Mammals
Warm-blooded animals with fur or hair that feed milk to their babies, including humans, dogs, whales, and elephants.
Tiger
Tiger
Scientific Name
Panthera tigris
Weight LB
220–660 lb (Varies by subspecies)
Average Life Span
10–15 years (Wild); up to 20+ years (Captivity)
Fact
Tigers are exceptional swimmers and actually love the water, unlike most other cats. They are frequently observed bathing in ponds and rivers to keep cool, and they are capable of swimming across rivers up to 4 miles (7 kilometers) wide. They have even been known to hunt while in the water!
Weight KG
100–300 kg (Varies by subspecies)
Country
China
Continent
Asia
Region
Asia
Walrus
Walrus
Scientific Name
Odobenus rosmarus
Weight LB
1,800–3,700 lb
Average Life Span
30–40 years
Fact
A walrus's tusks are actually elongated canine teeth that never stop growing throughout their lives, reaching lengths of up to 3 feet (1 meter).
Weight KG
800–1,700 kg
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Habitat
Arctic seas, Coastal waters, Ice floes
Diet
Carnivore
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Region
North America
White Rhinoceros
White Rhinoceros
Scientific Name
Ceratotherium simum
Weight LB
3,700–5,000 lb (Can reach up to 7,900 lb)
Average Life Span
40–50 years
Fact
White Rhinos are the most social of all rhino species. Unlike the solitary Black Rhino, White Rhinos often live in groups called "crashes."
Weight KG
1,700–2,300 kg (Can reach up to 3,600 kg)
Continent
Africa
Zebra
Zebra
Scientific Name
Equus quagga
Weight LB
385–850 lb
Average Life Span
20–30 years
Fact
For a long time, people wondered if zebras were white with black stripes or black with white stripes. We now know that zebras are black with white stripes. Their skin is entirely black, and the white stripes are simply areas where the hair lacks pigmentation.
Weight KG
175–385 kg
Continent
Africa