Species & Wildlife

Great white sharks are one of the most iconic animals in the world. Their size, strength, and aggressive nature have made them a subject of fascination (and fear) for humans for years.

The African wild dog might be the most misunderstood animal on the planet. This is large because these species are incredibly rare – there are only about 6,000 of them left in the wild.

Elephants are the largest land mammals and migratory species on the planet. They weigh in at around two hundred sixty to two thousand pounds and can reach a height of six and a half to eleven feet.

Arabian Oryx (Oryx leucoryx) is an endangered species in the Arabian Peninsula. Humans hunt them for their meat, horns, and hides, bringing their populations to the brink of extinction. Due to their rarity, there is no accurate estimate of their total population size, but it is believed that there are less than 250 Arabian Oryx …

Bengal Slow Loris is a small, nocturnal primate found in the forests of north-eastern India and Nepal. These animals are threatened by habitat destruction and hunting, and their population is estimated to be as low as 2,500-10,000 individuals. The biology of the Bengal Loris is fascinating. They are the only venomous primate in the world, …

The giant armadillo is a large mammal that can be found in South America and is now endangered. They are high up on the food chain, which makes them an excellent source of meat, although not particularly pleasant to eat. Armadillos may dig through up to 6 feet of soil in one go, using their …

Whale Shark Facts Description of the Whale Shark The whale shark is an enormous fish, measuring 5.5 to 10 meters long and weighing an average of 18.7 tons. The largest scientifically measured whale shark was 12.7 meters long and weighed no less than 21.5 tons. The species is likely to be 60 million years old …

African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) are a species of penguin found on the African continent. These penguins are listed as endangered, and there are concerns that they may become extinct soon.

Description One of the strangest-looking land animals of our era, the Bactrian camel is a large, ungulate (hoofed mammal) with two large humps on its back, expanded feet for walking on sand, and a long, curved neck. They are very large, standing 1.8 to 2.3 meters tall at the summit of their humps and weighing …

Amur Leopards are a subspecies of leopards that live in the Amur River region of Russia, North Korea, and China. Less than 500 amur leopards remain in the wild!