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FILO: Chordata  ORDER: Marsupialia  FAMILY: Didelphidae  POPULAR NAME IN NORTH AMERICA: opossum  POPULAR NAME IN BRAZIL: In the Amazon: mucura;  in Bahia: suruê or sarigüê;  in the Northeast: cassac or timbuo;  in Mato Grosso and Paraguay: micurê and in the rest of Brazil is called Gambá  NAME IN ENGLISH: Large American Opossums  SCIENTIFIC NAME: Didelphis marsupialis  GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: from Canada to northern Argentina. Nrasil, Paraguay, Guyana, Venezuela  HABITAT: Woods, fields and urban centers  EATING HABITS: Omnivorous  PLAYBACK: 12-13 days  POWER: mainly berries, eggs and young birds  The HAS FEMALE: 12 or 13 teat WEIGHT OF EMBRYO AT BIRTH: 2 g (around 1 cm) and complete its development in the maternal pouch.  NUMBER OF CRIES: 3N º OF CUBS: 10 to 15 per litter  PERIOD OF LIFE: 2 to 4 years  SIZE: Can reach 50 cm in length without counting the tail, almost the same size.  CHARACT...

Scientific name: Hemigrammus ocellifer  Origin: Native to South America, mainly from Guyana and the Amazon Basin.  Habits: It is a good fish for community aquariums. Very sociable, likes to live in groups of various elements, their eyes stand out giving it its name.  Size: Adult length: 4cm  Water: Water temperature 23º to 28º.

Scientific name: Serinus canaria Origin: This bird originates in the Spanish islands of the Canaries, on the west coast of the African continent, being therefore bewitched with the hot winds that come from the Sahara. The pleasant weather throughout the year blesses this territory may have had an influence on its survival in this archipelago.  When the first navigators brought this animal to continental Europe, they were far from knowing what would happen five centuries later, when the Canary became a companion bird in many dwellings, mainly in southern Europe, in the Mediterranean countries, and in the Brazil. The beautiful corner of the male quickly captivated the attention of these men of the sea, who promptly captured the first specimens, to bring back home.However, the bird we generally know by this name is already a mutation of the canaries originals. The cage: In this species, the male sings, it is thought that to get mate. For this reason, when it is not breeding season, it...

Laziness is a person's inactivity, aversion to any type of work or physical exertion. It is also a type of procrastination .  A lazy for psychology is a person without moral and psychological resistance to the challenges posed by life. Who seeks always external justifications for his lack of action in those decisive moments that come to him.  By understanding himself incapacitated - by his own laziness - to achieve what he desires, the lazy person may experience envy , blaming others for his own inertia , even though he is the one who escapes the opportunities for learning presented by life. It is precisely the resentment that plagues the lazy that hinders its clarification. The appeals of the family or people close to their improvement, especially if they come in the form of collection, can generate - due to resentment - more anger and desire to destroy everything that appears to want to remove it from this state of inaction. According to Joanna de Ângelis, in the book quoted...

Origin: Bird native to northern Australia, was brought to Europe in the mid-nineteenth century by ornithologist John Gould, who was owed his name. Since then, he has created admirers around the world due to the profusion of colors he presents . There are not many creators of Gould Diamonds, and they do not exist because their reproduction is extremely difficult. There are still certain factors of recession of the species, which make this work even more ungrateful, since a bad crossing leads to the death of many of the young. As a companion animal.  If you want to acquire an animal of this species, put aside the idea of ​​coming to make a creation, leaving this task to those who, with the cost of experience, already know when and how to do it. It is not a beautiful bird singing, but her cheerful colors make her a living picture of color and movement.Keeping a Diamond of Gould is easy and does not require much knowledge. Like all birds, you need fresh water and food changed daily, an...

