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Black Fish Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: CetaceaFamily: DelphinidaeGenus: OrcinusSpecies: Orcinus orca (Linnaeus, 1758) Common Names by Region General: Killer Whale, OrcaUnited States / Canada: Killer Whale, OrcaUnited Kingdom / Ireland: Killer Whale, OrcaScientific / Marine Biology: Orca, Orcinus orca
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Addra Gazelle Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: ArtiodactylaFamily: BovidaeSubfamily: AntilopinaeGenus: NangerSpecies: Nanger dama (Pallas, 1766) Common Names by Region General / English: Addra Gazelle, Dama GazelleNorth Africa / Sahel: Mhorr Gazelle (regional usage)French: Gazelle damaConservation / Zoological Use: Dama Gazelle
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Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description General Appearance The Arctic fox is a compact, cold-adapted canid specialized for life in extreme polar environments. It has a rounded body, short muzzle, small ears, and heavily furred paws,
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Rock Hyrax Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: HyracoideaFamily: ProcaviidaeGenus: ProcaviaSpecies: Procavia capensis (Pallas, 1766) Common Names by Region General: Rock HyraxScientific / Conservation: Procavia capensisColloquial: Dassie (Southern Africa) Description The Rock Hyrax is a small, compact, rock-dwelling mammal with a
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Southern White Rhinoceros Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: PerissodactylaFamily: RhinocerotidaeGenus: CeratotheriumSpecies: Ceratotherium simumSubspecies: Ceratotherium simum simum Common Names by Region General / English: Southern White Rhinoceros, White RhinoSouthern Africa: White RhinocerosAfrikaans: WitrenosterScientific / Conservation Use: Ceratotherium simum simum Description Physical
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Eastern White-Bearded Wildebeest Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Physical Characteristics The Eastern white-bearded wildebeest is a large, powerfully built antelope distinguished by its heavy forequarters, sloping back, and robust neck. Adult males are noticeably heavier and more muscular than
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Nine-banded Armadillo (taxidermy) Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: CingulataFamily: DasypodidaeGenus: DasypusSpecies: Dasypus novemcinctus Common Names by Region North America: Nine-banded armadilloUnited States (Southern): ArmadilloLatin America: Armadillo de nueve bandasScientific Community: Dasypus novemcinctus Description Size & Build:Medium-sized armored mammal with an
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Pongo pygmaeus Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description The Bornean Orangutan is a large-bodied great ape characterized by long reddish-brown hair, highly mobile shoulder joints, and exceptional upper-body strength. Adult males may develop prominent cheek pads (flanges) and a throat
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Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: CarnivoraFamily: CanidaeGenus: CanisSpecies: Canis lupus familiarisBreed: American Akita Common Names by Region North America: American Akita, Akita, American Akita DogJapan / International Kennel Community: American Akita (to distinguish from the Japanese Akita Inu)Working & Show
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White-tailed deer decomposing Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Known Range Habitat & Ecology Behavior & Social Structure Conservation Status Additional Notes