horse

Of all the animals, the horse has probably most closely shared in human adventures and has been most intimately allied with human progress. For thousands of years, the horse has participated in the pleasures, the dangers, and the hard work that have marked human life. Perhaps because of this long relationship, the horse holds a special place in humankind’s affection. No one knows exactly when people and horses first became companions. Some historians believe that probably people hunted early horses as they did other game animals. Drawings, engravings, and sculptures of horses that date back many thousands of years may have been made by hunters and medicine men as offerings to the gods for a good hunt. Then perhaps people recognized the advantage of the horse’s [Read more]

Grizzly Bear

Grizzly Bear

The Grizzly is found mainly in mountainous regions and national parks in pockets of northwestern North America from Alaska,through British Columbia to Idaho,Montana and Wyoming.

Part of Bodies

• Large nose – give grizzly superb sense of smell
• Long guard hairs – giving a grizzled appearance
• Shaggy fur – helps keep bear warm in winter
• Short,powerful limbs – allow brief spurts of surprising speed
• 5 toed feet, long claw and sharp claw – Useful for digging

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Asian Elephant

Asian Elephant

Limited to isolated populations from southern India and Sri Lanka through Assam to Vietnam and southern China, and south to the islands of Sumatra and Borneo. Elephant ias an impressive and intelligent giant. It spend it time ambling throught forests in small herds, searching for fresh pastures to satisfy its purely vegetarian diet. Not as large its African cousins, and with smaller ears, the Asian or Indian elephant was once common throughtout the continent. it is now confined to a few area in south and southest Asia. this elephant has a long association with humans and has been used for logging and transport.

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Cheetah

Cheetah

Most cheetah are found in East and Southern Africa, with the greatest numbers occuring in Namibia. The critically endangered Asiatic cheetah is found only in Iran, mostly on the edge of the Kavir Desert. Cheetah are superb sprinters. Using a brief burst of phenomenal speed, they can outrun any other land animal. The cheetah does not look or move like any other big cat. Its exceptionally elongated body and legs enable it to run with the agility of a greyhound. The cheetah is dog-like in other ways, with its blunt, non-retractable claws and barking calls. [Read more]

Meerkat

Meerkat

The Meerkat is found on the dry plains and semi-desert in and around the Kalahari Desert in southern Africa. It range covers parts of Angola, Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. It prefers open ground. It lives in colonies of up 30 animals in the Kalahari Desert, where temperatures soar by day and plummet at night. Shelter is scarce here, so meerkats have many burrows within their foraging territory where they sleep and take refuge. When foraging, at least one member of the gang acts as lookout, sitting up or standing to get the best view. [Read more]

Lion

Lion

Lion once lived in southern Europe, throughout Africa and parts of Asia, but today are confined mainly to African game reserves. About 300 of the Asian subspecies live in the Gir Forest in India. King of Beasts is a well deserved title for this proud and powerful predator. The lion is everyone idea of big cat, equipped with sharp teeth and huge paws to bring down large prey. A threatening roar and the male’s magnificient mane complete the picture. Lions dominate their domain – zebras and antelopes become nervous when they’re near, while cheetahs and leopards back away from their own kills. [Read more]

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