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Banteng
Banteng (Bos javanicus) Habitat: Dense forest and bamboo jungles in Asia and countries such as Indochina, Borneo, Java, and the Malay Peninsula. Description: Mature males have a blue-black coat in colour, while females and juveniles are reddish brown with a dark dorsal stripe. The build is slightly smaller to that of domestic cattle, with a rather…
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Asian Water Buffalo (Bubalus Bubalis) Habitat: Native to parts of Asia including Nepal, India, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Bhutan. This species occupies wet habitats ranging from Riverine forests, woodlands, grasslands, marshes and swamps usually in lowlands but up to elevations of 2800m in Nepal. The Asian Water Buffalo has been predominantly domesticated and introduced buffalo…
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Freshwater Crocodile (Crocodylus johnstoni) Habitat: The Natural Habitat of the Freshwater “Freshie” Crocodile is in Northern Australia (Northern Territory, Queensland & Western Australia). Freshwater Crocodiles are found in various permanent freshwater areas such as lakes, billabongs and swamps, plus less saline upstream areas of river systems and creeks. Description: This Crocodile can grow up to 3m…
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African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus) Habitat: African Wild Dogs or Cape Hunting Dogs are naturally found in Africa south of the Sahara Desert. Their preferred habitats are savannas, grasslands, open woodlands and in areas that range from semi–desert to mountainous Description: These dogs have large rounded ears, a black muzzle, long legs, and broad bushy…
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