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Mammals

Hippopotamus: Africa’s most dangerous animal.

Hippopotamus: Africa’s most dangerous animal.

Hippopotamus, also known as Hippo, is a big, amphibious land mammal and is Africa’s most dangerous animal. Hippos have killed more humans than even lions have in Africa in recent times. They have killed 3000 people a year in Africa. The Hippo can even outrun humans, and those powerful jaws can strike with such power and force that either permanent injury or sometimes, death, might occur. Their bite force is 1,825 psi (pound per square inch), which is one of the largest in the world amongst the animal species. You don't want to get in the way of these river…
Why Is the Lion King of the Jungle?

Why Is the Lion King of the Jungle?

Why Is the Lion King of the Jungle? He is not the greatest of all cats. Siberian tigers are larger than African lions. In fact, he is not even the largest in the forest. There are many other animals like elephants and big rhinos. So why is the lion considered the king of the jungle? I wondered about this for a long time in my childhood. In fact, they are good people and live in groups called pride. There are about 10-15 lions proudly and of them, only 2-3 are fully grown lions. Some lions and lambs. A lot of…
Surprising Facts About How Elephant Traits

Surprising Facts About How Elephant Traits

Surprising Facts About How Elephant Traits Resemble Human Behavior We know that elephants are the largest and most powerful creatures on earth. They have large fan-like ears and a long trunk with which they make a trumpet sound. Children feel that elephants are not afraid because of their size. They will be surprised to learn that elephants avoid trees and branches infested with tiny ants crawling. They are even afraid of bees. So African farmers breed bees to avoid elephants invading their crops. Elephant behaviour is similar to humans in many ways. They also deserve to be respected as human…
Bengal Tiger – Tiger Facts and Information

Bengal Tiger – Tiger Facts and Information

Bengal Tiger - Tiger Facts and Information Bengal Tigers are apex predators found throughout India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal. There are about 2967 Bengal Tigers in India and over 3000 Bengal Tigers worldwide. The Bengal tigers account for more than half of the world Tiger population. Height-wise, the Bengal Tigers are 90-110cm and body length-wise, their range is 189cm-204cm. Their tail is 100cm-107cm in length. On average, the weight of the Bengal Tigers ranges from 116kg-164kgs for females and 200-261kg for males. Colour-wise, the Bengal Tigers depict a yellowish-orange colour with brown or black stripes, while their tail is white.…
The African Lion – An Introduction to the 2nd Biggest Cat

The African Lion – An Introduction to the 2nd Biggest Cat

The African lion is nothing if not a splendid beast; in fact, it is because of this that it has been conferred the title "King of Beasts" by several civilizations throughout the millennia. We will try to do the lion Justice in this short article, by considering facts about the lion that you may find to be of concern. Some of this evidence will cover what lions eat, at what point in their lives they commence to roar that thunderous roar well-known throughout the animal kingdom, as well as how important protein they get in their diets. The name of the lion is Panthera Leo, and…
Sabre-toothed Tiger: The once dominant apex predator

Sabre-toothed Tiger: The once dominant apex predator

Sabre-toothed Tiger: The once-dominant apex predator The once-dominant apex predators, the Sabretooth Tiger, is one of the most popular prehistoric animals. They dominated the grassland plains and open woodlands. They lived throughout the Americas and Europe in the Pleistocene (from 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago). Their teeth size was up to 8-12 inches long. According to research, despite the size of their teeth, their teeth were fragile, and they never used their teeth while hunting. They were about the same size as the Modern African Lion, but their build was much stockier than the other cat species. In fact,…
Wombat – Fact file about the Wombat

Wombat – Fact file about the Wombat

Fact file about the Wombat   Wombats are pudgy marsupials found on mainland Australia and the scattered islands of Australia. Their size is like the size of a medium-sized dog, i.e., 30 inches long. They weigh 24-40kg while the hairy-nosed wombat weighs 19-32kg. They have a lifespan of around 5-15 years in the wild and 20 in the Zoos. The Wombats are nocturnal and eat at night. Their rodent-like incisors grow and help them eat tough vegetation. Wombats have special enzymes that help their stomach digest food. They take 14 days to digest their food. Diet, Habitat, and Behaviour: Diet:…
Snow Leopard: The predatory mountain cat

Snow Leopard: The predatory mountain cat

Snow Leopard: The predatory mountain cat   Snow Leopard are a species of leopard throughout Central and South Asia. There are about 10, 000 of fewer snow leopards in the wild, and their population is in serious decline. The Snow Leopards have fur that acts like a camouflage. Their fur is soft, dense, and it grows extra-thick during winter which helps keep it warm. The colour of the fur is grey-white and they have black spots and rosettes. Height-wise, the Snow Leopards are 55-65cm (22-26 inches), length-wise they are 90-115cm (936-44 inches), and 100cm tall. Their weight is 60-120 pounds.…
wolverine | Description, Habitat, Photos, & Facts

wolverine | Description, Habitat, Photos, & Facts

wolverine | Description, Habitat, Photos, & Facts Wolverine. Wolverines are the largest member of the weasel family. They live throughout the Arctic and Sub-Arctic. Wolverines are fearsome animals just like the Honey Badger. They are fearsome as they take on big animals like the moose. Their body includes a thick, hydrophobic, and oily fur which helps it resist the toughest of conditions. Hence, why it can survive in the harsh conditions of the Artic and Sub-Artic. There are two types of wolverine and i.e., the European Wolverine and the North-American Wolverine. There are about 15,000-30,000 Wolverines in the wild. Their…
Indian Sloth Bear Facts | India Wildlife Guide

Indian Sloth Bear Facts | India Wildlife Guide

Indian Sloth Bear Facts Indian Sloth bears are large mammals found in India. What makes these bears unique is their diet’s key source is insects. The estimated number of Sloth bears in the wild is less than 20,000. The body-length of the Indian Sloth Bear is between 5-6ft. Female Indian Sloth Bears weight is 175-310 pounds and the males weight is 120-210 pounds. Its tail is about 6-7 inches long, which is the longest tail in the bear family. Plus, its footprint is like a human’s footprint. Diet, Habitat, Predators, and Behaviour: Diet: The Indian Sloth Bears diet includes insects.…
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