Scientific name: Okapia johnstoni  Distribution: Ocapis are only found in the forests of northeastern Congo, at altitudes between 500 and 1000 meters. Occasionally, they can climb to higher altitudes, but return only after a short time.  Feeding: These animals feed on leaves and berries from some trees or shrubs, and also from the many types of undergrowth that tropical forests provide. Conservation status Endangered. There are an estimated 5,000 animals living in freedom and more than a hundred in captivity.  Gestation and sexual maturity: The gestation time of this species is about 440 days, after which only one baby is born. Sexual maturity is reached by about 3/4 years. Size: The ocapis can reach a length of 2.5 meters, a height of 1.7 meters and weigh 300kg.  Longevity: Ocapis can reach 30 years in captivity. In freedom, his life expectancy will be around 20 years.

Scientific name: Acinonyx jubatus  Distribution: Cheetahs can now be found in Central and Southern Africa. This animal has been a frequent occurrence in the Middle East and in some Asian territories, although at present it is very rare to see it here.  Lonely: Unlike other African felines, the cheetah is a solitary animal, which is only accompanied by the children, if it has them. The brothers also hold together for some time after the mother considers that they are prepared to live alone. Speed: The cheetah is an extremely fast animal. It presents different morphological characteristics of other felines, namely, their nails are not retractable, and their whole body is muscle shaped to be a sprinter, not using force as a major asset. Its body size limits the size of the prey that the cheetah he can hunt, but his speed allows him to catch prey that are also very agile.  Being the fastest terrestrial animal, it reaches the 110 km per hour, and can never do races exceeding 1...

COMMON NAME: Otter  NAME IN ENGLISH: Northern Fur Seal  SCIENTIFIC NAME: callorhinus ursinus  FILO: Chordata  CLASS: Mammalia  ORDER: Pinnipedia  FAMILY: Otaridae  LENGTH: male - 2.60 m female - 1.70 m  WEIGHT: Males weigh 450-600 lbs (200-275 kg) Females weigh 90-110 pounds (40-50 kg) COAT: tufts, half of which are lost in each molt This mammal has very thick skin with two layers. There are very dense and impermeable long hairs; (the undercoat is insulated and has 54,000 hairs per square inch).  TIME OF LIFE: 20 years  GESTURE: 11 months  NUMBER OF PUPPIES: usually one.  CUB WEIGHT AT BIRTH: 7 kg HABITAT: lives in the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean (above 32 ° north latitude). Several hundred thousand of these seals live off the coasts of Africa, New Zealand, Australia and the Galapagos Islands.  HABITS: They have nocturnal habits and are intelligent and social animals living in community in large groups on land (called...

The meerkats are mammals of the mongoose family. They live in flocks and inhabit some of the most inhospitable areas of the planet. Although small (they measure 30 centimeters in height), they are brave animals and face even snakes.  Order: Carnivora  Family: Herpestidae  Scientific name: Suricata suricatta  Popular name: Suricato  Name in English: Meerkat  Height: 30 centimeters. The tail has an additional 20 centimeters and is used as support to balance the animal when it stands.  Weight: 900 grams  Activity: they are diurnal animals, which use their dark skin to warm up.  Life cycle: 12 to 14 years Where it is found: Southeast of Angola, Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. They live in dens divided with squirrels and other mongooses. The flocks change several times a year when food becomes scarce. Once housed, they are territorial animals and fiercely defend their burrows of rival gangs.  Main predators: eagles and jackals.  Defe...

Genetta Genetta Genetta  Other Names: Cat Distribution: The genets can be found in Northern and Central Africa, the Middle East and Europe, mainly in Portugal, France and Spain. However, their territory seems to be spreading further north. Apparently, the gypsies will have been brought to the south of the Iberian Peninsula by the Arabs, when they arrived here, and will have adapted easily to the territory, much more wooded than those of their origins and hence the success of this species that seems to want In some regions of North Africa they are treated as a pet animal in the same way as cats. Particularly in rural areas, where it plays a valuable role in the balance of rodents and reptiles in homes and farms. Feeding: These animals are predators of predominantly nocturnal habits. The success of this species also seems to be linked to the fact that the gnats eat everything they move, be they fish, reptiles and amphibians, small rodent mammals or even any type of bird that they can...

