| 1. kangaroo |
a land mammal known for its long tail, strong legs, and jumping ability |
| 2. lemur |
a small endangered primate with elongated fingers, known for its ability to travel in the trees aided by its long, strong, prehensile tail |
| 3. cheetah |
a member of the cat family characterized by tan fur with dark spots, tremendous speed, and un-retractable claws |
| 4. tapir |
a herbivorous mammal that resembles a pig, characterized by a short prehensile snout |
| 5. elephant |
the largest land animal alive today characterized by large ears and a long prehensile trunk |
| 6. baboon |
a species of monkey characterized by an elongated muzzle and protruding, often pink buttocks |
| 7. manatee |
an endangered aquatic mammal with a large, rounded body, small head, single rear paddle-like flipper, and two smaller flippers on its side |
| 8. chimpanzee |
a species of ape characterized by long, powerful arms, the ability to walk upright, and use tools |
| 9. zebra |
a horse-like mammal characterized by its white and black stripes |
| 10. orangutan |
an endangered species of ape characterized by its reddish-brown fur, arms that are twice as long as its legs, and its ability to stand upright |
| 11. hippopotamus |
a large herbivorous, semi-aquatic mammal that spends the majority of its time in the water usually only coming on land to graze; characterized by an obese body, short legs, and huge mouth |
| 12. panda |
an endangered species of bear, most recognized by its black and white coloration |
| 13. giraffee |
a large herbivorous mammal with long legs and neck reaching heights of almost 20 feet |
| 14. gibbon |
a species of ape known for its ability to rapidly move through trees by swinging on branches, its ability to walk on two legs, and the white area of fur around its face |
| 15. yak |
a mammal very similar in appearance and characteristics to domesticated cattle, but have long hair to protect them from the cold weather of their native environment |
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