https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/african-elephant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-baby-01-1200.webp African Elephant photo Baby elephants stay close to their mothers for years while learning to survive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/african-elephant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-closeup-01-1200.webp African Elephant photo Large ears help elephants cool down, while tusks are enlarged teeth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/african-elephant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-core-baby-01-1200.webp African Elephant photo Elephant calves learn important survival skills by staying near older herd members. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/african-elephant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-core-diet-01-1200.webp African Elephant photo Elephants use their trunks to pull grasses, leaves, and bark for food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/african-elephant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-core-family-01-1200.webp African Elephant photo Elephant families stay close together and protect younger calves in the herd. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/african-elephant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-core-habitat-01-1200.webp African Elephant photo African elephants roam grasslands and open woodlands across sub-Saharan Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/african-elephant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-core-range-01-1200.webp African Elephant photo Wild African elephants are now found mainly in protected landscapes across Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/african-elephant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-diet-01-1200.webp African Elephant photo An elephant's trunk works like a hose and a hand when it drinks and feeds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/african-elephant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-family-01-1200.webp African Elephant photo Female-led herds travel together and help protect calves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/african-elephant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-fun-fact-01-1200.webp African Elephant photo Elephants raise their trunks to smell the air and communicate with other herd members. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/african-elephant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-habitat-01-1200.webp African Elephant photo Elephants live in savannas, forests, and grasslands across sub-Saharan Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/african-elephant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-hero-01-1200.webp African Elephant photo African elephants are the largest land animals alive today. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/african-elephant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-range-01-1200.webp African Elephant photo Today wild African elephants live mainly in protected parks across sub-Saharan Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/african-elephant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-size-01-1200.webp African Elephant photo Adult African elephants can stand up to 13 feet tall and weigh more than 6 tons. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/alligator https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f6/Alligator_mississippiensis_2_babies.jpg American Alligator photo Hatchlings keep bright yellow stripes that fade as they grow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/alligator https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/2018_Alligator_mississippiensis._Loro_parque._Tenerife.jpg American Alligator photo Bony osteoderms and a broad snout help identify American alligators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/alligator https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f2/Baby_American_Alligator_%2816865917930%29.jpg American Alligator photo A clutch may hold 20 to 50 eggs, but many hatchlings do not survive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/alligator https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5e/Alligator_mississippiensis_defensive.jpg American Alligator photo Ambush hunters swallow prey whole or tear larger animals into chunks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/alligator https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/American_Alligator_and_baby_%2853467660657%29.jpg American Alligator photo Young stay near the mother for months while learning wetland routes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/alligator https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/Georgia_-_Okefenokee_Swamp_-_20220624111036.jpg American Alligator photo Blackwater swamps and marsh edges are classic American alligator country. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/alligator https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/db/Alligator_mississipiensis_FL.JPG American Alligator photo The species is endemic to the southeastern United States mainland wetlands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/alligator https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/Alligator_mississippiensis_yawn.jpg American Alligator photo Powerful jaws help alligators seize fish, turtles, birds, and mammals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/alligator https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/54/Alligator_mississippiensis_113744549.jpg American Alligator photo Mothers guard nests and may carry hatchlings to water in their mouths. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/alligator https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/American_alligator_alligator_river_nwr_10.4.24_DSC_9531-topaz-rawdenoise.jpg American Alligator photo Alligators dig deep holes that hold water for fish and turtles in dry seasons. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/alligator https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/Alligator_%2894852%29.jpg American Alligator photo Wetlands, swamps, and slow rivers provide cover for hunting and nesting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/alligator https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/Alligator_posing_on_the_Econlockhatchee_River_%28Central_Florida%29.jpg American Alligator photo American alligators bask along freshwater rivers, lakes, and marshes of the Southeast. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/alligator https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/The_range_of_the_American_Alligator.png American Alligator photo Wild American alligators live from North Carolina and Texas south through Florida. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/alligator https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/Alligator_mississippiensis_%28American_alligator%29_6.jpg American Alligator photo Adult males often reach 10 to 13 feet and can weigh several hundred pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/american-bison https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-baby-01-1200.webp American Bison photo Newborn bison calves are orange-red, which is why people nickname them 'red dogs.' https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/american-bison https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-closeup-01-1200.webp American Bison photo A thick mane and curved horns protect the bison's head during pushing contests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/american-bison https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-core-baby-01-1200.webp American Bison photo Calves drink their mother's milk for several months before living on grass alone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/american-bison https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-core-diet-01-1200.webp American Bison photo A grown bison can eat many pounds of grass every day to fuel its huge body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/american-bison https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-core-family-01-1200.webp American Bison photo Bison are social animals that live in herds, which helps keep the young ones safe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/american-bison https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-core-habitat-01-1200.webp American Bison photo Grasslands give bison the open space and steady food they need to thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/american-bison https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-core-range-01-1200.webp American Bison photo Bison travel across their range in every season, pushing through deep winter snow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/american-bison https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-diet-01-1200.webp American Bison photo Bison are herbivores that spend most of the day eating grasses and other low plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/american-bison https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-family-01-1200.webp American Bison photo Mother bison stay close to their calves and raise them inside a large protective herd. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/american-bison https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-fun-fact-01-1200.webp American Bison photo Bison are built for blizzards and swing their huge heads to sweep snow off the grass. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/american-bison https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-habitat-01-1200.webp American Bison photo Bison live on the wide grasslands and prairies of North America, like Yellowstone's valleys. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/american-bison https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-hero-01-1200.webp American Bison photo American bison are huge, shaggy grazers with a humped shoulder and short, curved horns. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/american-bison https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-range-01-1200.webp American Bison photo Once millions roamed North America; today bison live mostly in parks and protected herds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/american-bison https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-size-01-1200.webp American Bison photo Bison are North America's biggest land animals, with bulls weighing up to a ton. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/angelfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-baby-01-1200.webp Angelfish photo Young angelfish look very different, with ring patterns instead of stripes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/angelfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-closeup-01-1200.webp Angelfish photo Their bright colors may warn rivals and help them recognize their own species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/angelfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-core-baby-01-1200.webp Angelfish photo It can take years for a young angelfish to develop its adult stripes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/angelfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-core-diet-01-1200.webp Angelfish photo They use sharp teeth to nip sponges and algae from coral and rock. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/angelfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-core-family-01-1200.webp Angelfish photo Pairs may stay together on the same reef for years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/angelfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Angelfish photo Healthy reefs with sponges and algae give angelfish food and shelter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/angelfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-core-range-01-1200.webp Angelfish photo Emperor angelfish are found throughout the Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea to Hawaii. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/angelfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-diet-01-1200.webp Angelfish photo Angelfish eat sponges, algae, and small animals they find on the reef. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/angelfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-family-01-1200.webp Angelfish photo Adult angelfish often defend a reef home range from other fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/angelfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Angelfish photo Juvenile angelfish slowly change color as they grow into striped adults. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/angelfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-habitat-01-1200.webp Angelfish photo They live on coral reefs and rocky reefs in warm, clear ocean water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/angelfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-hero-01-1200.webp Angelfish photo Emperor angelfish are among the most colorful fish on tropical coral reefs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/angelfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-range-01-1200.webp Angelfish photo Emperor angelfish live from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and Polynesia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/angelfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-size-01-1200.webp Angelfish photo Adult emperor angelfish can grow about 15 inches long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/archerfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-baby-01-1200.webp Archerfish photo Juvenile archerfish begin practicing their shooting technique when they are just a few centimeters long, learning from the success of older fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/archerfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-closeup-01-1200.webp Archerfish photo Their large, forward-positioned binocular eyes possess incredible visual adaptations that perfectly calculate and correct for light refraction across the air-water interface. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/archerfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-core-baby-01-1200.webp Archerfish photo As young archerfish mature in protected estuaries, they develop their iconic dark vertical bands which provide flawless camouflage among mangrove roots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/archerfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-core-diet-01-1200.webp Archerfish photo They are capable of hitting targets up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) away, adjusting the force of the water jet based on the size of the prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/archerfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-core-family-01-1200.webp Archerfish photo During the rainy season, mature archerfish migrate from coastal brackish waters upstream into flooded freshwater rivers to broadcast spawn. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/archerfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Archerfish photo The preservation of vital mangrove forests and healthy riparian vegetation is essential to support the overhanging insect populations archerfish rely on. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/archerfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-core-range-01-1200.webp Archerfish photo Protecting vulnerable mangrove estuaries from coastal development and pollution is vital to ensure the long-term thriving of wild archerfish populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/archerfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-diet-01-1200.webp Archerfish photo They are legendary marksmen, forming a specialized tube with their tongue and palate to shoot lethal streams of water at overhanging insects. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/archerfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-family-01-1200.webp Archerfish photo Archerfish are highly social, frequently living in small schools where they compete intensely to grab insects shot down by their peers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/archerfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Archerfish photo If an insect is perched low enough, an archerfish will bypass shooting altogether and leap completely out of the water to snatch the prey in mid-air. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/archerfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-habitat-01-1200.webp Archerfish photo They inhabit mangrove estuaries, brackish swamps, and pristine jungle rivers surrounded by overhanging vegetation. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/archerfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-hero-01-1200.webp Archerfish photo The archerfish is a remarkable brackish-water fish world-famous for its ability to shoot down insect prey with water droplets. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/archerfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-range-01-1200.webp Archerfish photo Their extensive natural range covers the coastal estuaries and rivers of India, Southeast Asia, the Philippines, and northern Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/archerfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-size-01-1200.webp Archerfish photo They possess a highly specialized flattened back profile that allows them to swim just millimeters below the surface without disturbing the water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/arctic-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/Arctic_fox_pups_animals.jpg Arctic Fox photo Litters can be large when lemmings are plentiful on the summer tundra. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/arctic-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dc/Vulpes_lagopus_in_Iceland_%28cropped_3%29.jpg Arctic Fox photo Rounded ears and a short muzzle reduce heat loss in extreme cold. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/arctic-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/Juvenile_Arctic_fox_%2851358280530%29.jpg Arctic Fox photo Pups explore near the den while parents deliver lemmings and bird prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/arctic-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/01/Arctic_fox_during_summer_in_Iceland.jpg Arctic Fox photo In summer they hunt birds and rodents; in winter they often follow polar bears for scraps. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/arctic-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/Arctic_fox_siblings_%2851356516552%29.jpg Arctic Fox photo Family dens may be reused for years on raised, well-drained tundra mounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/arctic-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/Arctic_Fox_in_the_NE_NPR-A_%2850328818327%29.jpg Arctic Fox photo Frozen plains and pack-ice edges offer dens, prey, and scavenging chances. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/arctic-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f9/Alopex_lagopus_range_in_ak.png Arctic Fox photo Alaska’s Arctic coast and islands support important Vulpes lagopus populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/arctic-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/25/Arctic_fox_fed_jarvzoo.JPG Arctic Fox photo Lemmings, birds, eggs, and carrion fuel this opportunistic polar carnivore. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/arctic-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/15/Arctic_fox_siblings_%2851357990069%29.jpg Arctic Fox photo Both parents bring food to dens while pups grow through the short Arctic summer. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/arctic-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ca/2_Arctic_Foxes%2C_in_summer_and_winter_coats%2C_central_Iceland_%28Unsplash%29.jpg Arctic Fox photo The same species sheds its white coat for a brown or gray summer pelage. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/arctic-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/48/Arctic_Fox_in_the_NE_NPR-A_%2850328634661%29.jpg Arctic Fox photo They live on Arctic tundra, coastal plains, and sea-ice edges around the pole. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/arctic-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ea/Vulpes_lagopus_in_Iceland.jpg Arctic Fox photo Arctic foxes grow a dense white winter coat that blends into snow and ice. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/arctic-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dc/Alopex_lagopus.png Arctic Fox photo Arctic foxes circle the high Arctic from Alaska and Canada to Greenland, Europe, and Siberia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/arctic-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/15/Arctic_Fox_on_Banks_Island_04.jpg Arctic Fox photo Adults weigh about 6 to 17 pounds — smaller than a red fox, with shorter legs and ears. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/armadillo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-baby-01-1200.webp Armadillo photo All four pups develop from a single fertilized egg through obligate polyembryony. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/armadillo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-closeup-01-1200.webp Armadillo photo The carapace is a mosaic of interlocking bony plates called osteoderms. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/armadillo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-core-baby-01-1200.webp Armadillo photo Every litter produces four genetically identical pups from one egg. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/armadillo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-core-diet-01-1200.webp Armadillo photo Insects make up over 90% of the nine-banded armadillo diet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/armadillo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-core-family-01-1200.webp Armadillo photo Nine-banded armadillos are mostly solitary outside the breeding season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/armadillo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Armadillo photo Armadillos dig burrow systems with multiple entrances across their home range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/armadillo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-core-range-01-1200.webp Armadillo photo The species ranges from the southern United States to northern Argentina. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/armadillo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-diet-01-1200.webp Armadillo photo Armadillos locate buried insects by smell and dig them up with powerful claws. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/armadillo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-family-01-1200.webp Armadillo photo All four pups develop from a single fertilized egg through obligate polyembryony. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/armadillo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Armadillo photo Armadillos can hold their breath for up to six minutes while walking underwater. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/armadillo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-habitat-01-1200.webp Armadillo photo Armadillos favor warm grasslands and forest edges with loose soil for burrowing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/armadillo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-hero-01-1200.webp Armadillo photo The nine-banded armadillo is the only mammal encased in a true bony shell. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/armadillo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-range-01-1200.webp Armadillo photo Nine-banded armadillos range from the southern United States to northern Argentina. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/armadillo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-size-01-1200.webp Armadillo photo Adult nine-banded armadillos measure 15 to 23 inches and weigh 8 to 17 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/puffin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-baby-01-1200.webp Atlantic Puffin photo Baby Atlantic Puffins must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/puffin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-closeup-01-1200.webp Atlantic Puffin photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Atlantic Puffin's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/puffin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-core-baby-01-1200.webp Atlantic Puffin photo Baby Atlantic Puffins must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/puffin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-core-diet-01-1200.webp Atlantic Puffin photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Atlantic Puffin. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/puffin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-core-family-01-1200.webp Atlantic Puffin photo Adult puffins can carry several fish at once back to nest burrows for their chicks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/puffin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Atlantic Puffin photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/puffin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-core-range-01-1200.webp Atlantic Puffin photo Atlantic Puffins spend the winter months at sea, returning to coastal cliffs in the spring to nest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/puffin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-diet-01-1200.webp Atlantic Puffin photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Atlantic Puffin. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/puffin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-family-01-1200.webp Atlantic Puffin photo The colorful outer plates on a puffin's bill become brightest during breeding season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/puffin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Atlantic Puffin photo Did you know that the Atlantic Puffin has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/puffin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-habitat-01-1200.webp Atlantic Puffin photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/puffin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-hero-01-1200.webp Atlantic Puffin photo Bright orange feet and a deep bill help make Atlantic puffins easy to spot in summer. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/puffin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-range-01-1200.webp Atlantic Puffin photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/puffin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-size-01-1200.webp Atlantic Puffin photo Atlantic puffins are compact seabirds, usually about 10 inches long with short wings for fast flight. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/axolotl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-baby-01-1200.webp Axolotl photo Baby Axolotls must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/axolotl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-closeup-01-1200.webp Axolotl photo External gills give axolotls a permanent smile and let them breathe underwater. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/axolotl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-core-baby-01-1200.webp Axolotl photo Baby Axolotls must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/axolotl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-core-diet-01-1200.webp Axolotl photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Axolotl. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/axolotl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-core-family-01-1200.webp Axolotl photo While often solitary, some Axolotls interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/axolotl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Axolotl photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/axolotl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-core-range-01-1200.webp Axolotl photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/axolotl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-diet-01-1200.webp Axolotl photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Axolotl. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/axolotl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-family-01-1200.webp Axolotl photo While often solitary, some Axolotls interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/axolotl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Axolotl photo Did you know that the Axolotl has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/axolotl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-habitat-01-1200.webp Axolotl photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/axolotl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-hero-01-1200.webp Axolotl photo Axolotls keep their larval gills and can regenerate lost limbs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/axolotl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-range-01-1200.webp Axolotl photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/axolotl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-size-01-1200.webp Axolotl photo The size of a Axolotl can vary depending on its age and environment. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snake https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-baby-01-1200.webp Ball Python photo Baby ball pythons hatch from eggs and can hunt small prey on their own. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snake https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-closeup-01-1200.webp Ball Python photo Like all snakes, ball pythons smell with their tongue and shed their skin as they grow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snake https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-core-baby-01-1200.webp Ball Python photo Hatchlings are independent soon after leaving the egg. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snake https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-core-diet-01-1200.webp Ball Python photo After a big meal, a snake may not need to eat again for weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snake https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-core-family-01-1200.webp Ball Python photo Mothers shiver their muscles to warm eggs during incubation. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snake https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Ball Python photo They spend much of the day hidden in burrows, termite mounds, or leaf litter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snake https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-core-range-01-1200.webp Ball Python photo Ball pythons are found across West Africa, from Senegal to Uganda. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snake https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-diet-01-1200.webp Ball Python photo Ball pythons eat small mammals and birds and swallow prey whole. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snake https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-family-01-1200.webp Ball Python photo Female ball pythons coil around their eggs to protect and warm them. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snake https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Ball Python photo When scared, a ball python may curl into a tight ball with its head hidden inside. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snake https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-habitat-01-1200.webp Ball Python photo Ball pythons live in grasslands, savannas, and forest edges in West and Central Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snake https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-hero-01-1200.webp Ball Python photo Ball pythons are calm snakes with beautiful patterns and a habit of curling into a ball. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snake https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-range-01-1200.webp Ball Python photo Ball pythons range from Senegal to Uganda in western and central Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snake https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-size-01-1200.webp Ball Python photo Adult ball pythons usually grow 3 to 5 feet long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/beluga https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b8/Beluga847.jpg Beluga Whale photo Newborn belugas are gray or brown and only turn white after several years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/beluga https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7b/Delphinapterus_leucas_head_3.jpg Beluga Whale photo The soft melon can change shape as belugas focus sound for echolocation. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/beluga https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/64/Beluga_and_calf.JPG Beluga Whale photo Calves nurse on rich milk for about two years while staying beside their mothers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/beluga https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e2/Delphinapterus_leucas_in_shallows.jpg Beluga Whale photo Flexible necks help belugas scan the seabed for bottom-dwelling fish and invertebrates. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/beluga https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2b/Beluga_or_white_whale%2C_Delphinapterus_leucas_courtship_%286182461448%29.jpg Beluga Whale photo Belugas live in pods where females often share calf-care duties. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/beluga https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ea/Beluga_1_1999-07-03.jpg Beluga Whale photo Many stocks gather in warm river estuaries each summer to molt and calve. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/beluga https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fb/Delphinapterus_leucas_range_in_ak.png Beluga Whale photo Alaska alone holds several beluga stocks, including the isolated Cook Inlet population. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/beluga https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/Beluga_Whale_Vancouver_Aquarium.JPG Beluga Whale photo Wild belugas hunt Arctic fish, shrimp, crabs, and other seabed prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/beluga https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/St._Lawrence_beluga_and_calf.jpg Beluga Whale photo Mothers and calves stay tightly bonded while the young learn Arctic navigation. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/beluga https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/37/Delphinapterus_leucas_Magic_ring.JPG Beluga Whale photo Belugas are nicknamed canaries of the sea for their rich repertoire of clicks and whistles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/beluga https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/Belugas_%28124233821%29.jpeg Beluga Whale photo Belugas summer in shallow Arctic and sub-Arctic seas, including fjords around Svalbard. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/beluga https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3b/Beluga_Whale_Delphinapterus_Leucas.jpg Beluga Whale photo Belugas are the only whales that stay white as adults and lack a dorsal fin. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/beluga https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/Cetacea_range_map_Beluga.png Beluga Whale photo Belugas circle the high Arctic, with distinct stocks from Alaska to Russia and Greenland. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/beluga https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0b/36_Die_Belugawale.jpg Beluga Whale photo Adults usually measure about 11 to 18 feet long and can weigh over a ton. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-whale https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-baby-01-1200.webp Blue Whale photo A newborn blue whale calf can weigh about three tons and grow very fast. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-whale https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-closeup-01-1200.webp Blue Whale photo A blue whale breathes through two blowholes and can spout water 30 feet into the air. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-whale https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-core-baby-01-1200.webp Blue Whale photo Blue whale calves drink rich milk and may gain about 200 pounds per day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-whale https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Blue Whale photo A blue whale's heart alone can weigh as much as a small car. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-whale https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-core-diet-01-1200.webp Blue Whale photo During feeding season, a blue whale may eat several tons of krill in a single day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-whale https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-core-family-01-1200.webp Blue Whale photo Blue whales are usually solitary but may feed near others where krill swarms are dense. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-whale https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Blue Whale photo Blue whales travel through open oceans and visit coastal upwelling zones full of food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-whale https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-core-range-01-1200.webp Blue Whale photo Blue whale populations span the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-whale https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-diet-01-1200.webp Blue Whale photo Blue whales filter huge mouthfuls of krill and small fish from the sea. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-whale https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-family-01-1200.webp Blue Whale photo A mother blue whale stays close to her calf for months while it learns to swim and feed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-whale https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Blue Whale photo Blue whales can dive more than 1,000 feet deep and hold their breath for about 30 minutes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-whale https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-habitat-01-1200.webp Blue Whale photo Blue whales roam deep, cold oceans and visit polar feeding grounds rich in krill. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-whale https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-hero-01-1200.webp Blue Whale photo The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived on Earth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-whale https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-range-01-1200.webp Blue Whale photo Blue whales migrate between polar feeding areas and warmer breeding waters worldwide. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-whale https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-size-01-1200.webp Blue Whale photo Adult blue whales can reach about 80 to 100 feet long and weigh up to 200 tons. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-footed-booby https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-baby-01-1200.webp Blue-footed Booby photo Chicks hatch covered in fluffy white down and are fed regurgitated fish by both attentive parents. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-footed-booby https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-closeup-01-1200.webp Blue-footed Booby photo Their serrated beaks lack external nostrils, preventing water from rushing in during high-speed plunge dives. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-footed-booby https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-core-baby-01-1200.webp Blue-footed Booby photo Older juveniles gradually lose their down and develop the streamlined feathers necessary for ocean flight. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-footed-booby https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-core-diet-01-1200.webp Blue-footed Booby photo Sardines, anchovies, and flying fish represent the core staples of their high-protein oceanic diet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-footed-booby https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-core-family-01-1200.webp Blue-footed Booby photo Boobies nest in close-knit colonies where parents vigorously defend their immediate nesting space. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-footed-booby https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Blue-footed Booby photo Protected island sanctuaries provide essential predator-free grounds for boobies to roost and raise their young. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-footed-booby https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-core-range-01-1200.webp Blue-footed Booby photo Overfishing of sardine stocks and climate events like El Niño directly impact the reproductive success of booby colonies. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-footed-booby https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-diet-01-1200.webp Blue-footed Booby photo They are expert plunge-divers, folding their wings to dive high-speed from the sky to snatch schooling fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-footed-booby https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-family-01-1200.webp Blue-footed Booby photo Pairs form strong bonds through an elaborate courtship dance where they lift and flaunt their vibrant blue feet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-footed-booby https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Blue-footed Booby photo The blue color of their feet comes entirely from carotenoid pigments obtained through their fresh fish diet! https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-footed-booby https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-habitat-01-1200.webp Blue-footed Booby photo They nest and roost on the rocky shores and scrubland islands of the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-footed-booby https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-hero-01-1200.webp Blue-footed Booby photo The blue-footed booby is an iconic tropical seabird famous for its bright blue webbed feet and spectacular courtship displays. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-footed-booby https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-range-01-1200.webp Blue-footed Booby photo Their primary populations thrive across the Galapagos Islands, as well as the coastal islands of Ecuador, Peru, and Mexico. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-footed-booby https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-size-01-1200.webp Blue-footed Booby photo They are medium-sized seabirds with long pointed wings spanning around 5 feet (1.5 meters). https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bobcat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/Bobcat_Kitten_%2835182375635%29.jpg Bobcat photo Bobcat kittens are born spotted and stay with their mother for about a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bobcat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bb/Bobcat_%28Lynx_rufus%29_portrait.jpg Bobcat photo Facial ruff and ear tufts help bobcats look larger and hear faint prey sounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bobcat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ee/Bobcat_Kittens_B-340_and_B-341_%2827403653935%29.jpg Bobcat photo Kittens open their eyes after about 10 days and begin hunting practice months later. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bobcat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/80/Bobcat_kitten_eating_rabbit_in_tree_2.jpg Bobcat photo Ambush hunting and short sprints let bobcats catch lagomorphs in dense cover. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bobcat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/37/Bobcat-Texas-9110.jpg Bobcat photo Litters usually have two to four kittens that stay hidden in dens for weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bobcat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f5/Rancho_Vierra_Oak_Woodland_%2818474611613%29.jpg Bobcat photo Woodland edges supply cover for stalking rabbits, rodents, and deer. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bobcat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7b/Bobcat_distribution_with_subspecies.png Bobcat photo Several subspecies occupy forests, deserts, and scrub from Canada to Mexico. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bobcat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c7/Bobcat_kitten_eating_rabbit_in_tree.jpg Bobcat photo Rabbits and hares are staple prey, though bobcats also take rodents, birds, and deer. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bobcat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/Bobcat_and_kittens_%286492409209%29.jpg Bobcat photo Mothers raise litters alone, teaching kittens to stalk and hunt before they disperse. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bobcat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/98/Lynx_rufus_248001166.jpg Bobcat photo The short “bobbed” tail often has a black tip on the upper side only. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bobcat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/Francis_Marion_National_Forest_-_Wild_Bobcat_%281984%29_%283512755027%29.jpg Bobcat photo Bobcats favor forests, woodlands, and brushy edges with cover for stalking prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bobcat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b5/Bobcat._Lynx_rufus_-_Flickr_-_gailhampshire.jpg Bobcat photo The bobcat is North America’s most widespread wild cat, named for its short “bobbed” tail. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bobcat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c0/Bobcat_Lynx_rufus_distribution_map.png Bobcat photo Bobcats range from southern Canada through most of the United States into Mexico. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bobcat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2c/Lynx_rufus_-_Zoo_Sauvage_de_Saint-F%C3%A9licien_-_2016-07-19.jpg Bobcat photo Adults usually weigh 15 to 30 pounds — about twice a house cat, but far smaller than a cougar. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bottlenose-dolphin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-baby-01-1200.webp Bottlenose Dolphin photo Dolphin calves stay beside their mothers and learn how to hunt and communicate. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bottlenose-dolphin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-closeup-01-1200.webp Bottlenose Dolphin photo The blowhole lets dolphins take quick breaths without slowing down in the water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bottlenose-dolphin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-core-baby-01-1200.webp Bottlenose Dolphin photo Calves stay close to their mothers and learn to breathe, swim, and hunt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bottlenose-dolphin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-core-diet-01-1200.webp Bottlenose Dolphin photo Dolphins hunt fish and squid, often working together to chase prey in shallow water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bottlenose-dolphin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-core-family-01-1200.webp Bottlenose Dolphin photo Bottlenose dolphins travel in pods where they cooperate and communicate constantly. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bottlenose-dolphin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Bottlenose Dolphin photo Bottlenose dolphins live in warm and temperate coastal and offshore seas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bottlenose-dolphin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-core-range-01-1200.webp Bottlenose Dolphin photo These dolphins are found in temperate and tropical seas on almost every continent. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bottlenose-dolphin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-diet-01-1200.webp Bottlenose Dolphin photo Dolphins hunt fish and squid, often working together to chase prey in shallow water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bottlenose-dolphin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-family-01-1200.webp Bottlenose Dolphin photo Dolphins live in social groups called pods that cooperate, play, and travel together. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bottlenose-dolphin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Bottlenose Dolphin photo Dolphins often surf boat wakes and waves just for fun and to save energy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bottlenose-dolphin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-habitat-01-1200.webp Bottlenose Dolphin photo Bottlenose dolphins live in warm coastal waters, bays, and open ocean around the world. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bottlenose-dolphin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-hero-01-1200.webp Bottlenose Dolphin photo Dolphins leap out of the water to breathe through the blowhole on top of their heads. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bottlenose-dolphin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-range-01-1200.webp Bottlenose Dolphin photo These dolphins are found in temperate and tropical seas on almost every continent. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bottlenose-dolphin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-size-01-1200.webp Bottlenose Dolphin photo Adult bottlenose dolphins can grow about 6 to 12 feet long and weigh up to 1,400 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tapir https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Tapirus_terrestris01.jpg Brazilian Tapir photo Calves wear camouflage stripes for months while staying near their mothers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tapir https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Tapirus_terrestris_face.jpg Brazilian Tapir photo The soft, mobile snout works like a short trunk for grasping food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tapir https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/22/Jeune_tapir_au_zoo_de_Hambourg.jpg Brazilian Tapir photo A single calf usually stays with the mother for about a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tapir https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e4/Parque_Zool%C3%B3gico_de_S%C3%A3o_Paulo_-_Sao_Paulo_Zoo_-_Anta_-_Tapir_%2811539869266%29.jpg Brazilian Tapir photo Fruit and seeds pass intact in dung, helping forests regrow along tapir paths. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tapir https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/Flachland-Tapir_%28Zoo_Jihlava%29_%282%29.jpg Brazilian Tapir photo Adults are mostly solitary outside mating and calf-rearing periods. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tapir https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b9/Sunset_at_Amazon_rainforest%2C_Brazil_-_2026.jpg Brazilian Tapir photo Trails between water and fruiting trees define daily tapir routes in the forest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tapir https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0f/Tapir_Pantanal_II.jpg Brazilian Tapir photo From Amazon floodplains to Pantanal mosaics, wet cover anchors their South American range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tapir https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1f/Lowland_Tapir_%28Tapirus_terrestris%29_male_browsing_leaves_..._%2829260909771%29.jpg Brazilian Tapir photo A flexible snout plucks leaves, fruit, twigs, and aquatic plants from forest edges. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tapir https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/Flachland-Tapir_%28Zoo_Jihlava%29_%281%29.jpg Brazilian Tapir photo Usually only the mother cares for the calf until the stripes fade. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tapir https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e4/South_American_tapir_%28Tapirus_terrestris%29_swimming_Cristalino.jpg Brazilian Tapir photo Excellent swimmers, Brazilian tapirs dive or float to cool off and escape danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tapir https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6d/Amazon_rainforest%2C_Brazil_-_2026.jpg Brazilian Tapir photo Brazilian tapirs depend on humid forests near rivers, swamps, and muddy wallows. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tapir https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/36/South_American_tapir_%28Tapirus_terrestris%29.JPG Brazilian Tapir photo The Brazilian tapir is South America’s largest native land mammal still widespread in wet forests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tapir https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/40/Tapirus_terrestris_range_map_extant.png Brazilian Tapir photo Brazilian tapirs range from northern South America into Brazil, Peru, and neighboring countries. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tapir https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9b/036_South_American_tapir_in_Encontro_das_%C3%81guas_State_Park_Photo_by_Giles_Laurent.jpg Brazilian Tapir photo Adults can weigh more than 500 pounds and stretch over six feet from nose to rump. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-lion https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c9/Barking_Sea_Lion_Pup.jpg California Sea Lion photo Pups are born on land and learn to swim in the first few weeks of life. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-lion https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/California_sea_lions_in_La_Jolla_%2870558%29_closeup.jpg California Sea Lion photo External ear flaps and rotating hind flippers set eared seals apart from true seals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-lion https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/df/At_Dublin_Zoo_%28Ireland%29_-_Male_Californian_Sea_Lion_Pup_%287890735490%29.jpg California Sea Lion photo A pup weighs only a few pounds at birth and cannot swim until after nursing begins. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-lion https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/CINMS_-_Sea_lion_and_camera_%2827082539273%29.jpg California Sea Lion photo Agile underwater hunters rely on vision and whiskers to track fast fish and squid. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-lion https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c5/California_sea_lion_%28Zalophus_californianus%29_%2813633026324%29.jpg California Sea Lion photo Breeding colonies concentrate pups and territorial bulls on the same coastal beaches. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-lion https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/California_sea_lion_nap_time_in_La_Jolla_%2870474%29.jpg California Sea Lion photo Coastal ledges and sandy beaches give sea lions dry spots to rest between foraging trips. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-lion https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/HERD_OF_CALIFORNIA_SEA_LIONS_OFF_ANACAPA_ISLAND%2C_CA.jpg California Sea Lion photo Their range stretches from southeast Alaska to central Mexico along the Pacific coast. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-lion https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6a/California_sea_lions_in_the_kelp_forest_off_San_Miguel_Island.jpg California Sea Lion photo They chase schooling fish, squid, and octopus in nearshore kelp and open coastal water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-lion https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1f/California_Sea_Lions.jpg California Sea Lion photo Mothers nurse pups for several months while males defend nearby breeding territories. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-lion https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/California%2C_San_Francisco%2C_Pier_39%2C_sea_lions.jpg California Sea Lion photo Loud barking and dock-hopping at Pier 39 made urban sea lions a San Francisco landmark. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-lion https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/67/Santa-Barbara-Island-Sea-Lion-Rookery.jpg California Sea Lion photo Breeding rookeries form on islands and rocky headlands from Baja California northward. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-lion https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/74/California_sea_lion_in_La_Jolla_%2870568%29.jpg California Sea Lion photo California sea lions haul out on rocky shores and piers along the North Pacific coast. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-lion https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b5/SeaLionsSanMiguel.jpg California Sea Lion photo The Channel Islands hold some of the largest California sea lion breeding colonies. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-lion https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/CINMS_-_California_Sea_Lions_%2827368570373%29.jpg California Sea Lion photo Males can exceed 800 pounds, while females are usually far smaller and lighter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/capybara https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-baby-01-1200.webp Capybara photo Capybara pups are precocial, meaning they are born fully furred and able to swim and eat grass within hours. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/capybara https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-closeup-01-1200.webp Capybara photo A close-up view reveals the blunt snout, small ears, and facial features of the capybara. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/capybara https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-core-baby-01-1200.webp Capybara photo Baby Capybaras must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/capybara https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-core-diet-01-1200.webp Capybara photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Capybara. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/capybara https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-core-family-01-1200.webp Capybara photo A capybara's blunt snout and high-set eyes help it watch the water's edge. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/capybara https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Capybara photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/capybara https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-core-range-01-1200.webp Capybara photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/capybara https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-diet-01-1200.webp Capybara photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Capybara. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/capybara https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-family-01-1200.webp Capybara photo Capybaras stay close to rivers and ponds where they can swim to escape danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/capybara https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Capybara photo Capybaras have partially webbed feet, making them excellent swimmers that can remain underwater for up to five minutes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/capybara https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-habitat-01-1200.webp Capybara photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/capybara https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-hero-01-1200.webp Capybara photo Capybara pups can follow their mother through marshy wetlands soon after birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/capybara https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-range-01-1200.webp Capybara photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/capybara https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-size-01-1200.webp Capybara photo Capybaras are the world's largest rodents and can grow over 4 feet long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/caribou https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/99/Woodland_caribou_calf.jpg Caribou photo Calves stand within hours of birth so they can keep pace with the moving herd. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/caribou https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7c/Caribou_%284089189406%29.jpg Caribou photo A broad muzzle and dense facial fur help caribou browse and stay warm in Arctic winds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/caribou https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e7/Caribou_Calf_%289024877543%29.jpg Caribou photo Newborns follow cows closely during the vulnerable first weeks of life. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/caribou https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/45/Two_caribou_with_craters_%2855179989416%29.jpg Caribou photo In winter they dig crater-like holes through snow to reach lichens and shrubs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/caribou https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/28/193_Herd_of_Reindeers_running_in_Southern_Iceland_Photo_by_Giles_Laurent.jpg Caribou photo Herds travel and feed as groups, which improves predator detection on open ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/caribou https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Tundra_and_Mulgrave_Hills_%28933fedb0-1dd8-b71c-079d-bd390237f5f2%29.jpg Caribou photo Caribou depend on open polar tundra for summer forage and long-distance travel. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/caribou https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f2/Caribou_Migration_%2818771427042%29.jpg Caribou photo Some herds reuse migration corridors that archaeologists date to thousands of years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/caribou https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/Caribou_Eating_Fireweed_%280cb2f308-3f5b-4578-bfcf-102ce1ce1a88%29.jpg Caribou photo In summer, caribou eat leafy plants, willows, and other tender tundra growth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/caribou https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/05/Caribou_at_Chandalar_Shelf_%2853452255339%29.jpg Caribou photo Pregnant cows may keep antlers through winter to defend feeding sites for calves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/caribou https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/03/Swimming_Caribou.jpg Caribou photo Hollow guard hairs add buoyancy, helping caribou swim strong rivers on migration. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/caribou https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/af/Herd_of_caribou_on_a_stormy_day_%2852828334049%29.jpg Caribou photo Migratory herds use windswept Arctic tundra where lichens and sedges remain reachable. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/caribou https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/81/Carib%C3%BA_%28Rangifer_tarandus%29%2C_Parque_nacional_y_reserva_Denali%2C_Alaska%2C_Estados_Unidos%2C_2017-08-30%2C_DD_40.jpg Caribou photo Both male and female caribou grow antlers, unique among living deer species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/caribou https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/Caribou_of_the_Porcupine_Herd.jpg Caribou photo The Porcupine herd migrates between Alaska and Yukon calving and winter ranges. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/caribou https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/16/Reno_%28Rangifer_tarandus%29%2C_Honningsv%C3%A5g%2C_Noruega%2C_2019-09-03%2C_DD_37.jpg Caribou photo Adults typically stand about 3 to 5 feet at the shoulder, with bulls heavier than cows. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cassowary https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-baby-01-1200.webp Cassowary photo Baby Cassowarys must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cassowary https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-closeup-01-1200.webp Cassowary photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Cassowary's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cassowary https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-core-baby-01-1200.webp Cassowary photo Baby Cassowarys must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cassowary https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-core-diet-01-1200.webp Cassowary photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Cassowary. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cassowary https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-core-family-01-1200.webp Cassowary photo While often solitary, some Cassowarys interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cassowary https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Cassowary photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cassowary https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-core-range-01-1200.webp Cassowary photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cassowary https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-diet-01-1200.webp Cassowary photo Southern Cassowaries are key seed dispersers in tropical rainforests, feeding mainly on fallen fruits. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cassowary https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-family-01-1200.webp Cassowary photo While often solitary, some Cassowarys interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cassowary https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Cassowary photo Did you know that the Cassowary has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cassowary https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-habitat-01-1200.webp Cassowary photo Dense tropical rainforests and swamp forests provide the ideal cover and food resources for Southern Cassowaries. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cassowary https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-hero-01-1200.webp Cassowary photo The Southern Cassowary is a large, flightless bird known for its brilliant blue neck and prominent casque. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cassowary https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-range-01-1200.webp Cassowary photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cassowary https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-size-01-1200.webp Cassowary photo The size of a Cassowary can vary depending on its age and environment. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chameleon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-baby-01-1200.webp Chameleon photo Baby chameleons hatch fully independent and immediately begin hunting small insects. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chameleon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-closeup-01-1200.webp Chameleon photo Each eye can move separately to watch for insects and predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chameleon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-core-baby-01-1200.webp Chameleon photo Young chameleons must learn to hunt insects on their own. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chameleon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-core-diet-01-1200.webp Chameleon photo A chameleon's tongue can shoot out faster than the eye can follow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chameleon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-core-family-01-1200.webp Chameleon photo Chameleons are mostly solitary but meet briefly during mating season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chameleon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Chameleon photo Tree branches give chameleons cover, hunting spots, and safe perches. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chameleon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-core-range-01-1200.webp Chameleon photo The common chameleon ranges from southern Spain and the Canary Islands across North Africa to the Middle East. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chameleon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-diet-01-1200.webp Chameleon photo Chameleons catch insects by launching a long, sticky tongue in a rapid strike. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chameleon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-family-01-1200.webp Chameleon photo Chameleons usually live alone except during breeding season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chameleon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Chameleon photo Chameleons change color with mood, temperature, and light—not just background matching. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chameleon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-habitat-01-1200.webp Chameleon photo Chameleons thrive in tropical forests and bushlands, where they blend into leafy surroundings. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chameleon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-hero-01-1200.webp Chameleon photo Veiled chameleons are colorful lizards famous for their eyes and gripping feet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chameleon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-range-01-1200.webp Chameleon photo Veiled chameleons are native to the Arabian Peninsula, mainly Yemen and Saudi Arabia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chameleon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-size-01-1200.webp Chameleon photo Adult veiled chameleons can grow more than 1 foot long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cheetah https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-baby-01-1200.webp Cheetah photo Cheetah cubs stay hidden while their mother hunts nearby. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cheetah https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-closeup-01-1200.webp Cheetah photo The cheetah's tear stripes reduce glare from the sun, helping it spot prey across open grasslands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cheetah https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-core-baby-01-1200.webp Cheetah photo Young cubs rely on camouflage and hiding more than speed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cheetah https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Cheetah photo Each cheetah's spot pattern is unique, similar to a human fingerprint. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cheetah https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-core-diet-01-1200.webp Cheetah photo After a fast chase, cheetahs must rest before they can eat safely. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cheetah https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-core-family-01-1200.webp Cheetah photo Brothers may stay together for years and defend a shared hunting area. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cheetah https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Cheetah photo Open savanna helps cheetahs spot prey and start a chase from a distance. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cheetah https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-core-range-01-1200.webp Cheetah photo Most wild cheetahs now live in scattered populations across Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cheetah https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-diet-01-1200.webp Cheetah photo Cheetahs hunt small antelope and other fast animals with quick sprint attacks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cheetah https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-family-01-1200.webp Cheetah photo Male cheetahs often stay with brothers in small groups called coalitions. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cheetah https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Cheetah photo A sprinting cheetah can bend and extend its spine like a spring. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cheetah https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-habitat-01-1200.webp Cheetah photo Cheetahs live in open grasslands, savannas, and dry scrub where they can spot prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cheetah https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-hero-01-1200.webp Cheetah photo Cheetahs are lightly built cats made for fast chases across open land. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cheetah https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-range-01-1200.webp Cheetah photo Wild cheetahs need wide open landscapes with room to run and hunt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cheetah https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-size-01-1200.webp Cheetah photo A cheetah's long legs and slim body help it accelerate quickly. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chimpanzee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-baby-01-1200.webp Chimpanzee photo Baby chimpanzees stay close to their mothers for years while learning forest skills. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chimpanzee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-closeup-01-1200.webp Chimpanzee photo Chimpanzees use facial expressions, sounds, and gestures to communicate. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chimpanzee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-core-baby-01-1200.webp Chimpanzee photo Infants ride on their mother's body and learn by watching adults. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chimpanzee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-core-diet-01-1200.webp Chimpanzee photo Fruit makes up much of the diet, especially when trees are in season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chimpanzee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-core-family-01-1200.webp Chimpanzee photo Chimpanzee infants stay close to their mothers while learning how to move and feed in the forest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chimpanzee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Chimpanzee photo Kibale's dense tropical forest provides chimpanzees with fruiting trees, cover, and connected canopy routes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chimpanzee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-core-range-01-1200.webp Chimpanzee photo Chimpanzees are Endangered because forests are being cleared and fragmented. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chimpanzee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-diet-01-1200.webp Chimpanzee photo Chimpanzees eat fruit, leaves, seeds, insects, and sometimes small animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chimpanzee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-family-01-1200.webp Chimpanzee photo Chimpanzees live in communities that share food patches and travel routes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chimpanzee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Chimpanzee photo Chimpanzees use sticks and other tools to reach insects and honey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chimpanzee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-habitat-01-1200.webp Chimpanzee photo Chimpanzees live in tropical forests and woodlands across central and western Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chimpanzee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-hero-01-1200.webp Chimpanzee photo Chimpanzees are intelligent great apes and one of our closest living relatives. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chimpanzee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-range-01-1200.webp Chimpanzee photo Wild chimpanzees range from Senegal eastward to Uganda and Tanzania. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chimpanzee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-size-01-1200.webp Chimpanzee photo Adult chimpanzees stand about 4 feet tall and can weigh more than 130 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cicada https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-baby-01-1200.webp Cicada photo Baby Cicadas must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cicada https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-closeup-01-1200.webp Cicada photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Cicada's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cicada https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-core-baby-01-1200.webp Cicada photo Baby Cicadas must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cicada https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-core-diet-01-1200.webp Cicada photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Cicada. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cicada https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-core-family-01-1200.webp Cicada photo While often solitary, some Cicadas interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cicada https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Cicada photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cicada https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-core-range-01-1200.webp Cicada photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cicada https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-diet-01-1200.webp Cicada photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Cicada. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cicada https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-family-01-1200.webp Cicada photo While often solitary, some Cicadas interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cicada https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Cicada photo Did you know that the Cicada has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cicada https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-habitat-01-1200.webp Cicada photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cicada https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-hero-01-1200.webp Cicada photo The Cicada is a highly adapted species with unique behaviors. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cicada https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-range-01-1200.webp Cicada photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cicada https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-size-01-1200.webp Cicada photo The size of a Cicada can vary depending on its age and environment. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/clownfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-baby-01-1200.webp Clownfish photo Clownfish lay many tiny eggs that the male guards until they hatch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/clownfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-closeup-01-1200.webp Clownfish photo A mucus coating helps clownfish avoid being stung by their anemone host. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/clownfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-core-baby-01-1200.webp Clownfish photo After hatching, larvae drift in the ocean before settling on a reef anemone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/clownfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-core-diet-01-1200.webp Clownfish photo They often dart out from the anemone to grab plankton and small invertebrates. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/clownfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-core-family-01-1200.webp Clownfish photo Males fan the eggs with their fins to keep them clean and oxygenated. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/clownfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Clownfish photo Healthy coral reefs give clownfish shelter, food, and places to lay eggs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/clownfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-core-range-01-1200.webp Clownfish photo Reef damage and warming oceans threaten the anemones clownfish depend on. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/clownfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-diet-01-1200.webp Clownfish photo Clownfish eat algae, tiny crustaceans, and leftover food near their anemone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/clownfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-family-01-1200.webp Clownfish photo A dominant female leads the group, and males care for eggs at the nest site. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/clownfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Clownfish photo All clownfish are born male, and the largest fish in a group becomes the female. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/clownfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-habitat-01-1200.webp Clownfish photo Clownfish live on warm coral reefs, usually hiding inside stinging sea anemones. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/clownfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-hero-01-1200.webp Clownfish photo Ocellaris clownfish are small, colorful reef fish famous for living with sea anemones. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/clownfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-range-01-1200.webp Clownfish photo Ocellaris clownfish live in the tropical Indo-Pacific from Australia to Southeast Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/clownfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-size-01-1200.webp Clownfish photo Ocellaris clownfish grow only about 3 to 4 inches long as adults. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coelacanth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-baby-01-1200.webp Coelacanth photo Coelacanths are ovoviviparous; developing pups grow inside the mother attached to large yolk sacs before live birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coelacanth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-closeup-01-1200.webp Coelacanth photo Their snout contains a unique electrosensory rostral organ used to detect the faint electrical signals of prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coelacanth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-core-baby-01-1200.webp Coelacanth photo Gestation is incredibly slow, estimated to take up to several years before fully-formed pups are born. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coelacanth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-core-diet-01-1200.webp Coelacanth photo They often drift head-down in sea currents, using their electrosensory snout to scan the seafloor for hidden prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coelacanth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-core-family-01-1200.webp Coelacanth photo Despite aggregating in resting caves by day, coelacanths are highly solitary hunters by night. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coelacanth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Coelacanth photo Living coelacanths thrive in deep, dark ocean waters where cool currents supply abundant oxygen. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coelacanth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-core-range-01-1200.webp Coelacanth photo Protecting deep-sea environments from deep-water trawling is vital for ensuring the survival of this ancient lineage. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coelacanth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-diet-01-1200.webp Coelacanth photo As nocturnal carnivores, coelacanths hunt cuttlefish, squid, eels, and small deep-water sharks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coelacanth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-family-01-1200.webp Coelacanth photo During the day, groups of coelacanths often rest peacefully together inside underwater volcanic caves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coelacanth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Coelacanth photo Their paired lobed fins move in an alternating diagonal pattern, similar to how four-legged land animals walk. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coelacanth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-habitat-01-1200.webp Coelacanth photo They inhabit deep marine caves and rocky volcanic reef slopes at depths of 500 to 2,300 feet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coelacanth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-hero-01-1200.webp Coelacanth photo The coelacanth is a legendary deep-sea fish once thought to have gone extinct with the dinosaurs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coelacanth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-range-01-1200.webp Coelacanth photo Populations are found primarily near the Comoros Islands, South Africa, Tanzania, and Indonesia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coelacanth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-size-01-1200.webp Coelacanth photo Adult coelacanths can grow over 6.5 feet (2 meters) in length and weigh up to 200 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cuttlefish https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/64/Huevas_de_sepia_com%C3%BAn_%28Sepia_officinalis%29%2C_Cabo_de_Palos%2C_Espa%C3%B1a%2C_2022-07-15%2C_DD_110.jpg Common Cuttlefish photo Females attach grape-like egg clusters to algae, rocks, or wrecks in shallow water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cuttlefish https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/Sepia_com%C3%BAn_%28Sepia_officinalis%29%2C_Parque_natural_de_la_Arr%C3%A1bida%2C_Portugal%2C_2020-07-21%2C_DD_64.jpg Common Cuttlefish photo W-shaped pupils and color-changing skin help cuttlefish scan and disappear into the seabed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cuttlefish https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1a/Huevas_de_sepia_com%C3%BAn_%28Sepia_officinalis%29%2C_Parque_natural_de_la_Arr%C3%A1bida%2C_Portugal%2C_2021-09-10%2C_DD_70.jpg Common Cuttlefish photo Hatchlings emerge as miniature cuttlefish ready to hunt tiny prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cuttlefish https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/96/Sepia_com%C3%BAn_%28Sepia_officinalis%29%2C_franja_marina_Teno-Rasca%2C_Tenerife%2C_Espa%C3%B1a%2C_2022-01-05%2C_DD_139.jpg Common Cuttlefish photo Ambush hunting and rapid tentacle strikes make crustaceans easy targets. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cuttlefish https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Sepia_com%C3%BAn_%28Sepia_officinalis%29%2C_Catania%2C_Sicilia%2C_Italia%2C_2025-04-04%2C_DD_02.jpg Common Cuttlefish photo Males use dramatic color displays to compete for mates without always fighting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cuttlefish https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Sepia_com%C3%BAn_%28Sepia_officinalis%29%2C_franja_marina_Teno-Rasca%2C_Tenerife%2C_Espa%C3%B1a%2C_2022-01-08%2C_DD_77.jpg Common Cuttlefish photo Shallow coastal ocean waters provide hunting grounds from spring through summer. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cuttlefish https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1f/Dramatic_coastal_cliffs_and_sea_stack_in_the_Atlantic_Ocean_under_an_overcast_sky_near_Lagos%2C_Faro%2C_Portugal%2C_February_2025_%2854453436603%29.jpg Common Cuttlefish photo European Atlantic coasts are the northern and western core of this species’ range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cuttlefish https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Sepia_com%C3%BAn_%28Sepia_officinalis%29%2C_Parque_natural_de_la_Arr%C3%A1bida%2C_Portugal%2C_2020-07-21%2C_DD_63.jpg Common Cuttlefish photo This carnivore strikes shrimp, crabs, and small fish with two lightning-fast feeding tentacles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cuttlefish https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Sepia_com%C3%BAn_%28Sepia_officinalis%29%2C_Parque_natural_de_la_Arr%C3%A1bida%2C_Portugal%2C_2021-09-09%2C_DD_33.jpg Common Cuttlefish photo In spring, adults gather inshore where males display and females lay eggs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cuttlefish https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/Cuttlebone.jpg Common Cuttlefish photo The internal cuttlebone is a porous shell that fine-tunes buoyancy like a scuba BCD. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cuttlefish https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/59/Sepia_com%C3%BAn_%28Sepia_officinalis%29%2C_franja_marina_Teno-Rasca%2C_Tenerife%2C_Espa%C3%B1a%2C_2022-01-05%2C_DD_145.jpg Common Cuttlefish photo They favor shallow ocean bottoms with sand, seagrass, and rocky cover for hunting and hiding. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cuttlefish https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Sepia_com%C3%BAn_%28Sepia_officinalis%29%2C_Parque_natural_de_la_Arr%C3%A1bida%2C_Portugal%2C_2020-07-21%2C_DD_62.jpg Common Cuttlefish photo The common cuttlefish is a large cephalopod of coastal Atlantic and Mediterranean seas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cuttlefish https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/84/Sunlit_Atlantic_Ocean_and_rugged_coastal_landscape_with_sea_stacks_near_Lagos%2C_Faro%2C_Algarve%2C_Portugal%2C_February_2025_%2854460174166%29.jpg Common Cuttlefish photo Sepia officinalis ranges the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean from Norway to West Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cuttlefish https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a2/Sepia_com%C3%BAn_%28Sepia_officinalis%29%2C_Parque_natural_de_la_Arr%C3%A1bida%2C_Portugal%2C_2021-09-07%2C_DD_04.jpg Common Cuttlefish photo Mantle length often reaches 10 to 18 inches in large adults. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kingfisher https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-baby-01-1200.webp Common Kingfisher photo Baby Common Kingfishers must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kingfisher https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-closeup-01-1200.webp Common Kingfisher photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Common Kingfisher's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kingfisher https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-core-baby-01-1200.webp Common Kingfisher photo Baby Common Kingfishers must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kingfisher https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-core-diet-01-1200.webp Common Kingfisher photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Common Kingfisher. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kingfisher https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-core-family-01-1200.webp Common Kingfisher photo While often solitary, some Common Kingfishers interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kingfisher https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Common Kingfisher photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kingfisher https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-core-range-01-1200.webp Common Kingfisher photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kingfisher https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-diet-01-1200.webp Common Kingfisher photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Common Kingfisher. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kingfisher https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-family-01-1200.webp Common Kingfisher photo While often solitary, some Common Kingfishers interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kingfisher https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Common Kingfisher photo Did you know that the Common Kingfisher has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kingfisher https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-habitat-01-1200.webp Common Kingfisher photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kingfisher https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-hero-01-1200.webp Common Kingfisher photo The Common Kingfisher is a highly adapted species with unique behaviors. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kingfisher https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-range-01-1200.webp Common Kingfisher photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kingfisher https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-size-01-1200.webp Common Kingfisher photo The size of a Common Kingfisher can vary depending on its age and environment. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/vampire-bat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a8/Common_vampire_bat%2C_Desmodus_rotundus.jpg Common Vampire Bat photo Pups are born live and drink milk before they learn to find nighttime meals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/vampire-bat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/Desmodus_rotundus_A_Catenazzi.jpg Common Vampire Bat photo Heat-sensing pits on the nose help the bat find warm spots on sleeping animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/vampire-bat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/89/VampireBat2010.jpg Common Vampire Bat photo A single pup is typical; mothers and roost mates help keep young fed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/vampire-bat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/Desmodus_rotundus_295368855.jpg Common Vampire Bat photo Specialized saliva keeps a shallow wound from clotting while the bat feeds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/vampire-bat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8f/Vampire_Bat_036.jpg Common Vampire Bat photo Colonies can number dozens to hundreds, with females forming stable social groups. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/vampire-bat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f8/Tabasco_selva.jpg Common Vampire Bat photo Humid forest and cave-rich landscapes provide daytime roosts across their range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/vampire-bat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ee/Desmodus_rotundus_distribution_map_1.png Common Vampire Bat photo The species is absent from Chile’s cold south and much of high Andean habitat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/vampire-bat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/Desmodus_rotundus_91479551.jpg Common Vampire Bat photo At night these carnivores lap a small meal of blood from sleeping livestock and wildlife. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/vampire-bat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/Regurgitated_food_sharing_in_common_vampire_bats%2C_Desmodus_rotundus.jpg Common Vampire Bat photo Colony mates share meals by regurgitation, a rare act of helping among mammals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/vampire-bat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/93/Vampire_Bat_002.jpg Common Vampire Bat photo Unlike most bats, vampire bats can walk, hop, and even run on the ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/vampire-bat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/Monteverde_Costa_Rica_05.jpg Common Vampire Bat photo Vampire bats roost in caves and hollow trees across humid forests of the Americas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/vampire-bat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a5/Common_vampire_bat_%28Desmodus_rotundus%29_Rio_Negro.jpg Common Vampire Bat photo The common vampire bat is a small leaf-nosed bat found only in the Americas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/vampire-bat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/84/Distribution_of_Desmodus_rotundus.png Common Vampire Bat photo Desmodus rotundus ranges from northern Mexico through Central America into northern Argentina. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/vampire-bat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a7/Vampire_Bat_003.jpg Common Vampire Bat photo Adults usually weigh about 1 to 2 ounces with a wingspan near 14 inches. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cougar https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/Blue_-_Cougar_Kitten_%2816135392948%29.jpg Cougar photo Cougar kittens are born spotted and lose most markings as they mature. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cougar https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4a/Puma_face.jpg Cougar photo Unlike lions and leopards, cougars cannot roar — they scream, growl, and purr. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cougar https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8f/Cougar_Kitten_Walking_Forward_%2817995312770%29.jpg Cougar photo Spots help camouflage kittens until they grow the plain tawny adult coat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cougar https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Puma%2C_licking_her_lips.JPG Cougar photo After large deer kills, cougars often cache leftovers and return for days. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cougar https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5e/Mountain_lion_kitten_%2851735754873%29.jpg Cougar photo Litters usually have two to four kittens that stay with the mother over a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cougar https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3f/Puma_concolor_%28mountain_lion%29_%28southern_Colorado%2C_USA%29_3_%2849188593543%29.jpg Cougar photo Forest and mountain cover give cougars ambush sites and secure day beds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cougar https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/Puma_range.png Cougar photo This species has one of the largest north–south ranges of any New World land mammal. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cougar https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e3/Puma_%28Puma_concolor_concolor%29_female_hunting_Leona_Amarga.jpg Cougar photo Cougars are carnivores that ambush deer and other ungulates with short bursts of speed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cougar https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/P-54%27s_Puma_kittens%2C_SMMNRA.jpg Cougar photo Mothers raise litters alone, teaching kittens to stalk before they disperse. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cougar https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Cougar_kitten_in_a_tree_%28104d30d7-ddfa-4dd9-8398-a5421a8920b0%29.jpg Cougar photo Cougars climb well, and young cats often practice balancing on branches. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cougar https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8b/Puma_%28Puma_concolor_concolor%29_female_Leona_Amarga.jpg Cougar photo Cougars use forests and woodlands across a huge north–south American range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cougar https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Mountain_Lion_in_Glacier_National_Park.jpg Cougar photo The cougar — also called mountain lion or puma — is the Americas’ wide-ranging big cat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cougar https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/11/Wiki-Puma_concolor.png Cougar photo Puma concolor ranges from Canada through Central America into southern South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cougar https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/82/Puma_%28Puma_concolor%29_-_20191228.jpg Cougar photo Adults often weigh 64 to 140 pounds, with some large males exceeding 200 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coyote https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/86/Coyote_Pup_2014-06-05_%2814%29_%2814779035302%29.jpg Coyote photo Coyote pups leave the den after several weeks and learn to hunt with their family. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coyote https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/73/Coyote_portrait.jpg Coyote photo A coyote’s pointed muzzle and tall ears help it hear and scent prey across open ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coyote https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/Coyote_Pup_2014-06-05_%285%29_%2814756374976%29.jpg Coyote photo Pups begin exploring near the den before joining longer hunting trips. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coyote https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/Coyote_eating_bison_YNP.jpg Coyote photo Besides hunting, coyotes scavenge large carcasses when wolves or other predators leave leftovers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coyote https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/db/Mother_Coyote_Sitting%2C_Watching_Over_Den%2C_Photo_1_of_2_%2847924154788%29.jpg Coyote photo Parents guard dens closely while pups stay underground during their first weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coyote https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/73/Coyote_in_Grassland_1_%2852481986251%29.jpg Coyote photo Prairie and grassland edges give coyotes clear sight lines and abundant rodent prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coyote https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a0/Distribution_of_North_American_Canis_2.png Coyote photo Coyotes expanded eastward as forests fragmented and large wolf packs declined. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coyote https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/92/Coyote_Eating_a_Vole%2C_Photo_1_of_2_%2842045740222%29.jpg Coyote photo Coyotes are opportunistic carnivores that hunt rodents, rabbits, and other small mammals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coyote https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f1/Two_Coyote_Pups_Sitting_Near_the_Den_%2848011179722%29.jpg Coyote photo A coyote family often includes a breeding pair and pups that share a den in spring. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coyote https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ef/Howling_coyote_%2826119353668%29.jpg Coyote photo Coyotes are famous for nighttime howls and yips used to contact family members. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coyote https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/ff/Coyote_in_Grassland_8_-_On_the_Prowl_%2852482540063%29.jpg Coyote photo Coyotes thrive in open grasslands, prairies, and similar open habitats across North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coyote https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ce/Canis_latrans_%28Yosemite%2C_2009%29.jpg Coyote photo The coyote is a medium-sized North American canid closely related to wolves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coyote https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dd/Canis_latrans_range_map.png Coyote photo Coyotes now range from Alaska and Canada through the United States into Central America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coyote https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/Coyote%2C_Lamar_Valley.jpg Coyote photo Adult coyotes usually weigh 20 to 50 pounds and stand about shoulder-high to a medium dog. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/crocodile https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-baby-01-1200.webp Crocodile photo Baby crocodiles hatch from eggs and are guarded by their mother. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/crocodile https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-closeup-01-1200.webp Crocodile photo Nile crocodiles have powerful jaws that can exert massive pressure to hold struggling prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/crocodile https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-core-baby-01-1200.webp Crocodile photo Nile crocodile hatchlings emerge from nests guarded by their mother, who carries them to safety in her mouth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/crocodile https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-core-diet-01-1200.webp Crocodile photo They often hunt by staying hidden until prey comes close to drink. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/crocodile https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-core-family-01-1200.webp Crocodile photo Females guard nests and may carry hatchlings to the water in their jaws. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/crocodile https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Crocodile photo River crossings used by migrating animals are famous crocodile hunting spots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/crocodile https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-core-range-01-1200.webp Crocodile photo Habitat loss and conflict with people threaten crocodiles in some regions. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/crocodile https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-diet-01-1200.webp Crocodile photo Nile crocodiles eat fish, birds, mammals, and other animals that come to drink. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/crocodile https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-family-01-1200.webp Crocodile photo Crocodiles often bask together on riverbanks where food is plentiful. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/crocodile https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Crocodile photo The temperature of the nest can help decide whether hatchlings are male or female. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/crocodile https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-habitat-01-1200.webp Crocodile photo Nile crocodiles need rivers, lakes, and wetlands with warm water and basking spots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/crocodile https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-hero-01-1200.webp Crocodile photo Nile crocodiles are huge reptiles that live in African rivers, lakes, and wetlands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/crocodile https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-range-01-1200.webp Crocodile photo Nile crocodiles live across much of sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/crocodile https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-size-01-1200.webp Crocodile photo Large Nile crocodiles can grow more than 16 feet long and weigh over 1,500 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dragonfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-baby-01-1200.webp Dragonfly photo Baby Emperor Dragonflys must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dragonfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-closeup-01-1200.webp Dragonfly photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Emperor Dragonfly's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dragonfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-core-baby-01-1200.webp Dragonfly photo Baby Emperor Dragonflys must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dragonfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-core-diet-01-1200.webp Dragonfly photo Dragonflies are fierce aerial hunters that catch insects in mid-flight. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dragonfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-core-family-01-1200.webp Dragonfly photo While often solitary, some Emperor Dragonflys interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dragonfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Dragonfly photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dragonfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-core-range-01-1200.webp Dragonfly photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dragonfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-diet-01-1200.webp Dragonfly photo Dragonflies are among the most successful predators in the insect world, catching up to 95% of the prey they pursue. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dragonfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-family-01-1200.webp Dragonfly photo While often solitary, some Emperor Dragonflys interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dragonfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Dragonfly photo Did you know that the Emperor Dragonfly has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dragonfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-habitat-01-1200.webp Dragonfly photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dragonfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-hero-01-1200.webp Dragonfly photo The Emperor Dragonfly is a highly adapted species with unique behaviors. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dragonfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-range-01-1200.webp Dragonfly photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dragonfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-size-01-1200.webp Dragonfly photo The size of a Emperor Dragonfly can vary depending on its age and environment. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/camel https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/16/Camels_in_Wahiba_Sands_03.jpg Dromedary Camel photo Baby camels are called calves and can walk within hours of birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/camel https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/43/07._Camel_Profile%2C_near_Silverton%2C_NSW%2C_07.07.2007.jpg Dromedary Camel photo Long eyelashes and closable nostrils help camels keep sand out in desert winds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/camel https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/Camelus_dromedarius_Thar_4.jpg Dromedary Camel photo Calves can walk within hours of birth and nurse for up to a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/camel https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3b/Decorated_one-humped_Camel%2C_Camelus_dromedarius%2C_at_Puri_Sea_Beach%2C_Odisha%2C_India.jpg Dromedary Camel photo Camels eat tough desert plants, dry grasses, and thorny shrubs other grazers avoid. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/camel https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/Dromedaries_in_the_Agafay_Desert%2C_Morocco%2C_20250125_1751_7271.jpg Dromedary Camel photo Herds often travel in groups led by a dominant male along established desert routes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/camel https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/77/Camel_and_it%27s_rider_in_Giza.jpg Dromedary Camel photo Dromedaries have been used for desert travel across North Africa and Arabia for thousands of years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/camel https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c4/Camelus_dromedarius_in_Nuweiba.jpg Dromedary Camel photo Feral and domestic dromedaries still range across arid zones from North Africa to Central Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/camel https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Dromedary_chewing_%284390985559%29.jpg Dromedary Camel photo Camels are herbivores that eat dry grasses, leaves, and thorny desert plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/camel https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/Un_groupe_de_dromadaire_dans_le_desert_tunisien.jpg Dromedary Camel photo Camels often travel in herds led by a dominant male across desert routes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/camel https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f0/Camelus_dromedarius.001_-_Zoo_Aquarium_de_Madrid.JPG Dromedary Camel photo A camel's hump stores fat, not water — the fat provides energy when food is scarce. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/camel https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f8/Camels_near_Tarfaya_Morocco.jpg Dromedary Camel photo Dromedary camels live in sandy deserts across North Africa and the Middle East. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/camel https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/90/Dromedary_in_Thar_desert.jpg Dromedary Camel photo The dromedary camel has one hump and thrives in hot desert climates. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/camel https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/18/Afro-asiatic_Camelid_Range.jpg Dromedary Camel photo Dromedary camels range from North Africa through the Arabian Peninsula into Central Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/camel https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5a/Dromedary_Camel_%28camelus_dromedarius%29.jpg Dromedary Camel photo Adult dromedaries stand about 6 to 7 feet tall at the hump and weigh up to 1,500 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dugong https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0e/Dugong_mother_offspring.jpg Dugong photo A dugong calf stays close to its mother for well over a year while nursing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dugong https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/The_head_of_Dugong_dugon.jpg Dugong photo The downturned snout and bristly lips are specialized tools for seagrass grazing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dugong https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1a/Dugong_family_%28cropped%29.jpg Dugong photo Newborn dugongs surface for air within moments of being born underwater. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dugong https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/Dugong_Marsa_Alam_PLW_edit.jpg Dugong photo Herbivorous dugongs spend hours each day cropping underwater meadows. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dugong https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2c/Dugong_family_cruising_the_Ningaloo_reef.jpg Dugong photo Calves learn migration routes and grazing grounds by shadowing their mothers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dugong https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/34/Dugong_in_Ritchies_archipelago_Neil_Island_Andaman.jpg Dugong photo Protected coastal reefs and quiet lagoons still shelter scattered dugong herds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dugong https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Dugong-range.png Dugong photo Australia holds the world's largest remaining dugong populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dugong https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7c/Seekuh._%D0%94%D1%8E%D0%B3%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%8C.Dugong_DSCF1084WI.jpg Dugong photo Dugongs graze seagrass roots and leaves for most of their long feeding day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dugong https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/36/Dugong_family.jpg Dugong photo The strongest dugong social bond is between a cow and her dependent calf. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dugong https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/20/Dugong_dugon_fin_egypt.jpg Dugong photo Unlike a manatee's paddle tail, a dugong's fluke is notched like a dolphin's. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dugong https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b1/Dugong_in_Andaman_Islands.jpg Dugong photo Shallow coastal lagoons and seagrass meadows are the dugong's essential habitat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dugong https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/91/Dugong_Marsa_Alam.jpg Dugong photo Dugongs are fully marine sirenians found across warm Indo-Pacific coastal seas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dugong https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/Dugong_area.png Dugong photo Dugongs range from East Africa and the Red Sea east to Vanuatu and Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dugong https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1e/Dugong_dugon._Seekuh._%D0%94%D1%8E%D0%B3%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%8C..Rotes_Meer.._DSCF9601WI.jpg Dugong photo Adults usually measure about 8 to 10 feet long and can weigh over 900 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-baby-01-1200.webp Eagle photo Eaglets hatch covered in gray down and depend on their parents for food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-closeup-01-1200.webp Eagle photo A bald eagle's sharp hooked beak and keen eyes help it spot prey from far away. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-core-baby-01-1200.webp Eagle photo Eaglets grow quickly and need many meals brought by their parents each day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Eagle photo Adult bald eagles develop their white head and tail when they are about five years old. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-core-diet-01-1200.webp Eagle photo During salmon runs, eagles gather along rivers to catch and eat fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-core-family-01-1200.webp Eagle photo Both eagle parents bring food to the nest and guard their young. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Eagle photo Eagles build huge stick nests near water where fish and birds are easy to find. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-core-range-01-1200.webp Eagle photo Eagles patrol wide territories along coasts, rivers, and lakes across North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-diet-01-1200.webp Eagle photo Eagles are carnivores that catch fish, waterfowl, and other prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-family-01-1200.webp Eagle photo Eagle pairs often return to the same nest year after year, adding more sticks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Eagle photo When diving for prey, a bald eagle can reach speeds near 100 mph. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-habitat-01-1200.webp Eagle photo Eagles nest in tall trees and cliffs near lakes, rivers, and coasts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-hero-01-1200.webp Eagle photo Eagles are powerful birds of prey with broad wings built for soaring flight. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-range-01-1200.webp Eagle photo Wild eagles live across North America from Alaska and Canada to the United States. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-size-01-1200.webp Eagle photo An adult bald eagle's wings can span more than six feet from tip to tip. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/electric-eel https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-baby-01-1200.webp Electric Eel photo Baby Electric Eels must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/electric-eel https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-closeup-01-1200.webp Electric Eel photo Special electric organs along the eel's body can deliver powerful shocks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/electric-eel https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-core-baby-01-1200.webp Electric Eel photo Juvenile electric eels must adapt quickly, feeding on small invertebrates before growing large enough to hunt fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/electric-eel https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-core-diet-01-1200.webp Electric Eel photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Electric Eel. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/electric-eel https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-core-family-01-1200.webp Electric Eel photo While often solitary, some Electric Eels interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/electric-eel https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Electric Eel photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/electric-eel https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-core-range-01-1200.webp Electric Eel photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/electric-eel https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-diet-01-1200.webp Electric Eel photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Electric Eel. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/electric-eel https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-family-01-1200.webp Electric Eel photo While often solitary, some Electric Eels interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/electric-eel https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Electric Eel photo Did you know that the Electric Eel has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/electric-eel https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-habitat-01-1200.webp Electric Eel photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/electric-eel https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-hero-01-1200.webp Electric Eel photo Electric eels can generate powerful shocks to hunt prey and defend themselves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/electric-eel https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-range-01-1200.webp Electric Eel photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/electric-eel https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-size-01-1200.webp Electric Eel photo The size of a Electric Eel can vary depending on its age and environment. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/emperor-penguin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/25/EmperorPenguinChick.jpg Emperor Penguin photo A single chick is typical; down feathers keep it warm until the first waterproof molt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/emperor-penguin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/Aptenodytes_forsteri_-Snow_Hill_Island%2C_Antarctica_-head-8.jpg Emperor Penguin photo Orange-yellow neck patches and a black hood help identify emperor adults from smaller penguins. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/emperor-penguin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9b/Emperor%28Aptenodytes_forsteri%29_chick_with_parent_edit.jpg Emperor Penguin photo Chicks stay with a parent or crèche until waterproof feathers replace insulating down. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/emperor-penguin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/Emperor-feeding_hg.jpg Emperor Penguin photo Deep Southern Ocean forays supply regurgitated fish, krill, and squid for chicks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/emperor-penguin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a3/Aptenodytes_forsteri_-Snow_Hill_Island%2C_Antarctica_-adults_and_juvenile-8.jpg Emperor Penguin photo Adults and older juveniles share colony space while chicks learn to walk and wait for food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/emperor-penguin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f3/Halley_Emperor_Penguin_Colony_in_1999.jpg Emperor Penguin photo Colonies form on stable sea ice, a habitat highly sensitive to early ice breakup. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/emperor-penguin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d3/Emperor_penguins_at_Snow_Hill_Island.jpg Emperor Penguin photo Known colonies ring the Antarctic coast; the species never nests in the Arctic. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/emperor-penguin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/EmperorPenguinFeedingChick.jpg Emperor Penguin photo Parents feed chicks fish, krill, and squid brought back from deep Southern Ocean dives. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/emperor-penguin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/59/Emperor_Penguin_Parents_and_Chick.jpg Emperor Penguin photo Males and females take turns warming and feeding the chick through the long breeding season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/emperor-penguin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/Penguin_in_Antarctica_jumping_out_of_the_water.jpg Emperor Penguin photo Emperors can porpoise from the sea onto ice after deep hunting dives lasting many minutes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/emperor-penguin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9e/Aptenodytes_forsteri_-Antarctica_-blzzard-8.jpg Emperor Penguin photo Breeding adults endure polar winter storms on fast ice around the Antarctic coast. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/emperor-penguin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ac/2007_Snow-Hill-Island_Luyten-De-Hauwere-Emperor-Penguin-02.jpg Emperor Penguin photo Emperor penguins are the tallest living penguin species and breed only in Antarctica. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/emperor-penguin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c1/Manchot_empereur_carte_reparition.png Emperor Penguin photo The species lives and breeds only around Antarctica, never in the Arctic. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/emperor-penguin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f9/2007_Snow-Hill-Island_Luyten-De-Hauwere-Emperor-Penguin-45.jpg Emperor Penguin photo Adults commonly stand about 3.5 to 4.3 feet tall and can weigh more than 80 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lynx https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Carpathian_Lynx_Kittens.jpg Eurasian Lynx photo Lynx kittens are born spotted and stay with their mother for about a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lynx https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/14/Lynx_lynx_2_%28Martin_Mecnarowski%29.jpg Eurasian Lynx photo Facial ruff and black ear tufts help Eurasian lynx hear faint prey sounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lynx https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/Lynx_kitten.jpg Eurasian Lynx photo Kittens open their eyes within about two weeks and learn hunting skills with the mother. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lynx https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/Lynx_lynx%2C_Luchs_05.JPG Eurasian Lynx photo Roe deer and hares are staple prey across much of the European forest range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lynx https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/Wroclaw_zoo_22_rys.jpg Eurasian Lynx photo Adults meet mainly for mating; family life centers on the mother and kittens. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lynx https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5b/Luchs_im_Nationalpark_Bayerischer_Wald_7.jpg Eurasian Lynx photo Mountain and mixed forests give lynx cover for dens and ambush hunting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lynx https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f0/Eurasian_Lynx_range.png Eurasian Lynx photo European populations are patchy after historic declines, with some reintroduction success. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lynx https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d8/Lynx_lynx%2C_Luchs_10.JPG Eurasian Lynx photo This carnivore stalks roe deer, hares, and other prey with short ambush bursts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lynx https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/ff/Luchsfamilie_im_%22Wildpark_Schwarze_Berge%22.jpg Eurasian Lynx photo Mothers raise small litters alone until young lynx can hunt on their own. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lynx https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/77/Eurasischer_Luchs_im_%22Wildpark_Schwarze_Berge%22.jpg Eurasian Lynx photo Ear tufts on a Eurasian lynx can reach nearly two inches long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lynx https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/09/Lynx_lynx1Bia%C5%82owie%C5%BCa_Forest.JPG Eurasian Lynx photo Eurasian lynx favor temperate and boreal forests with cover for ambush hunting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lynx https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7c/Portrait_of_a_Carpathian_Lynx.jpg Eurasian Lynx photo The Eurasian lynx is the largest lynx species, known for long black ear tufts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lynx https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f5/Wiki-Lynx_lynx.png Eurasian Lynx photo Eurasian lynx range across northern forests of Europe and much of Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lynx https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d8/Lynx_lynx-4.JPG Eurasian Lynx photo Adults often weigh 40 to 80 pounds — larger than a bobcat, smaller than a cougar. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fennec-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b1/Fennec_Fox_Cub_%288017464015%29.jpg Fennec Fox photo Baby fennec foxes are called kits and are born blind in underground dens. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fennec-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/Sleeping_Vulpes_zerda_at_Happy_Hollow%2C_closeup.jpg Fennec Fox photo A fennec fox's huge ears help it hear prey underground and release body heat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fennec-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/76/Vulpes_zerda_1zz.jpg Fennec Fox photo Kits are born blind in underground dens and open their eyes after about two weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fennec-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8b/ZOO_Jihlava%2C_fenek_berbersk%C3%BD_%282%29.jpg Fennec Fox photo They hunt insects, rodents, birds, and lizards at night when desert heat drops. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fennec-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/FennecFox1_CincinnatiZoo.jpg Fennec Fox photo Mated pairs share burrows and raise kits together below the sand. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fennec-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/40/Vulpes_zerda_at_Hurghada_desert_by_Hatem_Moushir_87.JPG Fennec Fox photo Fennec foxes range across the Sahara and other sandy deserts of North Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fennec-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/01/Desert_fox.JPG Fennec Fox photo Wild populations extend from Morocco and Western Sahara east to the Sinai Peninsula. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fennec-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/San_Diego_Zoo_in_May_2021_122.jpg Fennec Fox photo Fennec foxes are carnivores that hunt insects, rodents, birds, and lizards. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fennec-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0f/Fennec_Fox_Family.jpg Fennec Fox photo Fennec fox pairs raise kits together in burrows beneath the desert sand. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fennec-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/All_Ears_%2813727987403%29.jpg Fennec Fox photo Fennec fox ears can be half as long as their body — the largest ear-to-body ratio of any canid. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fennec-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7b/Vulpes_zerda_at_Hurghada_desert_by_Hatem_Moushir_86.JPG Fennec Fox photo Fennec foxes live in sandy deserts and semi-deserts across North Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fennec-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f4/Fennec_Fox_Peek.jpg Fennec Fox photo The fennec fox is the smallest wild canid, famous for its oversized ears. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fennec-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/54/Vulpes_zerda_areale.png Fennec Fox photo Wild fennec foxes range from Morocco and Western Sahara east to the Sinai Peninsula. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fennec-fox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a9/San_Diego_Zoo_in_May_2021_123.jpg Fennec Fox photo Adult fennec foxes weigh only 2 to 3 pounds but have ears up to 6 inches long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/firefly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-baby-01-1200.webp Firefly photo Baby Fireflys must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/firefly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-closeup-01-1200.webp Firefly photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Firefly's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/firefly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-core-baby-01-1200.webp Firefly photo Baby Fireflys must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/firefly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-core-diet-01-1200.webp Firefly photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Firefly. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/firefly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-core-family-01-1200.webp Firefly photo While often solitary, some Fireflys interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/firefly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Firefly photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/firefly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-core-range-01-1200.webp Firefly photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/firefly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-diet-01-1200.webp Firefly photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Firefly. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/firefly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-family-01-1200.webp Firefly photo While often solitary, some Fireflys interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/firefly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Firefly photo Did you know that the Firefly has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/firefly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-habitat-01-1200.webp Firefly photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/firefly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-hero-01-1200.webp Firefly photo The Firefly is a highly adapted species with unique behaviors. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/firefly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-range-01-1200.webp Firefly photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/firefly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-size-01-1200.webp Firefly photo The size of a Firefly can vary depending on its age and environment. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/flamingo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-baby-01-1200.webp Flamingo photo Flamingo chicks hatch with gray down and turn pink as they grow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/flamingo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-closeup-01-1200.webp Flamingo photo Their bent beaks work like a filter to strain food from muddy water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/flamingo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-core-baby-01-1200.webp Flamingo photo Chicks gather in groups called crèches while parents return to feed them. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/flamingo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-core-diet-01-1200.webp Flamingo photo Carotenoid pigments in their food give flamingos their pink color. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/flamingo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-core-family-01-1200.webp Flamingo photo Flamingos nest in huge colonies, sometimes with thousands of birds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/flamingo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Flamingo photo Salty or alkaline lagoons with little vegetation are classic flamingo habitat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/flamingo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-core-range-01-1200.webp Flamingo photo Habitat loss and water pollution threaten flamingo nesting sites. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/flamingo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-diet-01-1200.webp Flamingo photo Flamingos filter tiny shrimp and algae from the water with their bent beaks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/flamingo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-family-01-1200.webp Flamingo photo Both parents feed chicks with a special milk-like fluid from their crop. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/flamingo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Flamingo photo Flamingos often stand on one leg to save body heat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/flamingo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-habitat-01-1200.webp Flamingo photo Flamingos live in shallow lakes, lagoons, and coastal mudflats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/flamingo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-hero-01-1200.webp Flamingo photo American flamingos are tall pink birds famous for standing on one leg. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/flamingo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-range-01-1200.webp Flamingo photo American flamingos live in the Caribbean, Galápagos, and northern South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/flamingo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-size-01-1200.webp Flamingo photo American Flamingos can stand up to 1.4 meters tall, using their long legs to wade in deep salt lakes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fox https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-baby-01-1200.webp Fox photo Fox kits are born in an underground den and stay hidden for weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fox https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-closeup-01-1200.webp Fox photo A fox's pointed ears and keen hearing help it detect prey underground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fox https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-core-baby-01-1200.webp Fox photo Kits open their eyes after about two weeks and begin exploring outside the den. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fox https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-core-diet-01-1200.webp Fox photo They hunt alone, listening for rodents moving under leaves or snow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fox https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-core-family-01-1200.webp Fox photo Fox families use dens to raise kits safely away from larger predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fox https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Fox photo Foxes adapt to forests, farms, suburbs, and tundra across the Northern Hemisphere. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fox https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-core-range-01-1200.webp Fox photo Red foxes remain common in many regions, though hunting and road traffic still harm local populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fox https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-diet-01-1200.webp Fox photo Foxes are omnivores that hunt mice, rabbits, birds, and insects. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fox https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-family-01-1200.webp Fox photo Both parents often help feed and protect the young kits. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fox https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Fox photo Fox kits practice pouncing and chasing games that later help them hunt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fox https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-habitat-01-1200.webp Fox photo Red foxes live in forests, grasslands, farms, and even city edges. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fox https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-hero-01-1200.webp Fox photo Foxes are quick wild dogs with bushy tails and excellent hearing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fox https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-range-01-1200.webp Fox photo Red foxes are widespread across Europe, Asia, North America, and North Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fox https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-size-01-1200.webp Fox photo Red foxes are much smaller than wolves but share sharp senses and quick reflexes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/frilled-lizard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-baby-01-1200.webp Frilled Lizard photo Baby Frilled Lizards must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/frilled-lizard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-closeup-01-1200.webp Frilled Lizard photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Frilled Lizard's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/frilled-lizard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-core-baby-01-1200.webp Frilled Lizard photo Baby Frilled Lizards must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/frilled-lizard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-core-diet-01-1200.webp Frilled Lizard photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Frilled Lizard. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/frilled-lizard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-core-family-01-1200.webp Frilled Lizard photo While often solitary, some Frilled Lizards interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/frilled-lizard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Frilled Lizard photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/frilled-lizard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-core-range-01-1200.webp Frilled Lizard photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/frilled-lizard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-diet-01-1200.webp Frilled Lizard photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Frilled Lizard. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/frilled-lizard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-family-01-1200.webp Frilled Lizard photo Outside breeding season, frilled lizards spend much of their time quietly perched in trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/frilled-lizard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Frilled Lizard photo When escape is the best defense, the frilled lizard can rear up and run on its hind legs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/frilled-lizard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-habitat-01-1200.webp Frilled Lizard photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/frilled-lizard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-hero-01-1200.webp Frilled Lizard photo When threatened, the frilled lizard spreads its bright frill to startle predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/frilled-lizard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-range-01-1200.webp Frilled Lizard photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/frilled-lizard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-size-01-1200.webp Frilled Lizard photo The size of a Frilled Lizard can vary depending on its age and environment. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/galapagos-tortoise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-baby-01-1200.webp Galápagos Tortoise photo Hatchling tortoises emerge from underground nests and are about the size of a tennis ball. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/galapagos-tortoise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-closeup-01-1200.webp Galápagos Tortoise photo Tortoises have sharp, toothless beaks that they use to bite and tear tough vegetation. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/galapagos-tortoise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-core-baby-01-1200.webp Galápagos Tortoise photo Young tortoises have soft shells and must hide from birds like hawks for their first few years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/galapagos-tortoise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-core-diet-01-1200.webp Galápagos Tortoise photo Their slow metabolism allows them to go up to a year without food or water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/galapagos-tortoise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-core-family-01-1200.webp Galápagos Tortoise photo Tortoises co-exist peacefully, often sleeping near one another. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/galapagos-tortoise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Galápagos Tortoise photo Highlands with moist grass are their preferred feeding spots during the dry season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/galapagos-tortoise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-core-range-01-1200.webp Galápagos Tortoise photo They follow well-defined paths through the islands' volcanic terrain. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/galapagos-tortoise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-diet-01-1200.webp Galápagos Tortoise photo They are herbivores that eat grass, leaves, cacti, lichens, and berries. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/galapagos-tortoise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-family-01-1200.webp Galápagos Tortoise photo While solitary, tortoises often gather in groups in grassy feeding pastures or mud pools. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/galapagos-tortoise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Galápagos Tortoise photo Galapagos tortoises are among the longest-lived vertebrates, often living over 100 to 150 years! https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/galapagos-tortoise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-habitat-01-1200.webp Galápagos Tortoise photo They inhabit both dry lowlands and humid highlands, often wallowing in mud to cool off. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/galapagos-tortoise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-hero-01-1200.webp Galápagos Tortoise photo The Galapagos giant tortoise is the largest living species of tortoise on Earth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/galapagos-tortoise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-range-01-1200.webp Galápagos Tortoise photo They walk very slowly, traveling at a speed of about 0.16 miles per hour (0.26 km/h). https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/galapagos-tortoise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-size-01-1200.webp Galápagos Tortoise photo These giants can weigh up to 900 pounds (417 kg) and grow to over 5 feet long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gazelle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-baby-01-1200.webp Gazelle photo A gazelle fawn often stays low and hidden while the mother keeps watch nearby. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gazelle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-closeup-01-1200.webp Gazelle photo Large eyes and ears help gazelles notice danger across open ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gazelle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-core-baby-01-1200.webp Gazelle photo A gazelle calf must get on its feet quickly to keep up with its mother. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gazelle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Gazelle photo A gazelle's face is built for alert scanning while it feeds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gazelle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-core-diet-01-1200.webp Gazelle photo Gazelles switch among grasses and tender plants as conditions change. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gazelle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-core-family-01-1200.webp Gazelle photo Living in groups helps gazelles react quickly when one animal spots danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gazelle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Gazelle photo Gazelles rely on open habitat where they can use eyesight, hearing, and speed together. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gazelle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-core-range-01-1200.webp Gazelle photo Wild gazelles need broad grasslands and room to move with the seasons. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gazelle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-diet-01-1200.webp Gazelle photo Gazelles eat grasses, herbs, and other low plants in open pasture. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gazelle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-family-01-1200.webp Gazelle photo Gazelles often live in herds that help many animals watch for danger at once. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gazelle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Gazelle photo Gazelles can spring and twist during a chase to confuse predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gazelle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-habitat-01-1200.webp Gazelle photo Open grassland helps gazelles see predators and escape with speed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gazelle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-hero-01-1200.webp Gazelle photo Thomson's gazelles are fast antelopes built for life in open country. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gazelle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-range-01-1200.webp Gazelle photo Thomson's gazelles live in open plains of eastern Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gazelle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-size-01-1200.webp Gazelle photo A gazelle's light body and long legs help it sprint and turn quickly. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-anteater https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-baby-01-1200.webp Giant Anteater photo A baby anteater, called a pup, rides on its mother's back for many months after it is born. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-anteater https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-closeup-01-1200.webp Giant Anteater photo The anteater's tiny mouth sits at the tip of its long snout and has no teeth at all. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-anteater https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-core-baby-01-1200.webp Giant Anteater photo The pup's stripe lines up with its mother's, helping it stay hidden while it rides along. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-anteater https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-core-diet-01-1200.webp Giant Anteater photo An anteater can eat tens of thousands of ants and termites in a single day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-anteater https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-core-family-01-1200.webp Giant Anteater photo A mother carries and feeds her pup until it is big enough to find food on its own. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-anteater https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Giant Anteater photo Tall grasslands and savannas give anteaters plenty of ant and termite mounds to raid. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-anteater https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-core-range-01-1200.webp Giant Anteater photo Wetlands like the Pantanal and dry Cerrado grasslands are strongholds for giant anteaters. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-anteater https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-diet-01-1200.webp Giant Anteater photo An anteater pokes its narrow snout into nests and laps up ants and termites with a sticky tongue. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-anteater https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-family-01-1200.webp Giant Anteater photo Anteaters live alone, so the only family group is a mother and the single pup she carries. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-anteater https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Giant Anteater photo Giant anteaters are strong swimmers and use their long snout like a snorkel to cross rivers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-anteater https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-habitat-01-1200.webp Giant Anteater photo Giant anteaters roam grasslands and savannas, sweeping the ground for ant and termite nests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-anteater https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-hero-01-1200.webp Giant Anteater photo The giant anteater has a long tube-shaped snout, a shaggy coat, and a huge bushy tail. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-anteater https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-range-01-1200.webp Giant Anteater photo Giant anteaters live across Central and South America, from Honduras down to northern Argentina. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-anteater https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-size-01-1200.webp Giant Anteater photo From nose to tail, a giant anteater can stretch about seven feet long, as long as a tall person. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manta-ray https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-baby-01-1200.webp Giant Oceanic Manta Ray photo Manta ray pups are born as fully formed miniature mantas and immediately swim independently. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manta-ray https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-closeup-01-1200.webp Giant Oceanic Manta Ray photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Manta Ray's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manta-ray https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-core-baby-01-1200.webp Giant Oceanic Manta Ray photo Manta rays give birth to live young that are already several feet across. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manta-ray https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-core-diet-01-1200.webp Giant Oceanic Manta Ray photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Manta Ray. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manta-ray https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-core-family-01-1200.webp Giant Oceanic Manta Ray photo While often solitary, some Manta Rays interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manta-ray https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Giant Oceanic Manta Ray photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manta-ray https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-core-range-01-1200.webp Giant Oceanic Manta Ray photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manta-ray https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-diet-01-1200.webp Giant Oceanic Manta Ray photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Manta Ray. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manta-ray https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-family-01-1200.webp Giant Oceanic Manta Ray photo https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manta-ray https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Giant Oceanic Manta Ray photo https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manta-ray https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-habitat-01-1200.webp Giant Oceanic Manta Ray photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manta-ray https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-hero-01-1200.webp Giant Oceanic Manta Ray photo The Manta Ray is a highly adapted species with unique behaviors. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manta-ray https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-range-01-1200.webp Giant Oceanic Manta Ray photo Giant oceanic manta rays travel long distances across deep ocean waters. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manta-ray https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-size-01-1200.webp Giant Oceanic Manta Ray photo Manta rays are the largest rays in the world, with wingspans reaching up to 23 feet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-baby-01-1200.webp Giant Panda photo Panda cubs are born tiny and pink, growing their black-and-white fur over several weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-closeup-01-1200.webp Giant Panda photo A giant panda's wide jaw and strong teeth are adapted for crushing tough bamboo stems. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-core-baby-01-1200.webp Giant Panda photo Panda cubs are born tiny and depend on their mother for months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-core-diet-01-1200.webp Giant Panda photo Although they are bears, giant pandas eat mostly bamboo every day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-core-family-01-1200.webp Giant Panda photo A mother panda cares for her cub alone, teaching it to climb and eat bamboo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Giant Panda photo Wild giant pandas live in cool, misty bamboo forests on mountain slopes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-core-range-01-1200.webp Giant Panda photo Today wild giant pandas survive only in scattered mountain forests in central China. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-diet-01-1200.webp Giant Panda photo Giant pandas eat bamboo for up to 14 hours a day, munching on leaves and shoots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-family-01-1200.webp Giant Panda photo A mother panda cares for her cub alone, teaching it to climb and eat bamboo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Giant Panda photo Giant pandas love to roll in snow—even though their wild homes are usually mild mountain forests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-habitat-01-1200.webp Giant Panda photo Wild giant pandas live in cool, misty bamboo forests on mountain slopes in central China. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-hero-01-1200.webp Giant Panda photo Giant pandas are famous bears with black patches around their eyes, ears, and legs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-range-01-1200.webp Giant Panda photo Today wild giant pandas survive only in scattered mountain forests in Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-size-01-1200.webp Giant Panda photo Adult giant pandas weigh 200 to 300 pounds and have a thick, round body built for eating bamboo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gila-monster https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-baby-01-1200.webp Gila Monster photo Baby Gila Monsters must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gila-monster https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-closeup-01-1200.webp Gila Monster photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Gila Monster's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gila-monster https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-core-baby-01-1200.webp Gila Monster photo Baby Gila Monsters must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gila-monster https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-core-diet-01-1200.webp Gila Monster photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Gila Monster. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gila-monster https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-core-family-01-1200.webp Gila Monster photo While often solitary, some Gila Monsters interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gila-monster https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Gila Monster photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gila-monster https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-core-range-01-1200.webp Gila Monster photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gila-monster https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-diet-01-1200.webp Gila Monster photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Gila Monster. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gila-monster https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-family-01-1200.webp Gila Monster photo While often solitary, some Gila Monsters interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gila-monster https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Gila Monster photo Did you know that the Gila Monster has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gila-monster https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-habitat-01-1200.webp Gila Monster photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gila-monster https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-hero-01-1200.webp Gila Monster photo The Gila Monster is a highly adapted species with unique behaviors. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gila-monster https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-range-01-1200.webp Gila Monster photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gila-monster https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-size-01-1200.webp Gila Monster photo The size of a Gila Monster can vary depending on its age and environment. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giraffe https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-baby-01-1200.webp Giraffe photo A giraffe calf can stand soon after birth and stays close to adults. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giraffe https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-closeup-01-1200.webp Giraffe photo Large eyes and long eyelashes help protect a giraffe's face while browsing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giraffe https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-core-baby-01-1200.webp Giraffe photo Calves stay close to adults while learning where to feed and when to run. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giraffe https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Giraffe photo A giraffe's face is adapted for browsing thorny branches high in the canopy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giraffe https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-core-diet-01-1200.webp Giraffe photo Giraffes spend up to 16 hours a day feeding, using their long tongues to strip leaves from thorny acacias. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giraffe https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-core-family-01-1200.webp Giraffe photo Loose giraffe herds help many animals scan the same landscape at once. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giraffe https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Giraffe photo Giraffes do best where trees are spaced out across open woodland and savanna. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giraffe https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-core-range-01-1200.webp Giraffe photo Healthy giraffe populations need connected landscapes with trees and water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giraffe https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-diet-01-1200.webp Giraffe photo A giraffe uses its long tongue and lips to pull leaves around thorns. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giraffe https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-family-01-1200.webp Giraffe photo Giraffes often travel in loose groups that help them stay watchful. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giraffe https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Giraffe photo Male giraffes sometimes compete by swinging their necks in contests called necking. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giraffe https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-habitat-01-1200.webp Giraffe photo Savannas with scattered trees give giraffes food, shade, and long sightlines. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giraffe https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-hero-01-1200.webp Giraffe photo Giraffes are the tallest land animals and can browse high tree leaves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giraffe https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-range-01-1200.webp Giraffe photo Giraffes live across parts of Africa where trees and open grassland meet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giraffe https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-size-01-1200.webp Giraffe photo A giraffe's long neck and legs help it reach food high above the ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gorilla https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-baby-01-1200.webp Gorilla photo Gorilla mothers carry their infants for the first few months and nurse them for up to 3 years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gorilla https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-closeup-01-1200.webp Gorilla photo Gorillas have large hands, opposable thumbs, and expressive faces. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gorilla https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-core-baby-01-1200.webp Gorilla photo Infants ride on their mother's back and learn by watching the troop. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gorilla https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-core-diet-01-1200.webp Gorilla photo Adult gorillas spend hours each day foraging for leaves, fruit, and tender stems. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gorilla https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-core-family-01-1200.webp Gorilla photo Troops include females, young gorillas, and one dominant silverback leader. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gorilla https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Gorilla photo Dense tropical forests give gorillas food, shade, and places to build nests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gorilla https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-core-range-01-1200.webp Gorilla photo Gorillas are listed as Critically Endangered because of habitat loss and hunting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gorilla https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-diet-01-1200.webp Gorilla photo Gorillas are mostly herbivores that eat leaves, stems, fruit, and shoots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gorilla https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-family-01-1200.webp Gorilla photo Gorilla families are usually led by one dominant silverback male. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gorilla https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Gorilla photo Gorillas build new leaf nests on the ground almost every night to sleep. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gorilla https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-habitat-01-1200.webp Gorilla photo Gorillas live in tropical forests and swampy lowlands in central Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gorilla https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-hero-01-1200.webp Gorilla photo Gorillas are large apes that live in family groups led by a silverback male. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gorilla https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-range-01-1200.webp Gorilla photo Wild western lowland gorillas survive in forests across central and western Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gorilla https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-size-01-1200.webp Gorilla photo Adult male gorillas can weigh over 400 pounds and are much larger than females. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hammerhead-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-baby-01-1200.webp Great Hammerhead Shark photo Baby Great Hammerhead Sharks must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hammerhead-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-closeup-01-1200.webp Great Hammerhead Shark photo The hammer-shaped head gives these sharks excellent binocular vision and sensing ability. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hammerhead-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-core-baby-01-1200.webp Great Hammerhead Shark photo Baby Great Hammerhead Sharks must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hammerhead-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-core-diet-01-1200.webp Great Hammerhead Shark photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Great Hammerhead Shark. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hammerhead-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-core-family-01-1200.webp Great Hammerhead Shark photo While often solitary, some Great Hammerhead Sharks interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hammerhead-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Great Hammerhead Shark photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hammerhead-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-core-range-01-1200.webp Great Hammerhead Shark photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hammerhead-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-diet-01-1200.webp Great Hammerhead Shark photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Great Hammerhead Shark. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hammerhead-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-family-01-1200.webp Great Hammerhead Shark photo While often solitary, some Great Hammerhead Sharks interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hammerhead-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Great Hammerhead Shark photo Did you know that the Great Hammerhead Shark has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hammerhead-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-habitat-01-1200.webp Great Hammerhead Shark photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hammerhead-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-hero-01-1200.webp Great Hammerhead Shark photo The great hammerhead's wide head gives it excellent vision and hunting ability. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hammerhead-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-range-01-1200.webp Great Hammerhead Shark photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hammerhead-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-size-01-1200.webp Great Hammerhead Shark photo The size of a Great Hammerhead Shark can vary depending on its age and environment. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/great-white-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-baby-01-1200.webp Great White Shark photo Young great white sharks usually hunt smaller prey than full-grown adults do. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/great-white-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-closeup-01-1200.webp Great White Shark photo Great white sharks replace old teeth with new ones throughout life. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/great-white-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-core-baby-01-1200.webp Great White Shark photo Young great whites begin life hunting smaller ocean prey than adults do. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/great-white-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Great White Shark photo A great white shark uses smell, sight, and other senses while tracking prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/great-white-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-core-diet-01-1200.webp Great White Shark photo Great white sharks often attack from below with a fast upward burst. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/great-white-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-core-family-01-1200.webp Great White Shark photo Unlike pod-living dolphins, great white sharks usually travel by themselves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/great-white-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Great White Shark photo Coastal seas give great white sharks rich hunting grounds and travel routes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/great-white-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-core-range-01-1200.webp Great White Shark photo Great white sharks can travel long distances between feeding areas and coasts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/great-white-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-diet-01-1200.webp Great White Shark photo Great white sharks are carnivores that hunt fish and larger marine animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/great-white-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-family-01-1200.webp Great White Shark photo Great white sharks are mostly solitary and usually do not stay in family groups. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/great-white-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Great White Shark photo A great white shark can rise quickly toward the surface while investigating prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/great-white-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-habitat-01-1200.webp Great White Shark photo Great white sharks patrol coastal seas and offshore waters in many parts of the world. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/great-white-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-hero-01-1200.webp Great White Shark photo Great white sharks are powerful ocean fish with streamlined bodies and sharp teeth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/great-white-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-range-01-1200.webp Great White Shark photo Great white sharks live in temperate and coastal oceans around the world. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/great-white-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-size-01-1200.webp Great White Shark photo Adult great white sharks can grow longer than a small car. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/iguana https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-baby-01-1200.webp Green Iguana photo Juvenile iguanas hatch from eggs and are independent from birth, scrambling into trees to avoid predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/iguana https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-closeup-01-1200.webp Green Iguana photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Green Iguana's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/iguana https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-core-baby-01-1200.webp Green Iguana photo Baby green iguanas hatch from eggs and must learn to climb and find food quickly. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/iguana https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-core-diet-01-1200.webp Green Iguana photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Green Iguana. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/iguana https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-core-family-01-1200.webp Green Iguana photo While often solitary, some Green Iguanas interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/iguana https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Green Iguana photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/iguana https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-core-range-01-1200.webp Green Iguana photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/iguana https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-diet-01-1200.webp Green Iguana photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Green Iguana. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/iguana https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-family-01-1200.webp Green Iguana photo While often solitary, some Green Iguanas interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/iguana https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Green Iguana photo Did you know that the Green Iguana has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/iguana https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-habitat-01-1200.webp Green Iguana photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/iguana https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-hero-01-1200.webp Green Iguana photo The Green Iguana is a highly adapted species with unique behaviors. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/iguana https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-range-01-1200.webp Green Iguana photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/iguana https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-size-01-1200.webp Green Iguana photo The size of a Green Iguana can vary depending on its age and environment. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/grizzly-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-baby-01-1200.webp Grizzly Bear photo Grizzly cubs are born in winter dens and stay with their mother for years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/grizzly-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-closeup-01-1200.webp Grizzly Bear photo A grizzly's shoulder hump is made of muscle for digging and strength. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/grizzly-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-core-baby-01-1200.webp Grizzly Bear photo Cubs are born tiny in winter dens while the mother is in deep sleep. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/grizzly-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-core-diet-01-1200.webp Grizzly Bear photo Before hibernation, grizzlies eat heavily to build fat reserves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/grizzly-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-core-family-01-1200.webp Grizzly Bear photo Cubs learn survival skills by following their mother through the seasons. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/grizzly-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Grizzly Bear photo River valleys and berry patches are important feeding areas for grizzlies. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/grizzly-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-core-range-01-1200.webp Grizzly Bear photo Grizzlies are listed as Threatened in the lower 48 United States. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/grizzly-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-diet-01-1200.webp Grizzly Bear photo Grizzly bears eat salmon, berries, roots, insects, and other forest foods. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/grizzly-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-family-01-1200.webp Grizzly Bear photo Mother grizzlies fiercely protect their cubs while teaching them to find food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/grizzly-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Grizzly Bear photo Grizzly bears can run faster than 30 mph in short bursts despite their size. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/grizzly-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-habitat-01-1200.webp Grizzly Bear photo Grizzly bears live in forests, meadows, and mountains across western North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/grizzly-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-hero-01-1200.webp Grizzly Bear photo Grizzly bears are powerful North American brown bears with a shoulder hump and long claws. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/grizzly-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-range-01-1200.webp Grizzly Bear photo Grizzly bears once ranged across much of western North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/grizzly-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-size-01-1200.webp Grizzly Bear photo Adult grizzlies can weigh more than 600 pounds and stand over 8 feet tall. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/harpy-eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-baby-01-1200.webp Harpy Eagle photo Juvenile harpy eagles go through several years of distinct plumage phases before reaching full maturity. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/harpy-eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-closeup-01-1200.webp Harpy Eagle photo The formidable hooked beak and highly specialized facial feathers help direct vital acoustic and visual signals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/harpy-eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-core-baby-01-1200.webp Harpy Eagle photo As juveniles mature into full adulthood, their lighter head plumage gradually transitions into striking dark bands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/harpy-eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-core-diet-01-1200.webp Harpy Eagle photo Their remarkable maneuverability allows them to navigate dense forest branches to snatch sloths directly from trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/harpy-eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-core-family-01-1200.webp Harpy Eagle photo Parents provide extended care for their single chick, feeding the juvenile for over a year post-fledging. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/harpy-eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Harpy Eagle photo The preservation of massive emergent trees like the kapok is vital for harpy eagle nesting and territorial dominance. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/harpy-eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-core-range-01-1200.webp Harpy Eagle photo Extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation represent the greatest ongoing threats to remaining wild populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/harpy-eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-diet-01-1200.webp Harpy Eagle photo As apex canopy predators, their diet heavily features arboreal mammals like capuchin monkeys and sloths. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/harpy-eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-family-01-1200.webp Harpy Eagle photo Harpy eagle pairs form lifelong monogamous bonds, jointly constructing massive stick nests in emergent canopy trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/harpy-eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Harpy Eagle photo When alert or listening for prey, the harpy eagle flares its distinct double crest to create a spectacular acoustic facial disc. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/harpy-eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-habitat-01-1200.webp Harpy Eagle photo They inhabit pristine lowland tropical rainforests, typically remaining in the upper forest canopy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/harpy-eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-hero-01-1200.webp Harpy Eagle photo The harpy eagle is one of the largest and most powerful raptors found in the Americas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/harpy-eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-range-01-1200.webp Harpy Eagle photo Their historical range stretches from southern Mexico through Central America and down into the Amazon basin. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/harpy-eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-size-01-1200.webp Harpy Eagle photo Females are significantly larger than males and possess massive talons capable of exerting immense crushing pressure. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hercules-beetle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-baby-01-1200.webp Hercules Beetle photo Dynastes hercules — Herkuleskäfer Blatthornkäfer ( Scarabaeidae ). Jardín de las Mariposas, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve , Cordillera de Tilarán, Puntarenas Province , Costa Rica. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hercules-beetle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-closeup-01-1200.webp Hercules Beetle photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Hercules Beetle's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hercules-beetle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-core-baby-01-1200.webp Hercules Beetle photo https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hercules-beetle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-core-diet-01-1200.webp Hercules Beetle photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Hercules Beetle. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hercules-beetle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-core-family-01-1200.webp Hercules Beetle photo While often solitary, some Hercules Beetles interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hercules-beetle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Hercules Beetle photo Hercules beetles live in tropical rainforests of Central and South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hercules-beetle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-core-range-01-1200.webp Hercules Beetle photo Hercules beetles range from southern Mexico through Central America to Bolivia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hercules-beetle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-diet-01-1200.webp Hercules Beetle photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Hercules Beetle. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hercules-beetle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-family-01-1200.webp Hercules Beetle photo https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hercules-beetle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Hercules Beetle photo Did you know that the Hercules Beetle has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hercules-beetle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-habitat-01-1200.webp Hercules Beetle photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hercules-beetle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-hero-01-1200.webp Hercules Beetle photo Portrait of a female Hercules beetle. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hercules-beetle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-range-01-1200.webp Hercules Beetle photo https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hercules-beetle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-size-01-1200.webp Hercules Beetle photo The size of a Hercules Beetle can vary depending on its age and environment. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hippopotamus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-baby-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus photo A baby hippo is called a calf and stays close to its mother for protection. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hippopotamus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-closeup-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus photo A hippo's huge jaws and long canine teeth are used in displays and defense. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hippopotamus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-core-baby-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus photo Calves are born in water and must surface quickly to breathe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hippopotamus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-core-diet-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus photo Despite their size, hippos mainly eat grasses and plants they find on land. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hippopotamus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-core-family-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus photo Pods help hippos share water space, though males can be fiercely territorial. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hippopotamus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus photo Rivers, lakes, and wetlands give hippos water to cool off and escape the hot sun. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hippopotamus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-core-range-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus photo Hippos are listed as Vulnerable because hunting and habitat loss reduced their numbers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hippopotamus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-diet-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus photo Hippos leave the water at night to graze on grasses and other plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hippopotamus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-family-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus photo Hippos gather in groups called pods, often with mothers and young together. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hippopotamus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus photo A yawning hippo reveals its massive mouth—yawns are often warnings, not just sleepiness. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hippopotamus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-habitat-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus photo Hippos spend much of the day in rivers and lakes to stay cool and safe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hippopotamus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-hero-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus photo Adult hippos can weigh over 3,000 pounds, making them among the heaviest land mammals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hippopotamus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-range-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus photo Wild hippos live in rivers and wetlands across sub-Saharan Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hippopotamus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-size-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus photo Despite their stocky shape, hippos can weigh more than 3,000 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hoatzin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-baby-01-1200.webp Hoatzin photo Hoatzin chicks possess remarkable reptile-like claws on their wing tips, allowing them to climb tree branches if they fall into the water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hoatzin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-closeup-01-1200.webp Hoatzin photo Their striking blue facial skin and maroon eyes give them a distinctly prehistoric, dinosaur-like appearance. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hoatzin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-core-baby-01-1200.webp Hoatzin photo If a predator attacks the nest, chicks drop into the water below, swim away, and later use their wing claws to climb back up the tree. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hoatzin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-core-diet-01-1200.webp Hoatzin photo Their enlarged crop displaces their flight muscles, making them clumsy fliers that prefer to hop between branches. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hoatzin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-core-family-01-1200.webp Hoatzin photo Older siblings frequently assist parent birds in guarding and feeding newly hatched chicks in the colony nest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hoatzin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Hoatzin photo Maintaining dense overhanging river vegetation is essential to protecting hoatzin breeding colonies from predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hoatzin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-core-range-01-1200.webp Hoatzin photo Protecting Amazonian river corridors from deforestation is critical to ensuring these breathtaking living fossils continue to thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hoatzin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-diet-01-1200.webp Hoatzin photo As strict folivores, their diet consists almost entirely of tough green leaves, which they digest via foregut fermentation like a cow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hoatzin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-family-01-1200.webp Hoatzin photo Hoatzins are highly social birds that live and nest in collaborative family colonies along riverbanks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hoatzin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Hoatzin photo Because they ferment leaves in their crop, hoatzins produce a strong, manure-like odor, earning them the nickname 'stinkbird' and making them completely inedible to humans. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hoatzin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-habitat-01-1200.webp Hoatzin photo They inhabit pristine tropical rainforests, mangrove estuaries, and trees overhanging slow-moving Amazonian rivers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hoatzin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-hero-01-1200.webp Hoatzin photo The hoatzin is a legendary, spectacular Amazonian bird famous for its spiky crest and extraordinary digestive system. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hoatzin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-range-01-1200.webp Hoatzin photo Their extensive range spans across the Amazon and Orinoco basins of Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hoatzin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-size-01-1200.webp Hoatzin photo Reaching up to 26 inches in length, their heavy bodies are packed with a massive crop used for breaking down tough leaves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honey-badger https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a9/Honey_badger%2C_Mellivora_capensis%2C_carrying_young_pup_in_her_mouth_at_Kgalagadi_Transfrontier_Park%2C_Northern_Cape%2C_South_Africa_%2834739010541%29.jpg Honey Badger photo Pups ride in dens for months before joining the mother’s long foraging trips. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honey-badger https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d8/Honey_Badger_%28Mellivora_capensis%29_%2817181070118%29.jpg Honey Badger photo Loose thick skin and a tough hide help honey badgers survive snake bites and fights. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honey-badger https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f3/Prague_ZOO_-_Mellivora_capensis_1.jpg Honey Badger photo Young honey badgers stay with the mother while learning to dig and raid nests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honey-badger https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/54/Honey_Badger_%28Mellivora_capensis%29_on_braai_inspection_tour_..._%2851859125531%29.jpg Honey Badger photo Opportunistic hunting includes reptiles, small mammals, and buried insect nests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honey-badger https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/77/Honey_Badger_%28Mellivora_capensis%29_%2817182821509%29.jpg Honey Badger photo Outside pup-rearing, honey badgers rarely tolerate other adults nearby. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honey-badger https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dc/Honey_Badger_%28Mellivora_capensis%29_%2817425339412%29.jpg Honey Badger photo Dense scrub and open plains both work if dens and prey are available. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honey-badger https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/12/Badger_genera_map.png Honey Badger photo Mellivora is a single-species genus spanning Africa and southern Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honey-badger https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/64/Honey_Badger_%28Mellivora_capensis%29_on_braai_inspection_tour_..._%2851858174377%29.jpg Honey Badger photo Their omnivore menu includes rodents, snakes, insects, larvae, and honey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honey-badger https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4f/Honey_Badgers_%28Mellivora_capensis%29_%2816746465704%29.jpg Honey Badger photo Adults are mostly solitary, but mothers keep pups close for over a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honey-badger https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2f/Honey_Badger_%28Mellivora_capensis%29_%2817427278831%29.jpg Honey Badger photo Honey badgers can shrug off bee stings while raiding hives for larvae and honey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honey-badger https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e1/Honey_Badger_%28Mellivora_capensis%29_%2816804971054%29.jpg Honey Badger photo They use savanna, scrub, and dry woodland from the Sahara south to South Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honey-badger https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/11/Honey_Badger_%28Mellivora_capensis%29_%2817425848662%29.jpg Honey Badger photo Honey badgers are tough mustelids famous for fearless foraging across Africa and Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honey-badger https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/97/Honey_Badger_area.png Honey Badger photo Honey badgers range from Africa through the Middle East to the Indian subcontinent. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honey-badger https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Honigdachs%2C_honey_badger_%28Mellivora_capensis%29.jpg Honey Badger photo Adults measure about 22 to 30 inches long and usually weigh 14 to 35 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honeybee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-baby-01-1200.webp Honeybee photo Baby bees, called larvae, look like small white worms and live inside wax cells. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honeybee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-closeup-01-1200.webp Honeybee photo A bee's hairy head features two large compound eyes that can see ultraviolet light. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honeybee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-core-baby-01-1200.webp Honeybee photo Baby bees develop from eggs to larvae inside the central brood cells of the hive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honeybee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-core-diet-01-1200.webp Honeybee photo Bees forage on thistles and other wildflowers to gather food for the colony. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honeybee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-core-family-01-1200.webp Honeybee photo Worker bees store honey in comb cells to feed the colony during winter months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honeybee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Honeybee photo Clover fields are an excellent nectar source and habitat for honey bees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honeybee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-core-range-01-1200.webp Honeybee photo Wild honey bees fly long distances from their nest to find flowering plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honeybee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-diet-01-1200.webp Honeybee photo Bees eat sweet flower nectar for energy and gather protein-rich pollen to feed larvae. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honeybee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-family-01-1200.webp Honeybee photo Honey bees live in large family groups called colonies, with up to 60,000 bees in a hive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honeybee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Honeybee photo Bees collect water to drink and to fan with their wings to air-condition their hive! https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honeybee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-habitat-01-1200.webp Honeybee photo Honey bees live in fields, meadows, forests, and gardens where flowers grow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honeybee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-hero-01-1200.webp Honeybee photo Honey bees are super pollinators that visit millions of flowers every day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honeybee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-range-01-1200.webp Honeybee photo Honey bees fly at about 15 miles per hour and can travel miles from their hive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/honeybee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-size-01-1200.webp Honeybee photo A worker honey bee is tiny, measuring about half an inch (1.2 cm) long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/humpback-whale https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/21/Humpback_whale_%28Megaptera_novaeangliae%29_calf_Moorea_3.jpg Humpback Whale photo Calves are born in warm winter breeding grounds and nurse for about 5 to 7 months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/humpback-whale https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/Humpback_whale_%28Megaptera_novaeangliae%29_blowing_Eyjafjordur.jpg Humpback Whale photo Knobby head ridges called tubercles each hold a single stiff hair, unique among baleen whales. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/humpback-whale https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a8/Humpback_whale_%28Megaptera_novaeangliae%29_calf_Moorea.jpg Humpback Whale photo Newborn calves are about 13 to 16 feet long and nurse on rich milk for months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/humpback-whale https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/93/Humpback_whale_%28Megaptera_novaeangliae%29_Eyjafjordur_diving_7_of_27.jpg Humpback Whale photo Humpbacks filter krill and small fish through baleen plates after lunging through prey schools. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/humpback-whale https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Humpback_whale_%28Megaptera_novaeangliae%29_with_calf_Moorea_2.jpg Humpback Whale photo Mother-calf pairs stay together through the first year of migration and nursing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/humpback-whale https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f9/Humpback_whale%2C_Faxafl%C3%B3i_Bay%2C_Iceland%2C_20230507_1029_5618.jpg Humpback Whale photo Summer feeding grounds in high-latitude seas supply the krill and fish humpbacks need. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/humpback-whale https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3e/Humpback_whale_%28Megaptera_novaeangliae%29_Eyjafjordur_fluke_2_of_23.jpg Humpback Whale photo Populations migrate thousands of miles between polar feeding areas and tropical breeding grounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/humpback-whale https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3a/Humpback_whale_bubble_net_feeding_Christin_Khan_NOAA.jpg Humpback Whale photo Humpbacks trap schools of fish or krill inside bubble nets before lunging upward with mouths open. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/humpback-whale https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3d/Baleine_%C3%A0_bosse_et_son_baleineau_2.jpg Humpback Whale photo Mother humpbacks stay close to calves on migration and in nursery areas near shore. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/humpback-whale https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6e/031_Humpback_whale_lobtailing_Photo_by_Giles_Laurent.jpg Humpback Whale photo Tail slaps, breaches, and complex songs make humpbacks one of the most watched whale species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/humpback-whale https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7c/Humpback_whale_%28Megaptera_novaeangliae%29_Eyjafjordur_diving_3_of_27.jpg Humpback Whale photo Humpbacks feed in cold, productive waters at high latitudes during summer months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/humpback-whale https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/ba/001_Humpback_whale_breaching_in_Ballena_Marine_National_Park_Photo_by_Giles_Laurent.jpg Humpback Whale photo Humpback whales are known for acrobatic breaches and long pectoral fins up to one-third of body length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/humpback-whale https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3e/Humpback_whale_%28Megaptera_novaeangliae%29_Eyjafjordur_diving_20_of_27.jpg Humpback Whale photo Humpbacks migrate between polar feeding areas and tropical breeding grounds worldwide. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/humpback-whale https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3d/073_Humpback_whale_tail_in_Ballena_Marine_National_Park_Photo_by_Giles_Laurent.jpg Humpback Whale photo Adults typically reach 12 to 16 meters long and weigh around 25 to 40 metric tons. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/jaguar https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-baby-01-1200.webp Jaguar photo Jaguar cubs are very playful and spend their early months practicing hunting skills through play-fighting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/jaguar https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-closeup-01-1200.webp Jaguar photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Jaguar's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/jaguar https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-core-baby-01-1200.webp Jaguar photo A mother jaguar carries her cub to safety in her mouth. Cubs stay with their mother for about two years to learn hunting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/jaguar https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-core-diet-01-1200.webp Jaguar photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Jaguar. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/jaguar https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-core-family-01-1200.webp Jaguar photo While often solitary, some Jaguars interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/jaguar https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Jaguar photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/jaguar https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-core-range-01-1200.webp Jaguar photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/jaguar https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-diet-01-1200.webp Jaguar photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Jaguar. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/jaguar https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-family-01-1200.webp Jaguar photo While often solitary, some Jaguars interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/jaguar https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Jaguar photo Did you know that the Jaguar has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/jaguar https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-habitat-01-1200.webp Jaguar photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/jaguar https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-hero-01-1200.webp Jaguar photo The Jaguar is a highly adapted species with unique behaviors. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/jaguar https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-range-01-1200.webp Jaguar photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/jaguar https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-size-01-1200.webp Jaguar photo The size of a Jaguar can vary depending on its age and environment. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kakapo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-baby-01-1200.webp Kakapo photo Kakapo chicks hatch as vulnerable, fluffy white balls of down and require dedicated maternal and conservation care. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kakapo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-closeup-01-1200.webp Kakapo photo They possess a specialized owl-like facial disc and highly sensitive rictal bristles to navigate the dark forest floor. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kakapo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-core-baby-01-1200.webp Kakapo photo Extensive conservation tracking and supplementary feeding have successfully boosted chick survival rates in recent decades. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kakapo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-core-diet-01-1200.webp Kakapo photo Breeding cycles are entirely dictated by the irregular mast seeding of native podocarp trees like the rimu. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kakapo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-core-family-01-1200.webp Kakapo photo Males utilize a unique lek breeding system, gathering in bowl-like hollows to produce deep booming calls that echo for kilometers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kakapo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Kakapo photo Maintaining predator-free island habitats is the single most critical factor in preserving the endangered kakapo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kakapo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-core-range-01-1200.webp Kakapo photo Through world-leading conservation science, the kakapo population is slowly making a remarkable comeback from the brink of extinction. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kakapo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-diet-01-1200.webp Kakapo photo Strictly herbivorous, kakapo thrive on native fruits, seeds, roots, and especially the fruit of the rimu tree. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kakapo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-family-01-1200.webp Kakapo photo Female kakapo raise the chicks entirely alone, nesting in secure hollows at the base of large forest trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kakapo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Kakapo photo Despite being completely flightless, the kakapo uses its powerful legs and claws to climb high into towering canopy trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kakapo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-habitat-01-1200.webp Kakapo photo Their speckled moss-green plumage provides flawless camouflage amongst the dense native flora of New Zealand. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kakapo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-hero-01-1200.webp Kakapo photo The kakapo is a critically endangered, nocturnal, flightless parrot endemic to New Zealand. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kakapo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-range-01-1200.webp Kakapo photo Today, surviving populations are heavily managed and restricted to predator-free offshore sanctuary islands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kakapo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-size-01-1200.webp Kakapo photo The kakapo is the world's heaviest living parrot, with large males weighing over 4 kilograms (9 lbs). https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kangaroo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-baby-01-1200.webp Kangaroo photo A baby kangaroo is called a joey and spends months growing in its mother's pouch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kangaroo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-closeup-01-1200.webp Kangaroo photo Kangaroos use their big ears and sharp hearing to watch for danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kangaroo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-core-baby-01-1200.webp Kangaroo photo Joeys peek out of the pouch before taking their first hops outside. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kangaroo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-core-diet-01-1200.webp Kangaroo photo They often feed at dawn and dusk when temperatures are cooler. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kangaroo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-core-family-01-1200.webp Kangaroo photo Mobs of kangaroos may gather where food and water are reliable. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kangaroo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Kangaroo photo Dry grasslands and scrub give kangaroos open space to see predators and find food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kangaroo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-core-range-01-1200.webp Kangaroo photo Drought and habitat clearing can make life harder for kangaroos in some regions. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kangaroo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-diet-01-1200.webp Kangaroo photo Kangaroos are herbivores that graze on grasses, leaves, and shrubs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kangaroo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-family-01-1200.webp Kangaroo photo Female kangaroos carry and nurse joeys in a front pouch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kangaroo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Kangaroo photo A red kangaroo can leap more than 25 feet in a single bound. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kangaroo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-habitat-01-1200.webp Kangaroo photo Red kangaroos live in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands across Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kangaroo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-hero-01-1200.webp Kangaroo photo Red kangaroos are the largest marsupials and famous for powerful hopping. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kangaroo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-range-01-1200.webp Kangaroo photo Red kangaroos range across most of mainland Australia in dry inland regions. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kangaroo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-size-01-1200.webp Kangaroo photo Male red kangaroos can stand over 5 feet tall and weigh more than 180 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kiwi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/Kiwi_holding_kiwi.jpg Kiwi photo Chicks hatch fully feathered and can feed themselves within days. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kiwi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c4/Apteryx_mantelli_3445654.jpg Kiwi photo Unlike most birds, a kiwi’s nostrils sit at the tip of its long bill. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kiwi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/43/Apteryx_mantelli_183594942.jpg Kiwi photo Chicks leave the nest early and learn den sites within the family territory. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kiwi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Apteryx_mantelli_264176212.jpg Kiwi photo Earthworms, beetles, and spiders dominate the nocturnal kiwi menu. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kiwi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/80/Apteryx_mantelli_145091988.jpg Kiwi photo Males incubate the giant egg for about 70 to 80 days in many pairs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kiwi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/19/Flickr_-_brewbooks_-_Waipoua_Forest_%2805%29.jpg Kiwi photo Soft soils and thick leaf litter make probing for prey easier after dark. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kiwi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/NZ-kiwimap.png Kiwi photo Predator-free islands and mainland sanctuaries help secure remnant kiwi populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kiwi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/48/Apteryx_mantelli_106965242.jpg Kiwi photo That long beak sniffs out earthworms, insect larvae, and other invertebrates. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kiwi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/Keulemans%2C_John_Gerrard%2C_1842-1912_-Apteryx_Mantelli_%28North_Island_kiwi%29_London%2C_1873_%2821094309249%29.jpg Kiwi photo Pairs share a territory and often nest in burrows lined with leaf litter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kiwi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ca/Apteryx_mantelli_192597016.jpg Kiwi photo A kiwi egg can weigh up to one-fifth of the mother’s body weight. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kiwi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d1/Flickr_-_brewbooks_-_Waipoua_Forest_%2802%29.jpg Kiwi photo Kiwis forage at night in native forests, scrub, and regenerating bush. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kiwi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/Apteryx_mantelli_-Rotorua%2C_North_Island%2C_New_Zealand-8a.jpg Kiwi photo The North Island brown kiwi is New Zealand’s most numerous kiwi species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kiwi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/NZ-kiwimap_5_species.png Kiwi photo Apteryx mantelli occupies much of the northern two-thirds of the North Island. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kiwi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ef/Apteryx_mantelli_248655158.jpg Kiwi photo Adults stand about the size of a large chicken and weigh roughly 3 to 8 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/koala https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-baby-01-1200.webp Koala photo A baby koala is called a joey and spends months growing in its mother's pouch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/koala https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-closeup-01-1200.webp Koala photo A koala's big nose helps it sniff out the best eucalyptus leaves to eat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/koala https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-core-baby-01-1200.webp Koala photo After leaving the pouch, joeys cling to their mother's back while learning to climb. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/koala https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-core-diet-01-1200.webp Koala photo Koalas have special bacteria in their gut that help digest tough eucalyptus leaves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/koala https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-core-family-01-1200.webp Koala photo Joeys are born tiny and finish growing inside the mother's backward-opening pouch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/koala https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Koala photo Eucalyptus trees provide food, shade, and safe perches high above the ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/koala https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-core-range-01-1200.webp Koala photo Koalas are listed as Vulnerable because of habitat loss, disease, and bushfires. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/koala https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-diet-01-1200.webp Koala photo Koalas eat almost only eucalyptus leaves, which are tough and low in energy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/koala https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-family-01-1200.webp Koala photo Mother koalas carry and nurse joeys until they are old enough to climb on their own. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/koala https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Koala photo Koalas sleep up to 20 hours a day to save energy from their leafy diet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/koala https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-habitat-01-1200.webp Koala photo Koalas live in eucalyptus forests and woodlands along Australia's eastern coast. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/koala https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-hero-01-1200.webp Koala photo Koalas are tree-dwelling marsupials famous for their fluffy ears and sleepy lifestyle. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/koala https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-range-01-1200.webp Koala photo Wild koalas live in eastern and southeastern Australia, mainly near eucalyptus forests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/koala https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-size-01-1200.webp Koala photo Adult koalas are about 2 to 3 feet long and can weigh up to 30 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/komodo-dragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-baby-01-1200.webp Komodo Dragon photo Baby Komodo dragons hatch from eggs and spend early life in trees to stay safe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/komodo-dragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-closeup-01-1200.webp Komodo Dragon photo A Komodo dragon uses its forked tongue to pick up scents from the air and ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/komodo-dragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-core-baby-01-1200.webp Komodo Dragon photo Young Komodo dragons are agile climbers and hide in trees to avoid larger dragons. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/komodo-dragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-core-diet-01-1200.webp Komodo Dragon photo A Komodo dragon may ambush live prey or find a meal by following the smell of carrion. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/komodo-dragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-core-family-01-1200.webp Komodo Dragon photo Most adults keep to themselves, but they may share feeding areas when carrion is nearby. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/komodo-dragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Komodo Dragon photo Komodo dragons thrive on hot, dry islands with sparse trees and open ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/komodo-dragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-core-range-01-1200.webp Komodo Dragon photo Protected national park islands give the last wild Komodo dragons room to survive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/komodo-dragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-diet-01-1200.webp Komodo Dragon photo Komodo dragons are carnivores that hunt deer, pigs, and other large animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/komodo-dragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-family-01-1200.webp Komodo Dragon photo Adult Komodo dragons usually live alone, but several may gather where food is plentiful. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/komodo-dragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Komodo Dragon photo Young Komodo dragons often climb trees and blend in until they grow large enough to live on the ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/komodo-dragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-habitat-01-1200.webp Komodo Dragon photo Wild Komodo dragons live on dry Indonesian islands with scrubby forest and open grassland. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/komodo-dragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-hero-01-1200.webp Komodo Dragon photo Komodo dragons are the largest living lizards on Earth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/komodo-dragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-range-01-1200.webp Komodo Dragon photo Today wild Komodo dragons survive only on a few islands in eastern Indonesia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/komodo-dragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-size-01-1200.webp Komodo Dragon photo Adult Komodo dragons can grow longer than most people are tall. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ladybug https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-baby-01-1200.webp Ladybug photo Ladybug larvae look like tiny, spiky alligators and have a massive appetite for aphids. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ladybug https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-closeup-01-1200.webp Ladybug photo Their bright red and black coloration warns predators that they taste bitter and are toxic. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ladybug https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-core-baby-01-1200.webp Ladybug photo Females lay clusters of tiny, yellow eggs under leaves near aphid colonies. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ladybug https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-core-diet-01-1200.webp Ladybug photo Farmers love ladybugs because they protect crops from sap-sucking pests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ladybug https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-core-family-01-1200.webp Ladybug photo Ladybugs are solitary beetles that hunt alone during the spring and summer. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ladybug https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Ladybug photo Gardens and farms with flowering plants are ideal habitats for ladybugs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ladybug https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-core-range-01-1200.webp Ladybug photo Ladybugs are highly successful beetles found in many regions globally. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ladybug https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-diet-01-1200.webp Ladybug photo Ladybugs are active carnivores that eat aphids and other plant-damaging pests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ladybug https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-family-01-1200.webp Ladybug photo Ladybugs are solitary, but they often gather in large groups in autumn to stay warm. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ladybug https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Ladybug photo A single ladybug can eat up to 5,000 aphids during its lifetime! https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ladybug https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-habitat-01-1200.webp Ladybug photo They live in grasslands, deciduous forests, agricultural fields, and home gardens. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ladybug https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-hero-01-1200.webp Ladybug photo Ladybugs are beetles known for their shiny red dome-shaped bodies and black spots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ladybug https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-range-01-1200.webp Ladybug photo The seven-spotted ladybug is native to Europe and Asia, and was introduced to North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ladybug https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-size-01-1200.webp Ladybug photo Ladybugs are very small, growing to only about 0.3 inches (7 to 10 mm) long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafcutter-ant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-baby-01-1200.webp Leafcutter Ant photo Baby Leafcutter Ants must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafcutter-ant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-closeup-01-1200.webp Leafcutter Ant photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Leafcutter Ant's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafcutter-ant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-core-baby-01-1200.webp Leafcutter Ant photo Baby Leafcutter Ants must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafcutter-ant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-core-diet-01-1200.webp Leafcutter Ant photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Leafcutter Ant. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafcutter-ant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-core-family-01-1200.webp Leafcutter Ant photo Leafcutter ants live in huge colonies where thousands of workers cooperate. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafcutter-ant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Leafcutter Ant photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafcutter-ant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-core-range-01-1200.webp Leafcutter Ant photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafcutter-ant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-diet-01-1200.webp Leafcutter Ant photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Leafcutter Ant. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafcutter-ant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-family-01-1200.webp Leafcutter Ant photo Leafcutter ant colonies can contain millions of workers, each carrying leaf pieces up to 50 times their own body weight. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafcutter-ant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Leafcutter Ant photo Did you know that the Leafcutter Ant has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafcutter-ant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-habitat-01-1200.webp Leafcutter Ant photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafcutter-ant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-hero-01-1200.webp Leafcutter Ant photo Leafcutter ants cut plant pieces and carry them home to grow fungus for food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafcutter-ant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-range-01-1200.webp Leafcutter Ant photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafcutter-ant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-size-01-1200.webp Leafcutter Ant photo A queen leafcutter ant is much larger than the worker ants that gather leaves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafy-seadragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-baby-01-1200.webp Leafy Seadragon photo Baby seadragons hatch completely independent and immediately begin hunting minuscule zooplankton in the seagrass. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafy-seadragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-closeup-01-1200.webp Leafy Seadragon photo Their eyes can move independently of one another, allowing them to scan for predators and shrimp simultaneously. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafy-seadragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-core-baby-01-1200.webp Leafy Seadragon photo Young seadragons are highly vulnerable to rough sea currents and depend heavily on dense seagrass cover for survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafy-seadragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-core-diet-01-1200.webp Leafy Seadragon photo A single adult leafy seadragon can consume upwards of several thousand tiny mysid shrimp every day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafy-seadragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-core-family-01-1200.webp Leafy Seadragon photo Seadragons are gentle, slow-moving creatures that rely entirely on their flawless camouflage to evade large predatory fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafy-seadragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Leafy Seadragon photo Kelp forests offer pristine shelter where seadragons blend perfectly into the gentle swaying currents. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafy-seadragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-core-range-01-1200.webp Leafy Seadragon photo Stricter legal protections and habitat conservation measures have successfully curbed the illegal collection of wild seadragons. