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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 […]

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,

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

Scientific name : Caviidae Family : Caviidae Native to : South America Interesting fact : It is kept as a pet and kids love it. Conservation status : Least Concern The animal resembles a wild hare; its tail is not visible and larger members of the species weigh almost 36 kilograms and grow to about

Common name : Moorit Shetland Family : Bovidae Native to : Scotland Interesting fact : They were bred to be ornamental sheep on the laird’s estate called Moorit. Conservation status : Vulnerable Moorit is a Scottish word which refers to the light tan or reddish-brown fleece. The sheep have short, triangular tails. Their fleece is

Common name : Reindeer Scientific name : Rangifer tarandus Family : Cervidae Native to : North America and Canada Interesting fact : Their noses are specially designed to warm the cold air before it enters their lungs. Conservation status : Protected Its hollow hair fur helps it to adapt to colder climates and helps it

Common name : Persian lynx, African lynx Scientific name : Caracal caracal Family : Felidae Native to : Africa and Asia Interesting fact : They are fast enough to outrun an ostrich and overpower it. Conservation status : Least Concern It has wonderful tufted ears, which have long tips. They are both diurnal and nocturnal.

Common name : Water hog Scientific name : Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris Family : Caviidae Native to : South America Interesting fact : Widely prized for its body fat which is used in the pharmaceutical industry. Conservation status : Least Concern It is the largest member of the rodent family. The capybara lives in dense forests near

Common name : Nature’s butler Scientific name : Cebus Family : Cebidae Native to : Central and South America Interesting fact : Used to help people who are bedridden or incapacitated. Conservation status : Least Concern Resembling the friars of the order of Minor Capuchin, the monkeys are known for their intelligence and cleverness. There