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Farm animals, also known as livestock, include species such as cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and chickens that have been domesticated for agricultural purposes. They are raised for a variety of products, including meat, milk, eggs, wool, and leather.

Hybrid animals result from the crossbreeding of two different species or breeds, typically within the same genus. This can occur naturally in the wild, where overlapping habitats and similar behaviors bring different species into contact, or through human intervention for various purposes.

Desert animals are a diverse group adapted to survive in arid environments, characterized by extreme temperatures, scarce water, and limited food resources. Their habitats range from the sandy dunes of the Sahara to the rocky expanses of the Mojave. These animals have evolved remarkable adaptations.

Endangered species are groups of organisms facing a high risk of extinction due to factors like habitat loss, pollution, climate change, poaching, and invasive species. Their habitats vary widely, encompassing rainforests, oceans, deserts, and more. These species have evolved over millions of years.

Forest animals refer to the diverse array of wildlife that inhabits woodland areas. These environments, ranging from tropical rainforests to temperate deciduous forests, provide rich habitats with complex ecosystems. The animal residents have evolved over millennia, adapting unique traits.

Extinct animals are species that once roamed the earth but no longer exist. This irreversible loss can result from natural events like climatic shifts, volcanic eruptions, or asteroid impacts, as well as human activities such as habitat destruction, overhunting, and pollution.

Oceanic or marine animals encompass a vast array of species inhabiting the world's oceans, from the sunlit surface to the deepest trenches. These creatures have adapted to diverse marine habitats, including open waters, coral reefs, deep-sea vents, and polar ice waters.

The Rainforest is home to half of all animal and plant species. The rainforest is the oldest and most biodiverse ecosystem, with scientists estimating some forests in Southeast Asia having existed 100 million years ago. There are two kinds of Rainforests: tropical and temperate.

Coral reef animals encompass a diverse group of species thriving within coral reef ecosystems, primarily in warm, shallow marine waters. These vibrant ecosystems are among the oldest, with corals forming reefs over millions of years through the accumulation of calcium carbonate structures.

Estuary animals are diverse species inhabiting estuaries, where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean. These transitional zones create unique, nutrient-rich habitats supporting a wide array of life, including fish, birds, invertebrates, and mammals.

Freshwater animals are diverse species that inhabit rivers, lakes, streams, and wetlands. Unlike saltwater creatures of the oceans, these animals have adapted to the low salinity of freshwater environments. This diverse group includes fish like trout and catfish, and amphibians and inrvertebrates.

Swamp and wetland animals inhabit ecosystems where water is the primary factor controlling the environment and associated plant and animal life. These areas, including marshes, bogs, and fens, are often rich in biodiversity. Wetlands provide crucial services like water purification and protection.

Coastal animals are diverse species that inhabit the interface between land and sea, including beaches, rocky shores, and coastal wetlands. Adapted to the dynamic environment, they contend with factors like tides, salinity changes, and wave action.

Arctic animals are a diverse group adapted to survive the extreme cold and seasonally variable conditions of the Arctic region, encompassing the Arctic Ocean, its adjacent seas, and surrounding land masses. They exhibit remarkable adaptations like thick fur, blubber, and behaviors to conserve heat.

Pets, or companion animals, are domesticated animals kept primarily for a person's company, entertainment, or as an act of compassion such as taking in a stray. Unlike livestock, work animals, or laboratory animals, pets are chosen for their appealing appearances, behaviors, or unique personalities.

Mountain or Alpine animals refer to species adapted to life at high altitudes, typically in mountainous regions where the environment is characterized by low oxygen levels, cold temperatures, and rugged terrain. These animals have evolved specialized adaptations such as thicker fur or feathers.

Grassland or plains animals inhabit vast, open landscapes characterized by grasses, herbs, and few trees. These ecosystems, including savannahs and prairies, are found across continents, from the African savannahs to the North American prairies.

Armadillos are a unique group of mammals within the order Cingulata, recognized for their distinctive armor-like shell composed of bony plates. Originating in South America, they have since diversified and spread into North America, adapting to various habitats like grasslands and rainforests.

Hyraxes, belonging to the order Hyracoidea, are small, herbivorous mammals native to Africa and the Middle East. Surprisingly, their closest living relatives are elephants and sea cows. They inhabit a range of environments, from rocky terrain and African savannas to dense forests.

The Miniature Pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) is a breed of domestic pig that was first introduced as a research animal. Working with a 500 lb (227 kg) pig was not ideal for researchers, thus the Miniature Pig was born. The Miniature Pig is the 3rd smartest animal, behind the Chimpanzee and Dolphin. Miniature Pigs have a height between 14”-20” (36-51 cm), body length of 22”-32” (56-130 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 50-200 lb (23-90 kg). The lifespan of a Miniature Pig is typically 5 years, but the breed can live up to 12-18 years if cared for properly.

