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The koala is about 60 to 85 cm(24 to 33 inches) long and weighs up to 14 kg(31 pounds) in the southern part of its range, but only about half that in subtropical Queensland to the north. Their bodies are stout and gray, with a pale yellow or cream-colored chest and mottling on the rump. Their faces have wide, rounded, leathery noses, small yellow eyes, and big fluffy ears. Their feet are strong and clawed; their two inner digits of the front feet and the innermost digit of the hind feet are opposable for grasping. Because of the animal’s superficial resemblance to a small bear, the koala is sometimes called, albeit erroneously, the koala bear.
The koala feeds very selectively on the leaves of certain eucalyptus trees. If koalas become too numerous in a restricted area, they defoliate preferred food trees and unable to subsist on even closely related species, decline rapidly. To aid in digesting as much as 1.3 kg (3 pounds) of leaves daily, the koala has an intestinal pouch (cecum) about 2 meters (7 feet) long. This diet is relatively poor in nutrients and provides the koala little spare energy, so the animal spends long hours simply sitting or sleeping in tree forks, exposed to the elements but insulated by thick fur. Although placid most of the time, koalas produce loud, hollow grunts.

The koala is the only member of the family Phascolarctidae. Unlike those of other arboreal marsupials, its pouch opens rearward. Births are single, occurring after a gestation of 34 to 36 days. The youngster (called a joey) first puts its head out of the pouch at about five months of age. For up to six weeks it is weaned on a soupy predigested eucalyptus called pap that is lapped directly from the mother’s anus. Pap is derived from the cecum. After weaning, the joey emerges completely from the pouch and clings to the mother’s back until it is nearly a year old. A koala can live to about 15 years of age in the wild, somewhat longer in captivity.

6L (17) Katy Wong

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Exotic animals in the world - Ring-tailed cat

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Exotic animals in the world - Ring-tailed cat

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This animal has the same size of a fox, and it is also a member of the raccoon family. They mostly live in Southwestern United State and Mexico. They have large black eyes and a tall tail. There is a patch of light fur covering their skins.
As they are good at climbing, they like to live in rocky canyons, forests and deserts. Although they were once a common species, the threats that they are facing like predators (e.g. owls, bears) or habitat fragmentation and vehicle strikes. They gradually become an endangered species.

6L (12) Sophie Tam

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Kinkajou is a mammal that can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America. The kinkajou is related to the raccoon.  They are omnivore and they spend most of the times in the trees. They have long tails that use much like another arm which help their balance.  They usually sleep in the tree holes during the day but active at midnight.

6L (16) Chelsea Wong

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Exotic animals in the world ～Hodgepodge 

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Exotic animals in the world ～Hodgepodge 

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The hedgehog family (Erinaceidae) is a spinal mammal family, which can be divided into two subfamilys: hedgehog subfamily and hedgehog subfamily. Hedgehog subfamily, with spines and short tails, can be seen in Eurasia and many parts of Africa. The hedgehog subfamily, without thorns and long tails, is distributed in Southeast Asia and can also be seen in southern China. In the past, hedgehogs were mostly classified in the carnivorous order, but the carnivores were actually a multiphyletic group rather than a phylogenetic taxa, so at present, the hedgehog family is classified as Eulipophyphla.

Mona Wong
6L (21) 19/9/2022

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The agouti or common agouti is any of several rodent species of the genus Dasyprocta.
Agoutis are rodents from South America.They swim very well. Agoutis live in monogamous pairs and are sometimes kept as pets.
Their bodies are covered with coarse hair, which is raised when alarmed.

Agoutis have five toes on their front feet and three toes on their hind feet; the first toe is very small. The tail is very short or nonexistent and hairless.
The basic social unit of the agouti is made up of a pair that mate with one another for life. Each pair occupies a territory of approximately 1-2 hectares which contain fruiting trees, and a source of water.

6L (9) Gladys Ng

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Penguins are cuted animals on Earth. We like to meet penguins in the zoo. They have a large head, short neck, and elongated body. Their tails are short, stiff, and wedge-shaped. Their legs and webbed feet are set far back on the body, which gives penguins their upright posture on land.

Penguins live in groups, including swimming.  They are very social and can be seen walking around and huddled together.

They are exotic animals. In United States, it is perfectly illegal to keep as pet !

