Muscovy Duck | Cairina moschata

The Muscovy duck, also known as the Musk duck, is a domesticated form of the wild Muscovy duck. They are native to Mexico, Central and South America and were previously bred by the indigenous peoples. At the beginning of the 16th century, they were established in Europe. The male (drake) has a low breathy call, while the females (hens) have a quiet trilling coo.

The wild form had a dark plumage and the bred Muscovy duck comes in many colors. They show a pronounced sexual dimorphism in terms of height and weight. For example, adult females weigh up to five kilograms and drakes can weigh up to seven kilograms. Also, the eponymous wart-like humps on the beak root are more pronounced.

Tapir

Lowland tapirs are light brown to blackish brown. They only have a very thin stubby coat, which is why they can easily get sunburned. If…

Lion-tailed Macaque

Lion-tailed macaques, also known as Bearded monkeys, live in the rainforests of southwestern India and in groups of 10 to 20 animals in which a…

Lion

Lions are the second largest cats in the world, next to tigers. Unlike other cats, they are very social animals and live in groups called…