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The common pheasant, aka ring-necked pheasant, or blue-headed pheasant, is native to Asia. However, they have been introduced to Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand as game birds. The primary threat these birds face is that of hunting. But these pheasants are quite abundant with a […]

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Considered the 4th largest eagle in the world, the white-tailed eagle, aka white-tailed sea eagle, is found across northern Europe and northern Asia. The coastal populations prefer estuaries and coastal marshes, whereas the inland populations like secluded woods and forested areas with tall mature trees. One thing is common though, […]

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Often called the desert lynx, the caracal is not actually related to that species of big cat. Their name actually comes from the Turkish word “karakulak” meaning “black ear.” Back in the day, these cats were trained to hunt birds. The very phrase, “To put a cat amongst the pigeons” […]

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A subspecies of the grey wolf, the Indian wolf can be found in Southwest Asia to the Indian Subcontinent. Their habitats of choice are scrublands, grasslands, and thorn forests. They lack the thick fur coat of the grey wolf, as they live in warmer climates and don’t have the need […]

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Even though they originally hail from Southeast Asia, and can still be found there, the dingo is considered Australia’s wild dog. They inhabit woodlands, grasslands, and the edges of forests. Due to humans encroaching on and reducing their territories, the dingo has also started interbreeding with domestic dogs and has, […]

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Colorful, quick, nomadic, skillful hunters, and loyal to their pack we have the African wild dog. These dogs used to have a much wider range, but their territory is steadily shrinking due to things like human encroachment via agriculture and mining. These beautiful critters are listed as Endangered by the […]

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The wolf is the largest member of the canine family. The Grey Wolves are commonly known as Timber Wolves in North America and the White Wolf in the Arctic; or more generally as the Common Wolf. Wolves are legendary because of their spine-tingling howl, which they use to communicate. They […]

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