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NAME
CLASS
DESCRIPTION (summary)
Hellbender, Eastern
(
Cryptobranchus alleganiensis
)
Amphibia
Also known as 'Devil Dogs' or 'Allegheny Alligators.' This is the second largest salamander species in the world. The length is 12 to 29 inches, ...
Heron, Goliath
(
Ardea goliath
)
Aves
Length is at least 55 inches from tip of beak to tips of toes. Coloration is a mixture of gray and chestnut, with some black ...
Hippo, Nile
(
Hippopotamus amphibius
)
Mammalia
The hippo is a good swimmer and diver - even graceful under water. When submerged it closes its slitlike nostrils and ears. It stays submerged ...
Hyrax, Rock
(
Procavia capensis
)
Mammalia
Head & body length - 12" to 21.5"; No tail; Shoulder height - 8" to 12"; Weight - 8.8 lbs. average for males, 7.9 lbs. ...