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafy-seadragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-diet-01-1200.webp Leafy Seadragon photo Lacking teeth and a stomach, they feed continuously by using their long tubular snouts to suck in tiny mysid shrimp and plankton. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafy-seadragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-family-01-1200.webp Leafy Seadragon photo Like their seahorse relatives, leafy seadragon males are responsible for carrying and incubating the eggs on a specialized brood patch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafy-seadragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Leafy Seadragon photo Their leaf-like appendages are used entirely for camouflage, not swimming! They steer using tiny, transparent pectoral and dorsal fins. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafy-seadragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-habitat-01-1200.webp Leafy Seadragon photo They inhabit calm, cold coastal waters, seagrass meadows, and kelp forests along the southern coast of Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafy-seadragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-hero-01-1200.webp Leafy Seadragon photo The leafy seadragon is a master of camouflage, adorned with flowing leaf-like appendages that make it look exactly like floating seaweed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafy-seadragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-range-01-1200.webp Leafy Seadragon photo They are exclusively endemic to the southern Australian waters, from Western Australia across to Victoria. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafy-seadragon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-size-01-1200.webp Leafy Seadragon photo Adult leafy seadragons are relatively large for the syngnathid family, reaching up to 14 inches (35 cm) in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-baby-01-1200.webp Leopard photo Leopard cubs are born blind and stay hidden while their mother hunts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-closeup-01-1200.webp Leopard photo A leopard's sharp vision and whiskers help it hunt at dawn and dusk. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-core-baby-01-1200.webp Leopard photo Cubs learn to stalk and climb over about two years before living on their own. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-core-diet-01-1200.webp Leopard photo Leopards hunt alone, often at night, using stealth and a short powerful attack. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-core-family-01-1200.webp Leopard photo Unlike lions, adult leopards usually live alone except when raising cubs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Leopard photo Leopards roam forests, woodlands, and savannas from Africa to parts of Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-core-range-01-1200.webp Leopard photo Habitat loss and conflict with people put pressure on remaining wild leopard populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-diet-01-1200.webp Leopard photo Leopards are carnivores that hunt antelope, deer, and other medium-sized animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-family-01-1200.webp Leopard photo A mother leopard raises cubs alone, teaching them to climb and hunt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Leopard photo Leopards often drag heavy prey into trees to keep it safe from hyenas and lions. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-habitat-01-1200.webp Leopard photo Leopards use trees for rest, safety, and to stash prey away from scavengers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-hero-01-1200.webp Leopard photo Leopards are spotted wild cats that hunt alone across Africa and Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-range-01-1200.webp Leopard photo Wild leopards still survive in scattered forests and savannas across Africa and Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-size-01-1200.webp Leopard photo Adult leopards are strong, compact cats built for climbing and ambush hunting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-asiatic-01-1200.webp Lion photo Asiatic lions survive in India's Gir Forest, a woodland-grassland mosaic. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-baby-01-1200.webp Lion photo Lion cubs stay close to adults while learning how to survive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-closeup-01-1200.webp Lion photo Close-up views reveal whiskers, eyes, and powerful jaw muscles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-core-baby-01-1200.webp Lion photo Lion cubs spend months learning hunting and survival behaviors through play. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Lion photo A lion’s powerful jaws and sharp teeth are adapted for catching prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-core-diet-01-1200.webp Lion photo Lions are carnivores and often feed together after a cooperative hunt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-core-family-01-1200.webp Lion photo Lions live in prides, social groups that help defend territory and cubs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Lion photo Most lions live in African savannas where grassland supports large prey herds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-core-range-01-1200.webp Lion photo Lions remain across parts of sub-Saharan Africa, with a small population in India. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-eating-01-1200.webp Lion photo After a hunt, pride members gather to feed on the kill. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-family-01-1200.webp Lion photo Prides spend many hours resting together when the day is hot. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-habitat-01-1200.webp Lion photo Lions live in open savannas where grass and scattered trees provide cover. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-hero-01-1200.webp Lion photo A male lion rests on a rock while scanning the savanna around him. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-hunting-01-1200.webp Lion photo Lions hunt large hoofed animals such as zebra and wildebeest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-mane-01-1200.webp Lion photo A male lion's mane grows darker and fuller with age and good health. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-range-01-1200.webp Lion photo Open country shows the kind of spaces wild lions patrol. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-roaring-01-1200.webp Lion photo A lion's roar can carry for miles across open savanna. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-size-01-1200.webp Lion photo A cub beside an adult shows how much lions grow over time. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/luna-moth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-baby-01-1200.webp Luna Moth photo Baby Luna Moths must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/luna-moth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-closeup-01-1200.webp Luna Moth photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Luna Moth's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/luna-moth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-core-baby-01-1200.webp Luna Moth photo Baby Luna Moths must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/luna-moth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-core-diet-01-1200.webp Luna Moth photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Luna Moth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/luna-moth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-core-family-01-1200.webp Luna Moth photo While often solitary, some Luna Moths interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/luna-moth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Luna Moth photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/luna-moth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-core-range-01-1200.webp Luna Moth photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/luna-moth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-diet-01-1200.webp Luna Moth photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Luna Moth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/luna-moth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-family-01-1200.webp Luna Moth photo While often solitary, some Luna Moths interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/luna-moth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Luna Moth photo Did you know that the Luna Moth has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/luna-moth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-habitat-01-1200.webp Luna Moth photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/luna-moth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-hero-01-1200.webp Luna Moth photo The Luna Moth is a highly adapted species with unique behaviors. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/luna-moth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-range-01-1200.webp Luna Moth photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/luna-moth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-size-01-1200.webp Luna Moth photo The size of a Luna Moth can vary depending on its age and environment. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manatee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-baby-01-1200.webp Manatee photo Baby Manatees must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manatee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-closeup-01-1200.webp Manatee photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Manatee's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manatee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-core-baby-01-1200.webp Manatee photo Baby Manatees must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manatee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-core-diet-01-1200.webp Manatee photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Manatee. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manatee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-core-family-01-1200.webp Manatee photo Stiff whiskers around a manatee's mouth help it feel food and muddy bottoms. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manatee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Manatee photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manatee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-core-range-01-1200.webp Manatee photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manatee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-diet-01-1200.webp Manatee photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Manatee. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manatee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-family-01-1200.webp Manatee photo Manatees use flexible lips to grab seagrass and other soft water plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manatee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Manatee photo Did you know that the Manatee has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manatee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-habitat-01-1200.webp Manatee photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manatee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-hero-01-1200.webp Manatee photo Manatees are slow-moving plant eaters that spend much of the day cruising for food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manatee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-range-01-1200.webp Manatee photo The West Indian manatee's geographic range covers the Caribbean basin, Gulf of Mexico, and southeastern United States. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manatee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-size-01-1200.webp Manatee photo An adult manatee has a barrel-shaped body that can weigh more than 1,000 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandarinfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-baby-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish photo Larvae hatch rapidly after spawning and remain in the water column for two weeks before settling onto the reef as miniature, colorful juveniles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandarinfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-closeup-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish photo Their large, prominent eyes are highly adapted for hunting tiny, fast-moving micro-invertebrates in dim twilight waters. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandarinfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-core-baby-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish photo As juveniles settle onto the reef, they immediately seek out small crevices in branching staghorn corals for shelter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandarinfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-core-diet-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish photo Because they feed almost exclusively on live benthic copepods, they play a highly specialized role in the coral reef trophic web. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandarinfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-core-family-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish photo Their synchronized dusk rise allows them to release eggs and sperm directly into outgoing currents, safely away from benthic reef predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandarinfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish photo Preserving intact, complex coral formations and silty lagoon substrates is essential to provide the microhabitats mandarinfish rely on. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandarinfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-core-range-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish photo Sustainable aquarium trade practices and strict habitat protection are critical to ensuring the future preservation of wild mandarinfish populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandarinfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-diet-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish photo As continuous benthic feeders, they use their small, precise mouths to pick tiny harpacticoid copepods, worms, and protozoans from the coral rubble. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandarinfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-family-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish photo Every evening at dusk, bonded pairs perform a spectacular spawning dance, rising cheek-to-cheek above the reef to release their gametes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandarinfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish photo Mandarinfish are completely scaleless; instead, they protect themselves by secreting a thick, bitter, and highly toxic mucus coating that repels predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandarinfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-habitat-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish photo They inhabit sheltered lagoons, inshore reefs, and silty bottom habitats, rarely venturing far from protective coral branches. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandarinfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-hero-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish photo The mandarinfish is a spectacularly colorful, small dragonet famous for its intricate psychedelic patterns. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandarinfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-range-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish photo Their native range spans the pristine coral triangles of the western Pacific, from the Ryukyu Islands down to Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandarinfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-size-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish photo They are small fish, reaching only about 6 cm (2.4 inches) in length, with males distinguished by a highly elongated first dorsal spine. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandrill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-baby-01-1200.webp Mandrill photo Baby Mandrills must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandrill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-closeup-01-1200.webp Mandrill photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Mandrill's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandrill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-core-baby-01-1200.webp Mandrill photo Baby Mandrills must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandrill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Mandrill photo The vivid red and blue face of a dominant male mandrill — its bright colors help mandrills recognize and communicate with each other. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandrill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-core-diet-01-1200.webp Mandrill photo Mandrills forage for fruit, seeds, leaves, and flowers, using their hands to bring food to their mouths. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandrill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-core-family-01-1200.webp Mandrill photo While often solitary, some Mandrills interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandrill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Mandrill photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandrill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-core-range-01-1200.webp Mandrill photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandrill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-diet-01-1200.webp Mandrill photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Mandrill. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandrill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-family-01-1200.webp Mandrill photo While often solitary, some Mandrills interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandrill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Mandrill photo Did you know that the Mandrill has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandrill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-habitat-01-1200.webp Mandrill photo Mandrills live in tropical rainforests, dense woodlands, and swamp forests of equatorial Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandrill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-hero-01-1200.webp Mandrill photo The mandrill is famous for its vibrant red and blue facial markings, which are most pronounced in adult males. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandrill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-range-01-1200.webp Mandrill photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mandrill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-size-01-1200.webp Mandrill photo The size of a Mandrill can vary depending on its age and environment. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/maned-wolf https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/15/Maned_Wolf_Cub_%286785237807%29.jpg Maned Wolf photo Maned wolf pups are born dark and stay in dens for several weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/maned-wolf https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4d/Chrysocyon_brachyurus_in_S%C3%A3o_Paulo_Zoo.jpg Maned Wolf photo Large upright ears help maned wolves hear prey moving in tall grass. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/maned-wolf https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/40/Maned_Wolf_Cub_2_%286785241055%29.jpg Maned Wolf photo Pups grow quickly and begin exploring away from the den after about a month. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/maned-wolf https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/Chrysocyon_brachyurus_205682420.jpg Maned Wolf photo Wolfs fruit, a tomato-like plant, can make up a large share of meals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/maned-wolf https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/Maehnenwolf_Chrysocyon_brachyurus_Tierpark_Hellabrunn-6.jpg Maned Wolf photo Pairs may stay bonded for years and defend an overlapping home range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/maned-wolf https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c8/Lobo_Guar%C3%A1_no_Santu%C3%A1rio_do_Cara%C3%A7a.jpg Maned Wolf photo Cerrado savanna and grassy scrub give maned wolves space to forage alone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/maned-wolf https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ee/Lobo-guar%C3%A1_%28Chrysocyon_brachyurus%29_%2837276233042%29.jpg Maned Wolf photo Habitat loss and roads continue to shrink safe range across the cerrado. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/maned-wolf https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8e/Manenwolf_heeft_lekker_eten_%284060383975%29_%283%29.jpg Maned Wolf photo Maned wolves are omnivores that eat fruit, rodents, birds, and insects. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/maned-wolf https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/67/Maned_wolf_pair_%285752249012%29.jpg Maned Wolf photo Mated pairs share a large territory even though they often hunt alone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/maned-wolf https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b4/Maehnenwolf_Chrysocyon_brachyurus_Tierpark_Hellabrunn-12.jpg Maned Wolf photo When alarmed, a maned wolf lifts the dark mane along its neck and shoulders. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/maned-wolf https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0a/Chrysocyon_brachyurus_no_Parque_Nacional_da_Serra_da_Canastra_por_Celso_Ferrarezi_Jr_%2807%29.jpg Maned Wolf photo Maned wolves hunt and forage across open savannas and tall grasslands of South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/maned-wolf https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a3/Lobo_Guar%C3%A1_andando.jpg Maned Wolf photo The maned wolf looks like a fox on stilts but is neither fox nor gray wolf. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/maned-wolf https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/48/Lobo-guar%C3%A1_%28Chrysocyon_brachyurus%29.jpg Maned Wolf photo Most wild maned wolves live in Brazil, with smaller numbers in nearby countries. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/maned-wolf https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a7/Maned_Wolf_at_Nordens_Ark_%2837709476554%29.jpg Maned Wolf photo Long legs help maned wolves see over tall grass while searching for food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mantis-shrimp https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-baby-01-1200.webp Mantis Shrimp photo Baby Mantis Shrimps must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mantis-shrimp https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-closeup-01-1200.webp Mantis Shrimp photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Mantis Shrimp's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mantis-shrimp https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-core-baby-01-1200.webp Mantis Shrimp photo Baby Mantis Shrimps must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mantis-shrimp https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-core-diet-01-1200.webp Mantis Shrimp photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Mantis Shrimp. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mantis-shrimp https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-core-family-01-1200.webp Mantis Shrimp photo While often solitary, some Mantis Shrimps interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mantis-shrimp https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Mantis Shrimp photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mantis-shrimp https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-core-range-01-1200.webp Mantis Shrimp photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mantis-shrimp https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-diet-01-1200.webp Mantis Shrimp photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Mantis Shrimp. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mantis-shrimp https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-family-01-1200.webp Mantis Shrimp photo While often solitary, some Mantis Shrimps interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mantis-shrimp https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Mantis Shrimp photo Did you know that the Mantis Shrimp has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mantis-shrimp https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-habitat-01-1200.webp Mantis Shrimp photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mantis-shrimp https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-hero-01-1200.webp Mantis Shrimp photo The Mantis Shrimp is a highly adapted species with unique behaviors. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mantis-shrimp https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-range-01-1200.webp Mantis Shrimp photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/mantis-shrimp https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-size-01-1200.webp Mantis Shrimp photo The size of a Mantis Shrimp can vary depending on its age and environment. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/meerkat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-baby-01-1200.webp Meerkat photo Baby meerkats are called pups and are raised by the whole group. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/meerkat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-closeup-01-1200.webp Meerkat photo Dark eye patches may help reduce sun glare while meerkats scan for danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/meerkat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-core-baby-01-1200.webp Meerkat photo Pups begin joining short foraging trips as they grow older. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/meerkat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-core-diet-01-1200.webp Meerkat photo Sharp claws help meerkats dig up insects and scorpions from sandy soil. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/meerkat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-core-family-01-1200.webp Meerkat photo Sentry meerkats whistle alarms when hawks or other predators approach. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/meerkat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Meerkat photo Hard, dry soils are ideal for the burrow systems meerkats call home. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/meerkat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-core-range-01-1200.webp Meerkat photo Drought and habitat loss can make life harder for wild meerkat groups. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/meerkat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-diet-01-1200.webp Meerkat photo Meerkats eat insects, scorpions, small reptiles, eggs, and roots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/meerkat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-family-01-1200.webp Meerkat photo Meerkats live in groups called mobs or gangs that dig burrows together. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/meerkat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Meerkat photo One meerkat often stands guard on hind legs while the group forages. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/meerkat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-habitat-01-1200.webp Meerkat photo Meerkats live in dry grasslands and deserts of southern Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/meerkat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-hero-01-1200.webp Meerkat photo Meerkats are small mongooses famous for standing guard and living in groups. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/meerkat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-range-01-1200.webp Meerkat photo Meerkats range across Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/meerkat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-size-01-1200.webp Meerkat photo Adult meerkats are only about 10 to 14 inches long plus a tail. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tarantula https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/79/Brachypelma_Hamorii_Spiderling_2025.jpg Mexican Redknee Tarantula photo Spiderlings molt many times as they slowly grow their colorful adult banding. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tarantula https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7d/Gfp-mexican-redknee-tarantula.jpg Mexican Redknee Tarantula photo Sensitive hairs cover the body and help the spider feel tiny vibrations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tarantula https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/20/B-smithi.jpg Mexican Redknee Tarantula photo Juveniles keep molting for years before their red knee bands look fully adult. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tarantula https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5a/Brachypelma_smithi_run_2009_G2.jpg Mexican Redknee Tarantula photo Carnivorous adults wait near burrow mouths for crickets, beetles, and similar prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tarantula https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9d/Brachypelma_smithi_2009_G01.jpg Mexican Redknee Tarantula photo Outside mating season, each spider usually keeps its own burrow territory. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tarantula https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Conciencia_de_la_Naturaleza_en_el_bosque_tropical_caducifolio_cerca_de_Tepoztl%C3%A1n.JPG Mexican Redknee Tarantula photo Seasonal dry forest floors offer burrows, shade, and insect-rich leaf litter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tarantula https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/Costa_de_Guerrero.jpg Mexican Redknee Tarantula photo Central Pacific states such as Guerrero and Colima hold key wild populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tarantula https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/98/Brachypelma_smithi_2009_G03.jpg Mexican Redknee Tarantula photo These spiders are patient nighttime hunters of insects and other small prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tarantula https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9b/Brachypelma_smithi_2009_G02.jpg Mexican Redknee Tarantula photo Adults are mostly solitary; females stay near silk-lined burrow retreats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tarantula https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Brachypelma_edit.jpg Mexican Redknee Tarantula photo When startled, it may flick itchy urticating hairs instead of rushing to bite. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tarantula https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dd/Bosque_Tropical_Caducifolio_Yurirense.jpg Mexican Redknee Tarantula photo Wild Mexican redknees live in Pacific-slope tropical dry forest and scrub. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tarantula https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/ParcPhoenixVivarium.jpg Mexican Redknee Tarantula photo The Mexican redknee tarantula is famous for bold orange-red bands on its joints. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tarantula https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/14/Pacific_Coast_Mexico_WV_map_PNG.png Mexican Redknee Tarantula photo Brachypelma hamorii is native to dry forests along Mexico's central Pacific slope. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tarantula https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7b/Brachypelma_smithi_2009_G09.jpg Mexican Redknee Tarantula photo Adults usually have a body about two inches long with a larger leg span. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/monarch-butterfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-baby-01-1200.webp Monarch Butterfly photo Monarch caterpillars hatch from tiny eggs and have bright yellow, black, and white stripes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/monarch-butterfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-closeup-01-1200.webp Monarch Butterfly photo A close look at a monarch's wing reveals thousands of tiny scales that create its color patterns. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/monarch-butterfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-core-baby-01-1200.webp Monarch Butterfly photo A female monarch lays a single tiny egg on the underside of a milkweed leaf. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/monarch-butterfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Monarch Butterfly photo Overwintering monarchs gather in thousands on Sacred Fir trees in Mexico's forests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/monarch-butterfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-core-diet-01-1200.webp Monarch Butterfly photo Monarch caterpillars eat milkweed leaf edges to feed and grow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/monarch-butterfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-core-family-01-1200.webp Monarch Butterfly photo Monarchs hang in massive clusters on trees during the winter months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/monarch-butterfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Monarch Butterfly photo Monarchs are commonly found in gardens visiting summer flowers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/monarch-butterfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-core-range-01-1200.webp Monarch Butterfly photo Migrating monarchs fly across North America toward their overwintering sites. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/monarch-butterfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-diet-01-1200.webp Monarch Butterfly photo Monarch caterpillars eat only milkweed leaves, which makes them poisonous to predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/monarch-butterfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-family-01-1200.webp Monarch Butterfly photo During the winter, millions of monarchs gather in dense clusters on trees to keep warm. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/monarch-butterfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Monarch Butterfly photo Inside its shiny green chrysalis, a caterpillar transforms into a beautiful butterfly. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/monarch-butterfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-habitat-01-1200.webp Monarch Butterfly photo Monarchs live in meadows, prairies, and gardens where they can find wildflowers and milkweed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/monarch-butterfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-hero-01-1200.webp Monarch Butterfly photo Monarch butterflies are famous for their orange wings with black borders and white spots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/monarch-butterfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-range-01-1200.webp Monarch Butterfly photo Monarchs are famous for their amazing migration, flying up to 3,000 miles every autumn. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/monarch-butterfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-size-01-1200.webp Monarch Butterfly photo An adult monarch butterfly has a wingspan of about 3 to 4 inches. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moorish-idol https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-baby-01-1200.webp Moorish Idol photo Juvenile moorish idols settle onto shallow reefs after an extended pelagic larval phase in open water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moorish-idol https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-closeup-01-1200.webp Moorish Idol photo Their prominent yellow snout features small, bristle-like teeth perfectly engineered for scraping stubborn sponges from rock. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moorish-idol https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-core-baby-01-1200.webp Moorish Idol photo As juveniles mature into full adulthood, their trailing dorsal pennant lengthens dramatically. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moorish-idol https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-core-diet-01-1200.webp Moorish Idol photo Their high maneuverability allows them to hover stationary in tight reef pockets to feed on delicate tunicates. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moorish-idol https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-core-family-01-1200.webp Moorish Idol photo Pairs engage in elegant synchronized swimming displays, solidifying their lifelong territorial partnerships. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moorish-idol https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Moorish Idol photo Maintaining healthy, unpolluted coral reefs is essential to supporting the complex food webs moorish idols rely upon. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moorish-idol https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-core-range-01-1200.webp Moorish Idol photo Protecting global coral reefs from climate bleaching is critical to ensuring these breathtaking icons continue to thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moorish-idol https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-diet-01-1200.webp Moorish Idol photo Using their specialized tubular snouts, they selectively graze on encrusting sponges, tunicates, and benthic invertebrates. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moorish-idol https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-family-01-1200.webp Moorish Idol photo Moorish idols frequently form lifelong monogamous pairs, navigating the complex maze of the reef side-by-side. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moorish-idol https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Moorish Idol photo The moorish idol is the sole living member of the family Zanclidae and is famously difficult to keep in aquariums due to its highly specialized diet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moorish-idol https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-habitat-01-1200.webp Moorish Idol photo They inhabit pristine tropical coral reefs, rocky overhangs, and shallow sheltered lagoons throughout the Indo-Pacific. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moorish-idol https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-hero-01-1200.webp Moorish Idol photo The Moorish idol is an iconic, breathtakingly beautiful coral reef fish known for its bold stripes and long trailing dorsal pennant. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moorish-idol https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-range-01-1200.webp Moorish Idol photo Their extensive range spans from East Africa and South Africa all the way across the Pacific to Hawaii and Easter Island. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moorish-idol https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-size-01-1200.webp Moorish Idol photo Reaching up to 9 inches in length, their tall compressed bodies and long pennants make them appear significantly larger to predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moose https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-baby-01-1200.webp Moose photo Moose calves are born in spring and can stand and walk within hours. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moose https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-closeup-01-1200.webp Moose photo Moose have long faces, a dangling upper lip, and excellent hearing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moose https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-core-baby-01-1200.webp Moose photo Young moose grow quickly on their mother's rich milk. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moose https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-core-diet-01-1200.webp Moose photo They may eat more than 50 pounds of plants in a single day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moose https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-core-family-01-1200.webp Moose photo Calves stay with their mother for about a year before becoming independent. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moose https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Moose photo Cool lakes and forest edges give moose food, water, and shelter from summer heat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moose https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-core-range-01-1200.webp Moose photo Climate change, habitat loss, and vehicle collisions threaten moose in some regions. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moose https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-diet-01-1200.webp Moose photo Moose eat leaves, twigs, bark, and water plants. They can wade into lakes to reach food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moose https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-family-01-1200.webp Moose photo A cow moose raises one or two calves and fiercely protects them from predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moose https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Moose photo Bull moose grow new antlers every year and shed them after the mating season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moose https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-habitat-01-1200.webp Moose photo Moose live in northern forests, lakes, and wetlands across Europe, Asia, and North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moose https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-hero-01-1200.webp Moose photo Moose are the largest members of the deer family, with bulls carrying huge antlers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moose https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-range-01-1200.webp Moose photo Moose range across Canada, Alaska, Scandinavia, Russia, and parts of Europe and Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/moose https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-size-01-1200.webp Moose photo Adult moose can stand over 6 feet tall at the shoulder and weigh more than 1,000 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/musk-ox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/Muskox_off_Dalton_Highway_%2854437041303%29.jpg Musk Ox photo Calves are born in spring and stay close to the herd for warmth and protection. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/musk-ox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6d/Muskox_%28Ovibos_moschatus%29_male_Dovrefjell_3.jpg Musk Ox photo Horn bases form a thick boss that protects the skull during head-to-head clashes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/musk-ox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9a/MuskOxen_located_on_Teller_Rd_%2852989907418%29.jpg Musk Ox photo A single calf is typical; newborns can walk within hours of birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/musk-ox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3a/A_herd_of_muskox_graze_in_an_open_field._%28d6d6325f-1dd8-b71b-0b39-21d770e7232e%29.jpg Musk Ox photo When plants are green, musk oxen focus on the most nutritious grasses and forbs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/musk-ox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/Two_muskox_protect_a_young_calf._%28d72d5b3b-1dd8-b71b-0b5d-d0e36b4dafad%29.jpg Musk Ox photo Adults form tight rings around calves when wolves or bears approach. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/musk-ox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/76/1001_-_Gr%C3%B3nsko_-_%C3%BAdol%C3%AD_p%C5%99ed_jezerem_Iluliatooq_-_Pi%C5%BEmo%C5%88_severn%C3%AD_%28Ovibos_moschatus%29_-_11.7.2015.jpg Musk Ox photo Native herds still roam remote polar highlands and coastal valleys of Greenland. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/musk-ox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d8/Ovibos_moschatus_range_in_ak.png Musk Ox photo Alaska herds include both reintroduced and carefully managed native-stock populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/musk-ox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/CAKR_muskox_lazily_graze_in_the_Kakagrak_Hills._%2834900059504%29.jpg Musk Ox photo Herbivore herds scrape through snow for willows, sedges, grasses, and other tundra plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/musk-ox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a5/Muskoxen_and_calf_%2851102165820%29.jpg Musk Ox photo Mixed herds of cows, calves, and often bulls move together across summer ranges. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/musk-ox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bf/Musk_Ox_%28Ovibos_moschatus%29_Bulls_Head_Butting_%2851301356310%29.jpg Musk Ox photo Rutting bulls crash together at high speed while herds form defensive rings around calves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/musk-ox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Muskoxen_%28Ovibos_moschatus%29_in_Aulavik_01.jpg Musk Ox photo Musk oxen graze polar tundra plains from the Canadian Arctic to Greenland and Alaska. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/musk-ox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/Muskox_%28Ovibos_moschatus%29_male_Dovrefjell_1.jpg Musk Ox photo Male musk oxen grow massive shoulder bosses and dense qiviut underfur for Arctic winters. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/musk-ox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7d/Muskox_distribution_combined.png Musk Ox photo Red marks historic native range; blue marks areas where musk oxen were later introduced. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/musk-ox https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Muskox_%28Ovibos_moschatus%29_male_Dovrefjell_2.jpg Musk Ox photo Adults stand about 4 to 5 feet at the shoulder and can weigh several hundred pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/swan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-baby-01-1200.webp Mute Swan photo Baby Mute Swans must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/swan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-closeup-01-1200.webp Mute Swan photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Mute Swan's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/swan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-core-baby-01-1200.webp Mute Swan photo Baby Mute Swans must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/swan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-core-diet-01-1200.webp Mute Swan photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Mute Swan. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/swan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-core-family-01-1200.webp Mute Swan photo Soft juvenile feathers help young swans stay warm while they rest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/swan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Mute Swan photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/swan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-core-range-01-1200.webp Mute Swan photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/swan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-diet-01-1200.webp Mute Swan photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Mute Swan. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/swan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-family-01-1200.webp Mute Swan photo Mute swans often form long-term pairs that stay together through the breeding season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/swan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Mute Swan photo Did you know that the Mute Swan has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/swan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-habitat-01-1200.webp Mute Swan photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/swan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-hero-01-1200.webp Mute Swan photo Young mute swans are gray-brown before they molt into the white plumage of adults. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/swan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-range-01-1200.webp Mute Swan photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/swan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-size-01-1200.webp Mute Swan photo A mute swan's long neck and broad body make it one of the heaviest flying birds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/naked-mole-rat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1e/Naked_Mole_rat_baby.jpg Naked Mole-Rat photo Pups are born tiny and pink, and the colony helps care for them. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/naked-mole-rat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3d/A_Face_Only_a_Naked_Mole_Rat_Queen_Could_Love..._%2832757810517%29.jpg Naked Mole-Rat photo Forward teeth stay outside closed lips so the animal can dig without swallowing dirt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/naked-mole-rat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c2/NZP-20111005-157MM.jpg Naked Mole-Rat photo Colony helpers warm and protect pups while the queen returns to breeding. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/naked-mole-rat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/Naked_Molerat_001.jpg Naked Mole-Rat photo Workers harvest plant roots inside sealed tunnels and carry pieces home. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/naked-mole-rat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/Heterocephalus_glaber_%286507320569%29.jpg Naked Mole-Rat photo Only the queen and a few males breed; other adults dig, defend, and raise pups. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/naked-mole-rat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/78/Bare_tree_and_boulders_in_arid_landscape%2C_Samburu_National_Reserve%2C_Kenya.jpg Naked Mole-Rat photo Hard, dry soils hide labyrinths of tunnels that stay cooler than the surface. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/naked-mole-rat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/29/Heterocephalus_glaber_%286507324251%29.jpg Naked Mole-Rat photo Their natural range forms a narrow arc across the arid Horn of Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/naked-mole-rat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cf/Naked_Mole_Rat_Eating.jpg Naked Mole-Rat photo They chew underground roots and tubers, getting both food and water below ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/naked-mole-rat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c9/Naked_Molerats_004.jpg Naked Mole-Rat photo A colony works like a tiny underground society led by a breeding queen. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/naked-mole-rat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7c/Naked_Mole_Rats.jpg Naked Mole-Rat photo They cannot keep a high body temperature alone, so colony piles help stay warm. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/naked-mole-rat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/54/Arid_landscape_with_acacia_tree%2C_Samburu_National_Reserve%2C_Kenya.jpg Naked Mole-Rat photo Colonies dig huge tunnel cities under dry savanna and scrub in East Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/naked-mole-rat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/Naked_Mole-rat_%282011%29_by_Mehgan_Murphy._Original_from_Smithsonian%27s_National_Zoo._Digitally_enhanced_by_rawpixel._%2851128460864%29.jpg Naked Mole-Rat photo Naked mole-rats are nearly hairless rodents that live entirely underground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/naked-mole-rat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/Naked_Mole_Rat_%28Heterocephalus_glaber%29_%287662741774%29.jpg Naked Mole-Rat photo Wild colonies live in Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, and nearby dry landscapes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/naked-mole-rat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c1/Naked-Mole-Rat_extracted-on-white-background.jpg Naked Mole-Rat photo Adults are about the length of a mouse and usually weigh under two ounces. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/narwhal https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/Narwhal_tail_above_surface.jpg Narwhal photo Calves are born in summer and stay with their mothers for over a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/narwhal https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fd/Em_-_Monodon_monoceros_-_6.jpg Narwhal photo The tusk is an elongated left canine tooth with a left-hand spiral groove. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/narwhal https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ef/Em_-_Monodon_monoceros_-_5.jpg Narwhal photo Calves are about 5 feet long at birth and gain weight quickly on rich milk. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/narwhal https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c2/Monodon_monoceros_NOAA.jpg Narwhal photo Narwhals use echolocation to find fish and squid on the seafloor beneath ice. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/narwhal https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/59/Em_-_Monodon_monoceros_-_4.jpg Narwhal photo Only males grow the long tusk; females remain tuskless or grow a small stub. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/narwhal https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/67/Monodon_monoceros_range_in_ak.png Narwhal photo Narwhals depend on sea ice for access to prey and migration routes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/narwhal https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/Narwhal_distribution_map.png Narwhal photo Climate change and ship traffic are increasing threats across the narwhal's Arctic range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/narwhal https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/43/Narwhal_1_1995-06-10.jpg Narwhal photo Narwhals dive deep to feed on Greenland halibut, cod, and squid under the ice. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/narwhal https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Monodon_monoceros_pod.jpg Narwhal photo Narwhals form groups that can include dozens of animals moving together. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/narwhal https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a4/Em_-_Monodon_monoceros_-_7.jpg Narwhal photo About one in 500 males grows two tusks; females usually have no tusk. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/narwhal https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/39/Narwhal_at_ice_edge.jpg Narwhal photo Narwhals live in Arctic waters near sea ice, using open leads and polynyas to breathe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/narwhal https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Pod_Monodon_monoceros.jpg Narwhal photo Narwhals travel in groups and males carry a long spiral tusk that can reach 10 feet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/narwhal https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bf/Narwhal_distribution_map_%28cropped%29.png Narwhal photo Narwhals live in Arctic waters around Canada, Greenland, and Russia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/narwhal https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a4/Monodon_monoceros_MuMo.jpg Narwhal photo Adult narwhals reach 13 to 18 feet long, excluding the tusk. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ocean-sunfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-baby-01-1200.webp Ocean Sunfish photo Newly hatched sunfish larvae are minuscule and protected by a star-like spiky covering before growing into giant disks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ocean-sunfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-closeup-01-1200.webp Ocean Sunfish photo Their tough, scaleless skin is exceptionally thick and covered in mucus, often harboring numerous marine parasites. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ocean-sunfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-core-baby-01-1200.webp Ocean Sunfish photo Female sunfish can produce up to 300 million tiny eggs at a time—more than any other known vertebrate. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ocean-sunfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-core-diet-01-1200.webp Ocean Sunfish photo Because jellyfish are low in nutrients, sunfish must consume immense quantities daily to support their colossal bulk. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ocean-sunfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-core-family-01-1200.webp Ocean Sunfish photo The family Molidae includes several remarkable species of giant sunfishes adapted for oceanic drifting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ocean-sunfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Ocean Sunfish photo Sunfish frequently bask flat on their sides at the ocean surface to warm up after deep foraging dives. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ocean-sunfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-core-range-01-1200.webp Ocean Sunfish photo Plastic bags floating in the ocean are easily mistaken for jellyfish, presenting a major lethal ingestion hazard for sunfish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ocean-sunfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-diet-01-1200.webp Ocean Sunfish photo Their diet consists heavily of jellyfish, salps, small fish, and zooplankton sucked into their small beaked mouths. