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Muscovy Duck

Class: Birds Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae Weight: 2–3.5 kg (males), 1.5–2.5 kg (females) Height: 60–75 cm, wingspan 85–95 cm Coloration: The muscovy duck, also known as the Cairina moschata, displays a variety of plumage colors depending on the breed. In the wild, its feathers are predominantly black-green with a metallic sheen. The wings often have white […]

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Eider Duck

Class: Birds Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae Weight: 1.2–2 kg (males), 1–1.8 kg (females) Height: 50–60 cm, wingspan 85–100 cm Coloration: The eider duck, also known as the sea duck, has a robust build and striking plumage adapted for life in harsh conditions. Males are brightly colored during the breeding season: their head and neck are […]

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Barnacle Goose

Class: Birds Order: Anseriformes Family: Anatidae Weight: 1.2–2 kg Height: 55–70 cm, wingspan 120–140 cm Plumage: The barnacle goose is one of the most elegant and recognizable birds of the northern regions. Its plumage is predominantly black and white: the head and neck are black with a characteristic white patch on the cheeks, which is […]

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Himalayan Monal

Himalayan Monal

Class: Birds Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae Weight: 1.5–2.5 kg (males), 1–1.5 kg (females) Height: 50–70 cm, wingspan 70–85 cm Plumage: The Himalayan monal is one of the most colorful and exotic birds of the mountainous regions of Asia. Males have a striking plumage with vivid shades of blue, green, purple, and gold. Their chest is […]

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White Eared Pheasant

Class: Birds Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae Weight: 1.5–2 kg (males), 1–1.2 kg (females) Height: 45–55 cm, wingspan: 60–80 cm Coloration: The white eared pheasant stands out with its striking appearance. Males have predominantly white plumage with a subtle pearlescent sheen that reflects bluish or greenish hues in sunlight. A distinctive feature is the “eared” feather tufts on their heads, giving the […]

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Diamond Pheasant

Class: Birds Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae Weight: 1.5–2 kg (males), 1–1.2 kg (females) Height: 45–55 cm, wingspan: 65–80 cm Coloration: The diamond pheasant is one of the most striking and decorative members of the pheasant genus. Male plumage is predominantly black with bright metallic green, blue, and purple hues that create a diamond-like sheen. A distinctive feature is the white markings […]

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Common Pheasant

Class: Birds Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae Weight: 1.5–2 kg (males), 1–1.2 kg (females) Height: 50–70 cm, wingspan: 70–90 cm Coloration: Male common pheasants have bright, multicolored plumage with golden, green, blue, and red hues on their chest, back, and tail. Females have more modest coloring—brownish-gray, which helps them blend into their surroundings during egg incubation. A distinctive feature of males is […]

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Binturong

Binturong

Class: Mammals Order: Carnivora Family: Viverridae Weight: 9–20 kg Body length: 60–96 cm, tail length – 50–84 cm Coloration: Binturongs have thick, shaggy black fur with hints of brown or grey. Their long, prehensile tail is covered in fur and helps them grip branches. Their small, rounded ears have distinctive white tufts, and their face […]

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Ocelot

Ocelot

Class: Mammals Order: Carnivores Family: Felidae Weight: 7–15 kg Body length: 55–100 cm, tail length – 30–45 cm Coloration: The ocelot’s coat is adorned with dark spots and stripes on a yellow or reddish-brown background. The fur on the belly is lighter, almost white. The ears are black with a white spot in the center. […]

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Rainbow taucan

Rainbow taucan

Class: Birds Order: Piciformes Family: Ramphastidae Weight: 275–500 g Body length: 42–55 cm, beak length – 12–15 cm Coloration: The rainbow toucan has vibrant colors. Its beak features shades of green, red, blue, and orange. The body’s main plumage is black, with a bright yellow throat and chest. The tips of the wings and tail […]

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Rhesus macaques

Rhesus macaques

Class: Mammals Order: Primates Family: Cercopithecidae Weight: 4–8 kg Body length: 45–65 cm, tail length – 20–30 cm Coloration: The fur of the rhesus macaque varies from grayish-brown to reddish-golden. Their face and buttocks are often pink or reddish and hairless. Age of sexual maturity: 3–4 years Gestation period: about 165 days Lifespan: up to […]

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White cockatoo

White cockatoo

Class: Birds Order: Psittaciformes Family: Cacatuidae Weight: 400–800 g Body length: 45–50 cm, wingspan – about 90 cm Coloration: The white cockatoo has entirely white plumage with a yellowish tint on the underside of its wings and tail. It has a large crest that can be raised and lowered, and its beak is black and […]

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