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                 Bengal Tiger

Located

Bengal tigers can be found in southeast Asia in parts of India, China, Bangladesh and Indonesia as well as other southeast Asian countries.

Diet

Bengal Tigers' diets consists of antelopes, boars, monkeys, pigs, birds and occasionally elephants.  The stripes of the Bengal Tiger aid it in being able to stalk and get close to prey.  

Habitat

Bengal tigers live in tropical rainforests, forests and mangroves in southern and southeastern Asia.

Size

Bengal Tigers weigh approximately 400 - 600 lbs. and are approximately 5 - 10 ft. in length.*

Reproduction

The female Bengal Tiger's pregnancy period is approximately 3 - 4 months and has a litter of approximately 2 - 4 cubs.

 

 

              Capybara

Located

The Capybara can be found in various regions of South America and in Panama.

Diet

Capybaras eat grasses, fruits and water plants.

Habitat

Capybaras live near lakes, rivers and streams.

Size

Capybaras are approximately 4 ft. long and can weigh up to 100 pounds.

Reproduction

The pregnancy period of the Capybara lasts about 5 months and the litter consists of about 2 - 8 offspring.

Additional Notes

Capybaras have webbed toes which enable it to be a strong swimmer. They can also hide in the water by holding their noses above water and submerging the rest of their bodies below.

 

               Chimpanzee

Located

The common chimpanzee can be found in West and Central Equatorial Africa.  Some of the countries the chimpanzee is located in include Sierra Leone, Angola, Tanzania and Congo.  

Diet

Like humans, the chimpanzee is omnivorous, meaning their diet consists of plants and animals.  Some of the foods a chimpanzee will eat include seeds, fruits, leaves, bark, insects such as termites, and small prey.  Chimpanzees will often use a twig as a tool to help them reach termites or ants in nests and have been seen using sticks to hunt other small mammals.

Habitat

The chimpanzee inhabits tropical rainforest areas, low altitude forests, mountain forests and savanna forests in West and Central Equatorial Africa.  The chimpanzee will spend time both in trees and on the ground, but will usually sleep in a tree where it will build a nest for the night.  

Size

Depending on whether the chimpanzee is in captivity or in the wild, it may weigh anywhere between 90 and 200 pounds.  Males typically weigh more than females.  The height of a chimpanzee will usually be between 2.5 - 3 feet.

Reproduction

Chimpanzees' gestation or pregnancy periods will last between 7.5 - 8 months.  A  chimpanzee will usually give birth to one infant but occasionally will give birth to twins.

Additional Notes

Chimpanzees are intelligent animals and have a complex behavior and communication system.

Ham was a chimpanzee that was the first hominid to be launched into outer space.

Project X is a 1987 science fiction movie about chimpanzees that are tested by the military.

Chimpanzees are endangered due to habitat loss as well as being hunted for meat.

 

 

 

                     Gorilla

Located

Gorillas are found in West Central Africa mostly in Zaire, Rwanda, and along the Congo River.

Diet

Gorillas eat mostly leaves, fruit and bark.

Habitat

Gorillas live in the forests and mountains of Central Africa, sometimes at very high altitudes.

Size

The size of a gorilla is:
Approximately 350 - 400 lbs for males.
Approximately 175 - 200 lbs for females.
Height is from 5.5 ft to 6 ft.*

Reproduction

Gorillas have a pregnancy period of 8 to 9 months and have one offspring (appx 4 lbs)

 

 

             Jaguar

Located

Jaguars are found in Mexico, Central and South America.

Diet

Jaguars will eat a variety of animals including turtles, tapirs and deer.

Habitat

Jaguars can be found in rainforests, deserts and grasslands.

Size

The Jaguar will grow to be approximately 5.5 - 8 ft.*

Reproduction

The female Jaguar will have an approximately 100 day pregnancy period and can give birth to 2, 3 or 4 cubs.

 

 

 

                  Lar gibbon

Located

Gibbons are found in the rainforests of southeastern Asia.   

Diet

The gibbon's favorite food are fruits, but they also eat leaves, tree bark, flowers, and plant shoots.  They also occasionally eat bird eggs and even small birds, insects, tree frogs and other small animals.

Habitat

Gibbons spend almost all of their time in the treetops of the rainforest.  They even sleep there, resting in the forks of branches.  Their long fingers and strong hands allow them to swing through the trees quickly and gracefully.  This behavior is known as brachiating. Because they are not able to swim, different types of gibbons are isolated in different areas by large rivers.  Staying high in the trees protects the gibbon from its few natural predators.  

Description

Gibbons range in color from light sandy blonde to dark brown.  They have thick, fluffy fur and slim bodies that are built for swinging from trees.  Adult gibbons average around 15 pounds.  They have no tail.

Reproduction and Life Span

Gibbons are one of only a few species of primates that mate for life.  The female gestation period lasts about 7 months and she will usually give birth to one offspring at a time.  Twins are rare.  Young gibbons will stay with their parents in a family unit until they are old enough to venture off on their own and start their own family.  Gibbons typically live to between 25 - 40 years of age.  They normally live longer in captivity than in the wild.