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Exotic animals in the world: Capuchin monke

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Exotic animals in the world: Capuchin monke

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Capuchin monkeys lives up to 15-25 years, it lives in Brazil and other parts of Latin America.
Capchuin monkeys are round- headed and stockily built, with fully haired prehensile tails and opposable thumbs. The body is about 30-55 cm (12-22 inches) long, with a tail about the same length. Colouration ranges from pale to dark brown or black.
Capchuin monkeys is sometimes deemed as being lazy as it will take naps during the day. They socialize in small groups and they are very prominent with vocalizing.  The get very aggressive when it comes to their territory.
Their typical diet for capchuin monkeys includes fruit, insects, leaves and small birds. They are particularly good at catching frogs and cracking nuts, and it is suspected that they also feed on small mammals.

6L (14) Helia Tang

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There are about 20 species of Hamsters.They are nocturnal creatures.Hamsters are also banned in Hawaii. They like to hoard food. They are prone to bacteria and viruses , so make good care on them . EuropeanHamsters are critically endangered,we need to be nice to them . Don’t abuse them cause they will easily die. Hamsters are typically stout-bodied, with tails shorter than body length, and have small, furry ears, short, stocky legs, and wide feet. They have thick, silky fur, which can be long or short, colored black, grey, honey, white, brown, yellow, red, or a mix, depending on the species.The first hamsters were discovered in Syria, according to the book 'The Hamster (opens in new tab)', though they also live in Greece, Romania, Belgium and northern China. In the wild, they like to live in warm, dry areas, like steppes, sand dunes and the edges of deserts. They also like to eat carrots,broccoli, bananas,cucumber and cauliflower. It was the best choice for them to eat.
6L13 Sandra Tang

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Exotic animals in the world - Fennec fox

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Exotic animals in the world - Fennec fox

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The Fennec fox is the smallest fox in the world. Their size of the head and body is 9.5-16 inches; it's tail is 7-12.2 inches. It's weight is about 2.2 - 3.3 pounds. Fennec fox is a mammal and it's scientific name is Vulpes zerda. They eat rodents, insects, snails etc.
Fennec foxes live in deserts or semi-deserts habitat. Their home range is widespread thourghout the deserts of the Sahara and throughout North Africa. During the day, they burry into sand dunes to avoid the extreme heat .Also, they live in small communities of around 10 individuals, with dens being close in proximity or connected to one another.
The fennes fox is currently listed as a species of least concern, but habitats still occurs illegal pet trade, because in North America, they are in danger and are being locked up, sold or hunted.

6L 11 Sophie Sou

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red squirrel lives for 3 years on average and they can live up to 10 years in a safe enclosure.
they usually eat pine nuts but sometimes they also eat seeds and other kind of nuts.
the main stronghold is Ireland and Scotland.
they are very protective about their food and babies,they might attack humans other animals and sometimes even they own species.

6L 6 karen.li

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The capybara also called as  (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is a giant cavy rodent native to South America. It is the largest living rodent and a member of the genus Hydrochoerus. The only other extant member is the lesser capybara (Hydrochoerus isthmius). Its close relatives include guinea pigs and rock cavies, and it is more distantly related to the agouti, the chinchilla, and the nutria. The capybara inhabits savannas and dense forests and lives near bodies of water. It is a highly social species and can be found in groups as large as 100 individuals, but usually lives in groups of 10–20 individuals. The capybara is hunted for its meat and hide and also for grease from its thick fatty skin. It is not considered a threatened species.

6L 4 Eunice Jiang

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Chinchillas are either two species of crepuscular rodents of the  parvorder Caviomorpha. They are slightly larger and more robust than ground squirrels , and are native to the Andes  Mountain in South America. They live in colonies called herds at high elevations up to 4270 m. They are related to Haines pigs and porcupines. The thin claws on each toe are surrounded by stiff bristles.
6L (8) Cheryl Ng

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Exotic Animal In The World - Snow Leopard

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Exotic Animal In The World - Snow Leopard

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The snow leopard, also known as the ounce, is a felid in the genus Panthera native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia. Snow leopards live across a vast area in northern and central Asia's high mountains, including the Himalayan region. In the Himalayas, snow leopards live in high alpine areas, mainly above the tree line and up to 18,000 feet in elevation.

It is estimated that snow leopards live 10 to 13 years in the wild. In zoos, they live up to 22 years.

Snow leopards are capable of killing prey up to three times their weight. They eat blue sheep, Argali wild sheep, ibex, marmots, pikas, deer and other small mammals. The animals which snow leopards typically hunt—such as the Argali sheep—are also tracked by local communities.

