"females appear to spend longer time in feeding. The gerenuk may expose itself to rain, probably to cool its body. The social structure consists of small herds of two to six members. Herds typically comprise members of a single sex, though female herds additionally have juveniles. Some males lead a solitary life. Fighting and travel are uncommon, possibly as a strategy to save energy for foraging. Both sexes maintain home ranges large, and might overlap. Those of males are scent-marked with preorbital gland secretions and guarded - hence these may be termed territories. The sedentary tendency of the antelope appears"
"independent species: The gerenuk is a notably tall, slender antelope that resembles gazelles. It is characterised by its long, slender neck and limbs, the flat, wedge-like head and the large, round eyes. Males are nearly tall, and the shorter females ; the head-and-body length is typically between . Males weigh between ; females are lighter, weighing . The species is sexually dimorphic. The tail, that ends in a black tuft, measures . Two types of colouration are clearly visible on the smooth coat: the reddish brown dorsal parts (the back or the ""saddle""), and the lighter flanks, fawn to buff."
"released, the female became pregnant and, a couple months later, gave birth to a single kitten. She was only 21 months old, a young age for a Florida panther to become a mother. The gerenuk is classified as near threatened, and in its homeland of eastern Africa, there is an estimated wild population of 24,000, though this number may be underestimated. Captive management has presented challenges because of their shy nature and unique diet. Through two decades of studying their habits, diet and biology, White Oak has learned how to manage the species. Together with partner SEZARC (South-East Zoo Alliance"
"features distinguishing it from the gerenuk, including major morphological differences in horns, horn cores, tail, postorbital area and basioccipital processes. The gerenuk has a longer, heavier neck and a shorter tail. A finer point of difference is the absence of an inward-curving lobe in the lower edge of the ear (near its tip) in the gerenuk. Dibatag are diurnal animals (they are active in the daytime). They navigate either in solitude or in very small herds, resembling the social behaviour of the gerenuk. Singles and pairs are most common, though groups of up to six individuals have been reported. Generally"
"including major morphological differences in horns, horn cores, tail, postorbital area and basioccipital processes. The gerenuk has a longer, heavier neck and a shorter tail. A finer point of difference is the absence of an inward-curving lobe in the lower edge of the ear (near its tip) in the gerenuk. The subspecies of the gerenuk are similar in colouration; the southern gerenuk is the smaller of the two. The gerenuk is a diurnal animal (active mainly during the day), though it typically stands or rests in shade during the noon. Foraging and feeding is the major activity throughout the day;"
"Curving backward then slightly forward, these measure . The scientific name of the gerenuk is ""Litocranius walleri"". The gerenuk is the sole member of the genus ""Litocranius"", and is placed in the family Bovidae. The species was first described by Anglo-Irish naturalist Victor Brooke in 1878. In 1997, Colin Groves proposed that ""Litocranius"" is a sister taxon of ""Ammodorcas"", the similarly long-necked Clarke's gazelle, but withdrew from this in 2000. The vernacular name ""gerenuk"" comes from the Somali word ""gáránúug"" , meaning ""giraffe-necked"". It is also known as the ""giraffe gazelle"" due to its resemblance to the giraffe. In 1999,"
"The underbelly and insides of the legs are cream in colour. The eyes and the mouth are surrounded by white fur. Females have a dark patch on the crown. The horns, present only on males, are lyre-like (""S""-shaped). Curving backward then slightly forward, these measure . The gerenuk resembles the dibatag, with which it is sympatric in eastern and central Somalia and southeastern Ethiopia. Both are brachyodonts and share several facial and cranial features, along with a two-tone colouration of the coat and strong thick horns (only in males). However, there are also some features distinguishing it from the gerenuk,"
"Torngarsuk In Inuit mythology, Torngarsuk (or Torngasak) is a very powerful sky god, one of the more important deities in the Inuit pantheon. Torngarsuk is listed as a demon or spirit in the ""Dictionnaire Infernal"" - a.k.a. Tornatik, Torngarsoak, Torngasoak, Tungrangayak,Tornasuk etc. is a mischievous demon/spirit worshiped by offering in Greenland and the northeastern regions of Canada. Torngarsuk is the master of whales and seals and most powerful supernatural being in Greenland. He appears in the form of a bear, or a one-armed man, or as a grand human creature like one of the fingers of a hand. He is"
"groups of over four individuals are rarely observed. The reaction of dibatag towards gerenuk is obscure, with there being reports of their loose associations as well as avoidance of each other. These territorial animals may maintain temporary territories demarcated by preorbital gland secretions, urine or faeces. They defecate at fixed points and form dung piles. Males fight one another to defend their territory. Sparring is a notable part of fighting behaviour: one male pushes and shoves against the neck and horns of the opponent, trying to throw him off balance. The stance is head down with the nose tucked between"
"Phelsuma pronki Phelsuma pronki is a critically endangered diurnal species of gecko. It is endemic to central Madagascar, and threatened by severe habitat loss and collection for the international pet trade. It typically inhabits rainforests, dwells on trees, and feeds on insects and nectar. The specific name, ""pronki"", is in honor of Dutch naturalist Olaf Pronk. ""P. pronki"" belongs to the smallest day geckos. It can reach a total length (including tail) of about . The body colour is greyish, and the head is yellow. Four serrated black stripes extend from the snout to the tail. The extremities are blackish"
"Kairuku grebneffi Kairuku grebneffi is an extinct species of giant penguin. It is among the tallest and heaviest penguins attested to, weighing 50% more than modern emperor penguins. The species is marked by a slender body and long, slender bill. ""K. grebneffi"" lived in what is now New Zealand during the late Oligocene, going extinct around 25 million years ago. Bones of the species were first discovered in 1977, but it was not classified as a distinct species until 2012. ""Kairuku grebneffi"" were nearly long and stood tall. Adult individuals weighed an estimated , 50% more than modern emperor penguins."
