Unicorn is the national animal of Scotland. It is a mythical creature just like Chollima. Chollima resembles a horse with wings while the famous unicorn is the horse with a horn on the head. Unicorn is quite popular in kid tales. Unicorn Facts: As per Jewish legend, the unicorn can kill an elephant, a testament […]
The national animal of Brazil is the jaguar. The scientific name for jaguar Panthera onca. The jaguars are the third largest feline cat following tigers and lions. Jaguars are the biggest cat in America. Basic Facts about Jaguars (panthera onca): Male jaguars are marginally bigger than the females. The average adult male jaguar weighs around 80 KG […]
Striped Hyena is the national animal of Lebanon. The scientific name for striped hyena is Hyaena hyaena. Hyenas are well known among the animal kingdom for their extra ordinary scavenging capabilities. Striped Hyena Facts: Male and Female Hyena are pretty much alike. However, males are slightly larger weighing around 30-40 KG, on the other hand, […]
National animal of Canada is beaver. Wait! Canadian Horse too is a national animal of Canada. Well, Canada actually have two national animals i.e. both the beaver and Canadian horse. Why is beaver the national animal of Canada ? Beaver is actually the 2nd largest rodent on the planet with nocturnal and semi-aquatic potential. It […]
The national animal of Ireland is the red deer. The scientific name of red deer is Cervus elaphus. The red deer are vastly found in Europe, Asia and Central Asia. Red Deer Facts: In summer the red deer own a reddish brown coat while towards winter it turns gray. Immature have spots while there is no spot on adults. The […]
National animal of Argentina is the Rufous hornero. The scientific name for Rufous hornero Furnarius rufus. They are also known as red ovenbird and mainly occurs in South America. Basic Facts about Rufous hornero ( Furnarius rufus): The Rufous hornero is a medium sized bird of 18 to 20 cm and weigh of about 31 to 58 grams. Loves to eat insects like, […]
The national animal of Chile is huemul or south Andean deer. The scientific name for huemul is Hippocamelus bisulcus. They are included in endangered species and mainly found in mountains of Argentina and Chile. Basic Facts about huemul or south Andean deer (Hippocamelus bisulcus): Huemul or south Andean deer is a hoofed, grazing mammal. Jacobson’s organ a special […]
The national animal of South Korea is the tiger. The scientific name for the tiger is panthera tigris. The national animal for Malaysia, Bangladesh and India etc is also the biggest cat in cat family i.e. tiger. Tiger Facts: Tiger Appearance: The physical appearance of the tiger completely satisfies for the camouflage. This huge cat features […]
The national animal of North Korea is Chollima. Chollima yes! never heard of that animal? Well, Chollima in real does not exist. It is a mythical creature. A mythical winged horse that originates from Chinese classics. The word “Chollima” is actually derived from the Chinese word Qianlima which means talent and ability. Why is Chollima […]
The national animal of Malaysia is the Malayan tiger. The scientific name of the Malayan tiger is Panthera tigris jacksoni. Malayan tiger is a tiger subspecies mainly inhabitants of the region of central and southern parts of Malay Peninsula. In the Malay language, they call tiger as harimau or rimau. The Malayan tigers are quite near to […]