from Ethiopia and Somalia to eastern and southern DR Congo and southwards to Cape and KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa. It also occurs on Madagascar and possibly the Comoros archipelago. It is not known how it reached these islands, but it was probably taken there by humans, possibly after a period of domestication.
Asian Arowana

The **Asian arowana** (*Scleropages formosus*) comprises several phenotypic varieties of freshwater fish distributed geographically across Southeast Asia. While most consider the different varieties to belong to a single species, work by Pouyaud et al. (2003) differentiates these varieties into multiple species. They have several other common names, including **Asian bonytongue**, **dragonfish**, and a number of names specific to the different color varieties.

Native to Southeast Asia, Asian arowanas inhabit blackwater rivers, slow-moving waters flowing through forested swamps and wetlands. Adults feed on other fish, while juveniles feed on insects. These popular aquarium fish have special cultural significance in areas influenced by Chinese culture. The name 'dragonfish' stems from their resemblance to the Chinese dragon. This popularity has had both positive and negative effects on their status as endangered species.
Indra's Saber

## Base Stage

+2 brilliant energy short sword.

However, unlike the typical brilliant energy short sword, this weapon can be shifted between its normal and energy forms, by expending 1 point of chakra to switch forms. Each form remains until changed by any wielder.

## First Stage

Requirements - Least Legacy Feat.

The weapon becomes a +4 brilliant energy short sword.

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## Second Stage

Requirements - Lesser Legacy Feat

+10 brilliant energy short sword of greater bleeding

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Extending Blade: The blade of the saber can be extended out to 20 feet, allowing the weapon to be used against foes at that distance, as well as adjacent foes.

Indra's strikes: This weapon deals an additional 1d8 slashing damage on the first attack made with it per round. With each successful attack it does an additional 1d8 with each attack made that turn (2d8 on the second, etc).

## Stage Three

Requirements - Greater Legacy Feat

+20 vorpal brilliant energy short sword of supreme bleeding

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Greater Extending Blade: The wielder of the saber is able to make an attack roll against any target to which they have line of effect.

Indra's Strikes: The additional slashing damage is improved to 2d6 on the first hit, then 4d6, 6d6, etc.

Founder's Mastery: While attuned to the weapon, any jutsu used by the wielder of the blade is able to treat their jutsu as maximized and heightened to the highest level that they can cast with no additional cost.
Bluetick Coonhound

dogThe Bluetick should have the appearance of a speedy and well-muscled hound. Although more strongly built than some other coonhounds, this breed should never be clumsy nor overly chunky in build. The legs are moderately angulated and well muscled, allowing for good speed, agility and endurance. The wide nostrils allow air and scent in, and the deep muzzle allows for more scenting receptor area. The coat is short and medium coarse, providing protection from brambles. In motion he carries his head and tail well up. The distinctive loud bawl allows the hunter to follow the dog from a distance and at night.

## History

The Bluetick Coonhound’s early history is shared with the American English Coonhound. This breed’s forbearers were English hunting hounds that came to America during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Among the early breeders was George Washington, who combined English foxhounds with French hounds. Continued crosses to the slow-trailing but resolute French Grand Bleu de Gascogne produced larger dogs with black ticking and, more importantly, a slower hunting style with better ability to follow old (“cold”) scent trails.

Much of the breed’s development took place in the Louisiana bayous and Tennessee Ozarks. The dogs were initially considered a subtype of English Coonhounds, which were recognized by the UKC in 1905. As the preference for English Coonhounds began to favor faster, hot-nosed dogs, breeders of the blue-ticked ones broke away from them, with UKC granting separate breed status in 1945. The Bluetick became a regular member of the AKC Hound Group in 2009. The breed has remained a favorite, with a reputation of staying on the toughest and most confusing trails and for persistence when treeing. When on the trail the Bluetick has a strong bawl.

## Temperament

Friendly, adventurous, independent, and strong-willed, the Bluetick is a generally laid-back but not overly obedient companion. Notorious counter surfers and escape artists, they like to follow their nose to food or quarry—and will pretend to be deaf to pleas to stop. Their easy going nature makes them a friend to all, enjoying the company of strangers, other dogs, and even other animals (if raised with them). They enjoy baying—loudly— when excited.

