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Cheetah Behavior

It is undebatable that the cheetah is the fastest animal. Scientifically known as Acinonyx jubatus, the cheetah has exemplary acceleration, running from 0 to 60 miles per hour in under 3 seconds. However, whether the species belongs to the big cat family has always been debated. Many argue that big cat members must roar. Typical inclusions include lions, jaguars, leopards, and tigers. On the contrary, the cheetah only purrs, making its membership debatable. That aside, there are a lot of fun facts about these speedsters. We discuss the fascinating cheetah behaviors below. Cheetahs Social Behavior Of all felids, cheetahs...

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Giant Panda Behavior

Giant pandas are huge, black and white mammals found in the mountainous regions of China. Besides their adorable look, these lovely animals are known for their foraging behavior. They spend about half of their day feeding. However, there is more to like about these species than their looks and feeding patterns. For instance, their breeding and communication patterns are also worth exploring. This article highlights the various fascinating giant panda behaviors. Behavioral Adaptations of a Giant Panda Scientifically known as Ailuropoda melanoleuca, translating to “black and white cat-foot,” giant pandas have several behavioral adaptations to help them survive. Unlike...

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Serval Behavior

A serval is a wild cat with golden yellow to buff coat and black spots/stripes. Native to Africa and distributed to the sub-Saharan countries (apart from the tropical ones), this species is taller than domesticated cats. Its average size is between 54 and 62 while standing, and adults can weigh up to 18 kg. Apart from its legs, a serval’s big ears are another telling difference separating it from most domesticated cat species. However, can servals survive in captivity? How do they communicate? Here is everything you need to know about serval behavior. Serval Social Behavior and Adaptations Servals...

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Black and White King Snake

The world has over 3 000 species of snakes. They are evenly distributed in almost every country, save for Ireland, Greenland, New Zealand, and Antarctica. About 600 of the reptiles are venomous, but only about 200 can significantly wound or kill a human. Due to their physical characteristics and unclear distinction as to which one is poisonous and which one isn’t, people’s views on snakes always vary. Some are super afraid of them, while others pet or do snake catching for a living. Among the most petted is the black and white king snake, which we highlight here. The...

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Capybara Behavior

Rodents are exciting species. They have unique physical features, funny movements, and fascinating behavior overall. There are about 200 species and 30 families of rodents. If you think the beaver has an unusual size, we have got news for you: the capybara is twice as big! In fact, it’s the biggest in the family. Scientifically referred to as Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, capybaras can live up to 7 years, attaining a height of up to 2 feet at shoulders. Adults weigh between 77 to 145 pounds and are naturally herbivores. We analyze the unique yet fascinating capybara behavior below. Capybara Social...

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