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The scientific names of animals are named and classified using the binomial nomenclature system of biology. This system is based on a series of hierarchical structures, from the broadest to the most specific, including kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. The following is the general structure of the scientific names of animals:

ClassnameExample
KingdomAnimaliaHomo sapiens、Canis lupus familiaris
PhylumChordataBalaenoptera musculus、Aves
ClassMammaliaPanthera tigris、whale
OrderPrimatesGorilla gorilla、Macaca mulatta
FamilyHominidaeHomo sapiens、Gorilla
GenusHomoHomo sapiens、Homo neanderthalensis
SpeciesHomo sapiensModern humans only


This classification method helps biologists clearly understand and study the relationship between species, and promotes various biological studies.

Phascolomidae

Phascolomidae

Wombat

Rodents LC

Features:All its teeth have no roots and grow throughout its life. Its tail is degenerate and its pouch opens backwards with a pair of nipples inside. It is the only creature on Earth that poops in a square shape. The buttocks of "Real Steel" are as hard as rock and form a defensive barrier.

Wombats, or Phascolomidae, are marsupials in Australia. They belong to the order Diprotodon, with short legs and well-developed muscles, a body length of about 1 meter, and a very short tail. They live in forests, mountains and heathland in southeastern Australia and Tasmania. The body length ranges...

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Rhodesian Ridgeback

African lion dog, African lion hunting dog, Rhodesian hound

Features:‌Unique appearance‌: The most striking feature of the Rhodesian Ridgeback is that the hair on its back grows in a different direction from the hair on other parts of the body. There are short knife-shaped hairs growing along the back, which grow in the opposite direction, forming the appearance of this dog breed. Unique identity. This kind of dog is well-proportioned, muscular, strong and sporty in appearance, and has a noble temperament.
‌Character and Behavior‌: The Rhodesian Ridgeback is independent, brave, confident, intelligent, extremely loyal to its owner, loves his owner deeply, but has reservations about strangers. This kind of dog is smart, friendly, calm, rarely noisy, but shows a tenacious personality when angry, and can become a popular family dog.
‌Purpose‌: The Rhodesian Ridgeback was originally used for special field hunting, especially good at hunting lions, so it is also called a lion hunting dog. Although today it is mainly used as a police dog and companion

Rhodesian Ridgeback, also known as African Lion Dog and Rhodesian Ridgeback, is a scent hound. Through training, it can even become a competent search and rescue dog. It is produced in South Africa. The back is the characteristic of this dog. There are short knife-shaped hairs along the back. The ha...

Erinaceus europaeus

Erinaceus europaeus

rinaceus,Prickly pig, hedgehog, hedgeho

Features:Hedgehogs hibernate in late autumn and do not wake up until the temperature is warm enough in the spring of the following year. Interestingly, hedgehogs like to snore, and the sound of their snoring is similar to that of humans.
Behavioral characteristics: Hedgehogs are nocturnal, alert, and irritable. During the day, they usually hide in ambush in concealed places and wait until night to become active to look for food. When they feel danger, hedgehogs will roll up into a ball to defend and protect themselves.
As nocturnal animals, they like to build nests and rest in simple environments such as under the woods, rice fields, bushes, and grass, which can provide sufficient shelter and protection.
Reproduction behavior: The breeding time of hedgehogs is mainly from April to September. Generally, the baby hedgehogs do not have bristles when they are born, but the bristles will grow within a few hours. The number of cubs of hedgehogs is usually between 1 and 6. The mother hedgehog

Hedgehog (scientific name: Erinaceus) is the common name for the Erinaceus subfamily, also known as the thorn ball, thorn pig, hedgehog, and hedgehog. It is famous for its protective spines covering its back. When threatened, it will roll itself into a ball to protect itself. It is widely distribute...

Setonix brachyurus

Setonix brachyurus

Short-tailed grey wallaby, short-tailed wallaby

Rodents EN

Features:It is short and fat, with well-developed hind legs, round ears, a short and wide head, and coarse brown hair all over its body. The area around its face and neck is slightly red. Compared with other kangaroos, its tail is shorter, hence the name. It is one of the smallest kangaroos and has an amazing jumping ability. It can jump vertically up to 1.5 meters, which is equivalent to 3 to 4 times its body length. Its smile is called "the happiest animal in the world"

The quokka (scientific name: Setonix brachyurus) is a marsupial mammal of the family Macacuidae. It is one of the smallest kangaroos and looks like a mouse. It is called "the happiest animal in the world" because of its chubby face and "sweet" smile. They are very friendly and ar...

American bully pitbull

American bully pitbull

BULLY

Features:Size and appearance: The American Bully is large, weighing nearly 200 pounds, with a broad skull, inverted triangular ears, low eye position, and compact teeth.
‌Personality and behavior‌: The American Bully is confident, patient, friendly, and tolerant. It is gentle and dependent on its owner, and has superb patience and tolerance for children. They are loyal, brave and fearless dogs, easy to train, and can quickly master various skills and commands.
‌Advantages and disadvantages‌: The American Bully is low in aggression, gentle when getting along with children, and has very low aggression. It looks similar to the Pitbull but has a completely different personality. It has a strong tolerance and has the potential to become a family companion dog. However, they also have some disadvantages, such as requiring a lot of exercise to stay healthy, and paying a lot of attention to the owner. If they are not paid attention to for a long time, they may have psychological problems.

The American Bully is a dog of the genus Canis, with a medium-length head and a wide skull. The ears are inverted triangles. The eyes are slightly lower and far apart. The upper jaw extends to below the eyes. The teeth are strong and compactly arranged, with a scissor-like bite. The back is straight...

Maltese

Maltese

Magic Fairy, Maltese Dog

Rodents LC

Features:The top of the skull is slightly rounded, the eyes are large and slightly protruding, bronze in color, and very wide apart, the black nose is small and round, and the coat is smooth like silvery white silk. The temperament is gentle and alert.

Maltese (English name: Maltese) is also known as Magic Fairy and Maltese. It is one of the small toy dogs with Bichon Frise ancestry and is the oldest dog breed in Europe. Male dogs are 8.3-9.8 inches (21-25 cm) tall and weigh 6.6-8.8 pounds (3.0-4.0 kg); female dogs are 7.9-9.1 inches (22-23 cm) ta...

spider

spider

Webworms, flat spiders, garden spiders, octopuses, crickets, silkworms

Features:Body structure: The spider's body is divided into the cephalothorax and abdomen, and the two parts are connected by a slender abdominal stalk. There is a pair of chelicerae in front of the head, and the end of the chelicerae is a venomous fang with a venom gland duct. The number of eyes of spiders varies, including single eye, eight eyes, six eyes or four eyes. ‌
‌Leg characteristics‌: Spiders have four pairs of legs on both sides of the thorax, and hard claws grow on the toes for walking and climbing.
‌Life habits‌: The lifestyle of spiders can be divided into nomadic and settled types. Nomadic spiders hunt and prey everywhere, have no fixed place to live, and do not make webs. Settled spiders make webs, dig holes or build nests as fixed residences. ‌
‌Diet‌: Spiders have a mixed diet, mainly feeding on insects such as flies. They have strong predation ability and are natural enemies of many agricultural and forestry pests. ‌
‌Reproduction and life span‌: Spiders can

Spiders (scientific name Araneida; Araneae, foreign name Spider) are also known as webworms, flat spiders, garden spiders, eight-legged spiders, Xizi, and Bosi. It is an arthropod of the chelicerae subphylum. It has two body segments. The body of the eight-legged spider is divided into the cephaloth...

Jellyfish

Jellyfish

Medusozoa

Features:The jellyfish is a very beautiful aquatic animal. Its body shape is like a transparent umbrella, and the diameter of the umbrella-shaped body varies. The main component of the jellyfish body is water. It uses the reflection of the water spray in its body to move forward. From a distance, it looks like a round umbrella floating rapidly in the water.

Jellyfish are important plankton in aquatic environments, including the Scyphozoa, Cross-Jellyfish, and Cubozoa in the Cnidaria. They can be found in tropical waters, temperate waters, shallow waters, oceans about 100 meters deep, and even freshwater areas. Jellyfish have existed as early as 650 mil...

fur seal

fur seal

Arctocephalinae

Features:It gets its name from its appearance which resembles a cute puppy, and is given the title of "fur sea lion" because of its dense and smooth fur.

The fur seal is a mammal of the carnivorous order Sea Lion, subfamily Sealidae, and is about the same size as a seal, with a length of nearly 2 meters. However, its weight is much smaller, weighing only more than 20 kilograms, and its limbs have also degenerated into flippers. , so moving on land is...

Blue Heeler

Blue Heeler

Australian Queensland Heeler、Blue Heeler、Red Heeler

Rodents LC

Features:Strong physique, versatile working ability, alert and resourceful character, as well as its love of work and loyalty. Personality traits include alertness, resourcefulness, courage and honesty. They are wary of strangers but absolutely loyal to family members.

Australian Cattle Dog, also known as Cattle Dog for short, is also known as Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler, Australian Cattle Dog, Queensland Heeler, and Australian Cattle Dog in Chinese. Originated from Australia, it is a breed of sheepdog bred for driving cattle over long distances. The Australian...

Otodus megalodon

Otodus megalodon

Carcharocles megalodon,Megalodon

Features:The most distinctive feature of Megalodon is its huge teeth. The largest tooth fossil found is up to 15 cm long, so it is also called "Big Tooth". It is the top marine predator with the largest volume and the strongest bite force. Its bite force is considered to be the strongest among all animals in ancient and modern times.

Megalodon (scientific name: Carcharocles megalodon, Otodus megalodon), also known as the giant ear-toothed shark, megalodon, scientific name comes from Greek, meaning huge teeth, is an extinct prehistoric largest shark and fish, one of the most terrifying aquatic carnivores ever to lurk in the earth...

Boston Terrier

Boston Terrier

Boston Bull、Boston Bull Terrier、Boxwood, American Gentlemen

Rodents LC

Features:The Boston Terrier is compact and well-proportioned, with a short tail that is usually no longer than two inches (about 5 cm). The coat color varies, mainly white, black, brindle and seal (a dark brown) or a combination of the four. The ideal Boston Terrier should be white, covering its chest, muzzle, neck, half of the front legs, hind legs, and between the eyes (but not on the eyes). The Boston Terrier's body shape and appearance show a more pure symmetrical appearance. Large and prominent eyes are a distinct feature, and the round eyes are far apart, which gives it a unique appearance. It has a gentle temperament, is easy to train, and is regarded as an "American gentleman."

Boston Terrier (scientific name: Boston Terrier, alias: Boston Bull, Boston Bull Terrier, Boxwood, American Gentlemen), is a kind of terrier, life span: 11-13 years. Originated from Boston, USA, it is a non-sporting dog. It is a lively, very intelligent dog, ranking about 54th in canine intelligence...

Didelphinae

Didelphinae

Opossum、possum、rat

Rodents LC

Features:‌Survival Strategy‌: Opossums use their unique "playing dead" strategy to escape predators. When feeling threatened, opossums will show a very realistic state of death, including respiratory arrest, decreased body temperature, body shaking, and discharge of foul-smelling fluid from anal glands, so that predators believe they are dead and avoid being eaten.
‌Reproductive Ability‌: Opossums have a very strong reproductive capacity. Female opossums can give birth to multiple pups per litter, up to 20. After birth, the pups live in the mother's pouch for a period of time, and then climb onto the mother's back until they can survive independently.
‌Food Range‌: Opossums are omnivorous animals, and their food includes plants, insects, small animals, etc. They can eat almost anything, including garbage and rotten fruits, which allows them to survive in a variety of environments.
‌Body Temperature and Health‌: Opossums have a low body temperature, which makes rabie

Opossum (scientific name Didelphinae, English name: Opossum) is a general term for mammals of the family Opossum in the order Possumidae. It is a small to medium-sized mammal. The mother opossum is named "opossum" because she can carry her young around with her. It has extraordinary reprod...

Chinchilla

Chinchilla

Chinchilladale,Chinchilla,South American Chinchilla, Woolly Mouse

Rodents EN

Features:‌Chinchillas‌, also known as chinchillas, are very popular pets. They have the following characteristics:
‌Appearance features‌: Chinchillas are very similar to rabbits and squirrels in appearance. They are small and fat, and females are usually slightly larger than males. They have a rabbit-like head and a squirrel-like tail. They have large, thin, blunt and round ears, large and bright eyes, and many whiskers of varying lengths on the sides of their noses. They have short forelimbs with 5 toes; strong hind limbs with 4 toes, and are good at jumping.
‌Coat color‌: The back and sides of chinchillas have gray-blue fur, and the abdomen gradually fades to white. After artificial breeding, their colors have many variations‌.
‌Life habits‌: Chinchillas are native to the Andes Mountains in South America and are accustomed to living in rock crevices and caves. Their average lifespan is about 10 to 20 years. Chinchillas are vegetarian animals and mainly eat special pellets and Timothy

Chinchilla, also known as chinchilla, chinchilla, chinchilla, woolly mouse, chinchilla, etc., is a common name for a small rodent of the genus Chinchilla (scientific name: Chinchilladale, foreign name chinchilla), belonging to the subfamily Chinchilla under the family Chinchilla. There are two speci...

Anhinga melanogaster

Anhinga melanogaster

Darter,Snake Bird

Features:It is monogamous, and its belly feathers are dark brown, hence its name. It looks like a snake but is not a snake, especially its long neck that can bend in an "S" shape, so it is commonly known as the "snake bird". This bird is black all over, with a small head and a slender neck. It is good at diving and uses its mouth as a harpoon to catch fish.

The Black-bellied Snake Darter (scientific name: Anhinga melanogaster, foreign name: Darter) is a bird of the family Anhinga in the order Pelecaniformes. Other name: Snake Bird It is large in size, about 850-900 mm long; its belly feathers are dark brown, hence the name; its neck is slender; its hea...

