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Coyote  Because of it size (70cm/26in) the Cuscus is often mistaken for a monkey. Rarely in a hurry, it has few enemies living in the tree tops of southeastern Australia. If threatened, it will strike with its front paws, barking loudly, usually scaring the intruder away. The cuscus
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There are more than 700 types of pure breed dogs. The common belief that dogs are colour blind is false. Dogs can see colour but it is not as vivid as we see; it is like our vision at twilight. Dogs and cats, like people, are either right-handed or left-handed.  Dolphins are among the most intelligent of animals, as some species have brain-to-body mass ratios equal to that of a human being. Ever since the days of the first seafarers, they have been a subject of art, literature, and myth.
 The African elephant is the largest living land mammal. The muscular trunk serves as a nose, hand, an extra foot, signalling device and a tool for gathering food. With 40,000 muscles, the trunk performs movements as delicate as picking berries.
 The Fishing Cat is found in India, Sri Lanka, across Burma, the Thai peninsula and Indonesia. It weighs up to 13kg (29lb) and grows to almost 1m in length. It takes fish with its paws from the waters edge, and by diving into the water to catch the fish with its jaws. It will also hunt young deer and small wild pigs.
Fox  Frogs come in many shapes and colours all over the world - except Antartica! A frog's long, sticky tongue is attached in the front of its mouth, and, as a signature move, a frog can flick its tongue out to capture its prey with remarkable speed.
 The Gerenuk, the "giraffe gazelle", is found in East Africa. A preorbital gland in front of the eyes emits a tar-like substance which is deposited on twigs to mark territory. It stands erect on hind legs to browse on tall bushes, using its front legs to pull down higher branches. Gerenuks do not eat grass nor require water as they get enough moisture from the plant life they eat.
Goat  The Gorilla is the largest of the living primates; male gorillas weigh up to 200kg, yet are shy and retiring. They will, however, protect their family groups valiantly. They eat a variety of plants, including wild celery, bamboo, thistles, stinging nettles, bedstraw and certain fruit. An endangered species, only about 630 remain. Their quest for survival was made famous by Dian Fossey, portrayed in the movie "Gorillas in the mist."
Hare  The Hippo's yawn is not a sign of sleepiness or boredom but is actually a threat gesture, displaying long, thick, razor-sharp canine teeth, or tusks, with which it is capable of biting a small boat in half. Being fearlessly protective of their turf and young, hippos have killed more than 400 people in Africa.
Hyena  The Hyrax is so unlike other animals that it is placed in a separate order, Hyracoidea. It is the elephant's nearest living relative. Of the 3 hyrax species, 2 are rock hyrax and the third a tree hyrax. Rock hyraxes spend the mornings sunbathing, followed by short feeding excursions. They eat quickly with the family facing out in a circle to watch for predators.
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