Discovering Wildlife

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Discover the animalsDiscover the animals

MammalsMammals

BirdsBirds

Reptile and AmphibiansReptile and Amphibians


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MammalsMammals

West European HedgehogWest European Hedgehog

Arctic FoxArctic Fox

Orang-UtanOrang-UtanMeerkatMeerkat

LeopardLeopard


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West European Hedgehog

Hedgehogs can swim,Hedgehogs can swim,

climb, run very well.climb, run very well.

The babys 1The babys 1stst coat ofcoat ofspines is soft and white,spines is soft and white,

the darker coat comesthe darker coat comes36hrs after birth36hrs after birth

The car is considered theThe car is considered thegreatest threat togreatest threat tohedgehog numbers.hedgehog numbers.

Hedgehogs eat frogs,Hedgehogs eat frogs,caterpillars, birds andcaterpillars, birds andcommon pests like snailscommon pests like snails


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Arctic FoxArctic Fox

The luxurious coat of the artic fox doubles in length in theThe luxurious coat of the artic fox doubles in length in thewinter, providing better insulation than any animal.winter, providing better insulation than any animal.

Artic foxes can withstand temperatures as low as -50Artic foxes can withstand temperatures as low as -50degrees C.degrees C.

Arctic foxes cover more than 2300kms every year inArctic foxes cover more than 2300kms every year insearch of-food.search of-food.

In early summer, a litter of cubs, averagely 6-10 areIn early summer, a litter of cubs, averagely 6-10 areborn.born.

While in the den, cubs and their parents may consumeWhile in the den, cubs and their parents may consumeabout 4000 lemmings.about 4000 lemmings.

Both parents, and occasionally female helpers, care forBoth parents, and occasionally female helpers, care forthe young,the young,


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Orang-utanOrang-utan

Orang-utans nourish their young for longer than anyOrang-utans nourish their young for longer than anyother species other than humans.other species other than humans.

The oran-gutan spends most of its life on trees.The oran-gutan spends most of its life on trees.

The orang-utan is the most endangered ape.The orang-utan is the most endangered ape.

Loss of habitat presents the main threat to their survival.Loss of habitat presents the main threat to their survival.Orang-utan infants are captured ( the mother is killed)Orang-utan infants are captured ( the mother is killed)and are sold illegally as pets, especially in Taiwan.and are sold illegally as pets, especially in Taiwan.

Orang-utans use sticks to scratch themselves, dig outOrang-utans use sticks to scratch themselves, dig outtermites, prise open fruit cases and hit snakes.termites, prise open fruit cases and hit snakes.

Chewed leaves serve as a sponge to soak water andChewed leaves serve as a sponge to soak water andlarge leaves as an umbrellalarge leaves as an umbrella


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MeerkatMeerkat

Meerkat is an attractive & social member of theMeerkat is an attractive & social member of themongoose familymongoose family

They emerge from their burrows at dawn andThey emerge from their burrows at dawn and

warm themselves in the morning sun.warm themselves in the morning sun.They live in gangs consisting of about 30They live in gangs consisting of about 30meerkats. the pups venture out after about 3meerkats. the pups venture out after about 3wks.wks.

They thrive on insects, mice, birds, eggs, antThey thrive on insects, mice, birds, eggs, antlarvae, etc.larvae, etc.

Some meerkats stand on guard duty whileSome meerkats stand on guard duty whileothers look for food.others look for food.


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LeopardLeopard

One of the most impressive of all big cats, theOne of the most impressive of all big cats, theleopards strength and beauty have made it theleopards strength and beauty have made it thestuff of legendstuff of legend

Their prey depends on the territory, largeTheir prey depends on the territory, large

grazers on grasslands & primates & rodents ingrazers on grasslands & primates & rodents inforests.forests.

Days are spent sunbathing on rocks, whileDays are spent sunbathing on rocks, whilenights are for preying. They mark their territorynights are for preying. They mark their territory

by urine, claw marks and roaring.by urine, claw marks and roaring.It can live without water for a long time.It can live without water for a long time.

The female raises her cubs till they are 1 yearThe female raises her cubs till they are 1 yearold.old.


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BirdsBirds

Atlantic puffinAtlantic puffin

Barn owlBarn owl

Snowy owlSnowy owlPeregrine falconPeregrine falcon


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Atlantic puffinAtlantic puffin

A puffin was seen carrying about 62 fish in its beak,A puffin was seen carrying about 62 fish in its beak,all at a time.all at a time.

They are highly social and always return to the sameThey are highly social and always return to the samebreeding place where they were born.breeding place where they were born.

