Russian Red Tree Squirrel

Squirrels are known for their tails wrapping around their back, which is the origin of their shade-tail moniker.

    These squirrels are active during the winter months.

         

By: BluSteel

Info from: Red River Zoo

Red Panda

Red Pandas are not related to raccoons.

They are the only surviving member of their family, the Ailuridae.

Red Pandas are able to grasp bamboo through a genetic modification in their wrist bone, which is called the "Panda's Thumb".

By BluSteel

(info from: Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute )

Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute

Jacob Sheep

Originated in Syria over 3,000 years ago.


They were descendants of an Old World breed of sheep, with an unclear origin.


Jacob sheep are a heritage breed that is making a comeback from the verge of extinction.

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(information from: Red River Zoo)

Sichuan Takin

Sichuan Takin

They are found on mountains at elevations up to 16,000 feet.

Sichuan Takin are herbivores.

They are considered a national treasure in China.

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( info from Red River Zoo)

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog

They are native to grasslands in North 

America.Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs live in
                                                                    colonies that can range from five to more than a thousand.

         

They have a specific style of vocal communication that 

is used to describe different predators.

By: BluSteel

(info from: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia)