https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/african-elephant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-baby-01-1200.webp Six-week-old African bush elephant calf standing on grass Baby elephants stay close to their mothers for years while learning to survive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of an African bush elephant face showing trunk, ear, and tusks Large ears help elephants cool down, while tusks are enlarged teeth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young African elephant calf standing beside adults on sandy ground Elephant calves learn important survival skills by staying near older herd members. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-core-diet-01-1200.webp Savanna elephant eating dry grass with trunk in open field Elephants use their trunks to pull grasses, leaves, and bark for food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-core-family-01-1200.webp Savanna elephant family walking together with calves in natural habitat Elephant families stay close together and protect younger calves in the herd. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-core-habitat-01-1200.webp African elephants walking across dry grassland in Kidepo Valley National Park African elephants roam grasslands and open woodlands across sub-Saharan Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-core-range-01-1200.webp African elephant moving across open habitat in warm daylight Wild African elephants are now found mainly in protected landscapes across Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-diet-01-1200.webp African bush elephant drinking water with its trunk in Kruger National Park An elephant's trunk works like a hose and a hand when it drinks and feeds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-family-01-1200.webp Herd of African bush elephants drinking together at a waterhole Female-led herds travel together and help protect calves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Male African bush elephant raising its trunk in Kafue National Park Elephants raise their trunks to smell the air and communicate with other herd members. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-habitat-01-1200.webp African elephant walking through savanna grassland in Amboseli Elephants live in savannas, forests, and grasslands across sub-Saharan Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-hero-01-1200.webp African bush elephant walking across grassland in Masai Mara, Kenya African elephants are the largest land animals alive today. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-range-01-1200.webp African bush elephant mother and calf in open African grassland Today wild African elephants live mainly in protected parks across sub-Saharan Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/african-elephant/web/elephant-size-01-1200.webp Full-body view of a large male African bush elephant on open plains Adult African elephants can stand up to 13 feet tall and weigh more than 6 tons. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/alligator https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/alligator/web/alligator-baby-01-1200.webp Two baby American alligators resting side by side in Florida Hatchlings keep bright yellow stripes that fade as they grow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/alligator/web/alligator-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of American alligator head showing armored scutes and eyes Bony osteoderms and a broad snout help identify American alligators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/alligator/web/alligator-core-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile American alligator showing yellow banding on dark scales A clutch may hold 20 to 50 eggs, but many hatchlings do not survive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/alligator/web/alligator-core-diet-01-1200.webp American alligator with mouth partly open in defensive posture Ambush hunters swallow prey whole or tear larger animals into chunks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/alligator/web/alligator-core-family-01-1200.webp Adult American alligator with a small hatchling nearby in Everglades Young stay near the mother for months while learning wetland routes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/alligator/web/alligator-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Open water and swamp vegetation in Okefenokee Swamp Georgia Blackwater swamps and marsh edges are classic American alligator country. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/alligator/web/alligator-core-range-01-1200.webp American alligator beside a Florida highway near wetland habitat The species is endemic to the southeastern United States mainland wetlands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/alligator/web/alligator-diet-01-1200.webp American alligator yawning with jaws open showing sharp teeth Powerful jaws help alligators seize fish, turtles, birds, and mammals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/alligator/web/alligator-family-01-1200.webp Juvenile American alligator resting on an adult in Florida Mothers guard nests and may carry hatchlings to water in their mouths. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/alligator/web/alligator-fun-fact-01-1200.webp American alligator floating in dark water at Alligator River refuge Alligators dig deep holes that hold water for fish and turtles in dry seasons. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/alligator/web/alligator-habitat-01-1200.webp American alligator resting in Green Cay wetland water Wetlands, swamps, and slow rivers provide cover for hunting and nesting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/alligator/web/alligator-hero-01-1200.webp American alligator basking on a riverbank in Central Florida American alligators bask along freshwater rivers, lakes, and marshes of the Southeast. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/alligator/web/alligator-range-01-1200.webp Map of American alligator range across the southeastern United States Wild American alligators live from North Carolina and Texas south through Florida. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/alligator/web/alligator-size-01-1200.webp Large American alligator along a bank in Big Cypress Preserve 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 Reddish-brown American bison calf standing on a grassy ridge Newborn bison calves are orange-red, which is why people nickname them 'red dogs.' https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of an American bison's head, horns, and shaggy hair A thick mane and curved horns protect the bison's head during pushing contests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-core-baby-01-1200.webp American bison calf drinking milk from its mother Calves drink their mother's milk for several months before living on grass alone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-core-diet-01-1200.webp Herd of American bison grazing across open prairie An adult bison eats many pounds of grass each day to support its large body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-core-family-01-1200.webp Group of American bison standing together in a herd Bison are social animals that live in herds, which helps keep the young ones safe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-core-habitat-01-1200.webp American bison grazing near the Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone Grasslands give bison the open space and steady food they need to thrive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-core-range-01-1200.webp American bison walking through deep snow in winter Bison travel across their range in every season, pushing through deep winter snow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-diet-01-1200.webp American bison grazing on grass in Yellowstone Bison are herbivores that spend most of the day eating grasses and other low plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-family-01-1200.webp Adult American bison standing beside its young calf Mother bison stay close to their calves and raise them inside a large protective herd. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-fun-fact-01-1200.webp American bison covered in snow resting during a winter storm Bison swing their heads from side to side to clear snow from winter forage. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-habitat-01-1200.webp American bison on open grassland in Yellowstone National Park Bison live on the wide grasslands and prairies of North America, like Yellowstone's valleys. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-hero-01-1200.webp American bison standing in open grassland under a wide sky American bison are large, shaggy grazers with a humped shoulder and short, curved horns. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-range-01-1200.webp Herd of American bison spread across Hayden Valley grassland Once millions roamed North America; today bison live mostly in parks and protected herds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bison/web/american-bison-size-01-1200.webp Full body side view of a large plains bison bull Bison are North America's biggest land animals, with bulls weighing up to a ton. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/american-bullfrog https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bullfrog/web/american-bullfrog-baby-01-1200.webp American bullfrog tadpole swimming among aquatic plants Tadpoles can take one to several years to metamorphose into frogs, depending on water temperature. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bullfrog/web/american-bullfrog-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of an American bullfrog's head with its throat inflated while calling Males inflate a vocal sac under the throat to produce their deep, resonant "jug-o-rum" call. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bullfrog/web/american-bullfrog-core-baby-01-1200.webp American bullfrog tadpole with developing hind legs Bullfrog tadpoles can spend more than a year growing before they become land-capable frogs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bullfrog/web/american-bullfrog-core-diet-01-1200.webp American bullfrog active at night beside water Bullfrogs are sit-and-wait predators that ambush insects, fish, and smaller frogs near water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bullfrog/web/american-bullfrog-core-family-01-1200.webp Juvenile American bullfrog sitting on damp ground Young bullfrogs leave the water after metamorphosis but stay close to wet cover. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bullfrog/web/american-bullfrog-core-habitat-01-1200.webp American bullfrog resting at the edge of a Quebec wetland Permanent ponds, marshes, and slow streams give bullfrogs the deep water cover they need. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bullfrog/web/american-bullfrog-core-range-01-1200.webp Map showing native and introduced American bullfrog range worldwide American bullfrogs are native to eastern North America but now occur as invasive populations elsewhere. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bullfrog/web/american-bullfrog-diet-01-1200.webp American bullfrog attempting to swallow a large goldfish Bullfrogs are opportunistic predators that attack almost anything they can overpower, including fish, birds, and other frogs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bullfrog/web/american-bullfrog-family-01-1200.webp Juvenile American bullfrog resting at the water's edge Once tadpoles complete metamorphosis, young bullfrogs live independently with no further parental care. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bullfrog/web/american-bullfrog-fun-fact-01-1200.webp American bullfrog peering out from under a submerged log Bullfrogs often sit motionless for long stretches, ambushing prey that comes within striking range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bullfrog/web/american-bullfrog-habitat-01-1200.webp American bullfrog sheltering among submerged wood and vegetation in a pond Bullfrogs favor still or slow-moving water with dense cover along the margins of ponds, lakes, and marshes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bullfrog/web/american-bullfrog-hero-01-1200.webp American bullfrog with head above the surface of a wetland pond The American bullfrog is the largest native frog in North America, common in ponds and marshes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bullfrog/web/american-bullfrog-range-01-1200.webp American bullfrog at a pond edge in the Adirondack Mountains Native to eastern North America, bullfrogs have also been introduced across Europe, Asia, and South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/american-bullfrog/web/american-bullfrog-size-01-1200.webp American bullfrog sitting on lily pads at the edge of a pond Adults reach about 15 cm snout to vent and can weigh over 500 g, making this North America's largest frog. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/angelfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile emperor angelfish with dark blue and white rings Young angelfish look very different, with ring patterns instead of stripes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of an emperor angelfish face and fins Their bright colors may warn rivals and help them recognize their own species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young emperor angelfish with juvenile color pattern It can take years for a young angelfish to develop its adult stripes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-core-diet-01-1200.webp Emperor angelfish feeding on reef growth They use sharp teeth to nip sponges and algae from coral and rock. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-core-family-01-1200.webp Adult emperor angelfish on a reef ledge Pairs may stay together on the same reef for years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Emperor angelfish on a healthy coral reef Healthy reefs with sponges and algae give angelfish food and shelter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-core-range-01-1200.webp Emperor angelfish swimming over a coral reef in the Indian Ocean Emperor angelfish are found throughout the Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea to Hawaii. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-diet-01-1200.webp Emperor angelfish searching for food on a reef Angelfish eat sponges, algae, and small animals they find on the reef. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-family-01-1200.webp Emperor angelfish patrolling its reef territory Adult angelfish often defend a reef home range from other fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Colorful emperor angelfish swimming near reef structure Juvenile angelfish slowly change color as they grow into striped adults. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-habitat-01-1200.webp Emperor angelfish swimming over a coral reef They live on coral reefs and rocky reefs in warm, clear ocean water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-hero-01-1200.webp Adult emperor angelfish with bold blue and yellow stripes on a reef Emperor angelfish are among the most colorful fish on tropical coral reefs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-range-01-1200.webp Emperor angelfish on a reef in the western Indian Ocean Emperor angelfish live from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and Polynesia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/angelfish/web/angelfish-size-01-1200.webp Juvenile emperor angelfish showing the dark blue and white ring pattern it keeps before maturing Adult emperor angelfish can grow about 15 inches long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/arabian-oryx https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arabian-oryx/web/arabian-oryx-baby-01-1200.webp Arabian oryx calf beside an adult A single calf is born after about eight months and is a plain sandy colour at first. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arabian-oryx/web/arabian-oryx-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of an Arabian oryx head with dark facial markings Dark facial markings and horns set on a white head; in profile the two horns can look like one. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arabian-oryx/web/arabian-oryx-core-diet-01-1200.webp Arabian oryx feeding Oryx feed mainly at dawn and dusk and can detect distant rainfall to find new plant growth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arabian-oryx/web/arabian-oryx-core-family-01-1200.webp Arabian oryx standing together A dominant male often leads a herd, and members follow one another across the desert in single file. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arabian-oryx/web/arabian-oryx-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Arabian oryx on desert sand Wide splayed hooves spread the animal's weight on soft sand as it crosses open desert. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arabian-oryx/web/arabian-oryx-core-range-01-1200.webp Arabian oryx in a desert conservation reserve Extinct in the wild by 1972, the Arabian oryx was bred in captivity and later downlisted to Vulnerable. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arabian-oryx/web/arabian-oryx-diet-01-1200.webp Arabian oryx grazing in the desert A herbivore, it eats grasses, herbs, roots, and buds, and gets most of its water from plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arabian-oryx/web/arabian-oryx-family-01-1200.webp Small herd of Arabian oryx together Arabian oryx live in small herds that roam widely in search of fresh growth after rain. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arabian-oryx/web/arabian-oryx-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Arabian oryx in profile showing its straight horns Seen side-on, the oryx's two straight horns can merge into one, a look long linked to the unicorn legend. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arabian-oryx/web/arabian-oryx-habitat-01-1200.webp Sand dunes and sparse desert grass in Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve, Saudi Arabia Uruq Bani Ma'arid on the edge of the Rub' al Khali is where Arabian oryx were first returned to the wild after the species went extinct in the wild in 1972. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arabian-oryx/web/arabian-oryx-hero-01-1200.webp White Arabian oryx with long straight ringed horns in the desert The Arabian oryx is a white desert antelope with long, nearly straight ringed horns. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arabian-oryx/web/arabian-oryx-range-01-1200.webp Arabian oryx standing in arid habitat Once found across the Arabian Peninsula, the species has been reintroduced to Oman, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Jordan, and the UAE. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arabian-oryx/web/arabian-oryx-size-01-1200.webp Full body side view of an Arabian oryx It stands about a metre at the shoulder and weighs roughly 70 kilograms, small for an oryx. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/archerfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-baby-01-1200.webp A juvenile banded archerfish practicing its hunting posture near the surface 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/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of an archerfish's large forward-facing eyes and upward-angled mouth Their large, forward-set eyes give binocular vision and correct for the way light bends at the water surface. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-core-baby-01-1200.webp A young archerfish in the shallow upper water of its habitat As young archerfish mature in estuaries they develop the dark vertical bands that break up their outline. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-core-diet-01-1200.webp Archerfish stalking an insect target near the calm water surface 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/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-core-family-01-1200.webp Banded archerfish resting near others of its school In the rainy season mature archerfish move from brackish coastal water upstream into flooded freshwater rivers to spawn. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Archerfish swimming among overhanging foliage and submerged roots Mangrove forest and riverside vegetation supply the overhanging insect populations archerfish shoot at. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-core-range-01-1200.webp Banded archerfish swimming in clear shallow water Protecting mangrove estuaries from coastal development and pollution matters for wild archerfish populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-diet-01-1200.webp Archerfish positioned just below the water surface, tilting its sharp snout upward to target overhanging insects 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/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-family-01-1200.webp School of archerfish swimming together in a large aquarium display Archerfish are social and live in small schools, where they compete to reach insects shot down by other fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Banded archerfish swimming just under the surface, where it shoots at insects above 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/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-habitat-01-1200.webp Banded archerfish moving through submerged mangrove roots and water plants They live in mangrove estuaries, brackish swamps and jungle rivers overhung by vegetation. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-hero-01-1200.webp Banded archerfish near the water surface, showing its pointed snout and black vertical bars The archerfish is a brackish-water fish known for shooting down insect prey with jets of water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-range-01-1200.webp Banded archerfish swimming just below the water surface Banded archerfish range from India through Southeast Asia to northern Australia, in brackish mangroves and estuaries. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/archerfish/web/archerfish-size-01-1200.webp A mature banded archerfish showcasing its flattened dorsal profile and robust body shape 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://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arctic-fox/web/arctic-fox-baby-01-1200.webp Two arctic fox pups sitting together outside a tundra den Litters can be large when lemmings are plentiful on the summer tundra. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arctic-fox/web/arctic-fox-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of arctic fox face with thick white winter fur Rounded ears and a short muzzle reduce heat loss in extreme cold. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arctic-fox/web/arctic-fox-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young arctic fox curled on a hillside of tundra plants Pups explore near the den while parents deliver lemmings and bird prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arctic-fox/web/arctic-fox-core-diet-01-1200.webp Brown summer-coated arctic fox on a wooden deck beside a building in Iceland In summer they hunt birds and rodents; in winter they often follow polar bears for scraps. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arctic-fox/web/arctic-fox-core-family-01-1200.webp Pair of young arctic fox siblings on tundra near their den Family dens may be reused for years on raised, well-drained tundra mounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arctic-fox/web/arctic-fox-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Arctic fox on open snow-covered Alaskan coastal plain Frozen plains and pack-ice edges offer dens, prey, and scavenging chances. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arctic-fox/web/arctic-fox-core-range-01-1200.webp Map of arctic fox range across Alaska Alaska’s Arctic coast and islands support important Vulpes lagopus populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arctic-fox/web/arctic-fox-diet-01-1200.webp Arctic fox in brown summer coat grabbing a piece of meat Lemmings, birds, eggs, and carrion fuel this opportunistic polar carnivore. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arctic-fox/web/arctic-fox-family-01-1200.webp Two young arctic foxes resting close on a tundra hillside Both parents bring food to dens while pups grow through the short Arctic summer. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arctic-fox/web/arctic-fox-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Two arctic foxes side by side in brown summer and white winter coats The same species sheds its white coat for a brown or gray summer pelage. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arctic-fox/web/arctic-fox-habitat-01-1200.webp Arctic fox walking across snowy Alaskan tundra in winter They live on Arctic tundra, coastal plains, and sea-ice edges around the pole. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arctic-fox/web/arctic-fox-hero-01-1200.webp White arctic fox standing on snow in Iceland winter pelage Arctic foxes grow a dense white winter coat that blends into snow and ice. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arctic-fox/web/arctic-fox-range-01-1200.webp World map showing arctic fox distribution across the Arctic Circle Arctic foxes circle the high Arctic from Alaska and Canada to Greenland, Europe, and Siberia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/arctic-fox/web/arctic-fox-size-01-1200.webp Compact arctic fox standing on rocky Arctic ground in Canada 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 Young nine-banded armadillo on grass All four pups develop from a single fertilized egg through obligate polyembryony. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of armadillo bony osteoderm plates and pointed snout The carapace is a mosaic of interlocking bony plates called osteoderms. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young nine-banded armadillo on grass Every litter produces four genetically identical pups from one egg. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-core-diet-01-1200.webp Nine-banded armadillo feeding from a metal bowl set out beside a wall Insects make up over 90% of the nine-banded armadillo diet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-core-family-01-1200.webp Nine-banded armadillo foraging alone across rocky ground Nine-banded armadillos are solitary outside the breeding season; each one forages, digs and swims on its own. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Nine-banded armadillo at the entrance of its burrow in grassland Armadillos dig burrow systems with multiple entrances across their home range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-core-range-01-1200.webp Nine-banded armadillo in tropical forest habitat on the Osa Peninsula The species ranges from the southern United States to northern Argentina. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-diet-01-1200.webp Armadillo digging in soil to uncover insects and grubs Armadillos locate buried insects by smell and dig them up with powerful claws. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-family-01-1200.webp Nine-banded armadillo in grassy habitat Armadillo behavior includes burrowing and nocturnal foraging. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Nine-banded armadillo foraging across dry leaf litter Armadillos can hold their breath for up to six minutes while walking underwater. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-habitat-01-1200.webp Grassland and scrubland habitat with sandy soil suitable for burrowing Armadillos favor warm grasslands and forest edges with loose soil for burrowing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-hero-01-1200.webp Nine-banded armadillo showing its bony armor shell on grassland The nine-banded armadillo is the only mammal encased in a true bony shell. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-range-01-1200.webp Nine-banded armadillo walking across open ground Nine-banded armadillos range from the southern United States to northern Argentina. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/armadillo/web/armadillo-size-01-1200.webp Nine-banded armadillo showing its compact body and armored tail 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 chick sheltered inside its nesting burrow An Atlantic puffin chick, or puffling, remains in its burrow while both parents return with fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-closeup-01-1200.webp Atlantic puffin on a lichen-covered rock with its wings half open Atlantic Puffin close-up: large colorful bill that sheds plates in winter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-core-diet-01-1200.webp Atlantic puffin flying low over the sea with wings beating Recorded foods for Atlantic Puffin include sand eels, capelin, and sprats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-core-family-01-1200.webp Atlantic puffin flying with several fish held in its bill Adult puffins can carry several fish at once back to nest burrows for their chicks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Atlantic puffin standing on bare earth beside its burrow entrance Atlantic Puffin is recorded in coast, open ocean, and tundra habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-core-range-01-1200.webp An Atlantic Puffin flying over the ocean during migration Atlantic Puffins spend the winter months at sea, returning to coastal cliffs in the spring to nest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-diet-01-1200.webp Atlantic puffin standing on a mossy clifftop rock above the sea Atlantic Puffin is a carnivore that feeds on sand eels and capelin. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-family-01-1200.webp Close-up portrait of an Atlantic puffin with orange bill The colorful outer plates on a puffin's bill become brightest during breeding season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Atlantic puffin stretching both wings on a grassy clifftop A baby puffin is called a puffling. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-habitat-01-1200.webp Atlantic puffin standing on a grassy cliff edge above turquoise water Atlantic Puffin inhabits coast and open ocean across Europe and North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-hero-01-1200.webp Atlantic puffin standing on a grassy sea cliff Bright orange feet and a deep bill help make Atlantic puffins easy to spot in summer. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-range-01-1200.webp Atlantic puffin standing on grass with a beakful of nesting material Atlantic Puffin occurs in Iceland and Norway, within Europe and North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/puffin/web/puffin-size-01-1200.webp Atlantic puffin flying toward the camera with wings spread 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 Young Axolotl Axolotl young are known as larvae; reproduction can produce 100 to 1,000 eggs per clutch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of an axolotl showing feathery external gills and a gentle smile External gills give axolotls a permanent smile and let them breathe underwater. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-core-baby-01-1200.webp Dark wild-type axolotl resting on gravel among green algae Axolotl young develop for 10 to 14 days (egg incubation). https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-core-diet-01-1200.webp Axolotl being hand-fed in an aquarium Axolotls use suction feeding to capture worms, insect larvae, small fish, and other aquatic prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-core-family-01-1200.webp Two adult leucistic axolotls resting together in an aquarium Axolotls are generally solitary, but individuals can share suitable aquarium space when food and shelter are sufficient. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Two pale axolotls resting on sand in a planted aquarium tank Axolotl is recorded in freshwater lake and canal habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-core-range-01-1200.webp Map of the axolotl's native distribution around Xochimilco in Mexico City Wild axolotls are restricted to the canal and wetland system around Xochimilco in Mexico City. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-diet-01-1200.webp Dark axolotl moving among tall aquatic plants in an aquarium Axolotl is a carnivore that feeds on worms and insect larvae. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-family-01-1200.webp Axolotl larva developing inside its transparent egg Axolotl behavior includes neoteny and nocturnal feeding. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Pale axolotl with pink feathery gills standing on aquarium gravel Axolotls can fully regenerate a lost limb—complete with bone, muscle, and nerves—within weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-habitat-01-1200.webp Dark axolotl resting on the sandy bottom of a planted aquarium Axolotl inhabits freshwater lake and canal across North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-hero-01-1200.webp Axolotl with feathery gills and a gentle smile in an aquarium Axolotls keep their larval gills and can regenerate lost limbs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-range-01-1200.webp Microscope view of dark and yellow pigment cells in axolotl larval skin Axolotl occurs in Mexico, within North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/axolotl/web/axolotl-size-01-1200.webp Axolotl: 6 maja 06 r. ZOO 204 Axolotl ranges from 6 inches to 18 inches in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/aye-aye https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/aye-aye/web/aye-aye-baby-01-1200.webp Aye-aye clinging to a branch while feeding on fruit at night Female aye-ayes usually raise one infant and may wait two or three years before reproducing again. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/aye-aye/web/aye-aye-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of an aye-aye's face, large ears and dark guard hairs Large movable ears help the aye-aye detect subtle sounds made while tapping wood. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/aye-aye/web/aye-aye-core-diet-01-1200.webp Wild aye-aye leaning along a branch while foraging in Madagascar Percussive foraging combines rapid tapping, careful listening, gnawing and probing with the middle finger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/aye-aye/web/aye-aye-core-family-01-1200.webp Aye-aye resting on branching timber in a wooded enclosure Male home ranges overlap several females, but adults normally forage alone rather than forming troops. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/aye-aye/web/aye-aye-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Wild aye-aye photographed in forest at night in Madagascar Aye-ayes travel and forage after dark, then sleep by day in spherical leaf nests high in trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/aye-aye/web/aye-aye-core-range-01-1200.webp Captive aye-aye looking out through leafy branches Forest fragmentation and deliberate killing continue to threaten the endangered aye-aye across Madagascar. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/aye-aye/web/aye-aye-diet-01-1200.webp Aye-aye using its hands while investigating wood for food The thin third finger taps wood, probes insect tunnels and scoops food from small openings. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/aye-aye/web/aye-aye-family-01-1200.webp Aye-aye balanced on a branch in a wooded enclosure Adults forage mostly alone, while dependent young remain with their mother as they learn extractive feeding. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/aye-aye/web/aye-aye-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Aye-aye holding a branch with elongated fingers A small pseudothumb near the wrist adds an extra gripping surface to each highly specialized hand. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/aye-aye/web/aye-aye-habitat-01-1200.webp Wild aye-aye moving through leafy forest vegetation at night Aye-ayes occupy rainforest, dry forest, mangroves and secondary woodland across Madagascar. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/aye-aye/web/aye-aye-hero-01-1200.webp Aye-aye gripping a branch with large ears and a long middle finger visible The aye-aye is Madagascar's largest nocturnal primate and the only living member of Daubentoniidae. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/aye-aye/web/aye-aye-range-01-1200.webp Map showing the aye-aye's distribution around Madagascar The aye-aye is endemic to Madagascar but occurs in several forest types around the island. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/aye-aye/web/aye-aye-size-01-1200.webp Full-body view of an aye-aye showing its long bushy tail An adult's head and body measure about 36 to 44 cm, with a tail that can be longer than the body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/eagle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-baby-01-1200.webp Young bald eagle nestlings in a large stick nest Eaglets hatch covered in gray down and depend on their parents for food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up bald eagle head with white feathers and yellow hooked beak A bald eagle's sharp hooked beak and keen eyes help it spot prey from far away. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young bald eagle chick begging for food at the nest Eaglets grow quickly and need many meals brought by their parents each day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Bald eagle portrait showing white head and intense yellow eyes Adult bald eagles develop their white head and tail when they are about five years old. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-core-diet-01-1200.webp Bald eagles feeding on salmon along a riverbank During salmon runs, eagles gather along rivers to catch and eat fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-core-family-01-1200.webp Adult bald eagle at a nest with chicks in a tree Both eagle parents bring food to the nest and guard their young. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Large bald eagle stick nest in a bare tree against a blue sky Eagles build huge stick nests near water where fish and birds are easy to find. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-core-range-01-1200.webp Bald eagle launching from a tree over open North American landscape Eagles patrol wide territories along coasts, rivers, and lakes across North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-diet-01-1200.webp Bald eagle holding a fish in its talons Eagles are carnivores that catch fish, waterfowl, and other prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-family-01-1200.webp Adult bald eagles at a large nest in a pine tree Eagle pairs often return to the same nest year after year, adding more sticks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Bald eagle diving steeply with wings tucked during a hunt When diving for prey, a bald eagle can reach speeds near 100 mph. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-habitat-01-1200.webp Bald eagle perched in a tall tree near water Eagles nest in tall trees and cliffs near lakes, rivers, and coasts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-hero-01-1200.webp Bald eagle soaring with wings spread over Humber Bay Park, Toronto Bald eagles are large birds of prey with broad wings that support soaring flight. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-range-01-1200.webp Bald eagle swooping down with talons forward to take a fish from open water Wild eagles live across North America from Alaska and Canada to the United States. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eagle/web/eagle-size-01-1200.webp Bald eagle with wings fully spread showing wide wingspan An adult bald eagle's wings can span more than six feet from tip to tip. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snake https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-baby-01-1200.webp Ball python coiled on natural bark and leaf litter Ball pythons hatch from eggs and are independent from birth; the female coils around the clutch to incubate it until the young emerge. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a ball python head and eyes Like all snakes, ball pythons smell with their tongue and shed their skin as they grow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young ball python resting in a coiled position Hatchlings are independent soon after leaving the egg. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-core-diet-01-1200.webp Ball python coiled along a branch beside broad green leaves Ball pythons are ambush hunters, waiting near rodent runs and gerbil burrows rather than actively searching for prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-core-family-01-1200.webp Ball python coiled with its head resting on its coils Ball pythons are solitary; the name comes from their habit of curling into a tight ball, head tucked in the middle, when threatened. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Ball python hidden in shaded ground cover They spend much of the day hidden in burrows, termite mounds, or leaf litter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-core-range-01-1200.webp Ball python on the ground in an open enclosure Ball pythons are native to the grasslands and open forests of West and Central Africa, where they shelter in burrows and termite mounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-diet-01-1200.webp Ball python resting in a coiled defensive posture Ball pythons are ambush predators that seize warm-blooded prey such as rodents and kill it by constriction; they can go weeks between meals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-family-01-1200.webp Adult ball python coiled in a resting pose Female ball pythons coil around their eggs to protect and warm them. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Ball python with pale orange and cream color pattern When scared, a ball python may curl into a tight ball with its head hidden inside. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-habitat-01-1200.webp Ball python on shaded ground in a zoo terrarium Ball pythons live in grasslands, savannas, and forest edges in West and Central Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-hero-01-1200.webp Ball python coiled on a branch Ball pythons are calm snakes with strongly patterned skin and a habit of curling into a ball when threatened. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-range-01-1200.webp Ball python in West African habitat setting Ball pythons range from Senegal to Uganda in western and central Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snake/web/snake-size-01-1200.webp Ball python head showing body scale pattern Adult ball pythons usually grow 3 to 5 feet long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/beluga https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/beluga/web/beluga-baby-01-1200.webp Adult female beluga swimming beside a darker gray calf in Cook Inlet Newborn belugas are gray or brown and only turn white after several years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/beluga/web/beluga-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a beluga whale head showing the flexible melon and small eyes The soft melon can change shape as belugas focus sound for echolocation. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/beluga/web/beluga-core-baby-01-1200.webp Mother beluga swimming with a small gray calf near the surface Calves nurse on rich milk for about two years while staying beside their mothers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/beluga/web/beluga-core-diet-01-1200.webp Beluga whale foraging in shallow water near the shore Flexible necks help belugas scan the seabed for bottom-dwelling fish and invertebrates. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/beluga/web/beluga-core-family-01-1200.webp Two beluga whales interacting closely in blue water Belugas live in pods where females often share calf-care duties. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/beluga/web/beluga-core-habitat-01-1200.webp A pod of wild beluga whales at the surface of Hudson Bay Belugas gather in estuaries and shallow coastal waters of the Arctic and subarctic, often in large, social pods. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/beluga/web/beluga-core-range-01-1200.webp Map of Alaska highlighting coastal waters used by beluga whale stocks Alaska alone holds several beluga stocks, including the isolated Cook Inlet population. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/beluga/web/beluga-diet-01-1200.webp Wild beluga whale in coastal waters near Churchill, Manitoba Belugas hunt fish, squid, and bottom-dwelling invertebrates, using echolocation to find prey in dark or ice-covered water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/beluga/web/beluga-family-01-1200.webp Beluga whale swimming next to its calf in the St. Lawrence Estuary Mothers and calves stay tightly bonded while the young learn Arctic navigation. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/beluga/web/beluga-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Beluga whale releasing a bubble ring underwater in an aquarium tank Belugas are nicknamed canaries of the sea for their rich repertoire of clicks and whistles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/beluga/web/beluga-habitat-01-1200.webp Group of beluga whales swimming near an Arctic shoreline in Svalbard Belugas summer in shallow Arctic and sub-Arctic seas, including fjords around Svalbard. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/beluga/web/beluga-hero-01-1200.webp Wild beluga whale surfacing in blue Arctic water A beluga (Delphinapterus leucas) surfaces at sea. Belugas are small white whales with a rounded 'melon' forehead and no dorsal fin. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/beluga/web/beluga-range-01-1200.webp World range map showing beluga whale distribution across Arctic waters Belugas circle the high Arctic, with distinct stocks from Alaska to Russia and Greenland. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/beluga/web/beluga-size-01-1200.webp Two adult beluga whales swimming side by side underwater Adults usually measure about 11 to 18 feet long and can weigh over a ton. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/binturong https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/binturong/web/binturong-baby-01-1200.webp Young binturong with dark fuzzy fur Litters of one to three cubs are raised by the mother, aided by delayed implantation timing births. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/binturong/web/binturong-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a binturong's face with white whiskers and tufted ears Long white whiskers and tufted ears mark the face of this mainly nocturnal climber. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/binturong/web/binturong-core-diet-01-1200.webp Binturong reaching forward on a branch Beyond fruit, binturongs take shoots, eggs, small animals, and carrion when available. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/binturong/web/binturong-core-family-01-1200.webp Two binturongs on branches inside a mesh enclosure Adults hold overlapping ranges and communicate largely through scent marks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/binturong/web/binturong-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Binturong moving along a thick branch Strong limbs and a gripping tail let the binturong forage and rest high in the forest canopy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/binturong/web/binturong-core-range-01-1200.webp Binturong resting on a raised wooden structure Habitat loss and the wildlife trade have made the binturong Vulnerable across its fragmented range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/binturong/web/binturong-diet-01-1200.webp Binturong with its mouth open showing teeth Mostly frugivorous, the binturong eats large amounts of figs and helps disperse their seeds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/binturong/web/binturong-family-01-1200.webp Adult binturong beside a younger individual Binturongs are largely solitary, though mothers stay with dependent young. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/binturong/web/binturong-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Binturong on a branch with its long prehensile tail curled A gland near the tail gives the binturong a scent often compared to warm popcorn. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/binturong/web/binturong-habitat-01-1200.webp Binturong climbing among branches in dense foliage Binturongs live in the tall canopy of Southeast Asian rainforests, rarely coming to the ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/binturong/web/binturong-hero-01-1200.webp Binturong with shaggy black fur and tufted ears resting on a branch The binturong, or bearcat, is the largest civet and one of few carnivores with a prehensile tail. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/binturong/web/binturong-range-01-1200.webp Binturong resting on a wooden platform The species ranges patchily from northeastern India and mainland Southeast Asia to Borneo and Palawan. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/binturong/web/binturong-size-01-1200.webp Full body view of a binturong showing its long bushy tail Head and body span 60 to 96 cm, with a muscular tail nearly as long again, and adults weigh 9 to 20 kg. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/blue-whale https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-baby-01-1200.webp Blue whale mother swimming beside her calf at the surface A newborn blue whale calf can weigh about three tons and grow very fast. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of blue whale twin blowholes on top of its head A blue whale breathes through two blowholes and can spout water 30 feet into the air. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young blue whale rising to breathe at the ocean surface Blue whale calves drink rich milk and may gain about 200 pounds per day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Blue whale back and dorsal fin at the ocean surface A blue whale's heart alone can weigh as much as a small car. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-core-diet-01-1200.webp Blue whale swimming at the surface in feeding waters off Sri Lanka During feeding season, a blue whale may eat several tons of krill in a single day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-core-family-01-1200.webp Blue whale gliding through calm ocean water off Mirissa Sri Lanka Blue whales are usually solitary but may feed near others where krill swarms are dense. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Blue whale surfacing near Mirissa off the southern coast of Sri Lanka Blue whales travel through open oceans and visit coastal upwelling zones full of food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-core-range-01-1200.webp Blue whale tail fluke above Indian Ocean water before a deep dive Blue whale populations span the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-diet-01-1200.webp Adult blue whale surfacing in the eastern Pacific Ocean Blue whales filter huge mouthfuls of krill and small fish from the sea. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-family-01-1200.webp Blue whale mother and calf diving together beneath the surface A mother blue whale stays close to her calf for months while it learns to swim and feed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Blue whale tail fluke rising as the whale begins a deep dive Blue whales can dive more than 1,000 feet deep and hold their breath for about 30 minutes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-habitat-01-1200.webp Blue whale swimming just below the surface of the open ocean Blue whales live in the open ocean, cruising cold, plankton-rich seas where they feed near the surface. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-hero-01-1200.webp Blue whale swimming at the ocean surface with mottled blue-gray skin The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived on Earth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-range-01-1200.webp World map showing the blue whale's range across all major oceans Range map: blue whales occur in all the world's oceans, migrating between polar feeding grounds and warmer waters. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-whale/web/blue-whale-size-01-1200.webp Labelled size-comparison chart of the three blue whale subspecies A scientific size chart: blue whale subspecies reach roughly 20–30 m (66–98 ft), making it the largest animal known to have lived. 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 Mother blue-footed booby tending to her fluffy white downy chick in a ground nest Chicks hatch covered in fluffy white down and are fed regurgitated fish by both attentive parents. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-closeup-01-1200.webp Sharp close-up of a blue-footed booby's head, sharp serrated beak, and striking yellow eyes Their serrated beaks lack external nostrils, preventing water from rushing in during high-speed plunge dives. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-core-baby-01-1200.webp Subadult blue-footed booby juvenile transitioning to mature adult plumage on the beach Older juveniles gradually lose their down and develop the streamlined feathers necessary for ocean flight. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-core-diet-01-1200.webp Blue-footed booby perched on a coastal outcrop surveying the fishing grounds Sardines, anchovies, and flying fish represent the core staples of their high-protein oceanic diet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-core-family-01-1200.webp Attentive blue-footed booby guarding its nesting perimeter Boobies nest in close-knit colonies where parents vigorously defend their immediate nesting space. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Blue-footed booby resting on sunlit coastal rocks Predator-free island reserves give boobies the ground they need to roost and raise young. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-core-range-01-1200.webp Blue-footed booby gazing out over the open Pacific waters Overfishing of sardine stocks and climate events like El Niño directly impact the reproductive success of booby colonies. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-diet-01-1200.webp Blue-footed booby scanning the open ocean from a high coastal vantage point They are expert plunge-divers, folding their wings to dive high-speed from the sky to snatch schooling fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-family-01-1200.webp Pair of blue-footed boobies engaging in their famous high-stepping mating ritual Pairs form strong bonds through an elaborate courtship dance where they lift and flaunt their vibrant blue feet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Blue-footed boobies showing off their intense blue feet during courtship The blue color of their feet comes entirely from carotenoid pigments obtained through their fresh fish diet! https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-habitat-01-1200.webp Blue-footed booby resting on coastal volcanic rock formations They nest and roost on the rocky shores and scrubland islands of the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-hero-01-1200.webp Adult blue-footed booby standing on a sunny beach, its turquoise-blue feet clearly visible The blue-footed booby is a tropical seabird known for its bright blue webbed feet and its courtship display. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-range-01-1200.webp Blue-footed booby in its classic Galapagos coastal range Their primary populations thrive across the Galapagos Islands, as well as the coastal islands of Ecuador, Peru, and Mexico. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/blue-footed-booby/web/blue-footed-booby-size-01-1200.webp Full body profile of a blue-footed booby displaying its elegant wings and streamlined shape They are medium-sized seabirds with long pointed wings spanning around 5 feet (1.5 meters). https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/bobcat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bobcat/web/bobcat-baby-01-1200.webp Spotted bobcat kitten sitting in grassy cover at a wildlife refuge Bobcat kittens are born spotted and stay with their mother for about a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bobcat/web/bobcat-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up bobcat portrait showing ruffed face and tufted ears Facial ruff and ear tufts help bobcats look larger and hear faint prey sounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bobcat/web/bobcat-core-baby-01-1200.webp Two young bobcat kittens lying together during a monitoring study Kittens open their eyes after about 10 days and begin hunting practice months later. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bobcat/web/bobcat-core-diet-01-1200.webp Bobcat kitten with a rabbit in its mouth among mesquite branches Ambush hunting and short sprints let bobcats catch lagomorphs in dense cover. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bobcat/web/bobcat-core-family-01-1200.webp Litter of bobcat kittens resting together in North Texas Litters usually have two to four kittens that stay hidden in dens for weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bobcat/web/bobcat-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Oak woodland and grassland edge habitat used by bobcats Woodland edges supply cover for stalking rabbits, rodents, and deer. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bobcat/web/bobcat-core-range-01-1200.webp Map of bobcat subspecies ranges across North America Several subspecies occupy forests, deserts, and scrub from Canada to Mexico. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bobcat/web/bobcat-diet-01-1200.webp Young bobcat carrying a rabbit while perched in a tree Rabbits and hares are staple prey, though bobcats also take rodents, birds, and deer. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bobcat/web/bobcat-family-01-1200.webp Adult bobcat walking with kittens captured on a camera trap Mothers raise litters alone, teaching kittens to stalk and hunt before they disperse. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bobcat/web/bobcat-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Bobcat resting on a sunlit rock, ear tufts and cheek ruff visible The black-tufted ears and flared cheek ruff are the quickest way to tell a bobcat from a house cat at a distance. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bobcat/web/bobcat-habitat-01-1200.webp Wild bobcat standing among trees in a South Carolina national forest Bobcats favor forests, woodlands, and brushy edges with cover for stalking prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bobcat/web/bobcat-hero-01-1200.webp Bobcat standing in the open A bobcat (Lynx rufus), a mid-sized North American wildcat with a short 'bobbed' tail and ear tufts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bobcat/web/bobcat-range-01-1200.webp Range map of bobcat distribution across North America Bobcats range from southern Canada through most of the United States into Mexico. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bobcat/web/bobcat-size-01-1200.webp Full-body bobcat showing compact build and short black-tipped tail 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 mother swimming with her calf Dolphin calves stay beside their mothers and learn how to hunt and communicate. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a bottlenose dolphin blowhole on top of its head The blowhole lets dolphins take quick breaths without slowing down in the water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-core-baby-01-1200.webp Bottlenose dolphin mother swimming beside her calf at sea surface Calves stay close to their mothers and learn to breathe, swim, and hunt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-core-diet-01-1200.webp Bottlenose dolphin swimming in coastal waters Dolphins hunt fish and squid, often working together to chase prey in shallow water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-core-family-01-1200.webp Atlantic bottlenose dolphins swimming together as a social pod Bottlenose dolphins travel in pods where they cooperate and communicate constantly. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Common bottlenose dolphin surfacing in coastal ocean water Bottlenose dolphins live in warm and temperate coastal and offshore seas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-core-range-01-1200.webp Bottlenose dolphins swimming at Amity Point These dolphins are found in temperate and tropical seas on almost every continent. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-diet-01-1200.webp Bottlenose dolphin surfacing in coastal waters while hunting Bottlenose Dolphin is a carnivore that feeds on fish and squid. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-family-01-1200.webp Pod of common bottlenose dolphins swimming together off Sagres, Portugal Dolphins live in social groups called pods that cooperate, play, and travel together. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Bottlenose dolphin riding the wake behind a boat on the Banana River Dolphins often surf boat wakes and waves just for fun and to save energy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-habitat-01-1200.webp Pod of bottlenose dolphins swimming in coastal waters off Florida Bottlenose dolphins live in warm coastal waters, bays, and open ocean around the world. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-hero-01-1200.webp Bottlenose dolphin leaping above the ocean surface Dolphins leap out of the water to breathe through the blowhole on top of their heads. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-range-01-1200.webp Bottlenose dolphin swimming in clear blue coastal water Bottlenose Dolphin occurs in the United States and Australia, within Worldwide. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/bottlenose-dolphin/web/dolphin-size-01-1200.webp Side view of a bottlenose dolphin showing its full streamlined body 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://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tapir/web/tapir-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile Brazilian tapir with pale stripes and spots on brown fur Calves wear camouflage stripes for months while staying near their mothers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tapir/web/tapir-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of Brazilian tapir face showing fleshy prehensile snout The soft, mobile snout works like a short trunk for grasping food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tapir/web/tapir-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young Brazilian tapir calf with striped and spotted coat A single calf usually stays with the mother for about a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tapir/web/tapir-core-diet-01-1200.webp Wild Brazilian tapir stretching its flexible snout to browse green leaves Leaves, shoots, fruit, and aquatic plants make up the Brazilian tapir's varied herbivorous diet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tapir/web/tapir-core-family-01-1200.webp Two adult tapirs on mown grass with a striped calf beside them Adults are mostly solitary outside mating and calf-rearing periods. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tapir/web/tapir-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Wild Brazilian tapir moving into dense Pantanal forest vegetation Trails between water and fruiting trees define daily tapir routes through dense cover. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tapir/web/tapir-core-range-01-1200.webp Brazilian tapir walking through Pantanal wetland forest edge From Amazon floodplains to Pantanal mosaics, wet cover anchors their South American range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tapir/web/tapir-diet-01-1200.webp Male Brazilian tapir browsing green leaves in Pantanal vegetation A flexible snout plucks leaves, fruit, twigs, and aquatic plants from forest edges. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tapir/web/tapir-family-01-1200.webp Adult Brazilian tapir standing beside a young calf Usually only the mother cares for the calf until the stripes fade. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tapir/web/tapir-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Brazilian tapir swimming with head and snout above dark river water Excellent swimmers, Brazilian tapirs dive or float to cool off and escape danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tapir/web/tapir-habitat-01-1200.webp Wild male Brazilian tapir walking out of dense Pantanal forest Brazilian tapirs depend on humid forests near rivers, swamps, and muddy wallows. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tapir/web/tapir-hero-01-1200.webp Brazilian tapir standing on a riverbank in the southern Amazon The Brazilian tapir is South America’s largest native land mammal still widespread in wet forests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tapir/web/tapir-range-01-1200.webp Range map of Brazilian tapir across South America Brazilian tapirs range from northern South America into Brazil, Peru, and neighboring countries. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tapir/web/tapir-size-01-1200.webp Large Brazilian tapir showing bulky body and short mane in Brazilian park Adults can weigh more than 500 pounds and stretch over six feet from nose to rump. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/brown-pelican https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/brown-pelican/web/brown-pelican-baby-01-1200.webp Brown pelican chicks in a nest Two or three eggs hatch into naked chicks that are fed regurgitated fish in coastal colonies. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/brown-pelican/web/brown-pelican-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a brown pelican's head, bill, and pouch The stretchy throat pouch works as a dip-net, holding up to about 11 litres of water and fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/brown-pelican/web/brown-pelican-core-diet-01-1200.webp Brown pelican gliding low over the water Pelicans often glide in single file just above the waves while searching for schooling fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/brown-pelican/web/brown-pelican-core-family-01-1200.webp Immature brown pelican with brown head and neck Young birds are brown-headed and take two to three years to gain full adult plumage. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/brown-pelican/web/brown-pelican-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Brown pelican on a warm tropical coastline Estuaries, bays, and warm coastal waters give brown pelicans shallow places to fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/brown-pelican/web/brown-pelican-core-range-01-1200.webp Brown pelicans resting together on a coast Once devastated by the pesticide DDT, brown pelicans recovered after it was banned and are now Least Concern. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/brown-pelican/web/brown-pelican-diet-01-1200.webp Brown pelican plunge-diving toward the water It plunge-dives from the air and scoops fish with its pouch, which drains water before swallowing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/brown-pelican/web/brown-pelican-family-01-1200.webp Brown pelican at a nest on a coastal island Brown pelicans nest colonially on islands, in ground scrapes or low bushes and trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/brown-pelican/web/brown-pelican-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Brown pelican hitting the water in a dive Air sacs under the skin cushion the impact of dives that would otherwise injure the bird. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/brown-pelican/web/brown-pelican-habitat-01-1200.webp Brown pelican on a coastal harbor piling Brown pelicans live along warm Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the Americas, rarely far from the sea. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/brown-pelican/web/brown-pelican-hero-01-1200.webp Brown pelican in breeding plumage with a long bill and throat pouch The brown pelican is the smallest pelican and the only one that plunge-dives for fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/brown-pelican/web/brown-pelican-range-01-1200.webp Brown pelican on a tropical coast The species ranges from the United States south along both American coasts to Peru and Brazil. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/brown-pelican/web/brown-pelican-size-01-1200.webp Full body view of a standing brown pelican Bodies span about 1 to 1.4 metres, with a wingspan of roughly 2 to 2.3 metres. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-lion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-lion/web/sea-lion-baby-01-1200.webp Young California sea lion pup barking on a rocky beach Pups are born on land and learn to swim in the first few weeks of life. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-lion/web/sea-lion-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a California sea lion face showing whiskers and external ear flaps External ear flaps and rotating hind flippers set eared seals apart from true seals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-lion/web/sea-lion-core-baby-01-1200.webp Newborn California sea lion pup resting beside its mother on land A pup weighs only a few pounds at birth and cannot swim until after nursing begins. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-lion/web/sea-lion-core-diet-01-1200.webp California sea lion swimming underwater near kelp while investigating a camera Agile underwater hunters rely on vision and whiskers to track fast fish and squid. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-lion/web/sea-lion-core-family-01-1200.webp Female California sea lion hauled out on rocks along the central California coast Breeding colonies concentrate pups and territorial bulls on the same coastal beaches. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-lion/web/sea-lion-core-habitat-01-1200.webp California sea lions sleeping on coastal rocks above the surf Coastal ledges and sandy beaches give sea lions dry spots to rest between foraging trips. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-lion/web/sea-lion-core-range-01-1200.webp Herd of California sea lions swimming near Anacapa Island in the Channel Islands Their range stretches from southeast Alaska to central Mexico along the Pacific coast. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-lion/web/sea-lion-diet-01-1200.webp Steller sea lion catching a sturgeon at the surface Sea lions hunt fish, squid, and octopus; larger prey like this sturgeon is shaken apart at the surface before being eaten. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-lion/web/sea-lion-family-01-1200.webp Adult California sea lions resting with a pup on a sandy beach Mothers nurse pups for several months while males defend nearby breeding territories. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-lion/web/sea-lion-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Crowd of California sea lions hauled out on floating docks at Pier 39 Loud barking and dock-hopping at Pier 39 made urban sea lions a San Francisco landmark. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-lion/web/sea-lion-habitat-01-1200.webp Rocky cliff coastline of Santa Barbara Island used as a sea lion rookery Breeding rookeries form on islands and rocky headlands from Baja California northward. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-lion/web/sea-lion-hero-01-1200.webp California sea lion resting on a rocky coast beside a western gull California sea lions haul out on rocky shores and piers along the North Pacific coast. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-lion/web/sea-lion-range-01-1200.webp Aerial view of dense California sea lion haul-outs on San Miguel Island beaches The Channel Islands hold some of the largest California sea lion breeding colonies. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-lion/web/sea-lion-size-01-1200.webp Adult California sea lions hauled out on a red navigation buoy Males can exceed 800 pounds, while females are usually far smaller and lighter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cane-toad https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cane-toad/web/cane-toad-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile cane toad in grass, smaller and more slender than an adult Young cane toads reach adult size within a year or two, growing quickly on a diet of small invertebrates. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cane-toad/web/cane-toad-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a cane toad's eye and the parotoid gland behind it The parotoid gland behind each eye secretes a milky toxin called bufotoxin when the toad is threatened. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cane-toad/web/cane-toad-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young cane toad on bare ground in northern Australia Juvenile cane toads already carry toxins, helping them survive after leaving the water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cane-toad/web/cane-toad-core-diet-01-1200.webp Cane toad crouched at night in introduced island habitat This opportunistic predator eats insects, small vertebrates, carrion, and food scraps near people. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cane-toad/web/cane-toad-core-family-01-1200.webp Adult cane toad facing the camera, showing the large parotoid glands behind its eyes Cane toads forage alone. The swollen parotoid glands behind the eyes hold the bufotoxin that makes them dangerous to predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cane-toad/web/cane-toad-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Cane toad on damp ground in a Panamanian forest Native cane toads live in tropical lowlands, forest edges, and disturbed wet places. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cane-toad/web/cane-toad-core-range-01-1200.webp Cane toad from French Guiana representing its tropical range The species' native range spans warm lowlands from Mexico through much of tropical South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cane-toad/web/cane-toad-diet-01-1200.webp Cane toad foraging on the ground among leaf litter and low vegetation Cane toads are opportunistic carnivores that hunt insects, small vertebrates, and other prey at night. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cane-toad/web/cane-toad-family-01-1200.webp Cane toad emerging from a rock crevice at night Cane toads are solitary outside of breeding season, when large numbers gather at ponds to spawn. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cane-toad/web/cane-toad-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Cane toad resting near a woven sack on the ground close to human structures Cane toads readily adapt to gardens, farmland, and other disturbed areas close to people. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cane-toad/web/cane-toad-habitat-01-1200.webp Cane toad resting on a rock among leaf litter in Australia Cane toads occupy forest edges, grassland, and disturbed habitat across their invasive Australian range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cane-toad/web/cane-toad-hero-01-1200.webp Cane toad standing on a white background, showing its warty skin and parotoid glands Cane toads are one of the world's largest toads, with dry warty skin and a large parotoid gland behind each eye. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cane-toad/web/cane-toad-range-01-1200.webp Cane toad in Venezuela within its native South American range Cane toads are native to Central and South America but have been introduced far beyond that range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cane-toad/web/cane-toad-size-01-1200.webp Cane toad next to a tennis ball, showing its large body size Large adult cane toads can grow to the size of a small dinner plate, among the largest toads in the world. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/capybara https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-baby-01-1200.webp Young capybara pups resting together Capybara pups are mobile soon after birth and remain together within the protection of their social group. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-closeup-01-1200.webp A close-up headshot of a female Capybara showing its eyes, ears, and snout A close-up view reveals the blunt snout, small ears, and facial features of the capybara. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young capybara standing beside its mother Capybara pups are born well developed after a gestation of about 150 days and remain close to their mother and herd. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-core-diet-01-1200.webp Capybara lying on short grass with its blunt muzzle raised Recorded foods for Capybara include grasses, aquatic plants, and fruits. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-core-family-01-1200.webp Close-up of a capybara head beside a river A capybara's blunt snout and high-set eyes help it watch the water's edge. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Capybara swimming with only its head above the water Capybara is recorded in tropical rainforest, grassland, and wetland habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-core-range-01-1200.webp Map of the capybara's native distribution in South America The capybara's native range covers much of tropical and temperate South America east of the Andes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-diet-01-1200.webp Cattle tyrant perched on the head of a capybara in tall grass Capybara is a herbivore that feeds on grasses and aquatic plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-family-01-1200.webp Capybara sitting on a muddy riverbank beside calm water Capybaras stay close to rivers and ponds where they can swim to escape danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-fun-fact-01-1200.webp A Capybara swimming with only its eyes and nostrils above water Capybaras have partially webbed feet, making them excellent swimmers that can remain underwater for up to five minutes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-habitat-01-1200.webp Capybara sitting in grass with a small bird perched on its head Capybara inhabits tropical rainforest and grassland across South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-hero-01-1200.webp Adult capybara with three pups among floating water plants Capybara pups can follow their mother through marshy wetlands soon after birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-range-01-1200.webp Capybara walking across dry ground beneath flowering pink ipê trees Capybara occurs in Brazil and Venezuela, within South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/capybara/web/capybara-size-01-1200.webp Full-body capybara resting on short green grass Capybaras are the world's largest rodents and can grow over 4 feet long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/caracal https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caracal/web/caracal-baby-01-1200.webp Caracal kitten with soft fur and short ear tufts Litters of one to four kittens are born in a den, and the ear tufts lengthen as they mature. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caracal/web/caracal-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a caracal's face and tufted ears The tufted, highly mobile ears help the caracal pinpoint the faint sounds of hidden prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caracal/web/caracal-core-diet-01-1200.webp Caracal crouched low and focused while stalking A stalk-and-pounce hunter, the caracal can take prey larger than itself, including small antelope. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caracal/web/caracal-core-family-01-1200.webp Caracal walking through tall dry grass in arid scrubland Caracals live alone and defend large territories, patrolling them mostly at night. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caracal/web/caracal-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Caracal resting in dry grassland Good cover and steady prey let caracals live across a wide band of drylands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caracal/web/caracal-core-range-01-1200.webp Caracal in open dry habitat Widespread and adaptable, the caracal is listed as Least Concern across most of its range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caracal/web/caracal-diet-01-1200.webp Caracal standing alert with ears raised while hunting Caracals hunt rodents, hares, hyraxes, and birds, relying on acute hearing to locate prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caracal/web/caracal-family-01-1200.webp Adult female caracal playing with a kitten Kittens stay with the mother while learning to hunt; adults are otherwise solitary. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caracal/web/caracal-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Caracal in profile with its distinctive black ear tufts upright Caracals can leap more than 2 metres straight up to knock birds out of the air. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caracal/web/caracal-habitat-01-1200.webp Caracal in dry open grassland and scrub Caracals favour dry savanna, scrub, and semi-desert, avoiding true desert and dense rainforest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caracal/web/caracal-hero-01-1200.webp Caracal with long black ear tufts sitting in dry African scrub The caracal is a medium-sized wild cat known for the long black tufts on its pointed ears. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caracal/web/caracal-range-01-1200.webp Caracal walking across open dry country The caracal ranges across Africa, the Middle East, and Central and South Asia to India. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caracal/web/caracal-size-01-1200.webp Full body side view of a caracal showing long hind legs Caracals weigh about 8 to 18 kg, with powerful hind legs built for leaping. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/caribou https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caribou/web/caribou-baby-01-1200.webp Woodland caribou calf standing on mossy forest ground in Alberta Calves stand within hours of birth so they can keep pace with the moving herd. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caribou/web/caribou-closeup-01-1200.webp Close portrait of a caribou face showing muzzle, eyes, and antler bases A broad muzzle and dense facial fur help caribou browse and stay warm in Arctic winds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caribou/web/caribou-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young caribou calf standing on Arctic tundra in Gates of the Arctic Newborns follow cows closely during the vulnerable first weeks of life. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caribou/web/caribou-core-diet-01-1200.webp Two caribou resting beside scraped feeding craters on frozen ground In winter they dig crater-like holes through snow to reach lichens and shrubs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caribou/web/caribou-core-family-01-1200.webp Herd of reindeer running together across open southern Iceland terrain Herds travel and feed as groups, which improves predator detection on open ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caribou/web/caribou-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Green summer Arctic tundra rolling toward the Mulgrave Hills Caribou depend on open polar tundra for summer forage and long-distance travel. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caribou/web/caribou-core-range-01-1200.webp Caribou moving along an ancient migratory route through Arctic parklands Some herds reuse migration corridors that archaeologists date to thousands of years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caribou/web/caribou-diet-01-1200.webp Two caribou grazing on Arctic tundra below snow-capped mountains Caribou graze on tundra plants—grasses, sedges, and especially lichens they dig out from under the snow in winter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caribou/web/caribou-family-01-1200.webp Caribou cow and calf crossing snowy Chandalar Shelf in the Brooks Range Pregnant cows may keep antlers through winter to defend feeding sites for calves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caribou/web/caribou-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Western Arctic herd caribou swimming across the Kobuk River in Alaska Hollow guard hairs add buoyancy, helping caribou swim strong rivers on migration. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caribou/web/caribou-habitat-01-1200.webp Western Arctic caribou herd foraging on snowy open tundra in a storm Migratory herds use windswept Arctic tundra where lichens and sedges remain reachable. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caribou/web/caribou-hero-01-1200.webp Caribou with velvet antlers standing on a green Denali hillside Both male and female caribou grow antlers, unique among living deer species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caribou/web/caribou-range-01-1200.webp Large Porcupine caribou herd spread across Arctic tundra below the Brooks Range The Porcupine herd moves across a vast range spanning northeastern Alaska and northwestern Canada. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/caribou/web/caribou-size-01-1200.webp Full-body Eurasian reindeer standing in rocky northern Norway terrain 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 One-month-old southern cassowary chick Southern cassowary chicks hatch with striped brown plumage that helps conceal them in forest undergrowth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-closeup-01-1200.webp Southern cassowary head and neck in profile, showing the horn-like casque and blue skin Cassowary close-up: bony casque helmet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-core-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile southern cassowary walking through a Queensland clearing Juvenile cassowaries gradually lose their striped chick plumage as the casque and adult colors develop. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-core-diet-01-1200.webp Cassowary feeding Recorded foods for Cassowary include fruit, fungi, and insects. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-core-family-01-1200.webp Southern cassowary standing beside a wooden fence in an enclosure Documented Cassowary behavior includes solitary living, territorial defense, and paternal chick rearing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Close view of a southern cassowary's blue neck, red wattles and horn-like casque Cassowary is recorded in tropical rainforest habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-core-range-01-1200.webp Illustration of a southern cassowary sitting over its green eggs beside a cockatoo Cassowary has a documented distribution that includes Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-diet-01-1200.webp A Southern Cassowary foraging on the forest floor Southern Cassowaries are key seed dispersers in tropical rainforests, feeding mainly on fallen fruits. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-family-01-1200.webp Close side view of a southern cassowary's casque, blue neck and red wattles Cassowary behavior includes solitary living and territorial defense. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Southern cassowary walking across mown grass The cassowary's inner toe carries a claw up to 4 inches (10 cm) long, and defensive kicks can cause serious injury. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-habitat-01-1200.webp A Southern Cassowary in its natural tropical rainforest habitat Dense tropical rainforests and swamp forests provide the ideal cover and food resources for Southern Cassowaries. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-hero-01-1200.webp A Southern Cassowary in the wild near Etty Bay, Australia The Southern Cassowary is a large, flightless bird known for its brilliant blue neck and prominent casque. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-range-01-1200.webp Southern cassowary standing on paving beside a green feeding tray Cassowary occurs in Australia and Papua New Guinea, within Oceania. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cassowary/web/cassowary-size-01-1200.webp Southern cassowary among leaf litter with its head and neck raised Cassowary ranges from 3.3 feet to 5.6 feet in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/chameleon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-baby-01-1200.webp Coiled tail of a veiled chameleon against a plain background Baby chameleons hatch fully independent and immediately begin hunting small insects. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a veiled chameleon face and casque Each eye can move separately to watch for insects and predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-core-baby-01-1200.webp Small chameleon showing color change on a branch Young chameleons must learn to hunt insects on their own. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-core-diet-01-1200.webp Panther chameleon gripping a branch, watching for insects A chameleon's tongue can shoot out faster than the eye can follow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-core-family-01-1200.webp Veiled chameleon resting on a branch among broad leaves in a zoo enclosure Chameleons are mostly solitary but meet briefly during mating season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Veiled chameleon climbing in leafy vegetation Tree branches give chameleons cover, hunting spots, and safe perches. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-core-range-01-1200.webp A wild Mediterranean chameleon on a branch, showing its range across Europe and Africa The common chameleon ranges from southern Spain and the Canary Islands across North Africa to the Middle East. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-diet-01-1200.webp Chameleon extending its long tongue toward prey Chameleons catch insects by launching a long, sticky tongue in a rapid strike. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-family-01-1200.webp Veiled chameleon among flowers and branches Chameleons usually live alone except during breeding season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Chameleon showing green coloration on a branch Chameleons change color with mood, temperature, and light—not just background matching. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-habitat-01-1200.webp Veiled chameleon among dense green foliage, photographed at a zoo Chameleons thrive in tropical forests and bushlands, where they blend into leafy surroundings. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-hero-01-1200.webp Veiled chameleon perched on a branch Veiled chameleons are colorful lizards famous for their eyes and gripping feet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-range-01-1200.webp Veiled chameleon in naturalistic habitat Veiled chameleons are native to the Arabian Peninsula, mainly Yemen and Saudi Arabia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chameleon/web/chameleon-size-01-1200.webp Adult veiled chameleon showing body length on a branch 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 Young cheetah cub resting in dry grass Cheetah cubs stay hidden while their mother hunts nearby. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a cheetah's face showing the distinctive black tear stripes The cheetah's tear stripes reduce glare from the sun, helping it spot prey across open grasslands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-core-baby-01-1200.webp Very young cheetah cub peeking from cover Young cubs rely on camouflage and hiding more than speed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Cheetah's head and shoulders showing the spotted coat and tear stripes Each cheetah's spot pattern is unique, similar to a human fingerprint. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-core-diet-01-1200.webp Cheetah feeding after a successful hunt After a fast chase, cheetahs must rest before they can eat safely. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-core-family-01-1200.webp Young male cheetahs traveling together as a coalition Brothers may stay together for years and defend a shared hunting area. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Cheetahs moving through open Maasai Mara grassland Open savanna helps cheetahs spot prey and start a chase from a distance. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-core-range-01-1200.webp Cheetah standing in dry Namibian habitat Most wild cheetahs now live in scattered populations across Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-diet-01-1200.webp Cheetah walking through short dry grass Cheetahs hunt small antelope and other fast animals with quick sprint attacks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-family-01-1200.webp Two young cheetah brothers resting together Male cheetahs often stay with brothers in small groups called coalitions. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Running cheetah stretching across the ground A sprinting cheetah can bend and extend its spine like a spring. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-habitat-01-1200.webp Cheetah beside scrubby grassland in Namibia Cheetahs live in open grasslands, savannas, and dry scrub where they can spot prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-hero-01-1200.webp Adult cheetah standing alert in open grassland Cheetahs are lightly built cats made for fast chases across open land. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-range-01-1200.webp Cheetah silhouette in open country at sunset Wild cheetahs need wide open landscapes with room to run and hunt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cheetah/web/cheetah-size-01-1200.webp Full-body cheetah showing long legs and slim frame 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 Young chimpanzee playing on the ground Baby chimpanzees stay close to their mothers for years while learning forest skills. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a chimpanzee face with thoughtful expression Chimpanzees use facial expressions, sounds, and gestures to communicate. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-core-baby-01-1200.webp Infant chimpanzee sitting in forest vegetation Infants ride their mother for the first few years and are not fully weaned until about five. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-core-diet-01-1200.webp Young chimpanzee eating fruit in a tree Fruit makes up much of the diet, especially when trees are in season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-core-family-01-1200.webp Wild chimpanzee mother climbing with an infant clinging to her belly Chimpanzee infants stay close to their mothers while learning how to move and feed in the forest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Wild chimpanzee resting in the leafy canopy of Kibale National Park Kibale's dense tropical forest provides chimpanzees with fruiting trees, cover, and connected canopy routes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-core-range-01-1200.webp Chimpanzee feeding high in a forest tree Chimpanzees are Endangered because forests are being cleared and fragmented. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-diet-01-1200.webp Chimpanzee feeding on forest plants Chimpanzees eat fruit, leaves, seeds, insects, and sometimes small animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-family-01-1200.webp Group of chimpanzees together in open habitat Chimpanzees live in communities that share food patches and travel routes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Chimpanzee sitting in forest holding food Chimpanzees use sticks and other tools to reach insects and honey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-habitat-01-1200.webp Chimpanzee in lush African forest habitat Chimpanzees live in tropical forests and woodlands across central and western Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-hero-01-1200.webp Chimpanzee looking toward the camera Chimpanzees are intelligent great apes and one of our closest living relatives. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-range-01-1200.webp Adult chimpanzee walking through African forest Wild chimpanzees range from Senegal eastward to Uganda and Tanzania. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/chimpanzee/web/chimpanzee-size-01-1200.webp Adult chimpanzee showing muscular arms and body size 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 Periodical cicada nymph clinging to tree bark before its final molt Periodical cicadas spend nearly all of their long juvenile stage underground as wingless nymphs before climbing a tree for the final molt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of Cicada Cicada close-up: special drum like organs (tymbals) for sound. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-core-baby-01-1200.webp Seventeen-year cicada emerging from its nymphal exoskeleton At the end of the underground nymph stage, a periodical cicada splits its exoskeleton and emerges as a soft-bodied adult. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-core-family-01-1200.webp Newly emerged pale periodical cicada clinging to a twig beneath white blossom Documented Cicada behavior includes loud singing by males, emerging from ground in massive swarms, and shedding exoskeleton on tree trunks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Macro view of a cicada's transparent, orange-veined wing Cicada is recorded in temperate forest habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-core-range-01-1200.webp Mass emergence of periodical cicadas at Flint Ridge in Ohio A mass emergence at Flint Ridge, Ohio, illustrates the localized North American broods formed by seventeen-year periodical cicadas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-diet-01-1200.webp Underside of a male periodical cicada on a twig, showing red eyes and orange wing veins Cicada is a herbivore that feeds on tree sap and plant juices. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-family-01-1200.webp Pair of periodical cicadas mating end to end on a twig Cicada behavior includes loud singing by males and emerging from ground in massive swarms. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Adult periodical cicada with red eyes and orange-veined wings resting on a leaf Periodical cicadas spend 17 years underground feeding on tree-root fluid, then surface together in enormous synchronized broods. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-habitat-01-1200.webp Female periodical cicada curving her abdomen to lay eggs in a branch Cicada inhabits temperate forest across North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-hero-01-1200.webp Two adult periodical cicadas resting on green leaves Seventeen-year cicadas spend most of their lives underground feeding on fluid from tree roots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-range-01-1200.webp Dead periodical cicada laid out on a pale surface with its wings spread Cicada occurs in the United States, within North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cicada/web/cicada-size-01-1200.webp Close view of a periodical cicada nymph before its final moult Cicada ranges from 2.4 cm to 3.3 cm in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/clouded-leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clouded-leopard/web/clouded-leopard-baby-01-1200.webp Clouded leopard cub with faint cloud markings Litters of one to five cubs are born in a den; the markings darken as the cub matures. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clouded-leopard/web/clouded-leopard-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a clouded leopard's face and markings For its size, the clouded leopard has the longest canine teeth of any living cat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clouded-leopard/web/clouded-leopard-core-diet-01-1200.webp Clouded leopard walking with its long tail extended Long canines and a wide gape let it seize and hold prey that can be as large as itself. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clouded-leopard/web/clouded-leopard-core-family-01-1200.webp Clouded leopard sitting alert Adults hold individual home ranges and come together mainly to breed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clouded-leopard/web/clouded-leopard-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Clouded leopard taking food from a keeper's hand Dense forest with heavy tree cover suits the clouded leopard's climbing, ambush-hunting lifestyle. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clouded-leopard/web/clouded-leopard-core-range-01-1200.webp Clouded leopard resting on a wooden platform Listed as Vulnerable, the species is declining from forest loss and poaching across its range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clouded-leopard/web/clouded-leopard-diet-01-1200.webp Clouded leopard leaping between platforms It hunts deer, wild pigs, primates, and birds, ambushing prey on the ground and in the trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clouded-leopard/web/clouded-leopard-family-01-1200.webp Clouded leopard resting alone Clouded leopards are solitary and secretive, and are rarely seen in the wild. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clouded-leopard/web/clouded-leopard-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Clouded leopard hanging upside down from a branch Flexible ankles let it climb down trees headfirst and even hang from a branch by its hind feet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clouded-leopard/web/clouded-leopard-habitat-01-1200.webp Clouded leopard resting on a log among greenery Clouded leopards live in the forests of South and Southeast Asia and are strongly arboreal. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clouded-leopard/web/clouded-leopard-hero-01-1200.webp Captive clouded leopard showing the large cloud-shaped blotches on its coat The clouded leopard is a mid-sized Asian cat named for the large cloud-shaped blotches on its coat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clouded-leopard/web/clouded-leopard-range-01-1200.webp Clouded leopard standing on a raised log The mainland clouded leopard ranges from the Himalayan foothills through mainland Southeast Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clouded-leopard/web/clouded-leopard-size-01-1200.webp Full body view of a clouded leopard at night Head and body reach 69 to 108 cm, and the tail is nearly as long, aiding balance in trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/clownfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-baby-01-1200.webp Clownfish eggs laid on a rock near an anemone Clownfish lay many tiny eggs that the male guards until they hatch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of an ocellaris clownfish face among anemone tentacles A mucus coating helps clownfish avoid being stung by their anemone host. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-core-baby-01-1200.webp Tiny young clownfish among reef habitat After hatching, larvae drift in the ocean before settling on a reef anemone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-core-diet-01-1200.webp Ocellaris clownfish feeding near its anemone on a reef They often dart out from the anemone to grab plankton and small invertebrates. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-core-family-01-1200.webp Clownfish guarding eggs laid on reef rock Males fan the eggs with their fins to keep them clean and oxygenated. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Colorful coral reef habitat in tropical ocean water Healthy coral reefs give clownfish shelter, food, and places to lay eggs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-core-range-01-1200.webp Ocellaris clownfish on a reef in the western Pacific Reef damage and warming oceans threaten the anemones clownfish depend on. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-diet-01-1200.webp Ocellaris clownfish swimming near reef cover Clownfish eat algae, tiny crustaceans, and leftover food near their anemone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-family-01-1200.webp Pair of clownfish living together in a sea anemone A dominant female leads the group, and males care for eggs at the nest site. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Clownfish peeking out from colorful anemone tentacles All clownfish are born male, and the largest fish in a group becomes the female. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-habitat-01-1200.webp Clownfish nestled among the tentacles of a sea anemone Clownfish live on warm coral reefs, usually sheltering inside stinging sea anemones. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-hero-01-1200.webp Ocellaris clownfish swimming beside its sea anemone host Ocellaris clownfish are small, colorful reef fish famous for living with sea anemones. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-range-01-1200.webp Ocellaris clownfish in a reef anemone in the Philippines Ocellaris clownfish live in the tropical Indo-Pacific from Australia to Southeast Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/clownfish/web/clownfish-size-01-1200.webp Small ocellaris clownfish showing bright orange and white bands Ocellaris clownfish grow only about 3 to 4 inches long as adults. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coconut-crab https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coconut-crab/web/coconut-crab-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile coconut crab carrying a borrowed snail shell Young coconut crabs shelter in borrowed shells like other hermit crabs before hardening their own abdomen. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coconut-crab/web/coconut-crab-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a coconut crab's powerful claws The large pinching claw can exert one of the strongest grips known among animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coconut-crab/web/coconut-crab-core-diet-01-1200.webp Coconut crab with its claws raised A keen sense of smell guides it to fruit and carrion, and it also climbs trees for food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coconut-crab/web/coconut-crab-core-family-01-1200.webp Coconut crab on the forest floor Females release eggs into the sea, where larvae drift before returning to land as juveniles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coconut-crab/web/coconut-crab-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Coconut crab on the ground in island vegetation Forested island interiors and coastal strands give the crab food, shelter, and climbing sites. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coconut-crab/web/coconut-crab-core-range-01-1200.webp Coconut crab on an island shore Listed as Vulnerable, coconut crabs have vanished from many islands through hunting and habitat loss. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coconut-crab/web/coconut-crab-diet-01-1200.webp Coconut crab on the ground with large claws An omnivore, it eats fallen fruit, nuts, seeds, and carrion, and can crack open coconuts with its claws. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coconut-crab/web/coconut-crab-family-01-1200.webp Coconut crab on rocky ground Adults are mostly solitary and nocturnal, coming together mainly near abundant food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coconut-crab/web/coconut-crab-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Coconut crab at the entrance of its burrow Adults breathe air and will drown if kept underwater, and they can live for decades. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coconut-crab/web/coconut-crab-habitat-01-1200.webp Coconut crab among leaf litter and roots Coconut crabs live on tropical islands across the Indo-Pacific, sheltering in burrows and rock crevices. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coconut-crab/web/coconut-crab-hero-01-1200.webp Large blue and orange coconut crab on the forest floor The coconut crab is the largest land-living arthropod, a giant terrestrial hermit crab. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coconut-crab/web/coconut-crab-range-01-1200.webp Coconut crab on an island in the Philippines The species ranges across Indian and Pacific island coasts, from East Africa to the central Pacific. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coconut-crab/web/coconut-crab-size-01-1200.webp Full view of a large coconut crab Leg span can reach about one metre and adults may weigh up to roughly 4 kilograms. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coelacanth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-baby-01-1200.webp Developing coelacanth pup/embryo attached to its large yolk sac Coelacanths are ovoviviparous; developing pups grow inside the mother attached to large yolk sacs before live birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a coelacanth's head showing its specialized rostral organ and scales Their snout contains a unique electrosensory rostral organ used to detect the faint electrical signals of prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-core-baby-01-1200.webp Replica of a developing subadult coelacanth Gestation is estimated to take several years before fully formed pups are born. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-core-diet-01-1200.webp Life-size model of a coelacanth built from specimen measurements No one has filmed a coelacanth feeding in the wild; diet is reconstructed from stomach contents of specimens, which held fish and squid. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-core-family-01-1200.webp Preserved coelacanth on display at the Royal Museum for Central Africa Coelacanths are not social; each fish shelters alone by day, and what is known of them comes largely from preserved animals like this. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Preserved coelacanth specimen displayed in a museum case Almost everything known about coelacanth anatomy came from preserved specimens like this one; living fish stay 500 to 2,300 feet down in volcanic cave systems and are rarely filmed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-core-range-01-1200.webp Preserved coelacanth specimen held in a museum collection Museum specimens mapped the species' range: the western Indian Ocean, off Comoros, Tanzania, Mozambique and South Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-diet-01-1200.webp Preserved coelacanth mounted in a museum display case Stomach analysis of specimens shows a diet of fish and cephalopods taken in slow, drifting hunts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-family-01-1200.webp Museum display of coelacanths arranged to show how they gather in deep caves By day, groups of coelacanths rest together inside underwater volcanic caves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Life-size coelacanth model shown in a museum exhibit Known only from fossils until a living one was landed in South Africa in 1938 — which is why models and specimens, not field photographs, illustrate the species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-habitat-01-1200.webp Museum display of a coelacanth mounted against a deep-water scene Museum reconstructions stand in for a habitat few people ever see: steep volcanic slopes and submarine caves in deep, cold water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-hero-01-1200.webp Living coelacanth hovering in a dark deep-reef cave, blue-grey with white flecks A living West Indian Ocean coelacanth (Latimeria chalumnae) in a deep reef off Pumula, South Africa—one of very few images of this 'living fossil' alive in the wild. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-range-01-1200.webp Geographic map showing the distribution of Coelacanth species in the Indian Ocean Populations are found primarily near the Comoros Islands, South Africa, Tanzania, and Indonesia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coelacanth/web/coelacanth-size-01-1200.webp Large preserved coelacanth specimen shown at full length Measured from preserved specimens, adult coelacanths exceed 6.5 feet (2 meters) and can weigh up to 200 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cuttlefish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cuttlefish/web/cuttlefish-baby-01-1200.webp Grape-like cluster of common cuttlefish eggs on the seafloor Females attach grape-like egg clusters to algae, rocks, or wrecks in shallow water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cuttlefish/web/cuttlefish-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of common cuttlefish eye and textured camouflage skin W-shaped pupils and color-changing skin help cuttlefish scan and disappear into the seabed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cuttlefish/web/cuttlefish-core-baby-01-1200.webp Common cuttlefish egg cluster attached near Portuguese coastal cover Hatchlings emerge as miniature cuttlefish ready to hunt tiny prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cuttlefish/web/cuttlefish-core-diet-01-1200.webp Common cuttlefish hunting posture above sand and algae Ambush hunting and rapid tentacle strikes make crustaceans easy targets. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cuttlefish/web/cuttlefish-core-family-01-1200.webp Common cuttlefish in Mediterranean waters during spring gathering Males use dramatic color displays to compete for mates without always fighting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cuttlefish/web/cuttlefish-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Common cuttlefish over coastal ocean habitat off Tenerife Shallow coastal ocean waters provide hunting grounds from spring through summer. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cuttlefish/web/cuttlefish-core-range-01-1200.webp Atlantic Ocean cliffs and sea stack along Portugal’s Algarve coast European Atlantic coasts are the northern and western core of this species’ range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cuttlefish/web/cuttlefish-diet-01-1200.webp Common cuttlefish on the seabed ready to ambush prey This carnivore strikes shrimp, crabs, and small fish with two lightning-fast feeding tentacles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cuttlefish/web/cuttlefish-family-01-1200.webp Common cuttlefish showing full body during the breeding season In spring, adults gather inshore where males display and females lay eggs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cuttlefish/web/cuttlefish-fun-fact-01-1200.webp White cuttlebone washed ashore on a Tunisian beach The internal cuttlebone is a porous shell that fine-tunes buoyancy like a scuba BCD. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cuttlefish/web/cuttlefish-habitat-01-1200.webp Common cuttlefish swimming above a coastal sandy ocean bottom They favor shallow ocean bottoms with sand, seagrass, and rocky cover for hunting and hiding. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cuttlefish/web/cuttlefish-hero-01-1200.webp Common cuttlefish hovering over a sandy seafloor in Portugal The common cuttlefish is a large cephalopod of coastal Atlantic and Mediterranean seas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cuttlefish/web/cuttlefish-range-01-1200.webp Sunlit Atlantic Ocean shoreline along the Algarve coast of Portugal Sepia officinalis ranges the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean from Norway to West Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cuttlefish/web/cuttlefish-size-01-1200.webp Common cuttlefish showing mantle length and wavy side fins 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 Juvenile common kingfisher perched on a branch A juvenile common kingfisher has duller feet and breast feathers than an adult but already hunts from low waterside perches. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of Common Kingfisher Common Kingfisher close-up: brilliant orange and blue camouflage. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-core-baby-01-1200.webp Two juvenile common kingfishers perched together Juvenile common kingfishers leave the nest after roughly three to four weeks and can be recognized by their duller feet and breast feathers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-core-diet-01-1200.webp Common kingfisher perched on a mossy branch above water Recorded foods for Common Kingfisher include small fish, water insects, and tadpoles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-core-family-01-1200.webp Common kingfisher perched on a branch above water Both sexes hold and defend an exclusive stretch of river, meeting only to breed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Common Kingfisher: 04--Martin-Pecheur-20-01-24-Halois-Belgium-Luc viatour Common Kingfisher is recorded in wetland, tropical forest, and shrubland habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-core-range-01-1200.webp Map showing the breeding, resident, and winter range of the common kingfisher The common kingfisher occurs across much of Europe and Asia, with resident, breeding, and wintering areas varying by region. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-diet-01-1200.webp Common kingfisher surfacing from a dive with a small fish in its bill Common Kingfisher is a carnivore that feeds on small fish and water insects. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-family-01-1200.webp Common kingfisher on a branch holding a tadpole crosswise in its bill Common Kingfisher behavior includes diving headfirst to catch fish and perching on branches over water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Common kingfisher landing on a branch with wings spread and bill open Despite their bright colors, kingfishers are very hard to spot because their blue backs blend with the water and their orange bellies blend with the riverbank. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-habitat-01-1200.webp Female common kingfisher on a log holding a dragonfly larva Common Kingfisher inhabits wetland and tropical forest across Europe and Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-hero-01-1200.webp Common kingfisher perched on a bare twig, blue back and orange breast showing Common kingfishers wait on low perches beside clear Eurasian streams and lakes, then dive headfirst after small fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-range-01-1200.webp Common kingfisher in flight low over water Common Kingfisher occurs in the United Kingdom and France, within Europe and Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kingfisher/web/kingfisher-size-01-1200.webp Common kingfisher in fast level flight low over water Common Kingfisher ranges from 16 cm to 17 cm in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/vampire-bat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/vampire-bat/web/vampire-bat-baby-01-1200.webp Young male common vampire bat held during field research in Belize Pups are born live and drink milk before they learn to find nighttime meals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/vampire-bat/web/vampire-bat-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of common vampire bat face with leaf-shaped nose and sharp teeth Heat-sensing pits on the nose help the bat find warm spots on sleeping animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/vampire-bat/web/vampire-bat-core-baby-01-1200.webp Common vampire bat representing a small juvenile-sized individual A single pup is typical; mothers and roost mates help keep young fed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/vampire-bat/web/vampire-bat-core-diet-01-1200.webp Common vampire bat portrait highlighting sensory face adaptations Specialized saliva keeps a shallow wound from clotting while the bat feeds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/vampire-bat/web/vampire-bat-core-family-01-1200.webp Common vampire bat hanging upside down in a zoo roost Colonies can number dozens to hundreds, with females forming stable social groups. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/vampire-bat/web/vampire-bat-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Tropical rainforest understory in Tabasco, Mexico Humid forest and cave-rich landscapes provide daytime roosts across their range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/vampire-bat/web/vampire-bat-core-range-01-1200.webp Alternate range map for the common vampire bat in the Americas The species is absent from Chile’s cold south and much of high Andean habitat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/vampire-bat/web/vampire-bat-diet-01-1200.webp Common vampire bat resting and showing its short snout At night these carnivores lap a small meal of blood from sleeping livestock and wildlife. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/vampire-bat/web/vampire-bat-family-01-1200.webp Two common vampire bats sharing food in a captive colony Colony mates share meals by regurgitation, a rare act of helping among mammals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/vampire-bat/web/vampire-bat-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Common vampire bat climbing with thumb claws at Louisville Zoo Unlike most bats, vampire bats can walk, hop, and even run on the ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/vampire-bat/web/vampire-bat-habitat-01-1200.webp Dense tropical forest canopy viewed from a Costa Rica bridge Vampire bats roost in caves and hollow trees across humid forests of the Americas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/vampire-bat/web/vampire-bat-hero-01-1200.webp Common vampire bat hanging with folded wings in Brazil The common vampire bat is a small leaf-nosed bat found only in the Americas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/vampire-bat/web/vampire-bat-range-01-1200.webp Map showing common vampire bat range across Mexico to Argentina Desmodus rotundus ranges from northern Mexico through Central America into northern Argentina. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/vampire-bat/web/vampire-bat-size-01-1200.webp Adult common vampire bat showing compact body size at Louisville Zoo Adults usually weigh about 1 to 2 ounces with a wingspan near 14 inches. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/common-warthog https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/common-warthog/web/common-warthog-baby-01-1200.webp Young warthog piglet standing on bare ground Sows bear litters of two to four piglets and raise them in burrows for their first weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/common-warthog/web/common-warthog-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a warthog's head showing warts and tusks The facial "warts" are protective pads, not growths, and both canine pairs grow into tusks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/common-warthog/web/common-warthog-core-diet-01-1200.webp Common warthogs at the edge of a waterhole Warthogs graze by day and visit waterholes and wallows, dropping to their knees to feed on short grass. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/common-warthog/web/common-warthog-core-family-01-1200.webp Several common warthogs together on the savanna Related females and their young travel together, sharing burrows for shelter at night. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/common-warthog/web/common-warthog-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Group of common warthogs on open savanna Open country suits the warthog's grazing habits and its need to spot predators early. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/common-warthog/web/common-warthog-core-range-01-1200.webp Common warthog in a Uganda national park Listed as Least Concern, the common warthog remains numerous across protected and pastoral lands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/common-warthog/web/common-warthog-diet-01-1200.webp Common warthog grazing in short grass Mainly a grazer, the warthog eats grasses, roots, and bulbs, often kneeling to feed on its padded wrists. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/common-warthog/web/common-warthog-family-01-1200.webp Female warthog walking a dirt track with three piglets following her Females and young form small groups called sounders, while boars are largely solitary. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/common-warthog/web/common-warthog-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Common warthog trotting with its tail raised A running warthog holds its thin tail straight up like a flag, and it can sprint at about 48 km/h. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/common-warthog/web/common-warthog-habitat-01-1200.webp Common warthog on open savanna grassland Warthogs live in savanna, grassland, and open woodland across sub-Saharan Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/common-warthog/web/common-warthog-hero-01-1200.webp Common warthog standing in dry grassland with curved tusks The common warthog is a wild African pig marked by facial pads and outward-curving tusks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/common-warthog/web/common-warthog-range-01-1200.webp Common warthog in a Zimbabwe national park The common warthog ranges widely across grassland and savanna south of the Sahara. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/common-warthog/web/common-warthog-size-01-1200.webp Full body side view of a common warthog Adults stand about 60 to 85 cm tall; males can weigh up to roughly 150 kg, females rather less. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/cougar https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cougar/web/cougar-baby-01-1200.webp Spotted cougar kitten sitting alert in outdoor enclosure Cougar kittens are born spotted and lose most markings as they mature. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cougar/web/cougar-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up mountain lion face with rounded ears and amber eyes Unlike lions and leopards, cougars cannot roar — they scream, growl, and purr. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cougar/web/cougar-core-baby-01-1200.webp Spotted cougar kitten walking toward the camera Spots help camouflage kittens until they grow the plain tawny adult coat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cougar/web/cougar-core-diet-01-1200.webp Cougar licking its lips after feeding or scent marking After large deer kills, cougars often cache leftovers and return for days. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cougar/web/cougar-core-family-01-1200.webp Mountain lion kitten resting near siblings in early life stages Litters usually have two to four kittens that stay with the mother over a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cougar/web/cougar-core-range-01-1200.webp Map highlighting puma distribution across North and South America This species has one of the largest north–south ranges of any New World land mammal. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cougar/web/cougar-diet-01-1200.webp Puma walking along open gravel ground Cougars are carnivores that ambush deer and other ungulates with short bursts of speed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cougar/web/cougar-family-01-1200.webp Two spotted mountain lion kittens resting together in California Mothers raise litters alone, teaching kittens to stalk before they disperse. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cougar/web/cougar-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Young cougar kitten climbing among tree branches Cougars climb well, and young cats often practice balancing on branches. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cougar/web/cougar-habitat-01-1200.webp Puma walking through open scrub and forest-edge landscape Cougars use forests and woodlands across a huge north–south American range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cougar/web/cougar-hero-01-1200.webp Mountain lion standing in rocky terrain in Glacier National Park The cougar — also called mountain lion or puma — is the Americas’ wide-ranging big cat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cougar/web/cougar-range-01-1200.webp Range map of cougar distribution across the Americas Puma concolor ranges from Canada through Central America into southern South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/cougar/web/cougar-size-01-1200.webp Adult puma standing full-body showing large cat proportions Adults often weigh 64 to 140 pounds, with some large males exceeding 200 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/coyote https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coyote/web/coyote-baby-01-1200.webp Young coyote pup standing alert in wetland grass Coyote pups leave the den after several weeks and learn to hunt with their family. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coyote/web/coyote-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up portrait of a coyote face with pointed ears and amber eyes A coyote’s pointed muzzle and tall ears help it hear and scent prey across open ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coyote/web/coyote-core-baby-01-1200.webp Coyote pup exploring grassy ground near wetland cover Pups begin exploring near the den before joining longer hunting trips. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coyote/web/coyote-core-diet-01-1200.webp Coyote feeding on a bison carcass in Yellowstone National Park Besides hunting, coyotes scavenge large carcasses when wolves or other predators leave leftovers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coyote/web/coyote-core-family-01-1200.webp Mother coyote sitting alert while watching over her den area Parents guard dens closely while pups stay underground during their first weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coyote/web/coyote-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Coyote standing in open grassland used for hunting and travel Prairie and grassland edges give coyotes clear sight lines and abundant rodent prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coyote/web/coyote-core-range-01-1200.webp Map of modern North American Canis ranges including coyotes Coyotes expanded eastward as forests fragmented and large wolf packs declined. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coyote/web/coyote-diet-01-1200.webp Coyote holding a vole it caught while hunting Coyotes are opportunistic carnivores that hunt rodents, rabbits, and other small mammals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coyote/web/coyote-family-01-1200.webp Two coyote pups sitting together near their den entrance A coyote family often includes a breeding pair and pups that share a den in spring. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coyote/web/coyote-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Coyote howling in fog at a national wildlife refuge Coyotes use nighttime howls and yips to contact family members. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coyote/web/coyote-habitat-01-1200.webp Coyote prowling through tall grassland habitat Coyotes thrive in open grasslands, prairies, and similar open habitats across North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coyote/web/coyote-hero-01-1200.webp Coyote walking through snow in Yosemite National Park The coyote is a medium-sized North American canid closely related to wolves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coyote/web/coyote-range-01-1200.webp Range map showing coyote distribution across North America Coyotes now range from Alaska and Canada through the United States into Central America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/coyote/web/coyote-size-01-1200.webp Adult coyote resting in snow showing medium canid body size Adult coyotes usually weigh 20 to 50 pounds and stand about shoulder-high to a medium dog. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/dragonfly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-baby-01-1200.webp Newly emerged emperor dragonfly hanging beside its split larval skin on a stem Dragonfly young are known as nymphs; reproduction can produce up to 1,500 eggs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-closeup-01-1200.webp Empty exuvia, the shed larval skin of an emperor dragonfly, clinging to a reed blade Dragonfly close-up: 360 degree vision. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-core-baby-01-1200.webp Dark emperor dragonfly resting on dead reeds at the water's edge Dragonfly young develop for 1 to 3 weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-core-diet-01-1200.webp Emperor dragonfly exuvia showing its predatory life cycle Dragonflies are fierce aerial hunters that catch insects in mid-flight. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-core-family-01-1200.webp Side view of a male emperor dragonfly on a post, showing its bright blue abdomen Documented Dragonfly behavior includes aerial hunting, hovering, and territorial patrols. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Male emperor dragonfly perched vertically on a post above grass Dragonfly is recorded in freshwater wetland habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-core-range-01-1200.webp Male emperor dragonfly perched among heather stems Dragonfly has a documented distribution that includes the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-diet-01-1200.webp Emperor dragonfly clinging to a stem, its long abdomen hanging free Some dragonfly hunting studies have recorded capture rates of up to 95%. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-family-01-1200.webp Emperor dragonfly hovering low over open water Dragonfly behavior includes aerial hunting and hovering. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-fun-fact-01-1200.webp European bee-eater perched on a twig holding a captured emperor dragonfly in its bill Dragonflies are prehistoric insects, having flown on Earth since before the dinosaurs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-habitat-01-1200.webp Extreme close-up of a dragonfly's compound eyes covered in dew droplets Dragonfly inhabits freshwater wetland across Europe and Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-hero-01-1200.webp Male emperor dragonfly clinging to a stem with its wings spread Emperor dragonflies patrol ponds, lakes, and slow waterways across Europe and western Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-range-01-1200.webp Female emperor dragonfly, green-bodied, among grass and yellow flowers Dragonfly occurs in the United Kingdom and France, within Europe and Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dragonfly/web/dragonfly-size-01-1200.webp Emperor dragonfly perched on a reed at the water's edge Dragonfly ranges from 7 cm to 8 cm in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/camel https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/camel/web/camel-baby-01-1200.webp Dromedary camels including young animals in Wahiba Sands desert Baby camels are called calves and can walk within hours of birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/camel/web/camel-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up profile of dromedary camel head with long eyelashes Long eyelashes and closable nostrils help camels keep sand out in desert winds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/camel/web/camel-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young dromedary camel calf standing beside an adult Calves can walk within hours of birth and nurse for up to a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/camel/web/camel-core-diet-01-1200.webp Dromedary camel grazing on sparse coastal vegetation Camels eat tough desert plants, dry grasses, and thorny shrubs other grazers avoid. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/camel/web/camel-core-family-01-1200.webp Caravan of dromedary camels traveling together across Libyan desert Herds often travel in groups led by a dominant male along established desert routes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/camel/web/camel-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Dromedary camel with rider crossing desert near the Giza pyramids Dromedaries have been used for desert travel across North Africa and Arabia for thousands of years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/camel/web/camel-core-range-01-1200.webp Dromedary camel in an arid landscape Dromedaries are found across North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, with large feral herds in the Australian outback. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/camel/web/camel-diet-01-1200.webp Dromedary camel chewing tough desert vegetation Camels are herbivores that eat dry grasses, leaves, and thorny desert plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/camel/web/camel-family-01-1200.webp Group of dromedary camels traveling together in Tunisian desert Camels often travel in herds led by a dominant male across desert routes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/camel/web/camel-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Dromedary camel showing large single fat hump on its back A camel's hump stores fat, not water — the fat provides energy when food is scarce. