Wild animals

The fauna of the North American continent is highly diverse, featuring a multitude of amazing animals. One of these is the opossum. What makes it unique is that it is the only marsupial in this part of the planet. Its structure is unusual: a special pouch used for carrying its young can be found on its body. It's worth noting that this species hasn't changed a single characteristic over the millennia of its existence. Therefore, it is of particular interest to scientists.

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.

The jaguar is a carnivorous mammal of the feline family, a member of the panthera genus (of which there are four), native to the Americas. In the wild, it is the third-largest animal in size, surpassed only by the tiger and the lion. This cat is the most powerful and largest in the Western Hemisphere.