Common name : Puma, Mountain lion Scientific name : Puma concolor Family : Felidae Native to : North and South America Interesting fact : The ‘pumpard’ is a cross between a female puma and a male leopard. Conservation status : Least Concern The cougar lives in rocky areas and under bush. It has a typical […]
Duke Orsino of Illyria was deeply in love with a beautiful and noble lady, Countess Olivia. But she refused to meet him, for she was mourning the death of her brother. She said that she would not come out without a veil for seven years! The Duke was very sad and longed for someone to
Common name : Coatimundi, White-nosed Coati, Hog-nosed raccoon Scientific name : Nasua narica Family : Procyonidae Native to : Western North America, Central and South America Interesting fact : Its nose can rotate, and is used like a digit! Conservation status : Critically Endangered The coati is like a raccoon, and it walks on the
Common name : Musk hog Scientific name : Pecari tajacu Family : Tayassuidae Native to : North, Central and South America Interesting fact : When alarmed, they release a strong, musky smell Conservation status : Critically Endangered It resembles a pig, but is not so. Their diet consists of cacti, nuts, tubers, grasses, and even
Common name : Clouded leopard Scientific name : Neofelis nebulosa Family : Felidae Native to : Himalayan foothills, mainland South-East Asia and China Interesting fact : It is not related to the leopard. Conservation status : Vulnerable They have exceptionally long canine teeth, almost 1.6 inches. The clouded leopard is solitary, and in India, only
Common name : Toddy cat, Musang Scientific name : Civettictis civetta Family : Viverridae Native to : Africa and Asia Interesting fact : Kopi luwak or civet coffee originates from the belly of the Asian palm civet; it is partly digested coffee beans excreted by the animal. This nocturnal mammal is found in Asia and
Common name : Squirrel Scientific name : Tamias Family : Sciuridae Native to : North America, Asia Interesting fact : Contributes greatly to forest ecosystems, by hoarding seeds, helping spread the spores of rare truffles Conservation status : Least Concern All of them are striped, including facial stripes. The chipmunks usually live in burrows with
Scientific name : Canis lupus familiaris Family : Canidae Native to : North America Interesting fact : It was taken on Admiral Byrd’s maiden Antarctic expedition in 1928. Conservation status : Least Concern The chinook is a rare breed of a dog developed in New Hampshire. For chinooks, the United Kennel Club breed standard states
Prospero, the Duke of Milan, was a learned man who spent his time studying magic deeply. His brother, Antonio, ran his dukedom but was very jealous of him. Wishing to usurp his brother’s place, Antonio plotted with Prospero’s enemy, the King of Naples, Alonso, to take everything that belonged to his brother. They didn’t kill
Common name : Jebeer gazelle, Indian gazelle Scientific name : Gazella bennettii Family : Bovidae Native to : India, Pakistan and Iran Interesting fact : They can stay without water for months, surviving only on dew drops and plant fluids Conservation status : Endangered The Indian gazelle is closely related to the blue bull or
Common name : Chin Scientific name : Chinchilla chinchilla, Chinchilla lanigera Family : Chinchillidae Native to : South American Andes Interesting fact : Named after the Chincha people of the Andes, who donned themselves in thick fur which resembled a rich velvet lining. Conservation status : Endangered They live in herds in burrows or crevices,
In Venice, there lived a very rich merchant named Antonio. His ships carried merchandise to Portugal, Mexico and India. He had many friends, but the dearest was Bassanio, a relative of his. Bassanio was a cheerful fellow who loved to spend his money freely. Bassanio wished to marry a very beautiful lady named Portia living
Common name : Duma Scientific name : Acinonyx jubatus Family : Felidae Native to : Africa and the Middle East (Iran) Interesting fact : Fastest terrestrial mammal, attaining speed up to 120 km/h Conservation status : Vulnerable Their tails help them steer and turn while running. They have distinctive ‘tear marks’ on their faces and
Common name : Chammy Scientific name : Rupicapra rupicapra Family : Bovidae Native to : Central Europe, Asia and New Zealand Interesting fact : Hats are adorned with the tuft of hair which grows on the back of the goat, called the ‘gamsbart’. Conservation status : Protected The source of fine leather, the chamois is
Common name : Griffon Family : Canidae Native to : Europe Interesting fact : It has a three-layered coat helping it to adapt to different climatic conditions. Conservation status : Critically Endangered The gundog breed of pointer traces its history back to the early Middle Ages, in the 14th century. They were gifted to Margave