Wild animals

Experienced hunters have likely encountered a wild boar in the forest, hunting it. They are found not only in forests but also in desert areas. What is this animal, where does it live, and what does it look like? We'll discuss this in this article and learn many interesting facts about the life of this wild animal.

One of the tallest land mammals is the giraffe. Close relatives of giraffes include the okapi, and distant relatives include deer. Its undeniable distinction from other animals is its extremely long neck, which accounts for almost half of its total height. Only elephants, hippos, and rhinoceroses are larger.

The discovery of the okapi in the 20th century caused a sensation. These animals were first reported by explorer Stanley G. In 1890, he published a report on the animals living in the forests of the Congo. This information was confirmed nine years later, when Johnston found confirmation of it. Then, in 1900, zoologists published a description of the new species, which was initially called "Johnson's horse."

Koalas are very ancient animals. They reached their diversification approximately 34-24 million years ago. According to archaeological data, up to 18 species were known at that time. The modern species most likely emerged 15 million years ago. There is a theory that tree kangaroos and koalas evolved from a common ancestor.

The first mention of this bear-like animal appeared at the end of the 18th century in Price J.'s report on his journey to the Blue Mountains.

The elephant is one of the largest mammals on the planet. An adult elephant can reach a length of 7.5 meters and a height of almost 4 meters. Females weigh an average of 5 tons, while larger males average 7 tons. Elephants are predominantly dark gray in color. Young elephants are covered in fur, which wears off as the animal matures. The only remaining fur on an adult elephant is a tuft on the tail.