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Tatzelwurm

The Tatzelwurm is a worm-like cryptid It is reported to live in several areas of Europe, including the Austrian, Bavarian, Italian and Swiss Alps. In some circles, it is classified as a variety of lesser dragon. Reports indicate that the creature has a snake and hippo and chicken-like body hippo back and chicken back feathers and crocodile nose and zebra tail between 4 and 6 feet in length, with four clawed front legs, but 4 hind legs. It is sometimes reported to have the face of a cat. Local folklore holds that the Tatzelwurm is able to defend itself by expelling poisonous fumes that are capable of killing a human. One claimed photograph of the Tatzelwurm exists.
Topi

One of the most common ungulates over many African grasslands until the early 1900s, the topi (Damaliscus jimela) has now gone extinct in much of its former range and remaining populations continue to decline. It is the rise of cattle-based human societies in its habitat which has resulted in the retreat of many extant topi populations. Known for its distinctive sentry position on termite mounds as it surveys its range, the topi has a short, glossy, brown coat with a bold pattern of black patches, and fawn coloured underparts and legs. Most of the subspecies also have a purple sheen, black face masks, and black patches on the upper limbs. Both sexes have strong, deeply ringed, S-shaped horns.

Lopez the Topi (Phil LaMarr)The Lion King (1994)The Lion King 2 (1998)The Lion King (2019)
Wels Catfish

The Wels catfish (Silurus glanis), or sometimes called the sheatfish, is a large catfish native to central, southern and eastern Europe, although it has now been introduced to parts of Western Europe. It is a freshwater fish. It has no scales and can be recognized by its large, broad head. They can live for around 50 years and have excellent hearing. It feeds on worms, gastropods, crustaceans, other fish, and larger ones have been known to eat frogs, birds and rodents. Recently, individuals of this species in environments that are not their native habitats have been observed lunging out of the water to grab pigeons off the land. It is very territorial when guarding its eggs and has been known to attack humans who swim too close. It is classed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Unicorn

The unicorn is a legendary creature that has been described since antiquity as a beast with a large, pointed, spiraling horn projecting from its forehead. The unicorn was depicted in ancient seals of the Indus Valley Civilization and was mentioned by the ancient Greeks in accounts of natural history by various writers, including Ctesias, Strabo, Pliny the Younger, and Aelian. The Bible also describes an animal, the re'em, which some versions translate as unicorn. In European folklore, the unicorn is often depicted as a white horse-like or goat-like animal with a long horn and cloven hooves (sometimes a goat's beard). In the Middle Ages and Renaissance, it was commonly described as an extremely wild woodland creature, a symbol of purity and grace, which could only be captured by a virgin. In the encyclopedias its horn was said to have the power to render poisoned water potable and to heal sickness. In medieval and Renaissance times, the tusk of the narwhal was sometimes sold as unicorn horn. The unicorn has been a great symbol to Europe. So much so, that it is also the national animal of Scotland.

Sprinkles the Unicorn (Mandy Moore)Onward (2020)Unicorn (Tori Spelling)
Yellow Tang

In the wild, yellow tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) feed on benthic turf algae and other marine plant material. In captivity they are commonly fed meat/fish based aquarium food, but the long term health effects of this diet are questionable. However, most experts in the marine aquarium industry express little skepticism that such a well rounded and balanced diet including plant and animal material would be in any way detrimental to mostly herbivorous fishes like tangs, since they still need on occasion, complex amino acids and nutrients that only ocean animals can provide. In the wild, yellow tang provide cleaner services to marine turtles, by removing algal growth from their shells.
Tamaraw

The tamaraw or Mindoro dwarf buffalo (Bubalus mindorensis) is a small hoofed mammal belonging to the family Bovidae. It is endemic to the island of Mindoro in the Philippines and is the only endemic Philippine bovine. It is believed, however, to have once also thrived on the larger island of Luzon. The tamaraw was originally found all over Mindoro, from sea level up to the mountains (2000 m above sea level), but because of human habitation, hunting, and logging, it is now restricted to only a few remote grassy plains and is now a critically endangered species. Contrary to common belief and past classification, the tamaraw is not a subspecies of the local carabao, which is only slightly larger, or the common water buffalo. In contrast to the carabao, it has a number of distinguishing characteristics; it is slightly hairier, has light markings on its face, is not gregarious, and has shorter horns that are somewhat V-shaped. It is the second-largest native terrestrial mammal in the country next only to the carabao.

Kali the Tamaraw (Riz Ahmed)
White-tailed Deer

The white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) has a large distribution across the Americas, from southern Canada to Peru. A highly adaptable species, the white-tailed deer occupies a wide range of habitats and feeds on a large variety of different plants. Young whitetail deer are born with white spots which disappear at around three to four months of age.

Derek the White-tailed Deer (Steve Carell)BambiThe Great Prince (Patrick Stewart)Northern White-tailed Deer in PennsylvaniaDonald DeerMiraculous Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir Deer.pngMiraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir (2015-)Petronix Defenders Deer.pngPetronix Defenders (2022-)Sonic X Deer.pngSonic X (2003-2004)Dinosaur King Deer.pngDinosaur King (2007-2008)Tweenies Deer.pngSylvester and Tweety Mysteries Deer.pngJuniper Lee Deer.pngThe Life and Times of Juniper Lee (2005-2007)The Replacements Deer.pngThe Replacements (2006-2009)
Woodland Caribou

The woodland caribou (Rangier tarandus caribou) is also known as boreal woodland caribou or forest-dwelling caribou. Boreal woodland caribou are primarily, but not always, sedentary. The woodland caribou is the largest of the caribou subspecies and is darker in colour than the barren-ground caribou. Valerius Geist, specialist on large North American mammals, described the "true" woodland caribou as ”the uniformly dark, small-manned type with the frontally emphasized, flat-beamed antlers" which is "scattered thinly along the southern rim of North American caribou distribution.” Geist asserts that ”the true woodland caribou is very rare, in very great difficulties and requires the most urgent of attention”, but suggests that this urgency is compromised by the inclusion of the Newfoundland caribou, the Labrador caribou, and the western Osborn’s caribou in the Rangifer tarandus caribou subspecies. In Geist’s opinion, the inclusion of these additional populations obscures the precarious position of the “true” woodland caribou.

