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Sunday, October 31, 2010
Ring-Tailed Lemur
The Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) is a large strepsirrhine primate and the most recognized lemur due to its long, black and white ringed tail. It belongs to Lemuridae one of four lemur families. It is the only member of the Lemur genus
okapi
The okapi is a girrafid artiodactyl mammal.Okapis have reddish dark backs, with striking horizontal white stripes on the front and back legs, making them resemble zebras from a distance. These markings possibly help young follow their mothers through the dense rain forest and may also serve as camouflage.Okapis are herbivores
Gorilla
Gorillas are the largest of the primates. They are ground-dwelling and predominantly herbivorous.
The DNA of gorillas is highly similar to that of a human.
The closest relatives of gorillas are chimpanzees and humans
The DNA of gorillas is highly similar to that of a human.
The closest relatives of gorillas are chimpanzees and humans
Giraffe
The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even toed ungulate mammal, the tallest of all land-living , animal species and the largest ruminant.
The giraffe is one of only two living species of the family Giraffidae, along with the okapi
The giraffe is one of only two living species of the family Giraffidae, along with the okapi
Lion
The lion (Panthera leo) is one of the four big cats in the genus panthera, and a member of the family Felidae
Lions spend much of their time resting and are inactive for about 20 hours per day. Although lions can be active at any time, their activity generally peaks after dusk with a period of socializing, grooming, and defecating. Intermittent bursts of activity follow through the night hours until dawn, when hunting most often takes place. They spend an average of two hours a day walking and 50 minutes eating.
Lions spend much of their time resting and are inactive for about 20 hours per day. Although lions can be active at any time, their activity generally peaks after dusk with a period of socializing, grooming, and defecating. Intermittent bursts of activity follow through the night hours until dawn, when hunting most often takes place. They spend an average of two hours a day walking and 50 minutes eating.
Tiger
The word "tiger" is taken from the Greek word "tigris", which is possibly derived from a persian source meaning "arrow"The tiger (Panthera tigris), a member of the felidae family.
Tigers have a lifespan of 10–15 years in the wild, but can live longer than 20 years in captivity
Tigers have a lifespan of 10–15 years in the wild, but can live longer than 20 years in captivity
Saturday, October 30, 2010
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