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The Lion’s Mane jellyfish, known scientifically as Cyanea capillata, is the largest known jellyfish, with the largest Lion’s Mane identified in 1870 with a 7 foot diameter bell and 120 foot long tentacles. The Lion’s Mane jelly is also known as the giant jellyfish or the hair jelly. Lion’s Mane Jellyfish have a bell width between 15.75”-78.75” (40-200 cm), bell height of 10.2”-41.3” (26-105 cm), and overall length of 28.3”-143” (72-362 cm). The typical lifespan of the Lion’s Mane Jellyfish is 1 year with a weight between 200-480 lb (91-217 kg).

The Manx cat is an ancient cat breed with a mutation that shortens the tail. A completely tailless Manx is called a Rumpie whereas a stub-tailed Manx is called a Stumpie. Apart from a stump of a tail, this medium-sized cat has long hind legs, a very round face, round cheeks, and big round eyes. The typical Manx Cat has an overall height of 10”-12” (25-30 cm) and body length of 14”-16” (36-41 cm). An average Manx weighs between 8-12 lb (3.6-5.4 kg) and has a typical lifespan of 14-16 years.

Ant-Man, also known as Scott Lang, is a fictional superhero in Ant-Man and the extended Marvel franchise. A brilliant MIT graduate, Scott Lang turned to petty crime. He is recruited by the Ant-Man suit’s creator, Pym (who was the original Ant-Man in the comics) to become the new Ant-Man. Ant Man is portrayed by Paul Rudd in the MCU with a human height of 5’10” (1.78 m) and the ability to shrink or grow to almost any size. The comic book height of Ant Man is 6’0" (1.83 m).

The Wolf Man is the second werewolf movie from Universal Pictures, released in 1941, and supremely more popular than its predecessor Werewolf of London. In this film, Larry Talbots is transformed into a werewolf after being bit by one while trying to protect his love interest’s friend. The Wolf Man, portrayed by Lon Chaney Jr. in The Wolf Man (1941), is 6 foot 2 inches (1.88 m) tall.

The Invisible Man, also known as Griffin, is a character from H. G. Wells' The Invisible Man (1897). Griffin was a scientist, who through research with optics, discovered he could make a person unable to reflect light and render them invisible and performs this experiment on himself. The Invisible Man, portrayed by Claude Rains in the Invisible Man (1933), is 5 foot 7 inches (1.70 m) tall.

Spider-Man, real name Peter Parker, is a superhero with enhanced strength, speed, agility, and various spider skills after being bitten by a radioactive spider in Marvel Comics. Spider-Man has a height of 5’7” (1.70 m) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and 5’10” (1.78 m) in the comics.

The Man with No Name is the fictional antihero character featured within the series of Western films, including A Fistful of Dollars (1964), For a Few Dollars More (1965), and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (1966). The Man with No Name is a bounty hunter that is never fully identified in the films. The Man with No Name is portrayed by Clint Eastwood with a height of 6’4” (1.93 m).

Iron Man, real name Tony Stark, is a genius scientist and engineer who uses his wealth and intelligence to create the superhero Iron Man armored suit in Marvel Comics. Iron Man is one of the founding members of the superhero group the Avengers. Iron Man has a height of 6’1” (1.85 m) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and 6’6” (1.98 m) in the comics.

The Maned Three-toed Sloth (Bradypus torquatus) is endemic to the hilly and forested areas of the Brazilian coast. Its fur usually has a greenish tint with a unique pattern (extending from the hind legs to the head). It is arboreal and constantly found hanging in trees with dense foliage. The Maned Three-Toed Sloth has a body length in the range of 21.7”-29.9” (55-76 cm) and total weight of 8.8-22 lb (4-10 kg). The Maned Three-Toed Sloth has a body height between 6.7”-10.2” (17-26 cm), body width of 8.7”-11.8” (22-30 cm), and tail length of 1.9”-2” (4.8-5 cm). The typical lifespan of the Maned Three-Toed Sloth is between 12-40 years.