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Chinchilla lanigera ORDER: Rodents SUBORDEM: Simplice-dentate TRIBE: Hystricomorfhus or Lagostomides FAMILY: Chinchilidae GENDER: Chinchilla SPECIES: Chinchilla Chinchilla Chinchilla Royal Chinchilla Brevicaudata GESTURE: 111 days Nº of PUPPIES: average of 2 puppies Nº of CRIES: 2 per year MEDIUM LIFE: 13 years  Creating chinchilla is not a difficult activity but requires dedication, patience and above all love for chinchilla.  This nice little animal is a very docile animal, feeds little and does not bother with noises or with unpleasant smells.  The chinchilla is a quiet animal and timid by nature so the environment we provide should be quiet, away from noise. The tranquility that is provided to the chinchilla will be due to its characteristic of being an animal of nocturnal habits that, without requiring much care, must rest during the day and at night to be active. Feeding  The chinchilla eats on average 30 grams of feed per day. The diet will be...

Origin: Central and North America South. Size: 1.5 to 1.8 m in captivity. In nature they reach 2 m. Habits: diurnal and arboreal. He lives in the canopy of trees near the waterways. Terrarium: spacious (4 x 2 x 1.5 m) for an adult animal with rocks and logs. Humidity of 60 to 80% and temperature between 27 and 36 ºC.  Reproduction: ovípara, with posture of many eggs.  Handling: accepted well since accustomed since puppies. The Iguana is perhaps one of the highest expression reptiles in captivity, alongside the turtles. The body is strong, compressed laterally, being 2/3 corresponding to the length of the tail. The limbs are well developed and strong, with long fingers. It has a large rounded scale below the tympanum, a skin fold in the gular region (neck) and a crest at the top of the head, more developed characteristics in males. The coloration in the youngsters is intense green and with the passage of the years they appear dark bands along the body and the tail.  Feedin...

Common  Name : Angwantibo NAME IN ENGLISH: Common Angwantibo  SCIENTIFIC NAME: Arctocebus calabarensis  FILM: Chordata  CLASS: Mammalia  ORDER: Primates  FAMILY: Lorisidae  CHARACTERISTICS: Length: from 25 to 53 cm  Weight: 250g 4 legs of equal size opposable thumb, and small finger indicator. Walks in the trees and hunting at night Food: insects (mainly caterpillars) Not too light, and crazy for insects, the "angwantibo" specializes in hunting caterpillars. With his scrutiny, he can find them by smell. Some caterpillars are covered with stinging hairs, but the "angwantibo" does not mind this, since it takes off their skin before swallowing them. No sound is made other than snoring and squealing when scared. It clings to the branches of the trees with so much force that is very difficult to make it loose itself. This little primate without a tail is very sensitive to noise. He goes out at night, walking silently through the coves and forests of Ca...

Popular name: Large Blue Macaw  Scientific name: Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus  Geographic distribution: North and Northeast of Brazil.  It lives in the forests of the interior of Brazil: Maranhão, Bahia, Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais and Goiás. Today it is rare to find it in freedom. But in the interior of Bahia, we can still find some specimens in freedom.  Habitat natural: Tropical forests.  Eating habits: It is omnivorous. It feeds on seeds and fruits. In captivity, it is common to eat peanuts, sunflowers, green corn and fruits.  Size: Up to 1.10 meter. It is the largest bird in the parrot family.  Weight: About 500 g  Period of gestation: The incubation period lasts 30 days. Number of pups: 2 pups are born at a time. They are fed by adults, who regurgitate food. They reach adulthood at 6 months.  Average life span: 30 years.  Conservation status of the species: This species is in extinction, mainly due to the destruction of its natural hab...

Popular name: Royal Eagle  Scientific name: Aquila chrysaetos  Geographical distribution: The eagle is distributed geographically throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere. In Europe it is relatively well distributed. At present, the European population is estimated between 5,000 and 7,200 nesting couples. The national population is estimated to be between 56 and 63 nesting couples and should be increasing slightly. Most of the population nests in the Northeast of Transmontano and Alto Douro. The other couples are distributed in the mountains of Peneda, Gerês, Tejo Internacional, Marão, Guadiana average section and occasionally in other areas. Natural habitat: Species that essentially nest in rock habitats (rocky), however, if these means are scarce, they can build their nests in trees. In the Iberian Peninsula approximately 90% of the pairs construct their nests in rupicolous means. It can nest from sea level to altitudes above 2000 meters. However, in the Peninsula it clear...