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ocean-sunfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-family-01-1200.webp Ocean Sunfish photo While commonly found cruising alone, sunfish occasionally gather in small groups at cleaning stations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ocean-sunfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Ocean Sunfish photo Instead of a regular tail fin, sunfish have a rounded, rudder-like clavus and swim by flapping their massive dorsal and anal fins. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ocean-sunfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-habitat-01-1200.webp Ocean Sunfish photo Ocean sunfish live in the pelagic zone of tropical and temperate oceans across the globe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ocean-sunfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-hero-01-1200.webp Ocean Sunfish photo The ocean sunfish, or Mola mola, is a massive, bizarrely shaped marine fish known for basking at the sea surface. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ocean-sunfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-range-01-1200.webp Ocean Sunfish photo They are highly migratory, crossing extensive oceanic distances to follow warm currents and prey concentrations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ocean-sunfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-size-01-1200.webp Ocean Sunfish photo As the heaviest bony fish in the world, large sunfish can reach 10 feet (3 meters) vertically and weigh over 4,000 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/octopus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-baby-01-1200.webp Octopus photo Baby octopuses hatch from eggs and drift briefly before settling on the seafloor. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/octopus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-closeup-01-1200.webp Octopus photo The common octopus is a clever sea animal with eight flexible arms. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/octopus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-core-baby-01-1200.webp Octopus photo Tiny hatchlings must avoid fish, crabs, and other ocean predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/octopus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-core-diet-01-1200.webp Octopus photo They pounce on prey and may use venom to subdue crabs and shellfish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/octopus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-core-family-01-1200.webp Octopus photo A mother octopus stops eating while she protects her eggs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/octopus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Octopus photo Caves, crevices, and discarded shells give octopuses safe hiding places. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/octopus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-core-range-01-1200.webp Octopus photo Pollution and overfishing affect octopus populations in heavily fished seas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/octopus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-diet-01-1200.webp Octopus photo Octopuses hunt crabs, shrimp, clams, and fish using stealth and speed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/octopus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-family-01-1200.webp Octopus photo Female octopuses guard their eggs carefully until they hatch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/octopus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Octopus photo Octopuses can change color and skin texture in seconds to hide or communicate. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/octopus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-habitat-01-1200.webp Octopus photo Octopuses live on rocky reefs, seagrass beds, and sandy ocean floors. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/octopus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-hero-01-1200.webp Octopus photo The common octopus is a clever sea animal with eight flexible arms. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/octopus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-range-01-1200.webp Octopus photo Common octopuses live in the eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean, and nearby seas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/octopus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-size-01-1200.webp Octopus photo An adult common octopus can spread its arms about 3 feet wide. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/okapi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b4/Okapi_and_son.jpg Okapi photo Okapi calves are born after about 14 months and stay hidden in vegetation for weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/okapi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/18/Okapia_johnstoni_15zz.jpg Okapi photo Large ears and a long prehensile tongue help okapis feed on leaves in dense forest shade. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/okapi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e8/Okapi_%28Okapia_johnstoni%29_2009-04-04_02.jpg Okapi photo Calves stay hidden in undergrowth for weeks while the mother feeds nearby. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/okapi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3a/Saint-Aignan_%28Loir-et-Cher%29._Okapi.jpg Okapi photo Okapis strip leaves and buds from shrubs using a long prehensile tongue. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/okapi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Okapia_johnstoni_6zz.jpg Okapi photo Okapis are mostly solitary and communicate through scent marks on forest trails. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/okapi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Okapi_%28Okapia_johnstoni%29_at_Jacksonville_Zoo.jpg Okapi photo Okapis need closed-canopy rainforest with dense understory plants for browsing cover. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/okapi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fd/Okapia_johnstoni_distribution_map_in_DR_Congo.png Okapi photo Wild okapis survive only in fragmented rainforest blocks in eastern DRC. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/okapi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1f/Eating_okapi_%2841003101011%29.jpg Okapi photo Okapis browse leaves, buds, and fruits from more than 100 plant species in the forest understory. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/okapi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/90/Okapi_%28okapia_johnstoni%29%2C_Dou%C3%A9-la-Fontaine.jpg Okapi photo Okapis are mostly solitary, though mothers and calves stay together for over a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/okapi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/Okapia_johnstoni_7zz.jpg Okapi photo The okapi's striped legs may help calves follow their mother through dim forest light. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/okapi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c1/Giraffidae_Okapia_johnstoni_3.2.jpg Okapi photo Wild okapis live in closed-canopy rainforests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/okapi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e1/Okapi_%28Okapia_johnstoni%29.jpg Okapi photo Okapis have zebra-like white stripes on the hind legs and a dark reddish-brown body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/okapi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e1/Okapia_johnstoni_12zz.jpg Okapi photo Today okapis survive only in lowland and montane rainforests of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/okapi https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b6/Okapia_johnstoni_-Marwell_Wildlife%2C_Hampshire%2C_England-8a.jpg Okapi photo Adult okapis stand about 4 to 5 feet at the shoulder and weigh 450 to 800 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orangutan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-baby-01-1200.webp Orangutan photo Baby orangutans stay with their mothers for many years while learning to climb. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orangutan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-closeup-01-1200.webp Orangutan photo Orangutans have expressive faces and use many sounds and gestures to communicate. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orangutan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-core-baby-01-1200.webp Orangutan photo Infants hold tightly while mothers climb, swing, and gather food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orangutan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-core-diet-01-1200.webp Orangutan photo Fruit is a favorite food when trees are fruiting in the forest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orangutan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-core-family-01-1200.webp Orangutan photo Young orangutans learn forest skills by watching their mothers for years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orangutan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Orangutan photo Tall rainforest trees give orangutans food, travel routes, and safe sleeping sites. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orangutan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-core-range-01-1200.webp Orangutan photo Orangutans live only on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra in Southeast Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orangutan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-diet-01-1200.webp Orangutan photo Orangutans eat fruit, leaves, bark, and other forest plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orangutan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-family-01-1200.webp Orangutan photo Mother orangutans carry and protect infants as they move through the canopy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orangutan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Orangutan photo Orangutans build fresh leafy nests in trees to sleep in almost every night. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orangutan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-habitat-01-1200.webp Orangutan photo Bornean orangutans live in tropical rainforests on the island of Borneo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orangutan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-hero-01-1200.webp Orangutan photo Orangutans are great apes with long red hair and very long arms for climbing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orangutan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-range-01-1200.webp Orangutan photo Orangutans live only on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra in Southeast Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orangutan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-size-01-1200.webp Orangutan photo Adult male orangutans can weigh more than 200 pounds and have an arm span over 7 feet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orca https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-baby-01-1200.webp Orca photo A young orca stays close to its mother while learning to swim and surface. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orca https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-closeup-01-1200.webp Orca photo A tall dorsal fin helps make an adult orca easy to recognize. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orca https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-core-baby-01-1200.webp Orca photo Orca calves stay near adults while learning how the pod moves and hunts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orca https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Orca photo An orca must surface regularly to breathe through its blowhole. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orca https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-core-diet-01-1200.webp Orca photo Some orca pods specialize in marine mammals and hunt with teamwork. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orca https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-core-family-01-1200.webp Orca photo Pod members stay connected for years and learn from older relatives. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orca https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Orca photo Orcas are adapted to life in open water and coastal seas across the globe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orca https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-core-range-01-1200.webp Orca photo Different orca populations travel through very large ocean ranges. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orca https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-diet-01-1200.webp Orca photo Orcas often cooperate to catch prey in the sea. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orca https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-family-01-1200.webp Orca photo Family pods help orcas hunt, communicate, and protect calves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orca https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Orca photo Orcas can burst partly out of the water in a behavior called breaching. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orca https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-habitat-01-1200.webp Orca photo Orcas use both coastal waters and the open ocean in many parts of the world. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orca https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-hero-01-1200.webp Orca photo Orcas are the largest members of the dolphin family. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orca https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-range-01-1200.webp Orca photo Orcas live from polar seas to temperate coasts around the world. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/orca https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-size-01-1200.webp Orca photo Large male orcas can grow much longer than most other dolphins. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ostrich https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-baby-01-1200.webp Ostrich photo Ostrich chicks hatch from large eggs and can walk and run within days. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ostrich https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-closeup-01-1200.webp Ostrich photo Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal, which helps them spot danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ostrich https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-core-baby-01-1200.webp Ostrich photo Chicks have striped feathers that help them hide in tall grass. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ostrich https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-core-diet-01-1200.webp Ostrich photo They swallow small stones to help grind food in their stomach. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ostrich https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-core-family-01-1200.webp Ostrich photo Several adults may help protect a group of chicks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ostrich https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Ostrich photo Open plains let ostriches see predators from far away. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ostrich https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-core-range-01-1200.webp Ostrich photo Habitat loss and fencing have reduced ostrich numbers in some areas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ostrich https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-diet-01-1200.webp Ostrich photo Ostriches eat seeds, grasses, flowers, and insects they find while foraging. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ostrich https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-family-01-1200.webp Ostrich photo Parents guard chicks together and teach them to find food and water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ostrich https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Ostrich photo Ostriches are the fastest birds on land and can sprint faster than 40 miles per hour. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ostrich https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-habitat-01-1200.webp Ostrich photo Ostriches live on dry grasslands, savannas, and semi-deserts across much of Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ostrich https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-hero-01-1200.webp Ostrich photo Ostriches are the largest birds on Earth and live on African grasslands and savannas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ostrich https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-range-01-1200.webp Ostrich photo Common ostriches live in many parts of Africa, from the Sahel south to South Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ostrich https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-size-01-1200.webp Ostrich photo Ostriches can stand about 7 to 9 feet tall and weigh up to 320 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/otter https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-baby-01-1200.webp Otter photo A sea otter pup stays very close to its mother while she keeps it warm and safe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/otter https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-closeup-01-1200.webp Otter photo Sensitive whiskers help sea otters detect prey underwater. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/otter https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-core-baby-01-1200.webp Otter photo A newborn sea otter pup floats because its fur traps so much air. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/otter https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Otter photo Dense fur keeps cold ocean water away from a sea otter's skin. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/otter https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-core-diet-01-1200.webp Otter photo Sea otters often break open shellfish while floating on their backs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/otter https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-core-family-01-1200.webp Otter photo Rafts help sea otters rest near one another in moving water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/otter https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Otter photo Sea otters depend on healthy coastal ecosystems close to shore. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/otter https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-core-range-01-1200.webp Otter photo Sea otters survive best where healthy kelp-rich coasts still provide food and shelter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/otter https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-diet-01-1200.webp Otter photo Sea otters eat shellfish and other marine animals while floating on the surface. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/otter https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-family-01-1200.webp Otter photo Sea otters sometimes rest in floating groups called rafts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/otter https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Otter photo Sea otters are famous for using rocks to crack open hard shells. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/otter https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-habitat-01-1200.webp Otter photo Kelp forests give sea otters shelter and a place to anchor while resting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/otter https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-hero-01-1200.webp Otter photo Sea otters float on their backs and spend much of life near the coast. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/otter https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-range-01-1200.webp Otter photo Sea otters live along cold North Pacific coasts where food is plentiful. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/otter https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-size-01-1200.webp Otter photo A sea otter has a long body, webbed feet, and dense fur instead of thick blubber. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/owl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-baby-01-1200.webp Owl photo Owl chicks hatch helpless and depend on parents for warmth and food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/owl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-closeup-01-1200.webp Owl photo Large eyes and facial disks help owls gather sound and see in low light. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/owl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-core-baby-01-1200.webp Owl photo Young owls practice flapping and hopping on branches before their first flight. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/owl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-core-diet-01-1200.webp Owl photo They hunt at night, using hearing and sight to locate prey in darkness. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/owl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-core-family-01-1200.webp Owl photo Both parents bring food to the nest while chicks grow flight feathers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/owl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Owl photo These adaptable owls nest in trees, cliffs, and old nests left by other birds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/owl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-core-range-01-1200.webp Owl photo Great horned owls are widespread and not considered endangered across most of their range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/owl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-diet-01-1200.webp Owl photo Owls are carnivores that catch rabbits, rats, birds, and other small animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/owl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-family-01-1200.webp Owl photo Parents feed chicks for weeks until the young owls learn to hunt on their own. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/owl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Owl photo Owls fly almost silently because special feathers muffle the sound of their wings. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/owl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-habitat-01-1200.webp Owl photo Owls live in forests, woodlands, deserts, and even city parks across the Americas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/owl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-hero-01-1200.webp Owl photo Great horned owls are powerful night hunters with sharp talons and excellent hearing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/owl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-range-01-1200.webp Owl photo Great horned owls live from Canada and Alaska south through the Americas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/owl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-size-01-1200.webp Owl photo Great horned owls are one of the largest owls in the Americas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pangolin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/Mother_Pangolin_and_baby_pangolin_-_Pangolin_Rescue_Center%2C_Cuc_Phuong_National_Park%2C_Vietnam_%2837627416742%29.jpg Pangolin photo Pangolin pups are born with soft scales that harden within days and cling to the mother. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pangolin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/Manis_javanica_14708922.jpg Pangolin photo Small eyes, a keen sense of smell, and sealed nostrils help pangolins hunt insects at night. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pangolin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ec/COLLECTIE_TROPENMUSEUM_Een_Javaans_schubdier_%28Manis_javanica%29_TMnr_60051216.jpg Pangolin photo Pups are born with soft scales that harden within days and cling to the mother. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pangolin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/Manis_javanica_Detail_Mus%C3%A9e_d%27Histoire_Naturelle_Tournai_27122015_1.jpg Pangolin photo Strong claws open ant and termite nests so the sticky tongue can collect prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pangolin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f2/T%C3%AA_t%C3%AA_Java.JPG Pangolin photo Adult pangolins are solitary and usually meet only during the breeding season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pangolin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/Manis_javanica_544775181.jpg Pangolin photo Pangolins rest by day in burrows and forage at night in tropical forest leaf litter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pangolin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d9/Manis_ranges.png Pangolin photo Asian pangolin populations have declined sharply from poaching across their native range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pangolin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/93/Manis_javanica_I.jpg Pangolin photo Pangolins dig into ant and termite nests, then lick up prey with tongues longer than their bodies. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pangolin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bc/Sleeping_Manis_javanisis_at_night_safari.jpg Pangolin photo Pangolins are mostly solitary, but mothers carry pups on their tails for several months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pangolin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/64/Manis_palaeojavanica_and_javanica.jpg Pangolin photo Pangolin scales are made of keratin—the same protein found in human fingernails and hair. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pangolin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/Pangolin_borneo.jpg Pangolin photo Pangolins use forests and grasslands where ant and termite colonies are abundant. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pangolin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9d/Trenggiling_Sunda_Sunda_Pangolin_Manis_javanica.jpg Pangolin photo Pangolins are covered in hard keratin scales and are the only scaly mammals alive today. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pangolin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fd/Sunda_Pangolin_area.png Pangolin photo Asian pangolins range from India and southern China through mainland and island Southeast Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pangolin https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a8/Manis_javanica.jpg Pangolin photo Most Asian pangolins weigh 4 to 7 pounds and measure about 2 to 3 feet including the tail. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/parrot https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-baby-01-1200.webp Parrot photo Macaw chicks hatch in tree cavities and depend on parents for months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/parrot https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-closeup-01-1200.webp Parrot photo Their strong hooked beaks crack open hard nuts and seeds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/parrot https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-core-baby-01-1200.webp Parrot photo Young macaws stay with their parents until they learn to find food alone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/parrot https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-core-diet-01-1200.webp Parrot photo They use their feet like hands to hold food while they eat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/parrot https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-core-family-01-1200.webp Parrot photo Both parents help feed and protect their chicks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/parrot https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Parrot photo Old trees with hollow trunks are essential for macaw nesting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/parrot https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-core-range-01-1200.webp Parrot photo The scarlet macaw's vivid plumage makes it one of the most recognizable birds in Central and South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/parrot https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-diet-01-1200.webp Parrot photo Macaws eat fruits, nuts, seeds, and flowers found in the forest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/parrot https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-family-01-1200.webp Parrot photo Macaw pairs often stay together and may use the same nest year after year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/parrot https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Parrot photo Macaws can fly long distances and call loudly across the rainforest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/parrot https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-habitat-01-1200.webp Parrot photo Macaws live in tropical rainforests and fly above the forest canopy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/parrot https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-hero-01-1200.webp Parrot photo Scarlet macaws are large, colorful parrots of Central and South American rainforests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/parrot https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-range-01-1200.webp Parrot photo Scarlet macaws range from southern Mexico through Central America to the Amazon. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/parrot https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-size-01-1200.webp Parrot photo Scarlet macaws can grow more than 2 feet long including their tail feathers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peacock https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-baby-01-1200.webp Peacock photo Peachicks hatch with dull brown feathers for camouflage and only grow their spectacular tail feathers at around 3 years old. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peacock https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-closeup-01-1200.webp Peacock photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Peacock's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peacock https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-core-baby-01-1200.webp Peacock photo Baby Peacocks must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peacock https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-core-diet-01-1200.webp Peacock photo Peacocks are omnivorous, foraging on the ground for seeds, grains, berries, insects, and small reptiles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peacock https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-core-family-01-1200.webp Peacock photo While often solitary, some Peacocks interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peacock https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Peacock photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peacock https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-core-range-01-1200.webp Peacock photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peacock https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-diet-01-1200.webp Peacock photo Peacocks are omnivores, pecking at seeds, berries, insects, and small reptiles as they walk through forests and grasslands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peacock https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-family-01-1200.webp Peacock photo While often solitary, some Peacocks interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peacock https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Peacock photo Did you know that the Peacock has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peacock https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-habitat-01-1200.webp Peacock photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peacock https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-hero-01-1200.webp Peacock photo Male peafowls are famous for their brilliant plumage and spectacular courtship displays. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peacock https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-range-01-1200.webp Peacock photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peacock https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-size-01-1200.webp Peacock photo The size of a Peacock can vary depending on its age and environment. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/penguin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-baby-01-1200.webp Penguin photo Penguin chicks hatch covered in fluffy down that keeps them warm. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/penguin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-closeup-01-1200.webp Penguin photo A penguin's stiff wings work like flippers for powerful underwater swimming. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/penguin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-core-baby-01-1200.webp Penguin photo Young king penguins wear thick brown down before growing waterproof adult feathers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/penguin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Penguin photo Dense feathers and a layer of fat help emperor penguins survive Antarctic cold. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/penguin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-core-diet-01-1200.webp Penguin photo Adult penguins store fish and krill in their stomachs to feed chicks later. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/penguin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-core-family-01-1200.webp Penguin photo Thousands of penguins may nest together in loud, busy colonies. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/penguin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Penguin photo Rocky shores and cold seas give penguins safe nesting sites near rich fishing grounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/penguin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-core-range-01-1200.webp Penguin photo Some penguin species breed as far north as the Galápagos Islands near the equator. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/penguin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-diet-01-1200.webp Penguin photo Penguins are carnivores that catch fish, krill, and squid in cold ocean water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/penguin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-family-01-1200.webp Penguin photo Many penguin parents share duties guarding chicks and finding food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/penguin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Penguin photo Penguins can burst out of the water and land on ice—a move called porpoising. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/penguin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-habitat-01-1200.webp Penguin photo Penguins nest on rocky coasts, ice shelves, and sub-Antarctic islands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/penguin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-hero-01-1200.webp Penguin photo Emperor penguins are the tallest penguin species and live in Antarctica. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/penguin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-range-01-1200.webp Penguin photo Wild penguins live only in the Southern Hemisphere, from Antarctica to southern coasts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/penguin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-size-01-1200.webp Penguin photo King penguins stand about three feet tall, smaller than emperor penguins. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peregrine-falcon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-baby-01-1200.webp Peregrine Falcon photo Peregrine falcon chicks, called eyases, are born covered in fluffy white down. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peregrine-falcon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-closeup-01-1200.webp Peregrine Falcon photo Their large eyes are specially protected by a third eyelid to help them see clearly during fast flights. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peregrine-falcon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-core-baby-01-1200.webp Peregrine Falcon photo Chicks grow rapidly and are ready to fly about 40 days after hatching. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peregrine-falcon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-core-diet-01-1200.webp Peregrine Falcon photo They require high-protein diets to maintain their high-energy flight style. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peregrine-falcon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-core-family-01-1200.webp Peregrine Falcon photo Falcons guard their nesting territories aggressively against other birds of prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peregrine-falcon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Peregrine Falcon photo High cliff ledges protect their nests from land predators like foxes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peregrine-falcon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-core-range-01-1200.webp Peregrine Falcon photo Their long-distance migrations are among the longest of any North American bird. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peregrine-falcon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-diet-01-1200.webp Peregrine Falcon photo As carnivores, peregrine falcons hunt other birds, catching them mid-air in high-speed dives. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peregrine-falcon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-family-01-1200.webp Peregrine Falcon photo Falcons mate for life and return to the same nesting site, called an eyrie, every year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peregrine-falcon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Peregrine Falcon photo When diving for prey, they fold their wings and tuck their legs, acting like an aerodynamic missile. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peregrine-falcon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-habitat-01-1200.webp Peregrine Falcon photo They live in open habitats, nesting on high cliffs, mountains, and even skyscrapers in cities. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peregrine-falcon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-hero-01-1200.webp Peregrine Falcon photo The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal in the world, capable of diving at over 200 mph. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peregrine-falcon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-range-01-1200.webp Peregrine Falcon photo Peregrine falcons are found on every continent except Antarctica, making them one of the most widespread birds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peregrine-falcon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-size-01-1200.webp Peregrine Falcon photo They are medium-sized birds, with a wingspan of about 3 to 4 feet (90 to 120 cm). https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/platypus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-baby-01-1200.webp Platypus photo Baby platypuses are called puggles and hatch from eggs before nursing from their mother. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/platypus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-closeup-01-1200.webp Platypus photo A platypus uses its rubbery bill to detect prey underwater with electric signals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/platypus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-core-baby-01-1200.webp Platypus photo Puggles nurse from milk patches on the mother's belly because platypuses have no teats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/platypus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-core-diet-01-1200.webp Platypus photo They close their eyes and ears underwater and rely on their bill to find food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/platypus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-core-family-01-1200.webp Platypus photo Mothers seal puggles inside riverbank burrows for protection after hatching. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/platypus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Platypus photo Healthy riverbanks with burrows and clean water are essential for platypus survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/platypus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-core-range-01-1200.webp Platypus photo Pollution, drought, and habitat damage threaten platypus populations in some rivers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/platypus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-diet-01-1200.webp Platypus photo Platypuses hunt underwater for insects, worms, and small animals in river mud. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/platypus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-family-01-1200.webp Platypus photo Female platypuses raise young in burrows dug along riverbanks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/platypus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Platypus photo Male platypuses have venomous spurs on their hind legs used during fights. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/platypus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-habitat-01-1200.webp Platypus photo Platypuses live along freshwater rivers, streams, and lakes in eastern Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/platypus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-hero-01-1200.webp Platypus photo Platypuses are unusual egg-laying mammals with bills, webbed feet, and waterproof fur. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/platypus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-range-01-1200.webp Platypus photo Platypuses live in eastern Australia and Tasmania along cool freshwater streams. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/platypus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-size-01-1200.webp Platypus photo Adult platypuses are about 1 to 2 feet long and weigh 2 to 5 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/poison-dart-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/05/Dendrobates_tinctorius_159116948.jpg Poison Dart Frog photo After metamorphosis, tiny froglets keep the bold warning colors of adults. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/poison-dart-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b5/Dendrobates_tinctorius%2C_Blue_poison_dart_frog.jpg Poison Dart Frog photo Bright aposematic colors warn predators that the frog’s skin carries toxins. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/poison-dart-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a8/Dyeing_dart_frog_%28Dendrobates_tinctorius%29.jpg Poison Dart Frog photo Froglets leave bromeliad pools only after legs and lungs are ready. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/poison-dart-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cc/Dendrobates_tinctorius_-_Karlsruhe_Zoo_01.jpg Poison Dart Frog photo Leaf-litter ants and mites supply both food and toxin precursors. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/poison-dart-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e6/Dendrobates_tinctorius_-_Karlsruhe_Zoo_03.jpg Poison Dart Frog photo Males stay with the clutch and later ferry tadpoles one by one to water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/poison-dart-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/82/French_Guiana_%2810.3897-zookeys.764.25108%29_Figure_35.jpg Poison Dart Frog photo Humid rainforest litter and plant axils create microhabitats for dart frogs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/poison-dart-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Dendrobates_tinctorius_-_Wilhelma.jpg Poison Dart Frog photo The species is endemic to humid forests of Suriname, French Guiana, Guyana, and Brazil. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/poison-dart-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Dendrobates_tinctorius_-_Karlsruhe_Zoo_05.jpg Poison Dart Frog photo Wild poison dart frogs hunt tiny ants, mites, and other forest litter arthropods. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/poison-dart-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/Dendrobates-tinctorius-Epipedobates-tricolor.jpg Poison Dart Frog photo Males often care for eggs and carry tadpoles to water-filled bromeliads. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/poison-dart-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2c/Dyeing_dart_frog_%28Dendrobates_tinctorius%29_%2823985427211%29.jpg Poison Dart Frog photo Wild toxicity comes from alkaloids in the ants and mites these frogs eat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/poison-dart-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/Guyanese_Rainforest_%2840028439622%29.jpg Poison Dart Frog photo Poison dart frogs live in humid Guiana Shield rainforests near streams and leaf litter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/poison-dart-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6f/Dendrobates_azureus_%28Dendrobates_tinctorius%29_Edit.jpg Poison Dart Frog photo The dyeing poison dart frog includes the famous blue azureus morph. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/poison-dart-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d9/French_Guiana_%2810.3897-zookeys.764.25108%29_Figure_34.jpg Poison Dart Frog photo Dendrobates tinctorius ranges across the Guiana Shield of northeastern South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/poison-dart-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f2/Poison_Dart_Frog_%28Dendrobates_tinctorius%29.jpg Poison Dart Frog photo Adult dyeing poison dart frogs reach about 1.5 to 2 inches in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/polar-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-baby-01-1200.webp Polar Bear photo Polar bear cubs are born in winter dens and stay with their mother for years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/polar-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-closeup-01-1200.webp Polar Bear photo A polar bear's keen sense of smell helps it find seals beneath the snow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/polar-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-core-baby-01-1200.webp Polar Bear photo Cubs learn to walk on ice and follow their mother across the frozen ocean. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/polar-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-core-diet-01-1200.webp Polar Bear photo They wait by seal breathing holes or break into snow dens to catch prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/polar-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-core-family-01-1200.webp Polar Bear photo Mothers fiercely protect cubs and may go months without eating while nursing in a den. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/polar-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Polar Bear photo Sea ice is the main platform polar bears use to hunt seals and travel. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/polar-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-core-range-01-1200.webp Polar Bear photo Polar bears are listed as Vulnerable because warming climate is melting their sea ice habitat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/polar-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-diet-01-1200.webp Polar Bear photo Polar bears are carnivores that mainly hunt seals at breathing holes in the ice. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/polar-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-family-01-1200.webp Polar Bear photo A mother polar bear teaches her cubs how to survive on sea ice. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/polar-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Polar Bear photo Polar bears are strong swimmers and may cross miles of open ocean between ice floes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/polar-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-habitat-01-1200.webp Polar Bear photo Polar bears depend on Arctic sea ice to travel and hunt seals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/polar-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-hero-01-1200.webp Polar Bear photo Polar bears are huge Arctic hunters built for life on sea ice. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/polar-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-range-01-1200.webp Polar Bear photo Polar bears live in the Arctic across Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Norway, and Russia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/polar-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-size-01-1200.webp Polar Bear photo Adult male polar bears can weigh over 1,500 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/porcupine https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/Porcupette_in_full_defensive_mode.jpg Porcupine photo A baby porcupine is called a porcupette and is born with soft quills that harden within hours. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/porcupine https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/Crazy_eyes_the_porcupine.jpg Porcupine photo Strong claws and a stout body help porcupines climb trees despite their heavy quills. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/porcupine https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/Baby_North_American_porcupine_standing_on_log_-_DPLA_-_8a66523d503a616dcf2aa17153cef02a.jpg Porcupine photo Porcupettes can climb soon after birth and follow their mother for several months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/porcupine https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/Urson_%28Zoo_Hoyerswerda%29_%284%29.jpg Porcupine photo In winter, porcupines survive mainly on bark, twigs, and evergreen needles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/porcupine https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f9/Awakened_from_Slumber_%287468686864%29.jpg Porcupine photo After mating, a female raises her single porcupette alone without help from the male. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/porcupine https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0f/Porcupine_in_Tree_%2850862928908%29.jpg Porcupine photo Despite their bulk, North American porcupines are agile climbers that feed high in the canopy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/porcupine https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/Erethizon_dorsatum_1.jpg Porcupine photo Canada and Alaska hold some of the densest populations across the species' northern range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/porcupine https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/MainePorcupine.JPG Porcupine photo In warm months porcupines eat grasses, leaves, buds, and other soft plant foods. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/porcupine https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/Tree_Climbing_Porcupines.jpg Porcupine photo Porcupines are usually solitary, though mother and young may stay near each other for months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/porcupine https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Porcupine_%287f470ad0-5e17-4626-9b12-c6601dd82d18%29.jpg Porcupine photo Porcupines cannot shoot their quills, but barbed tips lodge easily in an attacker that gets too close. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/porcupine https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2b/An_Overhead_Hazard_%288510289559%29.jpg Porcupine photo Porcupines spend much of their time in trees across northern forests of Canada and the United States. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/porcupine https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/48/North_American_porcupine_at_Seedskadee_National_Wildlife_Refuge_%2851670160338%29.jpg Porcupine photo North American porcupines are large nocturnal rodents covered in thousands of barbed quills. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/porcupine https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/eb/Porcupine_just_off_dirt_road_between_Old_Man_McMullen_Pond_and_Wapato_Pond_in_Great_Mountain_Forest.jpg Porcupine photo The species ranges from Alaska and Canada through much of the western and northeastern United States. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/porcupine https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c4/Urson_Erethizon_dorsatum_Tiergarten_Sch%C3%B6nbrunn_Wien_2014_a.jpg Porcupine photo Adult North American porcupines are about the size of a small dog and can weigh over 20 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/praying-mantis https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-baby-01-1200.webp Praying Mantis photo Baby mantises hatch from a hard, protective egg case called an ootheca. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/praying-mantis https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-closeup-01-1200.webp Praying Mantis photo A mantis has large eyes and a flexible neck that allows it to turn its head 180 degrees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/praying-mantis https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-core-baby-01-1200.webp Praying Mantis photo Hundreds of tiny nymphs hatch from a single ootheca in spring. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/praying-mantis https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-core-diet-01-1200.webp Praying Mantis photo They are ambush predators, standing motionless until prey comes close. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/praying-mantis https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-core-family-01-1200.webp Praying Mantis photo European mantises are solitary animals and defend their hunting territory. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/praying-mantis https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Praying Mantis photo Meadows and home gardens provide a perfect habitat for hunting prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/praying-mantis https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-core-range-01-1200.webp Praying Mantis photo They have successfully adapted to many climates worldwide. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/praying-mantis https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-diet-01-1200.webp Praying Mantis photo As carnivores, mantises eat other insects and are excellent garden helpers by controlling pests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/praying-mantis https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-family-01-1200.webp Praying Mantis photo Young mantises, or nymphs, look just like adults but are much smaller and lack wings. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/praying-mantis https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Praying Mantis photo Mantises use camouflage to hide from birds and frogs, as well as to sneak up on prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/praying-mantis https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-habitat-01-1200.webp Praying Mantis photo They live in warm grasslands, meadows, and gardens where they can easily blend in. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/praying-mantis https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-hero-01-1200.webp Praying Mantis photo Praying mantises are named for their unique front legs, which they fold as if praying. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/praying-mantis https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-range-01-1200.webp Praying Mantis photo Praying mantises can be found on several continents, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/praying-mantis https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-size-01-1200.webp Praying Mantis photo Adult European mantises grow to about 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm) in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pronghorn https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/af/Pronghorn_Fawn_Looking_at_Me.jpg Pronghorn photo A newborn pronghorn is called a fawn and hides quietly in tall grass. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pronghorn https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/74/Pronghorn_%2853663282594%29.jpg Pronghorn photo Huge eyes give pronghorns nearly panoramic vision across open plains. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pronghorn https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/Pronghorn_Fawn_Hiding_in_Prairie_1.jpg Pronghorn photo Hiding and silence protect fawns better than speed in their first days. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pronghorn https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e4/Scenic_view_of_several_pronghorn_grazing_in_forefront_with_hills.jpg Pronghorn photo Forbs and sagebrush often matter more than pure grass in a pronghorn diet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pronghorn https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c3/Pronghorn_Female_Doe_and_Fawn_03.jpg Pronghorn photo A doe may birth twins, and both stay cryptic until strong enough to run. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pronghorn https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6a/Pronghorn_Females_Grazing.jpg Pronghorn photo Open grassland lets pronghorns see predators early and escape at high speed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pronghorn https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a3/Antilocapra_americana.jpg Pronghorn photo Today pronghorns hold strongholds on western grasslands and sagebrush flats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pronghorn https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/81/North_American_pronghorn_buck_grazing_%28f40981e9-61f5-40ac-bbbd-10d1a695db4f%29.jpg Pronghorn photo Pronghorns are herbivores that browse sagebrush, forbs, and tender grasses. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pronghorn https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/28/Pronghorn_with_fawn%2C_Lamar_Valley_%2833640725962%29.jpg Pronghorn photo Does return often to nurse, then leave fawns hidden from coyotes and eagles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pronghorn https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Pronghorn_Fawn_Jumping.jpg Pronghorn photo Even young pronghorns can outrun most predators once they start running. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pronghorn https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e5/Antilocapra_americana_%28Pronghorn%2C_North_End%29_%2812%29.jpg Pronghorn photo Pronghorns need wide open grasslands and sagebrush to spot danger and run. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pronghorn https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ea/Pronghorn_Yellowstone.jpg Pronghorn photo Pronghorns are the fastest land mammals in the Americas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pronghorn https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1e/Antelope_%28Pronghorn%29_in_Wyoming.jpg Pronghorn photo Wild pronghorns still range across prairies from Canada to northern Mexico. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pronghorn https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/10/Antilocapra_americana_female_%28Wyoming%2C_2012%29.jpg Pronghorn photo Adults stand about 3 feet tall at the shoulder and weigh 90 to 150 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pufferfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-baby-01-1200.webp Pufferfish photo Young pufferfish drift in the ocean as larvae before settling on reefs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pufferfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-closeup-01-1200.webp Pufferfish photo Pufferfish have beak-like teeth for crunching hard reef foods. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pufferfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-core-baby-01-1200.webp Pufferfish photo Juveniles must learn which reef foods are safe to eat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pufferfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-core-diet-01-1200.webp Pufferfish photo Strong jaws help them bite through sponges and shelled prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pufferfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-core-family-01-1200.webp Pufferfish photo Some pufferfish can change color between lighter and darker patterns. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pufferfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Pufferfish photo Healthy coral reefs give pufferfish food, shelter, and places to hide. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pufferfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-core-range-01-1200.webp Pufferfish photo Many pufferfish also carry toxins that make them dangerous to eat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pufferfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-diet-01-1200.webp Pufferfish photo Pufferfish eat algae, sponges, and small invertebrates on the reef. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pufferfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-family-01-1200.webp Pufferfish photo Pufferfish usually live alone but may gather where food is plentiful. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pufferfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Pufferfish photo Pufferfish can puff up with water to look too big for predators to swallow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pufferfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-habitat-01-1200.webp Pufferfish photo Guinea fowl pufferfish live on coral reefs in the Pacific and Indian oceans. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pufferfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-hero-01-1200.webp Pufferfish photo Guinea fowl pufferfish are colorful reef fish that can puff up when threatened. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pufferfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-range-01-1200.webp Pufferfish photo Guinea fowl pufferfish range from Mexico to the Galápagos and across the Indo-Pacific. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pufferfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-size-01-1200.webp Pufferfish photo Adult guinea fowl pufferfish can grow about 1 foot long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/quokka https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/Quokka_with_joey_on_Rottnest_Island%2C_April_2026_05.jpg Quokka photo A quokka joey rides in the pouch for months before exploring nearby scrub. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/quokka https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/40/Quokka_%28Setonix_brachyurus%29_%2827725086285%29.jpg Quokka photo Short muzzle and mobile ears help quokkas listen for predators while browsing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/quokka https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6e/Quokka_with_joey_on_Rottnest_Island%2C_April_2026_06.jpg Quokka photo Joeys graduate from permanent pouch life to short ground trips, then full independence. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/quokka https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bf/Setonix_brachyurus_1.jpg Quokka photo Leaves, grasses, and succulent stems supply water as well as calories. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/quokka https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d7/Quokka_with_joey_on_Rottnest_Island%2C_April_2026_01.jpg Quokka photo Outside mating and pouch care, adults often forage alone or in loose groups. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/quokka https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/91/Setonix_brachyurus_%2828212889829%29.jpg Quokka photo Dense shrubs give shade, shelter, and plant food on predator-free islands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/quokka https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c0/The_range_of_the_Quokka.png Quokka photo Mainland numbers are patchy; islands hold some of the best-known populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/quokka https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a0/Rottnest_Quokka_2004_SeanMcClean.jpg Quokka photo Quokkas are herbivores that nibble grasses, leaves, stems, and island shrubs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/quokka https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/Quokka_with_joey_on_Rottnest_Island%2C_April_2026_03.jpg Quokka photo Mothers raise a single joey at a time, keeping the young close as it leaves the pouch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/quokka https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dc/Quokka-WA.jpg Quokka photo Their facial muscles create a smile-like look that made quokkas famous in tourist photos. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/quokka https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/Jarrah_Forest_En.jpeg Quokka photo Mainland quokkas use dense southwestern forests and thickets where cover stays moist. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/quokka https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fa/Setonix_brachyurus_%2839991868901%29.jpg Quokka photo Quokkas are small macropods famous for their calm, rounded faces on Rottnest Island. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/quokka https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f5/Quokka_area.png Quokka photo Quokkas are endemic to southwestern Australia, including Rottnest and nearby islands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/quokka https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/Setonix_brachyurus_4.jpg Quokka photo Adult quokkas are about the size of a domestic cat, roughly 40 to 54 centimeters long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/raccoon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-baby-01-1200.webp Raccoon photo Baby raccoons called kits are born in spring and stay with their mother. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/raccoon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-closeup-01-1200.webp Raccoon photo Raccoons have sensitive front paws that help them feel and grab food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/raccoon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-core-baby-01-1200.webp Raccoon photo Kits open their eyes after a few weeks and soon leave the den. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/raccoon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-core-diet-01-1200.webp Raccoon photo They often wash food in water, which is how they got the name raccoon. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/raccoon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-core-family-01-1200.webp Raccoon photo Kits learn to climb and hunt by following their mother at night. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/raccoon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Raccoon photo Raccoons thrive in forests but also adapt to parks and neighborhoods. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/raccoon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-core-range-01-1200.webp Raccoon photo Raccoons introduced to other regions can become pests without natural predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/raccoon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-diet-01-1200.webp Raccoon photo Raccoons eat fruit, nuts, insects, fish, and food they find near people. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/raccoon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-family-01-1200.webp Raccoon photo A mother raccoon may lead several kits while teaching them to find food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/raccoon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Raccoon photo Raccoons are famous for raiding trash cans and solving food puzzles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/raccoon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-habitat-01-1200.webp Raccoon photo Raccoons are famous for appearing to wash their food in water, though they are actually softening it to better feel for inedible parts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/raccoon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-hero-01-1200.webp Raccoon photo Raccoons are clever mammals known for their black mask and bushy ringed tail. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/raccoon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-range-01-1200.webp Raccoon photo Raccoons live from Canada and the United States south into Central America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/raccoon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-size-01-1200.webp Raccoon photo Adult raccoons are about the size of a small dog, roughly 2 feet long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lionfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-baby-01-1200.webp Red Lionfish photo Baby lionfish are born in open water and gradually drift to coral reefs, where they learn to ambush prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lionfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-closeup-01-1200.webp Red Lionfish photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Lionfish's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lionfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-core-baby-01-1200.webp Red Lionfish photo https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lionfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-core-diet-01-1200.webp Red Lionfish photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Lionfish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lionfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-core-family-01-1200.webp Red Lionfish photo Lionfish are solitary hunters but may gather where prey is abundant. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lionfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Red Lionfish photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lionfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-core-range-01-1200.webp Red Lionfish photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lionfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-diet-01-1200.webp Red Lionfish photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Lionfish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lionfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-family-01-1200.webp Red Lionfish photo Lionfish often hover slowly above reefs while they search for small fish and shrimp. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lionfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Red Lionfish photo Did you know that the Lionfish has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lionfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-habitat-01-1200.webp Red Lionfish photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lionfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-hero-01-1200.webp Red Lionfish photo Lionfish raise their long venomous spines as a warning to predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lionfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-range-01-1200.webp Red Lionfish photo https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lionfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-size-01-1200.webp Red Lionfish photo The lionfish fans out its ornate pectoral fins as a warning display to deter predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-baby-01-1200.webp Red Panda photo Red panda cubs stay in the nest and with their mother for months after birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-closeup-01-1200.webp Red Panda photo Red pandas have white face markings, pointed ears, and a special thumb-like wrist bone for gripping bamboo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-core-baby-01-1200.webp Red Panda photo Red panda cubs stay with their mother for months after birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-core-diet-01-1200.webp Red Panda photo Red pandas eat mostly bamboo leaves and shoots, plus fruit and eggs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-core-family-01-1200.webp Red Panda photo Red panda mothers provide close care while cubs are still small. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Red Panda photo Red pandas live in temperate mountain forests with mossy trees and bamboo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-core-range-01-1200.webp Red Panda photo Wild red pandas are found in fragmented mountain forests of the eastern Himalayas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-diet-01-1200.webp Red Panda photo Red pandas spend much of their day eating bamboo leaves and shoots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-family-01-1200.webp Red Panda photo Young red pandas learn to climb and explore the forest under their mother's care. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Red Panda photo Red pandas use an enlarged wrist bone as a false thumb to grip bamboo stalks, independently evolving the same trick as giant pandas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-habitat-01-1200.webp Red Panda photo Red pandas use trees for resting, escaping danger, and moving through mountain forests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-hero-01-1200.webp Red Panda photo Wild red pandas live in cool, forested mountains where they climb and rest in trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-range-01-1200.webp Red Panda photo Red pandas are native to cool mountain forests in the eastern Himalayas and nearby China. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-size-01-1200.webp Red Panda photo An adult red panda is about cat-sized, with a long, ringed tail that helps with balance. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dd/Red-eyed_tree_froglet_%2803337%29.jpg Red-eyed Tree Frog photo Young froglets hatch from eggs laid on leaves above forest pools. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bf/Agalychnis_callidryas_%28eye_detail%29.jpg Red-eyed Tree Frog photo When threatened, the frog flashes its huge red eyes to startle predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/Red-eyed_tree_froglet_%2803352%29.jpg Red-eyed Tree Frog photo Froglets leave the water after metamorphosis and climb into the canopy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6c/Red-eyed_Tree_Frog_%28Agalychnis_callidryas%29_3.jpg Red-eyed Tree Frog photo At night they hunt crickets, moths, flies, and other small insects. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3a/Red-eyed_Tree_Frog_%28Agalychnis_callidryas%29_eggs.jpg Red-eyed Tree Frog photo Pairs leave egg clutches on leaves overhanging pools where tadpoles will drop. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e6/Red-eyed_tree_frog_Costa_Rica.JPG Red-eyed Tree Frog photo These frogs live in humid lowland rainforests from Mexico south to Colombia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6e/Red-eyed_tree_frog_%28Agalychnis_callidryas%29.jpg Red-eyed Tree Frog photo The species ranges through humid forests from southern Mexico to northwestern Colombia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/07/Agalychnis_callidryas.jpg Red-eyed Tree Frog photo These carnivorous frogs hunt crickets, moths, and flies at night in the forest canopy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8e/Agalychnis_callidryas_eggs_-_Flickr_-_Dick_Culbert.jpg Red-eyed Tree Frog photo Females lay eggs on leaves overhanging water so tadpoles can drop into ponds below. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/Red-eyed_Tree_Frog_%28Agalychnis_callidryas%29_recent_metamorph.jpg Red-eyed Tree Frog photo Tadpoles metamorphose into tiny froglets with full red eyes in just a few weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ac/Red-eyed_Leaf_Frog_%28Agalychnis_callidryas%29_%289594166940%29.jpg Red-eyed Tree Frog photo Red-eyed tree frogs live in humid tropical rainforests from Mexico to Colombia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/Red_eyed_tree_frog_edit2.jpg Red-eyed Tree Frog photo The red-eyed tree frog is famous for its vivid red eyes and neon-green body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b6/Agalychnis_callidryas_range_map.svg Red-eyed Tree Frog photo This species ranges from southern Mexico through Central America into northwestern Colombia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/39/Red-eyed_Leaf_Frog_%28Agalychnis_callidryas%29_%289359365497%29.jpg Red-eyed Tree Frog photo Adults grow to about 2 to 3 inches long — small enough to sit on a single leaf. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/rhinoceros https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-baby-01-1200.webp Rhinoceros photo A baby rhinoceros is called a calf and stays close to its mother for protection. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/rhinoceros https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-closeup-01-1200.webp Rhinoceros photo White rhinos have two horns made of keratin, the same material as human fingernails. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/rhinoceros https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-core-baby-01-1200.webp Rhinoceros photo Calves grow quickly but keep their horn stubs small for the first years of life. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/rhinoceros https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-core-diet-01-1200.webp Rhinoceros photo Their wide, square lips are perfect for cropping short grasses close to the ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/rhinoceros https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-core-family-01-1200.webp Rhinoceros photo Mothers guard calves carefully because predators may target the young. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/rhinoceros https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Rhinoceros photo Open grasslands with water and mud wallows support healthy rhino populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/rhinoceros https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-core-range-01-1200.webp Rhinoceros photo White rhinos are Near Threatened because of poaching for their horns. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/rhinoceros https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-diet-01-1200.webp Rhinoceros photo White rhinos are herbivores that graze on grasses and low plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/rhinoceros https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-family-01-1200.webp Rhinoceros photo Calves follow mothers across open grassland while learning where to graze. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/rhinoceros https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Rhinoceros photo Despite their size, white rhinos can run faster than 30 mph in short bursts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/rhinoceros https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-habitat-01-1200.webp Rhinoceros photo White rhinos graze on open grasslands and savannas in southern Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/rhinoceros https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-hero-01-1200.webp Rhinoceros photo White rhinoceroses are huge plant-eaters with wide mouths built for grazing grass. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/rhinoceros https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-range-01-1200.webp Rhinoceros photo Southern white rhinos live mainly in South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Kenya. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/rhinoceros https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-size-01-1200.webp Rhinoceros photo Adult white rhinos can weigh more than 5,000 pounds and stand over 6 feet tall. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ring-tailed-lemur https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-baby-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed Lemur photo A lemur baby clings to its mother's belly, then rides on her back as it grows bigger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ring-tailed-lemur https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-closeup-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed Lemur photo Big orange eyes and a black-and-white face help lemurs see and recognize each other. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ring-tailed-lemur https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-core-baby-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed Lemur photo Lemur mothers care for their babies closely, and other troop members help watch them too. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ring-tailed-lemur https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-core-diet-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed Lemur photo Lemurs use their hands to grab leaves, fruit, and flowers, and they also drink nectar. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ring-tailed-lemur https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-core-family-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed Lemur photo Living in a troop helps lemurs stay safe, share warmth, and watch out for danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ring-tailed-lemur https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed Lemur photo Forests give lemurs trees to climb, fruit to eat, and safe places to sleep at night. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ring-tailed-lemur https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-core-range-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed Lemur photo Ring-tailed lemurs are found only in southern and southwestern Madagascar, nowhere else on Earth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ring-tailed-lemur https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-diet-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed Lemur photo Lemurs are omnivores, but they mostly eat fruit and leaves, especially from tamarind trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ring-tailed-lemur https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-family-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed Lemur photo Ring-tailed lemurs live in big groups called troops, often led by a top female. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ring-tailed-lemur https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed Lemur photo On cool mornings lemurs sit up and spread their arms to soak up the sun like little sunbathers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ring-tailed-lemur https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-habitat-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed Lemur photo Ring-tailed lemurs live only on Madagascar, in forests and spiny scrub in the south. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ring-tailed-lemur https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-hero-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed Lemur photo Ring-tailed lemurs are easy to spot thanks to their long, black-and-white ringed tails. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ring-tailed-lemur https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-range-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed Lemur photo Lemurs spend much of their time on the ground, traveling across their forest home in southern Madagascar. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ring-tailed-lemur https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-size-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed Lemur photo A lemur's body is about the size of a house cat, but its tail is even longer than its body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/roadrunner https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/93/Greater_Roadrunner_Tingley_Beach.jpg Roadrunner photo Roadrunner chicks hatch from eggs in low nests hidden in cactus or shrubs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/roadrunner https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/41/Geococcyx_californianus_189954458.jpg Roadrunner photo A roadrunner's strong beak and quick legs make it a skilled desert predator. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/roadrunner https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/ba/Greater_Roadrunner_%28Geococcyx_californianus%29_%2819729212224%29.jpg Roadrunner photo Chicks hatch from eggs in low nests hidden in cactus or shrubs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/roadrunner https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/2025-02-02_01_Greater_roadrunner_%28Geococcyx_californianus%29_-_AZ_USA.jpg Roadrunner photo They hunt lizards, snakes, insects, and small rodents on the ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/roadrunner https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dd/Greater_Roadrunner_%28Geococcyx_californianus%29_%283399096675%29.jpg Roadrunner photo Mated pairs may stay together and defend a territory year-round. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/roadrunner https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3c/Greater_Roadrunner_%28Geococcyx_californianus%29_2.jpg Roadrunner photo Roadrunners live in desert scrub, grassland, and open woodland of the American Southwest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/roadrunner https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bd/Greater_roadrunner%2C_Geococcyx_californianus.jpg Roadrunner photo Greater roadrunners range from California to Missouri and south into Mexico. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/roadrunner https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/69/2025-02-02_02_Greater_roadrunner_%28Geococcyx_californianus%29_-_AZ_USA.jpg Roadrunner photo Roadrunners are carnivores that hunt lizards, snakes, insects, and small rodents. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/roadrunner https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/Grand_g%C3%A9ocoucou.jpg Roadrunner photo Roadrunner pairs may stay together and defend a territory year-round. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/roadrunner https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e2/Geococcyx_californianus_running_in_Beatty%2C_NV.JPG Roadrunner photo Roadrunners rarely fly — they prefer to sprint on the ground to escape danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/roadrunner https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/39/Geococcyx_californianus_-California%2C_USA-8.jpg Roadrunner photo Roadrunners live in desert scrub, grassland, and open woodland of the American Southwest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/roadrunner https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b9/Greater_roadrunner_running_on_a_road_in_Albuquerque%2C_New_Mexico.jpg Roadrunner photo Roadrunners are fast desert birds that can run up to 20 miles per hour. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/roadrunner https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/36/Geococcyx_californianus_map.svg Roadrunner photo Greater roadrunners range from California to Missouri and south into Mexico. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/roadrunner https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fc/Geococcyx_californianus.jpg Roadrunner photo Roadrunners grow about 20 to 24 inches long, with half of that length in tail. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-baby-01-1200.webp Ruby-throated Hummingbird photo A female builds a tiny nest out of plant down, spider webs, and lichens to raise her chicks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-closeup-01-1200.webp Ruby-throated Hummingbird photo Hummingbirds have a long, slender beak and a split tongue to drink nectar from deep flowers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-core-baby-01-1200.webp Ruby-throated Hummingbird photo The female hummingbird sits on her tiny nest, keeping the eggs safe and warm. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-core-diet-01-1200.webp Ruby-throated Hummingbird photo Hummingbirds must drink nectar from hundreds of flowers daily to survive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-core-family-01-1200.webp Ruby-throated Hummingbird photo In residential areas, hummingbirds visit artificial feeders to find sugar water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Ruby-throated Hummingbird photo Audubon sanctuaries and gardens with native wildflowers provide ideal habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-core-range-01-1200.webp Ruby-throated Hummingbird photo They migrate thousands of miles twice a year, breeding in the north and wintering in the south. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-diet-01-1200.webp Ruby-throated Hummingbird photo Hummingbirds feed on sweet flower nectar and also catch tiny insects for protein. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-family-01-1200.webp Ruby-throated Hummingbird photo Although solitary and territorial, multiple hummingbirds will visit the same food sources. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Ruby-throated Hummingbird photo Hummingbirds beat their wings up to 80 times per second, allowing them to fly backwards and upside down! https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-habitat-01-1200.webp Ruby-throated Hummingbird photo Ruby-throated hummingbirds are common in eastern North American forests, orchards, and gardens. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-hero-01-1200.webp Ruby-throated Hummingbird photo Male ruby-throated hummingbirds are named for their beautiful, iridescent red throat feathers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-range-01-1200.webp Ruby-throated Hummingbird photo These birds spend summers in eastern North America and fly south to Central America for winter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-size-01-1200.webp Ruby-throated Hummingbird photo A ruby-throated hummingbird is incredibly small, weighing less than a single penny. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/salmon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-baby-01-1200.webp Salmon photo Young salmon called smolts prepare to leave rivers for the ocean. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/salmon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-closeup-01-1200.webp Salmon photo Salmon can smell their home river from far out in the ocean. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/salmon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-core-baby-01-1200.webp Salmon photo Young salmon transform into smolts before leaving rivers for the ocean. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/salmon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-core-diet-01-1200.webp Salmon photo Young salmon eat insects and tiny animals while living in freshwater. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/salmon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-core-family-01-1200.webp Salmon photo Salmon begin life as eggs buried in clean river gravel before hatching into tiny larvae. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/salmon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Salmon photo Cold, oxygen-rich rivers with gravel beds are essential for salmon eggs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/salmon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-core-range-01-1200.webp Salmon photo Migrating salmon must clear waterfalls, dams, and other barriers to reach spawning rivers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/salmon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-diet-01-1200.webp Salmon photo Young salmon feed on insects and tiny animals while sheltering among river stones. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/salmon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-family-01-1200.webp Salmon photo Salmon eggs hatch in gravel nests and young fish grow in freshwater. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/salmon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Salmon photo Adult salmon return to the same rivers where they hatched to spawn. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/salmon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-habitat-01-1200.webp Salmon photo Atlantic salmon need cold, clean rivers with gravel beds for spawning and young fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/salmon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-hero-01-1200.webp Salmon photo Atlantic salmon are famous fish that hatch in rivers and migrate to the ocean. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/salmon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-range-01-1200.webp Salmon photo Atlantic salmon live in the North Atlantic Ocean and spawn in rivers of Europe and North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/salmon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-size-01-1200.webp Salmon photo Adult Atlantic salmon can grow more than 3 feet long and weigh over 30 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sand-cat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/Posing_Sand_Kitten_copy_%284461477706%29.jpg Sand Cat photo Sand cat kittens are born in burrows and stay hidden from desert predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sand-cat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dd/Felis_margarita_12.jpg Sand Cat photo Broad furry paws and thick fur protect sand cats from hot and cold desert extremes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sand-cat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e9/Persian_sand_CAT.jpg Sand Cat photo Kittens are born in burrows and stay hidden from predators for their first weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sand-cat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1a/Felis_margarita_1.jpg Sand Cat photo They hunt rodents, birds, reptiles, and insects under cover of darkness. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sand-cat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/50/Felis_margarita_harrisoni_-_Sandkatze.jpg Sand Cat photo Sand cats are mostly solitary, though females raise kittens alone in burrows. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sand-cat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/Sandkat2_%28Felis_margarita%29.jpg Sand Cat photo Sand cats inhabit sandy and stony deserts from the Sahara through Arabia to Central Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sand-cat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/Felis_margarita_Tallinn_Zoo.jpg Sand Cat photo Populations persist in scattered desert regions, though they are rarely seen in the wild. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sand-cat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5a/Felis_margarita_01.jpg Sand Cat photo Sand cats hunt rodents, birds, reptiles, and insects at night in the desert. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sand-cat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c4/Felis_margarita._2018._District_of_Columbia%2C_DC%2C_US._Robert_McCabe.jpg Sand Cat photo Sand cats are mostly solitary but females raise kittens alone in burrows. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sand-cat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Sand_Cat_area.png Sand Cat photo Sand cats can survive without free-standing water, getting moisture from prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sand-cat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6c/Sandkat1_%28Felis_margarita%29.jpg Sand Cat photo Sand cats live in sandy and stony deserts from the Sahara to Central Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sand-cat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/Arabian_Sand_Cat_%288454390259%29.jpg Sand Cat photo The sand cat is a small wild cat adapted to life in desert sands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sand-cat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d1/Felis_margarita_distribution.svg Sand Cat photo Sand cats range across the Sahara, Arabian Desert, and deserts of Central Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sand-cat https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/af/Felis_margarita_10.jpg Sand Cat photo Sand cats weigh only 3 to 7 pounds — smaller than most pet cats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-turtle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-baby-01-1200.webp Sea Turtle photo Hatchlings scramble from the nest to the ocean soon after hatching. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-turtle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-closeup-01-1200.webp Sea Turtle photo Sea turtles breathe air and have hard shells that protect their bodies. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-turtle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-core-baby-01-1200.webp Sea Turtle photo Many hatchlings face danger from birds, crabs, and fish before reaching adulthood. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-turtle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-core-diet-01-1200.webp Sea Turtle photo Juveniles eat more animal food, but adults shift mostly to plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-turtle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-core-family-01-1200.webp Sea Turtle photo Females return to sandy beaches to lay eggs, often near where they hatched. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-turtle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Sea Turtle photo Coral reefs and seagrass beds provide food and shelter for young and adult turtles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-turtle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-core-range-01-1200.webp Sea Turtle photo Green sea turtles are listed as Endangered because of fishing, pollution, and habitat loss. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-turtle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-diet-01-1200.webp Sea Turtle photo Adult green sea turtles mainly eat seagrass and algae. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-turtle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-family-01-1200.webp Sea Turtle photo Sea turtles usually live alone but may gather where food is plentiful. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-turtle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Sea Turtle photo Green sea turtles can travel thousands of miles across open ocean. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-turtle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-habitat-01-1200.webp Sea Turtle photo Green sea turtles live in warm coastal oceans, reefs, and seagrass meadows. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-turtle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-hero-01-1200.webp Sea Turtle photo Green sea turtles are large ocean reptiles with paddle-shaped flippers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-turtle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-range-01-1200.webp Sea Turtle photo Green sea turtles live in tropical and subtropical oceans around the world. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-turtle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-size-01-1200.webp Sea Turtle photo Adult green sea turtles can weigh over 300 pounds and grow more than 3 feet long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/seahorse https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-baby-01-1200.webp Seahorse photo Baby seahorses are called fry and are tiny when they leave the father's pouch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/seahorse https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-closeup-01-1200.webp Seahorse photo A seahorse's curled tail can grip seagrass and coral to stay in place. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/seahorse https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-core-baby-01-1200.webp Seahorse photo Hundreds of tiny fry may swim out of the pouch when they are ready. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/seahorse https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-core-diet-01-1200.webp Seahorse photo They must eat constantly because they have no stomach to store food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/seahorse https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-core-family-01-1200.webp Seahorse photo Females deposit eggs into the male's brood pouch to develop. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/seahorse https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Seahorse photo Seagrass and coral give seahorses places to hide from currents and predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/seahorse https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-core-range-01-1200.webp Seahorse photo Seahorses use their prehensile tails to anchor themselves to coral and seagrass in the wild. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/seahorse https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-diet-01-1200.webp Seahorse photo Seahorses suck in tiny shrimp, plankton, and other small animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/seahorse https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-family-01-1200.webp Seahorse photo Male seahorses carry eggs in a brood pouch until the babies hatch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/seahorse https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Seahorse photo Seahorses are one of the only animals where males become pregnant. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/seahorse https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-habitat-01-1200.webp Seahorse photo Lined seahorses live in seagrass beds, reefs, and sheltered coastal waters. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/seahorse https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-hero-01-1200.webp Seahorse photo Seahorses are tiny fish with horse-like heads and curly tails. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/seahorse https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-range-01-1200.webp Seahorse photo Lined seahorses live along the Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia to Brazil. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/seahorse https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-size-01-1200.webp Seahorse photo Lined seahorses grow about 4 to 6 inches long as adults. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/secretarybird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-baby-01-1200.webp Secretarybird photo Unlike most other ground-dwelling birds, secretarybirds build large stick nests high atop thorny acacia trees to protect their eggs and chicks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/secretarybird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-closeup-01-1200.webp Secretarybird photo The combination of a sharp raptorial beak, prominent eyelashes, and quill-like crest feathers gives them an exceptionally distinguished profile. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/secretarybird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-core-baby-01-1200.webp Secretarybird photo Chicks develop slowly on the treetop nest, exercising their long legs for many weeks before taking their first ambitious flights. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/secretarybird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-core-diet-01-1200.webp Secretarybird photo They can walk over 30 kilometers in a single day, constantly scanning the grass for fleeing reptiles and insects. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/secretarybird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-core-family-01-1200.webp Secretarybird photo Both parents diligently share the responsibilities of incubating the eggs and regurgitating food for the growing chicks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/secretarybird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Secretarybird photo Healthy, intact savanna grasslands are vital to support the vast terrestrial home ranges required by foraging secretarybirds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/secretarybird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-core-range-01-1200.webp Secretarybird photo Rapid habitat loss and severe degradation across African savannas have led to their listing as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/secretarybird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-diet-01-1200.webp Secretarybird photo Renowned opportunistic predators, their diet includes insects, lizards, small mammals, and notoriously, venomous snakes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/secretarybird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-family-01-1200.webp Secretarybird photo Monogamous pairs maintain extensive joint territories, often foraging near one another across the plains. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/secretarybird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Secretarybird photo Their common name is widely believed to originate from the long black crest feathers, which resemble the quill pens 19th-century clerks tucked behind their ears. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/secretarybird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-habitat-01-1200.webp Secretarybird photo They inhabit open grasslands, savannas, and shrublands, spending their days actively walking across the ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/secretarybird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-hero-01-1200.webp Secretarybird photo The secretarybird is an instantly recognizable, long-legged terrestrial bird of prey endemic to Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/secretarybird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-range-01-1200.webp Secretarybird photo Their extensive range spans across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal to Somalia and south to the Cape of Good Hope. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/secretarybird https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-size-01-1200.webp Secretarybird photo Standing around 1.3 meters (4.3 feet) tall, they use their powerful crane-like legs to deliver blindingly fast, bone-breaking kicks to dispatch tough prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/shoebill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-baby-01-1200.webp Shoebill photo Shoebill chicks have downy feathers and grow rapidly, dependent on their parents for food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/shoebill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-closeup-01-1200.webp Shoebill photo The tip of their formidable bill features a sharp hook used to grip and dispatch slippery prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/shoebill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-core-baby-01-1200.webp Shoebill photo Young shoebills have darker plumage that slowly turns bluish-grey as they mature. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/shoebill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-core-diet-01-1200.webp Shoebill photo Lungfish comprise the vast majority of the shoebill's diet in the wild. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/shoebill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-core-family-01-1200.webp Shoebill photo Both parents aggressively defend their nest and share duties incubating the eggs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/shoebill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Shoebill photo Papyrus swamps provide perfect camouflage and abundant aquatic prey for the shoebill. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/shoebill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-core-range-01-1200.webp Shoebill photo Wetland habitat loss and disturbance pose significant conservation challenges for wild populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/shoebill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-diet-01-1200.webp Shoebill photo They are patient predators that stand motionless before plunging at lungfish, frogs, and snakes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/shoebill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-family-01-1200.webp Shoebill photo Although mostly solitary, shoebills pair up during the breeding season to build large nests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/shoebill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Shoebill photo To stay cool in the hot sun, shoebills practice urohidrosis and flutter their gular pouch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/shoebill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-habitat-01-1200.webp Shoebill photo Shoebills live in extensive, dense freshwater swamps and marshes of tropical East Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/shoebill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-hero-01-1200.webp Shoebill photo The shoebill is a large, iconic stork-like bird known for its powerful, clog-shaped bill. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/shoebill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-range-01-1200.webp Shoebill photo Their core range spans across the wetlands of South Sudan, Uganda, and eastern D.R. Congo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/shoebill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-size-01-1200.webp Shoebill photo Adult shoebills can stand up to 5 feet (150 cm) tall with a wingspan over 7 feet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sloth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-baby-01-1200.webp Sloth photo Baby sloths cling to their mothers for months while learning which leaves are safe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sloth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-closeup-01-1200.webp Sloth photo Sloths have curved claws and a slow metabolism that matches their leafy diet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sloth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-core-baby-01-1200.webp Sloth photo Infants learn which trees to feed from by copying their mothers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sloth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-core-diet-01-1200.webp Sloth photo Leaves are low in calories, so sloths move slowly to save energy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sloth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-core-family-01-1200.webp Sloth photo Algae sometimes grows in sloth fur, helping them blend in with green leaves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sloth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Sloth photo Rainforest canopy trees give sloths food, shade, and hiding places from predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sloth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-core-range-01-1200.webp Sloth photo Forest clearing and road building make it harder for slow sloths to cross safely. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sloth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-diet-01-1200.webp Sloth photo Sloths eat leaves, buds, and tender shoots from rainforest trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sloth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-family-01-1200.webp Sloth photo Mother sloths carry infants through the canopy until young sloths can climb alone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sloth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Sloth photo Sloths descend to the ground only about once a week to defecate. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sloth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-habitat-01-1200.webp Sloth photo Brown-throated sloths live in tropical rainforests from Honduras to Ecuador. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sloth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-hero-01-1200.webp Sloth photo Three-toed sloths are slow-moving tree mammals famous for hanging upside down. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sloth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-range-01-1200.webp Sloth photo Brown-throated sloths range across Central America and northern South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sloth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-size-01-1200.webp Sloth photo Adult three-toed sloths are about 2 feet long and weigh 6 to 10 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snow-leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-baby-01-1200.webp Snow Leopard photo Baby Snow Leopards must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snow-leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-closeup-01-1200.webp Snow Leopard photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Snow Leopard's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snow-leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-core-baby-01-1200.webp Snow Leopard photo Baby Snow Leopards must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snow-leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-core-diet-01-1200.webp Snow Leopard photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Snow Leopard. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snow-leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-core-family-01-1200.webp Snow Leopard photo While often solitary, some Snow Leopards interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snow-leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Snow Leopard photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snow-leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-core-range-01-1200.webp Snow Leopard photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snow-leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-diet-01-1200.webp Snow Leopard photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Snow Leopard. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snow-leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-family-01-1200.webp Snow Leopard photo While often solitary, some Snow Leopards interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snow-leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Snow Leopard photo Did you know that the Snow Leopard has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snow-leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-habitat-01-1200.webp Snow Leopard photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snow-leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-hero-01-1200.webp Snow Leopard photo The Snow Leopard is a highly adapted species with unique behaviors. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snow-leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-range-01-1200.webp Snow Leopard photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snow-leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-size-01-1200.webp Snow Leopard photo The size of a Snow Leopard can vary depending on its age and environment. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snowy-owl https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3b/Bubo_scandiacus_-Artis_Zoo%2C_Netherlands_-juvenile-8b.jpg Snowy Owl photo Chicks hatch covered in soft down and darken before growing white adult feathers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snowy-owl https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e3/Bubo_scandiacus_%28Linnaeus%2C_1758%29_Male.jpg Snowy Owl photo Bright yellow eyes and dense facial feathers help them hunt in polar daylight. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snowy-owl https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/Bubo_scandiacus_-_Karlsruhe_Zoo.jpg Snowy Owl photo Immature plumage stays barred longer in females than in adult males. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snowy-owl https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/15/Snowy_Owl_%28Bubo_scandiacus%29_%2823179220409%29.jpg Snowy Owl photo Sharp hearing and sudden pounces help them catch rodents under thin snow cover. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snowy-owl https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/Bubo_scandiacus_-Artis_Zoo%2C_Netherlands_-juvenile-8a.jpg Snowy Owl photo Breeding pairs raise large broods in peak lemming years on Arctic nesting grounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snowy-owl https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9d/Snowy_owl_at_Jones_Beach_%2804863%29.jpg Snowy Owl photo Wintering birds favor windswept coasts, airports, and grasslands that mimic tundra. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snowy-owl https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/86/Snowy_owl_%28Bubo_scandiacus%29%2C_Vlieland%2C_Netherlands.jpg Snowy Owl photo Iruptive winters push hungry birds far south of their usual polar breeding grounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snowy-owl https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f1/SnowyOwlAmericanBlackDuck.jpg Snowy Owl photo These Arctic carnivores take lemmings first, but also catch birds and other prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snowy-owl https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b3/Juvenile_snowy_owl_%28Bubo_scandiacus%29_sitting_on_a_field_in_Qu%C3%A9bec_Canada.jpg Snowy Owl photo Parents feed nestlings on open tundra until young can hunt on their own. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snowy-owl https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/67/Snowy_owl_at_Jones_Beach_%2804882%29.jpg Snowy Owl photo Unlike most owls, snowy owls often hunt in daylight during the Arctic summer. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snowy-owl https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e0/Snowy_Owl_Lake_Andes_National_Wildlife_Refuge_South_Dakota_%2852394964454%29.jpg Snowy Owl photo Outside the breeding season, snowy owls hunt open polar-like fields, coasts, and prairies. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snowy-owl https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/af/B%C3%BAho_nival_%28Bubo_scandiacus%29%2C_Arcos_de_la_Frontera%2C_C%C3%A1diz%2C_Espa%C3%B1a%2C_2015-12-08%2C_DD_03.JPG Snowy Owl photo Females and young birds carry more dark barring than nearly pure-white adult males. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snowy-owl https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Nyctea_scandiaca_dis.png Snowy Owl photo Snowy owls breed on Arctic tundra and wander south irruptively in some winters. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snowy-owl https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3e/Snowy_Owl_Black_Duck_Wings_Open.png Snowy Owl photo Adults measure roughly 20 to 28 inches long with wingspans near five feet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/spotted-hyena https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-baby-01-1200.webp Spotted Hyena photo Hyena cubs are born with black fur and grow up in safe underground dens. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/spotted-hyena https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-closeup-01-1200.webp Spotted Hyena photo Powerful jaws and big teeth let hyenas crush bones that other predators leave behind. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/spotted-hyena https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-core-baby-01-1200.webp Spotted Hyena photo Cubs stay close to the den for months while the clan helps keep them safe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/spotted-hyena https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-core-diet-01-1200.webp Spotted Hyena photo Strong jaws and teeth let a hyena eat meat and crack bones other animals leave behind. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/spotted-hyena https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-core-family-01-1200.webp Spotted Hyena photo Young hyenas learn their clan's ranks and rules by watching the adults around them. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/spotted-hyena https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Spotted Hyena photo Open grasslands give hyenas room to find prey and follow other hunting animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/spotted-hyena https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-core-range-01-1200.webp Spotted Hyena photo Hyenas travel long distances across their home range to find food and water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/spotted-hyena https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-diet-01-1200.webp Spotted Hyena photo Hyenas are carnivores that both hunt their own prey and scavenge kills from other animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/spotted-hyena https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-family-01-1200.webp Spotted Hyena photo Spotted hyenas live in large family groups called clans that are led by females. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/spotted-hyena https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Spotted Hyena photo Spotted hyenas 'laugh' with giggle-like calls that share excitement across the clan. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/spotted-hyena https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-habitat-01-1200.webp Spotted Hyena photo Spotted hyenas live across African savannas, woodlands, and dry country south of the Sahara. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/spotted-hyena https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-hero-01-1200.webp Spotted Hyena photo Spotted hyenas have sandy fur covered in dark spots and strong, sloping shoulders. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/spotted-hyena https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-range-01-1200.webp Spotted Hyena photo Spotted hyenas range widely across sub-Saharan Africa, from East Africa to the south. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/spotted-hyena https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-size-01-1200.webp Spotted Hyena photo Adult spotted hyenas stand about knee-high to a person and can weigh up to 80 kilograms. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sugar-glider https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c5/Baby_Petaurus_breviceps.jpg Sugar Glider photo Joey sugar gliders finish growing in the mother's pouch after a short pregnancy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sugar-glider https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/Petaurus_breviceps_1.jpg Sugar Glider photo Males have a bald forehead patch that is a scent gland used to mark the nest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sugar-glider https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/Petaurus_breviceps_07_-_by_Wm_Jas.jpg Sugar Glider photo Joeys leave the pouch after about two months and stay near the mother while learning to glide. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sugar-glider https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c1/Petaurus_breviceps_75696151.jpg Sugar Glider photo Tree sap and flower nectar supply much of the sugar that gives the species its name. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sugar-glider https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5b/Petaurus_Breviceps_Petauro_dello_Zucchero_2.jpg Sugar Glider photo Group members groom each other and share nest hollows year-round. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sugar-glider https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/45/Sugar_Glider_%28Petaurus_breviceps%29_%289837228626%29.jpg Sugar Glider photo Hollow-bearing trees in wet and dry forests provide daytime den sites. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sugar-glider https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/06/Petaurus_breviceps_347929845.jpg Sugar Glider photo Populations occur from eastern Australia through New Guinea and nearby islands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sugar-glider https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3f/Petaurus_breviceps_%28sugar_glider%29.jpg Sugar Glider photo Sugar gliders eat sap, nectar, pollen, insects, and other small prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sugar-glider https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/17/Petaurus_breviceps1.jpg Sugar Glider photo Sugar gliders live in family groups that share tree-hollow nests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sugar-glider https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b6/Sugar_glider_clinging_to_tree_-_DPLA_-_5fd4b8a8bc66e0ec0f029448a763d455.jpg Sugar Glider photo A skin membrane called a patagium lets sugar gliders glide more than 150 feet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sugar-glider https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c7/Eucalyptus_grandis_tall_open_forest_Mt_Spec_national_park_Paluma_North_Queensland_July_1984_IMG_0083.jpg Sugar Glider photo Sugar gliders nest in tree hollows inside eucalypt and rainforest woodlands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sugar-glider https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Sugar_Glider_%28Petaurus_breviceps%29_-_29363699442.jpg Sugar Glider photo Sugar gliders are tiny nocturnal marsupials that glide between forest trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sugar-glider https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Sugar_Glider_%28Petaurus_breviceps%29_%2810244047543%29.jpg Sugar Glider photo Their wild range covers forests across eastern Australia and New Guinea. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sugar-glider https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1c/Sugar_Glider_%28Petaurus_breviceps%29.jpg Sugar Glider photo Adults are only about the size of a small squirrel and weigh a few ounces. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise/web/superb-bird-of-paradise-baby-01-1200.webp Superb Bird-of-Paradise photo Young males keep cryptic, female-like brown plumage for several years before maturing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise/web/superb-bird-of-paradise-closeup-01-1200.webp Superb Bird-of-Paradise photo During display, super-black cape feathers frame a brilliant iridescent green breast shield. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise/web/superb-bird-of-paradise-core-baby-01-1200.webp Superb Bird-of-Paradise photo After mating, females alone build the nest, incubate eggs, and feed the chicks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise/web/superb-bird-of-paradise-core-diet-01-1200.webp Superb Bird-of-Paradise photo Females forage actively for insects, spiders, and small fruits while raising chicks alone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise/web/superb-bird-of-paradise-core-family-01-1200.webp Superb Bird-of-Paradise photo Males clean display perches and defend lek territories during the breeding season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise/web/superb-bird-of-paradise-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Superb Bird-of-Paradise photo Intact montane cloud forests provide the perches and food resources needed for courtship displays. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise/web/superb-bird-of-paradise-core-range-01-1200.webp Superb Bird-of-Paradise photo Although their rugged highland habitat provides natural protection, ongoing monitoring remains important. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise/web/superb-bird-of-paradise-diet-01-1200.webp Superb Bird-of-Paradise photo Females forage for insects, spiders, and small fruits while moving through the canopy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise/web/superb-bird-of-paradise-family-01-1200.webp Superb Bird-of-Paradise photo Males clean display perches and defend lek territories during the breeding season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise/web/superb-bird-of-paradise-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Superb Bird-of-Paradise photo The black feathers absorb up to 99.95% of incident light, making the green shield appear impossibly bright. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise/web/superb-bird-of-paradise-habitat-01-1200.webp Superb Bird-of-Paradise photo They inhabit the lush, sloping montane rainforests and cloud forests of New Guinea. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise/web/superb-bird-of-paradise-hero-01-1200.webp Superb Bird-of-Paradise photo The superb bird-of-paradise is famous for its mesmerizing, shape-shifting courtship dance. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise/web/superb-bird-of-paradise-range-01-1200.webp Superb Bird-of-Paradise photo The species is endemic to the mountainous spine and outlying ranges of New Guinea. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/superb-bird-of-paradise/web/superb-bird-of-paradise-size-01-1200.webp Superb Bird-of-Paradise photo A medium-sized passerine, measuring about 26 cm (10 inches) with powerful perching feet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tasmanian-devil https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-baby-01-1200.webp Tasmanian Devil photo Baby Tasmanian Devils must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tasmanian-devil https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-closeup-01-1200.webp Tasmanian Devil photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Tasmanian Devil's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tasmanian-devil https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-core-baby-01-1200.webp Tasmanian Devil photo Baby Tasmanian Devils must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tasmanian-devil https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-core-diet-01-1200.webp Tasmanian Devil photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Tasmanian Devil. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tasmanian-devil https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-core-family-01-1200.webp Tasmanian Devil photo While often solitary, some Tasmanian Devils interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tasmanian-devil https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Tasmanian Devil photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tasmanian-devil https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-core-range-01-1200.webp Tasmanian Devil photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tasmanian-devil https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-diet-01-1200.webp Tasmanian Devil photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Tasmanian Devil. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tasmanian-devil https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-family-01-1200.webp Tasmanian Devil photo While often solitary, some Tasmanian Devils interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tasmanian-devil https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Tasmanian Devil photo Did you know that the Tasmanian Devil has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tasmanian-devil https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-habitat-01-1200.webp Tasmanian Devil photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tasmanian-devil https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-hero-01-1200.webp Tasmanian Devil photo The Tasmanian Devil is a highly adapted species with unique behaviors. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tasmanian-devil https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-range-01-1200.webp Tasmanian Devil photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tasmanian-devil https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-size-01-1200.webp Tasmanian Devil photo The size of a Tasmanian Devil can vary depending on its age and environment. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/thorny-devil https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7c/Thorny_devil_pale.jpg Thorny Devil photo Young thorny devils hatch from eggs and are independent from birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/thorny-devil https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f3/Thorny_devil.jpg Thorny Devil photo A false head on the neck may confuse predators attacking from behind. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/thorny-devil https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/15/Moloch_horridus_28666800.jpg Thorny Devil photo Young thorny devils hatch from eggs and are fully independent from birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/thorny-devil https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6f/Moloch_horridus_55584104.jpg Thorny Devil photo They lap up thousands of black ants each day using a sticky tongue. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/thorny-devil https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Moloch_horridus_77894454.jpg Thorny Devil photo Females lay eggs in burrows; hatchlings receive no parental care after emerging. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/thorny-devil https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1a/Moloch_cc03.jpg Thorny Devil photo Thorny devils live in sandy deserts and spinifex scrub across arid Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/thorny-devil https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/15/Moloch_horridus_55602130.jpg Thorny Devil photo The species is found only in arid and semi-arid regions of Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/thorny-devil https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/01/Moloch_horridus.jpg Thorny Devil photo Thorny devils eat thousands of black ants each day using a sticky tongue. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/thorny-devil https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/Thornydevil.jpg Thorny Devil photo Female thorny devils lay eggs in burrows; hatchlings receive no parental care. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/thorny-devil https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2c/Moloch_horridus_311699.jpg Thorny Devil photo Grooves between thorny devil spines collect dew and funnel water to its mouth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/thorny-devil https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b4/Moloch_horridus%2C_Thorny_Devil%2C_Alice_Springs.jpg Thorny Devil photo Thorny devils live in sandy deserts and scrublands of central and western Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/thorny-devil https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c2/Thorny_Devil%2C_Newhaven_Wildlife_Sanctuary.jpg Thorny Devil photo The thorny devil is a spiny Australian lizard covered in cone-shaped scales. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/thorny-devil https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Moloch_horridus_distribution_map.png Thorny Devil photo Thorny devils are found only in arid regions of Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/thorny-devil https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ae/Moloch_horridus_54438988.jpg Thorny Devil photo Adult thorny devils grow to about 8 inches long — small but heavily armored. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tiger https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-baby-01-1200.webp Tiger photo Tiger cubs are born blind and depend on their mother for food and protection. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tiger https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-closeup-01-1200.webp Tiger photo A tiger's whiskers, sharp teeth, and night vision help it hunt in forest shadows. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tiger https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-core-baby-01-1200.webp Tiger photo Tiger cubs stay hidden in a den while their mother hunts nearby. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tiger https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-core-diet-01-1200.webp Tiger photo A tiger stalks large prey such as deer and wild pigs before a short, powerful attack. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tiger https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-core-family-01-1200.webp Tiger photo A mother tiger raises and protects her cubs on her own until they can hunt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tiger https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Tiger photo Tigers roam tropical forests, grasslands, and wetlands across Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tiger https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-core-range-01-1200.webp Tiger photo Habitat loss and poaching pushed wild tigers into fewer protected forests and reserves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tiger https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-diet-01-1200.webp Tiger photo Tigers are carnivores that hunt deer, wild pigs, and other large animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tiger https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-family-01-1200.webp Tiger photo A mother tiger raises her cubs alone, teaching them to hunt over two years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tiger https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Tiger photo Unlike many cats, tigers are strong swimmers and often cool off in rivers and lakes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tiger https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-habitat-01-1200.webp Tiger photo Wild tigers live in forests, grasslands, and wetlands across Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tiger https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-hero-01-1200.webp Tiger photo Tigers are powerful wild cats with orange fur and black stripes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tiger https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-range-01-1200.webp Tiger photo Today wild tigers survive mainly in protected forests across South and Southeast Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tiger https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-size-01-1200.webp Tiger photo Adult tigers are among the largest cats on Earth—males can weigh over 500 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tokay-gecko https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-baby-01-1200.webp Tokay Gecko photo Baby tokay geckos emerge at night, hunting insects with their large lidless eyes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tokay-gecko https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-closeup-01-1200.webp Tokay Gecko photo Geckos have millions of microscopic hairs on their toes that allow them to stick to glass ceilings! https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tokay-gecko https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-core-baby-01-1200.webp Tokay Gecko photo Young Tokay geckos hatch from hard-shelled eggs and are independent from birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tokay-gecko https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-core-diet-01-1200.webp Tokay Gecko photo As nocturnal hunters, Tokay geckos use the cover of darkness to ambush their prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tokay-gecko https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-core-family-01-1200.webp Tokay Gecko photo Tokay geckos communicate with loud 'To-kay' barking calls to defend territory. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tokay-gecko https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Tokay Gecko photo Tokay geckos frequently live in urban areas, hiding inside houses to hunt pest insects. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tokay-gecko https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-core-range-01-1200.webp Tokay Gecko photo Tokay geckos have been introduced to warm climates outside Asia, including Florida. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tokay-gecko https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-diet-01-1200.webp Tokay Gecko photo Geckos are carnivores that hunt insects, spiders, and even small rodents. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tokay-gecko https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-family-01-1200.webp Tokay Gecko photo Tokay geckos are solitary and highly territorial, defending their home areas fiercely. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tokay-gecko https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Tokay Gecko photo Tokay geckos have excellent night vision, with eyes that are 350 times more sensitive than humans! https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tokay-gecko https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-habitat-01-1200.webp Tokay Gecko photo In the wild, Tokay geckos live in tropical rainforests across South and Southeast Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tokay-gecko https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-hero-01-1200.webp Tokay Gecko photo Tokay geckos are famous for their colorful blue and orange-spotted skin. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tokay-gecko https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-range-01-1200.webp Tokay Gecko photo Tokay geckos are native to Southeast Asia, ranging from India to Indonesia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tokay-gecko https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-size-01-1200.webp Tokay Gecko photo Adult Tokay geckos are large lizards, reaching up to 12 to 15 inches (35 cm) in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/toucan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-baby-01-1200.webp Toucan photo Baby Toco Toucans must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/toucan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-closeup-01-1200.webp Toucan photo A close-up view reveals the intricate details of a Toco Toucan's body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/toucan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-core-baby-01-1200.webp Toucan photo Baby Toco Toucans must learn to survive and adapt from a young age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/toucan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-core-diet-01-1200.webp Toucan photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Toco Toucan. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/toucan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-core-family-01-1200.webp Toucan photo While often solitary, some Toco Toucans interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/toucan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Toucan photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/toucan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-core-range-01-1200.webp Toucan photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/toucan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-diet-01-1200.webp Toucan photo Finding food is a major part of the daily routine for a Toco Toucan. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/toucan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-family-01-1200.webp Toucan photo While often solitary, some Toco Toucans interact with others of their species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/toucan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Toucan photo Did you know that the Toco Toucan has amazing features that help it survive? https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/toucan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-habitat-01-1200.webp Toucan photo They make their home in diverse habitats where they can find shelter and thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/toucan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-hero-01-1200.webp Toucan photo The Toco Toucan is a highly adapted species with unique behaviors. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/toucan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-range-01-1200.webp Toucan photo Their geographic range covers various regions suited to their survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/toucan https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-size-01-1200.webp Toucan photo The size of a Toco Toucan can vary depending on its age and environment. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tuna https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-baby-01-1200.webp Tuna photo Young tuna grow quickly in the open ocean after hatching from eggs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tuna https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-closeup-01-1200.webp Tuna photo Their torpedo-shaped bodies and stiff fins help them swim at high speed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tuna https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-core-baby-01-1200.webp Tuna photo Juvenile tuna must grow quickly to survive in the open ocean. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tuna https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-core-diet-01-1200.webp Tuna photo They hunt fast prey like flying fish, mackerel, and squid. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tuna https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-core-family-01-1200.webp Tuna photo Schooling may help tuna find food and avoid sharks and dolphins. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tuna https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Tuna photo Open ocean currents and abundant prey make ideal tuna habitat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tuna https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-core-range-01-1200.webp Tuna photo Heavy fishing pressure has reduced tuna numbers in many parts of the world. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tuna https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-diet-01-1200.webp Tuna photo Tuna are powerful hunters that chase fish, squid, and crustaceans. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tuna https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-family-01-1200.webp Tuna photo Tuna often travel in schools, especially when they are younger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tuna https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Tuna photo Tuna are warm-blooded fish that can keep their muscles hot for fast chasing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tuna https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-habitat-01-1200.webp Tuna photo Tuna live in warm tropical and subtropical seas far from shore. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tuna https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-hero-01-1200.webp Tuna photo Yellowfin tuna are fast ocean fish with metallic blue bodies and yellow fins. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tuna https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-range-01-1200.webp Tuna photo Yellowfin tuna range across tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tuna https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-size-01-1200.webp Tuna photo Large yellowfin tuna can grow over 6 feet long and weigh more than 400 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/walrus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-baby-01-1200.webp Walrus photo A walrus calf stays close to its mother for two years or more while it grows. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/walrus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-closeup-01-1200.webp Walrus photo A walrus has hundreds of stiff whiskers and two long tusks that never stop growing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/walrus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-core-baby-01-1200.webp Walrus photo Calves can swim soon after birth and ride on their mother's back when they get tired. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/walrus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-core-diet-01-1200.webp Walrus photo Walruses dive to the seafloor to search for food and can eat thousands of clams in one meal. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/walrus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-core-family-01-1200.webp Walrus photo Huddling together keeps walruses warm and helps protect the young in the middle of the herd. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/walrus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Walrus photo Walruses need shallow Arctic seas for feeding and ice or shore for resting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/walrus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-core-range-01-1200.webp Walrus photo When sea ice melts, walruses gather on coastal beaches across the Arctic to rest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/walrus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-diet-01-1200.webp Walrus photo Walruses use their sensitive whiskers to feel for clams and shellfish on the dark seabed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/walrus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-family-01-1200.webp Walrus photo Walruses are very social and crowd together in big groups called herds when they rest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/walrus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Walrus photo A walrus can hook its tusks into the ice to drag itself out of the water, like tooth-walking. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/walrus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-habitat-01-1200.webp Walrus photo Walruses live in the cold Arctic, resting on floating sea ice and rocky coasts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/walrus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-hero-01-1200.webp Walrus photo Walruses are huge Arctic sea mammals known for their long tusks and bristly whiskers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/walrus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-range-01-1200.webp Walrus photo Walruses live around the icy seas of the Arctic, near Alaska, Canada, Russia, and Norway. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/walrus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-size-01-1200.webp Walrus photo Big male walruses can weigh over a ton, as much as a small car. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wandering-albatross https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-baby-01-1200.webp Wandering Albatross photo Albatross chicks hatch as massive balls of fluffy white down and are fed rich stomach oil by their parents for nearly a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wandering-albatross https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-closeup-01-1200.webp Wandering Albatross photo As members of the Procellariiformes (tubesnoses), they possess highly specialized external nasal tubes used for excreting excess ocean salt and detecting prey via scent. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wandering-albatross https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-core-baby-01-1200.webp Wandering Albatross photo Once fully fledged, young albatrosses take to the sky and may not touch land again for five to ten years before returning to their natal colony to breed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wandering-albatross https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-core-diet-01-1200.webp Wandering Albatross photo Commercial longline fishing presents a severe threat, as albatrosses frequently attempt to seize baited hooks and drown. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wandering-albatross https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-core-family-01-1200.webp Wandering Albatross photo Raising a chick requires such immense time and energy investment that successful breeding pairs can only nest every two years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wandering-albatross https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Wandering Albatross photo Preserving remote subantarctic island ecosystems and clean oceanic flight corridors is essential for the long-term survival of the species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wandering-albatross https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-core-range-01-1200.webp Wandering Albatross photo International treaties and bycatch mitigation measures in global fisheries are crucial to halting the decline of these magnificent oceanic wanderers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wandering-albatross https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-diet-01-1200.webp Wandering Albatross photo They feed by surface seizing, snatching squid, fish, and crustaceans from the upper water column both day and night. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wandering-albatross https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-family-01-1200.webp Wandering Albatross photo Wandering albatrosses mate for life, reinforcing their lifelong bonds through spectacular, synchronized dancing and vocalizing displays. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wandering-albatross https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Wandering Albatross photo They masterfully utilize dynamic soaring, extracting energy from wind shear boundaries above ocean waves to travel incredible distances virtually effortlessly. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wandering-albatross https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-habitat-01-1200.webp Wandering Albatross photo They are true pelagic wanderers, spending years at a time flying across the open expanses of the Southern Ocean. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wandering-albatross https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-hero-01-1200.webp Wandering Albatross photo The wandering albatross is a legendary pelagic seabird possessing the longest wingspan of any living bird. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wandering-albatross https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-range-01-1200.webp Wandering Albatross photo They breed on remote, windswept subantarctic islands such as South Georgia, Crozet, and Kerguelen. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wandering-albatross https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-size-01-1200.webp Wandering Albatross photo With a wingspan that can reach up to 3.5 meters (11.5 feet), they can lock their wing joints to soar for thousands of kilometers without flapping. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/whale-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-baby-01-1200.webp Whale Shark photo Mother whale sharks give birth to live young called pups, which are about 2 feet long at birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/whale-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-closeup-01-1200.webp Whale Shark photo Every whale shark has a unique pattern of spots behind its gills, like a human fingerprint. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/whale-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-core-baby-01-1200.webp Whale Shark photo Very little is known about where baby whale sharks grow up. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/whale-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-core-diet-01-1200.webp Whale Shark photo They can filter over 1,500 gallons of water every hour to catch tiny prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/whale-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-core-family-01-1200.webp Whale Shark photo They are gentle giants and do not pose any danger to humans. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/whale-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Whale Shark photo They prefer warm tropical coastal waters and open oceans. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/whale-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-core-range-01-1200.webp Whale Shark photo They are found in warm oceans around the equator. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/whale-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-diet-01-1200.webp Whale Shark photo Despite their size, whale sharks are gentle filter feeders that eat tiny plankton and krill. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/whale-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-family-01-1200.webp Whale Shark photo Whale sharks are solitary animals, but they will gather in groups where food is plentiful. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/whale-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Whale Shark photo A whale shark has about 3,000 tiny teeth, but they do not use them to eat! https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/whale-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-habitat-01-1200.webp Whale Shark photo They live in warm, tropical oceans and seas around the world. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/whale-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-hero-01-1200.webp Whale Shark photo The whale shark is the largest fish in the sea, reaching lengths of up to 40 feet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/whale-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-range-01-1200.webp Whale Shark photo They travel huge distances across oceans to find warm water and rich food sources. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/whale-shark https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-size-01-1200.webp Whale Shark photo Whale sharks can weigh up to 20 tons — about as heavy as three school buses! https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wildebeest https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-baby-01-1200.webp Wildebeest photo Calves can stand minutes after birth and soon join the herd. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wildebeest https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-closeup-01-1200.webp Wildebeest photo Their curved horns and beard-like mane give wildebeest a rugged look. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wildebeest https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-core-baby-01-1200.webp Wildebeest photo Most calves are born during the same few weeks each year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wildebeest https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-core-diet-01-1200.webp Wildebeest photo Huge herds follow rains to find fresh green grass. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wildebeest https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-core-family-01-1200.webp Wildebeest photo Being in a giant herd helps wildebeest confuse predators like lions. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wildebeest https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Wildebeest photo The Serengeti and Mara ecosystems support huge wildebeest herds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wildebeest https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-core-range-01-1200.webp Wildebeest photo Fences, drought, and habitat loss can block traditional migration routes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wildebeest https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-diet-01-1200.webp Wildebeest photo Wildebeest are grazers that eat short grasses and need daily water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wildebeest https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-family-01-1200.webp Wildebeest photo Calves stay close to their mothers in the noisy, moving herd. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wildebeest https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Wildebeest photo Male wildebeest fight during the breeding season to win mates. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wildebeest https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-habitat-01-1200.webp Wildebeest photo Wildebeest live on open plains and woodlands in eastern and southern Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wildebeest https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-hero-01-1200.webp Wildebeest photo Blue wildebeest are sturdy antelopes famous for huge migrations across African grasslands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wildebeest https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-range-01-1200.webp Wildebeest photo Blue wildebeest range from Kenya and Tanzania south to South Africa and Namibia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wildebeest https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-size-01-1200.webp Wildebeest photo Adult wildebeest stand about 4.5 feet tall and weigh up to 600 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolf https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-baby-01-1200.webp Wolf photo Wolf pups are born in a den and depend on the pack for food and protection. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolf https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-closeup-01-1200.webp Wolf photo A wolf's sharp senses of smell and hearing help the pack find prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolf https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-core-baby-01-1200.webp Wolf photo Pups learn to hunt and travel with the pack over their first year of life. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolf https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-core-diet-01-1200.webp Wolf photo Wolves often hunt as a pack, chasing and surrounding large prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolf https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-core-family-01-1200.webp Wolf photo Pack members cooperate to hunt, raise pups, and defend their territory. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolf https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Wolf photo Wolves need large wild areas with prey, water, and room for pack territories. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolf https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-core-range-01-1200.webp Wolf photo Wolves are protected in many countries, but habitat loss and conflict with people remain threats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolf https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-diet-01-1200.webp Wolf photo Wolves are carnivores that hunt deer, elk, moose, and other large animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolf https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-family-01-1200.webp Wolf photo Wolves live in packs, usually led by a breeding pair and their offspring. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolf https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Wolf photo Wolves howl to communicate with pack members across long distances. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolf https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-habitat-01-1200.webp Wolf photo Wolves live in forests, grasslands, tundra, and mountains across the Northern Hemisphere. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolf https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-hero-01-1200.webp Wolf photo Wolves are wild dogs that live and hunt in family groups called packs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolf https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-range-01-1200.webp Wolf photo Wild wolves once lived across much of North America, Europe, and Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolf https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-size-01-1200.webp Wolf photo Adult wolves are the largest wild members of the dog family in most regions. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolverine https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-baby-01-1200.webp Wolverine photo Wolverine kits are born blind in snow dens. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolverine https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-closeup-01-1200.webp Wolverine photo Wolverine jaws can crush frozen bone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolverine https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-core-baby-01-1200.webp Wolverine photo Kits are born blind in snow dens between February and April. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolverine https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-core-diet-01-1200.webp Wolverine photo Carrion from moose and caribou forms the backbone of the wolverine diet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolverine https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-core-family-01-1200.webp Wolverine photo Wolverines are fiercely solitary and scent-mark large territories. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolverine https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Wolverine photo Wolverines need remote forests with persistent spring snow for denning. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolverine https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-core-range-01-1200.webp Wolverine photo A single male may patrol 200 to 600 square kilometers of wilderness. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolverine https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-diet-01-1200.webp Wolverine photo Wolverines scavenge carrion and cache surplus food under snow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolverine https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-family-01-1200.webp Wolverine photo Females raise two to three kits alone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolverine https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Wolverine photo Oversized paws act as natural snowshoes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolverine https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-habitat-01-1200.webp Wolverine photo Wolverines inhabit remote boreal forests and alpine tundra. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolverine https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-hero-01-1200.webp Wolverine photo Wolverines are the largest land mustelids, built for crushing frozen bone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolverine https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-range-01-1200.webp Wolverine photo A single male may patrol over 200 square miles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wolverine https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-size-01-1200.webp Wolverine photo Wolverines measure 26 to 34 inches and weigh 20 to 55 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wombat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-baby-01-1200.webp Wombat photo Baby wombats spend six to seven months developing inside a backward-facing pouch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wombat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-closeup-01-1200.webp Wombat photo Wombats have poor eyesight but a keen sense of smell for detecting food underground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wombat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-core-baby-01-1200.webp Wombat photo Joeys stay in the backward-facing pouch for six to seven months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wombat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-core-diet-01-1200.webp Wombat photo Wombats crop tough grasses with continuously growing rootless teeth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wombat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-core-family-01-1200.webp Wombat photo Wombats are solitary but mothers raise a single joey for over a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wombat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Wombat photo Wombats need friable soil on forest slopes for extensive burrow systems. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wombat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-core-range-01-1200.webp Wombat photo Common wombats range across New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wombat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-diet-01-1200.webp Wombat photo Wombats are strict herbivores that forage mainly at night on grasses and roots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wombat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-family-01-1200.webp Wombat photo Mothers raise a single joey, which stays in the pouch for about six months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wombat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Wombat photo Wombats are the only animals that produce cube-shaped droppings. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wombat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-habitat-01-1200.webp Wombat photo Wombat burrows can stretch over 650 feet with multiple chambers and entrances. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wombat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-hero-01-1200.webp Wombat photo Wombats are stocky burrowing marsupials found only in southeastern Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wombat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-range-01-1200.webp Wombat photo Common wombats range across New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wombat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-size-01-1200.webp Wombat photo Adult wombats measure 39 to 45 inches and weigh 44 to 77 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/zebra https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-baby-01-1200.webp Zebra photo A zebra foal can stand shortly after birth and quickly follows the herd. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/zebra https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-closeup-01-1200.webp Zebra photo Each zebra has a stripe pattern that is slightly different from every other zebra. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/zebra https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-core-baby-01-1200.webp Zebra photo Foals stay very close to their mother while learning the herd's movements. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/zebra https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Zebra photo Stripe patterns extend across the face, neck, and body in unique ways. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/zebra https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-core-diet-01-1200.webp Zebra photo Zebras use strong front teeth to crop tough grass close to the ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/zebra https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-core-family-01-1200.webp Zebra photo Herd living helps zebras protect foals and react quickly to danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/zebra https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Zebra photo Open grassland gives zebras food, space, and a clear view of predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/zebra https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-core-range-01-1200.webp Zebra photo Wild zebra herds need connected grasslands so they can keep moving with the seasons. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/zebra https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-diet-01-1200.webp Zebra photo Zebras are herbivores that spend many hours each day grazing on grass. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/zebra https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-family-01-1200.webp Zebra photo Zebras often stay close together and watch in different directions for danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/zebra https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Zebra photo A zebra can run fast and change direction quickly when escaping danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/zebra https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-habitat-01-1200.webp Zebra photo Zebras thrive in open habitat with grass to graze and room to run. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/zebra https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-hero-01-1200.webp Zebra photo Plains zebras are strong runners that live in open African grasslands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/zebra https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-range-01-1200.webp Zebra photo Zebra herds move across wide landscapes to find fresh grass and water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/zebra https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-size-01-1200.webp Zebra photo A zebra's sturdy body and powerful legs help it run and kick hard.