Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Leopard Cat


Animals Unique | Leopard Cat | The leopard cat is Reviews a small species of Reviews wild paint, natively to south-east Asia and parts of the Indian Subcontinent. There are eleven different species of leopard of paint Reviews in the Asian jungles and axle Reviews the name suggests, Reviews the fur of Reviews the leopard cat has Reviews the Reviews the Similar Reviews spotted pattern to that of a leopard.

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Leopard




Animals Unique | Leopard |
Leopard Classification and Evolution
The Leopard is a medium-sized wildcat that is natively found in a variety of different habitats across sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia. A member of the "Big Cat" family, the Leopard is an agile and opportunistic hunter that has been Able to exploit habitats unused by other large felines as it spends a great deal of it's time high in the tree branches.

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Lemur


Animals Unique | Lemur |
The lemurs is a primate native to the island of Madagascar, a large island off the south east coast of Africa. There are approximately 10 different species of lemurs inhabiting the island where the lemurs spend most of their time in the trees.

Friday, November 2, 2012

Lemming


Animals Unique | Lemming |
The lemming is a tiny rodent that is found in or near the Arctic Circle and are thought to be related to voles and muskrats. The smallest species of lemming is the wood lemming measuring around 8 cm. The Norwegian lemming is roughly three times the size of a wood lemming and is one of the largest species of lemmings.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Leaf-Tailed Gecko


Animals Unique | Leaf-Tailed Gecko |
The leaf-tailed gecko (also known as the flat-tailed gecko) is a group of geckos that are found only on the African island of Madagascar and on a number of the little islands that surround it. There are eight different species of leaf-tailed gecko all of roomates are endemic to the island.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Ladybird


Animals Unique | Ladybird |
The ladybird (also known as the ladybug) is a small colorful beetle found all around the world. There are thought to be more than 5.000 different species of ladybird in the world, with more than 450 species found in North America alone.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Labrador Retriever



Animals Unique | Labrador Retriever |
Labradors are a well-balanced, friendly and versatile breed, adaptable to a wide range of functions as well as making very good pets.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Labradoodle



Animals Unique | Labradoodle | Labradooddles are mixed breed of dog also known as a mutt. A labradoodle is a mix between a labrador and a poodle.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Hyena


Animals Unique | Hyena |
The hyena is a carnivorous dog-like species of animal, native to parts of both Africa and Asia. There are four known species of hyena, the spotted hyena, the striped hyena, the brown hyena and the aardwolf.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Humpback Whale


Animals Unique | Humpback Whale | The humpback whale is one of the bigger species of whale with the average adult humpback whale measuring more than 15m long (thats still about half the size of the blue whale).

Friday, October 26, 2012

Hummingbird


Animals Unique | Hummingbird | There are nearly 350 known species of hummingbird, found throughout the Southern Hemisphere. Although some species of hummingbirds are occasionally found further north, these small birds growing niche to prefer the more tropical climates.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Humboldt Penguin


Animals Unique | Humboldt Penguin | The Humboldt penguin is a medium-sized species of penguin that is found breeding on the coasts of South America. The Humboldt penguin is Similar in appearance to and closely related to other more northern species of penguin Including the African Penguin, the Magellanic penguin and the Galapagos penguin.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Human



Animals Unique | Human | The human being is part of the primate group that walks on two legs rather than than the usual four like most of the other Primates, roomates is known as bipedal.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Howler Monkey


Animals Unique | Howler Monkey | There are nine different species of howler monkey, found dispersed throughout the tropical jungles of South America. The howler monkey is one of the largest species of monkey found in South America with some howler monkeys growing to nearly a meter long.

Monday, October 22, 2012

Horseshoe Crab



Animals Unique | Horseshoe Crab | The horseshoe crab (also known as the king crab), is a hard-shelled Invertebrate found on the sea floor in warmer climates. Despite it's name, the horseshoe crab is not actually a crab (or crustacean) and is in fact more closely related to arachnids such as spiders and scorpions.

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Horse



Animals Unique | Horse | Horses evolved over 50 million years from small many toed animals to the big beautiful, single-toed horses of today. The modern horse has been Domesticated around the world for many Reasons Including transportation and battle.

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Horned Frog



Animals Unique | Horned Frog | There are two species of Horned Frog games, the Argentine horned frog and the Cranwells horned frog, both of roomates are found in the wetland areas of Argentina on the tip of South America.

Monday, September 3, 2012

Horn Shark


Animals Unique | Horn Shark |
The horn shark is a small species of shark, natively found in the coastal waters of north-west North America. The horn shark is named for the broad, flattened head and found a high ridge behind this shark's large eyes that is almost horn-like in appearance and makes this shark one of the hardiest of all shark species.

Honey Bee


Animals Unique | Honey Bee |
The honey bee is a small sized bee that quiet inhabiting forests, jungles, meadows and gardens all all over the world. There are only seven species of honey bee Recognized out of 20.000 different bee species found worldwide, but these species individually Often Contain their own subspecies. There are 44 known subspecies of the seven species of honey bee.

