Animals
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DEER - SEKA: These deer range through the Americas, Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Deer species range in size some of which may reach a shoulder height of 2.35 m. The Seka are much smaller having only a shoulder height of about 0.75 m. Deer have compact bodies with long, powerful legs designed for rugged woodland terrain. They are also very good swimmers. They are able to eat and enjoy all sorts of vegetation. |
| RING-TAILED LEMUR: This animal is found only on the island of Madagascar and the nearby islands of Comoros. Adults of this species grow to 38 to 43 cm long and can grow to be as heavy as 4 kg. Their living conditions vary from tropical forests to semi-desert, and they are comfortable both on the ground and climbing trees. Most lemurs have sharp, pointed muzzles and large eyes. They like to eat foods like flowers, leaves, and fruit. |
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MACAQUE MONKEY: Also known as the snow monkey. He manages to survive the winter cold on the Japanese island of Honshu, making him the only non-human primate to survive that far north. The fingers and toes of a monkey are very flexible. This makes climbing very easy. Monkeys are among the most social of all the mammals. In order to survive in the wild, they depend more on their intelligence instead of weaponry. |
| LLAMA:These animals have lived in the Andes Mountains for many centuries. In the United States, llamas are raised as pets and for their wool. The surefooted animals can carry as much as 91 kg for 12 hours a day, but are never ridden like a horse. |
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RABBITS:Common name for certain small, furry mammals with long ears and short tails. They like to dig burrows or holes in the ground to live in. These animals weigh about 1 to 5 kg and have a length of about 30 cm. They feed mainly on herbs, tree bark, and vegetables. |
| COATI:The coati resembles a raccoon but has a slimmer body and longer tail. It uses its long, flexible snout to search the ground for insects and other small animals. Only two species are known, one is found in Central America and Mexico and the other is found in South America. |
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