Reef Triggerfish

Family Name: BalistidaeScientific Name: Rhinecanthus RectangulusHabitat: Found at the reefs of Indo-Pacificregions, Hawaii, endemic in saltwatercoasts ofvarious central and pacific islandsDiet: Worms and crabsDescription: Oval shaped and compressedstructure.Grows upto inches long.It has toughbody structure and rough scales which enableto wiggle into small,rocky crevasses to hidefrom predators.They have vivid hues of blues,yyellow, white, black and gray ...

Red Panda

Scientific Name: Ailurus fulgensFamily: AiluridaeSuperfamily: MustelidaeIUCN Red List: EndangeredHeight: 50 to 64 cm (20 to 25 in) – head to body (adults)28 to 59 cm (11 to 23 in) – tailWeight: 3.7 – 6.2 kg – Males3 – 6.0 kg – FemalesDescription: The red panda has long, soft, reddish-brown fur on itsupper parts, blackish fur on the lower parts, ...

Leafy Sea Dragon

Scientific Name: Phycodrus equesFamily Name: SyngnathidaeIUCN status:Near ThreatenedHabitat: Found in southern and western coastof australia, the Pacific and the Indian oceansand live in coral reefsDiet: CarnivoreLife Span: 2 to 10yrsHeight: 35cm(14inches)Weight: quarter of a poundWhat does it eat: Larval fish, smallcrustaceans, plankton, mysid shrimp andamphipods Amphipods Larval Fish Mysid Shrimp Description: Leafy Sea Dragons are ...

Kakapo

Scientific Name: Stringops HabroptilusIUCN Red List: Critically EndangeredWeight: (Adults) 0.95 to 4 kg(Male) 2-6kg(Female) 1.5 kgHeight: (Adults) 58 to 64cmDescription: The Kakapo is a large and rotund parrot. The upper parts of thekakapo have yellowish moss-green feathers mottled with black or dark brownishgrey, blending well with native vegetation. The breast and flank are yellowish-greenstreaked with yellow. The ...

Humpback Whale

Scientific Name: Megaptera novaeangliaeIUCN Red List: Least ConcernHeight: 12 – 16m (39 – 52 ft)13 – 14m (43 – 46 ft) – fully grown males15 – 16m (49 – 52 ft) – fully grown femalesWeight: 25 – 30 t (28 – 33 short tons)27 metric tons – adult males24.8 – 40.8 tons – adult females Description: ...

Javan Rhinoceros

Scientific Name: Rhinoceros sondaicusIUCN Red List: Critically Endangered (CR)Trophic Level: HerbivoreDiet: Shoots, twigs, young foliage and fallen fruit of diverse plant species.Habitat: It inhabits dense, low-land rain forests, grasslands, and reed bedswith abundant rivers, large floodplain, or wet areas with many mud wallows.Threats: Reduced Genetic Diversity, Habitat Degradation, Natural Disasters &Diseases.Height: 4.6 – 5.8 feetWeight: ...

LEATHERBACK SEA TURTLES

Family Name: DermochelysScientific Name: Dermochelys CoriaceaHabitat: Ocean (Alaska,southern tip of Africa)Diet: Carnivores (Jellyfish)       Interesting Facts: Largest sea turtles which lacks hardshell 4 th heaviest reptiles Only living species in the genusDermochelys It is a brilliant big turtle Only reptile that can remain active atlow temperatures(40 degree F) Large carapace which is flexible andrubbery   ...