6L 02 Venice Chan

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The fennec fox is a small crepuscular fox that lives in the desert of North America, sometimes in the Western Sahara,sometimes in the Sinai Peninsula. It is a mammal. Its most unique feature is its extremely big ears, which is used to dissipate heat and listen for underground prey. The fennec is the smallest species of fox. Its coat of fur, ears and kidney functions have changed to adapt to the desert environment with very high temperatures and little water. It eats insects, small mammals, and birds. The fennec fox lives up to 14 years in captivity, and can live to 10 years living in the wild. It has a few predators, including the Verreaux’s eagle owl, jackals, and other large mammals. These cute little critters dig out burrows in the sand to live in and for protection. These Burrows can be as large as 120 m², which is 1292 square feet. They also connect with the boroughs of other families. Its fur is prized by the indigenous peoples of North America and is considered an exotic pet.

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An albino bat is a bat with white fur and yellow ears. It lives in Honduras, Nicaragua,Costa Rica and Panama. They weigh 5 to 6 grams, (0.18-0.21 oz). Their lifespam is around 15 to 20 years. The wingspan of this pygmy bat is no more than 4 inches (10 cms). They are really tiny. They have an appetite for figs, and a particular species, the ‘Ficus colubrinae’. They nest in Heliconia plant leaves, by building upside-down V-shaped ‘tents’. The leaf tents help protect them from rain, hot sun, and predators. They nest in Heliconia plant leaves, by building upside-down V-shaped ‘tents’.

6L 19 Evan Wong

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Pink dolphins have pink colour as their because they have very light skin.They also have a long-snout but narrow beak.
Pink dolphins can feed on various fishes, up to 53 fish species.Once in a while they could also feed on fresh water crabs or river turtles.

An interesting fact:they have hairs on their beaks that can sense prey or objects.It is also one of the largest and heaviest river dolphins.

Margaret (3) 6L

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Exotic animals in the world - Fennec Fox

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Exotic animals in the world - Fennec Fox

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Fennec fox is a small crepuscular fox native to the deserts of North Africa, ranging from Western Sahara to the Sinai Penisula. They are mostly nocturnal animals. They spend most of the day in their underground burrows. They can be kept as a pet. They are mostly popular because of their big fluffy ears. They act like  active, playful dogs. Fennec Foxes can live up to 11 years in human care. However, they are often hunted throughout the Sahara, making them rare in parts of Northwest Africa. Fennec foxes eat plants, eggs, insects, or even meat.

6L (18) Wong Yat Ling Paisley

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Exotic animals in the world: Clouded Leopard

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Exotic animals in the world: Clouded Leopard

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The clouded leopard is a mysterious animal that lives in Asia. They spend most of their lives in trees and have rarely been spotted because they can hide perfectly up in the canopy. The clouded leopard is known for its beautiful coat, which is also the reason they have been hunted in large numbers by humans. Despite its name, the clouded leopard is not closely related to the leopard.
6L 15 Hailey Tong

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Exotic animals in the world - sugar glider 

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Exotic animals in the world - sugar glider 

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the sugar gliders originate from Australia and the islands of New Guinea. They are small, omnivores, arboreal and nocturnal. They have the ability to glide through the air, like a flying squirrel. They have very similar habits and appearance to the flying squirrel, despite not being closely related. The scientific name is Petaurus breviceps, translates from Latin as "short-headed rope-dancer"…

- 6L 20 Lynette Wong

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The whooping crane is the tallest bird. There are only 802 in the world.There’re heights are around 150 cm with there’re weights 7-8 kg.They have a wingspan of 2.3m.Whooping cranes are white with rust-colored patches on top and back of head, lack feathers on both sides of the head, yellow eyes, and long, black legs and bills.They summer and nest in poorly drained wetlands in Canada's Northwest Territories at Wood Buffalo National Park.
Angela Ngai 6L (10)

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Exotic animals in the world - Sokoke Cat

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Exotic animals in the world - Sokoke Cat

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This breed came from the Sokoke forest in Kenya. A forest of about 400 km2 is located a few miles from the Indian Ocean, it is rather isolated and it has unique plant and animal species. Sokoke cats lived for decades there before they were discovered. They live predominantly on trees, and according to sources, they fed mainly insects. The tribes living there called them "khadzonzo".

6L Yoanna Hui