The peccary is an Antiodactyl, (even toed) mammal native to the Western Hemipshere from Texas to Patagonia. The family, Tayassuidae, consists of two genera, Catagonus and Tayassu. Peccaries are closely related to the swine family and fill similar ecologycal niches. They differ from pigs in several ways, however, including the possession of a dorsal musk gland. The body is 75 - 90 cm (30 - 35 in) long and weight up to 30 kg (66 lb). The slim legs end in sharp, two toed hooves.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Peccary
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Crocodile
Crocodiles are large amphibious reptiles related to Alligators, Caimans, and Gavials. They are distinguished by a notch at the side of the snout that exposes the elongate fourth tooth of the lower jaw, thus fiving a crocodile’s face its typical expression. Crocodiles are found in tropical Africa, Australia, and Asia. In the islands of the western Pacific Ocean; and in the tropical parts of North of South America.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Rhinoceros Sumatra Birth
A male sumatra rhinocheros (Rhinoceros sumatranensis) called as Andalas, an endanger animal, that already 8 years old bird in the Zoo of Cincinati, Ohio, US at the end. This rhino was mating with female Sumatra rhino called as Ratu in the nature reserve Rhino Sumatra Way Kambas, Lampung. Before this Rhino is removed to Way kambas on 2007 that is difficult to mate.
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