Living Treasures Animals

Check out our animal list below!

African Crested Porcupine

Hystix cristata

This rodent uses its quills as a defense mechanism; they will run backwards into their assailant and use their quills, which are most concentrated in the rear, to run off the potential danger.

American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

They move quickly through water, using their powerful tail to propel themselves, but are slow-moving on land.

Bar-Headed Goose

Anser indicus

They are the highest flying goose in the world, reaching elevations of more than 23,000 ft. They have been seen flying over Mount Everest.

Black Swan

Cygnus atratus

Black Swans have a wingspan up to six feet!

Burmese Python

Python bivittatus

They are good swimmers and can stay under water for up to 30 min.

Chilean Flamingo

Phoenicopterus chilensis

They stand out from other species of Flamingos with their grey legs and pink ankles. That's right, what you may think is a knee, is actually an ankle.

Common Marmoset

Callithrix jacchus

The father and siblings are very involved with caring for the newborns.

Dromedary Camel

Camelus dromedarius

They are capable of going two weeks without water and can drink up to 30 gallons in just 10 minutes.

Eruasian Eagle Owl

Bubo bubo

They are the largest species of owl in the world. They are an apex predator and have no predators above them.

Golden Pheasant

Chrysolophus pictus

Although they can fly, they are quite clumsy in flight and are more comfortable on the ground, preferring to run.

Honey Badger (Ratel)

Mellivora capensis

Holds record in the Guinness Book of World Records for being "the most fearless animal in the world". Their thick skin can withstand bee stings and porcupine quills and they are even resistant to cobra venom.

Lovebird

Agapornis

Lovebirds are social and affectionate. Their name stems from the parrot's strong monogamous pair bonding and the long periods in which the paired birds spend sitting together.

Scarlet Macaw

Ara macao

They are known for having the longest tailfeathers in the Macaw family.

Muscovy Duck

Cairina moschata

They are tropical birds that adapt well to colder climates. The red knobs on their faces are called carnucles.

Nigerian Dwarf Goat

Capra hircus

They were originally bred for show and as a companion animal but are now bred for dairy use also.

Indian Peafowl

Pavo cristatus

Males are called "Peacocks" and females are called "peahens". The males raise their feathers in a fan and will quiver them in a display during courtship .

Pygmy Hippopotamus

Choeropsis liberiensis

They are very reclusive, spending most of the day hidden in rivers and resting in the same spot for several days before moving on.

Alligator Snapping Turtle

Macrochelys temminckii

Part of the Camelidae family (which includes camels and llamas), these woolly mammals are a social species who are never seen with less than 3 members to a herd.

Asian Small-Clawed Otter

Aonyx cinerea

Each individual Otter has its own unique scent like Human fingerprints, the scent allows otters to recognize each other.

Barnacle Goose

Branta Leucopsis

They are part of the "Branta" family. "Branta" is Latin for "Burnt Goose" referring to geese with mostly black plumage.

Blue Crowned Pigeon

Goura cristata

They exhibit a large variety of vocalizations including a rumbling call and a loud "boom".

Common Call Duck

Anas platyrhyncos

Originally known as "coy" ducks, they were often used as decoys, as their loud calls can be heard over long distances and they attract other ducks into the area.

Clouded Leopard

Neofelis nebulosa

They are not able to roar like a big cat or meow like a small cat. They growl, hiss and chuff.

Conure

Enicognathus

They are a small to medium sized parrot. Their calls are very loud and can be carried over many miles.

Egyptian Fruit Bat

Rousettus aegyptiacus

They can have a wing span of up to 2 feet with an average body length of just 6 inches.

Fallow Deer

Dama dama

Fallow Deer come in a variety of colors from near white to tan and dark brown. The can have a solid coat or have spots. Their color and pattern stay with them throughout their lifetime.

Guanaco

Lama guanicoe

While other Camlids like Alpaca and Llama come in a variety of colors and patterns, the Guanaco only comes in light to dark brown, a light underbelly and a grey face.

Jacob Sheep

Ovis aries

Ancient breed from the Middle East. They were imported to North America in the early 1900's and very little has changed with the breed since.

Blue and Gold Macaw

Ara ararauna

They are known for being the most talkative of the Macaw family.

Magpie Goose

Anseranas semipalmata

Unlike most ducks and geese with fully webbed feet, the Magpie Geese have only partially webbed feet.

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

They are monogamous and strongly territorial. The male swan is a cob, the female is a pen and the baby is a cygnet.

Parakeet

Melopsittacus undulatus

The part above their beak is called the cere, pronounced "seer". It is blue on males and brown, tan or pink on females.

Pony

Equus caballus

There are more than 200 breeds on ponies. The Shetland Pony is the most well known.

Redhead Duck

Aythya americana

They are specially adapted for diving and foraging underwater. The webbing on their feet is larger than dabbling ducks and their bills are broader.

Alpaca

Vicugna pacos

Part of the Camelidae family (which includes camels and llamas), these woolly mammals are a social species who are never seen with less than 3 members to a herd.

Ball Python

Python regius

These snakes derive their name from their defensive act of rolling into a ball when threatened. Originally called the Royal Python, they were also historically worn as jewelry by Royalty back in the day.

Bennet's Wallaby

Macropus rufogriseus

Females of this species can be referred to as either does or flyers while the males are called bucks or boomers.

Brazilian Tapir

Tapirus terrestris

Even though they look like pigs with trunks, they are actually related to horses and rhinoceroses.

Capybura

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

They are semi-aquatic. Well adapted for land or water, they have webbed toes and fast drying fur, but can also run up to 22 miles per hour.

Cockatiel

Nymphicus hollandicus

They are very social birds. The males have great vocal abilities while the females are fairly quiet.

Dingo

Canis lupus dingo

Although they max out at around 60 pounds, they are the largest carnivore in Australia.

Emu

Dromaius novaehollandiae

Emu are the second largest bird in the world.

Flemish Rex Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

They are one of the largest breeds of rabbit. They are docile and tolerant of being handled.

Gyr Cattle

Bos primigenius indicus

They are considered the most gentle of the Zebu breeds. They are resistant to heat and disease

Laughing Kookaburra

Dacelo novaeguineae

They are the largest member of the kingfisher family. Known for their laughter-like call.

Military Macaw

Ara militaris

They live in large flocks and are very noisy, often heard long before they are seen.

Reeve's Muntjac Deer

Muntiacus reevesi

They are known as "the barking deer". They are one of the most audible members of the deer family.

Nicobar Pigeon

Caloenas nicobarica

They are able to drink by placing their bill in water and drinking. They do not need to tip their heads back to swallow like other birds.

Peacock Pheasant

Polyplectron bicalcaratum

The "eye spots" on their feathers look like eyes and are used to scare away predators.

Prairie Dog

Cynomys

Their burrows have separate rooms for eating, sleeping, nursing and even using the bathroom.

Red Kangaroo

Macropus rufus

They are the largest of the Kangaroo Species. They get most of their hydration from vegetation and can go without water for long periods of time.