Posts Tagged ‘australian’
Cotton Top Tamarin
Cotton Top Tamarin (Saguinus oedipus) Habitat: This species is found in tropical rainforest edges and secondary forests. The Cotton Top Tamarin has been found in a variety of habitats from wetland tropical forest, to moist woodland forest and dry thorn forest savannah within Columbia, although used to exist in other parts of South America. Description:…
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Dingo (Canis lupus dingo) Habitat: Generally speaking, Dingoes can live in a wide range of habitats found on the Australian mainland. Their preference is woodland and grassland areas that extend to the edge of forests. Description: Dingos are a dog-like wolf. They have a long muzzle, erect ears and strong claws. They usually have a ginger coat and most have…
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Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby (Petrogale xanthopus) Habitat: Yellow-footed Rock Wallabies live in semi-arid areas in rocky outcrops and ranges. Once common in arid mountain areas, today the species is only found in seven small pockets of land in Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia. Description: An adult male can be 80cm tall and weigh up to…
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Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) Habitat: Eastern India, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia. The Saltwater Crocodile is usually found in deep, dark murky water. It may inhabit fresh or saltwater but most commonly frequents brackish estuary areas. Description: Adult males can reach up 7 meters in length and weigh 1,000 kilograms. Young Saltwater crocodiles are pale yellow with…
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