Sunda clouded leopards sport gorgeous fur patterns, only exist in the wild on two Southeast Asian islands, and they weren’t discovered until the 21st century. Sunda Clouded Leopard Neofelis diardi Sunda Clouded Leopard Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Felidae Genus: Neofelis Species: Neofelis diardi Sunda Clouded Leopard Appearance Lifespan: …
Once on the brink of extinction, the Eurasian lynx made a comeback, and hopefully, it is here to stay. Eurasian Lynx Lynx lynx Eurasian Lynx Scientific Classification Eurasian Lynx Appearance Eurasian lynxes have reddish or brown fur coats in the summer with black spots on top and white underbellies, necks, and chins. But there is …
Greater flamingos are the most widespread — but not most populous — species of flamingo. They’re also the largest flamingo species, yet their coloring is among the lightest of the family. Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus Greater Flamingo Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Phoenicopteriformes Family: Phoenicopteridae Genus: Phoenicopterus Species: Phoenicopterus roseus Greater …
Lesser flamingos — which are also called African flamingos — live in some of the world’s most extreme aquatic environments. And if development around these lakes isn’t stopped, nearly 75% of the world’s wild population of lesser flamingos could be wiped out. Lesser Flamingo Phoeniconaias minor Lesser Flamingo Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: …
Also known as the Caribbean flamingo, the American flamingo is the only species in the family native to North America. American Flamingo Phoenicopterus ruber American Flamingo Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Phoenicopteriformes Family: Phoenicopteridae Genus: Phoenicopterus Species: Phoenicopterus ruber American Flamingo Appearance Lifespan: 40 years Height: 47 to 57 inches Weight: …
The true symbol of Africa, mountain zebras have this name because of their incredible climbing ability. Once they were on the verge of extinction, but now, they are at a vulnerable stage. Mountain Zebra Equus zebra Mountain Zebra Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Perissodactyla Family: Equidae Genus: Equus Species: Equus zebra …
Among the majestic African-horned deer species, the nyala is a gorgeous antelope with twisted horns. They are peaceful and shy of other species but have huge battles within their own. Nyala Tragelaphus angasii Nyala Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae Genus: Tragelaphus Species: Tragelaphus angasii Nyala Appearance Lifespan: 19 …
Killer whales are ocean dolphins and not whales, as the name would otherwise suggest. Also known as orca, they are the biggest and deadliest in the dolphin family. Killer Whale Orcinus orca Killer Whale Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Delphinidae Genus: Orcinus Species: Orcinus orca Killer Whale Appearance Lifespan: …
Ocelots are similar to house cats but with more predatory charm. With their unique coat, ocelots are gorgeous wild cats, mostly active at night. Ocelot Leopardus pardalis Ocelot Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Felidae Genus: Leopardus Species: Leopardus pardalis Ocelot Appearance Lifespan: 8-11 years Length: 26-39 inches Height: 20 …
Smart and agile, the impala is a graceful African antelope that stays vigilant at all times. Impala Aepyceros melampus Impala Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae Genus: Aepyceros Species: Aepyceros melampus Impala Appearance Lifespan: 12-15 years Length: 51 inches Height: 28-36 inches Weight: 88-168 pounds Top speed: 56 mph …