The ten Largest Animals in the World

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Gorillas

noviembre 29, 2020

Gorillas Gorillas are gentle giants and display many human-like behaviors and emotions, such as laughter and sadness. In fact, gorillas share 98.3% of their genetic code with humans, making them our closest cousins after chimpanzees and bonobos. The largest of the great apes, gorillas are stocky animals with broad chests and shoulders, large, human-like hands, and small eyes set into hairless faces. The two gorilla species live in equatorial Africa, separated by about 560 miles of Congo Basin forest. Each has a lowland and upland subspecies. Gorillas live in family groups of usually five to 10, but sometimes two to more than 50, led by a dominant adult male—or silverback—who holds his position for years. The bond between the silverback and his females forms the basis of gorilla social life. Females become sexually mature around seven or eight years old but don’t begin to breed until a couple of years later. Males mature at an even greater age. Once a female begins t

Rhino

noviembre 28, 2020

Rhino Rhinos once roamed many places throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa and were known to early Europeans who depicted them in cave paintings. At the beginning of the 20th century, 500,000 rhinos roamed Africa and Asia. By 1970, rhino numbers dropped to 70,000, and today, around 27,000 rhinos remain in the wild. Very few rhinos survive outside national parks and reserves due to persistent poaching and habitat loss over many decades. Three species of rhino—black, Javan, and Sumatran—are critically endangered. Today, a small population of Javan rhinos is found in only one national park on the northern tip of the Indonesian island of Java. A mainland subspecies of the Javan rhino was declared extinct in Vietnam in 2011. Successful conservation efforts have led to an increase in the number of greater one-horned (or Indian) rhinos, from around 200 at the turn of the 20th century to around 3,700 today. The greater one-horned rhino is one of Asia’s biggest success stori

Polar Bear

noviembre 28, 2020

Polar Bear COMMON NAME: Polar Bear SCIENTIFIC NAME: Ursus maritimus TYPE: Mammals DIET: Carnivore AVERAGE LIFE SPAN IN THE WILD: 25 to 30 years SIZE: Head and body: 7.25 to 8 feet; tail: 3 to 5 inches WEIGHT: 900 to 1,600 pounds Polar bears roam the Arctic ice sheets and swim in that region's coastal waters. They are very strong swimmers, and their large front paws, which they use to paddle, are slightly webbed. Some polar bears have been seen swimming hundreds of miles from land—though they probably cover most of that distance by floating on sheets of ice. Arctic Adaptations: Polar bears live in one of the planet's coldest environments and depend on a thick coat of insulated fur, which covers a warming layer of fat. Fur even grows on the bottom of their paws, which protects against cold surfaces and provides a good grip on ice. The bear's stark white coat provides camouflage in surrounding snow and ice. But under

Ostrich

noviembre 25, 2020

ostrich COMMON NAME: Ostrich SCIENTIFIC NAME: Struthio camelus TYPE: Birds DIET: Omnivore GROUP NAME: Herd AVERAGE LIFE SPAN IN THE WILD: 30 to 40 years SIZE: 7 to 9 feet WEIGHT: 220 to 350 pounds Speed and Movement Though they cannot fly, ostriches are fleet, strong runners. They can sprint up to 43 miles an hour and run over distance at 31 miles an hour. They may use their wings as "rudders" to help them change direction while running. An ostrich's powerful, long legs can cover 10 to 16 feet in a single stride. These legs can also be formidable weapons. Ostrich kicks can kill a human or a potential predator like a lion. Each two-toed foot has a long, sharp claw. Herds and Reproduction Ostriches live in small herds that typically contain less than a dozen birds. Alpha males maintain these herds, and mate with the group's dominant hen. The male sometimes mates with others in the group, and wandering males may also mate with lesser h

