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Mountain Zebra

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 …

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Nyala

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 …

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Killer Whale

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: …

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Ocelot

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 …

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11 Incredible Deserts in South America

When we think of the geography of South America, we often think of the extremely wet environment of the Amazon Rainforest or the Andes Mountains – but what about deserts in South America?  Not many people realize that there are actually six South American deserts found on the continent and many other “pseudo-deserts” that don’t …

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