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Type: Reptile

Lives in: Rainforests of central & western Africa

Eats: Small mammals, birds, frogs, and reptiles

Status: Least Concern (some loss from hunting & habitat loss)

Cool facts: Has the longest fangs of any snake and amazing leaf-like camouflage

My thoughts: It’s a beautiful but scary snake—I think it’s awesome how well it blends into its environment!

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1.common name for warthogs is Phacochoerus africanus

2. the type of animal it is, is a wild pig

3. warthogs live in sub-Saharan Africa in a variety habitats including savannas,grassland,woodleans, and even semi-desserts

4. they eat grasses,roots,and berries. but their diet also includes bark, insects, and carrion

5. they are least concern

6. what i find interesting about warthogs is that they use sound and body language to communicate.

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Giraffe

1 The Giraffe is a mammal

2 They live in the dry savannahs and open woodlands of sub Saharan Africa.

3 Giraffes eat leaves and twigs of acacia, mimosa, and wild apricot trees.

4 The conservation status of the Giraffe is vulnerable to extinction

5 I think Giraffes are kinda cool since they're not too dangerous and you can feed them at the zoo. They also look like they're friendly.

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The Emerald Tree Boa is a reptile and in the wild they live in the rainforests of South Africa. These snakes eat small mammals like rats and birds, as well in certain cases eating larger prey like small monkeys. The conversation status of the Emerald Tree Boa right now is at risk. I think this animal is really awesome and beautiful and I find it interesting that they are supreme ambush hunters which makes them a really tough animal.

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The Red Kangaroo

1. it's a mammal

2. the red kangaroo lives in the dry grasslands and dry areas of Australia

3. it eats grass and shrubs

4. conservation status: SAFE

5. i think the red kangaroo is really interesting because i like how it travels in groups called mobs and how they use sounds to communicate, like clicks and hisses. I also like how they are strong and how far they cn jump across.

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-Meerkats are a small mammal

-They live in deserts and grasslands of Southern Africa

-They are omnivores and eat insects, reptiles, birds, fruits, and plants

-They are least concern on Red list, and are not endangered

-Somthing interesting about Meerkats is they are quadrapets, but can stand on their hind legs when looking for predators

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-it’s a bird

-they live high in the Andes Mountains

-they’re scavengers, so they feed on dead animals

-they are vulnerable

-what i found interesting is that they are HUGEEE in person!!

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Reptile

1.Galapagos Islands (Ecuador)

2.Herbivorous: grasses, leaves, cacti, fruits

3. Vulnerable

4.What I find interesting about Galapagos tortoises is their longevity and the crucial role they play in their ecosystem by dispersing seeds.

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This is the king vulture, it’s commonly found in South America. They eat any remains they find, which explains their super sharp beak made to tear through carcasses.

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The American flamingo is a bird.

American flamingos live in the Caribbean, northern South America, and parts of the Galápagos Island.

Their diet consists of small creatures like tiny crustaceans and algae from the water.

American flamingos are safe, their population is large and may even be increasing.

I think it’s cool how flamingos get their pink color from the food they eat.

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This is a Meerkat is a mammal, the meerkat is located in South Africa they mostly eat insects, lizards and fruit. They are at least concerned. I think the Meerkat is very smart because there able to babysit.

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Emu animal

1. Emus are classified as birds.

2. You can find emus in the wild throughout Australia.

3. Emus have a varied diet that includes plants, seeds, fruits, flowers, insects, and even small vertebrates.

4. Emus are currently classified as a species of "least concern" in terms of conservation status.

5. What I find particularly interesting about emus is that they're the second-tallest bird species on Earth, only behind ostriches. Plus, they can really move, reaching speeds of up to 31 miles per hour!

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The common name of my animal is the Colobus Monkey

It’s a mammal

They’re mostly found in central and eastern Africa

They eat leaves, fruits, flowers, and seeds

Their conservation status is least concern

What I found interesting about the Colobus Monkey was that they can leap up to 20 feet across trees and they have no thumbs

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Name: Keion Williams

Name of Animal: Indigo Snake

Type of Animal: Reptile

Where it lives in the Wild: Indigo snakes are native to the southeastern United States mostly in Florida and Georgia.

What It Eats: They eat other snakes (including venomous ones too), frogs, small mammals, and birds.

Conservation Status: Threatened mainly due to habitat loss and human activity.

My Thoughts: I think the indigo snake is really interesting because of its shiny black scales and the fact that it’s nonvenomous but still strong enough to eat other snakes. It’s also cool that it eats other snakes

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Name: Malayan Tiger

Type of animal: mammal

It lives in Southern Thailand, Asia

It eat sambar and barking dear and wild boar

There are endangered because of hunting and pet trade. There a 200 left in the wild.

My thoughts about it is interesting it’s my first time seeing a Malayan Tiger before. It find it interesting is that they hunt, sleep, unique color.

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Gonzalo

Animal: Chacoan Peccary

Type of Animal: Mammal

The Chacoan Peccary lives in the dry forests and scrublands of South America, mostly in Paraguay

It eats cactus, roots, fruits, and plants. It uses its strong snout to break open cactus and eat the juicy inside without getting poked too much by the spines.