Big Cats popularly refers to the class of wild animals in the family Felidae, and more specifically the larger species in the genus Panthera. Initially, they consisted of the Lion, Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, and Jaguar but now include also the Cheetah, Clouded Leopard, and Cougar.

Invertebrates are animals without a vertebral column or backbone. This vast group comprises over 95% of all animal species, including insects, arachnids, mollusks, crustaceans, corals, sponges, and more. They inhabit a myriad of environments, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains.

The Styracosaurus is a herbivorous ceratopsian dinosaur that lived in the Cretaceous Period. It means ”spiked lizard” in Ancient Greek, as it had four to six long parietal spikes that extended from its neck frill, a smaller jugal horn on each of its cheeks, and a single horn from the nose. The Styracosaurus had an overall length between 16.4’-19.7’ (5-6 m), standing height of 7.2’-8.9’ (2.2-2.7 m), body width of 3.6’-4.3’ (1.1-1.3 m), and weight from 5,400-6,000 lb (2,450-2,722 kg). The typical lifespan of the Styracosaurus was between 35-45 years.

The Guanaco, like the Vicuña, is a wild camelid that lives in the high elevations of the Andes. The Guanaco is the wild parent to the Llama, who is the result of domesticating the Guanaco for use as pack animal, and the Alpaca, who is the result of domesticating the Guanaco for its coat. The average Guanaco has an overall height of 57"-61" (145-155 cm), withers height of 39"-43" (100-110 cm), and body length of 82"-86" (210-220 cm). A typical Guanaco weighs between 200-310 lb (90-140 kg) and has a lifespan of roughly 20-25 years.

The European Badger, Meles meles, is a stoutly built animal with a black, white, and brown coat, a stocky body, small black eyes, and a short tail. It is also known as the Eurasian badger; they are native to almost all of Europe and some parts of Western Asia. The European Badger has a body length in the range of 24”-35.4” (61-90 cm) and total weight of 15.4-35.2 lb (7-16 kg). European Badgers have a shoulder height between 12.6”-17.3” (32-44 cm), body width of 8.7”-12.2” (22-31 cm), and tail length of 4.3”-7.9” (11-20 cm). The typical lifespan of the European Badger is between 5-15 years.

The African Bush Elephant (Loxodonta Africana) is the large living animal with bulls reaching a shoulder height of up to 4 meters, the largest living terrestrial animal is also known as the African Savanna Elephant. Both sexes have curved tusks that develop and are rising throughout their lives. African Bush Elephants have a typical shoulder height between 8.5’-13’ (2.6-4 m), body length of 10’-16.5’ (3-5 m), and width of 4.27’-6.89’ (1.3-2.1 m). The typical weight of the African Bush Elephant is in the range of 5,500-15,400 lb (2,500-7,000 kg). African Bush Elephants have lifespans between 60-75 years.

There are two unique features that make the Short-Beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) worth all the attention: it lays eggs and has a specialized snout and tongue for catching prey at terrific speeds. However, what makes it easily recognizable is the back with its long protective spines. The Short-Beaked Echidna has a body length in the range of 11.8”-17.7” (30-45 cm) and total weight of 4.4-15.4 lb (2-7 kg). The Short-Beaked Echidna has an estimated body height between 6.3”-9.4” (16-24 cm) and body width of 6.3”-9.4” (16-24 cm). The typical lifespan of the Short-Beaked Echidna is between 10-50 years.

The Bactrian Camel is a two-humped camelid residing in Central and Eastern Asian Desert and is closely related to the Wild Bactrian Camel. Similar to the Dromedary Camel, the Bactrian Camel rarely sweats, can close its nostrils to sand, and has two rows of eyelashes to protect his eyes. The average Bactrian Camel has an overall height of 84" (7’) (2.13 m), withers height of 62"-71" (5’2”-5’11”) (157-180 cm), and body length of 89"-138" (7’5”-11’6”) (225-350 cm). A typical Bactrian Camel weighs between 990-1100 lb (450-500 kg) and has a lifespan of roughly 20-40 years; 50 (wild).

Worms are elongated, soft-bodied invertebrates belonging to various phyla, including Annelida, Nematoda, and Platyhelminthes. These creatures, often devoid of limbs and complex structures, inhabit a wide range of environments from terrestrial soils to aquatic ecosystems.

Anteaters, or Vermilingua, are a suborder of mammals known for their specialized diet of ants and termites. These creatures, native to Central and South America, possess elongated snouts and long, sticky tongues adapted for extracting insects from nests.