Right now, we only have memories of the Bluebuck (Hippotragus leucophaeus) as it is currently extinct. It inhabited the coastal plains of southern South Africa. Evidence suggests that the blueback was a large grazer with bluish-gray coats but pale whitish on the belly. Bluebucks have a standing shoulder height between 39.4”-47.2” (100-120 cm), overall body length from 61”-94.5” (155-190 cm), standing height of roughly 50”-61” (127-155 cm), and a body width of 13.4”-15.75” (34-40 cm). The weight of a Bluebuck is between 265-441 lb (120-200 kg). Bluebucks have a typical lifespan of 15-22 years.

The Portuguese Man O’ War, known scientifically as Physalia physalis, is often mistaken for a jellyfish, when in reality it is a siphonophore, a colonial organism made up of multiple smaller zooids. The Portuguese Man O’ War is considered to be the same species as the Pacific Man O’ War. Portuguese Man o' Wars have a bell width between 4.72”-11.8” (12-30 cm), bell height of 2”-5.1” (5-13 cm), and overall length of 8.7”-23.2” (22-59 cm). The typical lifespan of the Portuguese Man o' War is 1 year.

The Lionhead Rabbit has a lion-like mane with an upright body type and short ears. They are considered to be a fancy breed. Lionhead rabbits were first bred in Belgium and later became popular in the United States in 1990s. Lionhead Rabbits have a shoulder height of 5”-6.5” (12.7-16.5 cm), body length between 8”-10” (20.3-25.4 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 2.5-3.5 lb (1.1-1.6 kg). The ears of a Lionhead Rabbit are 2”-3” (5-7.6 cm) in length. The typical lifespan of a Lionhead Rabbit is 7-9 years in captivity.

Michael Myers is the antagonist of the slasher movie franchise, Halloween. In the series, 6-year-old Michael murders his older sister and is admitted into a psychiatric hospital where he remains for 15 years until breaking out and returning to murder the rest of his family. Michael Myers, recently portrayed by Tyler Mane in Halloween (2007), is depicted as 6 foot 7 inches (2.01 m) tall. Michael Myers was played originally by Nick Castle in Halloween (1978) at the height of 5 foot 10 inches (1.78 m).

The Blue jellyfish, known scientifically as Cyanea lamarckii, is similarly shaped to the Lion’s Many jelly with its bell shape and dense, trailing tentacles. However, unlike the Lion’s Mane, the Blue jellyfish is born pale and grows to be a striking blue color as it matures. Blue Jellyfishs have a bell width between 9.84”-17.72” (25-45 cm), bell height of 7.1”-13.8” (18-35 cm), and overall length of 24.8”-44.9” (63-114 cm). The typical lifespan of the Blue Jellyfish is 1 year.

The Aardwolf (Proteles cristata) is an insectivorous mammal that lives in the shrublands of eastern and southern Africa. Its appearance is similar to that of a thin Striped Hyena, but the Aardwolf has a more slender muzzle, black vertical stripes on a coat of yellow fur, and a long mane. The Aardwolf has a body length in the range of 21.6”-31.5” (55-80 cm) and total weight of 18-26.5 lb (8-12 kg). Aardwolfs have a shoulder height between 16”-20” (41-51 cm), body width of 5.9”-7.9” (15-20 cm), and tail length of 7.9”-11.8” (20-30 cm). The typical lifespan of the Aardwolf is between 8-14 years.

The Lion-Tailed Macaque, or wanderoo, (Macaca silenus) is a primate native to India. They are named after the tuft of fur at the end of their tail which bears resemblance to the tuft on a lion’s tail. They are also identifiable by their silver mane around their faces. Lion-Tailed Macaques have a head-body length of 16.5”-24” (42-61 cm), tail length of 9.8”-15.4” (25-39 cm), height on all fours of 13”-18.1” (33-46 cm), and body width between 7.9”-11” (20-28 cm). The typical weight of the Lion-Tailed Macaque is in the range of 6.6-22 lb (3-10 kg). Lion-Tailed Macaques have lifespans between 20-30 years in the wild and 30-35 years in captivity.