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/camel/web/camel-habitat-01-1200.webp Herd of dromedary camels in open desert near Tarfaya, Morocco Dromedary camels live in sandy deserts across North Africa and the Middle East. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/camel/web/camel-hero-01-1200.webp Dromedary camel standing in a rocky desert A dromedary (Camelus dromedarius), the one-humped camel of hot deserts, stands in the Sinai. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/camel/web/camel-range-01-1200.webp Map showing dromedary camel distribution across North Africa and Arabia Dromedary camels range from North Africa through the Arabian Peninsula into Central Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/camel/web/camel-size-01-1200.webp Full-body view of adult dromedary camel showing tall height and single hump 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://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dugong/web/dugong-baby-01-1200.webp Dugong mother swimming beside her calf near East Timor A dugong calf stays close to its mother for well over a year while nursing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dugong/web/dugong-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a dugong head showing downturned muzzle and small eyes The downturned snout and bristly lips are specialized tools for seagrass grazing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dugong/web/dugong-core-baby-01-1200.webp Close view of a dugong calf swimming beside its mother Newborn dugongs surface for air within moments of being born underwater. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dugong/web/dugong-core-diet-01-1200.webp Dugong angled toward the seabed while swimming in clear coastal water Herbivorous dugongs spend hours each day cropping underwater meadows. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dugong/web/dugong-core-family-01-1200.webp Mother and calf dugong swimming side by side over Ningaloo Reef sand Calves learn migration routes and grazing grounds by shadowing their mothers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dugong/web/dugong-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Dugong swimming in shallow coastal waters of Neil Island in the Andamans Protected coastal reefs and quiet lagoons still shelter scattered dugong herds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dugong/web/dugong-core-range-01-1200.webp Simplified Indo-Pacific map highlighting dugong coastal range Australia holds the world's largest remaining dugong populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dugong/web/dugong-diet-01-1200.webp Dugong feeding in a seagrass meadow, stirring up sediment Dugongs are grazers, feeding almost entirely on seagrass and leaving winding trails as they root it up from the seabed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dugong/web/dugong-family-01-1200.webp Mother dugong and calf cruising together over Ningaloo Reef The strongest dugong social bond is between a cow and her dependent calf. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dugong/web/dugong-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Dugong swimming away showing its distinctive crescent-shaped fluke Unlike a manatee's paddle tail, a dugong's fluke is notched like a dolphin's. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dugong/web/dugong-habitat-01-1200.webp Dugong swimming above a sandy seagrass seabed in the Andaman Islands Shallow coastal lagoons and seagrass meadows are the dugong's essential habitat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dugong/web/dugong-hero-01-1200.webp Dugong swimming in clear blue Red Sea water near Marsa Alam Dugongs are fully marine sirenians found across warm Indo-Pacific coastal seas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dugong/web/dugong-range-01-1200.webp World range map showing dugong distribution across the Indo-Pacific Dugongs range from East Africa and the Red Sea east to Vanuatu and Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/dugong/web/dugong-size-01-1200.webp Large adult dugong swimming lengthwise through clear Red Sea water Adults usually measure about 8 to 10 feet long and can weigh over 900 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/eastern-newt https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eastern-newt/web/eastern-newt-baby-01-1200.webp Young red-eft eastern newt After an aquatic larval stage, the newt becomes a terrestrial red eft before returning to water as an adult. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eastern-newt/web/eastern-newt-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a red eft's warty orange skin and red spots The eft's bright colour warns predators that its skin carries the potent toxin tetrodotoxin. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eastern-newt/web/eastern-newt-core-diet-01-1200.webp Eastern newt foraging on the ground Efts hunt small invertebrates on land by day, protected by their toxic skin. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eastern-newt/web/eastern-newt-core-family-01-1200.webp Eastern newt on moss and leaf litter A red eft may spend two to seven years on land before maturing into an aquatic adult. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eastern-newt/web/eastern-newt-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Eastern newt in its natural setting Ponds for breeding and damp woodland for the eft stage are both essential to this newt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eastern-newt/web/eastern-newt-core-range-01-1200.webp Red eft eastern newt on the forest floor Listed as Least Concern, the eastern newt remains common though sensitive to habitat and water quality. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eastern-newt/web/eastern-newt-diet-01-1200.webp Eastern newt with red spots along its back A carnivore, it eats insects, worms, snails, small crustaceans, and amphibian eggs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eastern-newt/web/eastern-newt-family-01-1200.webp Eastern newt on the forest floor Newts are solitary; adults gather in water only to breed, and the young receive no parental care. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eastern-newt/web/eastern-newt-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Red eft eastern newt walking over moss Eastern newts can regrow lost limbs and organs, a regenerative ability that scientists study closely. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eastern-newt/web/eastern-newt-habitat-01-1200.webp Eastern newt in shallow water Adults live in ponds and slow water, while red efts wander the surrounding moist forest for years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eastern-newt/web/eastern-newt-hero-01-1200.webp Bright orange red-eft eastern newt on moss The eastern newt is best known as the bright orange "red eft," its land-living juvenile stage. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eastern-newt/web/eastern-newt-range-01-1200.webp Eastern newt in leaf litter The eastern newt lives across eastern North America, from Canada south to the Gulf Coast. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/eastern-newt/web/eastern-newt-size-01-1200.webp Full body of an eastern newt Eastern newts are small, about 7 to 12 cm long including the tail. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/electric-eel https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-baby-01-1200.webp Adult electric eel resting on gravel in an aquarium tank, showing its orange throat Electric eels breed in the dry season: the male builds a foam nest and guards up to 17,000 eggs, and the hatchlings stay hidden. No photograph of a wild juvenile exists, so an adult in an aquarium is shown here. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of an electric eel showing its long body in dark water Special electric organs along the eel's body can deliver powerful shocks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-core-diet-01-1200.webp Electric Eel feeding Recorded foods for Electric Eel include fish, frogs, and crabs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-core-family-01-1200.webp Electric eel resting on the sandy floor of an aquarium tank Documented Electric Eel behavior includes electric shock hunting, gulping air, and nocturnal activity. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Electric eel curving through dark water in an aquarium tank Electric Eel is recorded in freshwater wetland and tropical forest habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-core-range-01-1200.webp Electric eel in an aquarium tank, its long body angled upward Electric Eel has a documented distribution that includes Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-diet-01-1200.webp Electric eel resting head-down among aquarium plants and rock Electric Eel is a carnivore that feeds on fish and frogs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-family-01-1200.webp Electric eel swimming among green aquatic plants, its orange throat showing Electric Eel behavior includes electric shock hunting and gulping air. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Electric Eel Despite their name and snakelike appearance, electric eels are actually knifefish, more closely related to carp and catfish than true eels. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-habitat-01-1200.webp Electric eel lying along the bottom of an aquarium tank Electric Eel inhabits freshwater wetland and tropical forest across South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-hero-01-1200.webp Electric eel swimming with its long body fully visible Electric eels can generate powerful shocks to hunt prey and defend themselves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-range-01-1200.webp Distribution map of northern South America showing records of three electric eel species Range map: electric eels live in the Amazon and Orinoco basins. The three known species—Electrophorus electricus, E. voltai, and E. varii—occupy different parts of northern South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/electric-eel/web/electric-eel-size-01-1200.webp Electric eel lying among submerged leaves Electric Eel ranges from 1.8 meters to 2.5 meters in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/emperor-penguin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-penguin/web/emperor-penguin-baby-01-1200.webp Fluffy gray emperor penguin chick standing on Antarctic ice A single chick is typical; down feathers keep it warm until the first waterproof molt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-penguin/web/emperor-penguin-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of emperor penguin head with black hood and orange ear patch Orange-yellow neck patches and a black hood help identify emperor adults from smaller penguins. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-penguin/web/emperor-penguin-core-baby-01-1200.webp Emperor penguin parent standing beside a downy chick on Ross Sea ice Chicks stay with a parent or crèche until waterproof feathers replace insulating down. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-penguin/web/emperor-penguin-core-diet-01-1200.webp Emperor penguin adult with chick during a feeding bout on sea ice Deep Southern Ocean forays supply regurgitated fish, krill, and squid for chicks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-penguin/web/emperor-penguin-core-family-01-1200.webp Two adult emperor penguins standing with a juvenile on Snow Hill Island Adults and older juveniles share colony space while chicks learn to walk and wait for food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-penguin/web/emperor-penguin-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Large emperor penguin colony spread across Antarctic fast ice near Halley Colonies form on stable sea ice, a habitat highly sensitive to early ice breakup. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-penguin/web/emperor-penguin-core-range-01-1200.webp Dense emperor penguin breeding group on snow at Snow Hill Island Known colonies ring the Antarctic coast; the species never nests in the Arctic. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-penguin/web/emperor-penguin-diet-01-1200.webp Adult emperor penguin regurgitating food into a waiting chick beak Parents feed chicks fish, krill, and squid brought back from deep Southern Ocean dives. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-penguin/web/emperor-penguin-family-01-1200.webp Two adult emperor penguins standing over their fluffy chick Males and females take turns warming and feeding the chick through the long breeding season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-penguin/web/emperor-penguin-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Emperor penguin leaping out of cold Antarctic ocean water Emperors can porpoise from the sea onto ice after deep hunting dives lasting many minutes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-penguin/web/emperor-penguin-habitat-01-1200.webp Emperor penguin standing alone in a blowing Antarctic snowstorm Breeding adults endure polar winter storms on fast ice around the Antarctic coast. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-penguin/web/emperor-penguin-hero-01-1200.webp Single emperor penguin standing on Antarctic sea ice An emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), the tallest penguin, on Antarctic sea ice. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-penguin/web/emperor-penguin-range-01-1200.webp Map of emperor penguin habitat and breeding areas around Antarctica The species lives and breeds only around Antarctica, never in the Arctic. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-penguin/web/emperor-penguin-size-01-1200.webp Emperor penguins tobogganing on their bellies across Antarctic snow Adults commonly stand about 3.5 to 4.3 feet tall and can weigh more than 80 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/emperor-scorpion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-scorpion/web/emperor-scorpion-baby-01-1200.webp Pale young emperor scorpions Females give birth to live young that are pale and soft and ride on the mother's back until their first molt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-scorpion/web/emperor-scorpion-closeup-01-1200.webp Emperor scorpion's tail and stinger held between a person's fingers The tail ends in a stinger, but the venom is mild and the scorpion relies mainly on its powerful claws. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-scorpion/web/emperor-scorpion-core-diet-01-1200.webp Emperor scorpion on the ground Sensory hairs and slit organs help it detect the vibrations of nearby prey in the dark. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-scorpion/web/emperor-scorpion-core-family-01-1200.webp Emperor scorpion resting Young stay with the mother through their first molt before dispersing to live alone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-scorpion/web/emperor-scorpion-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Emperor scorpion in a naturalistic setting It shelters in burrows and under logs by day, emerging at night in warm, moist forest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-scorpion/web/emperor-scorpion-core-range-01-1200.webp Emperor scorpion on the ground Heavy collection for the pet trade led to CITES protection of the species in trade. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-scorpion/web/emperor-scorpion-diet-01-1200.webp Black emperor scorpion with pincers spread It hunts insects and other invertebrates, usually crushing prey with its pincers rather than stinging. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-scorpion/web/emperor-scorpion-family-01-1200.webp Emperor scorpion mother carrying pale young on her back Females give live birth and carry the pale young on their backs until the first molt, unusual care for an invertebrate. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-scorpion/web/emperor-scorpion-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Emperor scorpion on a textured surface Like other scorpions, its cuticle glows blue-green under ultraviolet light, a trick researchers still study. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-scorpion/web/emperor-scorpion-habitat-01-1200.webp Emperor scorpion on the ground among leaf litter Emperor scorpions live in the humid rainforests and savannas of West and Central Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-scorpion/web/emperor-scorpion-hero-01-1200.webp Large glossy black emperor scorpion with heavy pincers The emperor scorpion is one of the world's largest scorpions, with massive pincers and a glossy black body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-scorpion/web/emperor-scorpion-range-01-1200.webp Emperor scorpion on a dark surface The species ranges across the tropical belt of West and Central Africa, from Senegal to the Congo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emperor-scorpion/web/emperor-scorpion-size-01-1200.webp Emperor scorpion held in a human hand for scale Adults reach about 15 to 20 cm long, making this one of the heaviest scorpion species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/emu https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emu/web/emu-baby-01-1200.webp Emu chicks with cream and dark brown stripes Chicks hatch with bold stripes for camouflage and are guarded by their father for months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emu/web/emu-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of an emu's head, eye, and dark bill Bare bluish skin on the neck and a small flat bill mark the emu's head. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emu/web/emu-core-diet-01-1200.webp Emu foraging in a paddock Emus disperse the seeds of many plants and can travel far between feeding grounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emu/web/emu-core-family-01-1200.webp Two emus together in scrub Outside breeding, emus are often seen alone or in loose groups that gather at food and water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emu/web/emu-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Emu in dry open country Emus tolerate a wide range of conditions, from coastal heath to the arid interior. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emu/web/emu-core-range-01-1200.webp Emu standing in an enclosure Widespread and numerous, the emu is listed as Least Concern. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emu/web/emu-diet-01-1200.webp Emu foraging with its head lowered An omnivore, the emu eats seeds, fruit, flowers, shoots, and insects, and swallows stones to grind food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emu/web/emu-family-01-1200.webp Adult emu walking with several striped chicks The male alone incubates the eggs and then leads and defends the chicks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emu/web/emu-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Emu with loose, double-shafted feathers Emus cannot fly, but they sprint at nearly 50 km/h and have soft double-shafted feathers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emu/web/emu-habitat-01-1200.webp Emu in open grassland and low scrub Emus roam grassland, savanna, and open woodland across most of mainland Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emu/web/emu-hero-01-1200.webp Emu standing upright with shaggy grey-brown plumage and a bluish neck The emu is Australia's largest bird and the second-tallest living bird after the ostrich. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emu/web/emu-range-01-1200.webp Head and upper neck of an emu Emus occur across most of mainland Australia, moving long distances to follow rain and food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/emu/web/emu-size-01-1200.webp Full body side view of a standing emu in the open Adults stand about 1.5 to 1.9 metres tall and weigh roughly 30 to 55 kilograms. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lynx https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lynx/web/lynx-baby-01-1200.webp Spotted Carpathian Eurasian lynx kittens resting together Lynx kittens are born spotted and stay with their mother for about a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lynx/web/lynx-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up Eurasian lynx face with ruff and tufted ears Facial ruff and black ear tufts help Eurasian lynx hear faint prey sounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lynx/web/lynx-core-baby-01-1200.webp Eurasian lynx kitten climbing among tree branches Kittens open their eyes within about two weeks and learn hunting skills with the mother. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lynx/web/lynx-core-diet-01-1200.webp Eurasian lynx resting on a rock, watching its surroundings Roe deer and hares are staple prey across much of the European forest range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lynx/web/lynx-core-family-01-1200.webp Eurasian lynx pair resting together in a shaded enclosure Adults meet mainly for mating; family life centers on the mother and kittens. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lynx/web/lynx-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Eurasian lynx in Bavarian Forest National Park woodland Mountain and mixed forests give lynx cover for dens and ambush hunting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lynx/web/lynx-core-range-01-1200.webp Map of Eurasian lynx historical and modern European range European populations are patchy after historic declines, with some reintroduction success. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lynx/web/lynx-diet-01-1200.webp Eurasian lynx stalking through open ground near forest cover This carnivore stalks roe deer, hares, and other prey with short ambush bursts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lynx/web/lynx-family-01-1200.webp Eurasian lynx family group resting in a woodland enclosure Mothers raise small litters alone until young lynx can hunt on their own. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lynx/web/lynx-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Eurasian lynx showing long black ear tufts and alert posture Ear tufts on a Eurasian lynx can reach nearly two inches long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lynx/web/lynx-habitat-01-1200.webp Eurasian lynx standing among trees in Białowieża Forest Eurasian lynx favor temperate and boreal forests with cover for ambush hunting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lynx/web/lynx-hero-01-1200.webp Eurasian lynx facing forward with long black ear tufts The Eurasian lynx is the largest lynx species, known for long black ear tufts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lynx/web/lynx-range-01-1200.webp Range map showing Eurasian lynx distribution across Eurasia Eurasian lynx range across northern forests of Europe and much of Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lynx/web/lynx-size-01-1200.webp Close view of a Eurasian lynx head with long black ear tufts Adults often weigh 40 to 80 pounds — larger than a bobcat, smaller than a cougar. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fennec-fox https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fennec-fox/web/fennec-fox-baby-01-1200.webp Young fennec fox cub with large ears sitting on sand Baby fennec foxes are called kits and are born blind in underground dens. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fennec-fox/web/fennec-fox-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of sleeping fennec fox face showing large ears and sandy fur A fennec fox's huge ears help it hear prey underground and release body heat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fennec-fox/web/fennec-fox-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young fennec fox kit with oversized ears Kits are born blind in underground dens and open their eyes after about two weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fennec-fox/web/fennec-fox-core-diet-01-1200.webp Wild fennec fox moving across open sand in Morocco Fennecs forage alone at night for insects, rodents, eggs and plants, and get almost all their water from what they eat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fennec-fox/web/fennec-fox-core-family-01-1200.webp Adult fennec fox with large ears in a zoo enclosure Mated pairs share burrows and raise kits together below the sand. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fennec-fox/web/fennec-fox-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Sahara dune with drinn grass, fennec tracks and a burrow entrance A fennec burrow dug where drinn grass binds the sand — the roots hold the tunnel open in otherwise loose dune. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fennec-fox/web/fennec-fox-core-range-01-1200.webp Fennec fox burrow entrance photographed at night in the Mauritanian desert Because fennecs are nocturnal and spend the day underground, wild populations are hard to count — most of what the public sees are animals taken for the pet trade. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fennec-fox/web/fennec-fox-diet-01-1200.webp Fennec fox eating food with paws at San Diego Zoo Fennec foxes are carnivores that hunt insects, rodents, birds, and lizards. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fennec-fox/web/fennec-fox-family-01-1200.webp Family group of fennec foxes including adults and young at Cincinnati Zoo Fennec fox pairs raise kits together in burrows beneath the desert sand. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fennec-fox/web/fennec-fox-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Fennec fox with large ears raised while sitting on sand Fennec fox ears can be half as long as their body — the largest ear-to-body ratio of any canid. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fennec-fox/web/fennec-fox-habitat-01-1200.webp Wild fennec fox emerging from a burrow in red Sahara dune sand Fennecs live in sandy deserts across North Africa, sheltering by day in burrows dug into dune slopes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fennec-fox/web/fennec-fox-hero-01-1200.webp Fennec fox peeking over sandy desert ground with large ears visible The fennec fox is the smallest wild canid and has large ears relative to its body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fennec-fox/web/fennec-fox-range-01-1200.webp Distribution map showing fennec fox range across North Africa and Sinai Wild fennec foxes range from Morocco and Western Sahara east to the Sinai Peninsula. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fennec-fox/web/fennec-fox-size-01-1200.webp Side view of adult fennec fox showing small body and long bushy tail Adult fennec foxes weigh only 2 to 3 pounds but have ears up to 6 inches long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fire-salamander https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fire-salamander/web/fire-salamander-baby-01-1200.webp Fire salamander aquatic larva with feathery external gills Larvae live underwater and breathe through feathery external gills until they metamorphose on land. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fire-salamander/web/fire-salamander-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a fire salamander's head and black-and-yellow skin pattern Poison glands along the back and a pair of parotoid glands behind the head secrete the toxin samandarin. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fire-salamander/web/fire-salamander-core-baby-01-1200.webp Fire salamander larva in shallow water Larvae live in pools and streams before they develop legs, lungs, and adult colors. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fire-salamander/web/fire-salamander-core-diet-01-1200.webp Fire salamander moving through leaf litter at night Fire salamanders forage slowly through damp leaf litter for worms, slugs, insects, and woodlice. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fire-salamander/web/fire-salamander-core-family-01-1200.webp Female fire salamander depositing larvae in a stream Many populations give birth to live larvae directly into shallow forest streams. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fire-salamander/web/fire-salamander-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Fire salamander beside a forest stream in Germany Moist deciduous forests with clean streams support both adult salamanders and their aquatic larvae. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fire-salamander/web/fire-salamander-core-range-01-1200.webp Fire salamander in Swiss forest within its European range The species occurs across much of central and southern Europe in cool, damp woodland. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fire-salamander/web/fire-salamander-diet-01-1200.webp Fire salamander among rocks and leaf litter near a forest stream Fire salamanders hunt insects, worms, slugs, and other invertebrates in damp forest leaf litter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fire-salamander/web/fire-salamander-family-01-1200.webp Two fire salamanders resting near each other on damp rock Adults are largely solitary and territorial, coming into contact mainly to mate. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fire-salamander/web/fire-salamander-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Fire salamander curled on damp rock near a crevice Salamanders sheltering in rotting logs may have inspired old folklore linking them to fire when the wood was burned. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fire-salamander/web/fire-salamander-habitat-01-1200.webp Fire salamander on the forest floor among leaf litter in a nature park Fire salamanders live on the floor of moist deciduous and mixed forests, usually near streams. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fire-salamander/web/fire-salamander-hero-01-1200.webp Fire salamander with black and yellow banding on rocky ground near a waterfall The fire salamander's black skin with bold yellow bands is a warning pattern known as aposematism. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fire-salamander/web/fire-salamander-range-01-1200.webp Fire salamander with a mostly yellow color pattern typical of some regional populations Black-and-yellow patterning varies by region, from bold stripes to mostly yellow individuals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fire-salamander/web/fire-salamander-size-01-1200.webp Fire salamander showing its full body length from head to tail Adults typically reach 15 to 25 centimeters (6 to 10 inches) in total length, including the tail. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/firefly https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-baby-01-1200.webp Elongated firefly larva from the beetle family Lampyridae A firefly larva, often called a glowworm, showing the elongated body form of the species' immature stage. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-closeup-01-1200.webp Common eastern firefly on a leaf, its pale lantern showing at the abdomen tip Firefly close-up: bioluminescent light organ in abdomen. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-core-baby-01-1200.webp Firefly larva from the beetle family Lampyridae Fireflies spend most of their life as larvae; this Lampyridae larva shows the elongated form typical of that stage. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-core-diet-01-1200.webp Common eastern firefly from above on a pale surface, showing its red and black pronotum Recorded foods for Firefly include snails, slugs, and worms. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-core-family-01-1200.webp Adult firefly on a pale wall, its light organ visible at the abdomen tip Documented Firefly behavior includes glowing at night, flying slowly near the ground, and larvae hunting snails in damp soil. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Common eastern firefly resting on a textured white wall Firefly is recorded in temperate forest, grassland, and wetland habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-core-range-01-1200.webp Firefly resting on the edge of a green leaf Firefly has a documented distribution that includes the United States, Mexico, and Canada. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-diet-01-1200.webp Common eastern firefly taking off with its wings raised against a dark background Firefly is an omnivore that feeds on snails and slugs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-family-01-1200.webp Common eastern firefly in flight with wings spread and lantern pale yellow Firefly behavior includes glowing at night and flying slowly near the ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Common eastern firefly in flight with its lantern lit green-yellow Fireflies are not actually flies—they are beetles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-habitat-01-1200.webp Firefly on a serrated green leaf with its wing cases closed Firefly inhabits temperate forest and grassland across North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-hero-01-1200.webp Common eastern firefly with wings open and its yellow lantern showing The common eastern firefly is a beetle whose adults exchange patterned flashes over fields and woodland edges on summer nights. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-range-01-1200.webp Firefly at the tip of a sunlit yellow-green leaf Firefly occurs in the United States and Mexico, within North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/firefly/web/firefly-size-01-1200.webp Common eastern firefly resting on red and orange flower petals Firefly ranges from 1.0 cm to 1.5 cm in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/flamingo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-baby-01-1200.webp Fluffy gray flamingo chick standing near water Flamingo chicks hatch with gray down and turn pink as they grow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of an American flamingo head and curved beak Their bent beaks work like a filter to strain food from muddy water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-core-baby-01-1200.webp Adult flamingo caring for a small gray chick Chicks gather in groups called crèches while parents return to feed them. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-core-diet-01-1200.webp American flamingo feeding with head submerged in water Carotenoid pigments in their food give flamingos their pink color. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-core-family-01-1200.webp Group of American flamingos in a breeding colony Flamingos nest in huge colonies, sometimes with thousands of birds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-core-habitat-01-1200.webp American flamingos wading together in a shallow wetland Salty or alkaline lagoons with little vegetation are classic flamingo habitat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-core-range-01-1200.webp American flamingos in shallow coastal water habitat Habitat loss and water pollution threaten flamingo nesting sites. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-diet-01-1200.webp American flamingo with head upside down filter feeding in water Flamingos filter tiny shrimp and algae from the water with their bent beaks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-family-01-1200.webp Adult flamingo standing beside its chick Both parents feed chicks with a special milk-like fluid from their crop. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-fun-fact-01-1200.webp American flamingo standing on one leg in water Flamingos often stand on one leg to save body heat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-habitat-01-1200.webp Flock of American flamingos wading in a shallow lagoon Flamingos live in shallow lakes, lagoons, and coastal mudflats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-hero-01-1200.webp American flamingo with pink feathers standing in shallow water American flamingos are tall pink birds that often rest on one leg. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-range-01-1200.webp American flamingos in a large coastal flock American flamingos live in the Caribbean, Galápagos, and northern South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/flamingo/web/flamingo-size-01-1200.webp An American Flamingo standing on one leg in shallow water 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/fossa https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fossa/web/fossa-baby-01-1200.webp Young fossa cub with grey-brown fur Females bear two to four pups in a den; the young are pale at birth and mature slowly. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fossa/web/fossa-closeup-01-1200.webp Fossa resting with its head and short muzzle in clear view Forward-facing eyes and a short muzzle give the fossa a cat-like look despite its mongoose kinship. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fossa/web/fossa-core-diet-01-1200.webp Fossa alert on rocky ground Lemurs can make up about half the diet, making the fossa central to Madagascar's food web. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fossa/web/fossa-core-family-01-1200.webp Fossa resting in an enclosure Outside a brief mating season, adults defend large individual ranges marked with scent. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fossa/web/fossa-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Fossa resting on a log Forest cover supplies both the lemurs the fossa hunts and the trees it climbs to reach them. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fossa/web/fossa-core-range-01-1200.webp Fossa standing in an enclosure Forest loss and hunting have left the fossa Vulnerable, with only a few thousand mature adults. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fossa/web/fossa-diet-01-1200.webp Fossa balanced on a branch An agile climber, the fossa hunts lemurs in the trees and takes rodents, birds, and reptiles on the ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fossa/web/fossa-family-01-1200.webp Fossa in a concrete enclosure beside a blue plastic enrichment barrel Fossas are solitary and territorial, coming together only briefly to mate. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fossa/web/fossa-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Fossa climbing a vertical trunk Flexible ankles let the fossa climb down trees headfirst, an unusual skill among carnivores. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fossa/web/fossa-habitat-01-1200.webp Fossa behind the wire mesh of a wildlife park enclosure Fossas live only in the forests of Madagascar, from rainforest to dry deciduous woodland. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fossa/web/fossa-hero-01-1200.webp Fossa resting on the ground in a Madagascar forest The fossa is Madagascar's largest native carnivore, a cat-like relative of the mongooses. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fossa/web/fossa-range-01-1200.webp Fossa walking with its long tail extended The fossa occurs across Madagascar wherever enough forest and prey remain. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fossa/web/fossa-size-01-1200.webp Full body view of a fossa showing its long tail Head and body reach 70 to 80 cm, with a tail nearly as long, and adults weigh about 5 to 9 kg. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/fox https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-baby-01-1200.webp Young red fox cub with fluffy coat Fox kits are born in an underground den and stay hidden for weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up red fox drinking water at a lake edge A fox's pointed ears and keen hearing help it detect prey underground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young red fox kit with soft juvenile coat Kits open their eyes after about two weeks and begin exploring outside the den. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-core-diet-01-1200.webp Red fox watching for prey in grassland They hunt alone, listening for rodents moving under leaves or snow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-core-family-01-1200.webp Red fox kit near cover in Canadian woodland Fox families use dens to raise kits safely away from larger predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Red fox standing in snowy northern forest habitat Foxes adapt to forests, farms, suburbs, and tundra across the Northern Hemisphere. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-core-range-01-1200.webp Red fox in open habitat at dusk Red foxes remain common in many regions, though hunting and road traffic still harm local populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-diet-01-1200.webp Red fox leaping to catch a small rodent Foxes are omnivores that hunt mice, rabbits, birds, and insects. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-family-01-1200.webp Four red fox cubs crowded together at the mouth of their den A vixen raises four to six cubs in an earth den; the litter stays underground for about a month before it starts appearing at the entrance. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Playful young red fox in open habitat Fox kits practice pouncing and chasing games that later help them hunt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-habitat-01-1200.webp Red fox in boreal forest habitat Red foxes live in forests, grasslands, farms, and even city edges. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-hero-01-1200.webp Red fox standing in snowy Alaska habitat Foxes are quick wild dogs with bushy tails and excellent hearing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-range-01-1200.webp Red fox resting in snowy winter landscape Red foxes are widespread across Europe, Asia, North America, and North Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/fox/web/fox-size-01-1200.webp Red fox standing in alpine meadow showing body size 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 Juvenile frilled lizard camouflaged among dry stems and leaf litter A juvenile frilled lizard relies on mottled camouflage while its neck frill remains folded. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a dark frilled lizard clinging to a tree trunk With its frill folded, a frilled lizard presents a narrow, bark-like profile. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-core-diet-01-1200.webp Frilled lizard watching from a tree trunk in woodland Frilled lizards often wait on trees before descending briefly to capture prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-core-family-01-1200.webp Frilled lizard resting on a sloping tree trunk in dry woodland A frilled lizard rests vertically on bark, its normal posture for much of the day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Frilled lizard resting on a tree trunk in open woodland Open woodland supplies the vertical tree trunks frilled lizards use for lookout, shelter, and escape. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-core-range-01-1200.webp Frilled lizard clinging to a tree in dry northern Australian woodland The species spans tropical northern Australia and southern New Guinea. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-diet-01-1200.webp Frilled lizard facing forward with its orange neck frill fully spread A fully extended frill turns a narrow outline into a broad visual warning. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-family-01-1200.webp Frilled lizard resting vertically on a tree trunk with its frill folded At rest, the frill folds against the neck and the lizard's dark scales blend with bark. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Frilled lizard perched on a termite mound in open woodland A frilled lizard surveys open woodland from a termite mound; termites were a major food source in one Kakadu study. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-habitat-01-1200.webp Frilled lizard pressed against tree bark with its frill partly open Tree trunks provide camouflage, lookout points, and fast escape routes in open woodland. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-hero-01-1200.webp Frilled lizard clinging to a trunk with its neck frill spread The extended frill is a visual signal used in social encounters and predator deterrence. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-pair-context-01-1200.webp Two captive frilled lizards perched together among broad leaves Two frilled lizards share a perch in a captive enclosure; wild adults are usually encountered alone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-range-01-1200.webp Dark frilled lizard on rocky ground with its mouth open Body and frill colors vary across the species' northern Australian and New Guinean range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/frilled-lizard/web/frilled-lizard-size-01-1200.webp Full-bodied frilled lizard perched on a branch with its frill folded The tail accounts for roughly two-thirds of an adult frilled lizard's total length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/galapagos-tortoise https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-baby-01-1200.webp A small juvenile Galapagos giant tortoise walking on volcanic soil Hatchling tortoises emerge from underground nests and are about the size of a tennis ball. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a giant tortoise's wrinkled head and neck, showing its scale-like skin Tortoises have sharp, toothless beaks that they use to bite and tear tough vegetation. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-core-baby-01-1200.webp A young Galapagos tortoise feeding on green plants Young tortoises have soft shells and must hide from birds like hawks for their first few years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-core-diet-01-1200.webp A giant tortoise feeding on fallen fruits and foliage Their slow metabolism allows them to go up to a year without food or water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-core-family-01-1200.webp Two giant tortoises resting close to one another Tortoises tolerate each other closely and often sleep side by side. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-core-habitat-01-1200.webp A giant tortoise in a humid upland meadow Highlands with moist grass are their preferred feeding spots during the dry season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-core-range-01-1200.webp A giant tortoise moving along a dirt path They follow well-defined paths through the islands' volcanic terrain. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-diet-01-1200.webp A Galapagos giant tortoise feeding on green plants and grass They are herbivores that eat grass, leaves, cacti, lichens, and berries. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-family-01-1200.webp A group of giant tortoises gathered in a grassy clearing near trees While solitary, tortoises often gather in groups in grassy feeding pastures or mud pools. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-fun-fact-01-1200.webp A Galapagos giant tortoise stretching its long neck to reach leaves Galapagos tortoises are among the longest-lived vertebrates, often living over 100 to 150 years! https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-habitat-01-1200.webp A giant tortoise cooling off in a muddy water wallow They inhabit both dry lowlands and humid highlands, often wallowing in mud to cool off. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-hero-01-1200.webp An adult Galapagos giant tortoise standing in green grass The Galapagos giant tortoise is the largest living species of tortoise on Earth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-range-01-1200.webp A giant tortoise walking slowly with legs extended on volcanic soil They walk very slowly, traveling at a speed of about 0.16 miles per hour (0.26 km/h). https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/galapagos-tortoise/web/galapagos-tortoise-size-01-1200.webp Large Galapagos giant tortoise standing in short grass 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 Young gazelle fawn beside its mother in grass A gazelle fawn often stays low and hidden while the mother keeps watch nearby. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up Thomson's gazelle face with alert ears Large eyes and ears help gazelles notice danger across open ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-core-baby-01-1200.webp Newborn Thomson's gazelle calf standing soon after birth A gazelle calf must get on its feet quickly to keep up with its mother. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Gazelle head showing horns eyes and narrow muzzle A gazelle's face is built for alert scanning while it feeds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-core-diet-01-1200.webp Gazelle lowering its head to browse in open country Gazelles switch among grasses and tender plants as conditions change. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-core-family-01-1200.webp Small group of gazelles scattered across the plain Living in groups helps gazelles react quickly when one animal spots danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Gazelle in short grass under a wide sky Gazelles rely on open habitat where they can use eyesight, hearing, and speed together. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-core-range-01-1200.webp Gazelles moving across a broad Serengeti plain Wild gazelles need broad grasslands and room to move with the seasons. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-diet-01-1200.webp Thomson's gazelle feeding close to the ground Gazelles eat grasses, herbs, and other low plants in open pasture. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-family-01-1200.webp Several Thomson's gazelles standing together Gazelles often live in herds that help many animals watch for danger at once. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Thomson's gazelle leaping while it runs Gazelles can spring and twist during a chase to confuse predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-habitat-01-1200.webp Gazelle standing in wide grassland habitat Open grassland helps gazelles see predators and escape with speed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-hero-01-1200.webp Adult Thomson's gazelle standing alert in open habitat Thomson's gazelles are fast antelopes built for life in open country. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-range-01-1200.webp Thomson's gazelle in open Serengeti grassland Thomson's gazelles live in open plains of eastern Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gazelle/web/gazelle-size-01-1200.webp Full-body Thomson's gazelle showing slim legs and horns A gazelle's light body and long legs help it sprint and turn quickly. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gelada https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gelada/web/gelada-baby-01-1200.webp Female southern gelada nursing an infant in Ethiopia A female normally produces one infant after a gestation of about five to six months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gelada/web/gelada-closeup-01-1200.webp Close portrait of a male gelada showing pale eyelids and long mane Pale eyelids, facial expressions and posture make visual signals conspicuous within a group. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gelada/web/gelada-core-baby-01-1200.webp Wild gelada infant clinging to its mother's side in Ethiopia Young geladas learn feeding and social signals within a reproductive unit and the wider band. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gelada/web/gelada-core-diet-01-1200.webp Gelada seated low among grass while feeding in Ethiopia Short strong fingers let geladas pluck many small grass blades with rapid repeated movements. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gelada/web/gelada-core-family-01-1200.webp Several geladas gathered together on open ground Small reproductive units combine into bands and temporary herds while retaining their internal relationships. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gelada/web/gelada-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Male gelada in dry-season grassland in the Simien Mountains Geladas move between exposed feeding plateaus and protected cliff roosts each day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gelada/web/gelada-core-range-01-1200.webp Adult southern gelada standing in Ethiopian highland vegetation Agricultural expansion, livestock competition and grassland degradation drive a decreasing population trend. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gelada/web/gelada-diet-01-1200.webp Female gelada moving through short green grass in Ethiopia Grass blades and seeds dominate the diet, supplemented by roots, herbs and flowers in dry periods. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gelada/web/gelada-family-01-1200.webp Female gelada carrying an infant on her back Females and their young form the stable core of gelada reproductive units. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gelada/web/gelada-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Male gelada exposing long canine teeth in a wide open-mouth display A lip flip and open-mouth display expose the male's large canines during social tension. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gelada/web/gelada-habitat-01-1200.webp Gelada group grazing on a high plateau in the Simien Mountains Geladas feed on highland grasslands and sleep on steep cliff ledges nearby. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gelada/web/gelada-hero-01-1200.webp Adult male gelada walking through Ethiopian highland grass The gelada is a grass-eating Ethiopian monkey and the last living member of the genus Theropithecus. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gelada/web/gelada-range-01-1200.webp Map showing the gelada's restricted range in the Ethiopian Highlands Wild geladas occur only in high-elevation grasslands of Ethiopia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gelada/web/gelada-size-01-1200.webp Full-body adult male gelada showing its heavy shoulder mantle Adult males can weigh about 20 kg and are larger and more heavily maned than females. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gharial https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gharial/web/gharial-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile gharial showing dark banding along its slim body and snout Hatchlings emerge from eggs buried in riverside sand and stay near guarding adults for weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gharial/web/gharial-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a gharial's narrow snout lined with sharp teeth More than 100 sharp teeth line the thin jaws, gripping slippery fish rather than crushing prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gharial/web/gharial-core-diet-01-1200.webp Gharial floating at the surface with its long snout resting on the water The narrow jaws move through water with little resistance, letting the gharial sweep sideways after fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gharial/web/gharial-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Gharial resting half-submerged at the water's edge Gharials are highly aquatic and depend on deep river pools with sandbanks for basking and nesting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gharial/web/gharial-core-range-01-1200.webp Two gharials resting together at the edge of the water Recovery programs and river sanctuaries in India and Nepal support the remaining breeding populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gharial/web/gharial-diet-01-1200.webp Gharial lying in shallow water with its thin toothy snout visible The slender snout and interlocking needle-like teeth are built to catch fish with a quick sideways snap. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gharial/web/gharial-family-01-1200.webp Adult female gharial resting beside a smaller juvenile Females guard nesting banks and tolerate young nearby, unusual parental care among reptiles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gharial/web/gharial-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Male gharial with the rounded ghara at the tip of its snout Only mature males grow the ghara, a cartilage-and-skin bulb used to make buzzing calls and blow bubbles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gharial/web/gharial-habitat-01-1200.webp Gharial basking beside calm water on a sandy bank Gharials live in clean, fast-flowing rivers and haul out on sandbanks to bask. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gharial/web/gharial-hero-01-1200.webp Male gharial resting with its long narrow snout and bulbous nose tip The gharial is a fish-eating crocodilian; adult males grow a rounded nasal growth called a ghara. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gharial/web/gharial-range-01-1200.webp Gharial stretched out on a bank near water Once widespread across South Asia, breeding gharials now survive mainly in rivers of India and Nepal. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gharial/web/gharial-size-01-1200.webp Full body side view of a gharial showing its long tail and limbs Adults reach about 3 to 6 metres; large males are among the longest of all crocodilians. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-anteater https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-baby-01-1200.webp Baby giant anteater riding on its mother's back in grassland A baby anteater, called a pup, rides on its mother's back for many months after it is born. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a giant anteater's head and long tube-shaped snout The anteater's tiny mouth sits at the tip of its long snout and has no teeth at all. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-core-baby-01-1200.webp Giant anteater pup clinging to its mother's back in dry grass The pup's stripe lines up with its mother's, helping it stay hidden while it rides along. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-core-diet-01-1200.webp Giant anteater with its snout lowered to the ground while foraging on a trail An anteater can eat tens of thousands of ants and termites in a single day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-core-family-01-1200.webp Mother giant anteater walking while carrying her pup on her back A mother carries and feeds her pup until it is big enough to find food on its own. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Giant anteater moving through tall dry grass on the savanna Tall grasslands and savannas give anteaters plenty of ant and termite mounds to raid. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-core-range-01-1200.webp Giant anteater crossing open grassland in the Pantanal Wetlands like the Pantanal and dry Cerrado grasslands are strongholds for giant anteaters. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-diet-01-1200.webp Close-up of a giant anteater pressing its long snout to the ground to feed An anteater pokes its narrow snout into nests and laps up ants and termites with a sticky tongue. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-family-01-1200.webp Mother giant anteater carrying her pup on her back across open grass Anteaters live alone, so the only family group is a mother and the single pup she carries. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Giant anteater swimming across a river with its snout above the water Giant anteaters are strong swimmers and use their long snout like a snorkel to cross rivers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-habitat-01-1200.webp Giant anteater in tall golden grass on an open grassland Giant anteaters roam grasslands and savannas, sweeping the ground for ant and termite nests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-hero-01-1200.webp Giant anteater walking across green grass showing its long snout and bushy tail The giant anteater has a long tube-shaped snout, a shaggy coat, and a huge bushy tail. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-range-01-1200.webp Giant anteater foraging across a green Pantanal grassland Giant anteaters live across Central and South America, from Honduras down to northern Argentina. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-anteater/web/giant-anteater-size-01-1200.webp Full body of a giant anteater walking through a forest clearing 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 Young male manta ray swimming above a scuba diver near Kona, Hawaii A young male manta ray swims near a diver; manta pups are born live and already resemble small adults. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-closeup-01-1200.webp Giant oceanic manta ray gliding above a coral bommie Giant Oceanic Manta Ray close-up: cephalic lobes for funneling food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-core-diet-01-1200.webp Giant Oceanic Manta Ray feeding Recorded foods for Giant Oceanic Manta Ray include zooplankton, krill, and small shrimp. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-core-family-01-1200.webp Giant oceanic manta ray gliding alone through open blue water Documented Giant Oceanic Manta Ray behavior includes long distance migration, filter feeding, and barrel rolling while feeding. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Giant oceanic manta ray passing a scuba diver in open blue water Giant Oceanic Manta Ray is recorded in marine, open ocean, and coral reef habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-core-range-01-1200.webp Giant oceanic manta ray gliding through open blue water, seen from below Giant Oceanic Manta Ray has a documented distribution that includes Mexico, Ecuador, and Maldives. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-diet-01-1200.webp Giant oceanic manta ray with cephalic fins rolled, swimming over a reef Giant Oceanic Manta Ray is a carnivore that feeds on zooplankton and krill. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-family-01-1200.webp Giant oceanic manta ray gliding over a reef in Raja Ampat Mantas are usually solitary at sea but gather at cleaning stations and rich feeding grounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Giant oceanic manta ray swimming with its cephalic lobes unfurled Manta rays have the largest brain-to-body ratio of any cold-blooded fish and will investigate divers out of apparent curiosity. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-habitat-01-1200.webp Giant oceanic manta ray above a diver in open water Giant Oceanic Manta Ray inhabits marine and open ocean across Worldwide. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-hero-01-1200.webp Giant oceanic manta ray gliding through deep blue water Giant oceanic manta rays travel through tropical and temperate seas, filtering zooplankton with broad cephalic fins that guide water toward the mouth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-range-01-1200.webp A giant oceanic manta ray cruising underwater Giant oceanic manta rays travel long distances across deep ocean waters. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manta-ray/web/manta-ray-size-01-1200.webp A massive manta ray feeding, showing its large size relative to surrounding fish Manta rays are the largest rays in the world, with wingspans reaching up to 23 feet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-otter https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-otter/web/giant-otter-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile giant otter Litters of one to five pups are born in a riverside den and are cared for by the whole family. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-otter/web/giant-otter-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a giant otter's head and pale throat patch Each giant otter has a unique cream throat patch that others use to tell individuals apart. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-otter/web/giant-otter-core-diet-01-1200.webp Giant otter feeding on a large armoured catfish Family groups sometimes hunt cooperatively and even take on caimans and small anacondas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-otter/web/giant-otter-core-family-01-1200.webp Several giant otters resting together on a bank Groups share communal dens and marked latrine sites and rear pups cooperatively. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-otter/web/giant-otter-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Giant otter in a river holding a fish Clear, fish-rich rivers with forested banks for denning are essential giant otter habitat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-otter/web/giant-otter-core-range-01-1200.webp Giant otter swimming in dark water Endangered after decades of pelt hunting, fewer than an estimated 5,000 remain in the wild. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-otter/web/giant-otter-diet-01-1200.webp Giant otter holding and eating a large fish Giant otters eat mostly fish, gripping slippery prey in their forepaws and eating up to about 3 kg a day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-otter/web/giant-otter-family-01-1200.webp Group of giant otters together at the water Giant otters live in tight family groups of up to about eight, hunting and defending territory together. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-otter/web/giant-otter-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Two giant otters interacting noisily at the surface Nicknamed the "river wolf," the giant otter is highly vocal, using a wide range of calls. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-otter/web/giant-otter-habitat-01-1200.webp Giant otter at the edge of a river Giant otters live along slow rivers, lakes, and wetlands of the Amazon, Orinoco, and Pantanal. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-otter/web/giant-otter-hero-01-1200.webp Giant otter swimming with its head above the water The giant otter is the longest member of the weasel family and a social predator of South American rivers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-otter/web/giant-otter-range-01-1200.webp Giant otter on a riverbank The species ranges across northern and central South America, from the Guianas to Paraguay. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-otter/web/giant-otter-size-01-1200.webp Full length view of a giant otter Adults reach 1.5 to 1.8 metres including the tail, larger than any other otter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giant-panda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-baby-01-1200.webp Seven-month-old giant panda cub at Wolong Nature Reserve in Sichuan, China Panda cubs are born tiny and pink, growing their black-and-white fur over several weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a giant panda face with black eye patches and white fur A giant panda's wide jaw and strong teeth are adapted for crushing tough bamboo stems. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-core-baby-01-1200.webp Giant panda cub among cut bamboo at San Diego Zoo Panda cubs are born tiny and depend on their mother for months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-core-diet-01-1200.webp Giant panda chewing bamboo with paws holding stalk Although they are bears, giant pandas eat mostly bamboo every day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-core-family-01-1200.webp Two young giant pandas playing together on a grassy slope Young giant pandas play-wrestle on a grassy slope at a Sichuan reserve; adults are otherwise mostly solitary. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Giant panda in cool mountain bamboo forest habitat Wild giant pandas live in cool, misty bamboo forests on mountain slopes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-core-range-01-1200.webp Giant panda feeding on bamboo at the Chengdu breeding base in Sichuan Today wild giant pandas survive only in scattered mountain forests in central China. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-diet-01-1200.webp Giant panda sitting upright and biting into a bamboo stalk A giant panda feeds on bamboo, gripping the stalk with its forepaws and stripping leaves for up to 14 hours a day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-family-01-1200.webp Mother giant panda playing with her cub on grass Giant Panda behavior includes bamboo feeding and solitary living. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Giant panda rolling and playing in fresh snow Giant pandas love to roll in snow—even though their wild homes are usually mild mountain forests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-habitat-01-1200.webp Giant pandas on a wooden climbing frame at Wolong Nature Reserve, Sichuan Wild giant pandas live in cool, misty bamboo forests on mountain slopes in central China. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-hero-01-1200.webp Full-body view of a giant panda walking toward the camera Giant pandas are stocky black-and-white bears with a heavy, rounded body built for a life of eating bamboo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-range-01-1200.webp Giant pandas in mountain bamboo habitat at Wolong, Sichuan province, China Today wild giant pandas survive only in scattered mountain forests in Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giant-panda/web/giant-panda-size-01-1200.webp Full-body view of a giant panda showing its round shape and size Adult giant pandas weigh 200 to 300 pounds and have a thick, round body built for eating bamboo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/stick-insect https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/stick-insect/web/stick-insect-baby-01-1200.webp Giant prickly stick insect eggs that resemble small seeds Females flick their eggs to the ground a few at a time; the seed-like shape helps them go unnoticed by predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/stick-insect/web/stick-insect-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a giant prickly stick insect's head with small horn-like projections Short spines and horn-like projections on the head and body add to its resemblance to a dead, curled leaf. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/stick-insect/web/stick-insect-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young female giant prickly stick insect with curled abdomen Nymphs resemble small, spiny leaves and become more elaborate with each molt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/stick-insect/web/stick-insect-core-diet-01-1200.webp Giant prickly stick insect resting on leafy vegetation Giant prickly stick insects feed on eucalyptus in the wild and accept bramble leaves in captivity. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/stick-insect/web/stick-insect-core-family-01-1200.webp Seed-like eggs of the giant prickly stick insect The eggs mimic seeds, and ants may carry them underground where embryos develop in relative safety. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/stick-insect/web/stick-insect-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Giant prickly stick insect clinging to vegetation In the wild, this species hides among eucalyptus leaves and woody vegetation in eastern Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/stick-insect/web/stick-insect-core-range-01-1200.webp Female giant prickly stick insect showing leaf-like camouflage This Australian species is native to eastern forests and woodlands from Queensland to New South Wales. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/stick-insect/web/stick-insect-diet-01-1200.webp Giant prickly stick insect feeding on a green leaf In the wild it feeds mainly on eucalyptus leaves; captive individuals are often raised on bramble or oak leaves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/stick-insect/web/stick-insect-family-01-1200.webp Large female giant prickly stick insect with a smaller male Females are much larger and flightless, while the smaller, slimmer males have functional wings and fly in search of mates. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/stick-insect/web/stick-insect-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Giant prickly stick insect rearing into a curled defensive posture with legs raised The scorpion-like display is a bluff; this insect has no sting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/stick-insect/web/stick-insect-habitat-01-1200.webp Giant prickly stick insect camouflaged among leaves, resembling a curled dead leaf Native to eastern Australian eucalyptus forest and woodland, where its shape and color blend with dry leaves and bark. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/stick-insect/web/stick-insect-hero-01-1200.webp Giant prickly stick insect curling its abdomen up in a scorpion-like defensive posture When threatened, this stick insect curls its abdomen up over its body, mimicking a scorpion's tail. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/stick-insect/web/stick-insect-range-01-1200.webp Two giant prickly stick insects with different color forms among leaves Coloring ranges from pale tan to reddish brown, helping individuals match different leaf litter and bark tones. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/stick-insect/web/stick-insect-size-01-1200.webp Giant prickly stick insect with legs extended among green leaves Females can reach up to 20 centimeters (8 inches) with legs extended, among the heaviest stick insect species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/gila-monster https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-baby-01-1200.webp Group of newly hatched Gila monsters Young Gila monsters emerge from underground nests as fully formed, independently feeding hatchlings. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of Gila Monster Gila Monster close-up: venom glands in lower jaw. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-core-baby-01-1200.webp Two Gila monster hatchlings emerging from their eggs Gila monster embryos develop inside leathery eggs for several months before the hatchlings cut their way out. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-core-diet-01-1200.webp Gila Monster feeding Recorded foods for Gila Monster include bird eggs, reptile eggs, and baby rodents. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-core-family-01-1200.webp Gila monster on rocky ground among grass at dusk Documented Gila Monster behavior includes spending 90% of life underground, hunting by smelling with its tongue, and storing fat in its thick tail. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Gila monster sheltering in a rock crevice with its claws visible Gila Monster is recorded in desert and shrubland habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-core-range-01-1200.webp Black and cream banded Gila monster on a wooden floor Gila Monster has a documented distribution that includes the United States and Mexico. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-diet-01-1200.webp Gila monster walking across stony desert ground Gila Monster is a carnivore that feeds on bird eggs and reptile eggs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-family-01-1200.webp Gila monster resting on a ledge, showing its beaded orange and black skin Gila Monster behavior includes spending 90% of life underground and hunting by smelling with its tongue. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Gila Monster The Gila monster is one of the only venomous lizards in North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-habitat-01-1200.webp Gila monster on sand beside rock in a zoo enclosure Gila Monster inhabits desert and shrubland across North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-hero-01-1200.webp Gila monster moving across sandy ground scattered with dry leaves The Gila monster is a heavy-bodied venomous lizard of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-range-01-1200.webp Gila monster lying among dry grass and gravel Gila Monster occurs in the United States and Mexico, within North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gila-monster/web/gila-monster-size-01-1200.webp Full-length Gila monster on desert ground, its beaded body stretched out beside a fallen twig Gila monsters run about 35 to 56 cm from snout to tail tip, making this the largest lizard native to the United States. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/giraffe https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-baby-01-1200.webp Giraffe calf standing beside its mother A giraffe calf can stand soon after birth and stays close to adults. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up giraffe head with long eyelashes Large eyes and long eyelashes help protect a giraffe's face while browsing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young giraffe calf walking under the care of its mother Calves stay close to adults while learning where to feed and when to run. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Giraffe face showing ears eyes and patterned fur A giraffe's face is adapted for browsing thorny branches high in the canopy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-core-diet-01-1200.webp Reticulated giraffe stretching its neck to feed beside a zoo fence Giraffes spend up to 16 hours a day feeding, using their long tongues to strip leaves from thorny acacias. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-core-family-01-1200.webp Small group of giraffes moving together across the plain Loose giraffe herds help many animals scan the same landscape at once. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Giraffe standing in sunny dry woodland habitat Giraffes do best where trees are spaced out across open woodland and savanna. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-core-range-01-1200.webp Giraffes spread across wide open savanna country Healthy giraffe populations need connected landscapes with trees and water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-diet-01-1200.webp Two wild giraffes browsing acacia trees Giraffes browse the leaves and shoots of acacia and other trees, using an 18-inch tongue to strip foliage from thorny branches. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-family-01-1200.webp Adult giraffe and calf moving together in open country Giraffes often travel in loose groups that help them stay watchful. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Two male giraffes swinging their necks in a contest Male giraffes sometimes compete by swinging their necks in contests called necking. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-habitat-01-1200.webp Giraffes walking through broad savanna habitat Savannas with scattered trees give giraffes food, shade, and long sightlines. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-hero-01-1200.webp Tall giraffe standing above dry grass and shrubs Giraffes are the tallest land animals and can browse high tree leaves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-range-01-1200.webp Giraffe standing on a mown lawn beside garden shrubs Giraffes live across parts of Africa where trees and open grassland meet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/giraffe/web/giraffe-size-01-1200.webp Full-body giraffe showing long neck and towering legs 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 Western lowland gorilla mother carrying her infant Gorilla mothers carry their infants for the first few months and nurse them for up to 3 years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up western lowland gorilla face with thoughtful expression Gorillas have large hands, opposable thumbs, and expressive faces. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young western lowland gorilla in forest habitat Infants ride on their mother's back and learn by watching the troop. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-core-diet-01-1200.webp Western lowland gorilla feeding on forest vegetation Adult gorillas spend hours each day foraging for leaves, fruit, and tender stems. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-core-family-01-1200.webp Western lowland gorilla sitting on grass in a landscaped enclosure Troops include females, young gorillas, and one dominant silverback leader. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Western lowland gorilla resting on forest floor Dense tropical forests give gorillas food, shade, and places to build nests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-core-range-01-1200.webp Western lowland gorilla in dense forest habitat Gorillas are listed as Critically Endangered because of habitat loss and hunting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-diet-01-1200.webp Western lowland gorilla chewing leaves and stems Gorillas are mostly herbivores that eat leaves, stems, fruit, and shoots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-family-01-1200.webp Western lowland gorilla group resting together Gorilla families are usually led by one dominant silverback male. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Western lowland gorilla resting in dense brush Gorillas build new leaf nests on the ground almost every night to sleep. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-habitat-01-1200.webp Western lowland gorilla sitting in lush forest grass Gorillas live in tropical forests and swampy lowlands in central Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-hero-01-1200.webp Silverback western lowland gorilla in African forest Gorillas are large apes that live in family groups led by a silverback male. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-range-01-1200.webp Western lowland gorilla walking on all fours through green vegetation Western lowland gorillas occupy lowland rainforest and swamp forest across Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea and the Central African Republic. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/gorilla/web/gorilla-size-01-1200.webp Large male western lowland gorilla showing powerful build 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-closeup-01-1200.webp Great hammerhead shark swimming in clear blue aquarium water The hammer-shaped head gives these sharks excellent binocular vision and sensing ability. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-core-baby-01-1200.webp Great hammerhead shark embryos documented by NOAA researchers Great hammerhead embryos develop inside the mother during a gestation lasting about 11 months before the pups are born live. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-core-diet-01-1200.webp Great hammerhead swimming below the surface with fish and a ray nearby Recorded foods for Great Hammerhead Shark include stingrays, small sharks, and fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-core-family-01-1200.webp A single great hammerhead seen from below, swimming alone Great hammerheads are solitary nomads — adults are usually seen alone rather than in the schools other hammerhead species form. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Great hammerhead swimming in a large aquarium tank Great Hammerhead Shark is recorded in open ocean, coral reef, and coast habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-core-range-01-1200.webp Great hammerheads swimming beside a diver in shallow Bahamian water The Bahamas banned commercial shark fishing across its waters in 2011; the sharks that draw divers to Bimini are worth far more alive than finned. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-diet-01-1200.webp Great hammerhead silhouetted against light while cruising over the seabed The wide head sweeps the bottom like a metal detector, picking up the electric fields of stingrays buried in sand. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-family-01-1200.webp Great hammerhead seen head-on from below, showing the width of its cephalofoil Great Hammerhead Shark behavior includes swimming long distances alone and hunting stingrays on the sea floor. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-feeding-01-1200.webp Great hammerhead turning beside a diver over white sand at Bimini A great hammerhead swings past a diver in the shallows off Bimini, in the Bahamas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Great hammerhead swimming low over a pale sandy bottom, casting a shadow Great hammerheads often swim rolled onto one side — it cuts drag by up to 10 percent because the tall dorsal fin acts as a wing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-habitat-01-1200.webp Great hammerhead swimming over a shallow white sand flat beside a diver Great hammerheads work shallow sand flats and reef edges in warm coastal water, like this one off Bimini in the Bahamas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-hero-01-1200.webp Great hammerhead shark showing its distinctive T-shaped head The great hammerhead's wide head gives it excellent vision and hunting ability. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-range-01-1200.webp World map showing great hammerhead distribution in tropical coastal waters The species is circumtropical: coastal and continental-shelf waters roughly between 40°N and 37°S. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hammerhead-shark/web/hammerhead-shark-size-01-1200.webp Scientific illustration of a great hammerhead showing full body proportions A US Fish and Wildlife Service illustration of the species: adults average about 3.5 m, and the largest recorded reached 6.1 m. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/owl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-baby-01-1200.webp Fluffy great horned owl chick in a nest Owl chicks hatch helpless and depend on parents for warmth and food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up great horned owl face with yellow eyes and ear tufts Large eyes and facial disks help owls gather sound and see in low light. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-core-baby-01-1200.webp Downy great horned owl chick in a tree nest Young owls practice flapping and hopping on branches before their first flight. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-core-diet-01-1200.webp Great horned owl perched and ready to hunt They hunt at night, using hearing and sight to locate prey in darkness. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-core-family-01-1200.webp Great horned owl chicks in a nest waiting for food Both parents bring food to the nest while chicks grow flight feathers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Great horned owl perched on a branch in woodland These adaptable owls nest in trees, cliffs, and old nests left by other birds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-core-range-01-1200.webp Great horned owl in a cold mountain forest setting Great horned owls are widespread and not considered endangered across most of their range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-diet-01-1200.webp Close-up of great horned owl talons used for catching prey Owls are carnivores that catch rabbits, rats, birds, and other small animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-family-01-1200.webp Two young great horned owl chicks together in a nest Parents feed chicks for weeks until the young owls learn to hunt on their own. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Great horned owl flying with wings spread wide Owls fly almost silently because special feathers muffle the sound of their wings. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-habitat-01-1200.webp Great horned owl perched in a tree in forest habitat Owls live in forests, woodlands, deserts, and even city parks across the Americas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-hero-01-1200.webp Great horned owl perched with ear tufts raised Great horned owls are powerful night hunters with sharp talons and excellent hearing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-range-01-1200.webp Great horned owl in snowy Canadian habitat Great horned owls live from Canada and Alaska south through the Americas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/owl/web/owl-size-01-1200.webp Great horned owl showing its large body and broad wings Great horned owls are one of the largest owls in the Americas. 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 Juvenile great white shark swimming in an aquarium This juvenile great white was photographed during a temporary stay at Monterey Bay Aquarium. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-closeup-01-1200.webp Head-on view of a great white shark showing snout and teeth Head-on, a great white shark shows its conical snout and rows of serrated, triangular teeth used to grip prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-core-baby-01-1200.webp Very young white shark observed near the California coast Researchers documented this unusually pale young shark close to shore in southern California. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Great white shark approaching head-on in blue water The snout contains sensory pores that help a great white detect weak electrical fields produced by animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-core-diet-01-1200.webp Great white shark accelerating underwater near the surface Great whites rely on short bursts of speed and surprise when closing on prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-core-family-01-1200.webp A solitary great white shark swimming through blue water Great white sharks usually travel alone rather than maintaining a permanent family group. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Great white shark cruising through clear offshore water Clear offshore waters are part of the broad habitat used by traveling great white sharks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-core-range-01-1200.webp Scientific map of tracked white shark movements between California and the central Pacific Tracking records show white sharks moving between the California coast, Hawaii, and offshore Pacific waters. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-diet-01-1200.webp Great white shark breaching at the ocean surface Great white sharks can accelerate upward from below when hunting seals near the surface. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-family-01-1200.webp Two great white sharks swimming in the same blue-water area Great white sharks are usually solitary, but several individuals may use the same productive feeding area. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Great white shark surging through a cloud of bubbles underwater A powerful burst from the tail can carry a great white shark through the surface during a breach. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-habitat-01-1200.webp Great white shark cruising sunlit open water among a school of fish A great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) patrols sunlit coastal water off Isla Guadalupe, Mexico, trailed by a school of fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-hero-01-1200.webp Great white shark swimming through clear blue water A great white shark's streamlined body and powerful tail are built for efficient open-water swimming. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-range-01-1200.webp World map showing the documented and possible range of great white sharks Great white sharks occur in temperate and subtropical waters across several ocean basins. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/great-white-shark/web/great-white-shark-size-01-1200.webp Scale diagram comparing great white shark growth stages against a scuba diver The chart compares newborn, mature male, mature female, and large female great white sharks with a diver. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/greater-rhea https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/greater-rhea/web/greater-rhea-baby-01-1200.webp Striped greater rhea chick resting in grass Chicks hatch striped for camouflage and are led and guarded entirely by their father. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/greater-rhea/web/greater-rhea-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a greater rhea's head, eye, and flat bill A small head and flat bill sit atop a long, bare-fronted neck. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/greater-rhea/web/greater-rhea-core-diet-01-1200.webp Greater rhea walking while feeding Rheas swallow grit to help grind food and can go long stretches getting water from plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/greater-rhea/web/greater-rhea-core-family-01-1200.webp Greater rhea moving through grass A single male incubates a communal clutch for about six weeks, then raises the chicks alone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/greater-rhea/web/greater-rhea-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Greater rhea in tall grassland Open country lets rheas spot predators early and feed on scattered plants and insects. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/greater-rhea/web/greater-rhea-core-range-01-1200.webp Greater rhea standing in grassland Listed as Near Threatened, rheas are declining as grasslands are converted to farmland. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/greater-rhea/web/greater-rhea-diet-01-1200.webp Close view of a greater rhea's head with its bill open An omnivore, it eats broad-leaved plants, seeds, and fruit, along with insects and small animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/greater-rhea/web/greater-rhea-family-01-1200.webp Group of greater rheas together on grassland Outside breeding, rheas gather in flocks; in the breeding season a male guards eggs from several females. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/greater-rhea/web/greater-rhea-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Greater rhea with its large wings partly raised Rheas cannot fly, but they run fast and spread their large wings to balance and turn sharply. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/greater-rhea/web/greater-rhea-habitat-01-1200.webp Greater rhea in open grassland with flowering trees Greater rheas live in the grasslands, savannas, and pampas of central and eastern South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/greater-rhea/web/greater-rhea-hero-01-1200.webp Large grey-brown flightless rhea standing in open grassland The greater rhea is the largest bird in the Americas, a flightless relative of ostriches and emus. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/greater-rhea/web/greater-rhea-range-01-1200.webp Greater rhea in a grassy landscape The species ranges across Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/greater-rhea/web/greater-rhea-size-01-1200.webp Full body view of a standing greater rhea Adults stand about 1.2 to 1.7 metres tall and weigh roughly 20 to 40 kilograms. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/green-anaconda https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/green-anaconda/web/green-anaconda-baby-01-1200.webp Newborn green anaconda Females give live birth to 20 to 40 young, each already about 60 to 90 cm long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/green-anaconda/web/green-anaconda-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a green anaconda's head Eyes and nostrils sit high on the head, so the snake can watch and breathe while nearly submerged. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/green-anaconda/web/green-anaconda-core-diet-01-1200.webp Green anaconda resting After a large meal an anaconda may not need to eat again for weeks or months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/green-anaconda/web/green-anaconda-core-family-01-1200.webp Young green anaconda During the breeding season, several males may coil around one female in a slow-moving breeding ball. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/green-anaconda/web/green-anaconda-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Green anaconda in a wetland setting Warm, slow-moving water supports the fish and mammals the anaconda hunts and hides its bulk. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/green-anaconda/web/green-anaconda-core-range-01-1200.webp Green anaconda in its range Listed as Least Concern, the green anaconda is still hunted for skins and killed out of fear. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/green-anaconda/web/green-anaconda-diet-01-1200.webp Green anaconda with its body coiled It ambushes prey at the water's edge and kills by constriction, taking fish, caimans, capybaras, and deer. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/green-anaconda/web/green-anaconda-family-01-1200.webp Juvenile green anaconda Anacondas are solitary; young receive no parental care and hunt small prey from birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/green-anaconda/web/green-anaconda-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Newborn green anaconda coiled on a flat surface Despite stories of 12-metre giants, no verified anaconda exceeds about 6 metres. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/green-anaconda/web/green-anaconda-habitat-01-1200.webp Green anaconda coiled near water Green anacondas are semi-aquatic, living in slow rivers, swamps, and flooded grasslands of the Amazon and Orinoco. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/green-anaconda/web/green-anaconda-hero-01-1200.webp Thick olive-green anaconda with dark oval blotches The green anaconda is the heaviest snake in the world, a non-venomous constrictor of South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/green-anaconda/web/green-anaconda-range-01-1200.webp Green anaconda in natural surroundings The species ranges across tropical South America east of the Andes, from the Orinoco to the Paraguay basin. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/green-anaconda/web/green-anaconda-size-01-1200.webp Full length of a large green anaconda Reliable maxima reach about 5 to 6 metres and 90 kg; females are far larger than males. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/iguana https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile green iguana resting among branches Juvenile green iguanas are bright green and begin life independently after emerging from underground nests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-closeup-01-1200.webp Green iguana head in profile showing the large round jowl scale and spiny crest Green Iguana close-up: long strong tail for swimming and defense. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young green iguana on a branch in Grand Cayman A young green iguana has a slimmer body and more uniform green coloration than a mature adult. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-core-diet-01-1200.webp Green Iguana: Calango em Brejo da Madre de Deus Recorded foods for Green Iguana include leaves, flowers, and fruit. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-core-family-01-1200.webp Green iguana basking alone on a poolside ledge Documented Green Iguana behavior includes basking in the sun, climbing in tall trees, and swimming to escape predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Green Iguana: Iguanidae head from Venezuela Green Iguana is recorded in tropical forest and shrubland habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-core-range-01-1200.webp Close side view of a green iguana's head with dark banded jaw and pale jowl Green Iguana has a documented distribution that includes Colombia, the United States, and Mexico. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-diet-01-1200.webp Green iguana raising its head above short grass Green Iguana is a herbivore that feeds on leaves and flowers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-family-01-1200.webp Green iguana resting on a rock beside mown grass, its banded tail extended Green Iguana behavior includes basking in the sun and climbing in tall trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Green iguana among tropical foliage beside a red bromeliad flower Green iguanas can swim and remain underwater for up to 30 minutes when escaping predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-habitat-01-1200.webp Portrait of a green iguana against a dark tree trunk, dewlap and crest visible Green Iguana inhabits tropical forest and shrubland across North America and South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-hero-01-1200.webp Green iguana basking on a concrete ledge by water, dewlap and dorsal spines visible Green iguanas are large tree-dwelling lizards native to tropical America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-range-01-1200.webp Green iguana basking on top of a boulder Green Iguana occurs in Colombia and the United States, within North America and South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/iguana/web/iguana-size-01-1200.webp Close view of a large green iguana's head and jowl scale Green Iguana ranges from 1.2 meters to 1.8 meters in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/grizzly-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-baby-01-1200.webp Young grizzly bear cub standing in shallow water Grizzly cubs are born in winter dens and stay with their mother for years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a grizzly bear face and shoulder hump A grizzly's shoulder hump is made of muscle for digging and strength. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young grizzly bear cub standing on hind legs Cubs are born tiny in winter dens while the mother is in deep sleep. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-core-diet-01-1200.webp Grizzly bear foraging in Yellowstone habitat Before hibernation, grizzlies eat heavily to build fat reserves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-core-family-01-1200.webp Grizzly bear family group in wild habitat Cubs learn survival skills by following their mother through the seasons. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Brown bears moving through forest and meadow habitat River valleys and berry patches are important feeding areas for grizzlies. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-core-range-01-1200.webp Grizzly bear in mountain wilderness Grizzlies are listed as Threatened in the lower 48 United States. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-diet-01-1200.webp Grizzly bear catching salmon at a waterfall Grizzly bears eat salmon, berries, roots, insects, and other forest foods. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-family-01-1200.webp Mother grizzly bear with cub in wild habitat Mother grizzlies fiercely protect their cubs while teaching them to find food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Grizzly bear tracks in mud at Katmai National Park Grizzly bears can run faster than 30 mph in short bursts despite their size. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-habitat-01-1200.webp Grizzly bear in Alaskan wilderness habitat Grizzly bears live in forests, meadows, and mountains across western North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-hero-01-1200.webp Grizzly bear standing, showing its shoulder hump and heavy build Grizzly bears are powerful North American brown bears with a shoulder hump and long claws. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-range-01-1200.webp Grizzly bear in open North American wilderness Grizzly bears once ranged across much of western North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/grizzly-bear/web/grizzly-bear-size-01-1200.webp Large grizzly bear showing powerful body size 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 Sub-adult harpy eagle exhibiting the lighter plumage typical of developing juveniles Juvenile harpy eagles go through several years of distinct plumage phases before reaching full maturity. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a harpy eagle's curved beak and deep-set dark eyes The hooked beak and stiff facial feathers help direct sound and sight toward prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-core-baby-01-1200.webp An adolescent harpy eagle showing developing adult grey feather patterns As juveniles mature into full adulthood, their lighter head plumage gradually transitions into striking dark bands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-core-diet-01-1200.webp Wild harpy eagle scanning the upper branches for tree-dwelling mammals They manoeuvre through dense branches to take sloths and monkeys directly out of the canopy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-core-family-01-1200.webp Harpy eagle perched attentively in the high canopy of Panama Parents provide extended care for their single chick, feeding the juvenile for over a year post-fledging. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Harpy eagle perched among dense Neotropical foliage Large emergent trees such as the kapok are what harpy eagles need for nesting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-core-range-01-1200.webp Harpy eagle standing upright on a wooden perch Deforestation and habitat fragmentation are the main threats to remaining wild populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-diet-01-1200.webp Harpy eagle arriving at its large tree nest holding a captured capuchin monkey As apex canopy predators, their diet heavily features arboreal mammals like capuchin monkeys and sloths. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-family-01-1200.webp An adult harpy eagle standing watch attentively over its territory Harpy eagle pairs form lifelong monogamous bonds, jointly constructing massive stick nests in emergent canopy trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Harpy eagle with its crown feathers raised in an alert display When alert or listening for prey the harpy eagle raises its double crest, forming a facial disc that gathers sound. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-habitat-01-1200.webp Harpy eagle perched high in the canopy of the Darien Gap forest They live in lowland tropical rainforest, mostly staying in the upper canopy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-hero-01-1200.webp Wild harpy eagle in flight through the forest, wings spread A harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) in flight in Panama; one of the world's most powerful eagles, it hunts monkeys and sloths in the rainforest canopy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-range-01-1200.webp Harpy eagle standing on a perch, representing its Neotropical distribution Their range runs from southern Mexico through Central America into the Amazon basin. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/harpy-eagle/web/harpy-eagle-size-01-1200.webp Harpy eagle showing its immense bulk, robust legs, and massive talons 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 Large pale Hercules beetle larva held in a person's hands Hercules beetle larvae live inside decaying wood, feeding and growing through several instars before pupation. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-closeup-01-1200.webp Male Hercules beetle walking along a person's forearm indoors Hercules Beetle close-up: giant horns in males. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-core-baby-01-1200.webp Hercules beetle larva curled on a person's palm The larval stage lasts far longer than the adult stage and supplies the energy needed for metamorphosis. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-core-diet-01-1200.webp Male Hercules beetle standing on rock, its long horns held forward Adults feed on rotting fruit; the grub stage spends years eating decaying wood. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-core-family-01-1200.webp Adult male Hercules beetle held on a person's hand Documented Hercules Beetle behavior includes nocturnal activity, tree climbing, and male horn wrestling. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-core-range-01-1200.webp Hercules beetle in its natural range across tropical forests Hercules beetles range from southern Mexico through Central America to Bolivia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-diet-01-1200.webp Male Hercules beetle held on a person's hand, its long horns curving forward Hercules Beetle is a herbivore that feeds on rotting fruit and tree sap. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-family-01-1200.webp Male Hercules beetle showing its long thoracic and head horns Males fight with these horns over females, gripping a rival and trying to lift and slam it. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Male Hercules beetle on a hand above its plastic container A male Hercules beetle's horns can be longer than the rest of its body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-habitat-01-1200.webp Female Hercules beetle clinging to a lichen-covered tree trunk Hercules Beetle inhabits tropical forest and cloud forest across North America and South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-hero-01-1200.webp Portrait of a female Hercules beetle. Portrait of a female Hercules beetle. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-range-01-1200.webp Female Hercules beetle clinging to a tree trunk in Costa Rican forest The species ranges through humid lowland forest from southern Mexico to Bolivia, including Costa Rica. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hercules-beetle/web/hercules-beetle-size-01-1200.webp Male Hercules beetle on a person's outstretched hand for scale Hercules Beetle ranges from 2.7 inches to 7 inches in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/hippopotamus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-baby-01-1200.webp Mother hippopotamus with a small calf beside her A baby hippo is called a calf and stays close to its mother for protection. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a hippopotamus opening its wide mouth A hippo's huge jaws and long canine teeth are used in displays and defense. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young hippopotamus near adults in river water Calves are born in water and must surface quickly to breathe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-core-diet-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus feeding on vegetation near water Despite their size, hippos mainly eat grasses and plants they find on land. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-core-family-01-1200.webp Hippos gathered together in a river pod Pods help hippos share water space, though males can be fiercely territorial. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus resting in muddy river water Rivers, lakes, and wetlands give hippos water to cool off and escape the hot sun. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-core-range-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus on land showing its heavy body and short legs Hippos are listed as Vulnerable because hunting and habitat loss reduced their numbers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-diet-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus grazing on grass at night near water Hippos leave the water at night to graze on grasses and other plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-family-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus family group in shallow river water Hippos gather in groups called pods, often with mothers and young together. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus yawning to show its enormous open mouth A yawning hippo reveals its massive mouth—yawns are often warnings, not just sleepiness. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-habitat-01-1200.webp Group of hippos resting together in river water Hippos spend much of the day in rivers and lakes to stay cool and safe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-hero-01-1200.webp Two large hippos showing their massive size in the water Adult hippos can weigh over 3,000 pounds, making them among the heaviest land mammals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-range-01-1200.webp Hippopotamus surfacing with its mouth wide open in a southern African river Wild hippos live in rivers and wetlands across sub-Saharan Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hippopotamus/web/hippopotamus-size-01-1200.webp Two hippopotamuses facing off with mouths wide open in the water 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 Three hoatzins perched together in dense riverside foliage Hoatzin chicks have claws on their wing tips and use them to climb back up if they drop into the water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a hoatzin's blue facial skin, maroon eyes and spiky crest The blue face and maroon eyes give the hoatzin its oddly prehistoric look. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-core-baby-01-1200.webp An adolescent hoatzin sharing a branch near an Amazonian riverbank 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/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-core-diet-01-1200.webp Hoatzin foraging for young tender leaves in the upper branches Their enlarged crop displaces their flight muscles, making them clumsy fliers that prefer to hop between branches. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-core-family-01-1200.webp Hoatzin perched attentively in the high canopy of Colombia Older siblings frequently assist parent birds in guarding and feeding newly hatched chicks in the colony nest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Hoatzin perched among dense Colombian riverside foliage Dense vegetation overhanging the river is what shelters hoatzin breeding colonies from predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-core-range-01-1200.webp Hoatzin perched at the Chuchini reserve in Bolivia Protecting Amazonian river corridors from deforestation is what keeps these birds going. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-diet-01-1200.webp Hoatzin actively feeding on lush green tree leaves in Colombia 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/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-family-01-1200.webp A social group of hoatzins perching together in the high canopy of Manu National Park Hoatzins are highly social birds that live and nest in collaborative family colonies along riverbanks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Hoatzin with its wings open and crown feathers raised Because they ferment leaves in the crop, hoatzins give off a manure-like smell — hence the nickname stinkbird. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-habitat-01-1200.webp Hoatzin perched in dense vegetation overhanging the Beni River They live in tropical rainforest, mangrove estuaries and trees overhanging slow Amazonian rivers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-hero-01-1200.webp Hoatzin perched in trees beside the Rio Napo in the Amazon The hoatzin is an Amazonian bird known for its spiky crest and its leaf-fermenting digestive system. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-range-01-1200.webp Hoatzin perched among tropical foliage in Colombia Their range covers the Amazon and Orinoco basins across Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/hoatzin/web/hoatzin-size-01-1200.webp Hoatzin showing its robust body and long tail feathers against a tree branch 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://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honey-badger/web/honey-badger-baby-01-1200.webp Mother honey badger carrying a young pup in her mouth across dry ground Pups ride in dens for months before joining the mother’s long foraging trips. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honey-badger/web/honey-badger-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of honey badger face showing broad skull and small ears Loose thick skin and a tough hide help honey badgers survive snake bites and fights. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honey-badger/web/honey-badger-core-baby-01-1200.webp Honey badger in a zoo enclosure representing a younger-looking individual Young honey badgers stay with the mother while learning to dig and raid nests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honey-badger/web/honey-badger-core-diet-01-1200.webp Honey badger investigating a campsite for leftover food Opportunistic hunting includes reptiles, small mammals, and buried insect nests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honey-badger/web/honey-badger-core-family-01-1200.webp Adult honey badger representing solitary mustelid social structure Outside pup-rearing, honey badgers rarely tolerate other adults nearby. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honey-badger/web/honey-badger-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Honey badger crossing brick paving at the edge of a camp Dense scrub and open plains both work if dens and prey are available. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honey-badger/web/honey-badger-core-range-01-1200.webp World map highlighting honey badger genus range in gold Mellivora is a single-species genus spanning Africa and southern Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honey-badger/web/honey-badger-diet-01-1200.webp Honey badger sniffing near a campsite while searching for food Their omnivore menu includes rodents, snakes, insects, larvae, and honey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honey-badger/web/honey-badger-family-01-1200.webp Two honey badgers moving together across paving at a campsite Adults are mostly solitary, but mothers keep pups close for over a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honey-badger/web/honey-badger-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Honey badger standing alert on brick paving at night Honey badgers can shrug off bee stings while raiding hives for larvae and honey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honey-badger/web/honey-badger-habitat-01-1200.webp Honey badger walking across paving stones at a settlement edge They use savanna, scrub, and dry woodland from the Sahara south to South Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honey-badger/web/honey-badger-hero-01-1200.webp Honey badger with grey back and black underside walking across paving Honey badgers are tough mustelids famous for fearless foraging across Africa and Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honey-badger/web/honey-badger-range-01-1200.webp Range map showing honey badger distribution across Africa and southern Asia Honey badgers range from Africa through the Middle East to the Indian subcontinent. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honey-badger/web/honey-badger-size-01-1200.webp Side view of adult honey badger showing stocky body and short legs 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 C-shaped white honey bee larvae resting inside hexagonal wax cells Baby bees, called larvae, look like small white worms and live inside wax cells. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-closeup-01-1200.webp Extreme close-up of a honey bee's head, compound eyes, and mouthparts extracting nectar A bee's hairy head features two large compound eyes that can see ultraviolet light. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-core-baby-01-1200.webp Honeycomb frame from a beehive showing hexagonal cells with honey bee brood and larvae Baby bees develop from eggs to larvae inside the central brood cells of the hive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-core-diet-01-1200.webp Honey bee collecting nectar on a purple thistle flower Bees forage on thistles and other wildflowers to gather food for the colony. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-core-family-01-1200.webp Close-up of a fresh yellow honeycomb dripping with sweet honey Worker bees store honey in comb cells to feed the colony during winter months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Honey bee resting on sweet clover flowers in a forest meadow Clover fields are an excellent nectar source and habitat for honey bees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-core-range-01-1200.webp Honey bees clustered on comb inside the hive, with the queen among them Wild honey bees fly long distances from their nest to find flowering plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-diet-01-1200.webp Honey bee collecting yellow pollen and nectar from white sweet clover flowers Bees eat sweet flower nectar for energy and gather protein-rich pollen to feed larvae. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-family-01-1200.webp Dozens of honey bees crawling and working together on a yellow honeycomb Honey bees live in large family groups called colonies, with up to 60,000 bees in a hive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Honey bee sipping water droplets from the surface of a wet stone Bees collect water to drink and to fan with their wings to air-condition their hive! https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-habitat-01-1200.webp Honey bee flying around yellow rapeseed flowers in a sunny field Honey bees live in fields, meadows, forests, and gardens where flowers grow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-hero-01-1200.webp Honey bee resting on a purple lavender flower collecting pollen Honey bees are super pollinators that visit millions of flowers every day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-range-01-1200.webp Honey bee flying in the air carrying bright orange pollen in its pollen basket Honey bees fly at about 15 miles per hour and can travel miles from their hive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/honeybee/web/honeybee-size-01-1200.webp A beekeeper in a white protective suit holding a wooden hive frame covered in bees A worker honey bee is tiny, measuring about half an inch (1.2 cm) long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/humpback-whale https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/humpback-whale/web/humpback-whale-baby-01-1200.webp Young humpback whale calf swimming beside its mother in tropical waters Calves are born in warm winter breeding grounds and nurse for about 5 to 7 months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/humpback-whale/web/humpback-whale-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a humpback whale head and blowhole exhaling at the surface Knobby head ridges called tubercles each hold a single stiff hair, unique among baleen whales. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/humpback-whale/web/humpback-whale-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young humpback whale calf swimming at the ocean surface near Moorea Newborn calves are about 13 to 16 feet long and nurse on rich milk for months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/humpback-whale/web/humpback-whale-core-diet-01-1200.webp Humpback whale lunging upward with mouth open while feeding in a fjord Humpbacks filter krill and small fish through baleen plates after lunging through prey schools. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/humpback-whale/web/humpback-whale-core-family-01-1200.webp Adult humpback whale swimming alongside its calf in tropical Pacific waters Mother-calf pairs stay together through the first year of migration and nursing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/humpback-whale/web/humpback-whale-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Humpback whale surfacing in cold subarctic waters of Faxaflói Bay, Iceland Summer feeding grounds in high-latitude seas supply the krill and fish humpbacks need. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/humpback-whale/web/humpback-whale-core-range-01-1200.webp Humpback whale tail fluke raised before a deep dive in Icelandic waters Populations migrate thousands of miles between polar feeding areas and tropical breeding grounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/humpback-whale/web/humpback-whale-diet-01-1200.webp Humpback whales surfacing through a ring of bubbles while bubble-net feeding Humpbacks trap schools of fish or krill inside bubble nets before lunging upward with mouths open. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/humpback-whale/web/humpback-whale-family-01-1200.webp Adult humpback whale swimming with its calf at the ocean surface Mother humpbacks stay close to calves on migration and in nursery areas near shore. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/humpback-whale/web/humpback-whale-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Humpback whale slapping its tail fluke against the ocean surface Tail slaps, breaches, and complex songs make humpbacks one of the most watched whale species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/humpback-whale/web/humpback-whale-habitat-01-1200.webp Humpback whale diving in cold subarctic fjord waters off Iceland Humpbacks feed in cold, productive waters at high latitudes during summer months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/humpback-whale/web/humpback-whale-hero-01-1200.webp Humpback whale leaping clear of the ocean surface in a full breach Humpback whales are known for acrobatic breaches and long pectoral fins up to one-third of body length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/humpback-whale/web/humpback-whale-range-01-1200.webp Humpback whale fluke descending into open ocean during a deep dive Humpbacks migrate between polar feeding areas and tropical breeding grounds worldwide. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/humpback-whale/web/humpback-whale-size-01-1200.webp Humpback whale tail fluke raised above the water showing wide span 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 Two jaguar cubs playing and tussling in the grass Jaguar cubs are very playful and spend their early months practicing hunting skills through play-fighting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-closeup-01-1200.webp Female jaguar lying on a log at the edge of riverside vegetation Jaguar close-up: rosette coat pattern. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-core-baby-01-1200.webp A mother jaguar gently holding her small cub by the neck 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/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-core-diet-01-1200.webp Male jaguar walking along a sandy river bank in the Pantanal Recorded foods for Jaguar include capybara, deer, and peccary. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-core-family-01-1200.webp Portrait of a jaguar's head showing its rosettes and pale muzzle Documented Jaguar behavior includes solitary hunting, ambush predator, and swimming. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Jaguar crouching to drink at the muddy edge of a river Jaguar is recorded in rainforest, wetland, and grassland habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-core-range-01-1200.webp Male jaguar resting on the ground with its long spotted tail extended Jaguar has a documented distribution that includes Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-diet-01-1200.webp Close portrait of a jaguar's head and heavy jaws Jaguar is a carnivore that feeds on capybara and deer. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-family-01-1200.webp Female jaguar sitting upright among dry riverside brush Jaguar behavior includes solitary hunting and ambush predator. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Jaguar: Onça do Pantanal A jaguar's jaw is so strong it can bite through a turtle's shell. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-habitat-01-1200.webp Male jaguar walking along a river sandbank beside tall grass Jaguar inhabits rainforest and wetland across South America and North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-hero-01-1200.webp Male jaguar lying at the water's edge with its mouth wide open The jaguar is the largest cat in the Americas, a stocky rainforest ambush hunter with the strongest bite of any big cat, able to pierce turtle shells and skulls. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-range-01-1200.webp Jaguar lying stretched out on a concrete ledge in an enclosure Jaguar occurs in Brazil and Bolivia, within South America and North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/jaguar/web/jaguar-size-01-1200.webp Jaguar swimming with only its head above the waterline Jaguar ranges from 3.8 feet to 6 feet in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/japanese-macaque https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/japanese-macaque/web/japanese-macaque-baby-01-1200.webp Japanese macaque infant nursing from its mother Mothers usually bear a single infant and raise it within a stable, matrilineal troop. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/japanese-macaque/web/japanese-macaque-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a Japanese macaque's bare red face The bare face and rump turn red, deepening in colour during the breeding season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/japanese-macaque/web/japanese-macaque-core-diet-01-1200.webp Two Japanese macaques grooming each other on a stone ledge Cheek pouches let macaques gather food quickly, and some troops have learned to wash sandy food in water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/japanese-macaque/web/japanese-macaque-core-family-01-1200.webp Japanese macaques resting together in snow Grooming maintains rank and bonds in troops that can number several dozen individuals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/japanese-macaque/web/japanese-macaque-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Japanese macaques in a deep-snow winter landscape A thick winter coat lets the snow monkey survive months of snow and freezing temperatures. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/japanese-macaque/web/japanese-macaque-core-range-01-1200.webp Japanese macaque perched on a rock Listed as Least Concern, the Japanese macaque remains widespread though some troops conflict with farms. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/japanese-macaque/web/japanese-macaque-diet-01-1200.webp Japanese macaque sitting on a paved path An omnivore, it eats fruit, seeds, leaves, bark, and insects, shifting foods with the seasons. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/japanese-macaque/web/japanese-macaque-family-01-1200.webp Two Japanese macaques huddled cheek to cheek Troops are led by related females; huddling and grooming strengthen social bonds and share warmth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/japanese-macaque/web/japanese-macaque-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Japanese macaques bathing together in a steaming hot spring Some troops bathe in volcanic hot springs, a learned tradition that has spread through the group since the 1960s. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/japanese-macaque/web/japanese-macaque-habitat-01-1200.webp Japanese macaque sitting in a snowy mountain landscape Japanese macaques live in forests from subtropical lowlands to snowy northern mountains. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/japanese-macaque/web/japanese-macaque-hero-01-1200.webp Japanese macaque with a red face and thick fur in a snowy setting The Japanese macaque, or snow monkey, is the northernmost-living non-human primate. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/japanese-macaque/web/japanese-macaque-range-01-1200.webp Japanese macaque in a Nagano reserve The Japanese macaque is endemic to Japan, ranging across Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and nearby islands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/japanese-macaque/web/japanese-macaque-size-01-1200.webp Japanese macaque sitting with its full body visible Adults reach about 50 to 60 cm in body length; males are larger, weighing up to around 11 kg. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kakapo https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-baby-01-1200.webp Close view of a young kākāpō with green-brown mottled feathers A young kākāpō. Because so few birds remain, New Zealand's recovery programme closely monitors and often hand-rears every chick. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a juvenile kakapo's facial disc, whiskers and rounded beak They have an owl-like facial disc and sensitive bristles around the bill for finding their way on a dark forest floor. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-core-baby-01-1200.webp Close-up of young developing kakapo chicks being monitored by conservationists Extensive conservation tracking and supplementary feeding have successfully boosted chick survival rates in recent decades. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-core-diet-01-1200.webp Felix the kakapo during a health check, surrounded by natural leafy greens Breeding cycles are entirely dictated by the irregular mast seeding of native podocarp trees like the rimu. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-core-family-01-1200.webp Kakapo held by conservation staff during a health check Every surviving wild kakapo is individually known and monitored; females nest and raise chicks alone, while males only boom from their display bowls. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Kakapo standing on a branch, its green plumage visible Keeping island habitats free of introduced predators is the single thing that matters most for the kakapo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-core-range-01-1200.webp Kakapo looking out through forest foliage on Codfish Island Intensive conservation work has brought the kakapo population slowly back from the brink of extinction. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-diet-01-1200.webp Kakapo named Trevor feeding on ripe yellow poroporo fruit in the forest Strictly herbivorous, kakapo thrive on native fruits, seeds, roots, and especially the fruit of the rimu tree. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-family-01-1200.webp Two young kakapo chicks resting together in their protected nesting box Female kakapo raise the chicks entirely alone, nesting in secure hollows at the base of large forest trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Sirocco standing upright, showing its charismatic personality and strong climbing legs Despite being completely flightless, the kakapo uses its powerful legs and claws to climb high into towering canopy trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-habitat-01-1200.webp Forested Codfish Island (Whenua Hou) seen across the sea Kākāpō survive only on a few predator-free islands such as Whenua Hou (Codfish Island), shown here, which holds a large share of the population. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-hero-01-1200.webp Sirocco the famous kakapo looking curiously with its moss-green patterned feathers The kakapo is a critically endangered, nocturnal, flightless parrot endemic to New Zealand. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-range-01-1200.webp Pura, a young kakapo exploring the protected terrain of Codfish Island Today, surviving populations are heavily managed and restricted to predator-free offshore sanctuary islands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kakapo/web/kakapo-size-01-1200.webp Kakapo being hand-fed by a conservation worker, showing its bulk beside a person The kakapo is the world's heaviest 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 Young red kangaroo joey near adult in outback habitat A baby kangaroo is called a joey and spends months growing in its mother's pouch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up red kangaroo face with large ears and dark eyes Kangaroos use their big ears and sharp hearing to watch for danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young red kangaroo near adults in wildlife habitat Joeys peek out of the pouch before taking their first hops outside. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-core-diet-01-1200.webp Red kangaroo grazing on dry outback vegetation They often feed at dawn and dusk when temperatures are cooler. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-core-family-01-1200.webp Red kangaroos gathered together in outback habitat Mobs of kangaroos may gather where food and water are reliable. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Red kangaroo grazing head-down on open grass Red kangaroos hold the arid and semi-arid interior of Australia, where they graze on grass and low shrubs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-core-range-01-1200.webp Wild red kangaroo standing in dry scrub on the Riverina Plain Red kangaroos are abundant across arid inland Australia, but numbers swing hard with drought and rainfall. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-diet-01-1200.webp Red kangaroo feeding on grass in a wildlife park Kangaroos are herbivores that graze on grasses, leaves, and shrubs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-family-01-1200.webp Red kangaroo mother with joey in outback setting Female kangaroos carry and nurse joeys in a front pouch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Red kangaroo hopping across open ground in a wildlife park A red kangaroo can leap more than 25 feet in a single bound. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-habitat-01-1200.webp Kangaroos grazing on open Australian grassland Red kangaroos live in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands across Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-hero-01-1200.webp Red kangaroos standing in dry outback grassland Red kangaroos are the largest living marsupials and move with long, energy-efficient hops. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-range-01-1200.webp Red kangaroo resting on open ground in an Australian wildlife park Red kangaroos range across most of mainland Australia in dry inland regions. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kangaroo/web/kangaroo-size-01-1200.webp Tall red kangaroo showing long legs and powerful tail Male red kangaroos can stand over 5 feet tall and weigh more than 180 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/king-cobra https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/king-cobra/web/king-cobra-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile king cobra with distinct black and yellow banding Hatchlings show bolder black-and-yellow banding than the more uniform coloring of adults. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/king-cobra/web/king-cobra-closeup-01-1200.webp Wild king cobra coiled with its hood raised on the forest floor Unlike true cobras, the king cobra has a narrower hood and belongs to its own genus, Ophiophagus. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/king-cobra/web/king-cobra-core-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile king cobra showing bold black and yellow banding on its neck Hatchlings are boldly banded in black and yellow and are venomous from the moment they emerge from the egg. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/king-cobra/web/king-cobra-core-diet-01-1200.webp King cobra head raised and alert among low green vegetation King cobras track prey by scent and hunt mainly other snakes, using potent venom to subdue them. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/king-cobra/web/king-cobra-core-family-01-1200.webp King cobra raising its head and neck off the ground in dense grass King cobras are generally solitary and shy, raising the head and spreading a narrow hood only when threatened. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/king-cobra/web/king-cobra-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Wild king cobra rearing up on the floor of a palm forest King cobras live in forests, mangroves, and farmland across South and Southeast Asia, usually near water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/king-cobra/web/king-cobra-core-range-01-1200.webp King cobra coiled on the forest floor among leaf litter King cobras need unbroken forest; logging and farmland conversion across South and Southeast Asia are the main pressures on them. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/king-cobra/web/king-cobra-diet-01-1200.webp King cobra biting and subduing a reticulated python King cobras are ophiophagous, meaning they primarily hunt and eat other snakes, including large pythons. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/king-cobra/web/king-cobra-family-01-1200.webp King cobra coiled defensively on the forest floor The king cobra is the only snake known to build a nest, using leaf litter, and the female guards it until the eggs hatch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/king-cobra/web/king-cobra-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Wild king cobra moving along a muddy mangrove riverbank King cobras are strong swimmers and are often found near water, including mangrove creeks and rice paddies. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/king-cobra/web/king-cobra-habitat-01-1200.webp King cobra peering out from a cavity in a tree trunk King cobras favor dense forest, often near water, and shelter in tree hollows, burrows, and dense undergrowth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/king-cobra/web/king-cobra-hero-01-1200.webp Wild king cobra rearing up with its hood raised in Hong Kong The king cobra is the world's longest venomous snake, reaching lengths of over 5 meters (16 feet). https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/king-cobra/web/king-cobra-range-01-1200.webp King cobra moving through a wetland reserve in Singapore King cobras range across South and Southeast Asia, from India and southern China to Indonesia and the Philippines. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/king-cobra/web/king-cobra-size-01-1200.webp King cobra stretched out across mangrove mud, its full length visible Adults average 3–4 m and the longest recorded reached 5.5 m, making this the world's longest venomous snake. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/kiwi https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kiwi/web/kiwi-baby-01-1200.webp Downy kiwi chick A kiwi chick. Kiwi hatch fully feathered; chicks like this rowi are hand-reared in conservation facilities because so many are killed by predators in the wild. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kiwi/web/kiwi-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of North Island brown kiwi face with nostrils at the tip of the beak Unlike most birds, a kiwi’s nostrils sit at the tip of its long bill. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kiwi/web/kiwi-core-baby-01-1200.webp Compact North Island brown kiwi resembling a recently independent juvenile Chicks leave the nest early and learn den sites within the family territory. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kiwi/web/kiwi-core-diet-01-1200.webp North Island brown kiwi striding across soil while hunting invertebrates Earthworms, beetles, and spiders dominate the nocturnal kiwi menu. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kiwi/web/kiwi-core-family-01-1200.webp North Island brown kiwi representing pair-bonded forest territorial birds Males incubate the giant egg for about 70 to 80 days in many pairs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kiwi/web/kiwi-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Dense North Island forest floor habitat used by nocturnal kiwi Soft soils and thick leaf litter make probing for prey easier after dark. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kiwi/web/kiwi-core-range-01-1200.webp Map of New Zealand kiwi ranges with Apteryx mantelli marked on the North Island Predator-free islands and mainland sanctuaries help secure remnant kiwi populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kiwi/web/kiwi-diet-01-1200.webp Kiwi probing grass and soil with its long bill A kiwi probes the ground with its long bill, sniffing out earthworms, grubs, and insects with nostrils set at the bill tip. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kiwi/web/kiwi-family-01-1200.webp Historic painting of a pair of North Island kiwis foraging among ferns Pairs share a territory and often nest in burrows lined with leaf litter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kiwi/web/kiwi-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Close view of a North Island brown kiwi's head and long pale bill The kiwi is the only bird with nostrils at the tip of its bill — it finds worms by smell, sniffing as it probes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kiwi/web/kiwi-habitat-01-1200.webp Fern-filled understory of Waipoua Forest on New Zealand’s North Island Kiwis forage at night in native forests, scrub, and regenerating bush. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kiwi/web/kiwi-hero-01-1200.webp North Island brown kiwi standing on forest floor showing long beak and brown plumage The North Island brown kiwi is New Zealand’s most numerous kiwi species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kiwi/web/kiwi-range-01-1200.webp New Zealand map showing distribution of five kiwi species including North Island brown Apteryx mantelli occupies much of the northern two-thirds of the North Island. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/kiwi/web/kiwi-size-01-1200.webp North Island brown kiwi showing chicken-sized body and hair-like feathers 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 Adult koala with a tiny joey on its back A baby koala is called a joey and spends months growing in its mother's pouch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a koala face with large nose and fluffy ears A koala's big nose helps it sniff out the best eucalyptus leaves to eat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young koala joey riding on its mother's back After leaving the pouch, joeys cling to their mother's back while learning to climb. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-core-diet-01-1200.webp Wild koala feeding on eucalyptus leaves in a tree Koalas have special bacteria in their gut that help digest tough eucalyptus leaves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-core-family-01-1200.webp Koala mother with joey peeking from her fur Joeys are born tiny and finish growing inside the mother's backward-opening pouch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Koala resting among eucalyptus branches Eucalyptus trees provide food, shade, and safe perches high above the ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-core-range-01-1200.webp Koala resting in a eucalyptus tree canopy Koalas are listed as Vulnerable because of habitat loss, disease, and bushfires. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-diet-01-1200.webp Koala chewing eucalyptus leaves Koalas eat almost only eucalyptus leaves, which are tough and low in energy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-family-01-1200.webp Female koala with joey in eucalyptus habitat Mother koalas carry and nurse joeys until they are old enough to climb on their own. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Koala climbing up a eucalyptus tree trunk Koalas sleep up to 20 hours a day to save energy from their leafy diet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-habitat-01-1200.webp Koala clinging to the trunk of a eucalyptus tree Koalas live in eucalyptus forests and woodlands along Australia's eastern coast. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-hero-01-1200.webp Koala resting on a wooden platform in a zoo enclosure Koalas are tree-dwelling marsupials famous for their fluffy ears and sleepy lifestyle. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-range-01-1200.webp Close view of a koala's head and large rounded nose Wild koalas live in eastern and southeastern Australia, mainly near eucalyptus forests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/koala/web/koala-size-01-1200.webp Koala sitting in a tree showing body size 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 Young Komodo dragon hatchling on rocky ground Baby Komodo dragons hatch from eggs and spend early life in trees to stay safe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a Komodo dragon head with forked tongue extended A Komodo dragon uses its forked tongue to pick up scents from the air and ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-core-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile Komodo dragon climbing on rocky island habitat Young Komodo dragons are agile climbers and hide in trees to avoid larger dragons. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-core-diet-01-1200.webp Komodo dragon approaching food on island ground A Komodo dragon may ambush live prey or find a meal by following the smell of carrion. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-core-family-01-1200.webp Komodo dragon walking through dry island vegetation Most adults keep to themselves, but they may share feeding areas when carrion is nearby. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Komodo dragon on sunlit rocky island terrain Komodo dragons thrive on hot, dry islands with sparse trees and open ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-core-range-01-1200.webp View of Komodo Island shoreline from the sea Protected national park islands give the last wild Komodo dragons room to survive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-diet-01-1200.webp Komodo dragon with its forked yellow tongue extended The forked tongue samples the air and feeds each tip to the Jacobson's organ, letting a Komodo dragon locate food from several kilometres away. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-family-01-1200.webp Wild Komodo dragon moving across open island ground Adult Komodo dragons usually live alone, but several may gather where food is plentiful. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Young Komodo dragon camouflaged among tree branches Young Komodo dragons often climb trees and blend in until they grow large enough to live on the ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-habitat-01-1200.webp Komodo dragon resting on rocky island habitat in Indonesia Wild Komodo dragons live on dry Indonesian islands with scrubby forest and open grassland. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-hero-01-1200.webp Adult Komodo dragon standing on dry ground in Indonesia Komodo dragons are the largest living lizards on Earth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-range-01-1200.webp Dry island landscape on Pulau Komodo in Indonesia Today wild Komodo dragons survive only on a few islands in eastern Indonesia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/komodo-dragon/web/komodo-dragon-size-01-1200.webp Full-body Komodo dragon walking and flicking its tongue 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 A ladybug larva with a spiky blue-black body and orange spots on a green leaf Ladybug larvae have elongated, spiny bodies and feed on aphids. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-closeup-01-1200.webp Detailed close-up of a ladybug's glossy black head and red wing cover Their bright red and black coloration warns predators that they taste bitter and are toxic. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-core-baby-01-1200.webp Newly hatched tiny ladybug larvae on a leaf next to yellow egg shells Females lay clusters of tiny, yellow eggs under leaves near aphid colonies. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-core-diet-01-1200.webp A ladybug hunting on a plant leaf covered in aphids Farmers love ladybugs because they protect crops from sap-sucking pests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-core-family-01-1200.webp Two ladybugs side by side on a green leaf Ladybugs are solitary beetles that hunt alone during the spring and summer. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-core-habitat-01-1200.webp A ladybug resting on a green leaf in a meadow Gardens and farms with flowering plants are ideal habitats for ladybugs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-core-range-01-1200.webp A ladybug on a plant stem in a grassy field Ladybugs are highly successful beetles found in many regions globally. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-diet-01-1200.webp A ladybug devouring tiny green aphids on a plant stem Ladybugs are active carnivores that eat aphids and other plant-damaging pests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-family-01-1200.webp A ladybug and a bumblebee feeding on the same purple thistle flower Ladybugs are solitary, but they often gather in large groups in autumn to stay warm. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-fun-fact-01-1200.webp A ladybug crawling along a plant stem in Yellowstone National Park A single ladybug can eat up to 5,000 aphids during its lifetime! https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-habitat-01-1200.webp A ladybug walking on a yellow wildflower in a sun-drenched grassy meadow They live in grasslands, deciduous forests, agricultural fields, and home gardens. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-hero-01-1200.webp Close-up of a seven-spotted ladybug with bright red wing covers and black spots Ladybugs are beetles known for their shiny red dome-shaped bodies and black spots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-range-01-1200.webp A ladybug climbing on green plant leaves The seven-spotted ladybug is native to Europe and Asia, and was introduced to North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ladybug/web/ladybug-size-01-1200.webp A ladybug on a leaf showing its small round body size Ladybugs are very small, growing to only about 0.3 inches (7 to 10 mm) long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/laughing-kookaburra https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/laughing-kookaburra/web/laughing-kookaburra-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile laughing kookaburra facing the camera with a short dark bill Juveniles have shorter bills and often remain with their parents as helpers during later breeding seasons. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/laughing-kookaburra/web/laughing-kookaburra-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a laughing kookaburra's head, eye stripe and broad pointed bill Forward-oriented vision and a strong bill help the bird judge and seize terrestrial prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/laughing-kookaburra/web/laughing-kookaburra-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young laughing kookaburra looking from the entrance of a tree-termite nest Chicks hatch in a bare tree cavity after about 24 to 26 days of shared incubation. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/laughing-kookaburra/web/laughing-kookaburra-core-diet-01-1200.webp Laughing kookaburra scanning from a tree perch in open woodland Insects, lizards, snakes, frogs, rodents and crayfish are located from a lookout and caught in a short plunge. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/laughing-kookaburra/web/laughing-kookaburra-core-family-01-1200.webp Laughing kookaburra calling from a raised perch Family members combine their voices in a chorus that advertises an occupied territory. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/laughing-kookaburra/web/laughing-kookaburra-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Laughing kookaburra perched in wet woodland during rain Old trees provide both exposed hunting perches and the hollows needed for nesting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/laughing-kookaburra/web/laughing-kookaburra-core-range-01-1200.webp Laughing kookaburra perched in vegetation in Tasmania The species remains widespread, but retaining mature hollow-bearing trees is essential for local breeding. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/laughing-kookaburra/web/laughing-kookaburra-diet-01-1200.webp Laughing kookaburra watching the ground intently from a sandstone perch A kookaburra waits on a perch, drops onto prey and returns to a branch to subdue larger animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/laughing-kookaburra/web/laughing-kookaburra-family-01-1200.webp Laughing kookaburra perched in a wooded setting Breeding pairs hold year-round territories with older offspring that help raise the next brood. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/laughing-kookaburra/web/laughing-kookaburra-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Close view of a laughing kookaburra with its eyelid closed The famous laughing chorus is a coordinated territorial signal rather than an expression of amusement. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/laughing-kookaburra/web/laughing-kookaburra-habitat-01-1200.webp Laughing kookaburra perched in a silver wattle tree in Australian woodland Woodland, forest edges, parks and gardens provide hunting perches and nesting hollows. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/laughing-kookaburra/web/laughing-kookaburra-hero-01-1200.webp Laughing kookaburra perched on a branch with its heavy bill in profile The laughing kookaburra is a large terrestrial kingfisher native to eastern Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/laughing-kookaburra/web/laughing-kookaburra-range-01-1200.webp Laughing kookaburra in woodland in southwestern Western Australia The species is native to eastern Australia and introduced in Tasmania, southwestern Western Australia and New Zealand. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/laughing-kookaburra/web/laughing-kookaburra-size-01-1200.webp Full-body side view of a laughing kookaburra on a branch Adults measure about 40 to 45 cm long, making them among the largest kingfishers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leafcutter-ant https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-baby-01-1200.webp Leafcutter ant queen and workers tending pale brood on a fungus garden A leafcutter ant queen and workers tend pale larvae and pupae among the colony's cultivated fungus. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-closeup-01-1200.webp Leafcutter ant carrying a cut leaf fragment across orange lichen Leafcutter Ant close-up: powerful leaf cutting jaws. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-core-diet-01-1200.webp Leafcutter Ant feeding Recorded foods for Leafcutter Ant include special fungus grown on leaves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-core-family-01-1200.webp Leafcutter ants working together along a forest trail Leafcutter ants live in huge colonies where thousands of workers cooperate. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Leafcutter ant hauling a leaf piece over pale rock Leafcutter Ant is recorded in tropical forest and savanna habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-core-range-01-1200.webp Leafcutter ants massed over cut leaf fragments beside their nest entrance Leafcutter Ant has a documented distribution that includes Mexico, Costa Rica, and Colombia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-diet-01-1200.webp Leafcutter ant carrying a leaf section along a trail Leafcutter Ant is a herbivore that feeds on special fungus grown on leaves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-family-01-1200.webp A group of leafcutter ants carrying leaf pieces together Leafcutter ant colonies can contain millions of workers, each carrying leaf pieces up to 50 times their own body weight. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Leafcutter Ant: Leaf cutter ants arp Leafcutter ants began cultivating fungi millions of years before humans developed agriculture. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-habitat-01-1200.webp Leafcutter ant silhouetted against the sky carrying a leaf fragment Leafcutter Ant inhabits tropical forest and savanna across North America and South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-hero-01-1200.webp Leafcutter ants carrying a green leaf piece across bark Leafcutter ants cut plant pieces and carry them home to grow fungus for food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-range-01-1200.webp Leafcutter Ant: Leaf-cutting ant Leafcutter Ant occurs in Mexico and Costa Rica, within North America and South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafcutter-ant/web/leafcutter-ant-size-01-1200.webp Winged leafcutter ant queen standing on a dry leaf 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 Young juvenile leafy seadragon navigating the underwater flora Young seadragons receive no parental care after hatching and begin feeding on small zooplankton. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a leafy seadragon head, eyes, and leaf-like appendages Their eyes can move independently of one another, allowing them to scan for predators and shrimp simultaneously. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-core-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile leafy seadragon navigating a seagrass meadow Young seadragons are highly vulnerable to rough sea currents and depend heavily on dense seagrass cover for survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-core-diet-01-1200.webp Leafy seadragon hovering attentively in search of floating mysid shrimp A single adult leafy seadragon can consume upwards of several thousand tiny mysid shrimp every day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-core-family-01-1200.webp Adult leafy seadragon drifting alone in an aquarium tank Leafy seadragons are slow swimmers that use camouflage to reduce detection by predatory fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Leafy seadragon among artificial kelp in an aquarium display Kelp and seaweed provide cover that helps leafy seadragons blend into their habitat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-core-range-01-1200.webp Leafy seadragon drifting in the clear southern Australian coastal waters Stricter legal protections and habitat conservation measures have successfully curbed the illegal collection of wild seadragons. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-diet-01-1200.webp Leafy seadragon carefully maneuvering its long pipe-like snout to suck in tiny prey 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/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-family-01-1200.webp Two leafy seadragons swimming close together near seagrass structure Like their seahorse relatives, leafy seadragon males are responsible for carrying and incubating the eggs on a specialized brood patch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Leafy seadragon drifting effortlessly in the water column like a piece of unattached seaweed Leaf-like appendages provide camouflage, while small transparent pectoral and dorsal fins propel and steer the fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-habitat-01-1200.webp Leafy seadragon hovering above seagrass at Rapid Bay Jetty They live in calm, cold coastal water, seagrass meadows and kelp forest along southern Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-hero-01-1200.webp Adult leafy seadragon showing leaf-like camouflage appendages underwater 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/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-range-01-1200.webp Geographic map highlighting the endemic range of Phycodurus eques in southern Australia They are exclusively endemic to the southern Australian waters, from Western Australia across to Victoria. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leafy-seadragon/web/leafy-seadragon-size-01-1200.webp Full adult leafy seadragon showing its entire body length and intricate leafy extensions 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 Young leopard cub resting in grass Leopard cubs are born blind and stay hidden while their mother hunts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up leopard face with whiskers and golden eyes A leopard's sharp vision and whiskers help it hunt at dawn and dusk. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-core-baby-01-1200.webp Small leopard cub looking out from cover Cubs learn to stalk and climb over about two years before living on their own. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-core-diet-01-1200.webp Male leopard resting along a thick horizontal branch Leopards haul food into trees to keep it from lions and hyenas — a single cat can lift prey heavier than itself several metres up. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-core-family-01-1200.webp Curious leopard cub approaching through grass Unlike lions, adult leopards usually live alone except when raising cubs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Leopard moving through bush and grass in Kruger National Park Leopards roam forests, woodlands, and savannas from Africa to parts of Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-core-range-01-1200.webp Leopard walking across open ground in a national park Habitat loss and conflict with people put pressure on remaining wild leopard populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-diet-01-1200.webp Leopard resting in a tree at dusk beside its cached antelope kill Leopards often haul their kills high into trees, out of reach of lions and hyenas, and feed on them over several days. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-family-01-1200.webp Mother leopard with cub resting together in a tree A mother leopard raises cubs alone, teaching them to climb and hunt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Melanistic black leopard standing on a branch in green forest A "black panther" is not a separate species — it is a leopard (or jaguar) with melanism; in the right light the rosettes still show through. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-habitat-01-1200.webp Leopard resting on a tree branch in woodland habitat Leopards use trees for rest, safety, and to stash prey away from scavengers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-hero-01-1200.webp Adult African leopard walking through dry grassland Leopards are spotted wild cats that hunt alone across Africa and Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-range-01-1200.webp Young female leopard in open savanna habitat Wild leopards still survive in scattered forests and savannas across Africa and Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard/web/leopard-size-01-1200.webp Full-body leopard showing muscular build and spotted coat Adult leopards are strong, compact cats built for climbing and ambush hunting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/leopard-seal https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard-seal/web/leopard-seal-baby-01-1200.webp Leopard seal beside its pup on ice Females give birth to a single pup on the ice and nurse it for about a month. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard-seal/web/leopard-seal-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a leopard seal's head and reptilian-looking face A large head, long gape, and powerful jaws give the leopard seal a distinctive profile. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard-seal/web/leopard-seal-core-diet-01-1200.webp Leopard seal in the water near ice Leopard seals often patrol the edges of penguin colonies and seal haul-outs to hunt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard-seal/web/leopard-seal-core-family-01-1200.webp Leopard seal resting alone on ice Except for mothers with pups, leopard seals live and hunt alone across wide ranges of ice. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard-seal/web/leopard-seal-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Leopard seal on an ice floe Floating ice gives leopard seals a place to rest, give birth, and ambush prey at the edge. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard-seal/web/leopard-seal-core-range-01-1200.webp Leopard seal on Antarctic ice Listed as Least Concern, leopard seals depend on healthy Antarctic sea ice and prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard-seal/web/leopard-seal-diet-01-1200.webp Leopard seal with its large jaws visible It hunts penguins, other seals, fish, and squid, and also sieves krill through its cheek teeth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard-seal/web/leopard-seal-family-01-1200.webp Leopard seal alone on the ice Leopard seals are solitary, meeting mainly to breed and calling to one another underwater. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard-seal/web/leopard-seal-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Leopard seal on ice with mouth partly open Its cheek teeth interlock to strain krill from the water, so it eats both tiny krill and large prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard-seal/web/leopard-seal-habitat-01-1200.webp Leopard seal resting on pack ice Leopard seals live around the Antarctic pack ice, ranging north to sub-Antarctic islands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard-seal/web/leopard-seal-hero-01-1200.webp Leopard seal hauled out on Antarctic sea ice The leopard seal is one of Antarctica's top predators, named for the spots on its silvery coat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard-seal/web/leopard-seal-range-01-1200.webp Leopard seal stretched out on sea ice The species is circumpolar around Antarctica, with young animals wandering to southern coasts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/leopard-seal/web/leopard-seal-size-01-1200.webp Full body view of a leopard seal Adults reach about 2.4 to 3.5 metres, and females are larger than males, sometimes over 500 kg. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/lion https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-asiatic-01-1200.webp Adult Asiatic lion in forest habitat Asiatic lions survive in India's Gir Forest, a woodland-grassland mosaic. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-baby-01-1200.webp Young lion cub in Etosha National Park Lion cubs stay close to adults while learning how to survive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up portrait of a lioness face Close-up views reveal whiskers, eyes, and powerful jaw muscles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young lion cub scratching tree trunk in sunny habitat Lion cubs spend months learning hunting and survival behaviors through play. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up lion face showing whiskers eyes and short mane A lion’s powerful jaws and sharp teeth are adapted for catching prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-core-diet-01-1200.webp Lioness crouched low in dry grass while stalking Lionesses do most of the hunting, creeping to within about 30 m before the final rush. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-core-family-01-1200.webp Lion pride with adults and young resting together on plain Lions live in prides, social groups that help defend territory and cubs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-core-habitat-01-1200.webp African lion resting on dry savanna in Tarangire National Park Most lions live in African savannas where grassland supports large prey herds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-core-range-01-1200.webp Lion standing in Serengeti grassland landscape under bright sky Lions remain across parts of sub-Saharan Africa, with a small population in India. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-family-01-1200.webp Lion pride resting together on the savanna Prides spend many hours resting together when the day is hot. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-habitat-01-1200.webp Male lion standing in African savanna grassland Lions live in open savannas where grass and scattered trees provide cover. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-hero-01-1200.webp Male African lion resting on a rock in Namibia A male lion rests on a rock while scanning the savanna around him. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-hunting-01-1200.webp Lion at full sprint across open grassland A charging lion can hit about 50 km/h, but only over short distances — which is why the stalk matters more than the sprint. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-range-01-1200.webp Lion in wide African grassland landscape Open country shows the kind of spaces wild lions patrol. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-roaring-01-1200.webp Male lion roaring with mouth wide open A lion's roar can carry for miles across open savanna. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lion/web/lion-size-01-1200.webp Adult male lion with a small cub showing size difference 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 Green luna moth caterpillar on a leaf Luna moth caterpillars feed on host-tree leaves and grow through five instars before spinning a cocoon. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-closeup-01-1200.webp Luna moth resting flat on concrete with its pale green wings spread Luna Moth close-up: brilliant lime green color for leaf camouflage. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-core-baby-01-1200.webp Brown luna moth pupa removed from its cocoon After the caterpillar spins a leaf-wrapped cocoon, the pupa reorganizes into the winged adult moth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-core-diet-01-1200.webp Luna Moth feeding Recorded foods for Luna Moth include leaves of birch, hickory leaves, and walnut leaves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-core-family-01-1200.webp Close view of the twisted tail streamer on a luna moth's hindwing Documented Luna Moth behavior includes flying only at night (nocturnal), spinning a silk cocoon wrapped in leaves, and fluttering wings to warm up. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Luna moth resting on dry twigs among green shoots Luna Moth is recorded in temperate forest and tropical forest habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-core-range-01-1200.webp Luna moth clinging to grass stems with its wings spread Luna Moth has a documented distribution that includes the United States, Canada, and Mexico. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-diet-01-1200.webp Male luna moth clinging to a twig, wings spread and feathery antennae showing Luna Moth is a herbivore that feeds on leaves of birch and hickory leaves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-family-01-1200.webp Luna moth clinging to a wall, seen from the front with wings angled Luna Moth behavior includes flying only at night (nocturnal) and spinning a silk cocoon wrapped in leaves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Luna moth with pale green wings, long trailing tails, and eyespots on a dark background Luna moths do not have mouths or digestive systems. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-habitat-01-1200.webp Luna moth resting on vegetation in a wooded area Luna moths live in temperate deciduous forest, where the caterpillars feed on birch, sweetgum, hickory and walnut. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-hero-01-1200.webp Male luna moth on weathered wood, wings fully spread with eyespots and pink edges Luna moths are large green silk moths of eastern North American forests, recognizable by long hindwing tails and transparent eyespots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-range-01-1200.webp Luna moth on a dark textured surface with wings and tail streamers fully spread Luna Moth occurs in the United States and Canada, within North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/luna-moth/web/luna-moth-size-01-1200.webp Luna moth hanging beneath a twig with its long tail streamers trailing Luna Moth ranges from 8 cm to 11 cm in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/manatee https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-baby-01-1200.webp Young manatee calf swimming underwater A manatee calf stays close to its mother and may nurse for up to two years while learning feeding and travel routes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-closeup-01-1200.webp Florida manatee rising toward the surface with its front flippers tucked in Manatee close-up: prehensile lips for grasping vegetation. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-core-baby-01-1200.webp Adult West Indian manatee swimming with a calf A female manatee usually gives birth to one calf after a gestation of roughly 12 to 14 months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-core-diet-01-1200.webp Two West Indian manatees meeting nose to nose in clear water Recorded foods for Manatee include seagrass, mangrove leaves, and water hyacinth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-core-family-01-1200.webp Close-up of a manatee face breaking the water surface Stiff whiskers around a manatee's mouth help it feel food and muddy bottoms. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Group of manatees resting on the bottom of a shallow spring Manatee is recorded in coastal ocean, estuary, and river habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-core-range-01-1200.webp Two West Indian manatees grazing on the bed of a clear spring Manatee has a documented distribution that includes the United States, Cuba, and Brazil. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-diet-01-1200.webp Manatee grazing on seagrass along the seabed, a second manatee behind it Manatee is a herbivore that feeds on seagrass and mangrove leaves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-family-01-1200.webp West Indian manatee eating seagrass on a shallow seafloor Manatees use flexible lips to grab seagrass and other soft water plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Manatee lying just below the surface of a shallow green waterway Manatees are nicknamed 'sea cows' because they graze slowly on underwater plants much like cows graze on grass. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-habitat-01-1200.webp Adult manatee swimming with its calf pressed against its side Manatee inhabits coastal ocean and estuary across North America and South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-hero-01-1200.webp West Indian manatee gliding underwater in dark blue water Manatees are slow-moving plant eaters that spend much of the day cruising for food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-range-01-1200.webp A West Indian manatee swimming in clear shallow waters The West Indian manatee's geographic range covers the Caribbean basin, Gulf of Mexico, and southeastern United States. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/manatee/web/manatee-size-01-1200.webp Large West Indian manatee viewed from the front underwater 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 A juvenile mandarinfish displaying early stages of its developing colorful patterns 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/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a mandarinfish face, eyes, and blue facial lines Their large, prominent eyes are highly adapted for hunting tiny, fast-moving micro-invertebrates in dim twilight waters. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-core-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile mandarinfish over shallow reef at Lembeh Once juveniles settle onto the reef they seek out small crevices in branching staghorn coral for shelter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-core-diet-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish hunting over the substrate of an aquarium tank 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/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-core-family-01-1200.webp A pair of mandarinfish rising together during their dusk spawning ascent at Anilao Rising together at dusk releases eggs and sperm into outgoing currents, away from reef-bottom predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish resting safely among the protective branches of a living coral reef Preserving intact, complex coral formations and silty lagoon substrates is essential to provide the microhabitats mandarinfish rely on. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-core-range-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish hovering above reef in the waters of Sulawesi Sustainable aquarium-trade practice and habitat protection both matter for wild mandarinfish populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-diet-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish using its small, precise mouth to pick tiny invertebrates from the reef substrate 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/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-family-01-1200.webp A male and female mandarinfish rising together during spawning at dusk At dusk, a pair rises above the reef and releases eggs and sperm into the water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish showcasing its scaleless, brightly pigmented skin Mandarinfish lack conventional scales; a thick mucus coating protects the skin and may deter some predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-habitat-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish hovering beside a branch of coral reef at Malapascua They live in sheltered lagoons, inshore reefs and silty bottoms, rarely far from coral branches. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-hero-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish showing blue, orange, and green body patterns The mandarinfish is a small dragonet patterned in blue, orange, green, and violet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-range-01-1200.webp Mandarinfish on the reef at Lembeh, Indonesia Their native range covers the coral triangle of the western Pacific, from the Ryukyu Islands to Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandarinfish/web/mandarinfish-size-01-1200.webp A mature male mandarinfish showcasing its elongated dorsal spine and compact body size 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 Young mandrill infant scratching while sitting beside an adult A mandrill infant remains closely dependent on its mother during its first months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-closeup-01-1200.webp Mandrill seen through the chain-link mesh of an enclosure Mandrill close-up: vivid facial and rump coloring for social signaling. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-core-baby-01-1200.webp Female mandrill resting with a small infant held against her body Mandrills usually produce one infant after a gestation of about 175 days, and the mother provides most early care. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of an adult male mandrill's brightly colored red and blue face 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/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-core-diet-01-1200.webp A mandrill nibbling a flower it is holding in its hand Mandrills forage for fruit, seeds, leaves, and flowers, using their hands to bring food to their mouths. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-core-family-01-1200.webp Male mandrill walking in an enclosure, showing its colourful rump Documented Mandrill behavior includes living in hordes, foraging on forest floor, and cheek pouch food storage. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Close view of a mandrill's face and golden beard Mandrill is recorded in tropical rainforest habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-core-range-01-1200.webp Mandrill walking across bare ground in an enclosure Mandrill has a documented distribution that includes Cameroon, Gabon, and Republic of Congo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-diet-01-1200.webp Mandrill: Mandril Mandrill is an omnivore that feeds on fruit and seeds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-family-01-1200.webp Adult mandrill standing over a smaller young animal in a concrete enclosure Mandrill behavior includes living in hordes and foraging on forest floor. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Close view of a mandrill's vividly colored blue and pink hindquarters Adult male mandrills have the most colorful faces of any mammal—vivid blue ridges on the nose and a red stripe down the center, which become more intense when excited. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-habitat-01-1200.webp A Mandrill sitting on the ground in its natural forest understory environment Mandrills live in tropical rainforests, dense woodlands, and swamp forests of equatorial Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-hero-01-1200.webp A close-up portrait of a colorful male Mandrill's face Adult male mandrills have red and blue facial markings. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-range-01-1200.webp Mandrill inside a wire-fenced enclosure Mandrill occurs in Cameroon and Gabon, within Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mandrill/web/mandrill-size-01-1200.webp Mandrill standing behind chain-link mesh Mandrill ranges from 20 inches to 37 inches in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/maned-wolf https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/maned-wolf/web/maned-wolf-baby-01-1200.webp Young maned wolf cub looking toward the camera Maned wolf pups are born dark and stay in dens for several weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/maned-wolf/web/maned-wolf-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up maned wolf face with large ears and dark muzzle Large upright ears help maned wolves hear prey moving in tall grass. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/maned-wolf/web/maned-wolf-core-baby-01-1200.webp Maned wolf cub sitting upright with soft reddish fur Pups grow quickly and begin exploring away from the den after about a month. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/maned-wolf/web/maned-wolf-core-diet-01-1200.webp Maned wolf standing alert while searching for food Wolfs fruit, a tomato-like plant, can make up a large share of meals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/maned-wolf/web/maned-wolf-core-family-01-1200.webp Two maned wolves resting near each other Pairs may stay bonded for years and defend an overlapping home range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/maned-wolf/web/maned-wolf-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Maned wolf feeding from a tray on a paved terrace at night Cerrado savanna and grassy scrub give maned wolves space to forage alone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/maned-wolf/web/maned-wolf-core-range-01-1200.webp Maned wolf standing behind a wire fence in a wildlife park Habitat loss and roads continue to shrink safe range across the cerrado. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/maned-wolf/web/maned-wolf-diet-01-1200.webp Maned wolf holding food in its mouth while foraging Maned wolves are omnivores that eat fruit, rodents, birds, and insects. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/maned-wolf/web/maned-wolf-family-01-1200.webp Pair of maned wolves standing together in sunlight Mated pairs share a large territory even though they often hunt alone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/maned-wolf/web/maned-wolf-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Maned wolf with raised dark mane along its neck When alarmed, a maned wolf lifts the dark mane along its neck and shoulders. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/maned-wolf/web/maned-wolf-habitat-01-1200.webp Close view of a maned wolf's head and large ears against green foliage Maned wolves hunt and forage across open savannas and tall grasslands of South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/maned-wolf/web/maned-wolf-hero-01-1200.webp Maned wolf walking with long legs and reddish coat The maned wolf looks like a fox on stilts but is neither fox nor gray wolf. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/maned-wolf/web/maned-wolf-range-01-1200.webp Wild maned wolf walking through Brazilian open country Most wild maned wolves live in Brazil, with smaller numbers in nearby countries. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/maned-wolf/web/maned-wolf-size-01-1200.webp Full-body maned wolf showing tall stilt-like legs 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 Historical scientific illustration of a transparent Erichthus stomatopod larval form A historical scientific plate depicts an Erichthus larval form of stomatopod, the crustacean group that includes mantis shrimps. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-closeup-01-1200.webp Peacock mantis shrimp peering out from colourful reef rubble A mantis shrimp's mobile compound eyes contain specialized receptors for color, ultraviolet and polarized light. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-core-diet-01-1200.webp Mantis Shrimp feeding Recorded foods for Mantis Shrimp include fish, crabs, and mollusks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-core-family-01-1200.webp Peacock mantis shrimp out in the open on the reef floor Documented Mantis Shrimp behavior includes ambush hunting, burrowing, and striking prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Peacock mantis shrimp out in the open on pale reef rubble Mantis Shrimp is recorded in coral reef and tropical ocean habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-core-range-01-1200.webp Rocky reef floor riddled with the kind of burrows mantis shrimp occupy Mantis Shrimp has a documented distribution that includes Indonesia, the Philippines, and Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-diet-01-1200.webp Peacock mantis shrimp on dark volcanic sand with its raptorial clubs tucked in Mantis Shrimp is a carnivore that feeds on fish and crabs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-family-01-1200.webp Peacock mantis shrimp watching from the mouth of its burrow Mantis Shrimp behavior includes ambush hunting and burrowing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Mantis Shrimp Some mantis shrimp have 12 spectral photoreceptor classes plus separate adaptations for polarized-light detection. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-habitat-01-1200.webp Peacock mantis shrimp looking out from a dark hole in the reef Mantis Shrimp inhabits coral reef and tropical ocean across Asia and Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-hero-01-1200.webp Peacock mantis shrimp facing the camera among coral rubble The peacock mantis shrimp is a reef crustacean with complex eyes and spring-loaded clubs used against hard-shelled prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-range-01-1200.webp Peacock mantis shrimp in its burrow beside orange sponge Mantis Shrimp occurs in Indonesia and the Philippines, within Asia and Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/mantis-shrimp/web/mantis-shrimp-size-01-1200.webp Peacock mantis shrimp filling the entrance of its burrow Mantis Shrimp ranges from 2 inches to 18 inches in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/marine-iguana https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/marine-iguana/web/marine-iguana-baby-01-1200.webp Small juvenile marine iguana resting on a larger one Hatchlings emerge from eggs buried in sand and gather on rocks in dense groups. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/marine-iguana/web/marine-iguana-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a marine iguana's blunt snout and salt-crusted head A blunt snout lets it crop algae close to the rock; pale crusts are salt sneezed from nasal glands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/marine-iguana/web/marine-iguana-core-diet-01-1200.webp Marine iguana basking after feeding After a cold feeding dive, an iguana must bask before its gut can digest the algae. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/marine-iguana/web/marine-iguana-core-family-01-1200.webp Several marine iguanas on a shoreline In the breeding season, males defend small territories and display to rivals with head-bobs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/marine-iguana/web/marine-iguana-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Marine iguana on black volcanic rock near the surf Black lava rock warms quickly in the sun, helping iguanas recover heat lost in the cold sea. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/marine-iguana/web/marine-iguana-core-range-01-1200.webp Marine iguana on a Galápagos beach Listed as Vulnerable, marine iguanas are threatened by oil spills and introduced predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/marine-iguana/web/marine-iguana-diet-01-1200.webp Marine iguana grazing on algae underwater It grazes on marine algae, with large males diving several metres to feed on the seabed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/marine-iguana/web/marine-iguana-family-01-1200.webp Marine iguanas scattered across a white sand beach beside mangroves Marine iguanas bask in large colonies, huddling together to conserve heat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/marine-iguana/web/marine-iguana-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Close view of a marine iguana's head with dried salt around the nostrils Marine iguanas sneeze out excess salt, and can even shrink their body length in lean El Niño years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/marine-iguana/web/marine-iguana-habitat-01-1200.webp Marine iguana on a rocky Galápagos shoreline Marine iguanas live only in the Galápagos, on rocky coasts beside the cool, food-rich sea. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/marine-iguana/web/marine-iguana-hero-01-1200.webp Dark marine iguana with a spiny crest resting on volcanic rock The marine iguana of the Galápagos is the only lizard that forages in the sea. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/marine-iguana/web/marine-iguana-range-01-1200.webp Marine iguana on a rock by the water The species is found only across the Galápagos archipelago, with distinct forms on different islands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/marine-iguana/web/marine-iguana-size-01-1200.webp Full body view of a marine iguana with a long tail Total length ranges from about 0.6 to 1.5 metres, and island populations differ markedly in size. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/markhor https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/markhor/web/markhor-baby-01-1200.webp Markhor kids and adults standing on rocky ledges Females usually give birth to one or two kids that can climb rocks within days. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/markhor/web/markhor-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a male markhor's head, horns, and beard Adult males grow a long shaggy beard and mane along the neck and chest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/markhor/web/markhor-core-diet-01-1200.webp Markhor standing in profile Seasonal migration up and down the mountains follows the changing supply of plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/markhor/web/markhor-core-family-01-1200.webp Two markhor together During the rut, males clash horns to compete for the chance to breed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/markhor/web/markhor-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Markhor standing on rocks Sure-footed hooves let markhor feed and escape predators on near-vertical rock. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/markhor/web/markhor-core-range-01-1200.webp Markhor walking across rocky ground in a zoo enclosure Now Near Threatened and recovering, the markhor is the national animal of Pakistan. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/markhor/web/markhor-diet-01-1200.webp Markhor feeding with its head lowered to the ground Markhor graze on grasses in summer and browse leaves and twigs through the winter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/markhor/web/markhor-family-01-1200.webp Male markhor standing above a group of females and young Females and young form herds, while adult males join mainly during the autumn rut. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/markhor/web/markhor-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Male markhor with tall twisting corkscrew horns The corkscrew horns of a large male can grow more than 1.5 metres along the spiral. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/markhor/web/markhor-habitat-01-1200.webp Markhor resting on a rocky outcrop Markhor live on steep mountain slopes and cliffs across Central and South Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/markhor/web/markhor-hero-01-1200.webp Male markhor with long spiral horns and a shaggy mane on a green slope The markhor is the largest wild goat; males carry corkscrew horns and a heavy neck mane. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/markhor/web/markhor-range-01-1200.webp Markhor walking on rocky ground The markhor ranges across Pakistan, Afghanistan, and neighbouring Central Asian mountains. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/markhor/web/markhor-size-01-1200.webp Full body view of a markhor standing on rock Males stand up to about 100 cm at the shoulder and can weigh over 100 kg, far more than females. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/meerkat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-baby-01-1200.webp Adult meerkat with three young pups Baby meerkats are called pups and are raised by the whole group. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a meerkat face with dark eye patches Dark eye patches may help reduce sun glare while meerkats scan for danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young meerkat exploring near burrow habitat Pups begin joining short foraging trips as they grow older. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-core-diet-01-1200.webp Meerkat foraging in Namibian desert habitat Sharp claws help meerkats dig up insects and scorpions from sandy soil. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-core-family-01-1200.webp Meerkat standing upright on sentry duty Sentry meerkats whistle alarms when hawks or other predators approach. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Meerkats in dry Botswana grassland habitat Hard, dry soils are ideal for the burrow systems meerkats call home. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-core-range-01-1200.webp Meerkat in open habitat showing species range context Drought and habitat loss can make life harder for wild meerkat groups. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-diet-01-1200.webp Meerkat standing upright on sentry duty Meerkats eat insects, scorpions, small reptiles, eggs, and roots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-family-01-1200.webp Group of meerkats together in Botswana habitat Meerkats live in groups called mobs or gangs that dig burrows together. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Meerkat looking out from inside a carved pumpkin used as zoo enrichment One meerkat often stands guard on hind legs while the group forages. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-habitat-01-1200.webp Meerkat standing in dry Kalahari desert habitat Meerkats live in dry grasslands and deserts of southern Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-hero-01-1200.webp Meerkat standing alert on sandy ground Meerkats are small mongooses that live in groups and take turns watching for threats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-range-01-1200.webp Meerkat in open southern African savanna Meerkats range across Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/meerkat/web/meerkat-size-01-1200.webp Two meerkats lying on sandy ground, one propped against the other Adult meerkats are only about 10 to 14 inches long plus a tail. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tarantula https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tarantula/web/tarantula-baby-01-1200.webp Tiny Brachypelma hamorii spiderling resting on pale substrate Spiderlings molt many times as they slowly grow their colorful adult banding. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tarantula/web/tarantula-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of Mexican redknee tarantula face showing fangs and hairy palps Sensitive hairs cover the body and help the spider feel tiny vibrations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tarantula/web/tarantula-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young Mexican redknee tarantula after a molt showing developing color bands Juveniles keep molting for years before their red knee bands look fully adult. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tarantula/web/tarantula-core-diet-01-1200.webp Mexican redknee tarantula walking across a rocky surface while hunting Carnivorous adults wait near burrow mouths for crickets, beetles, and similar prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tarantula/web/tarantula-core-family-01-1200.webp Adult Mexican redknee tarantula facing forward on a rock ledge Outside mating season, each spider usually keeps its own burrow territory. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tarantula/web/tarantula-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Old amate tree standing in Mexican tropical dry deciduous forest near Tepoztlán Seasonal dry forest floors offer burrows, shade, and insect-rich leaf litter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tarantula/web/tarantula-core-range-01-1200.webp Pacific coastal hills and shoreline along Guerrero Mexico Central Pacific states such as Guerrero and Colima hold key wild populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tarantula/web/tarantula-diet-01-1200.webp Mexican redknee tarantula standing alert on a rock ready to ambush prey These spiders are patient nighttime hunters of insects and other small prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tarantula/web/tarantula-family-01-1200.webp Adult female Mexican redknee tarantula resting on a pale rocky surface Adults are mostly solitary; females stay near silk-lined burrow retreats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tarantula/web/tarantula-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Mexican redknee tarantula in a defensive posture with vivid orange knee bands When startled, it may flick itchy urticating hairs instead of rushing to bite. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tarantula/web/tarantula-habitat-01-1200.webp Tropical dry deciduous forest landscape with sparse trees and scrub understory Wild Mexican redknees live in Pacific-slope tropical dry forest and scrub. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tarantula/web/tarantula-hero-01-1200.webp Mexican redknee tarantula showing bright orange-red knee bands on dark legs The Mexican redknee tarantula is famous for bold orange-red bands on its joints. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tarantula/web/tarantula-range-01-1200.webp Map of Mexico's Pacific coast highlighting Guerrero Colima and nearby states Brachypelma hamorii is native to dry forests along Mexico's central Pacific slope. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tarantula/web/tarantula-size-01-1200.webp Full-body view of an adult Mexican redknee tarantula showing leg span 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 Vertical close up of a striped monarch butterfly caterpillar on a stem Monarch caterpillars hatch from tiny eggs and have bright yellow, black, and white stripes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-closeup-01-1200.webp Extreme close-up of a male monarch butterfly's wing showing overlapping scales and black veins A close look at a monarch's wing reveals thousands of tiny scales that create its color patterns. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-core-baby-01-1200.webp A tiny pale yellow monarch butterfly egg on a green milkweed leaf next to a finger A female monarch lays a single tiny egg on the underside of a milkweed leaf. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Monarch butterflies clustering on Oyamel fir trees in Mexico during migration Overwintering monarchs gather in thousands on Sacred Fir trees in Mexico's forests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-core-diet-01-1200.webp Close-up of a striped monarch caterpillar feeding on a green milkweed leaf Monarch caterpillars eat milkweed leaf edges to feed and grow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-core-family-01-1200.webp Dense cluster of monarch butterflies hanging from a eucalyptus branch Monarchs form dense clusters on trees at winter roosting sites. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Monarch butterfly feeding on Salvia flowers in a garden Monarchs are commonly found in gardens visiting summer flowers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-core-range-01-1200.webp Monarch butterfly gliding over a prairie field during migration Migrating monarchs fly across North America toward their overwintering sites. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-diet-01-1200.webp Monarch caterpillar chewing on the edge of a green milkweed leaf Monarch caterpillars eat only milkweed leaves, which makes them poisonous to predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-family-01-1200.webp Thousands of monarch butterflies clustering together on branches of a cypress tree During the winter, millions of monarchs gather in dense clusters on trees to keep warm. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Bright green monarch chrysalis hanging from a stem, ringed with gold dots Inside the green chrysalis the caterpillar reorganises into an adult butterfly. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-habitat-01-1200.webp Monarch butterfly in a summer meadow feeding on a purple coneflower Monarchs live in meadows, prairies, and gardens where they can find wildflowers and milkweed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-hero-01-1200.webp Monarch butterfly showing orange and black wings resting on a pink zinnia flower Monarch butterflies have orange wings with black borders and white spots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-range-01-1200.webp A monarch butterfly flying through the air over a green grassy field Some North American monarchs migrate up to 3,000 miles in autumn. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/monarch-butterfly/web/monarch-butterfly-size-01-1200.webp A person's hands carefully holding a monarch butterfly to attach a small circular tag 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 Juvenile moorish idol showing its developing dorsal pennant and sharp banding Juvenile moorish idols settle onto shallow reefs after a long larval phase in open water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a moorish idol's yellow snout, black mask and small mouth The yellow snout holds small bristle-like teeth used to scrape sponges off hard surfaces. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-core-baby-01-1200.webp An adolescent moorish idol showing fully formed black and yellow vertical bands As juveniles mature into full adulthood, their trailing dorsal pennant lengthens dramatically. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-core-diet-01-1200.webp Moorish idol inspecting a narrow crevice for hiding invertebrates Their high maneuverability allows them to hover stationary in tight reef pockets to feed on delicate tunicates. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-core-family-01-1200.webp Pair of Moorish idols swimming beside a coral reef wall Pairs engage in elegant synchronized swimming displays, solidifying their lifelong territorial partnerships. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Moorish idol hovering above a coral garden Healthy, unpolluted reef is what supports the food web moorish idols depend on. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-core-range-01-1200.webp Moorish idol swimming in clear water in the Maldives Coral bleaching can change the reef communities that give moorish idols food and shelter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-diet-01-1200.webp Moorish idol using its long tubular snout to pick encrusting sponges off a reef head Using their specialized tubular snouts, they selectively graze on encrusting sponges, tunicates, and benthic invertebrates. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-family-01-1200.webp A pair of Moorish idols swimming above a coral structure Moorish idols frequently form lifelong monogamous pairs, navigating the complex maze of the reef side-by-side. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Moorish idol displaying its long white dorsal pennant The Moorish idol is the sole living member of the family Zanclidae and is difficult to keep in aquariums because of its specialized diet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-habitat-01-1200.webp Moorish idol navigating through intricate coral reef heads in crystal clear water They inhabit tropical coral reefs, rocky overhangs, and sheltered lagoons across the Indo-Pacific. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-hero-01-1200.webp Moorish idol swimming over reef at Anilao The moorish idol is a reef fish identified by black, white and yellow bands and a long dorsal pennant. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-range-01-1200.webp Moorish idol cruising through temperate waters in South Africa 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/images/animals/moorish-idol/web/moorish-idol-size-01-1200.webp Moorish idol showing its circular compressed disc-like body next to a coral ledge 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 Young moose calf standing in grass Moose calves are born in spring and can stand and walk within hours. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a moose head, nose, and antlers Moose have long faces, a dangling upper lip, and excellent hearing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-core-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile moose without full antlers yet Young moose grow quickly on their mother's rich milk. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-core-diet-01-1200.webp Moose browsing vegetation in a marsh They may eat more than 50 pounds of plants in a single day. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-core-family-01-1200.webp Cow moose crossing a road with her calf Calves stay with their mother for about a year before becoming independent. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Moose wading in a northern lake surrounded by forest Cool lakes and forest edges give moose food, water, and shelter from summer heat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-core-range-01-1200.webp Moose in wetland habitat at the edge of its range Climate change, habitat loss, and vehicle collisions threaten moose in some regions. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-diet-01-1200.webp Moose feeding on aquatic plants near water Moose eat leaves, twigs, bark, and water plants. They can wade into lakes to reach food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-family-01-1200.webp Mother moose with her calf in snowy forest A cow moose raises one or two calves and fiercely protects them from predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Bull moose with wide antlers in winter snow Bull moose grow new antlers every year and shed them after the mating season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-habitat-01-1200.webp Moose standing in boreal forest and wetland habitat Moose live in northern forests, lakes, and wetlands across Europe, Asia, and North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-hero-01-1200.webp Bull moose with large antlers standing in a mountain meadow Moose are the largest members of the deer family, with bulls carrying huge antlers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-range-01-1200.webp Female moose in Scandinavian boreal habitat Moose range across Canada, Alaska, Scandinavia, Russia, and parts of Europe and Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/moose/web/moose-size-01-1200.webp Moose showing tall shoulder hump and long legs 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://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/musk-ox/web/musk-ox-baby-01-1200.webp Adult musk ox standing beside a young calf near the Dalton Highway Calves are born in spring and stay close to the herd for warmth and protection. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/musk-ox/web/musk-ox-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a musk ox face showing curved horns and woolly forehead Horn bases form a thick boss that protects the skull during head-to-head clashes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/musk-ox/web/musk-ox-core-baby-01-1200.webp Musk ox cow and calf walking along a road near Nome Alaska A single calf is typical; newborns can walk within hours of birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/musk-ox/web/musk-ox-core-diet-01-1200.webp Herd of musk oxen grazing across an open Alaskan field When plants are green, musk oxen focus on the most nutritious grasses and forbs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/musk-ox/web/musk-ox-core-family-01-1200.webp Two adult musk oxen standing protectively beside a young calf Adults form tight rings around calves when wolves or bears approach. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/musk-ox/web/musk-ox-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Wild musk ox standing in a rocky Greenland tundra valley Native herds still roam remote polar highlands and coastal valleys of Greenland. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/musk-ox/web/musk-ox-core-range-01-1200.webp Map showing musk ox distribution across Alaska Alaska herds include both reintroduced and carefully managed native-stock populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/musk-ox/web/musk-ox-diet-01-1200.webp Musk oxen grazing low tundra plants in the Kakagrak Hills of Alaska Herbivore herds scrape through snow for willows, sedges, grasses, and other tundra plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/musk-ox/web/musk-ox-family-01-1200.webp Group of musk oxen with a calf resting on an Alaskan tundra slope Mixed herds of cows, calves, and often bulls move together across summer ranges. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/musk-ox/web/musk-ox-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Two musk ox bulls colliding head-on during a dominance contest Rutting bulls crash together at high speed while herds form defensive rings around calves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/musk-ox/web/musk-ox-habitat-01-1200.webp Herd of musk oxen crossing open tundra in Aulavik National Park Musk oxen graze polar tundra plains from the Canadian Arctic to Greenland and Alaska. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/musk-ox/web/musk-ox-hero-01-1200.webp Adult male musk ox with thick winter coat standing in Dovrefjell Male musk oxen grow massive shoulder bosses and dense qiviut underfur for Arctic winters. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/musk-ox/web/musk-ox-range-01-1200.webp Northern Hemisphere map of historical and introduced musk ox ranges Red marks historic native range; blue marks areas where musk oxen were later introduced. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/musk-ox/web/musk-ox-size-01-1200.webp Full-body male musk ox showing shoulder hump and sweeping horns 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 Adult mute swan swimming beside nine cygnets Mute swan cygnets stay close to their parents on the water while learning to forage and recognize danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of Mute Swan Mute Swan close-up: long flexible S shaped neck to reach deep plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-core-baby-01-1200.webp Two fluffy mute swan cygnets walking through grass Mute swan cygnets hatch with soft grey down and remain guarded by their parents while they begin feeding for themselves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-core-diet-01-1200.webp Mute swan running across the water to take off, wings raised Recorded foods for Mute Swan include pondweed, water grasses, and algae. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-core-family-01-1200.webp Young mute swan resting with its head tucked into feathers Soft juvenile feathers help young swans stay warm while they rest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Mute swan swimming among reeds in golden morning light Mute Swan is recorded in wetland, coastal lagoon, and grassland habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-core-range-01-1200.webp Map of the mute swan's resident, breeding, and wintering distribution Mute swans are resident across much of Europe, with additional breeding and wintering areas across Eurasia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-diet-01-1200.webp Two adult mute swans leading five cygnets across dark water Mute Swan is a herbivore that feeds on pondweed and water grasses. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-family-01-1200.webp Two adult mute swans facing each other in shallow water Mute swans often form long-term pairs that stay together through the breeding season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Mute swan landing on a lake with its feet skimming the surface A baby swan is called a cygnet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-habitat-01-1200.webp Mute swan dipping its head under choppy water to feed Mute Swan inhabits wetland and coastal lagoon across Europe and Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-hero-01-1200.webp Young mute swan head and neck in close-up Young mute swans are gray-brown before they molt into the white plumage of adults. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-range-01-1200.webp Mute swan beating its wings while standing in shallow water Mute Swan occurs in the United Kingdom and France, within Europe and Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/swan/web/swan-size-01-1200.webp Adult mute swan swimming across calm water at sunset 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://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/naked-mole-rat/web/naked-mole-rat-baby-01-1200.webp Very young naked mole-rat pup with delicate pink skin Pups are born tiny and pink, and the colony helps care for them. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/naked-mole-rat/web/naked-mole-rat-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a naked mole-rat face with whiskers and ever-growing teeth Forward teeth stay outside closed lips so the animal can dig without swallowing dirt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/naked-mole-rat/web/naked-mole-rat-core-baby-01-1200.webp Small naked mole-rat pup photographed at a zoo colony Colony helpers warm and protect pups while the queen returns to breeding. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/naked-mole-rat/web/naked-mole-rat-core-diet-01-1200.webp Naked mole-rat using strong jaws suited for chewing tough underground plants Workers harvest plant roots inside sealed tunnels and carry pieces home. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/naked-mole-rat/web/naked-mole-rat-core-family-01-1200.webp Colony of naked mole-rats resting together in a tunnel enclosure Only the queen and a few males breed; other adults dig, defend, and raise pups. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/naked-mole-rat/web/naked-mole-rat-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Rocky arid savanna habitat where mole-rat colonies tunnel underground Hard, dry soils hide labyrinths of tunnels that stay cooler than the surface. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/naked-mole-rat/web/naked-mole-rat-core-range-01-1200.webp Naked mole-rat workers moving through a burrow tunnel system Their natural range forms a narrow arc across the arid Horn of Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/naked-mole-rat/web/naked-mole-rat-diet-01-1200.webp Naked mole-rat gnawing food with its large forward-facing incisors They chew underground roots and tubers, getting both food and water below ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/naked-mole-rat/web/naked-mole-rat-family-01-1200.webp Group of naked mole-rats clustered together in a nest chamber A colony works like a tiny underground society led by a breeding queen. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/naked-mole-rat/web/naked-mole-rat-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Several naked mole-rats piled together sharing body heat They cannot keep a high body temperature alone, so colony piles help stay warm. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/naked-mole-rat/web/naked-mole-rat-habitat-01-1200.webp Arid East African savanna with sparse acacia trees near Samburu Kenya Colonies dig huge tunnel cities under dry savanna and scrub in East Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/naked-mole-rat/web/naked-mole-rat-hero-01-1200.webp Naked mole-rat showing wrinkled pink skin and prominent front teeth Naked mole-rats are nearly hairless rodents that live entirely underground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/naked-mole-rat/web/naked-mole-rat-range-01-1200.webp Naked mole-rat photographed in Samburu National Reserve Kenya Wild colonies live in Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, and nearby dry landscapes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/naked-mole-rat/web/naked-mole-rat-size-01-1200.webp Full-body naked mole-rat showing compact mouse-sized build Adults are about the length of a mouse and usually weigh under two ounces. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/narwhal https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/narwhal/web/narwhal-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of two narwhal tusks showing their spiral grooves A narwhal's tusk is an elongated canine tooth with a distinctive left-handed spiral. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/narwhal/web/narwhal-core-diet-01-1200.webp Aerial view of narwhals swimming below the surface of deep blue Arctic water Narwhals dive below the surface to locate fish and squid with echolocation. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/narwhal/web/narwhal-core-family-01-1200.webp Two narwhals swimming close together in dark Arctic water Narwhals coordinate their movement and surfacing while traveling in social groups. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/narwhal/web/narwhal-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Narwhal pod swimming beside the sea-ice edge at Franz Josef Land Sea-ice edges and open leads give narwhals access to breathing areas and migration routes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/narwhal/web/narwhal-core-range-01-1200.webp Aerial view of a narwhal swimming in the waters of Franz Josef Land Narwhals depend on remote Arctic waters where warming, shipping, and changing sea ice can affect their habitat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/narwhal/web/narwhal-diet-01-1200.webp Narwhal lifting its tail fluke above icy water before a dive Narwhals make deep dives beneath Arctic water to search for fish and squid. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/narwhal/web/narwhal-family-01-1200.webp Aerial view of a narwhal pod swimming through blue Arctic water Narwhals form social groups that can gather into larger pods during migration. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/narwhal/web/narwhal-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Two narwhal tail flukes rising above Arctic water beside sea ice Narwhals raise their tail flukes as they begin dives that can exceed 5,000 feet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/narwhal/web/narwhal-habitat-01-1200.webp Narwhal swimming in an open lead beside broken Arctic sea ice Narwhals use open leads in Arctic sea ice to surface and breathe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/narwhal/web/narwhal-hero-01-1200.webp Aerial view of six narwhals swimming together in dark Arctic water Narwhals travel through Arctic waters in pods, surfacing together to breathe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/narwhal/web/narwhal-pod-context-01-1200.webp Three narwhals with visible tusks surfacing together in choppy water Several male narwhals surface together, showing the long spiral tusks that distinguish many adults. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/narwhal/web/narwhal-range-01-1200.webp Map highlighting the narwhal's circumpolar Arctic range Narwhals remain in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters around Canada, Greenland, and Russia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/narwhal/web/narwhal-size-01-1200.webp Full-body aerial view of an adult male narwhal with a long tusk An adult narwhal can reach about 13 to 20 feet long, excluding the tusk. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/crocodile https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-baby-01-1200.webp Young Nile crocodile hatchling Baby crocodiles hatch from eggs and are guarded by their mother. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-closeup-01-1200.webp A detailed close-up of a Nile crocodile's head showing its powerful jaws and teeth Nile crocodiles have powerful jaws that can exert massive pressure to hold struggling prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-core-baby-01-1200.webp Hatchling Nile crocodiles resting near the water Nile crocodile hatchlings emerge from nests guarded by their mother, who carries them to safety in her mouth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-core-diet-01-1200.webp Nile crocodile waiting at the water's edge They often hunt by staying hidden until prey comes close to drink. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-core-family-01-1200.webp Female Nile crocodile leaving shore near nesting area Females guard nests and may carry hatchlings to the water in their jaws. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Nile crocodiles along the Mara River in Kenya River crossings used by migrating animals are famous crocodile hunting spots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-core-range-01-1200.webp Nile crocodile in southern African wetland habitat Habitat loss and conflict with people threaten crocodiles in some regions. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-diet-01-1200.webp Nile crocodile with powerful jaws at the water edge Nile crocodiles eat fish, birds, mammals, and other animals that come to drink. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-family-01-1200.webp Several Nile crocodiles together at a river Crocodiles often bask together on riverbanks where food is plentiful. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Nile crocodile eggs photographed against a plain background The temperature of the nest can help decide whether hatchlings are male or female. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-habitat-01-1200.webp Nile crocodile on a riverbank in Zambia Nile crocodiles need rivers, lakes, and wetlands with warm water and basking spots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-hero-01-1200.webp Nile crocodile resting at the edge of a river Nile crocodiles are huge reptiles that live in African rivers, lakes, and wetlands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-range-01-1200.webp Nile crocodile in African river habitat Nile crocodiles live across much of sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/crocodile/web/crocodile-size-01-1200.webp Large Nile crocodile head showing massive jaws Large Nile crocodiles can grow more than 16 feet long and weigh over 1,500 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/ocean-sunfish https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-baby-01-1200.webp Young, developing sunfish swimming in clear aquarium water Newly hatched sunfish larvae are minuscule and protected by a star-like spiky covering before growing into giant disks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of an ocean sunfish's face, small mouth, and textured tough leathery skin Their tough, scaleless skin is exceptionally thick and covered in mucus, often harboring numerous marine parasites. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-core-baby-01-1200.webp Ocean sunfish swimming near a reef in coastal water A sunfish hatches from an egg barely 2.5 mm across and can end up 60 million times heavier — one of the largest size changes of any vertebrate. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-core-diet-01-1200.webp Ocean sunfish navigating the water column in search of salps Because jellyfish are low in nutrients, sunfish must consume immense quantities daily to support their colossal bulk. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-core-family-01-1200.webp Ocean sunfish swimming in clear blue water with its tall dorsal and anal fins spread The family Molidae holds the heaviest bony fishes alive, shaped as a flattened disc with fins in place of a true tail. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Ocean sunfish swimming near the bright sea surface Sunfish frequently bask flat on their sides at the ocean surface to warm up after deep foraging dives. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-core-range-01-1200.webp Ocean sunfish photographed in the waters of the Galápagos Islands Ocean sunfish range through temperate and tropical seas worldwide, from the Galápagos to the North Atlantic. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-diet-01-1200.webp Ocean sunfish cruising through open water searching for gelatinous prey Their diet consists heavily of jellyfish, salps, small fish, and zooplankton sucked into their small beaked mouths. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-family-01-1200.webp Two ocean sunfish viewed together near the ocean surface While commonly found cruising alone, sunfish occasionally gather in small groups at cleaning stations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Ocean sunfish displaying its unique clavus pseudo-tail 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/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-habitat-01-1200.webp Ocean sunfish drifting through the open-ocean exhibit at Monterey Bay Aquarium Ocean sunfish live in the pelagic zone of tropical and temperate oceans across the globe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-hero-01-1200.webp Huge adult ocean sunfish swimming with its signature high dorsal fin and disk-like body clearly visible The ocean sunfish, or Mola mola, is a massive, bizarrely shaped marine fish known for basking at the sea surface. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-range-01-1200.webp Ocean sunfish navigating coastal waters off Walvis Bay, Namibia They are highly migratory, crossing extensive oceanic distances to follow warm currents and prey concentrations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocean-sunfish/web/ocean-sunfish-size-01-1200.webp NOAA photograph displaying the immense lateral disc size of an adult Mola mola 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/ocelot https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocelot/web/ocelot-baby-01-1200.webp Ocelot kitten resting among grasses Ocelot kittens begin leaving the den after several weeks but may remain with their mother for well over a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocelot/web/ocelot-closeup-01-1200.webp Close portrait of a wild ocelot showing cheek stripes and white ear spots Facial stripes and flank rosettes allow researchers to identify individual ocelots in camera-trap images. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocelot/web/ocelot-core-baby-01-1200.webp Very young ocelot kitten resting on a blanket Kittens open their eyes after about two weeks and begin exploring outside the den at four to six weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocelot/web/ocelot-core-diet-01-1200.webp Ocelot crouching low with its attention directed toward the ground Most ocelot prey items are small, but armadillos, agoutis and other medium-sized animals add substantial food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocelot/web/ocelot-core-family-01-1200.webp Ocelot resting on a log inside a mesh enclosure Scent marks and scrapes communicate occupancy between solitary cats whose home ranges overlap. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocelot/web/ocelot-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Wild ocelot photographed in Rio Doce State Park, Brazil Connected native vegetation allows ocelots to rest, hunt and disperse without crossing broad cleared areas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocelot/web/ocelot-core-range-01-1200.webp Radio-collared ocelot in dense thornscrub in southern Texas Road mortality, habitat isolation and low genetic diversity threaten the small endangered ocelot population in Texas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocelot/web/ocelot-diet-01-1200.webp Wild ocelot moving alertly through low vegetation while hunting Ocelots stalk rodents, opossums, birds, reptiles and other prey mainly from dusk through the night. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocelot/web/ocelot-family-01-1200.webp Wild ocelot standing alone among dense green vegetation Adult ocelots are mostly solitary; a mother raises her kittens without help from a male. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocelot/web/ocelot-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Central American ocelot standing on rocky ground in Mexico The regional name manigordo means 'big hands' and refers to the ocelot's broad forepaws. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocelot/web/ocelot-habitat-01-1200.webp Wild ocelot partly concealed by Pantanal vegetation Dense cover gives ocelots shelter and concealment in forests, thornscrub, mangroves and flooded savannas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocelot/web/ocelot-hero-01-1200.webp Wild ocelot walking through dense vegetation in Brazil's Pantanal Ocelots are medium-sized American cats whose rosettes and stripes form a unique pattern on every individual. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocelot/web/ocelot-range-01-1200.webp Map showing the ocelot's range from the southern United States to northern Argentina The ocelot ranges through tropical and subtropical parts of the Americas, with a small remnant population in Texas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ocelot/web/ocelot-size-01-1200.webp Wild ocelot seen from the front, head and shoulders above low vegetation Adults generally weigh 8 to 15 kg and are much smaller than jaguars or leopards. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/octopus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-baby-01-1200.webp Small common octopus showing early life stage Baby octopuses hatch from eggs and drift briefly before settling on the seafloor. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-closeup-01-1200.webp Common octopus with curled arms and large eyes The common octopus is a clever sea animal with eight flexible arms. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-core-baby-01-1200.webp Small common octopus on sandy seabed Tiny hatchlings must avoid fish, crabs, and other ocean predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-core-diet-01-1200.webp Common octopus hunting on the seafloor They pounce on prey and may use venom to subdue crabs and shellfish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-core-family-01-1200.webp Common octopus resting near reef shelter A mother octopus stops eating while she protects her eggs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Common octopus sheltering in rocky coastal habitat Caves, crevices, and discarded shells give octopuses safe hiding places. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-core-range-01-1200.webp Common octopus in shallow coastal Atlantic water Pollution and overfishing affect octopus populations in heavily fished seas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-diet-01-1200.webp Common octopus moving across the seafloor while hunting Octopuses hunt crabs, shrimp, clams, and fish using stealth and speed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-family-01-1200.webp Common octopus resting among rocks Female octopuses guard their eggs carefully until they hatch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Common octopus changing texture on the seafloor Octopuses can change color and skin texture in seconds to hide or communicate. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-habitat-01-1200.webp Common octopus on a rocky seabed Octopuses live on rocky reefs, seagrass beds, and sandy ocean floors. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-hero-01-1200.webp Common octopus with curled arms and large eyes underwater The common octopus is a flexible, solitary hunter of rocky reefs and coastal seabeds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-range-01-1200.webp Common octopus in Atlantic coastal waters Common octopuses live in the eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean, and nearby seas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/octopus/web/octopus-size-01-1200.webp Common octopus showing arm span against reef rock An adult common octopus can spread its arms about 3 feet wide. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/okapi https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/okapi/web/okapi-baby-01-1200.webp Adult okapi standing beside a young calf in an enclosure Okapi calves are born after about 14 months and stay hidden in vegetation for weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/okapi/web/okapi-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of an okapi head showing large ears and dark muzzle Large ears and a long prehensile tongue help okapis feed on leaves in dense forest shade. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/okapi/web/okapi-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young okapi calf standing beside planting in a zoo enclosure Calves stay hidden in undergrowth for weeks while the mother feeds nearby. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/okapi/web/okapi-core-diet-01-1200.webp Okapi reaching up to browse leaves from branches above its head Okapis strip leaves and buds from shrubs using a long prehensile tongue. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/okapi/web/okapi-core-family-01-1200.webp Adult okapi seen from behind in a wooded enclosure, showing its striped hindquarters Okapis are mostly solitary and communicate through scent marks on forest trails. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/okapi/web/okapi-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Okapi standing among trees and leafy understory in a forest-style zoo habitat Okapis need closed-canopy rainforest with dense understory plants for browsing cover. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/okapi/web/okapi-core-range-01-1200.webp Map of okapi distribution in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Wild okapis survive only in fragmented rainforest blocks in eastern DRC. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/okapi/web/okapi-diet-01-1200.webp Two okapi feeding on hay Okapi are browsers, feeding on leaves, buds, and shoots; they use a long prehensile tongue to gather foliage. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/okapi/web/okapi-family-01-1200.webp Two okapis standing together among trees and undergrowth Okapis are mostly solitary, though mothers and calves stay together for over a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/okapi/web/okapi-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Okapi rear legs showing bold white horizontal stripes on dark fur The okapi's striped legs may help calves follow their mother through dim forest light. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/okapi/web/okapi-habitat-01-1200.webp Okapi walking through dense green vegetation in a forest setting Wild okapis live in closed-canopy rainforests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/okapi/web/okapi-hero-01-1200.webp Full-body side view of an okapi standing in front of a bamboo fence Okapis have zebra-like white stripes on the hind legs and a dark reddish-brown body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/okapi/web/okapi-range-01-1200.webp Close view of an okapi's hindquarters showing bold white leg stripes Today okapis survive only in lowland and montane rainforests of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/okapi/web/okapi-size-01-1200.webp Okapi standing in leafy forest enclosure showing striped legs and reddish coat 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 Young orangutan gripping a branch with one hand Baby orangutans stay with their mothers for many years while learning to climb. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-closeup-01-1200.webp Orangutan walking upright across a bare concrete enclosure Orangutans have expressive faces and use many sounds and gestures to communicate. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young orangutan clinging to its mother's fur Infants hold tightly while mothers climb, swing, and gather food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-core-diet-01-1200.webp Bornean orangutan feeding in forest vegetation Fruit is a favorite food when trees are fruiting in the forest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-core-family-01-1200.webp Young orangutan resting against an adult's back in an enclosure Young orangutans learn forest skills by watching their mothers for years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Orangutan resting on a platform in a wooded enclosure This orangutan is resting in human care; wild Bornean orangutans depend on connected rainforest canopy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-core-range-01-1200.webp Young wild orangutan hanging by one arm from a vine in Bornean forest Bornean orangutans survive only on Borneo, and the lowland forest they need is the forest most often cleared. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-diet-01-1200.webp Orangutan reaching for fruit in a tree Orangutans eat fruit, leaves, bark, and other forest plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-family-01-1200.webp Adult orangutan with a young infant close by Mother orangutans carry and protect infants as they move through the canopy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Orangutan resting in a leafy nest high in the trees Orangutans build fresh leafy nests in trees to sleep in almost every night. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-habitat-01-1200.webp Orangutan climbing in tropical rainforest canopy Bornean orangutans live in tropical rainforests on the island of Borneo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-hero-01-1200.webp Bornean orangutan in tropical forest habitat Orangutans are great apes with long red hair and very long arms for climbing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-range-01-1200.webp Bornean orangutan resting in a tree nest in rainforest habitat Orangutan occurs in Indonesia and Malaysia, within Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orangutan/web/orangutan-size-01-1200.webp Large adult orangutan showing long arms and body size 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 calf swimming close beside its mother A young orca stays close to its mother while learning to swim and surface. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up orca dorsal fin slicing through the sea surface A tall dorsal fin helps make an adult orca easy to recognize. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young orca swimming close beside adults Orca calves stay near adults while learning how the pod moves and hunts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Orca fin and back showing smooth black skin An orca must surface regularly to breathe through its blowhole. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-core-diet-01-1200.webp Orcas surrounding prey in icy water Some orca pods specialize in marine mammals and hunt with teamwork. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-core-family-01-1200.webp Southern resident orca pod traveling together Pod members stay connected for years and learn from older relatives. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Orca moving through deep blue water Orcas are adapted to life in open water and coastal seas across the globe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-core-range-01-1200.webp Orca surfacing in broad coastal habitat Different orca populations travel through very large ocean ranges. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-diet-01-1200.webp Orcas working together during a hunt Orcas often cooperate to catch prey in the sea. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-family-01-1200.webp Several orcas traveling together as a pod Family pods help orcas hunt, communicate, and protect calves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Breaching orca leaping above the sea surface Orcas can burst partly out of the water in a behavior called breaching. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-habitat-01-1200.webp Orca swimming along a coastal channel Orcas use both coastal waters and the open ocean in many parts of the world. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-hero-01-1200.webp Orca surfacing with tall dorsal fin in open water Orcas are the largest members of the dolphin family. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-range-01-1200.webp Small pod of orcas in cold ocean habitat Orcas live from polar seas to temperate coasts around the world. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/orca/web/orca-size-01-1200.webp Full-body orca showing its long streamlined shape 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 Small ostrich chicks foraging together on open ground Ostrich chicks hatch from large eggs and can walk and run within days. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-closeup-01-1200.webp Wild ostrich standing in open bushland at Etosha National Park Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal, which helps them spot danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-core-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile ostrich walking through dry Kalahari grassland Chicks have striped feathers that help them hide in tall grass. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-core-diet-01-1200.webp Ostrich grazing alongside zebras and a warthog on open savanna They swallow small stones to help grind food in their stomach. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-core-family-01-1200.webp Male ostrich watching over small chicks on open ground Several adults may help protect a group of chicks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Ostrich in dry African grassland with open sky and scattered bushes Open plains let ostriches see predators from far away. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-core-range-01-1200.webp Ostrich in semi-arid Kunene landscape with sparse vegetation Habitat loss and fencing have reduced ostrich numbers in some areas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-diet-01-1200.webp Ostrich reaching through a chain-link fence to pull at greens Ostriches eat seeds, grasses, flowers, and insects they find while foraging. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-family-01-1200.webp Female ostrich with a brood of chicks crossing open Serengeti grassland Parents guard chicks together and teach them to find food and water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Two ostriches sprinting side by side across open grassland Ostriches are the fastest birds on land and can sprint faster than 40 miles per hour. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-habitat-01-1200.webp Ostrich walking across dry savanna with Mount Kilimanjaro foothills in the distance Ostriches live on dry grasslands, savannas, and semi-deserts across much of Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-hero-01-1200.webp Common ostrich standing in open grassland at Masai Mara, Kenya Ostriches are the largest birds on Earth and live on African grasslands and savannas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-range-01-1200.webp Ostrich standing on open Namibian plain with sparse grass and distant hills Common ostriches live in many parts of Africa, from the Sahel south to South Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ostrich/web/ostrich-size-01-1200.webp Ostrich crouched low in tall dry grass Ostriches can stand about 7 to 9 feet tall and weigh up to 320 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pangolin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pangolin/web/pangolin-baby-01-1200.webp Small Sunda pangolin pup beside its mother at a rescue center in Vietnam Pangolin pups are born with soft scales that harden within days and cling to the mother. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pangolin/web/pangolin-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a pangolin face showing small eyes and pointed snout Small eyes, a keen sense of smell, and sealed nostrils help pangolins hunt insects at night. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pangolin/web/pangolin-core-baby-01-1200.webp Sunda pangolin walking across open sandy ground A single pup is born with soft scales that harden within days, then rides on the mother's tail and back until it can forage on its own. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pangolin/web/pangolin-core-diet-01-1200.webp Sunda pangolin on the forest floor recorded during a field monitoring survey Strong claws tear open ant and termite nests so the long, sticky tongue can collect the insects inside. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pangolin/web/pangolin-core-family-01-1200.webp Wild Sunda pangolin photographed in Vietnam Adult pangolins are solitary and usually meet only during the breeding season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pangolin/web/pangolin-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Sunda pangolin on a forest floor at night in Thailand Pangolins rest by day in burrows and forage at night in tropical forest leaf litter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pangolin/web/pangolin-core-range-01-1200.webp Global distribution map of pangolin species including the Sunda pangolin Asian pangolin populations have declined sharply from poaching across their native range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pangolin/web/pangolin-diet-01-1200.webp Sunda pangolin digging into soil with strong front claws searching for insects Pangolins dig into ant and termite nests, then lick up prey with tongues longer than their bodies. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pangolin/web/pangolin-family-01-1200.webp Sunda pangolin curled asleep on a branch in a nocturnal exhibit Pangolins are mostly solitary, but mothers carry pups on their tails for several months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pangolin/web/pangolin-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Close view of a Sunda pangolin showing its overlapping keratin scales Pangolin scales are made of keratin, the same protein as human fingernails and hair. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pangolin/web/pangolin-habitat-01-1200.webp Pangolin moving through leaf litter on a tropical forest floor in Borneo Pangolins use forests and grasslands where ant and termite colonies are abundant. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pangolin/web/pangolin-hero-01-1200.webp Sunda pangolin walking on forest floor showing overlapping keratin scales Pangolins are covered in hard keratin scales and are the only scaly mammals alive today. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pangolin/web/pangolin-range-01-1200.webp Distribution map of the Sunda pangolin across Southeast Asia Asian pangolins range from India and southern China through mainland and island Southeast Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pangolin/web/pangolin-size-01-1200.webp Full-length view of a Sunda pangolin showing body length and tail Most Asian pangolins weigh 4 to 7 pounds and measure about 2 to 3 feet including the tail. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/peacock https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-baby-01-1200.webp Adult male Indian peafowl with its train fanned in full display Peachicks hatch in dull brown camouflage and do not grow a full train until about three years old. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-closeup-01-1200.webp Head of a male Indian peafowl showing its fan-tipped crest and white eye stripes Peacock close-up: massive colorful tail train. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-core-baby-01-1200.webp Female Indian peafowl walking through scrub with a small chick beside her Peacock young develop for 28 days. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-core-diet-01-1200.webp A peacock feeding on seeds in a garden Peacocks are omnivorous, foraging on the ground for seeds, grains, berries, insects, and small reptiles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-core-family-01-1200.webp Peacock: Carnavalesco Documented Peacock behavior includes tail fan display, shivering feathers, and roosting in tall trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Peacock: Pfau imponierend Peacock is recorded in tropical forest, shrubland, and grassland habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-core-range-01-1200.webp Portrait of a white leucistic peafowl, a colour form bred in captivity Peacock has a documented distribution that includes India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-diet-01-1200.webp Indian peafowl foraging on open ground, long train trailing behind Peafowl are omnivores that forage on the ground for seeds, insects, small reptiles, and plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-family-01-1200.webp Male Indian peafowl standing on a rock with its train folded behind Peacock behavior includes tail fan display and shivering feathers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Profile of a male Indian peafowl's head, blue neck and fanned crest Only the males are called peacocks; females are called peahens, and babies are called peachicks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-habitat-01-1200.webp Close view of a male Indian peafowl's face against its own train feathers Peacock inhabits tropical forest and shrubland across Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-hero-01-1200.webp Male Indian peafowl with iridescent blue neck and train feathers in Jim Corbett National Park Male peafowl are known for their iridescent plumage and their courtship display. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-range-01-1200.webp Male Indian peafowl's head and long blue neck in profile Peacock occurs in India and Sri Lanka, within Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peacock/web/peacock-size-01-1200.webp Male Indian peafowl perched in a bush with its long train hanging below Peacock ranges from 100 cm to 225 cm in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/penguin https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-baby-01-1200.webp Young gentoo penguins with patchy down on a rocky Antarctic shore Young gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) shed their fluffy down as they grow the sleek, waterproof feathers of adults. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up king penguin face with orange neck patch and black head A penguin's stiff wings work like flippers for powerful underwater swimming. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-core-baby-01-1200.webp Fluffy brown king penguin chick standing among adults in a colony A king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) chick keeps its thick brown down for months before growing waterproof adult feathers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Emperor penguin head close-up showing yellow neck patches and dense feathers Dense feathers and a layer of fat help emperor penguins survive Antarctic cold. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-core-diet-01-1200.webp Emperor penguin parent regurgitating food for a hungry chick Adult penguins store fish and krill in their stomachs to feed chicks later. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-core-family-01-1200.webp Dense king penguin colony crowded together on breeding grounds Thousands of penguins may nest together in loud, busy colonies. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Gentoo penguins on coastal rocks at Hannah Point, Livingston Island Rocky shores and cold seas give penguins safe nesting sites near rich fishing grounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-core-range-01-1200.webp Group of penguins on grassy Falkland Islands coastline Some penguin species breed as far north as the Galápagos Islands near the equator. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-diet-01-1200.webp Gentoo penguin swimming underwater, wings held out like flippers A gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) pursuit-dives underwater; penguins chase and catch fish, krill, and squid this way. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-family-01-1200.webp Emperor penguin adults with a juvenile on Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Many penguin parents share duties guarding chicks and finding food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Penguin leaping porpoise-style out of Antarctic ocean water Penguins can burst out of the water and land on ice—a move called porpoising. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-habitat-01-1200.webp Gentoo penguins on rocky Antarctic peninsula shoreline at Brown Bluff Penguins nest on rocky coasts, ice shelves, and sub-Antarctic islands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-hero-01-1200.webp Close view of a single emperor penguin standing on Antarctic sea ice An emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), the tallest penguin species, stands on Antarctic sea ice with its colony behind. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-range-01-1200.webp World map shading the Southern Hemisphere range of the penguin family Range map of the penguin family: all wild penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere, from Antarctica north to the Galápagos. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/penguin/web/penguin-size-01-1200.webp King penguin standing upright showing full body height on grass 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 A mother peregrine falcon feeding her four fluffy white chicks in a nest Peregrine falcon chicks, called eyases, are born covered in fluffy white down. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-closeup-01-1200.webp Detailed close-up of a peregrine falcon's head showing its yellow beak and keen black eyes Their large eyes are specially protected by a third eyelid to help them see clearly during fast flights. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-core-baby-01-1200.webp A young peregrine falcon chick learning to stand in its rocky nest Chicks grow rapidly and are ready to fly about 40 days after hatching. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-core-diet-01-1200.webp A peregrine falcon on a post looking around after feeding They require high-protein diets to maintain their high-energy flight style. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-core-family-01-1200.webp A peregrine falcon calling out from its perch Falcons guard their nesting territories aggressively against other birds of prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-core-habitat-01-1200.webp A peregrine falcon perched on a rocky ledge High cliff ledges protect their nests from land predators like foxes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-core-range-01-1200.webp A peregrine falcon gliding effortlessly in search of prey Their long-distance migrations are among the longest of any North American bird. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-diet-01-1200.webp A peregrine falcon scanning its surroundings from a branch while holding a freshly caught bird As carnivores, peregrine falcons hunt other birds, catching them mid-air in high-speed dives. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-family-01-1200.webp Two peregrine falcons perched near each other on a high ledge Falcons mate for life and return to the same nesting site, called an eyrie, every year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-fun-fact-01-1200.webp A peregrine falcon in mid-flight diving like a missile When diving for prey, they fold their wings and tuck their legs, acting like an aerodynamic missile. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-habitat-01-1200.webp A peregrine falcon perched high on a rocky cliff face overlooking Cape Town They live in open habitats, nesting on high cliffs, mountains, and even skyscrapers in cities. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-hero-01-1200.webp A peregrine falcon perched majestically on a branch, showing its slate-grey back and barred breast The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal in the world, capable of diving at over 200 mph. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-range-01-1200.webp A peregrine falcon soaring with wings spread wide in a bright blue sky Peregrine falcons are found on every continent except Antarctica, making them one of the most widespread birds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/peregrine-falcon/web/peregrine-falcon-size-01-1200.webp A peregrine falcon perched, displaying its full body and tail length 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 Museum reconstruction of a platypus nest of leaves holding a small egg Platypuses are egg-laying mammals; this museum reconstruction shows the leaf nest and eggs of a breeding burrow. Live puggles stay hidden underground and are almost never photographed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a platypus bill and face at the water surface A platypus uses its rubbery bill to detect prey underwater with electric signals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-core-baby-01-1200.webp Adult platypus at the water surface Females lay one to three leathery eggs and, after hatching, nurse the puggles on milk that seeps through the skin—there are no teats. Young remain in the burrow for months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-core-diet-01-1200.webp Platypus diving underwater to search for prey They close their eyes and ears underwater and rely on their bill to find food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-core-family-01-1200.webp Adult platypus swimming Outside the brief breeding season platypuses live alone, each defending a stretch of river; mothers and young are hidden away in burrows. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Platypus swimming along a forested river in Queensland Healthy riverbanks with burrows and clean water are essential for platypus survival. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-core-range-01-1200.webp Platypus in an Australian freshwater stream Pollution, drought, and habitat damage threaten platypus populations in some rivers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-diet-01-1200.webp Platypus foraging underwater along a gravel streambed with small fish nearby A platypus forages along the streambed; it closes its eyes and ears underwater and finds insect larvae, worms, and shrimp by touch and electroreception. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-family-01-1200.webp A single platypus swimming in a forest river Platypuses are solitary: a female raises her young alone in a riverbank burrow, so adults are almost always seen singly rather than in family groups. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Platypus swimming with bill above the water Male platypuses have venomous spurs on their hind legs used during fights. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-habitat-01-1200.webp Platypus in a clear forest river in eastern Australia Platypuses live along freshwater rivers, streams, and lakes in eastern Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-hero-01-1200.webp Duck-billed platypus swimming at the water surface Platypuses are unusual egg-laying mammals with bills, webbed feet, and waterproof fur. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-range-01-1200.webp Map of Australia shading the platypus range along the eastern states and Tasmania Range map: platypuses live in freshwater along eastern Australia and Tasmania, with an introduced population on Kangaroo Island. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/platypus/web/platypus-size-01-1200.webp Platypus showing streamlined body and webbed feet Adult platypuses are about 1 to 2 feet long and weigh 2 to 5 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/poison-dart-frog https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/poison-dart-frog/web/poison-dart-frog-baby-01-1200.webp Small dyeing poison dart frog resting on a green leaf After metamorphosis, tiny froglets keep the bold warning colors of adults. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/poison-dart-frog/web/poison-dart-frog-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of blue poison dart frog skin pattern and dark eyes Bright aposematic colors warn predators that the frog’s skin carries toxins. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/poison-dart-frog/web/poison-dart-frog-core-baby-01-1200.webp Compact dyeing dart frog representing post-metamorphosis froglet stage Froglets leave bromeliad pools only after legs and lungs are ready. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/poison-dart-frog/web/poison-dart-frog-core-diet-01-1200.webp Yellow-backed poison dart frog on moss suitable for hunting small arthropods Leaf-litter ants and mites supply both food and toxin precursors. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/poison-dart-frog/web/poison-dart-frog-core-family-01-1200.webp Patricia morph dyeing poison dart frog showing parental-care species form Males stay with the clutch and later ferry tadpoles one by one to water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/poison-dart-frog/web/poison-dart-frog-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Altitude tropical rainforest habitat near Saül in French Guiana Humid rainforest litter and plant axils create microhabitats for dart frogs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/poison-dart-frog/web/poison-dart-frog-core-range-01-1200.webp Dyeing poison dart frog representing the Guiana Shield species complex The species is endemic to humid forests of Suriname, French Guiana, Guyana, and Brazil. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/poison-dart-frog/web/poison-dart-frog-diet-01-1200.webp Yellow-backed dyeing poison dart frog perched on a mossy branch Wild poison dart frogs hunt tiny ants, mites, and other forest litter arthropods. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/poison-dart-frog/web/poison-dart-frog-family-01-1200.webp Dyeing poison dart frog beside another dart frog species in a terrarium Males often care for eggs and carry tadpoles to water-filled bromeliads. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/poison-dart-frog/web/poison-dart-frog-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Highly patterned dyeing poison dart frog clinging to vegetation Wild toxicity comes from alkaloids in the ants and mites these frogs eat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/poison-dart-frog/web/poison-dart-frog-habitat-01-1200.webp Dense tropical rainforest canopy and understory in French Guiana Poison dart frogs live in humid Guiana Shield rainforests near streams and leaf litter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/poison-dart-frog/web/poison-dart-frog-hero-01-1200.webp Blue poison dart frog with bright blue skin and black spots on a leaf The dyeing poison dart frog includes the famous blue azureus morph. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/poison-dart-frog/web/poison-dart-frog-range-01-1200.webp Lowland tropical rainforest habitat in French Guiana Dendrobates tinctorius ranges across the Guiana Shield of northeastern South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/poison-dart-frog/web/poison-dart-frog-size-01-1200.webp Poison dart frog showing its compact body length on a person's hand 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 mother walking across snowy tundra with two cubs Cubs leave the den in spring and stay with their mother for about two and a half years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up polar bear face with tongue visible A polar bear's keen sense of smell helps it find seals beneath the snow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-core-baby-01-1200.webp Polar bear mother lying on snow with her cub beside her Cubs learn to walk on ice and follow their mother across the frozen ocean. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-core-diet-01-1200.webp Polar bear crossing broken pack ice near the polar ice cap A polar bear crosses drifting pack ice north of Svalbard; bears travel huge distances over the ice in search of seals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-core-family-01-1200.webp Two polar bears standing together on snow Mothers fiercely protect cubs and may go months without eating while nursing in a den. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Polar bears on sea ice in the high Arctic Sea ice is the main platform polar bears use to hunt seals and travel. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-core-range-01-1200.webp Polar bear swimming between ice floes in open water Polar bears are listed as Vulnerable because warming climate is melting their sea ice habitat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-diet-01-1200.webp Polar bear walking along the edge of open water on Arctic sea ice Polar bears hunt seals from the sea ice, patrolling the edges of open water and waiting beside breathing holes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-family-01-1200.webp Mother polar bear with cub on Arctic ice A mother polar bear teaches her cubs how to survive on sea ice. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Polar bear swimming in open Arctic water Polar bears are strong swimmers and may cross miles of open ocean between ice floes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-habitat-01-1200.webp Polar bear standing on frozen sea ice Polar bears depend on Arctic sea ice to travel and hunt seals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-hero-01-1200.webp Polar bear walking on sea ice in the Arctic Polar bears are huge Arctic hunters built for life on sea ice. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-range-01-1200.webp World map with the polar bear's circumpolar Arctic range shaded Range map: polar bears live right around the Arctic—across Canada, Greenland, Svalbard, northern Russia, and Alaska. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/polar-bear/web/polar-bear-size-01-1200.webp Adult male polar bear jumping across pack ice near Svalbard Adult male polar bears can weigh over 1,500 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/porcupine https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/porcupine/web/porcupine-baby-01-1200.webp Young porcupette bristling its quills in defensive posture A baby porcupine is called a porcupette and is born with soft quills that harden within hours. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/porcupine/web/porcupine-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of porcupine face, whiskers, and front claws Strong claws and a stout body help porcupines climb trees despite their heavy quills. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/porcupine/web/porcupine-core-baby-01-1200.webp Baby North American porcupine standing on a log Porcupettes can climb soon after birth and follow their mother for several months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/porcupine/web/porcupine-core-diet-01-1200.webp North American porcupine feeding on plant material In winter, porcupines survive mainly on bark, twigs, and evergreen needles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/porcupine/web/porcupine-core-family-01-1200.webp Alert North American porcupine facing the camera in wetland scrub After mating, a female raises her single porcupette alone without help from the male. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/porcupine/web/porcupine-core-habitat-01-1200.webp North American porcupine climbing a tree trunk in forest habitat Despite their bulk, North American porcupines are agile climbers that feed high in the canopy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/porcupine/web/porcupine-core-range-01-1200.webp North American porcupine in Forillon National Park Quebec Canada and Alaska hold some of the densest populations across the species' northern range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/porcupine/web/porcupine-diet-01-1200.webp North American porcupine eating grass and clover In warm months porcupines eat grasses, leaves, buds, and other soft plant foods. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/porcupine/web/porcupine-family-01-1200.webp Two North American porcupines climbing together in Quebec Porcupines are usually solitary, though mother and young may stay near each other for months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/porcupine/web/porcupine-fun-fact-01-1200.webp North American porcupine curled on pine-needle ground with its quills raised Porcupines cannot shoot their quills, but barbed tips lodge easily in an attacker that gets too close. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/porcupine/web/porcupine-habitat-01-1200.webp North American porcupine resting high in a forest tree Porcupines spend much of their time in trees across northern forests of Canada and the United States. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/porcupine/web/porcupine-hero-01-1200.webp North American porcupine showing its head and quill-covered body A North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum); its body and tail carry thousands of sharp, barbed quills. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/porcupine/web/porcupine-range-01-1200.webp Wild North American porcupine beside a dirt road in Connecticut forest The species ranges from Alaska and Canada through much of the western and northeastern United States. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/porcupine/web/porcupine-size-01-1200.webp Full-body North American porcupine showing chunky build and quills 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 A protective frothy brown praying mantis ootheca attached to a twigs Baby mantises hatch from a hard, protective egg case called an ootheca. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a praying mantis's face showing large compound eyes and antennae A mantis has large eyes and a flexible neck that allows it to turn its head 180 degrees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-core-baby-01-1200.webp A tiny newly hatched mantis nymph climbing a green plant stem Hundreds of tiny nymphs hatch from a single ootheca in spring. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-core-diet-01-1200.webp A praying mantis waiting patiently on a twig to strike They are ambush predators, standing motionless until prey comes close. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-core-family-01-1200.webp A praying mantis turning its head to look directly at the camera European mantises are solitary animals and defend their hunting territory. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-core-habitat-01-1200.webp A green praying mantis standing alert on a leaf in a garden Meadows and gardens provide vegetation where mantises can wait for prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-core-range-01-1200.webp A brown praying mantis climbing green foliage They have successfully adapted to many climates worldwide. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-diet-01-1200.webp A praying mantis holding and eating a large cicada in its grasp As carnivores, mantises eat other insects and are excellent garden helpers by controlling pests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-family-01-1200.webp A tiny green praying mantis nymph resting on a stem Young mantises, or nymphs, look just like adults but are much smaller and lack wings. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Praying mantis camouflaged among green leaves and stems Mantises use camouflage to hide from birds and frogs, as well as to sneak up on prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-habitat-01-1200.webp Praying mantis blending in with dry grasses in its natural grassland habitat They live in warm grasslands, meadows, and gardens where they can easily blend in. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-hero-01-1200.webp A close-up of a green praying mantis perched on a branch Praying mantises are named for their unique front legs, which they fold as if praying. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-range-01-1200.webp A brown praying mantis crawling upward on a thin twig Praying mantises can be found on several continents, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/praying-mantis/web/praying-mantis-size-01-1200.webp A green praying mantis showing its body length on a vertical flower bud Adult European mantises grow to about 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm) in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/proboscis-monkey https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/proboscis-monkey/web/proboscis-monkey-baby-01-1200.webp Infant proboscis monkey with a dark face and small nose Infants are born with a blue face and a small upturned nose that grows with age. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/proboscis-monkey/web/proboscis-monkey-closeup-01-1200.webp Close portrait of a male proboscis monkey's large nose The male's pendulous nose can exceed 10 cm and amplifies his honking calls. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/proboscis-monkey/web/proboscis-monkey-core-diet-01-1200.webp Proboscis monkey among leaves The pot-bellied look comes from a large, chambered stomach that ferments leaves like a cow's. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/proboscis-monkey/web/proboscis-monkey-core-family-01-1200.webp Proboscis monkey hanging by its arms while crossing a rope bridge Harem groups travel together, and bachelor males form separate all-male bands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/proboscis-monkey/web/proboscis-monkey-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Proboscis monkey in dense riverine forest canopy Tidal mangrove and riverside forest supply the young leaves that dominate the diet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/proboscis-monkey/web/proboscis-monkey-core-range-01-1200.webp Proboscis monkey in riverside vegetation Endangered and declining, the species depends on protected coastal and riverine forests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/proboscis-monkey/web/proboscis-monkey-diet-01-1200.webp Proboscis monkey holding and eating a leaf A specialized folivore, the proboscis monkey eats young leaves and unripe fruit, avoiding sugary ripe fruit that ferments dangerously. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/proboscis-monkey/web/proboscis-monkey-family-01-1200.webp Female proboscis monkey holding an infant Groups are usually one male with several females and young, sometimes gathering at night by the river. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/proboscis-monkey/web/proboscis-monkey-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Proboscis monkey sitting in a riverside tree Proboscis monkeys are strong swimmers with partly webbed feet and will drop into rivers to escape predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/proboscis-monkey/web/proboscis-monkey-habitat-01-1200.webp Proboscis monkey in riverside forest along a river Proboscis monkeys live in mangrove, swamp, and riverine forest, rarely far from water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/proboscis-monkey/web/proboscis-monkey-hero-01-1200.webp Male proboscis monkey with a large pendulous nose and reddish coat The proboscis monkey is a Borneo endemic; mature males grow a large drooping nose. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/proboscis-monkey/web/proboscis-monkey-range-01-1200.webp Proboscis monkey in trees beside a river The species is found only on Borneo, shared by Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/proboscis-monkey/web/proboscis-monkey-size-01-1200.webp Male proboscis monkey perched in a tree with a very long tail The long tail nearly equals the head-and-body length and helps balance the monkey in the canopy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/pronghorn https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pronghorn/web/pronghorn-baby-01-1200.webp Young pronghorn fawn standing in prairie grass A newborn pronghorn is called a fawn and hides quietly in tall grass. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pronghorn/web/pronghorn-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up pronghorn face with large eyes and horns Huge eyes give pronghorns nearly panoramic vision across open plains. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pronghorn/web/pronghorn-core-baby-01-1200.webp Pronghorn fawn crouching low in prairie vegetation Hiding and silence protect fawns better than speed in their first days. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pronghorn/web/pronghorn-core-diet-01-1200.webp Several pronghorns grazing with hills in the background Forbs and sagebrush often matter more than pure grass in a pronghorn diet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pronghorn/web/pronghorn-core-family-01-1200.webp Pronghorn doe standing closely with her fawn A doe may birth twins, and both stay cryptic until strong enough to run. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pronghorn/web/pronghorn-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Pronghorn does grazing across short-grass prairie Open grassland lets pronghorns see predators early and escape at high speed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pronghorn/web/pronghorn-core-range-01-1200.webp Pronghorn standing alert in Oregon sagebrush habitat Today pronghorns hold strongholds on western grasslands and sagebrush flats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pronghorn/web/pronghorn-diet-01-1200.webp Pronghorn buck grazing with head lowered to grass Pronghorns are herbivores that browse sagebrush, forbs, and tender grasses. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pronghorn/web/pronghorn-family-01-1200.webp Adult pronghorn standing near its young fawn Does return often to nurse, then leave fawns hidden from coyotes and eagles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pronghorn/web/pronghorn-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Pronghorn fawn mid-leap across prairie grass Even young pronghorns can outrun most predators once they start running. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pronghorn/web/pronghorn-habitat-01-1200.webp Pronghorn herd migrating through open Idaho grassland Pronghorns need wide open grasslands and sagebrush to spot danger and run. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pronghorn/web/pronghorn-hero-01-1200.webp Adult pronghorn standing in Yellowstone grassland Pronghorns are the fastest land mammals in the Americas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pronghorn/web/pronghorn-range-01-1200.webp Pronghorn on open Wyoming prairie under big sky Wild pronghorns still range across prairies from Canada to northern Mexico. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pronghorn/web/pronghorn-size-01-1200.webp Full-body pronghorn doe showing slim legs and light build 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 Small guinea fowl pufferfish on a reef Young pufferfish drift in the ocean as larvae before settling on reefs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a guinea fowl pufferfish face and spots Pufferfish have beak-like teeth for crunching hard reef foods. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young guinea fowl pufferfish on a tropical reef After a drifting larval stage, young Guinea fowl pufferfish settle into reef habitat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-core-diet-01-1200.webp Guinea fowl pufferfish searching for food on a reef Strong jaws help them bite through sponges and shelled prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-core-family-01-1200.webp Guineafowl pufferfish swimming alone above the seabed, its dark body covered in white spots Guineafowl puffers live alone, meeting others mainly to spawn. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Guinea fowl pufferfish over tropical reef habitat Healthy coral reefs give pufferfish food, shelter, and places to hide. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-core-range-01-1200.webp Guinea fowl pufferfish in Galápagos reef waters Guinea fowl pufferfish occur on tropical reefs in the eastern Pacific, including the Galápagos Islands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-diet-01-1200.webp Guinea fowl pufferfish feeding on a reef Pufferfish eat algae, sponges, and small invertebrates on the reef. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-family-01-1200.webp Guinea fowl pufferfish swimming near reef cover Pufferfish usually live alone but may gather where food is plentiful. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Guinea fowl pufferfish with spotted dark color pattern Pufferfish can puff up with water to look too big for predators to swallow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-habitat-01-1200.webp Pufferfish swimming over a tropical coral reef Guinea fowl pufferfish live on coral reefs in the Pacific and Indian oceans. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-hero-01-1200.webp Guinea fowl pufferfish swimming over a coral reef Guinea fowl pufferfish are colorful reef fish that can puff up when threatened. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-range-01-1200.webp Guinea fowl pufferfish in eastern Pacific reef waters Guinea fowl pufferfish range from Mexico to the Galápagos and across the Indo-Pacific. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/pufferfish/web/pufferfish-size-01-1200.webp Guinea fowl pufferfish showing rounded body size Adult guinea fowl pufferfish can grow about 1 foot long. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/quokka https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/quokka/web/quokka-baby-01-1200.webp Mother quokka carrying a joey peeking from her pouch A quokka joey rides in the pouch for months before exploring nearby scrub. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/quokka/web/quokka-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a quokka face with rounded ears and dark eyes Short muzzle and mobile ears help quokkas listen for predators while browsing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/quokka/web/quokka-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young quokka joey visible beside its mother on Rottnest Joeys graduate from permanent pouch life to short ground trips, then full independence. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/quokka/web/quokka-core-diet-01-1200.webp Quokka standing near low vegetation suitable for browsing Leaves, grasses, and succulent stems supply water as well as calories. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/quokka/web/quokka-core-family-01-1200.webp Quokka mother with pouch joey showing macropod family care Outside mating and pouch care, adults often forage alone or in loose groups. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/quokka/web/quokka-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Quokka moving through coastal scrub habitat on Rottnest Island Dense shrubs give shade, shelter, and plant food on predator-free islands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/quokka/web/quokka-core-range-01-1200.webp Map highlighting remaining quokka populations in southwestern Australia Mainland numbers are patchy; islands hold some of the best-known populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/quokka/web/quokka-diet-01-1200.webp Quokka standing in dry scrub while browsing low plants Quokkas are herbivores that nibble grasses, leaves, stems, and island shrubs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/quokka/web/quokka-family-01-1200.webp Adult quokka with a joey together along a Rottnest sea wall Mothers raise a single joey at a time, keeping the young close as it leaves the pouch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/quokka/web/quokka-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Quokka facing the camera with a relaxed open-mouthed expression Their facial muscles create a smile-like look that made quokkas famous in tourist photos. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/quokka/web/quokka-habitat-01-1200.webp Jarrah forest landscape in southwestern Western Australia Mainland quokkas use dense southwestern forests and thickets where cover stays moist. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/quokka/web/quokka-hero-01-1200.webp Quokka sitting alert among shrubs on Rottnest Island Quokkas are small macropods famous for their calm, rounded faces on Rottnest Island. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/quokka/web/quokka-range-01-1200.webp Range map showing quokka distribution in southwestern Australia Quokkas are endemic to southwestern Australia, including Rottnest and nearby islands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/quokka/web/quokka-size-01-1200.webp Standing quokka showing cat-sized body and short thick tail 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 Young raccoon kits with an adult raccoon Baby raccoons called kits are born in spring and stay with their mother. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a raccoon face and front paws Raccoons have sensitive front paws that help them feel and grab food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young raccoon exploring forest floor Kits open their eyes after a few weeks and soon leave the den. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-core-diet-01-1200.webp Raccoon foraging for food near water They often wash food in water, which is how they got the name raccoon. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-core-family-01-1200.webp Raccoon mother with kits in wetland habitat Kits learn to climb and hunt by following their mother at night. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Raccoon in urban park woodland habitat Raccoons thrive in forests but also adapt to parks and neighborhoods. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-core-range-01-1200.webp Raccoon climbing in a tree far from its native range Raccoons introduced to other regions can become pests without natural predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-diet-01-1200.webp Raccoon holding food with its front paws while eating Raccoons eat fruit, nuts, insects, fish, and food they find near people. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-family-01-1200.webp Raccoon family group traveling together A mother raccoon may lead several kits while teaching them to find food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Raccoon exploring a garbage can in a city park Raccoons can open some trash containers and solve food puzzles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-habitat-01-1200.webp Raccoon beside water, handling food with its front paws Raccoons sometimes manipulate food in water, which increases tactile sensitivity in their front paws. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-hero-01-1200.webp Raccoon with black mask markings and ringed tail Raccoons are clever mammals known for their black mask and bushy ringed tail. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-range-01-1200.webp Common raccoon in natural woodland habitat Raccoons live from Canada and the United States south into Central America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/raccoon/web/raccoon-size-01-1200.webp Close view of a raccoon's face showing its black mask 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 Juvenile lionfish swimming above the reef A juvenile lionfish already carries the long fin rays and striped pattern seen in adults. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of Red Lionfish Red Lionfish close-up: venomous spines. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-core-baby-01-1200.webp Small juvenile lionfish in reef habitat at Lembeh, Indonesia After a brief pelagic larval phase, juvenile lionfish settle into reef habitat and begin hunting small prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-core-diet-01-1200.webp Red Lionfish feeding Recorded foods for Red Lionfish include small fish, shrimp, and crabs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-core-family-01-1200.webp Red lionfish swimming with fins fully extended Lionfish are solitary hunters but may gather where prey is abundant. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Red lionfish hovering beside dark reef rock with its fins fanned out Red Lionfish is recorded in marine, coral reef, and mangrove habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-core-range-01-1200.webp Close view of a red lionfish's banded head and spread pectoral fins Red Lionfish has a documented distribution that includes Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-diet-01-1200.webp Red lionfish facing the camera in open blue water, pectoral fins spread wide Red Lionfish is a carnivore that feeds on small fish and shrimp. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-family-01-1200.webp Red lionfish swimming above a sandy coral reef Lionfish often hover slowly above reefs while they search for small fish and shrimp. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Red Lionfish Lionfish use their broad fins to herd prey into tight spaces before striking. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-habitat-01-1200.webp Red lionfish seen head-on in blue water with all fins extended Red Lionfish inhabits marine and coral reef across Asia and Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-hero-01-1200.webp Red lionfish with long striped spines spread wide Lionfish raise their long venomous spines as a warning to predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-range-01-1200.webp Red lionfish hovering over reef rubble in the Bahamas, far outside its native range Native to the Indo-Pacific, red lionfish were released into the western Atlantic and now range from the US east coast through the Caribbean, where they have no natural predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/lionfish/web/lionfish-size-01-1200.webp Red lionfish with its venomous spines fanned out 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 Two red panda cubs perched in a tree in Langtang National Park, Nepal Red panda cubs stay in the nest and with their mother for months after birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a red panda face with reddish fur and white markings Red pandas have white face markings, pointed ears, and a special thumb-like wrist bone for gripping bamboo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young red panda cub resting on a mossy branch Red panda cubs stay with their mother for months after birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-core-diet-01-1200.webp Red panda feeding on bamboo leaves beside a wooden enclosure structure Red pandas eat mostly bamboo leaves and shoots, plus fruit and eggs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-core-family-01-1200.webp Red panda mother caring for cub beside branch shelter Red panda mothers provide close care while cubs are still small. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Red panda climbing tree in cool Himalayan forest habitat Red pandas live in temperate mountain forests with mossy trees and bamboo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-core-range-01-1200.webp Red panda moving through forest branches in Himalayan region Wild red pandas are found in fragmented mountain forests of the eastern Himalayas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-diet-01-1200.webp Red panda eating bamboo leaves Red pandas spend much of their day eating bamboo leaves and shoots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-family-01-1200.webp Two young red pandas in a tree in Langtang National Park, Nepal Young red pandas learn to climb and explore the forest under their mother's care. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Red panda perched on a mossy branch 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/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-habitat-01-1200.webp Red panda perched in a tree in its forest habitat Red pandas use trees for resting, escaping danger, and moving through mountain forests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-hero-01-1200.webp Red panda resting on a mossy branch in Langtang National Park, Nepal Wild red pandas live in cool, forested mountains where they climb and rest in trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-range-01-1200.webp Red panda in the Himalayan mountains Red pandas are native to cool mountain forests in the eastern Himalayas and nearby China. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-panda/web/red-panda-size-01-1200.webp Full-body view of a red panda showing its size and bushy tail 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://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog/web/red-eyed-tree-frog-baby-01-1200.webp Tiny red-eyed tree froglet with developing red eyes on a green leaf Young froglets hatch from eggs laid on leaves above forest pools. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog/web/red-eyed-tree-frog-closeup-01-1200.webp Extreme close-up of red-eyed tree frog showing vivid red eye and vertical pupil When threatened, the frog flashes its huge red eyes to startle predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog/web/red-eyed-tree-frog-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young red-eyed tree froglet with developing color on a green leaf Froglets leave the water after metamorphosis and climb into the canopy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog/web/red-eyed-tree-frog-core-diet-01-1200.webp Red-eyed tree frog perched ready to hunt insects in Costa Rica At night they hunt crickets, moths, flies, and other small insects. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog/web/red-eyed-tree-frog-core-family-01-1200.webp Clutch of red-eyed tree frog eggs in jelly on a leaf above water Pairs leave egg clutches on leaves overhanging pools where tadpoles will drop. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog/web/red-eyed-tree-frog-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Red-eyed tree frog on a leaf at night in Costa Rican rainforest These frogs live in humid lowland rainforests from Mexico south to Colombia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog/web/red-eyed-tree-frog-core-range-01-1200.webp Wild red-eyed tree frog near Tortuguero representing the species range The species ranges through humid forests from southern Mexico to northwestern Colombia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog/web/red-eyed-tree-frog-diet-01-1200.webp Red-eyed tree frog with mouth open showing pale belly while perched on branch These carnivorous frogs hunt crickets, moths, and flies at night in the forest canopy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog/web/red-eyed-tree-frog-family-01-1200.webp Cluster of red-eyed tree frog eggs on a leaf above water Females lay eggs on leaves overhanging water so tadpoles can drop into ponds below. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog/web/red-eyed-tree-frog-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Recently metamorphosed red-eyed tree frog with tail stub on a green leaf Tadpoles metamorphose into tiny froglets with full red eyes in just a few weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog/web/red-eyed-tree-frog-habitat-01-1200.webp Red-eyed tree frog resting on a broad green leaf in tropical rainforest Red-eyed tree frogs live in humid tropical rainforests from Mexico to Colombia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog/web/red-eyed-tree-frog-hero-01-1200.webp Red-eyed tree frog with bright red eyes and green body clinging to a leaf The red-eyed tree frog is famous for its vivid red eyes and neon-green body. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog/web/red-eyed-tree-frog-range-01-1200.webp Range map showing red-eyed tree frog distribution across Central America This species ranges from southern Mexico through Central America into northwestern Colombia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/red-eyed-tree-frog/web/red-eyed-tree-frog-size-01-1200.webp Red-eyed tree frog perched on a plant stem showing full body length Adults grow to about 2 to 3 inches long — small enough to sit on a single leaf. 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 Baby ring-tailed lemur riding on its mother's back A lemur baby clings to its mother's belly, then rides on her back as it grows bigger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a ring-tailed lemur's face with bright orange eyes Big orange eyes and a black-and-white face help lemurs see and recognize each other. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-core-baby-01-1200.webp Mother ring-tailed lemur sitting with her young baby Lemur mothers care for their babies closely, and other troop members help watch them too. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-core-diet-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed lemur reaching for tamarind leaves to eat Lemurs use their hands to grab leaves, fruit, and flowers, and they also drink nectar. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-core-family-01-1200.webp Several ring-tailed lemurs grouped together Living in a troop helps lemurs stay safe, share warmth, and watch out for danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed lemur climbing among trees in a Madagascar reserve Forests give lemurs trees to climb, fruit to eat, and safe places to sleep at night. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-core-range-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed lemur standing alert in its habitat Ring-tailed lemurs are found only in southern and southwestern Madagascar, nowhere else on Earth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-diet-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed lemur feeding on tamarind leaves in a Madagascar forest Lemurs are omnivores, but they mostly eat fruit and leaves, especially from tamarind trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-family-01-1200.webp Group of ring-tailed lemurs resting close together Ring-tailed lemurs live in big groups called troops, often led by a top female. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed lemurs sitting up with arms out, sunbathing On cool mornings lemurs sit up and spread their arms to soak up the sun like little sunbathers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-habitat-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed lemur perched on a branch in a leafy tree Ring-tailed lemurs live only on Madagascar, in forests and spiny scrub in the south. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-hero-01-1200.webp Ring-tailed lemur sitting upright showing its black-and-white striped tail Ring-tailed lemurs are easy to spot thanks to their long, black-and-white ringed tails. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-range-01-1200.webp Small group of ring-tailed lemurs walking on the ground at Berenty, Madagascar Lemurs spend much of their time on the ground, traveling across their forest home in southern Madagascar. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ring-tailed-lemur/web/ring-tailed-lemur-size-01-1200.webp Full body view of a ring-tailed lemur with its long tail curled up 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://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/roadrunner/web/roadrunner-baby-01-1200.webp Young roadrunner bird with developing tail feathers in desert setting Roadrunner chicks hatch from eggs in low nests hidden in cactus or shrubs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/roadrunner/web/roadrunner-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of roadrunner head showing crest and strong beak A roadrunner's strong beak and quick legs make it a skilled desert predator. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/roadrunner/web/roadrunner-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young greater roadrunner chick with developing feathers Chicks hatch from eggs in low nests hidden in cactus or shrubs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/roadrunner/web/roadrunner-core-diet-01-1200.webp Greater roadrunner standing alert on stony desert ground They hunt lizards, snakes, insects, and small rodents on the ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/roadrunner/web/roadrunner-core-family-01-1200.webp Pair of greater roadrunners together in open desert habitat Mated pairs may stay together and defend a territory year-round. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/roadrunner/web/roadrunner-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Greater roadrunner standing in arid scrubland habitat Roadrunners live in desert scrub, grassland, and open woodland of the American Southwest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/roadrunner/web/roadrunner-core-range-01-1200.webp Greater roadrunner in open Texas landscape within its southwestern range Greater roadrunners range from California to Missouri and south into Mexico. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/roadrunner/web/roadrunner-diet-01-1200.webp Greater roadrunner watching the ground in Arizona desert scrub Roadrunners are carnivores that hunt lizards, snakes, insects, and small rodents. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/roadrunner/web/roadrunner-family-01-1200.webp Pair of greater roadrunners together in open habitat Roadrunner pairs may stay together and defend a territory year-round. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/roadrunner/web/roadrunner-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Roadrunner sprinting across desert ground with tail streaming behind Roadrunners rarely fly — they prefer to sprint on the ground to escape danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/roadrunner/web/roadrunner-habitat-01-1200.webp Roadrunner standing in arid scrubland habitat in California Roadrunner inhabits Sonoran Desert and Chihuahuan Desert across North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/roadrunner/web/roadrunner-hero-01-1200.webp Greater roadrunner perched among desert branches A greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) in desert scrub; these ground birds sprint after lizards and insects. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/roadrunner/web/roadrunner-range-01-1200.webp Range map of greater roadrunner across southwestern United States and Mexico Roadrunner occurs in the United States and Mexico, within North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/roadrunner/web/roadrunner-size-01-1200.webp Full-body greater roadrunner showing long tail and crest 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 Female ruby-throated hummingbird sitting in a tiny lichen-covered nest on a tree branch A female builds a tiny nest out of plant down, spider webs, and lichens to raise her chicks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a ruby-throated hummingbird hovering in Central Park showing needle-like beak Hummingbirds have a long, slender beak and a split tongue to drink nectar from deep flowers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-core-baby-01-1200.webp Female ruby-throated hummingbird tending to her nest in a tree The female hummingbird sits on her tiny nest, keeping the eggs safe and warm. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-core-diet-01-1200.webp Hummingbird hovering and drinking nectar from orange flowers Hummingbirds must drink nectar from hundreds of flowers daily to survive. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-core-family-01-1200.webp Male ruby-throated hummingbird visiting a backyard sugar-water feeder In residential areas, hummingbirds visit artificial feeders to find sugar water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Ruby-throated hummingbird visiting wildflower gardens in an Audubon sanctuary Audubon sanctuaries and gardens with native wildflowers provide ideal habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-core-range-01-1200.webp Female ruby-throated hummingbird hovering in mid-flight They migrate thousands of miles twice a year, breeding in the north and wintering in the south. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-diet-01-1200.webp Female ruby-throated hummingbird hovering next to a red flower sipping nectar Hummingbirds feed on sweet flower nectar and also catch tiny insects for protein. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-family-01-1200.webp Ruby-throated hummingbird hovering in front of a red tube-shaped hummingbird feeder Although solitary and territorial, multiple hummingbirds will visit the same food sources. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Ruby-throated hummingbird hovering with blurred wings showing flight dynamics Hummingbirds beat their wings up to 80 times per second, allowing them to fly backwards and upside down! https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-habitat-01-1200.webp Male ruby-throated hummingbird perched on top of a garden plant stake Ruby-throated hummingbirds are common in eastern North American forests, orchards, and gardens. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-hero-01-1200.webp Male ruby-throated hummingbird hovering, its red throat and green back catching the light Male ruby-throated hummingbirds are named for the iridescent red feathers on the throat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-range-01-1200.webp Ruby-throated hummingbird male perched on a twig in Quebec, Canada These birds spend summers in eastern North America and fly south to Central America for winter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/ruby-throated-hummingbird/web/ruby-throated-hummingbird-size-01-1200.webp Female ruby-throated hummingbird perched on a thin garden twig, showing its tiny size A ruby-throated hummingbird commonly weighs about 3 grams. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/saiga-antelope https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/saiga-antelope/web/saiga-antelope-baby-01-1200.webp Saiga females and calves gathered on a calving ground in Kazakhstan Females gather in May and give birth within a short synchronized calving period. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/saiga-antelope/web/saiga-antelope-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a Russian saiga showing its downward-pointing nose A large internal nasal chamber conditions air before it reaches the lungs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/saiga-antelope/web/saiga-antelope-core-baby-01-1200.webp Newborn saiga calf lying concealed in spring grass Young females can reproduce during their first year, and mature females commonly bear twins. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/saiga-antelope/web/saiga-antelope-core-diet-01-1200.webp Saiga antelopes feeding among sparse steppe plants A broad plant diet allows herds to use dry and salty vegetation across semi-desert ranges. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/saiga-antelope/web/saiga-antelope-core-family-01-1200.webp Multiple saiga antelopes traveling together across the steppe Herd membership changes as animals respond to forage, weather, calving and the winter rut. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/saiga-antelope/web/saiga-antelope-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Saiga herd spread across flat dry grassland in Kazakhstan Fences, roads and railways can block the flexible routes saigas use to reach seasonal pasture. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/saiga-antelope/web/saiga-antelope-core-range-01-1200.webp Mongolian saiga standing in arid desert-steppe The recovering global population remains vulnerable to disease, poaching and loss of migration corridors. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/saiga-antelope/web/saiga-antelope-diet-01-1200.webp Saiga antelope grazing among low steppe vegetation Saigas eat grasses, forbs, saltworts, sagebrush and other dry steppe plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/saiga-antelope/web/saiga-antelope-family-01-1200.webp Group of saiga antelopes moving together across open steppe Saiga groups merge into large, fluid herds that track rain, forage and seasonal conditions. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/saiga-antelope/web/saiga-antelope-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Male saiga antelopes confronting one another during the rut Horned males defend groups of females during the winter rut and may be badly injured in fights. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/saiga-antelope/web/saiga-antelope-habitat-01-1200.webp Saiga antelope crossing open steppe in western Kazakhstan Saigas depend on broad, open steppe and semi-desert with unobstructed seasonal movement routes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/saiga-antelope/web/saiga-antelope-hero-01-1200.webp Wild saiga antelope standing at a waterhole with its enlarged nose visible The saiga's flexible nose filters summer dust and warms freezing winter air. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/saiga-antelope/web/saiga-antelope-range-01-1200.webp Map of saiga populations and migration routes across Central Asia Saiga populations survive in Kazakhstan, Russia, Mongolia and Uzbekistan. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/saiga-antelope/web/saiga-antelope-size-01-1200.webp Saiga antelope standing on open steppe Saiga stand about 60 to 80 cm at the shoulder, built light for long migrations across the steppe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/salmon https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-baby-01-1200.webp Young Atlantic salmon smolts in water Young salmon called smolts prepare to leave rivers for the ocean. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of an adult Atlantic salmon head in water Salmon can smell their home river from far out in the ocean. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-core-baby-01-1200.webp Atlantic salmon pre-smolt swimming in freshwater habitat Young salmon transform into smolts before leaving rivers for the ocean. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-core-diet-01-1200.webp Juvenile Atlantic salmon resting beside a submerged log Young salmon eat insects and tiny animals while living in freshwater. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-core-family-01-1200.webp Atlantic salmon eggs with visible developing eyes Salmon begin life as eggs buried in clean river gravel before hatching into tiny larvae. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Sunlit gravel stream habitat for Atlantic salmon Cold, oxygen-rich rivers with gravel beds are essential for salmon eggs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-core-range-01-1200.webp Salmon leaping through a waterfall during migration Migrating salmon must clear waterfalls, dams, and other barriers to reach spawning rivers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-diet-01-1200.webp Young Atlantic salmon parr among stream cobbles Young salmon feed on insects and tiny animals while sheltering among river stones. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-family-01-1200.webp Young salmon parr in a stream Salmon eggs hatch in gravel nests and young fish grow in freshwater. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Salmon leaping through white water at a waterfall Adult salmon return to the same rivers where they hatched to spawn. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-habitat-01-1200.webp Clear gravel river habitat used by Atlantic salmon Atlantic salmon need cold, clean rivers with gravel beds for spawning and young fish. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-hero-01-1200.webp Adult Atlantic salmon swimming in water Atlantic salmon hatch in rivers, migrate to the ocean, and return to freshwater to spawn. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-range-01-1200.webp Atlantic salmon in open water habitat Atlantic salmon live in the North Atlantic Ocean and spawn in rivers of Europe and North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/salmon/web/salmon-size-01-1200.webp Adult Atlantic salmon showing full silver body length Adult Atlantic salmon can grow more than 3 feet long and weigh over 30 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sand-cat https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sand-cat/web/sand-cat-baby-01-1200.webp Young sand cat kitten with sandy-colored fur Sand cat kittens are born in burrows and stay hidden from desert predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sand-cat/web/sand-cat-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of sand cat face with wide-set ears and pale eyes Broad furry paws and thick fur protect sand cats from hot and cold desert extremes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sand-cat/web/sand-cat-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young sand cat kitten with pale fur in desert setting Kittens are born in burrows and stay hidden from predators for their first weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sand-cat/web/sand-cat-core-diet-01-1200.webp Sand cat sitting on a log, ears turned forward They hunt rodents, birds, reptiles, and insects under cover of darkness. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sand-cat/web/sand-cat-core-family-01-1200.webp Sand cat with thick sandy coat adapted for desert life Sand cats are mostly solitary, though females raise kittens alone in burrows. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sand-cat/web/sand-cat-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Wild sand cat at night among low desert scrub in Western Sahara Sand cats live in true desert — sandy and stony plains where daytime ground temperatures make a burrow essential. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sand-cat/web/sand-cat-core-range-01-1200.webp Sand cat curled asleep on a raised shelf in a zoo enclosure Sand cats are so hard to find in the wild that much of what is known about them — and most photographs — comes from zoo animals and captive-breeding programmes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sand-cat/web/sand-cat-diet-01-1200.webp Wild sand cat crouched low among sparse desert plants Sand cats hunt gerbils, jerboas, lizards and insects, digging prey out of the sand with rapid strokes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sand-cat/web/sand-cat-family-01-1200.webp Sand cat with thick fur coat adapted for cold desert nights Sand cats are mostly solitary but females raise kittens alone in burrows. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sand-cat/web/sand-cat-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Sand cat geographic range across desert regions of Africa and Asia Sand cats can survive without free-standing water, getting moisture from prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sand-cat/web/sand-cat-habitat-01-1200.webp Sand cat resting on sandy ground in desert environment Sand cats live in sandy and stony deserts from the Sahara to Central Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sand-cat/web/sand-cat-hero-01-1200.webp Sand cat with pale sandy fur and large ears A sand cat (Felis margarita), a small pale desert cat with a broad head and large ears. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sand-cat/web/sand-cat-range-01-1200.webp Distribution map of sand cat range across desert regions Sand cats range across the Sahara, Arabian Desert, and deserts of Central Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sand-cat/web/sand-cat-size-01-1200.webp Sand cat showing small compact body size on sandy substrate Sand cats weigh only 3 to 7 pounds — smaller than most pet cats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/parrot https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-baby-01-1200.webp Scarlet macaw at a nest box Macaw chicks hatch in tree cavities and depend on parents for months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a scarlet macaw head and hooked beak Their strong hooked beaks crack open hard nuts and seeds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young scarlet macaw with shorter tail feathers Young macaws stay with their parents until they learn to find food alone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-core-diet-01-1200.webp Scarlet macaw eating while gripping a branch They use their feet like hands to hold food while they eat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-core-family-01-1200.webp Two scarlet macaws perched side by side Both parents help feed and protect their chicks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Scarlet macaw perched among tropical vegetation Old trees with hollow trunks are essential for macaw nesting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-core-range-01-1200.webp Scarlet macaws scattered through the canopy of a rainforest at dawn Scarlet macaws range from southern Mexico to Amazonian Brazil, wherever tall forest still stands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-diet-01-1200.webp Scarlet macaw feeding while perched on a branch Macaws eat fruits, nuts, seeds, and flowers found in the forest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-family-01-1200.webp Pair of scarlet macaws perched together Macaw pairs often stay together and may use the same nest year after year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Scarlet macaw flying with wings spread wide Macaws can fly long distances and call loudly across the rainforest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-habitat-01-1200.webp Scarlet macaw in lush tropical forest habitat Macaws live in tropical rainforests and fly above the forest canopy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-hero-01-1200.webp Scarlet macaw perched in Amazon rainforest habitat Scarlet macaws are large, colorful parrots of Central and South American rainforests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-range-01-1200.webp Scarlet macaws flying along the Central American coast Scarlet macaws range from southern Mexico through Central America to the Amazon. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/parrot/web/parrot-size-01-1200.webp Scarlet macaw showing large body and long tail Scarlet macaws can grow more than 2 feet long including their tail feathers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/otter https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-baby-01-1200.webp Sea otter mother carrying a small pup A sea otter pup stays very close to its mother while she keeps it warm and safe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up sea otter face with whiskers and wet fur Sensitive whiskers help sea otters detect prey underwater. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-core-baby-01-1200.webp Very young sea otter pup floating at the surface A newborn sea otter pup floats because its fur traps so much air. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Sea otter face showing nose whiskers and dense fur Dense fur keeps cold ocean water away from a sea otter's skin. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-core-diet-01-1200.webp Sea otter holding shellfish on its chest Sea otters often break open shellfish while floating on their backs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-core-family-01-1200.webp Many sea otters floating together in a raft Rafts help sea otters rest near one another in moving water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Sea otter floating in shallow coastal habitat Sea otters depend on healthy coastal ecosystems close to shore. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-core-range-01-1200.webp Sea otter resting in cool Pacific coastal water Sea otters survive best where healthy kelp-rich coasts still provide food and shelter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-diet-01-1200.webp Sea otter eating crab while floating Sea otters eat shellfish and other marine animals while floating on the surface. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-family-01-1200.webp Group of sea otters resting together on the water Sea otters sometimes rest in floating groups called rafts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Sea otter using a rock tool while floating Some sea otters use rocks to open hard-shelled prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-habitat-01-1200.webp Sea otter resting among thick kelp Kelp forests give sea otters shelter and a place to anchor while resting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-hero-01-1200.webp Sea otter floating on its back in calm water Sea otters float on their backs and spend much of life near the coast. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-range-01-1200.webp Sea otter floating in cool Pacific coastal water Sea otters live along cold North Pacific coasts where food is plentiful. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/otter/web/otter-size-01-1200.webp Full-body sea otter stretched out on the water surface A sea otter has a long body, webbed feet, and dense fur instead of thick blubber. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sea-turtle https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-baby-01-1200.webp Tiny green sea turtle hatchling on sand Hatchlings scramble from the nest to the ocean soon after hatching. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up green sea turtle face underwater Sea turtles breathe air and have hard shells that protect their bodies. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-core-baby-01-1200.webp Green sea turtle hatchling crawling toward the ocean Many hatchlings face danger from birds, crabs, and fish before reaching adulthood. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-core-diet-01-1200.webp Very small green sea turtle hatchling on beach sand Juveniles eat more animal food, but adults shift mostly to plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-core-family-01-1200.webp Dozens of green sea turtles hauled out together along a sandy shoreline Green turtles are solitary at sea but gather in numbers at basking beaches and nesting sites. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Green sea turtle swimming in open tropical ocean Coral reefs and seagrass beds provide food and shelter for young and adult turtles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-core-range-01-1200.webp Green sea turtle facing the camera beneath a reef overhang Green turtles range through tropical and subtropical seas worldwide, returning to the beach where they hatched to nest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-diet-01-1200.webp Green sea turtle feeding on seagrass underwater Adult green sea turtles mainly eat seagrass and algae. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-family-01-1200.webp Several green sea turtles resting together on a reef Sea turtles usually live alone but may gather where food is plentiful. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Green sea turtle swimming in sunlit ocean water Green sea turtles can travel thousands of miles across open ocean. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-habitat-01-1200.webp Green sea turtle swimming over reef and seagrass habitat Green sea turtles live in warm coastal oceans, reefs, and seagrass meadows. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-hero-01-1200.webp Green sea turtle swimming over a coral reef Green sea turtles are large ocean reptiles with paddle-shaped flippers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-range-01-1200.webp Green sea turtle resting on a tropical beach Green sea turtles live in tropical and subtropical oceans around the world. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sea-turtle/web/sea-turtle-size-01-1200.webp Large green sea turtle swimming showing shell and flippers 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 Small lined seahorse in underwater habitat Baby seahorses are called fry and are tiny when they leave the father's pouch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a lined seahorse face and curled tail A seahorse's curled tail can grip seagrass and coral to stay in place. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-core-baby-01-1200.webp Very small young lined seahorse Hundreds of tiny fry may swim out of the pouch when they are ready. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-core-diet-01-1200.webp Lined seahorse hunting tiny prey in the water They must eat constantly because they have no stomach to store food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-core-family-01-1200.webp Lined seahorse pair in coastal habitat Females deposit eggs into the male's brood pouch to develop. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Lined seahorse holding onto underwater vegetation Seagrass and coral give seahorses places to hide from currents and predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-diet-01-1200.webp Lined seahorse waiting to catch tiny prey Seahorses suck in tiny shrimp, plankton, and other small animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-family-01-1200.webp Pair of lined seahorses together on reef cover Male seahorses carry eggs in a brood pouch until the babies hatch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Lined seahorse camouflaged among underwater plants Seahorses are one of the only animals where males become pregnant. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-habitat-01-1200.webp Lined seahorse among seagrass and reef cover Lined seahorses live in seagrass beds, reefs, and sheltered coastal waters. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-hero-01-1200.webp Lined seahorse gripping algae with its tail underwater The lined seahorse anchors itself to seagrass and algae with a prehensile tail and waits for prey to drift past. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-range-01-1200.webp Lined seahorse in coastal Atlantic waters Lined seahorses live along the Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia to Brazil. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/seahorse/web/seahorse-size-01-1200.webp Lined seahorse showing small body size 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 standing over its large stick nest with two distinct eggs visible at its feet 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/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a secretarybird's head showing its hooked beak, orange eye mask and black crest feathers The hooked beak, long eyelashes and quill-like crest feathers make the head hard to mistake. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-core-baby-01-1200.webp A robust secretarybird standing tall near its nesting territory Chicks develop slowly on the treetop nest, exercising their long legs for many weeks before taking their first ambitious flights. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-core-diet-01-1200.webp Secretarybird actively hunting across the terrain of Camdeboo National Park They can walk over 30 kilometers in a single day, constantly scanning the grass for fleeing reptiles and insects. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-core-family-01-1200.webp An elegant secretarybird keeping watch over its savanna territory Both parents diligently share the responsibilities of incubating the eggs and regurgitating food for the growing chicks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Secretarybird striding through tall green savanna grass Intact savanna grassland is what supports the very large home ranges foraging secretarybirds need. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-core-range-01-1200.webp Secretarybird standing in dry grass with onlookers visible behind 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/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-diet-01-1200.webp Secretarybird actively capturing and swallowing a large locust on the savanna Renowned opportunistic predators, their diet includes insects, lizards, small mammals, and notoriously, venomous snakes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-family-01-1200.webp A bonded pair of secretarybirds foraging together in Amboseli National Park Monogamous pairs maintain extensive joint territories, often foraging near one another across the plains. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Secretarybird standing alert with its quill-like crest feathers elegantly arrayed 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/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-habitat-01-1200.webp Secretarybird striding confidently across the open African savanna They inhabit open grasslands, savannas, and shrublands, spending their days actively walking across the ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-hero-01-1200.webp Adult secretarybird standing alert with its black head crest and orange facial skin showing The secretarybird is a long-legged terrestrial bird of prey found only in Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-range-01-1200.webp Secretarybird standing in the rich grasslands of South Africa after a rainstorm Their extensive range spans across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal to Somalia and south to the Cape of Good Hope. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/secretarybird/web/secretarybird-size-01-1200.webp Secretarybird utilizing its powerful long crane-like legs to forcefully stomp on prey 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/serval https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/serval/web/serval-baby-01-1200.webp Young serval with soft spotted fur and oversized ears Females raise one to four kittens in hidden dens, and the young start hunting on their own within a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/serval/web/serval-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a serval's head showing large ears and facial markings The large, mobile ears pinpoint the faint rustle of prey, the serval's main hunting sense. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/serval/web/serval-core-diet-01-1200.webp Serval crouched low in grass while watching for prey Rodents dominate the diet, supplemented by birds, frogs, reptiles, and insects. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/serval/web/serval-core-family-01-1200.webp Serval balancing on a fallen tree trunk Each adult defends a home range, and neighbouring servals largely avoid one another outside breeding. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/serval/web/serval-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Serval in tall dry grass in an African reserve Wetland fringes and moist grasslands support the rodents that make up most of a serval's diet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/serval/web/serval-core-range-01-1200.webp Serval standing in short grass on the Serengeti plains Populations are healthiest in protected savanna reserves, where prey and cover remain intact. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/serval/web/serval-diet-01-1200.webp Serval standing alert with ears turned forward while hunting Servals hunt by sound, listening for rodents in grass before leaping and pinning prey with the forepaws. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/serval/web/serval-family-01-1200.webp Serval walking alone across grassland Servals are solitary and territorial, marking ranges with scent and meeting mainly to breed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/serval/web/serval-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Serval walking through shallow water Servals readily wade and can leap over 2 metres straight up to swat birds out of the air. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/serval/web/serval-habitat-01-1200.webp Serval moving through open grassland Servals favour grasslands and wetland edges where tall grass and reeds hide abundant rodent prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/serval/web/serval-hero-01-1200.webp Serval standing in dry grass with tall ears and a spotted coat The serval is a slender African cat with the longest legs and largest ears relative to body size of any cat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/serval/web/serval-range-01-1200.webp Serval in open Serengeti grassland The serval ranges widely across sub-Saharan Africa, absent mainly from dense rainforest and true desert. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/serval/web/serval-size-01-1200.webp Full body side view of a serval showing its long legs Servals stand about 54 to 62 cm at the shoulder and weigh roughly 9 to 18 kilograms. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/shoebill https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-baby-01-1200.webp Young juvenile shoebill showing early plumage development Shoebill chicks have downy feathers and grow rapidly, dependent on their parents for food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-closeup-01-1200.webp Striking close-up of a shoebill's head, keen yellow eyes, and massive hooked beak The tip of their formidable bill features a sharp hook used to grip and dispatch slippery prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-core-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile shoebill developing its mature grey feathers Young shoebills have darker plumage that slowly turns bluish-grey as they mature. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-core-diet-01-1200.webp Shoebill standing patiently in shallow marsh water Lungfish comprise the vast majority of the shoebill's diet in the wild. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-core-family-01-1200.webp Adult shoebill standing tall guarding its territory Both parents aggressively defend their nest and share duties incubating the eggs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Shoebill stalking through papyrus reeds in a wetland Papyrus swamps provide perfect camouflage and abundant aquatic prey for the shoebill. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-core-range-01-1200.webp Shoebill standing among planted reeds in a zoo enclosure Wetland habitat loss and disturbance pose significant conservation challenges for wild populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-diet-01-1200.webp Shoebill waiting motionless near shallow water for prey They are patient predators that stand motionless before plunging at lungfish, frogs, and snakes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-family-01-1200.webp Shoebill in its zoo enclosure representing social behavior Although mostly solitary, shoebills pair up during the breeding season to build large nests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Shoebill preening its feathers and displaying its flexible neck To stay cool in the hot sun, shoebills practice urohidrosis and flutter their gular pouch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-habitat-01-1200.webp Shoebill standing in dense marsh vegetation in East Africa Shoebills live in extensive, dense freshwater swamps and marshes of tropical East Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-hero-01-1200.webp Adult shoebill standing alert with its large shoe-shaped bill visible The shoebill is a large stork-like bird known for its heavy, clog-shaped bill. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-range-01-1200.webp Shoebill in Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Uganda Their core range spans across the wetlands of South Sudan, Uganda, and eastern D.R. Congo. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/shoebill/web/shoebill-size-01-1200.webp Full body shot of a tall shoebill showing its massive vertical standing height Adult shoebills can stand up to 5 feet (150 cm) tall with a wingspan over 7 feet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/short-beaked-echidna https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/short-beaked-echidna/web/short-beaked-echidna-baby-01-1200.webp Tiny hairless juvenile echidna, or puggle, held in a hand A young echidna is called a puggle; it hatches from a single egg and is reared in the mother's pouch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/short-beaked-echidna/web/short-beaked-echidna-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of an echidna's head, beak, and dense spines The beak houses the nostrils and mouth, while stiff spines are modified hairs used for defense. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/short-beaked-echidna/web/short-beaked-echidna-core-diet-01-1200.webp Short-beaked echidna nosing through soil and leaf litter while foraging Echidnas have no teeth and grind insects between hard pads at the base of the tongue. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/short-beaked-echidna/web/short-beaked-echidna-core-family-01-1200.webp Short-beaked echidna moving through grass and low vegetation Outside the breeding season echidnas live alone, ranging over overlapping home areas rather than defended territories. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/short-beaked-echidna/web/short-beaked-echidna-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Echidna crossing open ground in dry Australian woodland From alpine areas to arid country, echidnas persist wherever they can dig for prey and find shelter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/short-beaked-echidna/web/short-beaked-echidna-core-range-01-1200.webp Echidna in tall grass within an open Australian landscape Echidnas occur from sea level to over 1,600 metres, one of the broadest ranges of any Australian mammal. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/short-beaked-echidna/web/short-beaked-echidna-diet-01-1200.webp Short-beaked echidna extending its long tongue over a log The echidna laps up ants and termites with a long sticky tongue after breaking open nests with its claws. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/short-beaked-echidna/web/short-beaked-echidna-family-01-1200.webp Two short-beaked echidnas foraging side by side on the ground Echidnas are generally solitary and come together mainly during the breeding season, when several males may trail one female. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/short-beaked-echidna/web/short-beaked-echidna-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Echidna curled low to the ground showing a shield of spines When threatened, an echidna can wedge into cover or curl into a spiny ball; it is one of only five egg-laying mammal species. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/short-beaked-echidna/web/short-beaked-echidna-habitat-01-1200.webp Echidna foraging on a woodland track among dry grass and gravel Echidnas occupy forests, woodlands, grasslands, and deserts wherever ants and termites are common. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/short-beaked-echidna/web/short-beaked-echidna-hero-01-1200.webp Short-beaked echidna walking across leaf litter with spines raised The short-beaked echidna is a spiny, egg-laying monotreme found across most of Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/short-beaked-echidna/web/short-beaked-echidna-range-01-1200.webp Echidna standing in open grass in an Australian landscape The species ranges across Australia and southeastern New Guinea, the widest distribution of any native Australian mammal. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/short-beaked-echidna/web/short-beaked-echidna-size-01-1200.webp Short-beaked echidna resting on a log, showing its rounded spiny body Adults typically reach 30 to 45 cm in length and weigh between 2 and 7 kilograms. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sloth https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-baby-01-1200.webp Mother sloth carrying a baby on her belly Baby sloths cling to their mothers for months while learning which leaves are safe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a three-toed sloth face with dark eye mask Sloths have curved claws and a slow metabolism that matches their leafy diet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young three-toed sloth in rainforest vegetation Infants learn which trees to feed from by copying their mothers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-core-diet-01-1200.webp Three-toed sloth reaching for leaves while hanging in a tree Leaves are low in calories, so sloths move slowly to save energy. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-core-family-01-1200.webp Three-toed sloth resting among rainforest leaves Algae sometimes grows in sloth fur, helping them blend in with green leaves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Sloth resting among rainforest tree branches Rainforest canopy trees give sloths food, shade, and hiding places from predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-core-range-01-1200.webp Three-toed sloth in tropical forest canopy Forest clearing and road building make it harder for slow sloths to cross safely. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-diet-01-1200.webp Brown-throated three-toed sloth reaching for leaves in a tree Sloths live almost entirely on leaves — a diet so low in energy that digesting one meal can take a month. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-family-01-1200.webp Mother sloth with baby moving slowly along a branch Mother sloths carry infants through the canopy until young sloths can climb alone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Three-toed sloth hanging upside down from a tree Sloths descend to the ground only about once a week to defecate. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-habitat-01-1200.webp Three-toed sloth hanging from a rainforest tree branch Brown-throated sloths live in tropical rainforests from Honduras to Ecuador. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-hero-01-1200.webp Brown-throated three-toed sloth face with gentle expression Three-toed sloths are slow-moving tree mammals famous for hanging upside down. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-range-01-1200.webp Three-toed sloth in tropical forest habitat Brown-throated sloths range across Central America and northern South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth/web/sloth-size-01-1200.webp Adult three-toed sloth hanging from a branch showing body size Adult three-toed sloths are about 2 feet long and weigh 6 to 10 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sloth-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth-bear/web/sloth-bear-baby-01-1200.webp Young sloth bear cub with shaggy dark fur Females usually raise one or two cubs, keeping them in a den for their first weeks. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth-bear/web/sloth-bear-closeup-01-1200.webp Sloth bear head and long pale muzzle in profile Mobile lips, a long snout, and closable nostrils help the bear suck insects from their nests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth-bear/web/sloth-bear-core-diet-01-1200.webp Sloth bear foraging on the ground The loud suction of a feeding sloth bear can be heard from many metres away. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth-bear/web/sloth-bear-core-family-01-1200.webp Mother sloth bear and cub crossing open ground Outside the breeding season and family groups, adult sloth bears are largely solitary. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth-bear/web/sloth-bear-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Sloth bear with cubs in forest habitat Forests and rocky hills with termite mounds and fruiting trees provide year-round food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth-bear/web/sloth-bear-core-range-01-1200.webp Female sloth bear with a cub in dry habitat Listed as Vulnerable, the sloth bear is declining from habitat loss and conflict with people. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth-bear/web/sloth-bear-diet-01-1200.webp Sloth bear with its snout lowered to the ground A termite and ant specialist, it vacuums up insects through a gap in its front teeth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth-bear/web/sloth-bear-family-01-1200.webp Female sloth bear with a cub Mothers are attentive and defensive, staying with cubs for two to three years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth-bear/web/sloth-bear-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Sloth bear carrying a cub on its back Sloth bear mothers often carry their cubs on their backs, unusual among bears. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth-bear/web/sloth-bear-habitat-01-1200.webp Sloth bear in dry deciduous forest Sloth bears live in the forests and grasslands of India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth-bear/web/sloth-bear-hero-01-1200.webp Shaggy black sloth bear with a pale chest mark walking in dry forest The sloth bear is a shaggy, insect-eating bear of the Indian subcontinent. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth-bear/web/sloth-bear-range-01-1200.webp Sloth bear walking across open dry ground A distinct subspecies lives in Sri Lanka, part of the bear's fragmented South Asian range. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sloth-bear/web/sloth-bear-size-01-1200.webp Full body view of a male sloth bear Adults stand 60 to 90 cm at the shoulder; males weigh about 80 to 145 kg, females less. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snow-leopard https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-baby-01-1200.webp Snow leopard cub walking down a grassy slope in a zoo enclosure Snow Leopard young are known as cubs; reproduction can produce 2 to 3 cubs per litter. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-closeup-01-1200.webp Two snow leopards grooming each other on rocks in a zoo enclosure Snow Leopard close-up: thick spotted fur. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-core-baby-01-1200.webp Snow leopard cub standing beside its mother Snow leopard cubs are born after a gestation of roughly 90 to 100 days and remain with their mother while learning to hunt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-core-diet-01-1200.webp Two snow leopards resting close together on rock Recorded foods for Snow Leopard include blue sheep, himalayan tahr, and ibex. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-core-family-01-1200.webp Snow leopard portrait showing its pale rosetted coat Documented Snow Leopard behavior includes solitary, crepuscular activity, and territory marking. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Snow leopard lying behind the bars of a zoo enclosure Snow Leopard is recorded in mountain and alpine habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-core-range-01-1200.webp Close view of a snow leopard's face, pale grey fur and dark rosettes Snow Leopard has a documented distribution that includes China, Mongolia, and Nepal. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-diet-01-1200.webp Wild snow leopard among boulders in mountain hunting terrain Snow leopards hunt blue sheep, ibex, and other mountain animals, ambushing prey among the rocks and steep ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-family-01-1200.webp Snow leopard sitting on a scree slope in a zoo enclosure Snow Leopard behavior includes solitary and crepuscular activity. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Snow leopard walking through snow toward the camera, long tail trailing A snow leopard's tail is nearly as long as its body and acts like a scarf in the cold. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-habitat-01-1200.webp Wild snow leopard walking across a steep rocky mountain slope Snow leopards live in the high, rugged mountains of Central Asia—rocky slopes and cliffs, often between 3,000 and 4,500 m. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-hero-01-1200.webp Wild snow leopard standing on a rocky ridge with mountains behind A wild snow leopard (Panthera uncia) at Tost Mountain, Mongolia. Its smoky-grey, rosette-marked coat blends into bare rock. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-range-01-1200.webp World map with the snow leopard's range shaded across Central and South Asian mountains Range map: snow leopards live across the mountains of Central and South Asia—the Himalayas, Tibetan Plateau, and ranges through Mongolia and southern Russia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snow-leopard/web/snow-leopard-size-01-1200.webp Snow leopard sitting upright on scree with its mouth open Snow Leopard ranges from 3 feet to 4.5 feet in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/snowy-owl https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snowy-owl/web/snowy-owl-baby-01-1200.webp Fluffy grayish snowy owl chick standing upright Chicks hatch covered in soft down and darken before growing white adult feathers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snowy-owl/web/snowy-owl-closeup-01-1200.webp Close portrait of an adult male snowy owl with nearly pure white feathers Bright yellow eyes and dense facial feathers help them hunt in polar daylight. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snowy-owl/web/snowy-owl-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young female snowy owl with heavily barred white and gray plumage Immature plumage stays barred longer in females than in adult males. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snowy-owl/web/snowy-owl-core-diet-01-1200.webp Snowy owl perched on a bare ledge against clear sky Sharp hearing and sudden pounces help them catch rodents under thin snow cover. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snowy-owl/web/snowy-owl-core-family-01-1200.webp Young snowy owl chick with dense down looking toward the camera Breeding pairs raise large broods in peak lemming years on Arctic nesting grounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snowy-owl/web/snowy-owl-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Wild snowy owl perched among coastal dunes and winter sky Wintering birds favor windswept coasts, airports, and grasslands that mimic tundra. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snowy-owl/web/snowy-owl-core-range-01-1200.webp Snowy owl resting on open dunes during a winter irruption in the Netherlands Iruptive winters push hungry birds far south of their usual polar breeding grounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snowy-owl/web/snowy-owl-diet-01-1200.webp Snowy owl flying low over open tundra ground Snowy owls hunt by quartering low over open ground, taking mostly lemmings and voles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snowy-owl/web/snowy-owl-family-01-1200.webp Juvenile snowy owl with barred plumage sitting in an open Quebec field Parents feed nestlings on open tundra until young can hunt on their own. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snowy-owl/web/snowy-owl-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Snowy owl standing on sand dunes at Jones Beach in winter Unlike most owls, snowy owls often hunt in daylight during the Arctic summer. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snowy-owl/web/snowy-owl-habitat-01-1200.webp Snowy owl perched on an open wildlife refuge sign in South Dakota Outside the breeding season, snowy owls hunt open polar-like fields, coasts, and prairies. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snowy-owl/web/snowy-owl-hero-01-1200.webp Female snowy owl portrait showing white plumage with dark barring Females and young birds carry more dark barring than nearly pure-white adult males. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snowy-owl/web/snowy-owl-range-01-1200.webp World distribution map of the snowy owl breeding and winter range Snowy owls breed on Arctic tundra and wander south irruptively in some winters. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/snowy-owl/web/snowy-owl-size-01-1200.webp Snowy owl in flight with both wings fully spread Wingspan reaches about 1.4 m, and females outweigh males — this is the heaviest owl in North America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/south-american-coati https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/south-american-coati/web/south-american-coati-baby-01-1200.webp Young coati with a short ringed tail Females give birth to litters of two to seven young in a tree nest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/south-american-coati/web/south-american-coati-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a coati's long, flexible, upturned snout The long, mobile snout turns in many directions to probe crevices and soil for food. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/south-american-coati/web/south-american-coati-core-diet-01-1200.webp Coati foraging on the ground Double-jointed ankles let a coati climb down trunks headfirst to reach fallen fruit and prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/south-american-coati/web/south-american-coati-core-family-01-1200.webp Coatis moving together across open ground A band can include a dozen or more related females and their young. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/south-american-coati/web/south-american-coati-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Coati in a Brazilian national park Coatis are agile climbers and forage both in the trees and on the forest floor. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/south-american-coati/web/south-american-coati-core-range-01-1200.webp Coati standing alert Widespread and adaptable, the South American coati is listed as Least Concern. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/south-american-coati/web/south-american-coati-diet-01-1200.webp Coati rooting through leaf litter with its long snout An omnivore, it roots out invertebrates with its flexible snout and also eats fruit and small animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/south-american-coati/web/south-american-coati-family-01-1200.webp Adult coati with a young one Females and young live in noisy bands, while adult males are usually solitary. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/south-american-coati/web/south-american-coati-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Coati walking with its ringed tail held straight up Coatis hold their tails upright as a flag, helping band members keep sight of one another. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/south-american-coati/web/south-american-coati-habitat-01-1200.webp Coati in forest habitat Coatis range through the forests and woodlands of tropical and subtropical South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/south-american-coati/web/south-american-coati-hero-01-1200.webp South American coati with a long ringed tail foraging in the open The South American coati is a raccoon relative known for its long, upright ringed tail. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/south-american-coati/web/south-american-coati-range-01-1200.webp Coati standing in natural habitat The species ranges from Colombia and Venezuela south to northern Argentina and Uruguay. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/south-american-coati/web/south-american-coati-size-01-1200.webp Full body view of a coati with its long tail Head and body measure about 41 to 67 cm, with a tail nearly as long again. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/spotted-hyena https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-baby-01-1200.webp Dark-furred spotted hyena cub resting near its den Hyena cubs are born with black fur and grow up in safe underground dens. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a spotted hyena's face, rounded ears, and eyes Powerful jaws and big teeth let hyenas crush bones that other predators leave behind. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young spotted hyena cub sitting on a dirt track Cubs stay close to the den for months while the clan helps keep them safe. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-core-diet-01-1200.webp Spotted hyena feeding on small prey remains in the grass Strong jaws and teeth let a hyena eat meat and crack bones other animals leave behind. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-core-family-01-1200.webp Adult spotted hyena beside a young cub in the wild Young hyenas learn their clan's ranks and rules by watching the adults around them. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Spotted hyena in golden savanna grass at Tarangire, Tanzania Open grasslands give hyenas room to find prey and follow other hunting animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-core-range-01-1200.webp Spotted hyena crossing the Serengeti grassland in Tanzania Hyenas travel long distances across their home range to find food and water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-diet-01-1200.webp Spotted hyena walking across open savanna grass Spotted hyenas hunt most of what they eat, and their jaws crack bone that other carnivores leave behind. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-family-01-1200.webp Mother spotted hyena standing with her cub in the wild Spotted hyenas live in large family groups called clans that are led by females. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Group of spotted hyenas resting together in Ngorongoro, Tanzania Spotted hyenas 'laugh' with giggle-like calls that share excitement across the clan. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-habitat-01-1200.webp Spotted hyena walking through open savanna grass in Tanzania Spotted hyenas live across African savannas, woodlands, and dry country south of the Sahara. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-hero-01-1200.webp Spotted hyena standing alert in dry grassland in Namibia Spotted hyenas have sandy fur covered in dark spots and strong, sloping shoulders. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-range-01-1200.webp Spotted hyena on the open grassland of the Masai Mara, Kenya Spotted hyenas range widely across sub-Saharan Africa, from East Africa to the south. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/spotted-hyena/web/spotted-hyena-size-01-1200.webp Full body side view of a spotted hyena standing in Etosha 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://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sugar-glider/web/sugar-glider-baby-01-1200.webp Wild sugar glider on a eucalyptus branch at night Sugar gliders are marsupials: females carry tiny joeys in a pouch for about two months. Pouch young are seldom photographed, so a wild adult is shown here in eucalyptus. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sugar-glider/web/sugar-glider-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a male sugar glider face showing the forehead scent gland Males have a bald forehead patch that is a scent gland used to mark the nest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sugar-glider/web/sugar-glider-core-baby-01-1200.webp Five-month-old male sugar glider exploring outside the pouch stage Joeys leave the pouch after about two months and stay near the mother while learning to glide. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sugar-glider/web/sugar-glider-core-diet-01-1200.webp Sugar glider on a branch where it may seek sap and nectar Tree sap and flower nectar supply much of the sugar that gives the species its name. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sugar-glider/web/sugar-glider-core-family-01-1200.webp Sugar glider resting while showing social nest-box posture Group members groom each other and share nest hollows year-round. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sugar-glider/web/sugar-glider-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Sugar glider perched among rainforest leaves in Queensland Hollow-bearing trees in wet and dry forests provide daytime den sites. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sugar-glider/web/sugar-glider-core-range-01-1200.webp Sugar glider in Australian woodland part of its Oceania range Populations occur from eastern Australia through New Guinea and nearby islands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sugar-glider/web/sugar-glider-diet-01-1200.webp Sugar glider eating a mealworm held in its front paws Sugar gliders eat sap, nectar, pollen, insects, and other small prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sugar-glider/web/sugar-glider-family-01-1200.webp Two sugar gliders resting together on a forest branch Sugar gliders live in family groups that share tree-hollow nests. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sugar-glider/web/sugar-glider-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Sugar glider clinging to a tree trunk with gliding membrane partially visible A skin membrane called a patagium lets sugar gliders glide more than 150 feet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sugar-glider/web/sugar-glider-habitat-01-1200.webp Tall eucalyptus forest canopy in north Queensland Australia Sugar gliders nest in tree hollows inside eucalypt and rainforest woodlands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sugar-glider/web/sugar-glider-hero-01-1200.webp Sugar glider clinging to a branch in an Australian forest Sugar gliders are tiny nocturnal marsupials that glide between forest trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sugar-glider/web/sugar-glider-range-01-1200.webp Sugar glider in North Queensland rainforest habitat Their wild range covers forests across eastern Australia and New Guinea. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sugar-glider/web/sugar-glider-size-01-1200.webp Full-body sugar glider showing squirrel-sized frame on a branch Adults are only about the size of a small squirrel and weigh a few ounces. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/sun-bear https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sun-bear/web/sun-bear-baby-01-1200.webp Young sun bear cub with dark fur and a light chest mark Cubs are usually born one or two at a time and stay with the mother for well over a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sun-bear/web/sun-bear-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a sun bear's face and pale muzzle A short muzzle, powerful jaws, and small rounded ears mark the sun bear's compact head. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sun-bear/web/sun-bear-core-diet-01-1200.webp Sun bear using its snout to probe for food Sun bears tear into rotting wood and bee nests, playing a role in forest insect control and seed dispersal. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sun-bear/web/sun-bear-core-family-01-1200.webp Sun bear standing on all fours on bare ground Outside the breeding season adults live alone across large overlapping home ranges. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sun-bear/web/sun-bear-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Sun bear lounging in a raised hammock with long claws visible Sun bears are agile climbers, using long curved claws to reach fruit, honey, and resting spots in trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sun-bear/web/sun-bear-core-range-01-1200.webp Sun bear standing and looking to the side Populations are fragmented and declining across Southeast Asia, and the species is listed as Vulnerable. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sun-bear/web/sun-bear-diet-01-1200.webp Sun bear feeding on a coconut on the ground An omnivore, the sun bear cracks open fruit and uses long claws and a very long tongue to reach insects and honey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sun-bear/web/sun-bear-family-01-1200.webp Sun bear standing on grass in an enclosure Sun bears are largely solitary, coming together mainly to mate or as a mother with dependent cubs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sun-bear/web/sun-bear-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Sun bear showing the U-shaped pale patch on its chest Each bear's chest patch is unique, and its tongue can extend 20 to 25 cm to lap honey and insects. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sun-bear/web/sun-bear-habitat-01-1200.webp Sun bear on mown grass in a zoo enclosure Sun bears live in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia and spend much of their time in trees. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sun-bear/web/sun-bear-hero-01-1200.webp Sun bear walking on concrete beside a wooden ramp in an enclosure The sun bear is the smallest bear species, named for the pale horseshoe mark on its chest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sun-bear/web/sun-bear-range-01-1200.webp Sun bear resting on a log with its head lowered The species ranges from northeastern India through mainland Southeast Asia to Borneo and Sumatra. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/sun-bear/web/sun-bear-size-01-1200.webp Sun bear sitting upright showing its full body Adults stand about 1.2 to 1.5 metres long and weigh roughly 25 to 65 kilograms. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tasmanian-devil https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-baby-01-1200.webp Three young Tasmanian devils resting together Tasmanian devil joeys leave the pouch after several months and continue denning together before becoming independent. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-closeup-01-1200.webp Illustration of a Tasmanian devil carrying young on its back beside a cockatoo Tasmanian Devil close-up: bone crushing jaws. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-core-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile Tasmanian devil playing in shallow water at Mole Creek After a gestation of about 21 days, Tasmanian devil joeys continue developing in the mother's pouch before emerging as juveniles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-core-diet-01-1200.webp Three Tasmanian devils feeding together at a conservation park Tasmanian devils are opportunistic carnivores that consume carrion and prey such as wallabies and wombats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-core-family-01-1200.webp Tasmanian devil beside a hollow log in a wildlife park enclosure Documented Tasmanian Devil behavior includes scavenging, nocturnal foraging, and loud vocalizations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Tasmanian devil beside a hollow log in a zoo enclosure Tasmanian Devil is recorded in temperate forest, coastal scrubland, and grassland habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-core-range-01-1200.webp Tasmanian devil on bark bedding in a zoo enclosure Tasmanian Devil has a documented distribution that includes Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-diet-01-1200.webp Tasmanian devil droppings on the ground, used by researchers to study its diet Tasmanian Devil is a carnivore that feeds on wombat and wallaby. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-family-01-1200.webp Tasmanian devil sitting with its mouth wide open in a threat gape Tasmanian Devil behavior includes scavenging and nocturnal foraging. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Tasmanian Devil A Tasmanian devil's bite is so powerful relative to its body size that it can crush through bone with ease. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-habitat-01-1200.webp Tasmanian devil walking through grass dotted with dandelions Tasmanian Devil inhabits temperate forest and coastal scrubland across Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-hero-01-1200.webp Tasmanian devil standing in flowering grass, its white chest band visible Tasmanian devils are stocky nocturnal marsupials and the largest living carnivorous marsupials. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-range-01-1200.webp Tasmanian devil drinking from a shallow water bowl on sandy ground Tasmanian Devil occurs in Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tasmanian-devil/web/tasmanian-devil-size-01-1200.webp Tasmanian devil sitting upright in grass beside a log Tasmanian Devil ranges from 20 inches to 31 inches in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/thorny-devil https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/thorny-devil/web/thorny-devil-baby-01-1200.webp Pale-colored young thorny devil showing juvenile coloration Young thorny devils hatch from eggs and are independent from birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/thorny-devil/web/thorny-devil-closeup-01-1200.webp Thorny devil held in a hand, showing its spiny scales A false head on the neck may confuse predators attacking from behind. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/thorny-devil/web/thorny-devil-core-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile thorny devil resting on weathered wooden decking Young thorny devils hatch from eggs and are fully independent from birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/thorny-devil/web/thorny-devil-core-diet-01-1200.webp Thorny devil on sand, a specialist ant-eating desert lizard They lap up thousands of black ants each day using a sticky tongue. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/thorny-devil/web/thorny-devil-core-family-01-1200.webp Thorny devil on sandy ground at Australia Zoo, showing its spiny body armour Females lay eggs in burrows; hatchlings receive no parental care after emerging. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/thorny-devil/web/thorny-devil-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Thorny devil in red sand habitat at Alice Springs Desert Park Thorny devils live in sandy deserts and spinifex scrub across arid Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/thorny-devil/web/thorny-devil-core-range-01-1200.webp Thorny devil in arid Western Australian desert within its range The species is found only in arid and semi-arid regions of Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/thorny-devil/web/thorny-devil-diet-01-1200.webp Thorny devil lizard on sand, an ant-eating desert specialist Thorny devils eat thousands of black ants each day using a sticky tongue. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/thorny-devil/web/thorny-devil-family-01-1200.webp Thorny devil displaying spiny body armor on desert ground Female thorny devils lay eggs in burrows; hatchlings receive no parental care. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/thorny-devil/web/thorny-devil-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Thorny devil held in a hand, showing the ridged skin that channels water to its mouth Grooves between thorny devil spines collect dew and funnel water to its mouth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/thorny-devil/web/thorny-devil-habitat-01-1200.webp Thorny devil in arid desert habitat near Alice Springs, Australia Thorny devils live in sandy deserts and scrublands of central and western Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/thorny-devil/web/thorny-devil-hero-01-1200.webp Thorny devil lizard with spiny body walking on red desert sand The thorny devil is a spiny Australian lizard covered in cone-shaped scales. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/thorny-devil/web/thorny-devil-range-01-1200.webp Map showing thorny devil distribution across arid Australia Thorny devils are found only in arid regions of Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/thorny-devil/web/thorny-devil-size-01-1200.webp Full-body thorny devil showing small size on desert sand 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 Bengal tiger cub standing in dry grass, whole body and head visible A Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) cub in Tadoba, India. Cubs stay with their mother for about two years while they learn to hunt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of an Amur tiger eye and face with whiskers and stripes A tiger's whiskers, sharp teeth, and night vision help it hunt in forest shadows. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young tiger cub resting in grass in India Tiger cubs stay hidden in a den while their mother hunts nearby. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-core-diet-01-1200.webp Bengal tiger lying at rest in dry grass in Assam, India A tiger stalks large prey such as deer and wild pigs before a short, powerful attack. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-core-family-01-1200.webp Mother tiger resting with her cub nearby A mother tiger raises and protects her cubs on her own until they can hunt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Bengal tiger prowling through forest at Bandhavgarh National Park, India Tigers roam tropical forests, grasslands, and wetlands across Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-core-range-01-1200.webp Bengal tiger resting in Bandhavgarh National Park, India Habitat loss and poaching pushed wild tigers into fewer protected forests and reserves. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-diet-01-1200.webp Tiger feeding on deer prey in the wild Tigers are carnivores that hunt deer, wild pigs, and other large animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-family-01-1200.webp Two Bengal tigers, a mother and her cub, resting together on a forest bank A Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) mother rests with her cub. Tigresses raise their cubs alone for the first couple of years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Amur tiger swimming through water Unlike many cats, tigers are strong swimmers and often cool off in rivers and lakes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-habitat-01-1200.webp Bengal tiger standing in dry forest habitat at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, India Wild tigers live in forests, grasslands, and wetlands across Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-hero-01-1200.webp Bengal tigress walking through grass in India Tigers are powerful wild cats with orange fur and black stripes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-range-01-1200.webp Forest and grassland habitat at Bandhavgarh National Park, India Today wild tigers survive mainly in protected forests across South and Southeast Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tiger/web/tiger-size-01-1200.webp Full-body view of a tiger showing its size and stripes 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 Juvenile tokay gecko hunting insects at night Baby tokay geckos emerge at night, hunting insects with their large lidless eyes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-closeup-01-1200.webp Macro close-up of the underside of gecko feet showing micro-ribs and lamellae pads Geckos have millions of microscopic hairs on their toes that allow them to stick to glass ceilings! https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-core-baby-01-1200.webp A tiny baby Tokay gecko resting on a person's hand Young Tokay geckos hatch from hard-shelled eggs and are independent from birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-core-diet-01-1200.webp Tokay gecko hunting at night on a building wall As nocturnal hunters, Tokay geckos use the cover of darkness to ambush their prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-core-family-01-1200.webp Adult Tokay gecko clinging vertically to wood Tokay geckos communicate with loud 'To-kay' barking calls to defend territory. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Tokay gecko on a ceiling inside a home in Asia Tokay geckos frequently live in urban areas, hiding inside houses to hunt pest insects. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-core-range-01-1200.webp Tokay gecko moving across rock habitat in the wild Tokay geckos have been introduced to warm climates outside Asia, including Florida. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-diet-01-1200.webp Tokay gecko eating insects inside its enclosure Geckos are carnivores that hunt insects, spiders, and even small rodents. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-family-01-1200.webp Tokay gecko perched flat on a brick wall Tokay geckos are solitary and highly territorial, defending their home areas fiercely. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Close-up of a Tokay gecko's colorful face and vertical pupils Tokay geckos have excellent night vision, with eyes that are 350 times more sensitive than humans! https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-habitat-01-1200.webp Tokay gecko climbing on tropical tree bark in the jungle In the wild, Tokay geckos live in tropical rainforests across South and Southeast Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-hero-01-1200.webp Tokay gecko showing its bright blue body with orange spots resting on green leaves Tokay geckos have blue-grey skin patterned with orange or red spots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-range-01-1200.webp Tokay gecko climbing in its native Asian range in Vietnam Tokay geckos are native to Southeast Asia, ranging from India to Indonesia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tokay-gecko/web/tokay-gecko-size-01-1200.webp Adult Tokay gecko showing its full length next to a wooden perch 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 Juvenile toco toucan at Rotterdam Zoo A juvenile toco toucan has a smaller, paler bill than a mature bird while it completes its growth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-closeup-01-1200.webp Toco toucan perched on a branch, its orange bill in profile Toucan close-up: massive colorful beak. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young toco toucan being fed at Walsrode Bird Park Young toco toucans depend on their parents for food after hatching in a tree cavity and before they can forage independently. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-core-diet-01-1200.webp Toco toucan in flight with wings spread and bill held forward Recorded foods for Toucan include figs, guavas, and insects. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-core-family-01-1200.webp Toco toucan perched beside a tree trunk among green leaves Documented Toucan behavior includes calling loudly, tossing fruit to eat, and roosting in tree hollows. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Toco toucan leaning down to drink from a river, its bill reflected in the water Toucan is recorded in tropical forest and savanna habitats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-core-range-01-1200.webp Toco toucan in Poconé, Mato Grosso, Brazil The Pantanal in Mato Grosso lies within the toco toucan's broad South American range of open woodland and savanna. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-diet-01-1200.webp Two-frame view of a toco toucan dipping its bill to drink from a river Toucan is an omnivore that feeds on figs and guavas. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-family-01-1200.webp Close side view of a toco toucan's head and large orange bill in the rain Toucan behavior includes calling loudly and tossing fruit to eat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Toco toucan perched on a branch against bright green foliage A toucan's beak can be up to 8 inches (20 cm) long, making up one-third of the bird's total length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-habitat-01-1200.webp Toco toucan perched on a branch against a leafy background Toucan inhabits tropical forest and savanna across South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-hero-01-1200.webp Toco toucan perched on a bare branch with its bill raised Toco toucans move through South American woodland and forest edges with an oversized but lightweight bill. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-range-01-1200.webp Toco toucan clinging to a vertical tree trunk Toucan occurs in Brazil and Argentina, within South America. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/toucan/web/toucan-size-01-1200.webp Toco toucan perched among branches with pink blossom Toucan ranges from 55 cm to 63 cm in length. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/walrus https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-baby-01-1200.webp Mother walrus resting on ice beside her young calf A walrus calf stays close to its mother for two years or more while it grows. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a walrus face with tusks and dense whiskers A walrus has hundreds of stiff whiskers and two long tusks that never stop growing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young walrus calf peeking out of the icy water Calves can swim soon after birth and ride on their mother's back when they get tired. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-core-diet-01-1200.webp Walrus at the surface of a cold Arctic sea Walruses dive to the seafloor to search for food and can eat thousands of clams in one meal. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-core-family-01-1200.webp Many walruses huddled together on an Arctic shore Huddling together keeps walruses warm and helps protect the young in the middle of the herd. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Walrus resting near an Arctic glacier and cold water Walruses need shallow Arctic seas for feeding and ice or shore for resting. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-core-range-01-1200.webp Walruses hauled out on a rocky Arctic island beach When sea ice melts, walruses gather on coastal beaches across the Arctic to rest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-diet-01-1200.webp Close-up of a walrus head showing thick whiskers above the water Walruses use their sensitive whiskers to feel for clams and shellfish on the dark seabed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-family-01-1200.webp Crowd of walruses piled together resting on a beach in Svalbard Walruses are very social and crowd together in big groups called herds when they rest. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Walrus using its tusks while hauling its body onto land A walrus can hook its tusks into the ice to drag itself out of the water, like tooth-walking. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-habitat-01-1200.webp Walruses hauled out on floating sea ice in the Arctic Walruses live in the cold Arctic, resting on floating sea ice and rocky coasts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-hero-01-1200.webp Walrus with long white tusks resting on Arctic ground in Svalbard Walruses are huge Arctic sea mammals known for their long tusks and bristly whiskers. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-range-01-1200.webp Walrus surfacing through a gap in the sea ice off Alaska Walruses live around the icy seas of the Arctic, near Alaska, Canada, Russia, and Norway. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/walrus/web/walrus-size-01-1200.webp Full body view of a massive male walrus on a beach 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 Downy wandering albatross chick sitting on its nest mound on a windswept island A single chick is raised on an open nest mound, growing for months on rich stomach oil brought back by both parents. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a wandering albatross's head, hooked beak and external nostril tubes As tubenoses, they have external nasal tubes used to excrete excess salt. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-core-baby-01-1200.webp Adult wandering albatross feeding its large downy chick at the nest Chick-rearing takes close to a year, so a successful pair can only breed every other season. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-core-diet-01-1200.webp Wandering albatross flying low over the water looking for cephalopod prey Commercial longline fishing presents a severe threat, as albatrosses frequently attempt to seize baited hooks and drown. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-core-family-01-1200.webp Wandering albatross tending to its nest site on Prion Island Raising a chick requires such immense time and energy investment that successful breeding pairs can only nest every two years. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Wandering albatross banking against the Southern Ocean sky Subantarctic island breeding grounds and clean oceanic flight corridors are what these birds depend on. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-core-range-01-1200.webp Wandering albatross sitting on the ground on South Georgia Bycatch mitigation in global fisheries is central to halting the decline of these birds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-diet-01-1200.webp Wandering albatross floating on the sea surface scouting for marine prey They feed by surface seizing, snatching squid, fish, and crustaceans from the upper water column both day and night. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-family-01-1200.webp A bonded pair of wandering albatrosses in a mutual courtship display Wandering albatrosses pair for life and renew the bond through synchronised dancing and calling. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Wandering albatross gliding inches above the ocean swell They use dynamic soaring, taking energy from wind shear above the waves to cover enormous distances. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-habitat-01-1200.webp Wandering albatross soaring over the vast open waters of the Southern Ocean They are true pelagic wanderers, spending years at a time flying across the open expanses of the Southern Ocean. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-hero-01-1200.webp Wandering albatross gliding over blue ocean swell The wandering albatross is a pelagic seabird with the longest wingspan of any living bird. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-range-01-1200.webp Wandering albatross resting on the grassy slopes of Possession Island in the Crozet Archipelago They breed on remote, windswept subantarctic islands such as South Georgia, Crozet, and Kerguelen. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wandering-albatross/web/wandering-albatross-size-01-1200.webp Close view of a wandering albatross head and heavy hooked bill 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 A smaller, juvenile whale shark swimming in deep ocean waters Mother whale sharks give birth to live young called pups, which are about 2 feet long at birth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a whale shark's broad, flat head showing its unique pattern of pale spots and stripes Every whale shark has a unique pattern of spots behind its gills, like a human fingerprint. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-core-baby-01-1200.webp A young juvenile whale shark near the surface Very little is known about where baby whale sharks grow up. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-core-diet-01-1200.webp A whale shark sucking in water and filtering out food They can filter over 1,500 gallons of water every hour to catch tiny prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-core-family-01-1200.webp A whale shark gliding silently in the deep blue ocean They are gentle giants and do not pose any danger to humans. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-core-habitat-01-1200.webp A whale shark swimming in sunlit waters near the surface They prefer warm tropical coastal waters and open oceans. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-core-range-01-1200.webp A whale shark migrating through the ocean They are found in warm oceans around the equator. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-diet-01-1200.webp A whale shark feeding with its massive mouth wide open to filter plankton Despite their size, whale sharks are gentle filter feeders that eat tiny plankton and krill. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-family-01-1200.webp A wild whale shark swimming in the open sea Whale sharks are solitary animals, but they will gather in groups where food is plentiful. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-fun-fact-01-1200.webp A whale shark feeding near the surface in shallow coastal waters A whale shark has about 3,000 tiny teeth, but they do not use them to eat! https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-habitat-01-1200.webp A whale shark swimming through clear waters of the Red Sea near coral reefs They live in warm, tropical oceans and seas around the world. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-hero-01-1200.webp Whale shark swimming near the surface in deep blue water The whale shark is the largest fish in the sea, reaching lengths of up to 40 feet. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-range-01-1200.webp A whale shark cruising through warm waters of the western Caribbean They travel huge distances across oceans to find warm water and rich food sources. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/whale-shark/web/whale-shark-size-01-1200.webp A massive whale shark swimming alongside a small boat, demonstrating its immense size Whale sharks can weigh up to 20 tons — about as heavy as three school buses! https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/rhinoceros https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-baby-01-1200.webp Mother white rhinoceros with newborn calf A baby rhinoceros is called a calf and stays close to its mother for protection. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a white rhinoceros face and horns White rhinos have two horns made of keratin, the same material as human fingernails. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-core-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile white rhinoceros in Kruger habitat Calves grow quickly but keep their horn stubs small for the first years of life. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-core-diet-01-1200.webp Female white rhinoceros grazing on savanna grass Their wide, square lips are perfect for cropping short grasses close to the ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-core-family-01-1200.webp White rhinoceros walking across dry savanna with its calf alongside Mothers guard calves carefully because predators may target the young. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-core-habitat-01-1200.webp White rhinoceros in protected savanna reserve habitat Open grasslands with water and mud wallows support healthy rhino populations. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-core-range-01-1200.webp White rhinoceros grazing head-down in dry bush Southern white rhinos recovered from near-extinction to about 16,000 animals, almost all of them in South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Kenya. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-diet-01-1200.webp White rhinoceros grazing on grass White rhinos are herbivores that graze on grasses and low plants. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-family-01-1200.webp White rhinoceros mother with calf in savanna Calves follow mothers across open grassland while learning where to graze. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-fun-fact-01-1200.webp White rhinoceros standing alert in open habitat Despite their size, white rhinos can run faster than 30 mph in short bursts. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-habitat-01-1200.webp White rhinoceros standing in open savanna grassland habitat White rhinos graze on open grasslands and savannas in southern Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-hero-01-1200.webp White rhinoceros walking across open African savanna White rhinoceroses are huge plant-eaters with wide mouths built for grazing grass. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-range-01-1200.webp Adult white rhinoceros in African grassland habitat Southern white rhinos live mainly in South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Kenya. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/rhinoceros/web/rhinoceros-size-01-1200.webp Large male white rhinoceros showing massive body size Adult white rhinos can weigh more than 5,000 pounds and stand over 6 feet tall. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/wildebeest https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-baby-01-1200.webp Young blue wildebeest calf standing near adults Calves can stand minutes after birth and soon join the herd. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-closeup-01-1200.webp Close view of a blue wildebeest face and curved horns Their curved horns and beard-like mane give wildebeest a rugged look. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-core-baby-01-1200.webp Juvenile wildebeest running through mud on the savanna Most calves are born during the same few weeks each year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-core-diet-01-1200.webp Blue wildebeest grazing on open grassland Huge herds follow rains to find fresh green grass. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-core-family-01-1200.webp Large herd of blue wildebeest spread across savanna Being in a giant herd helps wildebeest confuse predators like lions. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Blue wildebeest on the Serengeti plains with birds nearby The Serengeti and Mara ecosystems support huge wildebeest herds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-core-range-01-1200.webp Wildebeest herd silhouetted at sunset on the African plains Fences, drought, and habitat loss can block traditional migration routes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-diet-01-1200.webp Blue wildebeest grazing on short savanna grass Wildebeest are grazers that eat short grasses and need daily water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-family-01-1200.webp Female wildebeest standing beside her calf Calves stay close to their mothers in the noisy, moving herd. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Two male wildebeest clashing horns in a fight Male wildebeest fight during the breeding season to win mates. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-habitat-01-1200.webp Herd of blue wildebeest on open savanna grassland Wildebeest live on open plains and woodlands in eastern and southern Africa. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-hero-01-1200.webp Blue wildebeest with curved horns and shaggy mane Blue wildebeest are antelopes that form large seasonal migrations across African grasslands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-range-01-1200.webp Blue wildebeest on the East African savanna Blue wildebeest range from Kenya and Tanzania south to South Africa and Namibia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wildebeest/web/wildebeest-size-01-1200.webp Young male wildebeest showing stocky build and horns 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 Young wolf cub resting near den entrance Wolf pups are born in a den and depend on the pack for food and protection. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a gray wolf face with alert eyes A wolf's sharp senses of smell and hearing help the pack find prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-core-baby-01-1200.webp Small wolf cub exploring near cover Pups learn to hunt and travel with the pack over their first year of life. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-core-diet-01-1200.webp Wolf sniffing the ground while tracking scent Wolves often hunt as a pack, chasing and surrounding large prey. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-core-family-01-1200.webp Two wolves standing together in woodland Pack members cooperate to hunt, raise pups, and defend their territory. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Wolf howling while standing on a rock in wild terrain Wolves need large wild areas with prey, water, and room for pack territories. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-core-range-01-1200.webp White arctic wolf howling beside a tree on open ground Wolves are protected in many countries, but habitat loss and conflict with people remain threats. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-diet-01-1200.webp Wolf feeding at a large prey carcass in Yellowstone Wolves are carnivores that hunt deer, elk, moose, and other large animals. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-family-01-1200.webp Wolf pack traveling together across snowy Arctic landscape Wolves live in packs, usually led by a breeding pair and their offspring. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Wolf howling with head raised toward the sky Wolves howl to communicate with pack members across long distances. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-habitat-01-1200.webp Gray wolf in forest and scrubland habitat Wolves live in forests, grasslands, tundra, and mountains across the Northern Hemisphere. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-hero-01-1200.webp Gray wolf standing in dry grassland Wolves are wild dogs that live and hunt in family groups called packs. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-range-01-1200.webp Gray wolf resting in open northern habitat Wild wolves once lived across much of North America, Europe, and Asia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolf/web/wolf-size-01-1200.webp Full-body gray wolf showing size and build 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 Young wolverine pup in a forest clearing Wolverine kits are born blind in snow dens. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a wolverine face showing powerful jaws and dark fur Wolverine jaws can crush frozen bone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young wolverine kit in boreal habitat Kits are born blind in snow dens between February and April. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-core-diet-01-1200.webp Wolverine standing on bare rock with its head lowered Carrion from moose and caribou is the backbone of the wolverine diet; they also take small prey and raid caches. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-core-family-01-1200.webp Wolverine lying along a mossy log in summer woodland Wolverines live alone across very large ranges, and adults meet mainly to breed. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Wolverine sitting on a fallen log in summer woodland Wolverines need large, cold, lightly disturbed country — boreal forest, taiga and tundra with deep spring snow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-core-range-01-1200.webp Wolverine crossing a gravel riverbar with Arctic mountains in the background A single male may patrol 200 to 600 square kilometers of wilderness. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-diet-01-1200.webp Wolverine on summer grass, its dark bushy tail lowered Wolverines scavenge carrion and cache surplus food under snow. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-family-01-1200.webp Adult wolverine carrying a kit in its mouth Females raise two to three kits alone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Large wolverine paw prints in snow next to a camera lens cap for scale Oversized paws act as natural snowshoes. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-habitat-01-1200.webp Wolverine standing on a rock at the edge of boreal forest Wolverines inhabit remote boreal forests and alpine tundra. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-hero-01-1200.webp Wolverine walking through snowy boreal forest Wolverines are the largest land mustelids, built for crushing frozen bone. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-range-01-1200.webp Wolverine moving across grass in a wildlife park enclosure A single male may patrol over 200 square miles. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wolverine/web/wolverine-size-01-1200.webp Wolverine showing its stocky muscular build on a log 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 Young wombat joey exploring near a burrow Baby wombats spend six to seven months developing inside a backward-facing pouch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up of a wombat's broad nose and coarse brown fur Wombats have poor eyesight but a keen sense of smell for detecting food underground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young common wombat joey on a forest path Joeys stay in the backward-facing pouch for six to seven months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-core-diet-01-1200.webp Common wombat grazing on short grass in daylight Wombats crop tough grasses with continuously growing rootless teeth. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-core-family-01-1200.webp Female common wombat with juvenile at Maria Island Wombats are solitary but mothers raise a single joey for over a year. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Common wombat in temperate eucalyptus forest on Maria Island Wombats need friable soil on forest slopes for extensive burrow systems. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-core-range-01-1200.webp Common wombat in southeastern Australian woodland Common wombats range across New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-diet-01-1200.webp Common wombat feeding on grass beside a dirt track Wombats are strict herbivores that forage mainly at night on grasses and roots. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-family-01-1200.webp Female common wombat with juvenile at Maria Island Mothers raise a single joey, which stays in the pouch for about six months. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Wombat burrow entrance in native grassland Wombats are the only animals that produce cube-shaped droppings. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-habitat-01-1200.webp Common wombat digging in bare earth beside its burrow Wombat burrows can stretch over 650 feet with multiple chambers and entrances. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-hero-01-1200.webp Wombat standing alert on forest floor in Australia Wombats are stocky burrowing marsupials found only in southeastern Australia. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-range-01-1200.webp Wombat in its natural range in southeastern Australia Wombat occurs in Australia, within Oceania. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/wombat/web/wombat-size-01-1200.webp Common wombat showing its stocky body on a forest path Adult wombats measure 39 to 45 inches and weigh 44 to 77 pounds. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/tuna https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-baby-01-1200.webp Yellowfin tuna of mixed sizes swimming together in deep blue water Larvae hatch about a day after spawning; young fish grow fast and join schools of similar-sized tuna. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-closeup-01-1200.webp Yellowfin tuna seen side-on, showing its torpedo-shaped body and long yellow finlets A stiff, torpedo-shaped body, a narrow tail base, and sickle-shaped yellow fins let yellowfin tuna cruise without pause. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young yellowfin tuna swimming near the surface in open water Juveniles must grow quickly: fast growth is what gets them past the size where most predators can take them. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-core-diet-01-1200.webp Yellowfin tuna school hunting close under a rippled ocean surface Warm muscles let yellowfin sprint after prey that most cold-blooded fish cannot catch. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-core-family-01-1200.webp Yellowfin tuna school swimming alongside a dolphin In the eastern Pacific, yellowfin often swim under dolphin pods — an association that made tuna schools easy for fishers to spot. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Yellowfin tuna swimming in open pelagic water Open ocean currents and abundant prey make ideal tuna habitat. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-core-range-01-1200.webp Yellowfin tuna school in tropical ocean waters Heavy fishing pressure has reduced tuna numbers in many parts of the world. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-diet-01-1200.webp Yellowfin tuna cruising in tight formation near the surface where prey gathers Tuna chase fast prey — flying fish, mackerel, squid and crustaceans — usually in the top 100 m of water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-family-01-1200.webp Large school of yellowfin tuna swimming together Tuna often travel in schools, especially when they are younger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Dense school of yellowfin tuna in blue water Tuna are warm-blooded fish that can keep their muscles hot for fast chasing. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-habitat-01-1200.webp Yellowfin tuna with bright yellow fins swimming in open water Tuna live in warm tropical and subtropical seas far from shore. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-hero-01-1200.webp School of yellowfin tuna swimming through sunlit open blue water Yellowfin tuna are fast open-ocean fish with metallic blue backs, silver flanks, and long yellow fins. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-range-01-1200.webp Dense school of yellowfin tuna packed together in tropical ocean water Yellowfin tuna range through tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/tuna/web/tuna-size-01-1200.webp Large yellowfin tuna in the foreground of a school, dwarfing the fish behind it Adults commonly reach about 1.5 m; the largest yellowfin exceed 2 m and 180 kg, which is why size varies so widely within one school. https://www.wildlifedb.com/animals/zebra https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-baby-01-1200.webp Young zebra foal standing in grass A zebra foal can stand shortly after birth and quickly follows the herd. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-closeup-01-1200.webp Close-up zebra face with bold black and white stripes Each zebra has a stripe pattern that is slightly different from every other zebra. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-core-baby-01-1200.webp Young zebra foal nursing beside its mother Foals stay very close to their mother while learning the herd's movements. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-core-closeup-01-1200.webp Zebra head showing muzzle ears and stripe pattern Stripe patterns extend across the face, neck, and body in unique ways. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-core-diet-01-1200.webp Zebra tearing mouthfuls of grass from the ground Zebras use strong front teeth to crop tough grass close to the ground. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-core-family-01-1200.webp Several zebras standing together as a herd Herd living helps zebras protect foals and react quickly to danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-core-habitat-01-1200.webp Zebra in grassy habitat under open sky Open grassland gives zebras food, space, and a clear view of predators. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-core-range-01-1200.webp Zebras spread across a broad crater grassland Wild zebra herds need connected grasslands so they can keep moving with the seasons. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-diet-01-1200.webp Zebra grazing with its head down in grassland Zebras are herbivores that spend many hours each day grazing on grass. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-family-01-1200.webp Two zebras standing head to tail together Zebras often stay close together and watch in different directions for danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-fun-fact-01-1200.webp Zebra running fast across open ground A zebra can run fast and change direction quickly when escaping danger. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-habitat-01-1200.webp Zebra standing in dry savanna habitat Zebras thrive in open habitat with grass to graze and room to run. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-hero-01-1200.webp Plains zebra walking across open grassland Plains zebras are strong runners that live in open African grasslands. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-range-01-1200.webp Herd of zebras crossing a broad African floodplain Zebra herds move across wide landscapes to find fresh grass and water. https://www.wildlifedb.com/images/animals/zebra/web/zebra-size-01-1200.webp Full-body zebra showing sturdy legs and striped coat A zebra's sturdy body and powerful legs help it run and kick hard.