Puffins can dive up to 60m underwater to catchPuffins can dive up to 60m underwater to catchsmall shoaling fish they eat. They are normally seensmall shoaling fish they eat. They are normally seenin pairs.in pairs.

It collects plant matter to line its It collects plant matter to line its nest, anest, a burrowburrow

about 2m long.about 2m long.They deter predators like gulls by flying in hugeThey deter predators like gulls by flying in hugewheeling groups over the seawheeling groups over the sea


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Snowy owlSnowy owl

Supremely quiet and controlled, this owl swoopsSupremely quiet and controlled, this owl swoopstowards their prey, often using its hearing to pin-towards their prey, often using its hearing to pin-point prey.point prey.

Their sleepy expression is deceptive, snowy owlsTheir sleepy expression is deceptive, snowy owls

are ever alert.are ever alert.While mating, the male performs flying displays andWhile mating, the male performs flying displays andpresents the female with a dead lemming. Instead ofpresents the female with a dead lemming. Instead ofmaking a nest, the female digs a hollow on amaking a nest, the female digs a hollow on ahummok with a good viewhummok with a good view

Unlike its cousins, snowy owls hunt by day too.Unlike its cousins, snowy owls hunt by day too.


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Barn owlBarn owl

Barn owls are skilled hunters of small birdsBarn owls are skilled hunters of small birdsand mammals too.and mammals too.

Their diet of mammals include bats, volesTheir diet of mammals include bats, voles

and miceand miceThe parents are always kept busy, as theThe parents are always kept busy, as thechicks are constantly hungry.chicks are constantly hungry.

A pair of owls may breed twice a year ifA pair of owls may breed twice a year if

rodents are plentifulrodents are plentifulOnce barn owls mate, they are normallyOnce barn owls mate, they are normallypartners for life. Their wingspan is 107cm.partners for life. Their wingspan is 107cm.


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Peregrine falconPeregrine falcon

The fastest bird, the peregrine, can reach speeds upThe fastest bird, the peregrine, can reach speeds up

to 150kph, or 95 mph.to 150kph, or 95 mph.

It got its name from a Latin word meaning wanderer,It got its name from a Latin word meaning wanderer,

as the bird migrates for 1600km.as the bird migrates for 1600km.

They are famous for their stunts, such as theirThey are famous for their stunts, such as their

characteristic stoop, or dive, in which they reachcharacteristic stoop, or dive, in which they reach

speeds up to 400kph.speeds up to 400kph.

It is a bird of prey, or raptor and its diet includesIt is a bird of prey, or raptor and its diet includes

smaller birds, rodents and occasionally reptiles.smaller birds, rodents and occasionally reptiles.

This majestic bird was bred by Egyptian pharaohs.This majestic bird was bred by Egyptian pharaohs.

They were even mummified with there masters, aThey were even mummified with there masters, a

sign of their superior statussign of their superior status


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Reptiles and amphibiansReptiles and amphibians

Nile crocodileNile crocodile

Poison dart frogPoison dart frog


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A creature, maybe from the past, the Nile croc, with aA creature, maybe from the past, the Nile croc, with a

long tail & a jaws with more than 60 teeth, is a lethallong tail & a jaws with more than 60 teeth, is a lethal

hunting machine.hunting machine.

They are oviparous and young ones hatch from eggsThey are oviparous and young ones hatch from eggs

after about 2 or 3 months of incubation. Afterafter about 2 or 3 months of incubation. After

mating, the female crocodile lays about 50 eggs inmating, the female crocodile lays about 50 eggs in

her nest.her nest.

These large and fearsome creatures are caringThese large and fearsome creatures are caring

mothers. These crocs can also go without food for amothers. These crocs can also go without food for ayear!year!

They live for about 70 to 100 yrs. They will come toThey live for about 70 to 100 yrs. They will come to

bask in the sun when it is too hot.bask in the sun when it is too hot.


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Strawberry poison dart frogStrawberry poison dart frog

Red spells danger as far as this dangerousRed spells danger as far as this dangerousamphibian is concerned. Its red skin glows, warningamphibian is concerned. Its red skin glows, warningpredators of its venom.predators of its venom.

It is believed that the frogs diet, ants are the causeIt is believed that the frogs diet, ants are the cause

to produce venom, one of the most dangerous onesto produce venom, one of the most dangerous onesproduced in nature.produced in nature.

They live for more than 10 years and live near waterThey live for more than 10 years and live near waterto prevent its skin from drying out.to prevent its skin from drying out.

The The Leimadophis epinephelusLeimadophis epinephelusis the only snakeis the only snakeimmune to this venom.immune to this venom.

They are highly territorial and wrestle with eachThey are highly territorial and wrestle with eachother over mates and terrtories.other over mates and terrtories.


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