"Konrul In Turkic mythology, Konrul or Kongrul / Konqrul (""Koñrul"", Azerbaijani: ""Qonrul"") is a long-lived bird that is cyclically regenerated or reborn. In Turkish folklore, Konrul refers to a supernatural bird, often glossed as, or identified with, the Greek Phoenix or Persian ""Simurg"" (in Turkish languages Semrük). Konrul is depicted as a winged creature in the shape of a bird, gigantic enough to carry off an elephant. It appears as a peacock with the head of a dog and the claws of a lion; sometimes however also with a human face. It has an enmity towards snakes and its natural"
"Skalugsuak. The Greenland shark plays a role in cosmologies of the Inuit from the Canadian Eastern Arctic and Greenland. Igloolik Inuit believe that the shark lives within the urine pot of Sedna, goddess of the sea, and consequently its flesh has a urine-like smell, and acts as a helping spirit to shamans. Greenland shark The Greenland shark (""Somniosus microcephalus""), also known as the gurry shark, grey shark, or by the Kalaallisut name eqalussuaq, is a large shark of the family Somniosidae (""sleeper sharks""), closely related to the Pacific and southern sleeper sharks. The distribution of this species is mostly restricted"
"meat and 40 wineskin filled with water. When Zumrud puts water on its left wing and meat on its right wing Malik Mammad is able to enter the Light world. Konrul In Turkic mythology, Konrul or Kongrul / Konqrul (""Koñrul"", Azerbaijani: ""Qonrul"") is a long-lived bird that is cyclically regenerated or reborn. In Turkish folklore, Konrul refers to a supernatural bird, often glossed as, or identified with, the Greek Phoenix or Persian ""Simurg"" (in Turkish languages Semrük). Konrul is depicted as a winged creature in the shape of a bird, gigantic enough to carry off an elephant. It appears as"
"Erkenek Erkenek (Erkecel, Erkecey, Ernek, İrkenek, İrkeyel) is a character of Turkish / Turkic folklore. Erkenek is no bigger than a thumb. His adventures mostly include tangling with giants. Erkenek is a traditional folk character. In Azerbaijan folklore besides his name is ""Cırtdan"". In Anatolia also known as Parmak Çocuk (Thumb Child). The tales belongs to the swallow cycle. Erkenek is swallowed by a cow or a giant but he is a mighty, although tiny, warrior and conqueror of giants and robbers. He has adventures that again involve swallowing (by a miller), being imprisoned in a mousetrap and finally dying"
"Erkenek Erkenek (Erkecel, Erkecey, Ernek, İrkenek, İrkeyel) is a character of Turkish / Turkic folklore. Erkenek is no bigger than a thumb. His adventures mostly include tangling with giants. Erkenek is a traditional folk character. In Azerbaijan folklore besides his name is ""Cırtdan"". In Anatolia also known as Parmak Çocuk (Thumb Child). The tales belongs to the swallow cycle. Erkenek is swallowed by a cow or a giant but he is a mighty, although tiny, warrior and conqueror of giants and robbers. He has adventures that again involve swallowing (by a miller), being imprisoned in a mousetrap and finally dying"
"Krsnik (vampire hunter) A Krsnik or Kresnik is a type of vampire hunter, a shaman whose spirit wanders from the body in the form of an animal. The ""krsnik"" turns into an animal at night to fight off the ""kudlak"", his evil vampire antithesis, with the ""krsnik"" appearing as a white animal and the ""kudlak"" as a black one. The ""krsnik"" 's soul leaves the body, either voluntarily or due to a higher power, to fight evil agents and ensure good harvest, health, and happiness. The legend evolved from a pre-Christian myth present in Slovenia and Croatia (mainly Istria and"
"beaver, fish, and the north wind were accompanied with drums and music. Legendary animals, monsters, and half-humans: ""amikuk"" (sea monster said to resemble an octopus); ""amlliq"" (monster fish); ""arularaq"" (monster identified as ""Bigfoot""); ""cirunelvialuk"" (sea creature); ""cissirpak"" (great worm; ingluilnguq creature that is only half a person); ""inglupgayuk"" (being with half a woman's face); ""irci, irciq"" (creature, half animal and half man); ""itqiirpak"" (big hand from the ocean); ""kun'uniq"" (sea creature with human features seen on pack ice); ""meriiq"" (creature that will suck the blood from one's big toe); ""miluquyuli"" (rock-throwing creature); ""muruayuli"" (creature that sinks into the ground as"
"Krasnoludek Krasnoludek (or ""krasnal"") (Russian: Краснолюдки) is a Polish mythological type of gnome or dwarf, common in many Polish and translated folk tales (for example, Brothers Grimm ""Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"" is translated into the Polish language as ""Królewna Śnieżka i siedmiu krasnoludków""). They resemble small humans and wear pointy red hats. Due to the popularization of fantasy literature, they are now differentiated from both gnomes (Polish: ""gnom"") and dwarfs (Polish: ""krasnolud""), both of which are used in fantasy literature context, while the word ""krasnoludek"" still remains mostly the domain of older folk tales. The word ""krasnal ogrodowy"""
