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Decorative Rabbits

Decorative Rabbits

Class: Mammals Order: Lagomorphs Family: Leporidae Weight: up to 5 kg Height: around 15 cm Body length: 20 – 35 cm Coloration: varied Age of sexual maturity: after 3.5-4 months Gestation period: about 30 days Lifespan: 7-10 years Habitat: Decorative rabbits do not occur in the wild. Their ancestor, the European rabbit, inhabits all continents except Antarctica. Diet: The best diet for decorative rabbits includes grass, high-quality […]

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Eurasian Eagle-Owl

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

Class: Birds Order: Strigiformes (Owls) Family: Strigidae (Typical Owls) Weight: 1.2 – 4.2 kg Height: 75 cm Body length: 60 – 75 cm Coloration: Feather color ranges from brown with yellowish or rusty-yellow tones, while northern populations tend to be ashy-grey with various brown or black markings. Age of sexual maturity: Sexual maturity is reached at 2-3 years of age. Incubation period: Incubation lasts […]

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Pygmy Cameroon Goat

Pygmy Cameroon Goat

Class: Mammals Order: Even-toed ungulates Family: Bovidae Weight: from 16 to 24 kg Height: 50 cm Body length: 70 cm Coloration: from caramel to rich brown and from ashy to jet black. Age of sexual maturity: 7 months Gestation period: approximately 5 months Lifespan: about 7 years Habitat: ranges from Liberia to Sudan, and in the south to Congo and Zaire. Diet: young shoots and leaves of […]

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Gulaabi Goat

Gulaabi Goat

Class: Mammals Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae Weight: 90-130 kg Height: up to 130 cm Body length: about 50 cm Color: coat color is white or white with red and brown spots on the head and ears Age of sexual maturity: 18 months Gestation period: about 150 days Lifespan: about 7-9 years Habitat: widely distributed in […]

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Goat Camori

Goat Camori

Class: MammalsOrder: ArtiodactylaFamily: BovidaeWeight: from 60 to 90 kgHeight: up to 100 cmBody length: about 55 cmColor: black, brown, and white with spots of various sizes, shapes, and patterns on the body.Age of sexual maturity: 8-10 monthsGestation period: 148-155 daysLifespan: up to 18 yearsHabitat: Pakistan, India, and other countries in the EastDiet: during summer, they […]

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Takin

Takin

Class: Mammals Order: Even-toed Ungulates Family: Bovidae Weight: about 300 kg Height: 100 cm Body length: up to 150 cm Color: Takins have a gradient coloration, ranging from light reddish to fawn. The sides near the hindquarters may be slightly lighter or darker. There are also dark patches on the face, legs, and belly. Age of sexual maturity: about 3 years Gestation period: 8 […]

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Bennett’s Tree Kangaroo

Bennett’s Tree Kangaroo

Class: Mammals Order: Marsupials Family: Macropodidae Weight: on average 10.5 kg Height: about 50 cm Body Length: females: 690-705 mm, males: 720-750 mm Color: dark brown, with light-colored chin, throat, and belly Age of sexual maturity: approximately 1 year Gestation period: about 40 days Lifespan: on average 9 to 15 years Habitat: wet tropical forests of northeastern Queensland, Australia Diet: leaves, fruits, herbaceous plants Did you know?

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Raccoon

Raccoon

Class: Mammals Order: Carnivores Family: Procyonidae Weight: 5-9 kg Height: 30-35 cm Body length: 65-80 cm Color: Most individuals have gray-yellow shades, with the back and sides generally darker. The tail has several alternating light and dark bands, creating a distinctive pattern. The raccoon is known for its characteristic “mask,” which consists of two relatively symmetrical spots around the eyes, distinguishing it […]

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Saimiri (squirrel monkey)

Saimiri (squirrel monkey)

Class: Mammals Order: Primates Family: Cebidae Weight: 0.7-1.2 kg Height: about 40 cm Body length: up to 40 cm Color: dark olive or gray-green on the back, with reddish limbs. Age of sexual maturity: around 3 years Gestation period: about 6 months Lifespan: 12-15 years Habitat: inhabit tropical forests of Peru, Costa Rica, Bolivia, Paraguay. Diet: fruits, nuts, snails, insects, bird eggs Did you know?

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Lioness

Lioness

Class: Mammals Order: Carnivores Family: Felidae Weight: 120-182 kg Height: 1.1 m Body length: up to 2.7 m Color: sandy to reddish-brown, almost white underneath Age of sexual maturity: approximately at 3 years Gestation period: about 116 days Lifespan: 8-10 years Habitat: Southwest Africa, from Angola to Zimbabwe. Diet: zebras, wildebeests, wart hogs, buffaloes Did you know?

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Miniature pig

Miniature pig

Class: Mammals Order: Artiodactyla Family: Suidae Weight: 10-30 kg Height: up to 50 cm at the shoulder Body length: up to 120 cm Color: black, red, sandy, marbled, tiger, mixed Breeding season: November – January Gestation period: about 18 weeks Lifespan: 10-15 years Diet: miniature pigs are omnivores, so their diet may include both animal and plant-based products. Did you know?

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Lynx

Lynx

Class: Mammals Order: Carnivores Family: Felidae Weight: 18-25 kg, occasionally reaching up to 35 kg Height: 50-70 cm at the shoulder Body Length: 80-130 cm Color: varies from reddish-brown to pale-grayish, with more or less pronounced spotting on the back, sides, and legs Age of Sexual Maturity: 21-33 months Gestation Period: about 63-70 days Lifespan: in the wild, 15-20 years Habitat: forests of Eurasia and North […]

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