Conrad the Woodland Caribou (Terry Bradshaw)SvenBoreal Woodland Caribou in YukonMr. ReindeerMaisy Caribou.pngMaisy (1999-2000)Dinosaur King Reindeer.pngDinosaur King (2007-2008)North America's Deadliest Caribou.pngNorth America's Deadliest (2015)346 Horrible Animals Caribou.png346 Horrible Animals (2022)
Turkey Vulture

With a bright, pinkish-red head, brownish-black plumage and a two metre wingspan, the turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) is a highly distinctive bird of prey. The head is almost entirely bald, except for some sparse black bristles, and often bears a number of whitish warts. The reddish colouration, which contrasts strongly with the whitish beak, develops as individuals mature, with juvenile birds initially possessing dark grey skin on the head, covered thinly by short downy feathers. There are currently six recognised subspecies of turkey vulture, which can be distinguished by location, size and intensity of head colouration.

Roy the Turkey Vulture (Will.i.am)
Vaquita

The Vaquita (Phocoena sinus) is a rare species of porpoise. It is endemic to the northern part of the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez). Estimates of the number of individuals alive range from 100 to 300 making it amongst the most endangered of all marine mammals. The word "vaquita" is Spanish for little cow. Other names include Cochito, Gulf of California Harbor Porpoise, Gulf of California Porpoise, Gulf Porpoise, Hafenschweinswal, and Marsouin du Golfe de Californie. The Vaquita has a classic porpoise shape—stocky and curved into a concave shape when viewed from the side. It is the smallest of the porpoises and thus amongst the smallest of all cetaceans. Individuals may grow up to 150 cm in length and weigh up to 50 kilograms. They have a dark colouring around the eyes and mouth. The upper side of the body is medium to dark gray. The underside is off-white to light gray but the demarcation between the sides is indistinct. The dorsal fin is in the centre of the back and larger than other porpoise fins.

Chiquita the Vaquita (Bella Thorne)
Sumatran Orangutan

The Sumatran Orangutan (Pongo abelii). Orangutan means 'person of the forest' and this Asian ape is indeed truly arboreal. Recent genetic evidence has led to the re-classification of Bornean and Sumatran orangutans as separate species: Pongo pygmaeus and Pongo abelii respectively. Orangutans have distinctive body shapes with very long arms that may stretch as far as two metres. They have a coarse, shaggy reddish coat and grasping hands and feet. Orangutans are highly sexually dimorphic, with adult males being distinguished by their size, throat pouch and flanges either side of the face, known as cheek pads.

Spud the Sumatran Orangutan (Huey Lewis)Sumatran Orangutan in Fresno Chaffee Zoo
The Safari (2008) (NatureRules1 Version)

## Cast

* Leo the African Lion - Grizzly Bear
* Nala the African Lioness - Brown Bear
* Percky the Plaina Zebra - Mustang
* Percky' Mom the Plaina Zebra - Mustang
* Scar the Spotted Hyena - Gray Wolf
* Dylan the Nile Hippopotamus - North American Beaver
* Thorton the African Bush Elephant - Woolly Mammoth
* Nerissa the Black Rhinoceros - Moose
* Pearl the African Bush Elephant - Woolly Mammoth
* Eddie the Pygmy Hippopotamus - North American Beaver
* Bart the Okapi - Camelops
* Bobby the Aardvark - Giant Anteater
* Jack the Thompson's Gazelle - Pronghorn
* Moe the Gemsbok - Guanaco
* Max the Meerkat - Brown Rat
* Madge the Tickbird - House Sparrow
* Manny the Common Eland - Alpine Ibex
* Big Bird the Gray Crowned Crane - Great Blue Heron
* Buddy the Tanzanian Cheetah - Cougar
* Lou the Common Warthog - Wild Boar

#### Species Cast

* Meerkat - Brown Rat
* African Bush Elephant - Woolly Mammoth
* Southern Ostrich - White Emu (upcoming animals)
* Springbok - Sand Goat (upcoming animals)
* Blue Wildebeest - American Bison
* Greater Flamingo - Canadian Goose
* African Leopard - Sabertooth Cat
* Rüppell's Vulture - Bald Eagle
* Reticulated Giraffe - White-tailed Deer
* African Cape Buffalo - Caribou
* Marabou Stork - Mallard Duck
* Nile Crocodile - American Alligator
* Greater Kudu - Rocky Mountain Elk
* Common Chimpanzee - Megalonyx
* Ring-Tailed Lemur - Koala
* Superb Starling - Blue Jay
* Rock Hyrax - Common Wombat
* Common Warthog - Wild Boar
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

With its pristine white plumage and striking, bright yellow crest, the sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) is one of Australasia’s most recognizable parrot species. The crest is erectile and can reach up to 14 centimetres in length. The undersurfaces of the wings and tail are washed with pale yellow, while the bill and feet are black and dark-grey respectively. The sexes are almost identical, except for the eye, which is brown in the male and red-brown in the female. It is found in wooded habitats in Australia, New Guinea, and some of the islands of Indonesia. They can be locally very numerous, leading to them sometimes being considered pests.