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Hippopotamus



Animals Unique | Hippopotamus |
Hippopotamus Classification and Evolution
The Hippopotamus is a large semi-aquatic mammal that is found wallowing in the rivers and lakes across sub-Saharan Africa. Despite it's appearance, the Hippopotamus is actually thought to be most closely related to Whales as the two are thought to have had a common ancestor roughly 54 million that Existed years ago.

Himalayan



Animals Unique | Himalayan |
The Himalayan cat (also known as the Persian colourpoint) is a mix-bred cat originally bred from the Siamese cat and the Persian cat. The Siamese was used for the fur markings and the Persian cat for their long fur and pretty features.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Highland Cattle



Animals Unique | Highland Cattle |
Highland cattle (also known as the hairy cow) are an old Scottish breed of cow, bred primarily for their beef. Often Highland cattle are bred for cattle shows, and some highland cattle can win many prizes due to the incredible condition of the highland cattle individuals.

Heron


Animals Unique | Heron |
The heron is a large species of bird that Inhabits wetlands and areas that are close to lakes, ponds and rivers. Some species of heron are also known as egrets and bitterns instead of being called herons.

Friday, August 31, 2012

Hermit Crab



Animals Unique | Hermit Crab |
The hermit crab is a small sized crustacean, that is found in ocean waters worldwide.Despite its snail-like appearance the hermit crab is related to crabs, although they are not that closely related as the hermit crab is not a true crab.

Hedgehog


Animals Unique | Hedgehog |
The hedgehog is thought to be one of the oldest Mammals on earth, with estimates dating the hedgehog to around 15 million years ago. It is believed that the hedgehog has changed very little over that period of time.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Hercules Beetle


Animals Unique | Hercules Beetle | The Hercules beetle is one of the largest species of beetle in the world, and is natively found in the jungles of South America. The Hercules beetle is the largest and most well known of all of the rhinoceros beetles, a large group of beetles that are closely related to the famous scarab beetle.

Havanese



Animals Unique | Havanese |
The Havanese is a breed of dog of the Bichon type, roomates do not shed.

These dogs were developed from the now extinct Bichon Tenerife, which was Introduced to the Canary Islands by the Spanish and later to other islands and colonies of Spain by sailors.

They are very playful dogs and good with older, more considerate children.

Havanese Facts
Name: Havanese
Origin: Cuba
Size: 25cm (10in)
Weight: 5kg (12lbs)
Life Span: 15 years
Group: Gun Dog

Harrier



Animals Unique | Harrier |
The Harrier is cheerful, sweet-tempered, tolerant, and it is excellent with children. This pack dog is good with other dogs, but should be supervised with noncanine pets unless it is raised with them from puppyhood.

It prefers life in a pack with people, dogs, or both. This active dog likes to go exploring, sniffing, and trailing, so be sure to keep it on a leash or in a safe enclosed area. Some Harriers like to bay.

Harrier Facts
Name: Harrier
Origin: Great Britain
Size: 55cm (22in)
Weight: 27kg (60lbs)
Life Span: 16 years
Group: Hound

Hare


Animals Unique | Hare |
The hare, closely related to the rabbit, is a small mammal found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. Although there are different species of hare found all over the world, the hare is most commonly found in Europe and North America with the Arctic Hare found inhabiting the freezing climates within the Arctic Circle.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Hamster


Animals Unique | Hamster | Hamsters are thought to be originally from the desert lands of east Asia, Including hamster species such as the common Syrian hamster and the miniature Russian dwarf hamster. Hamsters in the wild growing niche to spend most of their time digging and foraging for food.

Hammerhead Shark



Animals Unique | Hammerhead Shark | Hammerhead Sharks are appropriately named after their flat shaped heads. Hammerhead sharks are large carnivorous fish that prey on large fish and occasionally hammerhead sharks will hunt small water Mammals.

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Guppy


Animals Unique | Guppy |
The guppy (also known as the millionfish) is a small colorful species of tropical freshwater fish that is found naturally in the rivers and lakes of South America. There are nearly 300 different types of guppy spread throughout Barbados, Brazil, Guyana, Netherlands Antilles, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Guinea Pig


Animals Unique | Guinea Pig |
The guinea pig is found in the Andes mountains in South America, were it is used as a stable food source for the local peoples. Todays domestic guinea pig is thought to be a subspecies of the Andes guinea pig and therefore can not be found in the wild.

Guinea Fowl


Animals Unique | Guinea Fowl |
The guinea fowl is a large wild bird that is natively found inhabiting a variety of habitats across the African continent. Today, the guinea fowl has been Introduced to various countries around the world as it is farmed by humans.

Friday, August 24, 2012

Grouse



Animals Unique | Grouse | The grouse is a heavily-built bird that is found in the cold, forested areas of the Northern Hemisphere. The grouse is most closely related to other game birds Including chickens, turkeys and peasants and, although not commonly farmed commercially, the grouse is hunted by humans in its natural habitat.

Grizzly Bear


Animals Unique | Grizzly Bear | The grizzly bear is a sub-species of the brown bear, also known as the Silvertip Bear. The grizzly bears live in the uplands of western North America, and each female bear produces a litter of young roughly every other year.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Greyhound



Animals Unique | Greyhound |
Although Greyhounds are extremely fast and athletic, and despite their reputation as racing dogs, they are not high-energy dogs. They are sprinters, and although they love running, they do not require extensive exercise.

Most are quiet, gentle animals. An adult Greyhound will stay healthy and happy with a daily walk of as little as 20 to 30 minutes.

The greyhound has been Referred to as a 45mph couch potato!

Greyhound Facts
Name: Greyhound
Origin: Great Britain
Size: 76cm ​​(30in)
Weight: 32kg (70lbs)
Life Span: 11 years
Group: South

Grey Seal


Animals Unique | Grey Seal |
The gray seal is one of the rarest species of seal in the world with around 40% of the gray seal population inhabiting the cooler waters around the United Kingdom.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Grey Reef Shark


Animals Unique | Grey Reef Shark |
The gray reef shark is one of the most common species of shark found in the warm waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Grey reef sharks are generally found in the coastal regions and along continental shelves from the Middle East to the islands in the deep Pacific.

Grey Mouse Lemur


Animals Unique | Grey Mouse Lemur |
The gray mouse lemur is one of the world's smallest Primates, and one of the smallest lemurs on the island of Madagascar. The gray mouse lemur was named after it's size and appearance that resembles that of a mouse (in a Similar way to the other mouse lemur species). Although Threatened, the gray mouse lemur is Considered to be one of the most abundant Primates on the island.

Monday, August 13, 2012

Greenland Dog



Animals Unique | Greenland Dog | In Greenland this breed exists in much the same condition as it had when originally arriving there, and are kept as a working dog as chiefly valued for its strength and speed rather than a malleable temperament.

As a result of living in a pack structure very much similar to Their wolf forebears, the Greenland dog takes a very firm and confident owner to make a good pet.

Greenland Dog Facts
Name: Greenland Dog
Origin: Norway
Size: 61cm (24in)
Weight: 30kg (66lbs)
Life Span: 12 years
Group: North

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Green Bee-Eater


Animals Unique | Green Bee-Eater |
The green bee-eater (also known as the little green bee-eater) is a small species of bee-eater bird found throughout parts of Africa and Asia. The green bee-eater is one of 26 species of bee-eater, a group of birds That a primarily found throughout Africa and in parts of Asia and the Middle East.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

 
Animals Unique | Greater Swiss Mountain Dog | The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has a reputation of combining protectiveness with a gentle nature, particularly with respect to its love of its family, ESPECIALLY children.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Great White Shark


Animals Unique | Great White Shark |
Great white sharks (white shark) are found in coastal waters in every major ocean but the great white shark is most commonly sighted around Australia, South Africa, California and Mexico.

Great Dane

 
Animals Unique | Great Dane | The Great Danes large and imposing appearance belies its friendly nature, the breed is Often Referred to as a gentle giant. Generally Great Danes are well-disposed toward other dogs, other non-canine pets, wild animals, and Humans (including Strangers and children).

Some Great Danes, as with dogs of any breed, may have dominance issues, may be aggressive with other dogs of the same sex, or chase small animals, however, this is quite rare.

Great Dane Facts
Name: Great Dane
Origin: Germany
Size: 81cm (32in)
Weight: 45kg (100lbs)
Life Span: 7 years
Group: Mastiff

Friday, August 10, 2012

Glow Worm


Animals Unique | Glow Worm |
The glow worm is a medium to large sized Invertebrate That is famous for having a green and yellow colored light on the end of it's tail.

Glass Lizard




Animals Unique | Glass Lizard |
The glass lizard (also known as the glass snake and the jointed snake) are a group of Reptiles That resemble snakes, but are actually lizards. Although most species of glass lizards have no legs, Their head shape and the fact That They have movable eyelids and external ear openings identify them as lizards.

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Grasshopper


Animals Unique | Grasshopper |
The Grasshopper is a medium to large sized insects and the Grasshopper is found (close to grass) all over the world. Grasshoppers are best known for Their ability to jump incredible heights and distances.,

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Gorilla

Animals Unique | Gorilla | Gorillas are the biggest of the worlds Primates and live in the forests in select parts of Africa. The gorilla population is sadly much lower than it used to be meaning gorillas are an endangered That species.

Gopher


Animals Unique | Gopher |
There are two species of gopher game, the pocket gopher and the ground squirrel Richardson, both of these species of gopher are found in North America. The gopher is a small squirrel-like rodent lives in the which underground Burrows.