## Upkeep

The Bluetick is happiest in the woods following a challenging trail. Even suburban Blueticks should have the chance to follow scent trails and to take in new scents regularly. More of an endurance runner than sprinter, the Bluetick needs a long walk or jog daily. The Bluetick is calm indoors as long as he gets a daily outing. Food must be kept well out of reach. Coat care consists of occasional brushing.
Collared Lizard

The **eastern collared lizard** (*Crotaphytus collaris*), also called **common collared lizard**, **Oklahoma collared lizard** or **collared lizard**, is a North American lizard that can reach 8–14 inches (20–36 cm) in length (including the tail), with a large head and powerful jaws. They are well known for the ability to run on their hind legs, looking like small versions of the popular images of theropod dinosaurs. Chiefly found in dry, open regions of Mexico and the south-central United States including Missouri, Texas, Arizona, and Kansas, the full extent of its habitat in the United States ranges from the Ozark Mountains to southern California. The collared lizard is the state reptile of Oklahoma, where it is known as the **mountain boomer**.

The name "collared lizard" comes from the lizard's distinct coloration, which includes bands of black around the neck and shoulders that look like a collar. It is a member of the collared lizard family. The origin of the name "mountain boomer" is not clear, but it may be traceable to settlers traveling west during the Gold Rush. One theory is that settlers mistook the sound of wind in canyons for the call of an animal in an area where the collared lizard was abundant. In reality, collared lizards are silent.

Like many other lizards, including the frilled lizard and basilisk, collared lizards can run on their hind legs, and are relatively fast sprinters. Record speeds have been around 16 miles per hour (26 km/h), much slower than the world record for lizards (21.5 mph or 34.6 km/h) attained by the larger-bodied Costa Rican spiny-tailed iguana, *Ctenosaura similis*.

Collared lizards in the wild have been the subject of a number of studies of sexual selection. In captivity if two males are placed in the same cage they will fight to the death. Males have a blue-green body with a light brown head. Females have a light brown head and body.
Brazilian Porcupine

The **Brazilian porcupine** (*Coendou prehensilis*) is a porcupine found in Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, the Guyanas, Bolivia and Trinidad, with a single record from Ecuador. It inhabits tropical forests at elevations up to 1500 m.

The body is covered with short, thick spines which are whitish or yellowish in color, mixed with the darker hair, while the underside is grayish. The lips and nose are fleshy. The tail is prehensile, with the tip curling upward so as to get a better grip on tree branches. This porcupine can grow to forty inches long (1 m), but half of that is tail. It weighs about nine pounds (4 kg). No spines are found on the tail, which is long (330–485 mm). Its feet are reflective of their arboreal lifestyle, well-adapted for gripping branches, with four long-clawed toes on each.

## Behavior

This shy, nocturnal porcupine is solitary or lives in pairs in the branches of trees. During the day it rests in a cavity in a hollow tree or in a well-shaded area of the canopy, 6 to 10 meters above the ground. It rarely descends to the ground, but it shows little fear if it happens to be caught. It is not aggressive but will defend itself ferociously if attacked. Its diet consists of leaves, fruit, and small fresh twigs and shoots. This creature can easily be tamed enough to be kept in captivity. Intra-specific interactions consist of biting and attempts to injure adversaries with their sharp quills. When excited, porcupines stamp their hind feet. Vocalizations consist of growls and cries. If caught, the porcupine rolls into a ball. The prehensile tail is used to curl around branches when climbing.

## Reproduction

As a rule the female gives birth to a single young in the spring. The newborn porcupine is covered with red hairs and small spines, which harden shortly after birth.
Kyogen Clan

## Abilities

A Kyogen is able to shrink their size. They can become Tiny, and can maintain that form for however long they want. In their smaller form a Kyogen gains a +2 to AC and Reflex saves, but they also have a -8 penalty to their grapple. They also gain a 60 foot fly speed with good maneuverability.

At level 30, they can instead become Diminutive, gaining a +4 to AC and Reflex saves, as well as a 20% miss chance on all single target attacks that affect them. After level 30 they gain 100 ft fly speed and perfect maneuverability.

Any damaging jutsu cast by the Kyogen in either form are treated as if Empowered (they deal 1.5x damage). Any non-damaging jutsu cast by the Kyogen is treated as being extended (lasts for 2x as long).