Merlin the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Blake Michael)
Thunderbird

Thunderbird is a term used in cryptozoology to describe large, bird-like creatures, generally identified with the Thunderbird of Native American myth and folklore. Similar cryptids reported in the Old World are often called Rocs. Thunderbirds are regarded by a small number of researchers as having lizard features like the pterosaurs and pteranodon. Although reports of Thunderbird sightings go back centuries due to the lack of scientific evidence or fossil record the creature is generally regarded as a myth.
White-handed Gibbon

A beautiful and captivating primate, the white-handed gibbon or lar gibbon (Hylobates lar) is a master of agility. As true brachiators, gibbons are much admired for their remarkably fast, yet seemingly effortless, suspensory motion through the trees. The white-handed gibbon possesses the long arms and hands typical of gibbon species, which are perfectly suited to this pendulous swinging from branch to branch. Despite lacking a tail, the gibbon’s sense of balance is nevertheless acute, and it can even be found walking on its hind legs along branches high above the ground, characteristically raising its arms above its head for balance. Individuals vary in colour from dark brown or black to red-buff and pale fawn, but always with a white fringe framing the black face and white upper sides of the hands and feet. Males and females are very similar in size and can have all colour variants. Its unmistakable call, a loud whooping sound, is enhanced by a sound-amplifying throat sac and can be heard from a great distance.

Hooteram the White-handed Gibbon (Jack Dylan Grazer)
Northern Pike

The northern pike (Esox lucius) is a species of carnivorous fish of the genus Esox. They are typical of brackish and fresh waters of the Northern Hemisphere. They are known simply as a pike in Britain, Ireland, and most of Eastern Europe, Canada and the United States. Pike can grow to a relatively large size: the average length is about 40–55 cm (16–22 in), with maximum recorded lengths of up to 150 cm (59 in) and published weights of 28.4 kg (63 lb). The IGFA currently recognizes a 25 kg (55 lb) pike caught by Lothar Louis on Greffern Lake, Germany, on 16 October 1986, as the all-tackle world-record northern pike. Northern pike grow to larger sizes in Eurasia than in North America, and typically grow to larger sizes in coastal than inland regions of Eurasia.
The Amazing Safari (2013) (NatureRules1 Version)

## Species Casts

Meerkat - Red Fox

Masai Lion - Grizzly Bear

Common Warthog - Moose

African Bush Elephant - Woolly Mammoth

Reticulated Giraffe - White-tailed Deer

Plains Zebra - Mustang

White Rhinoceros - Muskox

Nile Hippopotamus - North American Beaver

Southern Ostrich - Wild Turkey

Spotted Hyena - Gray Wolf

Black Rat - American Cockroach

Thomson's Gazelle - Pronghorn

Nile Crocodile - American Alligator

Rüppell's Vulture - Bald Eagle and Common Raven

Human - ???

African Wild Dog - Coyote

Greater Flamingo - Canadian Goose

Springbok - Pronghorn

Blue Wildebeest - American Bison

African Cape Buffalo - Muskox

Fancy Mouse - House Cricket

Olive Baboon - Japanese Macaque

Impala - Alpine Ibex

Gemsbok - Mountain Goat

Cape Ground Squirrel - Arctic Ground Squirrel

Bushbuck - Bighorn Sheep

Marabou Stork - Wood Duck

Zebu - Highland Cow

Superb Starling - Eastern Bluebird

Aardvark - Giant Anteater

Southern Masked Weaver - House Sparrow

African savanna hare - European Rabbit

Suni - Common Duiker

Aardvark - Giant Anteater
Sun Bear

The smallest of the world’s eight living bear species, the sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) has short, sleek fur which is usually black but can range from reddish-brown to grey. Almost every sun bear has an individually distinct chest patch that is typically yellow, orange, or white, and may sometimes be speckled or spotted. The sun bear has a broad muzzle that is relatively short and a large head, giving the bear a dog-like appearance. It has small, rounded ears, a fleshy forehead that occasionally looks wrinkled, and an extremely long tongue (longest of all bear species). With feet turned slightly inward, large naked paws and long curved claws, the sun bear is well adapted for climbing trees. Its feet are extraordinarily large compared with its body size, potentially assisting in digging and breaking into dead wood in search of insects.

Dopey the Sun Bear (Chris Rock)Sun Bear in San Diego ZooSidney the Sun Bear (John Leguizamo)
Клан Фут

Клан Фут - не очень дружелюбный клан который враждует с Кланом Хамато.

## История Клана Фут

Клан Фут так же как и Клан Хамато издревле враждуют между собой и останется всего один клан после великой битвы.

## Участники Клана Фут

* Ороку Саки (лидер)

* Ника; дочь лидера, будущая глава Клана Фут.
* Кейт Картер; сестра и соперница своей сестры в клане.
Toco Toucan

The Toco toucan (Ramphastos toco) is at home in South America's tropical forests but recognized everywhere. The toucan's oversized, colorful bill has made it one of the world's most popular birds. The 7.5-inch-long (19-centimeter-long) bill may be seen as a desirable mating trait, but if so, it is one that both male and female toucans possess. In fact, both sexes use their bills to catch tasty morsels and pitch them to one another during a mating ritual fruit toss. As a weapon, the bill is a bit more show than substance. It is a honeycomb of bone that actually contains a lot of air. While its size may deter predators, it is of little use in combating them. But the toucan's bill is useful as a feeding tool. The birds use them to reach fruit on branches that are too small to support their weight, and also to skin their pickings. In addition to fruit, Toco toucans eat insects and, sometimes, young birds, eggs, or lizards. Toco toucans live in small flocks of about six birds. Their bright colors actually provide good camouflage in the dappled light of the rain forest canopy. However, the birds commonly keep up a racket of vocalization, which suggests that they are not trying to remain hidden. Toucans nest in tree holes. They usually have two to four eggs each year, which both parents care for. Young toucans do not have a large bill at birth—it grows as they develop and does not become full size for several months. These iconic birds are very popular pets, and many are captured to supply demand for this trade. They are also familiar commercial mascots known for hawking stout, cereal, and other products. Indigenous peoples regard the bird with a more sacred eye; they are traditionally seen as conduits between the worlds of the living and the spirits.