The Friesian Horse is a breed of horses from Friesland, the Netherlands. While the shape of the breed is like that of an easy draught, the Friesian horses are pleasant and sizable. The Friesian horse is most recognized for its black color, but often they are born in a chestnut color. Friesian Horses have a shoulder height of 14.5-17 hands (58”-68” | 147-173 cm), an overall weight in the range of 1200-1400 lb (544-635 kg) and a typical lifespan of 16 years. Friesian Horses have black coats.

The Barbary Sheep (Ammotragus lervia) is a hard desert animal with a sandy brown coat but lighter on the underbelly. The throat may show shaggy hair and a sparse mane while the upper and outer sections of the legs can be reddish or grayish-brown. Males and females have outward and backward horns. Barbary Sheep have a standing shoulder height between 29.5”-41.3” (75-105 cm), overall body length from 51.2”-65” (130-165 cm), standing height of roughly 36.2”-46.1” (92-117 cm), and a body width of 11.8”-15.75” (30-40 cm). The weight of a Barbary Sheep is between 88-309 lb (40-140 kg). Barbary Sheep have a typical lifespan of 10-20 years.

The Arabian Oryx (Oryx leucoryx) is easily recognized by its long, straight horns, shoulder bump, and tuft tail. You can find it in the desert areas and rocky hillsides of the Arabian peninsula. It has a mane, and a tuft of hair is visible on the throats of males. Arabian Oryxes have a standing shoulder height between 31.5”-40.2” (80-102 cm), overall body length from 59”-92.5” (150-235 cm), standing height of roughly 43.3”-66.9” (110-170 cm), and a body width of 13.4”-21.3” (34-54 cm). The weight of a Arabian Oryx is between 143-165 lb (65-75 kg). Arabian Oryxes have a typical lifespan of 15-21 years.

The Portuguese Water Dog is a big, burly dog with a low shedding thick curly mane. Originally bred off the coast of Portugal as a fisherman’s helper, the Portuguese Water Dog is a friendly dog eager to work for and please his owner. The Portuguese Water Dog used to rely messages from ship and shore. Portuguese Water Dogs have a withers height between 17”-22" (43-56 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 35-60 lb (16-27 kg). The Portuguese Water Dog has an overall body length of roughly 25”-31” (58-79 cm), standing height between 24”-30” (61-76 cm), and a typical lifespan of 10-15 years.

The Chow is a dog breed that is native to northern China; it is referred to as Songshi-Quan which translates to ”puffy-lion dog”. It is a sturdily built dog with a broad skull and small, triangular ears that are erect with rounded tips. It is known for its dense double coat with a thick neck area. Chow Chows have a withers height between 17”-20” (43-51 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 45-70 lb (20-32 kg). The Chow Chow has an overall body length of roughly 25”-29” (64-74 cm), standing height between 20”-23” (51-58 cm), and a typical lifespan of 10-15 years.

The American Bison, or commonly referred to as American Buffalo, is a North American native that once roamed the plains with large herds. The American Bison is North America's largest land mammal when fully grown. American Bison's have many distinctive features including large beards and hump. American Bisons have a shoulder height between 59.8”-78” (152-198 cm), body length from 86”-114” (218-290 cm), standing height of roughly 63.8”-84.3” (162-214 cm), and a body width of 30.7”-40.6” (78-103 cm). The horns of a American Bison are between 20”-24” (50.8-61 cm). Weights of American Bison vary between males and females with males weighing between 1500-2000 lb (680-910 kg) and females from 900-1200 lb (410-545 kg). American Bisons have a typical lifespan of 12-20 years in the wild and 20-40 years in captivity.

A subspecies of lion, the Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo leo) finds its origins in the Middle East and India and inhabits the sanctuary of the Gir Forest National Park. Currently, the population of the Asiatic Lion subspecies is approximately 500 to 600 living animals on the planet. Asiatic Lions have a shoulder height between 30”-46” (76-117 cm), body length of 4’7”-6’5” (1.4-2 m), and weight in the range of 265-500 lb (120-250 kg). The tail of an Asiatic Lion is 30”-40” (76-102 cm) in length. Asiatic Lions have a typical lifespan of 12-18 years in the wild and 18-20 years in captivity.

