Posts

Newest

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Image
Chesapeake Bay Retriever Facts Common Name: Chesapeake Bay Retriever Origin: North America Size: 66cm (26in) Weight: 34kg (75lbs) Lifespan: 13 years Group: Gun Dog The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is valued for its bright and happy disposition, intelligence, quiet good sense, and affectionate protective nature. Some of them can be quite vocal when happy, and some will smile by baring their front teeth in a peculiar grin - this is not a threat but a sign of joy or submissiveness. Chesapeakes are naturally dominant and although they won't usually start a fight, they will defend their position as the alpha dog. Obedience training is a must with this breed.

Cheetah

Image
Cheetah Facts Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Felidae Genus: Acinonyx Scientific Name: Acinonyx jubatus Common Name: Cheetah Group: Mammal Number Of Species: 5 Location: Asia and Africa Habitat: Open grassland Colour: Yellow, Tan, Brown, Black Skin Type: Fur Size (H): 115cm - 136cm (45in - 53in) Weight: 40kg - 65kg (88lbs - 140lbs) Top Speed: 112kph (70mph) Diet: Carnivore Prey: Gazelle, Wildebeest, Hare Predators: Human, Lion, Eagle Lifestyle: Diurnal Group Behaviour: Solitary/Pairs Lifespan: 10 - 12 years Age Of Sexual Maturity: 20 - 24 months Gestation Period: 90 days Average Litter Size: 3 Name Of Young: Cub Age Of Weaning: 3 months Conservation Status: Vulnerable Estimated Population Size: 8,500 Biggest Threat: Habitat loss Most Distinctive Feature: Yellowish fur covered in small black spots Fun Fact: The fastest land mammal in the world! Cheetah Classification and Evolu

Chamois

Image
Chamois Facts Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae Genus: Rupicapra Scientific Name: Rupicapra Rupicapra Type: Mammal Diet: Herbivore Size (H): 75cm - 80cm (30in - 31in) Weight: 50kg - 55kg (110lbs - 121lbs) Top Speed: 17km/h (10mph) Lifespan: 18 - 22 years Lifestyle: Herd Conservation Status: Least Concern Colour: Brown, Grey, Black, Tan, White Skin Type: Fur Favourite Food: Grass Habitat: Mountainous and rocky terrain Average Litter Size: 1 Main Prey: Grass, Leaves, Shrubs Predators: Human, Wolf, Wildcats Distinctive Features: Black and white face markings and backward curving horns The chamois is a large sized mountain goat, native to the European mountains. Today, the range of the chamois includes Romania, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and parts of Turkey. The chamois has also been introduced to the mountainous regions of New Zealand's South Island. The chamois is a member of the Bo

Chameleon

Image
Chameleon Facts Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Family: Chamaeleonidae Scientific Name: Chamaeleonidae Type: Reptile Diet: Omnivore Size (L): 2.8cm - 68.5cm (1.1in - 27in) Weight: 0.01kg - 2kg (0.02lbs - 4.4lbs) Top Speed: 35km/h (21mph) Lifespan: 4 - 8 years Lifestyle: Solitary Conservation Status: Threatened Colour: Green, Brown, Black, Yellow, Red, Tan Skin Type: Scales Favourite Food: Insects Habitat: Tropical forests and desert Average Clutch Size: 20 Main Prey: Insects, Snails, Leaves Predators: Snakes, Birds, Mammals Distinctive Features: Exceptional vision and ability to change skin colour Can change color to pink, red, green, yellow, turquoise, and other colors! The chameleon, scientific name Chamaeleonidae, is a species of lizard. There are over 160 species of chameleon spread across Madagascar, Spain, Africa, Asia and Portugal. They have large eyes, a curled tail, and some species can change th