Taco the Toco Toucan (Juicy J)Toco Toucan in BrazilDinosaur King Toucan.pngDinosaur King (2007-2008)Mickey Mouse 2013 Toucan.pngMickey Mouse (2013)
Wild Turkey

The wild relative of one of only two domesticated birds to have originated in North America, the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is one of the largest and most distinctive members of the Galliformes (a group of game birds which includes grouse, pheasants and partridges). Its hefty size, characteristic plumage and social behavior are particularly admired in the United States, and, as a result, the wild turkey has long been a popular symbol of American wildlife. The wild turkey has long, powerful legs, a long neck, and a large, fan-shaped tail. The tip of the tail is usually chestnut-brown or white, depending on the subspecies. Generally, the wild turkey is dark brownish-grey to blackish, with an iridescent sheen to the feathers. The iridescence varies from copper, bronze and gold to green or red. The wing and tail feathers have alternating dark and light bands, and the wings are rounded, with large quill-like feathers. The head and neck are usually featherless, and are covered a series of raised bumps, called ‘caruncles’, which appear more prominent on the male. The long bill is curved slightly downwards. The male wild turkey, also called a ‘gobbler’ or a ‘tom’, has black tips to the feathers, often making it appear almost metallic black. The head and neck are usually varying shades of blue, red or white, and are adorned with fleshy growths, called wattles. The male wild turkey also has spurs on the legs, and a coarse group of bristles on the chest, forming a ‘beard’. In contrast, the female wild turkey, or ‘hen’, is much duller than the male, being brownish, with lighter tan to chestnut-brown feathers on the breast, mid-back and wing-coverts. The tips of the female’s feathers are often buff, brown, grey, rusty or white, and the head is usually blue-grey, sometimes covered with small, sparse brown feathers. The hen does not usually have a ‘beard.

Tony the Wild Turkey (Daym Drops)Eastern Wild Turkey in MassachusettsPetronix Defenders Turkey.pngPetronix Defenders (2022-)Class of 3000 HQ Turkey.pngClass of 3000 (2006-2008)Arthur Turkey.pngArthur (1996-2022)Little Einsteins Turkey.pngLittle Einsteins (2005-2009)Sonic X Turkey.pngSonic X (2003-2004)Dinosaur King Turkey.pngDinosaur King (2007-2008)
Velociraptor

Recent research suggests that Velociraptor mongoliensis was a feathered dinosaur. A forelimb fossil discovered in Mongolia showed quill knobs like those found in many modern birds. These telltale features are evidence of where ligaments attached flight feathers to bone and are considered proof that Velociraptor sported a fine feathery coat. The dinosaur's plumage may have been used for mating or other visual displays, similar to how modern birds use their colorful feathers, or to help regulate body temperature. The feathers might also have helped females protect their eggs. Velociraptor highlights many of the numerous similarities between dinosaurs and birds, which go far beyond the skin-deep appearance of feathers. Like birds, Velociraptor had hollow bones, tended nests of eggs, and probably behaved in similar ways. Despite their birdlike plumage these dinosaurs were not fliers. Their short forelimbs made liftoff impossible, though they may be the evolutionary remnants of an ancient ancestor's flight-giving wings. Velociraptor was probably one of the more intelligent dinosaurs, because it had a large brain proportionate to its body size. It was formidable on land and, as the name suggests, almost certainly covered ground quickly. Moving upright on two legs, they may have been able to reach speeds of 24 miles an hour (39 kilometers an hour). When they caught up to prey, these predators likely brought them down quickly with a long, 3.5-inch (9-centimeter) retractable claw on each foot and a mouth full of sharp teeth. Velociraptor is known to have preyed on herbivores such as Protoceratops. One famous fossil immortalized the two species locked in an ancient duel to the death.

Buster the Velociraptor (Jason Lee)Velociraptor in Campanian Mongolia
Лимонница

**Лимонница -** кошка-фурри, девушка с коричневыми и рыжими волосами, а также необычными глазами - лимонно-зелёными.

## Характер

Упрямая, стоит за свою честь всегда, и не отступает, даже если в этом есть необходимость. Не боится спорить со своим другом - Лучистостью Луны. Тот же всегда найдет повод ей возразить.

## Семья

**Пара:**

* Лучистость Луны: *жив*

## Биография

**Детство:**

Родилась в неблагополучной семье, но выросла в замечательную девушку. Правды, как ни странно, не боится, даже если с ней открыто вступали в перепалку. Стояла за свою честь, но еще любила свободу. Если ей пытались препятствовать в этом, то девушка просто убегала из дома по ночам, т.к. любила лунные ночи.

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Ян Гаер (Ястребок)

**Ястребок -** полосатый фурри-кот, окрас как у тигра.

Хитрый, самодеянный, но не глупый кот.

## Биография

**Путь домой**

Ястребок планирует похитить кое-какую кошку, которая улетела от него, спасаясь, в Америку. Тогда как Ян ищет по всей стране, но не находит ее, и решает пойти за ней в Америку лесом. Но его ловят.