Hunting and habitable loss have been the major threat to the population of the Himalayan Tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus) in its native habitat of northern India, southern Tibet, and even western Nepal. In these areas, it prefers mountain slopes and rugged wooded hills. Himalayan Tahrs have a standing shoulder height between 25.6”-39.4” (65-100 cm), overall body length from 35.4”-55.1” (90-140 cm), standing height of roughly 28.3”-44.9” (72-114 cm), and a body width of 12.2”-18.9” (31-48 cm). The weight of a Himalayan Tahr is between 121-198 lb (55-90 kg). Himalayan Tahrs have a typical lifespan of 12-22 years.

The Himalayan Serow (Capricornis thar) is native to the Himalayan ecosystem. This is in the tropical rainforest, deciduous rainforest, and temperate forests. The most prominent feature of this animal is the body covered in three distinct colors. Himalayan Serows have a standing shoulder height between 35.4”-39.4” (90-100 cm), overall body length from 55.1”-70.9” (140-180 cm), standing height of roughly 48.8”-63.8” (124-162 cm), and a body width of 13.4”-17.3” (34-44 cm). The weight of a Himalayan Serow is between 187-309 lb (85-140 kg). Himalayan Serows have a typical lifespan of 19-22 years.

The Pekingese, a toy breed distinguishable by its long, flowing hair, flat face, with a signature ”lion’s mane.” It is rumored that the Pekingese was a created when Buddha shrunk down a lion; while an entertaining story, it is more accurate that the Pekingese was created through deliberate breeding. Pekingeses have a withers height between 6”-9” (15-23 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 7-14 lb (3-6 kg). The Pekingese has an overall body length of roughly 12”-17” (30-43 cm), standing height between 7”-10” (18-25 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-18 years.

The Affenpinscher is a terrier-like toy breed of Pinscher. Dating back to the 17th century in Germany, the breed was initially developed to kill rats, mice, and other small vermin. It is distinguished by its monkey-like expression, thus having the common name Monkey Terrier. Affenpinschers have a withers height between 9”-11.5” (23-29 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 6-13 lb (3-6 kg). The Affenpinscher has an overall body length of roughly 12”-15” (30-38 cm), standing height between 13”-16” (33-41 cm), and a typical lifespan of 11-14 years.

The Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) can be found in much of sub-Saharan Africa. It favors areas with scrubs, savannahs, and grasslands near a water source since it can’t stand dehydration. It has a mane and the legs are short while the neck is long. Waterbucks have a standing shoulder height between 47.2”-53.5” (120-136 cm), overall body length from 70.9”-92.5” (180-235 cm), standing height of roughly 57.1”-74” (145-188 cm), and a body width of 15.75”-21.3” (40-54 cm). The weight of a Waterbuck is between 353-573 lb (160-260 kg). Waterbucks have a typical lifespan of 11-30 years.

The Roan Antelope (Hippotragus equinus) gets its name from its coat color, which is roan. Although the eyebrows, cheeks, and face are white. One factor that stands out about this antelope is that it is large. It is commonly found in the tropical savannahs of western, central, and southern Africa. Roan Antelopes have a standing shoulder height between 51.2”-63” (130-160 cm), overall body length from 74.8”-94.5” (190-240 cm), standing height of roughly 61.8”-77.6” (157-197 cm), and a body width of 17.7”-24.8” (45-63 cm). The weight of a Roan Antelope is between 496-661 lb (225-300 kg). Roan Antelopes have a typical lifespan of 17-26 years.

Though not a true spaniel, the Tibetan Spaniel is a small and intelligent dog that has feline behaviors such as climbing on everything that piques their interest. A ”lion’s mane” around their neck is the most recognizable feature of this active and alert breed. Tibetan Spaniels have a withers height between 10”-11” (25-28 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 9-15 lb (4-7 kg). The Tibetan Spaniel has an overall body length of roughly 19”-20” (48-51 cm), standing height between 14”-15” (36-38 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-16 years.