ANIMAL LOVER

15 {important} facts about Meerkats- Meerkats  live in the deserts and grasslands of the southern tip of Africa. They are super cute, with bushy, brown-striped fur, a small, pointed face and large eyes surrounded by dark patches. They average about 50 centimetres long, including their tail. Family:  Herpestidae Lifespan:  12 – 14 years (In captivity) Class:  Mammalia Trophic level:  Carnivorous   Kingdom:  Animalia Scientific name:  Suricata suricatta 1}   Meerkats : Cute but Deadly. Ok, so they're not really deadly, but they aren't as cute & cuddly as many people would believe. Granted some meerkats can be very friendly and affectionate; but this only comes with lots of human interaction from a young age, most meerkats can be very vicious and can do some serious damage. 2} Meerkats have been observed being bitten by venomous snakes. While some have survived the attacks, others have died. So biologists aren't entirely certain if meerkats are completely immune to s

10 {important} facts about the {smallest} Rusty spotted cat. Rusty  spotted cats (Prionailurus rubiginosus) live in Sri Lanka. This miniature predator, is the world's smallest cat… weighing little more than a kilo, 200 times lighter than a lion. Scientific name:  Prionailurus rubiginosus Length:  41 cm (Adult)   Mass:  1.4 kg (Adult) Conservation status:  Vulnerable (Population decreasing)   Higher classification: prionailurus Trophic level:  Carnivorous   . 1}  The Rusty Spotted Cat is the world's smallest cat and is endangered in its homelands of Sri Lanka and India. It is shy, agile and an excellent climber. It is one of the world's rarest cats . While it may look cute, they are wild animals and are not suitable to be kept as pets . 2} The latest research is revealing that it's their extraordinary manoeuvrability that really gives them the killer edge. They can run faster , brake harder and turn quicker than any other predator on land. They have been recorded run

The {great} one horn Rhinoceros 10 important facts- The Indian rhinoceros, also called the greater one-horned rhinoceros and great Indian rhinoceros, is a rhinoceros species native to the Indian subcontinent. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as populations are fragmented and restricted to less than 20,000 km².  Scientific name:  Rhinoceros unicornis Lifespan:  35 – 45 years (In the wild) Order:  Perissodactyla Speed:  55 km/h (Maximum, Running) Mass:  Male: 2,200 kg (Basel Zoo population), Female: 1,600 kg (Basel Zoo population) Height:  Male: 1.6 – 1.9 m (At Shoulder), Female: 1.5 – 1.7 m (At Shoulder) . 1}  The strict  protection and management from Indian and Nepalese wildlife authorities, the greater  one - horned rhino  was brought back from the brink. today  populations  have increased to around 3,500  rhinos  in northeastern India and the Terai grasslands of Nepal.  2}  Grazing in flood plain areas, greater one-horned rhinoceroses have prehensile lips that are sp

20 {important} facts about African wild dogs The  African wild dog  (Lycaon pictus)—also referred to as the  African hunting dog ,  painted dog , and Cape  hunting dog —is one of the most endangered   carnivores. Lycaon pictus, means “ painted  wolf,” referring to the animal's irregular patches or spots which features patches of red, black, brown, white, and yellow fur. 1 } African wild dogs they hunt for a wide variety of prey, including gazelles and other antelopes, warthogs, wildebeest calves, rats, and birds. Like most predators, they play an important role in eliminating sick and weak animals, thereby helping to maintain the natural balance in the wild areas. 2}  Wild dogs  kill only for food. They have a reputation for being  cruel , but in fact they kill their prey as swiftly as most other predators. Prey is chased by the pack and small animals  are pulled down. Larger prey may keep running while the  dogs  continue to bite and tear at it. 3}  The  African wild dog  lives in

20 {interesting} facts about snow leopard  The   snow leopard  (Panthera uncia), also known as the ounce, is a large cat native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia.Snow leopard . : a large cat  of upland central Asia with long heavy grayish-white fur irregularly marked with brownish-black spots, rosettes, and rings . 1}  They are often called the “ghosts of the mountain” because they are so rarely seen and spend most of their lives in wilderness. 2}  Their thick fur patterned with dark rosettes and spots a pattern that is  unique  to each individual  snow leopard is the  perfect camouflage for their rocky habitat, allowing them to stalk their prey. 3} Snow   leopards have  been known to live for as long as 21 years. Their lives in the wild are much harder, so they are undoubtedly much shorter. 4} Female   snow    leopards  most often bear 2 or 3 cubs in a litter, though there  can  be more. The mating season is from January to mid-March, and most births occur in May and Ju