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Troodon

Troodon formosus was a small coelurosaurian dinosaur—a member of the same clade (evolutionary group) to which modern birds belong. Fossilized remains have been discovered of nesting parents and egg clutches. These finds shed some light on reproductive strategies that resemble those of both crocodilians and birds. Scientists believe that Troodon produced a pair of eggs at periodic intervals and then incubated them in earth nests, sometimes sitting on them and warming them with body heat. Such behavior suggests that these dinosaurs could be an important link on the evolutionary chain, bridging the gap between their earlier relatives (crocodilians) and their later relatives (birds). Troodon had a large brain for its relatively small size and was probably among the smartest dinosaurs. Its brain is proportionally larger than those found in living reptiles, so the animal may have been as intelligent as modern birds, which are more similar in brain size. Troodon walked (and ran) on two long, hind legs. It probably ate small lizards, mammals, and invertebrates. The animal's rotatable forearms, which sported three-fingered hands, likely aided Troodon's hunting prowess. The dinosaur also had large, forward-facing eyes that granted it keen vision for hunting, even at night.

Brainy the Troodon (Tom Kenny)
Tyrannosaurus Rex

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Tyannosaurus rex was one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs that ever lived. Everything about this ferocious predator, from its thick, heavy skull to its 4-foot-long (1.2-meter-long) jaw, was designed for maximum bone-crushing action. Fossil evidence shows that Tyrannosaurus was about 40 feet (12 meters) long and about 15 to 20 feet (4.6 to 6 meters) tall. Its strong thighs and long, powerful tail helped it move quickly, and its massive 5-foot-long (1.5-meter-long) skull could bore into prey. T. rex's serrated, conical teeth were most likely used to pierce and grip flesh, which it then ripped away with its brawny neck muscles. Its two-fingered forearms could probably seize prey, but they were too short to reach its mouth. Scientists believe this powerful predator could eat up to 500 pounds (230 kilograms) of meat in one bite. Fossils of T. rex prey, including Triceratops and Edmontosaurus, suggest T. rex crushed and broke bones as it ate, and broken bones have been found in its dung. Tyrannosaurus rex lived in forested river valleys in North America during the late Cretaceous period. It became extinct about 65 million years ago in the Cretaceous-Tertiary mass extinction. Unlike its other cousins, it only had two fingers on each hand.

## Gallery

Rex the Tyrannosaurus Rex (Tom Selleck)T-Rex (JoJo Siwa)Tyrannosaurus Rex in Maastrichtian Montana
Virginia Opossum

There are more than 60 different species of opossum, which are often called possums. The most notable is the Virginia opossum (Didelphia virginiana) or common opossum—the only marsupial (pouched mammal) found in the United States and Canada. A female opossum gives birth to helpless young as tiny as honeybees. Babies immediately crawl into the mother's pouch, where they continue to develop. As they get larger, they will go in and out of the pouch and sometimes ride on the mother's back as she hunts for food. Opossums may give birth to as many as 20 babies in a litter, but fewer than half of them survive. Some never even make it as far as the pouch. Opossums are scavengers, and they often visit human homes or settlements to raid garbage cans, dumpsters, and other containers. They are attracted to carrion and can often be spotted near roadkill. Opossums also eat grass, nuts, and fruit. They will hunt mice, birds, insects, worms, snakes, and even chickens. These animals are most famous for "playing possum." When threatened by dogs, foxes, or bobcats, opossums sometimes flop onto their sides and lie on the ground with their eyes closed or staring fixedly into space. They extend their tongues and generally appear to be dead. This ploy may put a predator off its guard and allow the opossum an opportunity to make its escape. Opossums are excellent tree climbers and spend much of their time aloft. They are aided in this by sharp claws, which dig into bark, and by a long prehensile (gripping) tail that can be used as an extra limb. Opossums nest in tree holes or in dens made by other animals. These animals are widespread and are sometimes hunted as food, particularly in the southern United States.

Sleeptail the Virginia Opossum (Sam Vincent)Virginia Opossum in LouisianaPogo OpossumPetronix Defenders Opossum.pngPetronix Defenders (2022-)Little Einsteins Opossums.pngLittle Einsteins (2005-2009)Sonic X Opossum.pngSonic X (2003-2004)Dinosaur King Opossum.pngDinosaur King (2007-2008)
Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby

The yellow-footed rock wallaby (Petrogale xanthopus) stands out among other wallaby and kangaroo species due to its relatively bright colours and distinctive patterning. This marsupial is fawn grey with a pale underside, and a white stripe runs down the side. The forearms, hind legs and feet range from a rich orange colour to yellow. The face displays a white cheek stripe, and the backs of the large ears are covered with yellow hair. The tail is orange-brown and decorated with dark bands running down its length, ending in a bushy tip which is most often dark brown, occasionally white. Surprisingly, the bright colouration of the yellow-footed rock wallaby actually provides it with camouflage against the patterns of light and shadow falling on the red rocks of its habitat.

Wayne the Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby (Matt Cornett)Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby in Australia
Tiger Shark

One of the largest sharks in the world, the tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) is named for the characteristic, vertical striped markings that run along the length of its body. These markings are most pronounced in juvenile tiger sharks, but fade with age, being generally absent in adults of over three metres in length. In overall colouration, the adult tiger shark is bluish-green to dark grey above, and yellowish-white to stark white below. The body shape is distinctive, with a broad head and upper body, becoming increasingly slender towards the tail. As expected of such a formidable predator, the jaws of the tiger shark are large and house a set of sizeable teeth with curved cusps and finely serrated edges.

