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Pointers are very high energy dogs and constantly think about hunting and tracking. They are also extremely sweet, love to cuddle, play with other pets, and enjoy the company of other humans.They are a very independent, loyal, and responsive breed--t...

Pointers are very high energy dogs and constantly ...

The pike is a large species of freshwater fish, natively found in North America and across Eurasia. There are five recognised species of this large predatory fish which are the American pickerels, the Northern Pike, the Muskellunge, the Chain Pickere...

The pike is a large species of freshwater fish, na...

The oyster is a sessile (immobile) mollusc that is commonly found clinging onto shipwrecks, debris and harbour walls around the world. Oysters are bivalve molluscs meaning that they are closely related to other animals such as scallops, clams and mus...

The oyster is a sessile (immobile) mollusc that is...

The olm (also known as the proteus or the cave salamander) is a blind amphibian exclusively found in the underwater caves of southern European lakes and rivers. The olm is also known as the human fish, which refers to the colour of it's skin.The olm ...

The olm (also known as the proteus or the cave sal...

The Neanderthal is an old world, modern primate that is now extinct. It is thought that the Neanderthal roamed the lands of Asia and Europe for around 100,000 years.The Neanderthal traits are no longer found in humans, the last known being 24,000 yea...

The Neanderthal is an old world, modern primate th...

The numbat is a small-sized marsupial that is found in Western Australia. The numbat has long, colourful fur and despite being a marsupial, the female numbat does not have a pouch on her belly.The numbat was once found across Southern Australia, but ...

The numbat is a small-sized marsupial that is foun...

The nightingale is a small species of bird thought to be formally members of the thrush family. The nightingale is often mistaken for the robin, as the nightingale is about the same size and the female robin is very similar in appearance to the night...

The nightingale is a small species of bird thought...

The mountain lion is one of the biggest species cat native to the mountains of the Americas. The mountain lion is thought to be a subspecies of cougar that is strictly confined to the mountainous areas.The mountain lion is a highly adaptive feline, a...

The mountain lion is one of the biggest species ca...

There are two species of the mountain gorilla, both of which are found in the highlands in eastern Africa. One of these is found in the volcanic mountains of Virunga in Central Africa, with the mountain gorilla having a habitat range across 4 nationa...

There are two species of the mountain gorilla, bot...

A mule is the result of the mating of a male donkey (jack) and a female horse (mare) to produce a hybrid. The much rarer hinny is the result of mating a female donkey (jennet) with a male horse (stallion) although the hinny is much harder to produce ...

A mule is the result of the mating of a male donke...

The mongoose is a small rodent-like mammal, the mongoose is similar in appearance to the meerkat and the weasel. Mongoose are naturally found in Asia, Africa and parts of Europe but the mongoose has also been artificially introduced to the Caribbean ...

The mongoose is a small rodent-like mammal, the mo...

The marsh frog is a medium, fairly colourful species of frog that natively found in Europe. The marsh frog is closely related to the edible frog and the pool frog, all three of which belong to the family of "green frogs" (the common frog belongs to t...

The marsh frog is a medium, fairly colourful speci...

The Malayan tiger is a smaller-sized subspecies of tiger, found throughout Malaysia and parts of Thailand. The Malayan tiger is today an endangered species but one of the more numerous wild tiger species.The Malayan tiger is found throughout the sout...

The Malayan tiger is a smaller-sized subspecies of...

Turkey Facts Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae Genus: Meleagris Scientific Name: Meleagris Type: Bird Diet: Omnivore Size: 70-125cm (28-49in) Wing Span: 150-180cm (59-71in) Weight: 3-11kg (6.6-24lbs...

Turkey Facts Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Cl...

Tiger Facts Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Felidae Genus: Panthera Scientific Name: Panthera Tigris Type: Mammal Diet: Carnivore Size: 2.8-3.3m (9-11ft) Weight: 267-300kg (589-660lbs) Top Speed: 96km/h (60...

Tiger Facts Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Cla...

Snake Facts Scientific Name: Serpentes Type: Reptile Diet: Carnivore Size: 5.4m (18ft) Weight: 150kg (330lbs) Top Speed: 32km/h (20mph) Life Span: 30 years Lifestyle: Solitary There are around 2,700 known species of snake worldwide, with the snake be...

Snake Facts Scientific Name: Serpentes Type: Repti...

Snail Facts Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Mollusca Class: Gastropoda Order: Achatinoidea Common Name: Snail Scientific Name: Achatinoidea Found: Worldwide Diet: Herbivore Size (L): 0.5cm - 80cm (0.2in - 32in) Weight: 0.01kg - 18kg (0.02lbs - 40lbs) Numbe...

Snail Facts Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Mollusca Cla...

Shrimp Facts Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Crustacea Order: Decapoda Family: Caridea Common Name: Shrimp Scientific Name: Caridea Origin: Worldwide Diet: Omnivore Size: 0.3-5cm (0.1-2in) Water Type: Fresh, Brackish, Salt Optimum pH Leve...

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Seahorse Facts Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Syngnathiformes Family: Syngnathidae Genus: Hippocampus Common Name: Seahorse Scientific Name: Hippocampus Origin: Worldwide Diet: Omnivore Size (L): 2.5cm - 30cm (0.9in -...

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Sea Lion Facts Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Otariidae Scientific Name: Otariidae Type: Mammal Diet: Omnivore Size: 2.7-3.3m (9-11ft) Weight: 300-1,000kg (660-2,200lbs) Top Speed: 44km/h (27mph) Life Span...

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Sea Dragon Facts Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Syngnathiformes Family: Syngnathidae Genus: Phycodurus Common Name: Sea Dragon Scientific Name: Phycodurus Eques Origin: Australian coastal waters Diet: Carnivore Size (...

Sea Dragon Facts Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordat...