Fact 1
Most owls are nocturnal though a few such as the pygmy owls are active in the early morning or dusk.
Fact 2
They swallow small prey or tear larger prey into small pieces before swallowing as they do not have teeth.
Fact 3
These birds have an unusual placement of the toes. Two of their toes face forward and two backwards. This is referred to as zygodactyl. This enables them to capture and grasp prey with ease. The third toe can rotate forward to enable them to perch.
Are medium sized marsupials and belong to the genus Dasyurus, which means “hairy tail”.
Are small wild canine animals that have a bushy tail and red, brown or grayish colored fur.
Are large and powerful birds of prey that have been considered a symbol of power and freedom in many cultures since ancient times.
Are the smallest group of flightless birds belonging to the genus Apteryx.
Are the second largest birds in the world after ostriches and belong to a family of flightless birds called ‘Ratites’.
Are large aquatic reptiles commonly referred as the Spectacled Caiman as the ridges above their eyes appear as if they wear sunglasses.
Are large highly-specialized rodents and amphibious mammals endemic to Australia and New Guinea.
Are small domesticated or wild swimming birds that are broad-billed and web-footed belonging to the Anatidae family of birds.
Are the third largest feline species of cats and are normally orange colored with black spots called ‘rosettes’.