Animals

Hyenas, although dog-like in appearance, are more closely related to cats.

Their genus name–Cryptoprocta–derives from ancient Greek and means hidden anus (crypto-hidden, procta-anus). The latter part, ferox, means fierce or wild.

They are native to the Americas, from Rio Grande Valley in southern Texas through Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Amazonia up to southern parts of Peru.

During the breeding season, which takes place in late spring, the female lays between 100 and 350 eggs.

Asian elephants are sacred animals to Hindus.

Their average lifespan is 7 to 10 years in the wild and up to 16 years in captivity.

It is native to the east coast of Australia, with a significant occurrence in Tasmania.

They live in dense forests where they occupy hollows, burrows and clefts.

There are round suction cups on the inner surfaces of octopus arms.

A distinctive feature of this species is its huge head, which can be up to a third of the total length of a sperm whale.