Trent the Tiger Shark (Trey Parker)Tiger Shark in Australia
Swordfish

Swordfish (Xiphias gladius), also known as broadbills in some countries, are large, highly migratory, predatory fish characterized by a long, flat bill. They are a popular sport fish of the billfish category, though elusive. Swordfish are elongated, round-bodied, and lose all teeth and scales by adulthood. These fish are found widely in tropical and temperate parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, and can typically be found from near the surface to a depth of 550 m (1,800 ft). They commonly reach 3 m (9.8 ft) in length, and the maximum reported is 4.55 m (14.9 ft) in length and 650 kg (1,430 lb) in weight. They are the sole member of their family, Xiphiidae. They commonly reach 3 m (9.8 ft) in length, and the maximum reported is 4.55 m (14.9 ft) in length and 650 kg (1,430 lb) in weight. The International Game Fish Association's all-tackle angling record for a swordfish was a 1,182 lb (536 kg) specimen taken off Chile in 1953. Females are larger than males, and Pacific swordfish reach a greater size than northwest Atlantic and Mediterranean swordfish. They reach maturity at 4–5 years of age and the maximum age is believed to be at least 9 years. The oldest swordfish found in a recent study were a 16-year-old female and 12-year-old male. Swordfish ages are derived, with difficulty, from annual rings on fin rays rather than otoliths, since their otoliths are small in size. Swordfish are ectothermic animals; however, along with some species of sharks, they have special organs next to their eyes to heat their eyes and brains. Temperatures of 10 to 15 °C above the surrounding water temperature have been measured. The heating of the eyes greatly improves their vision, and consequently improves their ability to catch prey. Of the 25,000+ fish species, only 22 are known to have a mechanism to conserve heat. These include the swordfish, marlin, tuna, and some sharks.

Spencer the Swordfish (Mr. Lawrence)Swordfish in California
X-Ray Tetra

The x-ray tetra (Pristella maxillaris) is a small species of schooling Fish that is naturally found in the Amazon River's coastal waters in South America. The x-ray tetra is also known as the Golden Pristella Tetra and the Water Goldfinch due to the faint golden colouration of their translucent skin. They were first described by Ulrey in 1894 and have since become one of the most popular freshwater Fish kept in artificial aquariums today. Although the x-ray tetra is the only known species in it's genus, it is closely related to other small and colourful South American Fish, including the nearly 100 other Tetra species.

Xavier the X-Ray Tetra (Spencer Breslin)
Werewolf

In folklore, a werewolf (Old English: werwulf, "man-wolf"), or occasionally lycanthrope /ˈlaɪkənˌθroʊp/ (Greek: λυκάνθρωπος lukánthrōpos, "wolf-human"), is a human with the ability to shapeshift into a wolf (or, especially in modern film, a therianthropic hybrid wolflike creature), either purposely or after being placed under a curse or affliction (often a bite or scratch from another werewolf) with the transformations occurring on the night of a full moon. Early sources for belief in this ability or affliction, called lycanthropy /laɪˈkænθrəpi/, are Petronius (27–66) and Gervase of Tilbury (1150–1228). The werewolf is a widespread concept in European folklore, existing in many variants, which are related by a common development of a Christian interpretation of underlying European folklore developed during the medieval period. From the early modern period, werewolf beliefs also spread to the New World with colonialism. Belief in werewolves developed in parallel to the belief in witches, in the course of the Late Middle Ages and the Early Modern period. Like the witchcraft trials as a whole, the trial of supposed werewolves emerged in what is now Switzerland (especially the Valais and Vaud) in the early 15th century and spread throughout Europe in the 16th, peaking in the 17th and subsiding by the 18th century. The persecution of werewolves and the associated folklore is an integral part of the "witch-hunt" phenomenon, albeit a marginal one, accusations of lycanthropy being involved in only a small fraction of witchcraft trials. During the early period, accusations of lycanthropy (transformation into a wolf) were mixed with accusations of wolf-riding or wolf-charming. The case of Peter Stumpp (1589) led to a significant peak in both interest in and persecution of supposed werewolves, primarily in French-speaking and German-speaking Europe. The phenomenon persisted longest in Bavaria and Austria, with persecution of wolf-charmers recorded until well after 1650, the final cases taking place in the early 18th century in Carinthia and Styria. After the end of the witch-trials, the werewolf became of interest in folklore studies and in the emerging Gothic horror genre; werewolf fiction as a genre has pre-modern precedents in medieval romances (e.g. Bisclavret and Guillaume de Palerme) and developed in the 18th century out of the "semi-fictional" chap book tradition. The trappings of horror literature in the 20th century became part of the horror and fantasy genre of modern popular culture.
Tawny Owl

The tawny owl (Strix aluco) or brown owl is a stocky, medium-sized owl commonly found in woodlands across much of Eurasia. Its underparts are pale with dark streaks, and the upperparts are either brown or grey. Several of the eleven recognised subspecies have both variants. The nest is typically in a tree hole where it can protect its eggs and young against potential predators. This owl is non-migratory and highly territorial. Many young birds starve if they cannot find a vacant territory once parental care ceases. This nocturnal bird of prey hunts mainly rodents, usually by dropping from a perch to seize its prey, which it swallows whole; in more urban areas its diet includes a higher proportion of birds. Vision and hearing adaptations and silent flight aid its night hunting. The tawny owl is capable of catching smaller owls, but is itself vulnerable to the eagle owl or northern goshawk. Although many people believe this owl has exceptional night vision, its retina is no more sensitive than a human's and its asymmetrically placed ears are key to its hunting by giving it excellent directional hearing. Its nocturnal habits and eerie, easily imitated call, have led to a mythical association of the tawny owl with bad luck and death.

Laura Owl
Vervet Monkey

One of the characteristic primates of the African savanna, the vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) is a medium-sized monkey with greyish to yellowish- or reddish-green fur, and a black face framed by white cheeks, long, white whiskers, and a white band across the forehead. The upperparts are rather grizzled in appearance, and the underparts and inner sides of the limbs are whitish, with a reddish patch beneath the base of the tail. The ears, hands, feet and tip of the tail are black. The male vervet is slightly larger than the female, and has brightly colored genitals, while the young are born with a dark coat and pink facial skin, which gradually turns black during the first few months.

Willis the Vervet Monkey (Jason Marsden)Steve (Neil Patrick Harris)The Lion King (1994)The Lion King (2019)Tickles and GigglesKip, Flip and Chip
Woolly Rhinoceros

The woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis) is an extinct species of rhinoceros that was common throughout Europe and northern Asia during the Pleistocene epoch and survived the last glacial period. The genus name Coelodonta (Say it: see-low-dawn-TUH) means "cavity tooth". The woolly rhinoceros was a member of the Pleistocene megafauna.

Riley the Woolly Rhinoceros (Dwayne Johnson)
Tasmanian Devil

Haunted by its chilling nocturnal screeches, it was the early European settlers that gave the Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) its alarming name. The largest of the carnivorous marsupials, it is robustly built, with a broad head that supports powerful jaws and strong teeth capable of crushing all but the largest bones. The hindquarters slope down in a manner reminiscent of its larger African counterpart, the hyena, while its tail is short and thick. The coarse fur is mostly black, but there are often distinctive white markings across the chest, shoulders and rump.

Screechy the Tasmanian Devil (Tom Kenny)Tasmanian Devil in TasmaniaDebbie (Mindy Kaling)
Wild Water Buffalo

At up to more than a tonne in weight, the wild water buffalo (Bubalus arnee) is a massive, powerful animal, with a wider horn span than any other bovid. Other names for this bovid species include Asian buffalo, Asiatic buffalo, and wild Asian buffalo. These crescent-shaped, ribbed horns are heavy-set at the base, tapering to a narrow tip, and are larger in males than females, sometimes spanning over two metres. Large, splayed hooves are also advantageous for walking in the muddy, marshy ground on which this buffalo grazes. The animal has a sparse covering of long, ashy-grey to black hair, with dirty-white ‘stockings’ up to the knees. The tail is relatively long and bushy at its tip, and a distinctive white ‘V’ marks the lower neck.

Horndon the Wild Water Buffalo (Djimon Hounsou)Wild Water Buffalo in India
Vegimals/Family Guy

## Cast

* Bumblebee as Peter
* Deer as Lois
* Sparrow as Brian
* Hamster as Stewie
* Pelican as Chris
* Skunk as Meg
* Armadillo as Quagmire
* Bison as Joe
* Chameleon as Cleveland
* Moose as Jillian
* Eagle as Adam West
* Fox as Mort
* Camel as Mort's Wife
* Gorilla as Neil
* Kangaroo as Herbert
* Hippo as Death
* Wolf as The Giant Chicken
* Lemur as Tom Tucker
* Fox as Dr. Hartman
* Sea Urchin as Carter Pewterschmidt
* Bat as Barbara Pewterschmidt
West Indian Manatee

Possibly mistaken for mermaids by Christopher Columbus on a voyage to America, the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) is a large, rotund, aquatic mammal. The tough skin is grey-brown with sparse hairs covering the body and many bristles on the muzzle. The front limbs are short flippers and the body tapers to a flat, paddle-shaped tail that distinguishes this species from the related Dugong (Dugong dugon), which posses a fluke-like tail. A unique feature (amongst mammals) of the manatee is the constant replacement of molar teeth; new teeth enter at the back of the jaw and replace old and worn teeth at the front. Recent evidence suggests that manatees may possess a unique sixth sense that enables them to detect pressure changes through sensory hairs.

Murray the West Indian Manatee (Joey Fatone)Antillean Manatee in the Caribbean IslandsHugh Manatee
Weddell Seal

The Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) is a relatively large and abundant true seal (family: Phocidae) with a circumpolar distribution surrounding Antarctica. The Weddell seal was discovered and named in the 1820s during expeditions led by British sealing captain James Weddell to the area of the Southern Ocean now known as the Weddell Sea. The life history of this species is well documented since it occupies fast ice environments close to the Antarctic continent and often adjacent to Antarctic bases. Weddell seals measure about 2.5–3.5 m (8 ft 2 in–11 ft 6 in) long and weigh 400–600 kg (880–1,320 lb). They are amongst the largest seals, with a rather bulky body and short fore flippers relative to their body length. Males weigh less than females, usually about 500 kg (1,100 lb) or less. Male and female Weddell seals are generally about the same length, though females can be slightly larger. However, the male seal tends to have a thicker neck and a broader head and muzzle than the female. A molecular genetic based technique has been established to confirm the sex of individuals in the laboratory. The Weddell seal face has been compared to that of a cat due to a short mouth line and similarities in the structure of the nose and whiskers. The Weddell seal grows a thin fur coat around its whole body except for small areas around the flippers. The color and pattern of the coat varies, often fading to a duller color as the seal ages. This coat molts around the beginning of summer. Adults show a counter-shaded coloration that varies from bluish-black to dark gray dorsally and to light gray/silver ventrally. Coats may change to shades of brown before the annual molt. Adult males usually bear scars, most of them around the genital region. Weddell seal pups are born with a lanugo of similar coloration and they molt after 3–4 weeks; later, they turn a darker color similar to that of adults. The pups are around half the length of their mother at birth, and weigh 25–30 kg (55–66 lb). They gain around 2 kg (4.4 lb) a day, and by 6–7 weeks old they can weigh around 100 kg (220 lb).

