16 of the Best Animals in The World

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By JeraldDossantos

Nature has created the most incredible things, including animals. Each animal is unique and uniquely suited to adapt to their environment. All animals are good and wonderful in their own ways, but we will be listing the most beloved or best for humans.

1.Dog

Dogs are the most useful and adorable animals in the world. They are intelligent, loving, and beautiful. Dogs have a sense for time and it has been shown that they can tell the difference between five minutes and an hour. With over 75.8million dogs in America, the United States has the largest dog population. Saluki, the oldest known dog breed in the world, is found in ancient Egyptian tombs that date back to 2100 B.C. Labradors are the most loved breed of all dogs in America.

2.Cat

Felidae’s only domesticated species, cats, are domestic pets. It could be related to a feral, farm or house cat. Humans value all domestic animals, as well as their ability to hunt rodents. It is well-known for its flexible body, quick reflexes and sharp teeth. The claws can also retract to kill small preys. The cat communicates using a variety of voices, including purring, trilling and hissing, growling, hissing and hissing. Sometimes it also uses its body language. It was domesticated in the Near East in 7500 BC. There are many kinds of cats in the world

3.Wolf

Wolf are the largest canine (dog) member and most commonly seen in Canada, Alaska and Russia. There are two species of Wolf, the grey wolf and the red wolf. There are 38 subspecies of grey wolf, while red wolf is known for its smaller size. They are the most dangerous predators in the wild and have no natural enemies. Although they have excellent eyesight, it is difficult for them to distinguish colors. The wolf can sense smell 100 times better that humans, and it can locate animals up to 1.6 miles away. The average life expectancy of a wolf is 13 years wild, and 13 years in captivity. Gray Wolf is one species of tundra animal listed in the wildlife.

4.Dolphin

Dolphins are a widely-recognized aquatic marine mammal that is found in large numbers in oceans around the globe. However, they are rarely seen in freshwater in Asia or South America. The dolphin can reach up to 4-30 feet in height and can weigh between 90 and 11 tons. The orca is the largest and Maui is the smallest of the dolphins. All dolphins are carnivores. The smaller ones love fish and squids while the larger ones, like the orca, eat seals, sea-lions and other types of dolphins. Dolphins live an average of 17 years in the wild, but some can live up to 50 years. It is also one of the most peaceful animals on the planet.

5.Tiger

The world’s largest cat, the tigers, can adapt to different climates in Asia and Russia. There are 5 species of tigers known at the moment. Nearly all of these tigers are endangered due to poaching or loss of habitat. The Siberian Tiger is the largest cat species of all the species. This species is well-known for its unique patterns. It has more than 100 stripes, which are used primarily for identification. The tiger used to mark its territory using a mixture of urine and liquid from a gland. This was done by another tiger who knew that the territory had been occupied. Tigers live an average of 10-15 years in the wild, and 20 to 20 in captivity.

6.Penguin

Penguins are a popular flightless bird and have flippers rather than regular wings. There are currently less than 20 species of penguins known. All of them live in the Southern Hemisphere. They can be found in Antarctica as well as South America, South Africa and New Zealand. Orcas, seals sharks, snakes, and many other species are their natural predators. Penguins love fish, shrimps, krill and squids. However, the average lifespan of Penguins is between 15 and 20 years. It all depends on which species they are.

7.Lion

The lion is also considered one of the most beautiful and largest animals on the planet. They can be found in Africa’s southern and eastern regions. They are often seen in “pride” groups, which consist of one to two males and many females. There are also larger prides that can have around 40 members. Sometimes lions act as scavengers, and attack and steal prey from hyenas. Carnassials are larger teeth that lions have and they work as a pair of scissors when shopping for meat. While lions can live for up to 15 years in nature, they can be kept in captivity for 25-30 years. There are currently 8 species of lions in the wild.

