View Siberian tiger - Panthera tigris altaica

The Siberian or Amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) is the largest of all the tiger subspecies. It has a reddish-orange coat that fades to white on its face and belly.Siberian tiger ,Panthera tigris altaica,

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View Shoebill - Balaeniceps rex

The shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) is an intriguing looking bird that inhabits central Africa. It is a massive bird, growing to heights of 3-1/2ft to 4-1/2ft tall. The shoebill is also referred to as the whale-headed stork and both of these common names reflect the distinct broad bill this bird possesses.

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View Elasmobranchii -Sharks, Skates, and Rays

Sharks, rays, and skates form a group of boneless fishes called the elasmobranchs (Elasmobranchii). There are about 800 species of elasmobranchs, of which over half (between 450 and 500 species) belong to the Batoidea, a group that includes skates and rays. The rest of the elasmobranch species belong to the Superorder Selachimorpha, the sharks.

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