Mauritania
Saturniidae Moth
Some of the largest moths in the world
Sand Cat
They can survive for weeks without drinking water because the get moisture from their prey.
Brazilian Treehopper
They feed on tree sap!
Lesser Jacana
The lesser jacana is nomadic, often moving in search of temporary wetland habitats.
Short-Eared Owl
The short-eared owl is one of the most widespread owl species in the world, covering five continents.
Egyptian Vulture
They steal large ostrich eggs and use rocks and pebbles to crack the shells.
Osprey
They reuse nesting sites for 70 years!
Wryneck
They feign death by making their bodies limp and closing their eyes.
Redstart
They build their nests off the ground in tree holes, cavities, stone walls, and roofs
Turaco
Their name means “banana-eater,” but they rarely ever eat bananas.
Frog
There are around 7,000 different species!
Goat
Most closely related to the Sheep!
Nightingale
The male nightingale has one of the most complex and sophisticated verbal sounds in the entire animal kingdom
Scorpion
There are around 2,000 known species!
Falcon
The falcon is faster than any other animal on earth, both on land and in the air
Monitor Lizard
Some species are thought to carry a weak venom!