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Caecilian, Aquatic
(Typhlonectes natans) |
Amphibia |
This species is blue-black to dark gray-black in color and easily mistaken for a small eel since they are legless and tailless. Their eyes are ... |
Camel, Bactrian
(Camelus bactrianus) |
Mammalia |
These camels have two humps and a color varying from deep brown to dusty gray. The long hair is thickest on the head, neck, humps, ... |
Capybara
(Hydrochoerus hydrochaerus) |
Mammalia |
Length appx. 4 feet, height about 21 inches, weight 110-150 lbs. The capybara has a massive body set on short legs, and an oblong head ... |
Cassowary, Double Wattled
(Casuarius casuarius) |
Aves |
The Double-wattled or Australian cassowary is most notable for its bare but colorful (red, blue, purple, yellow and green) face, throat and neck. It also ... |
Cat, Black-footed
(Felis nigripes nigripes) |
Mammalia |
This is a small cat, distinguished from the wildcat by size, bold markings, and ears the color of the body (never reddish). Head and body ... |
Cat, Fishing
(Prionailurus viverrinus) |
Mammalia |
This robust-looking cat has a deep-chested body and comparatively short legs. The front toes are partially webbed and the claws protrude slightly even when retracted ... |
Cat, Pallas'
(Otocolobus manul) |
Mammalia |
Head and body length can range from 20 to 26 inches, and tail length from 8 to 12 inches. Weight can range from 5.5 to ... |
Chameleon, Panther
(Chamaeleo pardalis) |
Reptilia |
An unusually shaped lizard which can reach a length of 12". The trunk is excessively flattened from side to side which helps them absorb radiation ... |
Cheetah
(Acinonyx jubatus) |
Mammalia |
The well-muscled cheetah looks gaunt. With its long legs, deep chest and narrow waist, its easy to see why this is the worlds fastest land ... |
Chevrotain, Malayan
(Tragulus napu) |
Mammalia |
The head and body length combined is 20-24 inches. The weight of the animal runs from 9 to 13 pounds. Its coat is uniform red. ... |
Chinchilla
(Chinchilla laniger) |
Mammalia |
Head and body length is 9-14 inches with a 3-6 inch tail. Females are larger weighing 1.5-2 lbs., males rarely exceeding 1 lb. They have ... |
Cockatoo, Palm
(Probosciger aterrimus aterrimus) |
Aves |
Overall length is about 22 inches, with the tail measuring from 8 to 10 inches. Weight can range from 1 to 2 lbs. The general ... |
Cockatoo, Sulfur Crested
(Cacatua galerita) |
Aves |
This is a large, mainly white cockatoo with a striking erectile yellow crest, and a yellow suffusion on the underside of the wings and tail. ... |
Cockroach, Madagascar Hissing
(Gromphadorhina madagascarensis) |
Insecta |
Length – up to 3 inches. Coloration is dark brown, and the body is segmented. This species has special breathing pores along the sides of ... |
Condor, Andean
(Vultur gryphus) |
Aves |
The Andean Condor is one of the largest flying birds. The male has a wingspan of 10 feet and weighs about 26 pounds, with a ... |
Crane, African crowned
(Balearica regulorum) |
Aves |
The gray crowned cranes, along with the black crowned cranes, are the only cranes able to roost in trees. Their feeding strategy has allowed them ... |
Crane, Red Crowned
(Grus japonensis) |
Aves |
The body and wing coverts are white, as is the top of the head except for the red crown. The neck and tail are black. ... |
Crocodile, Dwarf
(Osteolaemus tetraspis) |
Reptilia |
A heavily armored, small crocodile which reaches a maximum length of 6.5 feet. They have a short snout, and the upper eyelid is almost completely ... |
Currasow, North-Helmeted
(Crax pauxi) |
Aves |
This is a large bird, about 36 inches long. The overall coloration is blue-black. The belly and tail tips are white. The legs, bill and ... |
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