"Species in Umbelliferae and Acanthaceae are preferred in Saiwa Swamp National Park (Kenya), and Fabaceae species are preferred in Bangweulu and Busanga (in Kafue National Park). They feed mostly in the wetland fringes. Diet preferences may vary seasonally in swamps where water levels change notably. Like the gerenuk, the sitatunga may stand on its hindlegs to reach higher branches of trees, or even use its horns to pull down the branches. A study recorded forty major species eaten by the animal, the majority of which were herbs. Sweet potato was the most preferred crop. The study predicted an increase in"
"Terinu Terinu is a webcomic and print comic series (in Australia) created by Australian Peta Hewitt. Terinu is a science fiction adventure comic, done in black and white India ink in comic page format. It is the story of the title character, a fifteen-year-old alien boy, the last known member of a genetically engineered slave race, who is a pawn in a brewing galactic war. Many of its themes echo classic Young Adult science fiction novels, though with a somewhat darker edge. Terinu is a Ferin, a race created to serve the Varn Dominion. He was found as a child"
"Greenland shark The Greenland shark (""Somniosus microcephalus""), also known as the gurry shark, grey shark, or by the Kalaallisut name eqalussuaq, is a large shark of the family Somniosidae (""sleeper sharks""), closely related to the Pacific and southern sleeper sharks. The distribution of this species is mostly restricted to the waters of the North Atlantic Ocean and Arctic Ocean. It has the longest known lifespan of all vertebrate species (estimated to be between 300–500 years), and is among the largest extant species of shark. As an adaptation to living at depth, it has a high concentration of trimethylamine N-oxide in"
"Christinus Christinus is a genus of Gekkonidae geckos found in southern regions of Australia. It contains species and subspecies that are regionally termed as marbled geckos. The contrasted patterns of these geckos, marbling, are found in a variety of reddish-brown, grey, silver, white, black and purplish hues. They are frequently found in old knotted trees and sometimes congregate in large numbers in established urban environments. The genus was named for Christine Biggs, a friend of one of the authors. ""Christinus"" was first described by Wells and Wellington in 1984, giving the types species as that published as ""Diplodactylus marmoratus"" Gray"
"Marlborough green gecko The Marlborough green gecko, also known as the manuka gecko,(""Naultinus manukanus"") is a small species of gecko endemic to New Zealand. It grows to a maximum of 70mm, and is green, with some individuals displaying gold markings. The underside of the gecko is a lighter green in females, and silvery in males. The holotype is in the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. In 2012 the Department of Conservation classified the Marlborough gecko as ""At Risk"" under the New Zealand Threat Classification System. It was judged as meeting the criteria for ""At Risk"""
"Gengar Gengar, known in Japan as , is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's ""Pokémon"" franchise. It is a Ghost/Poison type Pokémon. Designed by Game Freak, their name is both the singular and plural name of the species. First appearing in ""Pokémon Red"" and ""Blue"", they later appeared in subsequent sequels, spin-off games, related merchandise, and animated and printed adaptations of the franchise. In animated appearances, Gengar are voiced in Japanese by Kōichi Sakaguchi and in English localizations by Ted Lewis. Gengar has been well received by the media, noted as popular with older male children and praised"
"Kenku Kenku ( are a fictional race of bird-like, humanoid creatures in the ""Dungeons & Dragons"" fantasy roleplaying game. They have appeared in multiple editions in the game's history and became an official playable race in ""Volo's Guide to Monsters"". They are loosely based on tengu, spiritual beings in Japanese mythology, and are most recognizable for their lack of a voice; instead of speaking themselves, they use their gift of mimicry to communicate. Jeremy Crawford, lead rules designer of the ""Dungeons & Dragons"" game, says ""[they] can cleverly piece together voices and sounds they've heard to communicate."" The kenku originally"
"Red-eared guenon The red-eared guenon, red-eared monkey, or russet-eared guenon (""Cercopithecus erythrotis"") is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. It is found in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss, illegal bushmeat hunting and pet trade. The red-eared guenon is a small, colourful monkey with distinctive facial markings which involve blue fur around its eyes, a brick-red nose and ears, and yellow cheeks. The silky fur on the body consists of banded brown and pale hairs with grey limbs and a long, red tail."
