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VulnerableSavannah · Carnivore
African Lion
Panthera leo
The African lion lives in social groups called prides, cooperating to hunt large grazers across the open grasslands. Males patrol and defend territory while lionesses lead most hunts.
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VulnerableMountains · Herbivore
Giant Panda
Ailuropoda melanoleuca
Native to the bamboo forests of central China, the giant panda spends most of its waking hours feeding. Despite a carnivore's digestive system, its diet is almost entirely bamboo.
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EndangeredOcean · Carnivore
Blue Whale
Balaenoptera musculus
The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived. It filters vast quantities of tiny krill from the water using baleen plates instead of teeth.
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VulnerableMountains · Carnivore
Snow Leopard
Panthera uncia
This elusive high-altitude cat roams the rugged mountain ranges of Central Asia. Its thick fur and broad paws are built for deep snow and freezing conditions.
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EndangeredSavannah · Herbivore
African Elephant
Loxodonta africana
The largest land animal, the African elephant lives in tight-knit family herds led by a matriarch. It shapes entire landscapes as it forages for grasses, bark and fruit.
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EndangeredOcean · Herbivore
Green Sea Turtle
Chelonia mydas
Named for the greenish colour of its fat, this graceful reptile grazes on seagrass and algae in warm coastal waters and travels thousands of kilometres between feeding and nesting sites.
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Least ConcernMountains · Omnivore
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth, the red fox thrives across forests, mountains and even cities. It is a clever, adaptable hunter with an omnivorous appetite.
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Least ConcernRainforest · Herbivore
Scarlet Macaw
Ara macao
A brilliantly coloured parrot of Central and South American rainforests, the scarlet macaw feeds on fruit, nuts and seeds high in the canopy and often mates for life.
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VulnerablePolar · Carnivore
Polar Bear
Ursus maritimus
The largest land carnivore, the polar bear hunts seals across the Arctic sea ice. It depends entirely on the frozen ocean, making it especially sensitive to a warming climate.
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Least ConcernDesert · Omnivore
Fennec Fox
Vulpes zerda
The smallest of all foxes, the fennec is built for the Sahara. Its oversized ears radiate heat and pick up the faint sounds of prey moving beneath the sand.
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Critically EndangeredRainforest · Herbivore
Bornean Orangutan
Pongo pygmaeus
A gentle, highly intelligent great ape of Borneo's rainforests, the orangutan spends almost its whole life in the trees, building a fresh nest to sleep in each night.
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Near ThreatenedPolar · Carnivore
Emperor Penguin
Aptenodytes forsteri
The tallest and heaviest penguin, the emperor breeds through the brutal Antarctic winter. Males incubate the single egg on their feet while females return to the sea to feed.
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