Wild world

Origin of the species Arctic fox (polar fox, arctic fox) (lat. Vulpes Lagopus, Alopex lagopus) is a species of predatory animals of the mammalian class, canine family, and fox genus. Before arctic foxes belonged to a separate genus Alopex, later animals were included in the genus of wolves. Modern scientific classification sometimes classifies the only genus of arctic foxes as the genus of foxes. What does a fox look like? Outwardly, the arctic fox resembles a fox, but thanks to its short limbs, it is characterized by a squat physique...

Zebras (lat. Hippotigris) are combined into one subgenus, which belongs to the genus of Horses (Equus) and the family of Horses (lat. Equidae). These animals have common features with horses and donkeys, have a characteristic striped color. The Latin name of these equidistant mammals means “tiger horse”, which very correctly describes their appearance. To date, there are three types of zebras: the Burchell zebra (Equus quagga), Grevy's zebra (Equus grevyi) and mountain zebra (Equus zebra), all of which are distributed exclusively in Africa...

Lifestyle In choosing the landscape for living, the marsupial Tasmanian devil is not too picky. It is stopped only by areas that do not have forest cover and those that are already densely populated by people. The animal gives particular reference to the coastal savannah, as well as to the sclerophyll forests. The population reaches a large size and close to cattle pastures. Animals are not tied to a specific territory. Each individual selects for itself the most convenient area up to 20 sq...

Origin of name The first European settlers on the island of Tasmania, the animal that makes terrible screams at night and has a huge mouth with sharp teeth combined with coal-black wool, seemed a real guest from the underworld. For the ferocity of an unfamiliar beast was called the Tasmanian devil. Later this animal was also called in another way - a marsupial devil. Biological classification Tasmanian devil is a predatory marsupial mammal. It is customary to refer it to the genus Sarcophilus, the only representative of which it is...

Mighty and graceful. Artful and fearless predator. The largest and most powerful cat on the planet - without a doubt, this place belongs to the tiger. An avid lone hunter can rightfully wear the crown of the king of animals. His bright royal "mantle" is an excellent outfit, work suit and good protection from heat and cold. But do we all know about the hard life of this magnificent and brave animal? TIGER TYPES, TIGER SIZES 1.Amur tiger. The largest cat on the planet is the Amur tiger. Its length without tail is more than 280 cm, weight can reach 320 kg...