Posts Tagged ‘wildlife’
Bongo Antelope
Bongo Antelope (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci) Habitat: The Eastern Bongo were once found in the highland forests of both Kenya & Uganda but now can only be found in Kenya. They inhabit the dense tropical rainforests of East Africa with thick, lush undergrowth that provide fresh, low-level vegetation. Description: The Eastern Bongo is one of the…
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Black Capped Capuchin (Cebus Apella) Habitat: Black Capped Capuchin’s inhabit moist subtropical or tropical forests in the Amazon Basin, South America but have also been sighted in dry forest, gallery forest, disturbed and secondary forests. They prefer the under story and mid canopy of the forest and are the most versatile in regards to habitat…
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Barbary Sheep (Ammotragus lervia) Habitat: Found in Northern Africa , Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan & Northern Chad, with introduced populations in south-eastern Spain and South-western United States, Mexico and various parts of Africa. They inhabit rough, rock, barren waterless desert mountains. Description: Barbary Sheep are a sandy-brown colour which darkens with age and a slightly…
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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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American Bison (Bison bison) Habitat: Great herds of bison numbering in the millions were found throughout North America, North Canada and up to and as far as the border of Mexico in the wide expanse of the open plains. Description: Brownish-black except on the hind part of the body which is brown. Long, coarse hair covers…
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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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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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American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) Habitat: Southern United States and Central America. The American Alligator is primarily found in freshwater swamps and marshes, as well as small rivers, streams, lakes and ponds. Description: The Alligator has a large lizard-like body with four short legs, webbed feet and a long muscular tail. The young are dark…
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