The Indian, or greater one-horned rhino, has been classically described in literature and art for centuries. Known as the “plated rhino,” the Indian rhino has thick shields of skin that protect the rhino’s vital areas during fights with other rhinos. This rhino species lives in moist river valleys in India and Nepal, where it congregates…
The babirusa is one of about a dozen wild pig species scattered across Africa, Europe, Asia and the surrounding islands. The babirusa is found on the tropical Indonesian island of Sulawesi (formerly Celebes). Very little is known about this shy, forest-dwelling pig’s habits in the wild. The babirusa is a dull grey color with very…
Cassowaries are found in Northern Australia, New Guinea, Ceram and Aru Island. Their habitat is dense forests. They can weigh up to 165 lbs. and grow to be 5 ft tall at top of the head. Their diet consists mainly of fruit of forest trees, some small vertebrates and land snails. There are three species…
One of the largest of the cranes, the wattled crane is pale grey with a long white neck, black cap, bare red facial skin, and white feathered pendant wattles on the throat. Elongated inner secondary wing feathers look like a long tail. The wattled crane is a threatened species, with only several thousand pairs left….
Giraffes are predominantly found in open scrub areas. The males can weigh up to 2,000 lbs, reaching 15-18 ft.; Females – 1,200 lbs, 16-17 ft. Their diet consists of leaves and shoots of trees, their favorite trees are various species of Acacia. The name Giraffe is derived from the Arabic ‘Azarafah’ (one who walks swiftly, gracefully)….
The cheetah is a distinct and easily recognized member of the cat family. Living solitarily or in sibling groups cheetahs hunt their prey by day, employing strong eyesight and incredible bursts of speed in 60-70 mph runs to catch antelope, hares, or birds. Cheetahs, named for the Hindu word ‘chita’ meaning spotted one, were once…
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