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Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) are herbivorous mammals. They have grey skin with some parts that don’t have color, these spots develop depending on the age and habitat of an elephant. When they are young they are covered in red hairs that go away as they get older. Some parts of their skin are thin while other…
The red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis) is a large, omnivorous bird. It has mostly white feathers but the ones on its face and neck are black. They have a patch of red feathers on the top of their heads. Young red-crowned cranes have white, black, and brown feathers that turn into the colors of the adults…
The Chinese alligator (Alligator sinensis) is a reptile in the alligator family. It is a relative of the American alligator but slightly differs in physical appearance. It’s smaller and it has several bony plates that the American alligator lacks. It grows to be around 5 feet long and weighs around 70 pounds. This is half…
Orangutans (Pongo) are the largest arboreal mammals. They are adapted for life in the trees and have longer arms than legs. They also have feet and hands that are made for grasping and unique fingerprints. Orangutans are covered in red hair. Males are larger than females and have different throat and cheek shapes that are…
Brush-tailed bettongs (Bettongia penicillata) are small marsupials. They are sometimes known as Woylie. They are bipedal with large eyes and ears. They have gray fur and a section of black fur that comes from the tail. The males are generally larger than the females. Their hind feet are much larger than their front feet, even…
Grevy’s zebras (Equus grevyi) are the largest of all zebras. They can live for around 25 years in the wild. They are herbivorous mammals that look almost exactly like other zebras but have larger ears and a head that is slightly mule-like. Zebras are different from horses or mules (their relatives) not only because of…
The Eld’s deer (Rucervus eldii) are large mammals found in Southeast Asia. They are known for their bow-like antlers on the males that can be 39 inches long. These antlers re-grow every year and are largest during breeding season. They live for around 16-20 years. Their coats change color with the seasons. During the summer…
The red siskin (spinus cucullatus) is a type of finch. It is a small bird that is only about 3.9 inches tall. In the wild, they live for about 4 years. In captivity they can live for around eight years, which is a long time for birds. They eat a variety of foods such as…
Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) are carnivorous mammals. They live for about 27 years in the wild and grow to be 8 feet tall, weighing up to 1,600 pounds. Polar bears live in the arctic regions of the world. Besides walking on land, they can also swim very well. They have large paws which are somewhat…
Golden lion tamarins (Leontopithecus rosalia) are omnivorous mammals. In the wild they can live for around 15 years and grow to be about 8 inches tall with a 12 inch tail and weigh between 14-29 ounces. The golden lion tamarin is only one of four lion tamarin species and it’s endangered. They’re named after lions…