Popular name:Iberian wolf .  Scientific Name: Canis lupus signatus  Geographical distribution: Northern Iberian Peninsula.  Habitat natural: Forests.  Feeding habits: Feeding is very varied, depending on the existence or not of wild prey and the various types of grazing present in each region. The main wild prey of the wolf are the boar, the buck and the deer, and the most common domestic prey are the sheep, the goat, the horse and the cow. Occasionally he also kills and eats dogs and takes advantage of corpses he finds.  Size: Length: 1,10 m up to 1,40 m; plus 30 to 45 cm of tail.  Weight: Males: 30 to 40 kg; Females: 25 to 35 kg.  Gestation period: about 2 months.  Number of children: 3 to 8 Average Life Time: Live a maximum of 15 years.  Conservation status of the species: The causes of the decline of the wolf are its direct persecution and the extermination of its wild prey. The decline is currently aggravated by the fragmentation and des...

Popular name: Black rhinoceros  Scientific name: Diceros bicornis  Geographical distribution: South Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Swaziland, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.  Natural habitat: pastures, savannahs and places with plenty of shrubs.  Eating habits: it is herbivorous. Eat leaves of acacia and herbs. It moves at great distances to get water.  Size: The length varies between 3 meters and 3.80 meters. The height is between 1.40 meters and 1.70 meters.  Weight: From 800 kg to 1350 kg.  Gestation period: From 420 to 570 days.  Number of children: 1  Average life expectancy: About 35 years. Species conservation status: All rhinoceros species are threatened with extinction because they are very poorly fertile - each female has only one calf every two years - and therefore very vulnerable to hunting, in addition to suffering from the destruction of their habitat. They have been hunted intensively because virtually all of their parts are used in t...

Popular name: Platypus Scientific Name: Ornithorhynchus anatinus Geographical distribution: Eastern section of Australia and the island of Tasmania. Natural habitat: Freshwater rivers and lakes, as well as underground tunnels that dig into the soil. Feeding habits: The platypus is carnivorous and feeds on insects, worms and freshwater crustaceans. Size: 40 cm, plus 13 cm of tail. Weight: It can weigh up to 4 kg. Period of gestation: The platypus is the only mammal that eggs. The incubation period of the eggs is 10 days. Number of pups: 2 or 3 eggs in each posture. Average life span: 15 years Conservation status of the species: Pollution of rivers and lakes has significantly destroyed the platypus population.

Popular name: Red Panda  Scientific name: Ailurus fulgens  Geographic distribution: Nepal, Sikkim, northern Burma and southern China.  Natural habitat: Mainly trees.  Eating habits: It feeds on herbs, fruits, roots and bamboo shoots. It also eats insects and birds.  Size: Height: up to 35 cm.  Length: up to 60 cm; Another 40 cm of tail.  Weight: Up to 4 kg.  Gestation period: 90 to 150 days.  Number of pups: 1 to 4  Average lifespan: 8 to 10 years.  State of conservation of the species: The species is threatened mainly due to the destruction of its habitat.

The white stork (Ciconia ciconia) possesses white plumage, except in the remiges of its wings, that are of a glossy black. The adult stork can reach the height of as much as 1.2 m, measuring almost 1.2 m of body length, with a magnificent wingspan, which can extend up to 2 m. Its long red beak, broad at the base and pointed, is used by the stork to search the marsh for frogs , fish or small reptiles. In addition to small aquatic creatures, it feeds on grasshoppers and locusts, and can also resort to carrion and debris. Scientific classification  Kingdom : Animalia Filo : Chordata Class : Birds Order : Ciconiiformes Family : Ciconiidae Genus : Ciconia Species : C. ciconia

Swallows are a group of passerine birds of the family Hirundinidae. The family stands out from the rest of the birds for adaptations developed for aerial feeding. Swallows hunt insects in the air and for this they developed a fusiform body and relatively long and pointed wings. Scientific classification Kingdom : Animalia Phylum : Chordata Class : Aves Order : Passeriformes Suborder : Passeri Family : Hirundinidae