Most Invasive The Australian Dingo is an apex predator that is known to be brought to Australian out back from the south east part of asia, mostly Thailand. the Dingo since separated from humans and other species of dogs has grown traits that unite them. The Australian Dingo plays an important role in the Australian ecosystem as the apex predator role. The Australian Dingo is nocturnal hurter in warmer regions and active during the day in cooler regions. The Australian Dingo can grow up to be 2 feet tall and 5 feet in length. The average weight is 60 pounds. The Dingo has a sandy brown fur cooler like the environment they are in. (2) The Australian Dingo is has a large controversial following. Many think its a pest are are hunted for being one. Others find them useful and even keep them as pets. People don't even think they should be pets because they are getting rid of the pure breed of Dingos. Common Name: Australian Dingo Scientific Name: Canis Lupus Dingo (2) Where on Earth is it a problem: The Dingo is located in the Australian out back and are known to the people as pests. Since the arrival of the dingo it is suspected that they has caused the extinction of thylacine, tasmanian devil and the tasmanian native hen. The Dingo is known the scavenge and attack farmers live stock making them a pest.(1) Where did it come from?: The Dingo was brought to Australia from the mainland of thailand.
Most Endangered The Cheetah is the fastest land speed animal on the planet, reaching speeds of 70-75 miles per hour. The cheetah runs in sprints and can cover 500 meters in one sprint. It can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 3 seconds. The Cheetah comes from the family Acinonyx family which means it doesn't have retractable claws.(3) The Cheetah in around 37 inches tall and 66 inches long. The Cheetah has an average weight of 160 pounds. The cheetah has black spots on tan skin for camouflage, and black tear drop fur around its eyes to reflect sun from its eyes for hunting purposes.(4) The Cheetah is an endagered species for multiple reasons. Some of it is because of human hunting for the animals coats, but majority of it comes from the Cheetah its self. The Cheetah has low genetic variation and high mortality rate in its cubs. Predation from other carnivores on the young Cheetahs has also effected the animal. (5) Common Name: Cheetah Scientific Name: Acinonyx jubatus (3) Where does it live?: The cheetah lives in most of Africa and in some parts of the middle east.
Favorite Keystone The hippopotamus is the third largest land animal on Earth, behind the rhino and elephant. The Hippo is a semi-aquatic animal, living in lakes, rivers and mangrove swamps. The Hippo stays in the water during the day and grazes grass during the night. The Hippo is known for it's barrel body shape and large teeth. (7) The Hippo is around 3300 pounds and can reach 9000 pounds. It can reach 15-17 feet long and 5 feet tall. The Hippo is faster than humans, running at 19 miles per hour. The Hippo has one of the strongest jaws on earth with a bite force of 1800 pounds.(6) The hippo is a hugh keystone figure because the Hippo produces food for a number of other species from its feces. The hippo supplies food in almost every big water source. Common Name: Hippopotamus Scientific Name: Hippopotamus amphibius (7) Where does it live?: The Hippopotamus lives in sub-Saharian Africa. These are rivers, man grove swamps and lakes.
http://youtu.be/QsaG8rJGlyQ The Black Mamba is a black mouthed snake that lives in east Africa and in the longest venomous snake in Africa. The Black Mamba is known for being one of the most deadliest snakes/ creatures in the world. The Black Mamba is the fastest snake in the world, 12 mph. But its most known for how aggressive and highly venomous it is, Some call it "Death incarnate".(8) The Black Mamba is around 14 feet in length and weight is 3.5 pounds. The Black Mamba feeds on various rodents and small live stock animals. the Black Mamba doesn't have any natural predators except for humans, birds of prey and mongooses.(9) Because of the myth and stories of the Black Mamba many are attacked on sight by villagers and by hunters. The Black Mamba is extremely hard to kill because of its agility, speed, and ability to strike in any direction on a dime. Its strike distance is 3-4 feet.(10) Common Name: Black Mamba Scientific Name: Dendroaspis polylepis(8) Where does it live?: Lives in east Africa
Coolest Prey Adaptation The Skunk is famously known in the United States for their ability to secerete a foul liquid at attacking enemies that stick to the predator for days to weeks. They are close family members with farrets, but are classified as their own family.(11) The Skunk's defence system is the ability to spray their anal scent glands with accuracy from about 10 feet away. Their smell can ward off bears and many other predators. It can be smelt up to 1 mile away down wind. It is a combination of different chemical made inside the anal gland of the skunk which is described of rotten eggs, burning rubber and garlic.(12) Animals are afraid of the skunk just because they are afaid of being sprayed by their foul chemical defense. The only animal that is a major predator to the skunk is the Great Horned Owl.(13) Common Name: Skunk Scientific Name: mephitis mephitis (11) Where does it live?: Live in North America, South America some in the philippines.