DODO: THE FLIGHTLESS PIGEON

The dodo was an ancestor of today’s pigeons that lived on the island of Mauritius. It became extinct just 200 years after its discovery due to travelers who invaded the island.

KENTROSAURUS: THE LITTLE AFRICAN STEGOSAURUS

The kentrosaurus was a relative of the stegosaurus whose fossils have been found in Tanzania in Africa. The back and tail were covered with thorns in order to defend themselves from predators.

KENTROSAURO: IL PICCOLO STEGOSAURO AFRICANO

Il kentrosauro era un cugino dello stegosauro i cui fossili sono stati trovati in Tanzania in Africa. Il dorso e la coda erano coperti da spine per potersi difendere dai predatori.

WALRUS: THE TUSKED ARTIC TITAN

The walrus is the titan of the pack ice. Instantly recognizable thanks to its fangs and whiskers and is the only pinniped capable of fighting back the polar bear.

BABIRUSA: THE DEER-PIG

The babirusa is the wild suide with the longest tusks. These tusks grow from the upper part of the snout and make it one of the most bizarre animals in Asia.

HORSE BREEDS: APPALOOSA

The Appaloosa is one of the most widespread equine breeds in Europe and North America and is mainly used as a saddle horse.

JAVAN RHINOCEROS: THE WORLD’S RAREST GIANT

The Javan rhino is the most endangered of both rhinos and all giants of the animal kingdom. The cause is always the same: poaching

EMU: THE AUSTRALIAN OSTRICH

The emu is the largest bird on the Australian continent and is second only to the ostrich as the largest bird in the world. Along with the red kangaroo, it is an animal that symbolizes Australia.

RED KANGAROO: THE AUSTRALIA’S SYMBOL

The red kangaroo is the largest marsupial of today and is also the symbolic animal of Australia.

ASIAN TAPIR: THE MALAYAN BIG NOSE

The asian tapir is the only tapir species found in Asia. Famous for its black and white coloring, it is a nocturnal, shy and peaceful animal.