Orca Whale

noviembre 05, 2020

Orca Whale The killer whale is the largest species in the Delphinidae family — yes, it is a dolphin, not a whale; It lives in all the oceans of the earth and can measure up to 9 meters and weigh more than 5 tons. It is a predatory animal and can live up to 60 years . Known by the name of killer whales, orcas (Orcinus orca) have been feared throughout history and have attracted much interest among humans. Their nickname comes from the Spanish whalers who watched them attack and kill large cetaceans. Intelligent and large predators, orcas are toothed cetaceans, that is, they belong to the Odontoceti suborder, unlike other species such as the blue whale that are part of the Mysticeti or baleen whales. Its peculiar black and white color is, without a doubt, one of its most striking aspects. Also one of the most interesting, since the design of its shapes is unique in each individual, with a white belly and two spots of the same color just behind the eyes. Likewise, another of its most re

Camel

noviembre 04, 2020

Camel Body temperature Camels do not pant, and they perspire very little. Humans start to sweat when the outside temperature rises above the normal body temperature of 37Âº C, but the camel has a unique body thermostat. lt. can raise its body temperature tolerance level as much as 6Âº C before perspiring, thereby conserving body fluids and avoiding unnecessary water loss. No other mammal can do this. Because the camel’s body temperature is often lower than air temperature, a group of resting camels will even avoid excessive heat by pressing against each other . Colour Camels come in every shade of brown, from cream to almost black. Ears A camel’s ears are small, but its hearing is acute – even if, like the donkey or basset hound, it chooses to pay no attention when given a command! A camel’s ears are lined with fur to filter out sand and dust blowing into the ear canal. Eyes Multi-color camelA camel’s eyes are large, with a soft, do

Giraffes

octubre 14, 2020

Giraffes The long and characteristic neck they possess places these African herbivorous mammals as the tallest animal on the planet. Only the legs of a giraffe are taller than many human beings. These allow giraffes to reach speeds of up to 50 km / h in short distances and walk for long distances at a speed of 15 km / h. Typically, these fascinating animals roam the open grasslands in small groups of about half a dozen. The pattern of the brown spots on their yellow skin depends on the region where each of the existing subspecies lives. They can grow to between five and six meters tall, live for approximately twenty to twenty-five years and are usually very gentle animals. Dominant males are those with the greatest reproductive success, a rank that is achieved through "necking", a behavior typical of giraffes. It is a competition between two males who use their necks as a weapon against each other, hitting each other repeatedly until one of them stands as the winner a

Lion

octubre 08, 2020

Lion features: The lion is the second largest living feline after the tiger. With powerful limbs, a strong jaw, and three-inch canine teeth, the lion can kill large prey. Lion coloration ranges from light beige to yellowish brown, reddish or dark ocher. The underparts are usually lighter and the hair at the end of the tail is black. Young lions have a stained pattern that fades with age, although it can sometimes be seen on the legs and belly, especially of lionesses. Lions are the only felids that show evident sexual dimorphism; that is, males and females look remarkably different as a result of the specialized roles they play within the group. For example, the lioness, as a hunter, lacks the male's dense mane, which would impair her ability to camouflage herself when setting up ambushes. The color of the mane ranges from blonde to black and tends to darken as the lion ages. Size: The weight of adult lions generally varies between 150–250 kg in males and 120–182 kg i

Elephant

octubre 03, 2020

Elephant ¿How many muscles does an elephant's trunk have? The trunk of an elephant has about 40,000 muscles. The human, for example, has more than 600 muscles throughout his body. Elephants use their trunks to suck and drink water, pick up objects, make warning sounds, and greet each other. ¿How do elephants use their tusks? the tusks of elephants serve many purposes. These long teeth can be used to protect the elephant's trunk, lift and move objects, gather food, and remove bark from trees. They can also use them to defend themselves. In times of drought, elephants even use their tusks to dig holes and find water underground. ¿How often do elephants give birth? Elephants have the longest gestation period of any other mammal: 22 months. Females give birth every four to five years. Elephant herds have complex social structures, are headed by matriarchs and are made up of groups of adult females and calves, while male elephants often live in isolation or in small gr

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The ten Largest Animals in the World

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Horse

Gorillas

Rhino

Polar Bear

Ostrich

Orca Whale

Camel

Giraffes

Lion

Elephant