Meintest du panda?
The critically endangered Chinese alligator is one of the few alligators outside of the Americas. It is native to slow-moving, freshwater areas of the lower Yangtze River in China where it eats snails, crustaceans, insects, fish, young waterfowl and rodents.
Species: Alligator sinensis Animal News Giant Pandas
The Taylor’s cantil, also called the ornate cantil, is a member of the viper family found in the northeastern part of Mexico. This venomous snake is dark brown to black with white, orange or yellow bands along its body and head.
Species: Agkistrodon taylori Animal News Giant Pandas
A very small wading bird, semipalmated sandpipers are one of the most common sandpipers. They are a familiar sight to beachgoers as they dart about in the waves. Their name, “semipalmated,” means they have partially webbed feet.
Species: Calidris pusilla Animal News Giant Pandas
This small songbird is one of many migratory birds found in North America. Adult males in spring and summer develop a striking red coloration, while females and nonbreeding males are olive-colored. They are one of the most difficult birds to find as they move high within dense forest canopies.
Species: Piranga olivacea Animal News Giant Pandas
One of hundreds of species of birds that flies across the North American continent each year, the white-eyed vireo can be heard singing its tune from thickets and shrubs in northern and eastern North America during the spring and summer. Its pale white irises are notable, as are the distinct yellow „spectacles,“ or rings, that surround its eyes.
Species: Vireo griseus Animal News Giant Pandas
A small primate species native only to Madagascar, red ruffed lemurs live in just one protected area and are critically endangered.
Species: Varecia rubra Animal News Giant Pandas
One of the most widespread venomous snakes, puff adders are native to Africa and parts of the Saudi Arabian peninsula. They are named for their habit of puffing themselves up to look larger than they are to deter predators. Rather than fleeing the sound of approaching footsteps as most snakes do, puff adders go still, hiss in warning, and then strike fiercely to protect themselves.
Species: Bitis arietans Animal News Giant Pandas
Perdido Key beach mice are a critically endangered subspecies of oldfield mice. They have small bodies, hairy tails, relatively large ears and protuberant eyes.
polionotus trissyllepsis Animal News Giant Pandas
Prevost’s squirrels are tree squirrels found in Southeast Asia. Their fur has three distinct bands of color: jet black, white and reddish-brown.
Callosciurus prevostii Animal News Giant Pandas
Known for its impressive and loud vocalizations, the northern mockingbird is an intelligent bird that can mimic the songs of many other birds.
Species: Mimus polyglottos Animal News Giant Pandas
