Jaguar (Panthera onca) Jaguars are the largest American members of the cat family, measuring more than 2 m (7 ft) in length, including the tail, at maturity. They inhabit densely forested regions of Central and South America, where they rely on their swimming and climbing abilities to prey on a range of animals.Encarta EncyclopediaRenee Lynn/ALLSTOCK, INC. Jaguar (Panthera onca) Jaguars are the largest American members of the cat family, measuring more than 2 m (7 ft) in length, including the tail, at maturity. They inhabit densely forested regions of Central and South America, where they rely on their swimming and climbing abilities to prey on a range of animals.Encarta EncyclopediaRenee Lynn/ALLSTOCK, INC.

Giraffe Female giraffes, Giraffa camelopardalis, give birth in one of several specific “calving areas” in their home ranges, returning to these grounds to bear subsequent calves even if the larger home range has drifted geographically. Here, a young giraffe suckles from its mother. Strong and well-developed at birth, calves nonetheless frequently fall to predators in their first year of life. After weaning, females stay within their mothers’ territories, whereas males leave the range in all-male groups. Once a dominance hierarchy has been established among them, they wander alone in their own small ranges in search of females in heat. The sex of a grazing giraffe can be determined at a great distance with considerable accuracy. Almost invariably, males feed with their necks and often their tongues completely outstretched to reach the foliage of very tall trees. In contrast, females bend their heads over the tops of smaller trees.En Giraffe Female giraffes, Giraffa camelopardalis, give birth in one of several specific “calving areas” in their home ranges, returning to these grounds to bear subsequent calves even if the larger home range has drifted geographically. Here, a young giraffe suckles from its mother. Strong and well-developed at birth, calves nonetheless frequently fall to predators in their first year of life. After weaning, females stay within their mothers’ territories, whereas males leave the range in all-male groups. Once a dominance hierarchy has been established among them, they wander alone in their own small ranges in search of females in heat. The sex of a grazing giraffe can be determined at a great distance with considerable accuracy. Almost invariably, males feed with their necks and often their tongues completely outstretched to reach the foliage of very tall trees. In contrast, females bend their heads over the tops of smaller trees.Encarta EncyclopediaOxford Scientific Films

Endangered Siberian Tiger The Siberian tiger has existed alongside hunter-gatherer communities for centuries. It has now been hunted to near-extinction in many Asian countries, where its body parts are sold for medicinal purposes and for cooking. Microsoft® Encarta® Encyclopedia. © 1993-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Endangered Siberian Tiger The Siberian tiger has existed alongside hunter-gatherer communities for centuries. It has now been hunted to near-extinction in many Asian countries, where its body parts are sold for medicinal purposes and for cooking. Microsoft® Encarta® Encyclopedia. © 1993-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Tibetan Yak The Tibetan yak, Bos grunniens, is most closely related to the African buffalo, the American bison, and the European bison. The yak, found only in several isolated localities high on the Tibetan plateau at altitudes of 4,000 to 6,000 m (13,000 to 19,600 ft), is considered an endangered species. Tibetan Yak The Tibetan yak, Bos grunniens, is most closely related to the African buffalo, the American bison, and the European bison. The yak, found only in several isolated localities high on the Tibetan plateau at altitudes of 4,000 to 6,000 m (13,000 to 19,600 ft), is considered an endangered species.

Whale Breaching Whale breaching, breaking the surface of the water, can include leaps and slapping of Whale Breaching Whale breaching, breaking the surface of the water, can include leaps and slapping of the water surface with tail and flippers. It is often referred to as aerial activity

Wapiti The wapiti, Cervus elephas, or American elk, although originally ranging throughout the temperate regions of North America, is now largely restricted to mountainous areas of the United States and Canada. Wapiti herds migrate with the seasons, moving in the spring from lowland areas to mountainous areas where they remain until late autumn, when they again return to lower elevations.. Wapiti The wapiti, Cervus elephas, or American elk, although originally ranging throughout the temperate regions of North America, is now largely restricted to mountainous areas of the United States and Canada. Wapiti herds migrate with the seasons, moving in the spring from lowland areas to mountainous areas where they remain until late autumn, when they again return to lower elevations. During the winter months the coat of the wapiti becomes darker in colour. The gestation period is between 249 and 262 days.

Tibetan Yak The Tibetan yak, Bos grunniens, is most closely related to the African buffalo, the American bison, and the European bison. The yak, found only in several isolated localities high on the Tibetan plateau at altitudes of 4,000 to 6,000 m (13,000 to 19,600 ft), is considered an endangered species.

Barbary Ape The barbary ape, Macaca sylvana, or macaque, native to Morocco and northern Algeria, and introduced into Gibraltar, is found in middle and higher elevation forests, scrublands, and cliff areas. This ape is both terrestrial and arboreal, and grows to a weight of 11 to 15 kg (23 to 33 lb). Barbary Ape The barbary ape, Macaca sylvana, or macaque, native to Morocco and northern Algeria, and introduced into Gibraltar, is found in middle and higher elevation forests, scrublands, and cliff areas. This ape is both terrestrial and arboreal, and grows to a weight of 11 to 15 kg (23 to 33 lb).

Mountain Zebra The mountain zebra is found in two mountainous areas of southwestern Africa where there is abundant vegetation. All other zebra species are found in more arid parts of Africa where vegetation is sparser. The black-and-white striped pattern of the zebra provides disruptive coloration (coloration that breaks up the body outline), making it difficult for a predator to single out an individual zebra while it is running with other animals in the herd. Mountain Zebra The mountain zebra is found in two mountainous areas of southwestern Africa where