## Template Statistics

Str -4, Dex +8, Con -4, Int +6, Wis +4, Cha +6
Basset Hound

The Basset Hound is a medium-sized hound dog with a long, low body and short legs. They are known for their distinctive features, including their long, droopy ears, wrinkled foreheads, and sad-looking eyes. Basset Hounds are gentle and affectionate dogs that make great family pets. They are also relatively low-maintenance dogs, requiring only moderate exercise.

Basset Hounds were originally bred in France as hunting dogs. They are scent hounds, meaning they use their sense of smell to track prey. Basset Hounds are still used for hunting today, but they are also popular as companion dogs.

Basset Hounds are known for their laid-back personalities. They are not as active as some other breeds, but they do require regular exercise. A daily walk or hike is sufficient to keep a Basset Hound healthy and happy. Basset Hounds are also known for their stubbornness. They can be difficult to train, but with patience and consistency, they can learn basic commands.

When considering a Basset Hound, it’s advisable to prioritize adopting from rescue organizations or shelters to provide a loving home to a dog in need. However, if you decide to purchase, it’s crucial to choose a reputable breeder. Conduct thorough research to ensure that the breeder follows ethical practices and prioritizes the well-being of their dogs. Reputable Basset Hound breeders prioritize the health and temperament of their dogs, conduct necessary health screenings, and provide a nurturing environment for the puppies. This active approach ensures that you bring home a healthy and happy pup while discouraging unethical breeding practices.
Chinchilla

Chinchillas are a type of rodent they live in South America they could be pets in the pet store and they eat nuts and roots they have grey brown and white fur they from in a cartoon called buzz and tell like Karl that loves eating nuts he is peach in colar with small white teeth do you know chinchillas are acutely mammals
Coypu

Coypu are large, web-footed rodents that are more agile in the water than on land.

**Aquatic Adaptations**

They live in burrows, or nests, never far from the water. Nutria may inhabit a riverbank or lakeshore, or dwell in the midst of wetlands. They are strong swimmers and can remain submerged for as long as five minutes. Nutria (also called coypu) are varied eaters, most fond of aquatic plants and roots. They also feast on small creatures such as snails or mussels.

**Reproduction**

Coypu can be rather social animals and sometimes live in large colonies, reproducing prolifically. Females have two or three litters every year, each consisting of five to seven young. These animals mature quickly and remain with their mothers for only a month or two. In some areas, booming nutria populations have become troublesome as the animals develop a taste for farm fare.

**Nutria Fur**

The coypu's yellow or brown outer hair looks shaggy and unappealing, but it covers a lush fur undercoat, also called nutria, that is popular for use in clothing. Nutria are farmed and trapped for this fur.

**Population Range**

Coypu once lived only in southern South America, but they have been domesticated as fur animals and transplanted around the world. In many areas, including Canada and more than a dozen U.S. states, fur farm escapees quickly establish large wild populations near their new homes.
Atlas Beetle

The **Atlas beetle** (*Chalcosoma atlas*) is a very large species of beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, found in Southeast Asia. Males have three prominent horns. The species is named for Atlas, the giant of Greek mythology who supported the skies.

## Description

*Chalcosoma atlas*, like other beetles of the genus *Chalcosoma*, is remarkable for its size. As is common in the Scarabaeidae, males are larger than the females, reaching a length of about 60–130 millimetres (2.4–5.1 in); females are about 25–60 millimetres (0.98–2.36 in). Males have specialised horns on their head and thorax that they use to fight with each other, to gain mating rights with females. The Atlas beetle differs from other *Chalcosoma* species (such as *C. caucasus*) by the broader end of the cephalic (head) horn.

## Larvae

The larva of the Atlas beetle is known for its fierce behavior, including biting if touched. Unverified reports exist of larvae that live together fighting to the death if they have insufficient space or food.

## Parasitoids

The species is the host of a parasitoid, the giant scoliid wasp *Megascolia procer*, which has a paralysing venom.
Black-Crested Sumatran Langur

The **Black-Crested Sumatran Langur** (*Presbytis melalophos*) is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. It is endemic to Sumatra in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

The black-crested sumatran langur, black-and-white langur and mitered langur were formerly considered a subspecies of the *P. melalophos*.