Jackal

Jackrabbit
Antelope Jackrabbit
Black-tailed Jackrabbit
White-tailed Jackrabbit

The Jaguar, the only member of the panthera family to be found in the Americas, is by far the biggest cat on that continent. With a lifespan of 12 - 16 years, it grows up to 1,8m in length and weights up to 120kg.

The Jungle Cat is not found in tropical forests as its name suggests, but roams in Egypt, Middle East, and Southern Asia up to western China. It is not a shy creature and is often found close to human habitation, hunting in crop fields and plantations for small rodents. Larger than the African Wildcats, measuring up to 75cm, weighing up to 16 kg in weight.

Found only in Australia, Koalas belong to a class of animals that are among the oldest inhabitants of the planet. They have one of the most specialised diets of any living mammal, feeding exclusively on the leaves of a small number of species of the eucalyptus. Koalas sleep as much as 18 hours a day, with a lifespan of up to 18 years.

Unlike other antelopes, Kobs establish permanent breeding grounds, some of which have been in continuous use for 50 years. Their mating behaviour is also different, in that the male is not rough with the female and does not attempt to force her to stay within his territory - rather he appears to try gently to convince her, making soft noises during courtship play.

Kodkod

Kudu

Lemming
Southern Bog Lemming

The Leopard is found in Africa and Asia. Its powerful limb and neck muscles enable it to carry a fully grown male antelope or even young giraffe, often weighing up to three times its own body weight, high into the tree tops.

The Leopard Cat has one of the widest spread ranges of any Asian wild cat, with result that a large number of subspecies have been recognised. Weighing 3-7kg, their main prey source is small rodents, small birds and mammals, fish, amphibians, insects and reptiles. Their lifespan is 10-15 years.

The Lion stands out from the other big cats not just in its distinctive appearance but also in being the only felid that lives in organised social groups. Adult males weigh up to 225kg and grow up to 3m in body length. Prey consists of medium to large herd animals. Once the prey is taken it is common for the males to eat first even though they take no part in the hunting process. Lions are found only in Africa.

Lizzard
Black-collared Lizard
Eastern Fence Lizard
Island Glass Lizard
Mesquite Lizard
Panamint Alligator Lizard
Slender Glass Lizard
Striped Plateau Lizard
Texas Horned Lizard
Texas Rose-bellied Lizard
Texas Spiny Lizard
Western Fence Lizard
Zebra-tailed Lizard

Llamas are domesticated animals, and members of the Camel family, but differ from camels in that they have 3 stomachs instead of 4. They weigh between 100 and 200kg, with a height at the head of 1,8m. Llamas have a lifespan of 30 to 50 years.

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