White Rhinoceros

Scientific Name: Ceratotherium simumClass: AnimaliaFamily Name: RhinocerotidaeTrophic Level: Herbivore Grazers Head to Body Length: Males: 3.7m – 4m (12.1 – 13.1ft)Females: 3.4m – 3.65m (11.2 – 12ft)Weight: Males: 2,300kgFemales: 1,700kgShoulder Height: Males: 170 – 186 cm (5.58 – 6.10 ft)Females: 160 – 177 cm (5.25 – 5.81 ft)IUCN Red List: Near Threatened (NT)Life Span: 40 ...

Vaquita

Scientific Name : Phocoena SinusFamily Name : PhocoenidaeWeight(Adult) : 46.5kg (4650g) (New Born) : 7.5kg or moreLength (F) : 150cm(M) : 140cmLifespan : 20yrsDiet : Demorsal fish , Crustaceans , Squids , Benethic fish such as Grunts and Croakers. i) Grunts ii) Croakers Habitat : Gulf of California Sea of Cortez  Vermilion Sea IUCN Red ...

Vampire Squid

Scientific Name: Vampyroteuthis InfernalisFamily Name: VampyroteuthisWeight: around 1 poundHabitat: Ocean (deepest,darkest part of the ocean)Lifespan: 1-2 years Interesting facts The Vampire Squid is the last surviving species in their family Scientists have found fossils of different speciesin their family It’s the only member of the family leftThey feed on plankton They look a bit like ...

Sperm Whale

Scientific Name: Physeter macrocephalusFamily Name: PhyseteridaeTrophic Level: CarnivoreLife Span: Sperm whales can live 70 years or more.Description: The sperm whale is the largest toothed whale, with adult males measuring up to 20.7 metres (68 ft) long and weighing up to 80 tonnes. The sperm whale is among the most sexually dimorphic of all cetaceans. At ...

Whale Shark

Family Name: RhinocodontidaeScientific Name: RhicodontypusIUCN Status: EndangeredWeight: 20.6 tons (18.7 metric tons)Length: grows up to 40 feet(12metres) longHabitat: found in warmer areas andfound in tropical areas eg.Indian,Pacific and Atlantic oceansAlso found in cooler areas eg.off thecoast of New YorkLifespan: can live upto 100 to 150years                                                                                             Interesting Facts  They are the biggest fish  They are ...

Southern Sea Otter

Scientific Name: Enhydra LutrisWeight(M): 22-45kg(F): 14-35kg(New Born): 1.4-2.3kgPredator: Great White SharkLifespan(M):10-15 years(F): 15-20 yearsIUCN Red List: EndangeredTrophic Level: OmnivoreDiet: Sea Urchins, Mollusks, Crustaceans andsome species of fish Habitat: Coasts of the Northern & Eastern NorthPacific OceanDescription: Sea Otter has no blubber, and it relieson its thick fur to keep warm. The fur consists oflong, waterproof ...

Snowy Owl

Scientific Name: Bubo ScandiacusFamily Name: StrigidaeIUCN Red List: VulnerableTrophic Level: CarnivoreHeight: 27 inches & 49 – 51 inches of wings spanWeight: 40 – 70 ouncesWingspan: Males: 116 to 165.6 cm (3 ft 10 in to 5 ft 5 in)Females: 146 to 183 cm (4 ft 9 in to 6 ft 0 in)Lifespan: Snowy owls can live for 10 years or more in the wild and28 years in captivity.Description: ...

Snow Leopard

Scientific Name: Panthera unciaHabitat: the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia.IUCN Red List: VulnerableGlobal Population: less than 10,000 mature individualsThreats: It is threatened by poaching and habitat destruction followinginfrastructural developments.Weight: Maximum weight is 75kg.Length: Maximum length is 2.5m.Description: The snow leopard's fur is whitish to gray with black spots onhead and neck, but larger rosettes on the back, flanks ...

Siberian Tiger

Scientific Name: Panthera Tigris TigrisFamily: FelidaeIUCN Red List: EndangeredThreats: The winter of 2006-2007 was marked by heavy poaching.Weight: Males – 180 – 360kgFemales – 100 – 167kgLength: Males – 2.5m (8 ft)Females – 2.3m (7.5 ft)Description: The tiger is reddish-rusty or rusty-yellow in color, with narrowblack transverse strips. The length of the skull is 250mm ...

Giant Panda

Scientific Name: Ailuropoda melanoleucaFamily Name: UrsidaeTrophic Level: FolivoreDescription: The giant panda has luxuriant black and white fur. Thegiant panda has a body shape typical to bears. It has black fur on itsears, eye patches, muzzle, legs, arms and shoulders. The rest of theanimal’s coat is white. The bold colouring provides effectivecamouflage in their shade-dappled snowy ...