"Luwr Luwr (or Luvr; Turkish: ""Lura"", Hungarian: ""Búvár""), is a legendary female animal in Turkic and Nivkh mythologies. It is the creator wildduck. In the Altai creation myth, in the beginning of the Earth emanated from Water. In ancient Turkish beliefs, Tangri (God) Kaira Khan is a pure, white goose that flies constantly over an endless expanse of water (time). But before Ak-Ana appears to urge Kaira Khan to create, he experiences a disturbance of his calm. From the bottom of the Water a ""sacred duck"" Lura lifted up the sand, clay and silt, from which the Earth was created."
"Ekek In Philippine mythology, Ekek (or Ek Ek) are bird-like human creatures. They are winged-humans who search for victims at night. They hunger for flesh and blood. They are usually described as flying creatures that look like the ""Manananggal"", but are unable to divide or split their body in the way that the Manananggal does. The Ekek is also associated with the ""Wak Wak"" because of some similar characteristics. The only difference between a ""Wak Wak"" and ""Ekek"" is that ""Ekek"" has a bird-like bill whereas the ""Wak Wak"" has none. The ""Ekek"" can transform into a huge bird or"
"to the Cairn Hills. Kenku appear in the Forgotten Realms setting as a race of flightless avian humanoids, described as selfish and secretive in nature. They are commonly found in human cities in southern Faerun, working as assassins, thieves, scouts and spies. Kenku were inspired by tengu, a mythological creature from Japanese folklore that takes the form of an avian humanoid. In particular, the symbolic mask of their deity, Quorlinn, was directly inspired by the red, large-nosed masks often worn by tengu in Japanese mythology. Kenku Kenku ( are a fictional race of bird-like, humanoid creatures in the ""Dungeons &"
"the wild in Africa. Guenon The guenons ( or ) are the genus Cercopithecus of Old World monkeys. Not all members of this genus have the word ""guenon"" in their common names; also, because of changes in scientific classification, some monkeys in other genera may have common names that include the word ""guenon"". Nonetheless, the use of the term guenon for monkeys of this genus is widely accepted. All members of the genus are endemic to sub-Saharan Africa, and most are forest monkeys. Many of the species are quite local in their ranges, and some have even more local subspecies."
"Gerrothorax Gerrothorax (""wicker chest"") is an extinct genus of temnospondyl amphibian from the Triassic period of Greenland, Germany, Sweden, and possibly Thailand. It is known from a single species, ""G. pulcherrimus"", although several other species such as ""G. pustuloglomeratus"" have been named in the past. ""Gerrothorax"" was about long, and had a remarkably flattened body. It probably hid under sand or mud on river and lake bottoms, scanning for prey with its large, upward-facing eyes. ""Gerrothorax"" had an unusually shaped skull with angular protrusions on the sides. This looked vaguely similar to the skull of the earlier, unrelated, amphibian ""Diplocaulus"","
"Skunk Skunks are North and South American mammals in the family Mephitidae. Not related to polecats which are in the weasel family, the closest Old World relative to the skunk is the stink badger. The animals are known for their ability to spray a liquid with a strong unpleasant smell. Different species of skunk vary in appearance from black-and-white to brown, cream or ginger colored, but all have warning coloration. 1630s, squunck, from a southern New England Algonquian language (probably Abenaki) seganku, from Proto-Algonquian */šeka:kwa/, from */šek-/ ""to urinate"" + */-a:kw/ ""fox."" ""Skunk"" has historic use as an insult, attested"