It’s listed as Endangered because its habitat is being destroyed for farming

I think the Chacoan Peccary is a really interesting animal because it was once thought to be extinct until it was found again in the 1970s

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This is a Sunda Gharial, a crocodilian, and they live on the swamps of Southeast Asia. During dry times they may resort to eating other animals, but fish are usually preferred. Right now they are vulnerable of extinction. Something I find interesting about this reptile is how long their beaks are !

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The common name of the red ruffed lemur is simply its name. It is a mammal and a primate. It lives in the tropical rainforests of the Masoala Peninsula in northern Madagascar. It eats mostly fruit, nectar, and pollen. It is critically endangered. I like the red ruffed lemur. I find interesting that it is red.

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(The siamangs were not in their cage but there were orangutans)

Common name: Siamang

Type of animal: Mammal (it’s a type of gibbon, which is an ape)

The siamang is found in the wild in Southeast Asia , mainly in Malaysia, Thailand, and the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.

It eats mostly fruits, leaves, and flowers, but sometimes also eats insects.

Endangered, mostly due to habitat loss and illegal pet trade.

I think the siamang is fascinating because of its loud, echoing calls that can be heard from miles away. It also has a special throat pouch that helps it make these powerful sounds, which it uses to communicate and mark its territory.

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Nigerian Dwarf Goat

Mammal

West Africa

Grass hay leaves and grains

Not endangered

They are really playful and friendly

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Nubian Goat

Nubian Ibex

Mammal

Rocky mountains and deserts in northeast Africa and the Middle East

Grass, leaves, and shrubs

Vulnerable

It’s cool how they can climb steep cliffs so easily. Their big curved horns are awesome.

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Name: “Nubian Goat”

Type of animal: Mammal

Where animal lives in wild: Africa

What does it eat: Hay and grass

Conservation status: Vulnerable

My thoughts about the Nubian goat is that it’s very calm and friendly,I thought that they wouldn’t let us touch them.

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Sloth Bear, Mammal

- Lives in the wild in India, Sri Lanka and parts of Nepal in the forests and grassland.

- It eats insects like termites and ants also fruits.

- Conservation Status: Vulnerable

- Sloth Bears look really nice and there fur around there neck is kinda cool.

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Roti Island Snake-Necked Turtle

Reptile

Lives in roti island Indonesia

Eats insects, amphibians, fish, and mollusks, along with aquatic vegetation and algae.

Status critically endangered

It’s a cool turtle with a freakishly long neck, never knew it existed.

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The Malayan Tapir

Mammal

South East Asia - Malay Peninsula

Leaves, Tree Bark, Succulents, Fruit, Grass

Endangered

It’s a little silly looking, but that’s okey. I think it’s a little cute. (It looks like a small hippo.)

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Common name is Loxodonta Elephant.

Elephant are herbivore mammals and lives in Africa. They are at risk😱😱😱. I found it interesting at how silly they can be🥶🥶

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the common name of this animal is the sea otter, this animal is a marine mammal, this animal lives near North America and Asia, this animal eats marine invertebrates and fish, the sea otter is endangered, I enjoy this animal and its presence as it’s the puppy of the sea as well as the sea otter being Monterey Bay Colleges mascot. 

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🐗 Sulawesi Babirusa

Toua Vang

Name of the Animal: Sulawesi Babirusa

Type of Animal: Mammal

Where It Lives in the Wild: Native to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia

What It Eats: Roots, fruits, tubers, berries, insects, fish, and even small mammals

Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Thoughts:

I find the babirusa cool because of its tusks curve backward like antlers, which is why its name means "pig-deer." It’s also cool how it uses its snout to dig for food. Seeing it in person made me see how unique and rare it is.

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The Butaan, also known as Gray’s Monitor, is a large reptile. This lizard is native to the Philippines, and eats snails and fruit. While their population is vulnerable, conservation efforts are helping them recover. I really like this animal, they remind me of Ms. Kipling from Jessie!!!

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African lion

Mammal

Live in Africa

eats large mammals, zebras and buffalo

Vulnerable

I think lions don’t do much but Intresting how their the kings of the jungle

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Elephant

It is a mammal.

African Continent

They eat grasses, leaves, bark, roots, and fruit.

Both types of African elephants are endangered species.

I really love elephants because of their loyalty and value for family. Most of all, I find it fascinating that they are the worlds largest land animal.

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My animal is a California Tiger Salamander this is an amphibian, they live in the United States in California and can be found in foothills above Fresno.

They eat larvae, zooplankton, small crustaceans, earthworms, snails, tadpoles, lizards and sometimes mice.

At the moment they are at risk of being endangered.

I do enjoy this animal and I hope I can see it one day in the foothills.

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Dylan Mahoney

Reptile

Southeastern United States

Fish and mammals

Safe

I think alligators are one of the coolest predators in the world

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Rhinoceros Hornbill

Mammal

Grasslands and savannas of Southern Africa

they are herbivores that graze on short grasses

Near Threatened

Rhinos are super Strong and can’t mix with elephants