8.Horse

Horses are large and can be domesticated in Central Asia around 5.000 years ago. There are currently 300 breeds of horses known. There are approximately 60 million horses worldwide. They are used mainly as work animals to pull heavy loads, transport heavy loads, and compete in racing events. It can grow to 56-72 inches tall and weigh between 840-2200 pounds. The average lifespan of species is 25. Appaloosa-Spotted horse is one animal with spots in wildlife.

9.Fox

Foxes are considered to be the closest relative of dogs, wolves, and jackals. All three species are members of the canine family. There are currently 39 species of foxes known. 12 species of true foxes can be found on every continent. They can run up to 30 miles an hour, and their body shape helps them a lot. Grey foxes, a species of dog that can climb trees, is the only member of the family. Coyotes, mountain lions, wolves and bears are the natural predators for foxes. The average life expectancy of a fox is 3 years in wild, and 10 years when kept in captivity. The Arctic Fox is one of the most color-changing animals in the world.

10.Elephant

The largest mammal, elephants, is found in the world. They are also considered the best animal due to their unique natural characteristics. The three most endangered species of elephants are Indian, Savannah, and Forest elephants. All of these elephants are threatened by increased hunting and habitat loss. They only sleep for 2 to 3 hours a day and eat mainly plants. The mirror will allow elephants to see themselves clearly. In captivity, species can live up to 80 years and live for 60-70 years.

11.Monkey

The haplorhine monkeys are paraphyletic groups that have species with tails. There are approximately 260 living species. There are two types of monkeys. One is the one that lives in the Amazon rainforest, central and South American tropical tropics and the other is the Old World monkey, which lives in Africa and Asia. Old monkeys don’t have aprehensile tail, but new monkeys do. Because of its ecological contributions, it is one of the most important animals in the world. The pygmy marmoset, which stands just five inches tall and weighs in at four ounces, is the smallest monkey known. The mandrill, which is approximately seventy-seven lbs and stands three feet tall, is the largest known monkey.

12.Panda

The panda bear, also called panda bear, or simply known as panda, is a close species that lives in central China’s mountain ranges. It loves old-growth conifer forests and has easy access to water. The law protects this national treasure. They live alone and avoid direct contact with other members of their species. Black and white are a rare and shy species.

13.Brown Bears

Brown Bears are most commonly found in the mountains of North America, Europe, Asia. There are 16 species of brown bears known, including grizzly bears as well as Kodiak bears. Although the average lifespan of the species is 25 years, the oldest recorded one is almost 37 years old in wild and 47 years in captivity. The brown bear is one of two largest terrestrial carnivorans. Its size is also the largest of all modern bears. It can reach a length of up to 1.4 to 2.28 m and a height of 70-153 cm at the shoulder.

14.Eagle

The large birds of prey, the Eagle, are members of the Accipitridae family. They are also part of multiple genera. This bird species is known as the “king” of birds, known for its strength, speed and natural ferocity. There are 60 species of eagles known at the moment, most of which are African and Eurasia. The average avarage life span of species depends on their species. The South Nicobar serpent-eagle, which weighs approximately 450g and measures 40cm in length, is the smallest species. In terms of their length and wing surface, the Philippine eagles are the largest species.

15.Cheetah

The family Felidae includes the Cheetah, which is one of the largest cats in the world. They are closely related to pumas, lynxes, and bobcats. They are known for their speed and have black spots, gold or yellow fur. The tail can reach 65-80 centimetres in length and its head to rump can grow to 1.1 to 1.42 meters. It can travel up to 120km/h, and can accelerate from 0-60 km/h in 3 seconds. To express their mood, Cheetahs use distinct facial expressions.

16.Rabbit

Rabbits are a small mammal belonging to Leporidae. They can be found in many parts around the globe. There are currently 50 species of rabbits with a lifespan between 9 and 12 years. The 18-year-old oldest known rabbit was recorded. It has bushy, long tail and ears. Half of the world’s rabbits are found in North America. They also have a native population on some islands of Japan, southwestern Europe and Sumatra. It thrives in forests, meadows and grasslands as well as deserts and wetlands. It is also one of the most peaceful animals in the world.