Some wild animals you wouldn’t necessarily like as pets
The giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis meaning “fast walking camel leopard”, is a ungulated mammal with uniform African fingers, the tallest of all species of animals living on land. The giraffe is linked to deer and cattle; however, it is placed in a separate family, Giraffidae, consisting only of the giraffe and its closest relative, okapi. Giraffes […]
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When we say intelligence, we mean more or less the ability to find solutions to problems that arise. Originally, humans believed that they were the only intelligent beings and considered themselves superior. Animals also have a degree of intelligence, which although we can’t compare to the one in humans, still often surprises us. The ability
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With its scientific name Helarctos Malayanus, the Sun bear, also known as the Malayan bear is the smallest in size of all bear species, which is why it is often kept as a pet. The name of the sun comes from the sign it shows on its chest, a white circle or semicircle. Sun bears
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Area: Africa Habitat: Savannahs, pastures Food: Ants and termites Size: 1 – 1.3 m Weight: 40 – 65 kg Speed: 40km/h (26mph) Colors: grey-cream Reproduction: 1 offspring Predators: Lion, hyena, leopard Live: Solitary Average age: 15 to 20 years Special features: It has a tongue 30 cm long The Aardvark (Orycteropus afer) is a medium-sized
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Area: Northern Hemisphere Habitat: Forests and open areas Food: Carnivore (mice, lemmings) Size: 22 – 38 cm Weight: 240 – 400 g Speed: 25 km/h (15 mph) Colors: Dark and light brown, black, and white Reproduction: 5 offspring Predators: Fox, snake, elk Live: Solitary Average age: 1 to 3 years in the wild Features: The
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The stoat is part of the order Carnivora, the family Mustelidae, and is also known as ermine. It is hunted by humans, especially for its beautiful fur. In the Middle Ages, the ermine was considered a luxury pet, often found in the homes of Catholic monarchs, pontiffs and cardinals. Proof of this is also the
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Origin The Dingo is a wild quadruped that is believed to be native to Australia. Indeed, it is found in this country, but it is native to Southeast Asia. The breed is also known as Canis familiaris Dingo or Canis Dingo. Other found names are Australian dingo, Australian native dog, Maliki, Warrigal, Noggum, Mirigung, Boolomo,
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Origin The Binturong or “the bear cat” is part of the order of Carnivora, the family Viverridae. Binturong is found in South and South-East Asia. The wide range of distribution extends from Java Island in Indonesia to Yunnan in South China. Countries, where Binturong is located, include Nepal, Bangladesh, India, China, Indonesia, and Bhutan. Although
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