Flo the Weddell Seal (Mary J. Blige)
White Stork

Owing to its mythological reputation as the bringer of babies, the white stork (Ciconia ciconia) is an extremely popular bird. It also is the national bird of Belarus. The white stork has a stout body, distinctive long neck and slender legs for wading. The iridescent black wing feathers contrast with the bright white plumage of the head, neck and body, and a patch of black skin surrounds the eyes. The bare legs and straight, conical bill possess a strong red colour that is acquired as the bird reaches adulthood. The feathers of the lower neck and upper breast are elongated, forming a ruff that can be extended during courtship displays. The two sexes appear almost identical although males can be slightly larger. The plumage of juveniles is a dull, light brown colour and has a downy appearance; the black bill and pale brown legs slowly acquire the adult colouration as the bird ages. The white stork is almost voiceless and largely silent, although it does communicate with brief hissing noises and, most importantly, bill-clattering; this is most pronounced during breeding and nesting and the sound can carry great distances. Juveniles are capable of their own rendition, often accompanied by extensive whistling and croaking.

Seamus the White Stork (Bob Peterson)Archer Stork.pngArcher (2009-2023)South Park Stork.pngSouth Park (1997-)Drawn Together Stork.pngDrawn Together (2004) S1E6Bobobo-Bo Bo-Bobo Stork.pngBobobo-Bo-Bo-Bobo (2003-2005)Fetch With Ruff Ruffman White Stork.pngFetch! with Ruff Ruffman (2006-2010)Peppa Pig 2.0 Stork.pngPeppa Pig (2004-)Elinor Wonders Why Stork.pngElinor Wonders Why (2020)
The Greatest Showman (TanoCat)

**The Greatest Showman** (TanoCat) movie spoof

## Cast

* Kermit the Frog - P.T. Barnum
* Simba - Phillip Carlyle
* Miss Piggy - Charity Hallett-Barnum
* Nala - Jenny Lind
* Sagwa Miao - Anne Wheeler
* Terk - Lettie Lutz (Bearded Lady)
* Dongwa Miao - W. D. Wheeler
* Sheegwa Miao - Deng Yan
* Fozzie Bear - James Gordon Bennett
* Bunga - Charles Stratton (General Tom Thumb)
* Harry - Jojo the Dog-faced Boy
* Shingo - O'Clancy the Irish Giant
* Makuu - Captain Constentenous the Tattooed Man
* Beshte - Lord of Leeds (world's heaviest man)
* Papa Pig - Benjamin Hallett
* Vuruga Vuruga - Queen Victoria
* Tantor - Mr. O'Malley
* Nelson - Mr. Carlyle
* Mama Mirabelle - Mrs. Carlyle
* Max - Mr. Winthrop
* Gidget - Mrs. Winthrop
* Dad the Frog - Philo Barnum
Tanzanian Red-billed Hornbill

The Tanzanian red-billed hornbill (Tockus ruahae) lives in open savanna, woodland and thorn scrub in central Tanzania. It is an omnivore, eating fruit, insects and small animals. Hornbills are named because the shape of their bill reminded early people of cattle horns. The hornbill's first two neck vertebrae are fused to support its large bill. Zazu, a character in the animated film The Lion King movies is an African red-billed hornbill. Red-billed hornbills have a thin, red bill and pale head with dark gray, neck and white face. Their body is sooty brown with white stripe down center, white belly, black with white spotted primaries, and black tail. Males and females are similar in appearance, but males are slightly larger.

Alajabu the Tanzanian Red-billed Hornbill (Lou Romano)Zazu (Rowan Atkinson/John Oliver)Tanzanian Red-billed Hornbill in Lincoln Park ZooTanzanian Red-billed Hornbill in Tanzania
Woolly Mammoth

## Information and Inspiration quotes about this iconic mammal

*Mammoths can't go extinct. They're the biggest things on Earth*.

~ Manny.

The **woolly mammoth** (*Mammuthus primigenius*) was a species of mammoth that lived during the Pleistocene epoch, and was one of the last in a line of mammoth species, beginning with Mammuthus subplanifrons in the early Pliocene. The woolly mammoth diverged from the steppe mammoth about 400,000 years ago in eastern Asia. Its closest extant relative is the Asian elephant. The appearance and behavior of this species are among the best studied of any prehistoric animal because of the discovery of frozen carcasses in Siberia and Alaska, as well as skeletons, teeth, stomach contents, dung, and depiction from life in prehistoric cave paintings. Mammoth remains had long been known in Asia before they became known to Europeans in the 17th century. The origin of these remains was long a matter of debate, and often explained as being remains of legendary creatures. The mammoth was identified as an extinct species of elephant by Georges Cuvier in 1796.

## Gallery

Mark the Woolly Mammoth (Mark Hamill)Brother Bear (2003)

## Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsqodEzTNTs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t47rLpvMP68

## Music Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzE\_o93OE\_k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP0qxwRexZM

## External Links

https://iceage.fandom.com/wiki/Mammoth

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woolly\_Mammoth

https://greatcharacters.miraheze.org/wiki/Manny\_the\_Mammoth\_(pre-Continental\_Drift;\_Adventures\_of\_Buck\_Wild)

https://naturerules1.fandom.com/wiki/Woolly\_Mammoth

https://disney-animals.fandom.com/wiki/Woolly\_Mammoth

https://primaltv.fandom.com/wiki/Mammoth\_Matriarch

https://primaltv.fandom.com/wiki/Elderly\_Mammoth

https://nationalgeographic.com/animals/prehistoric/facts/woolly-mammoth