Western Chimpanzee Natural History Size Amongst mature chimpanzees the males tend to reach heights or up to 1.2 m (3.9 ft), weighing as much as 91 kg (200 lbs), whilst the females are often slightly smaller in height, and may be significantly smaller in mass and weight. Habitat and Distribution This species can live in a…
Linnaeus Two Toed Sloth Natural History Size 18 to 34 inches (86 cm) with a weight of 8 to 19lbs (8.6 kg). Habitat and Distribution This species inhabits the rainforests of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, Guyana, Suriname & Venezuela. Age They have a lifespan of between 20 to 30 years. Diet These are herbivores…
Cheetah Natural History Size This is a slender cat which weighs from 46 lbs- 160 lbs (21 kg- 72 kg), measuring 43- 59 inches (1.1- 1.5 m) from its head to the base of the tail (which accounts for a further 24- 33 inches). This species stands 26- 37 inches (66 to 94 cm) tall…
Red Panda Natural History Size On average an adult Red Panda reaches lengths of between 78 cm and 115 cm, although up to half of this may be made up by their tail. They can weigh between 3 and 6 kg. Habitat and Distribution The Himalayan foothills make up the habitat of this species, where…
Jaguar Natural History Size The jaguar is the 3rd largest cat in the world after tigers and lions and is the largest cat in Central and South America standing 76cm at the shoulder and weighing up to 160kg. However, females tend to be smaller than males. Habitat and Distribution They have a wide range extending…
Bennett’s Wallaby Natural History Size These wallabies can grow to approximately 3ft in height (90cm), and an adult male can grow to be as heavy as 20kg. Habitat and Distribution They are confined to Tasmania and the South Eastern Coastal strip of Australia. In this area they spend most of the day in scrub and…
Parma Wallaby Natural History Size This is the smallest of the wallabies with a weight of only 3.2 kg to 5.8 kg and reaching a height of around 18 inches. Habitat and Distribution This wallaby inhabits wet sclerophyll forests or occasionally also the drier eucalypt forests around the Eastern half of Australia where it lives…
African Crested Porcupine Natural History Size The African Crested Porcupine can grow to between 60-83cm long with a tail of 8-17cm long, and weighs between 13-27kg. Habitat and Distribution This is a nocturnal rodent that lives on the ground and is found in the northern coast of Africa south to Tanzania and northern Congo. They are…
Puma Natural History Size Adult males can reach a length of around 7.9 feet, while females are often around 1 foot shorter. This is the 4th largest cat in the world, with weights ranging anywhere from 115 pounds up to 220 pounds (100 kg). Habitat and Distribution This species has a vast range from Canada…
Visayan Warty Pig Natural History Size These pigs stand just 18 to 25 inches at the shoulder with a length of around 39 inches. Females generally do not weigh more than 77 pounds while males can weigh over 170 pounds. Habitat and Distribution This species is found only in The Philippines where it now covers…