Microcarbo pygmaeus

Microcarbo pygmaeus

Microcarbo pygmaeus,Pygmy Cormorant

Features:It is the smallest of all cormorants. The pygmy cormorant is 1/3 smaller than the ordinary cormorant. The beak is strong and long. There are grooves on both sides of the upper beak, hooks at the end of the beak, and a throat pouch at the base of the lower beak. The nostrils are small and completely hidden in the adult bird. The eyes are first exposed. The neck is long and slender, the tail is round and hard, the feet are located at the back of the body, the tarsometatarsus is short and featherless, the toes are flat, and the hind toes are long and connected by webs.

The Pygmy Cormorant (Microcarbo pygmeus) is a seabird of the family Cormoridae. It is the smallest of all cormorants. This species is a partially migratory bird and is also a rare species in Western Europe.The Pygmy Cormorant has a strong and long beak, with grooves on both sides of the upper beak a...

Phalacrocorax capillatus

Phalacrocorax capillatus

Phalacrocorax capillatus,Temminck et Schlegal,Japanese Cormorant

Features:Very similar to the common cormorant, the back, shoulders and wing coverts of this species are greenish with a metallic sheen, while the feathers of the common cormorant are copper-brown. The white bare skin on the face and throat pouch is larger. The iris is blue, the bill is yellow, and the feet are black.

The dark green-backed cormorant (Phalacrocorax capillatus, Temminck et Schlegal) is also known as the Teminck's cormorant, the spotted-headed cormorant, the green-backed cormorant, the Dan's cormorant, the green cormorant, and the green-backed cormorant. It is a large water bird. It is 80-84...

Phalacrocorax carbo

Phalacrocorax carbo

Great Cormorant,Black Shag,Cormorant,White-breasted Cormorant,Heron, river cormorant, water crow, osprey, 鷧 (pronunciation meaning), black ghost, black fish man

Features:The whole body is almost completely black with a green-brown metallic luster. During the breeding season, there are white filamentous feathers behind the head and a white spot on the lower flank. These characteristics disappear during the non-breeding season. The body feathers of young birds are brown. The iris is red, the beak is gray-black, and the feet are black-green.

The cormorant (scientific name: Phalacrocorax carbo), also known as heron, river cormorant, water crow, osprey, 鷧 (pronounced and meaning), black ghost, black fish owl, etc., is a widely distributed seabird of the genus Phalacrocorax. It belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax of the family Phalacrocora...

Phalacrocorax urile

Phalacrocorax urile

Red-faced Cormorant、 water crow

Features:It is very similar in appearance to the sea cormorant, but is larger in size, with a shorter neck than the sea cormorant, and a larger area of ​​bare red skin on the face and around the eyes. The iris is green-brown, the bill is yellow, darker at the tip but sky blue at the base (brown during the non-breeding season), and the feet are black.

The red-faced cormorant (Phalacrocorax urile), also known as the red-faced cormorant, is a bird of the genus Phalacrocorax in the family Cormoridae. It is commonly known as the water crow. It is a bird belonging to the family Phalacrocorax.Distributed in the northern Pacific Ocean in Alaska, the Ale...

Ardeola grayii

Ardeola grayii

Indian Pond-heron, Indian Pond Heron, Indian Pond-Heron

Features:A medium-sized wading bird, usually hunched, with a body that flashes with contrasting olive and brown markings when in flight, and a pair of bright white wings. A short, thick neck and a short, thick beak of light yellow or brown. Legs are red. In summer, adults grow long frills on their necks. When taking flight, their white wings make them stand out. The Indian Pond Heron is very well camouflaged, often allowing people to approach before quickly flying away, which has led local folk to believe that the bird is short-sighted or has eye problems.

The Indian Pond Heron (Ardeola grayii) is a medium-sized wading bird, a small heron in the family Ardeidae in the order Pelecaniformes. It originates from the Old World, breeding in southern Iran, extending eastwards to the Indian subcontinent, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. They are widespread and common,...

Egretta novaehollandiae

Egretta novaehollandiae

Egretta novaehollandiae,White-faced Heron,White-faced Heron

Features:The overall body color is bluish-gray, with white forehead and cheeks, hence the name white-faced heron. During the breeding season, the area between the beak and eyes of the white-faced heron is gray-black, but at other times it is light olive yellow. The white-faced heron has a long, straight, pointed beak, large and long wings, slender feet and toes, partially exposed shins, three toes in front and one toe behind, and a comb-like edge on the claw of the middle toe. Males and females are the same color, and the overall feather color is basically composed of three colors: pale, blue and gray. The forehead, crown, chin and upper throat are white, and the color of the crown is variable, and the white sometimes extends along the neck to the bottom of the neck. The color of the iris can be gray, green, dark yellow or cinnamon, and these changes vary from individual to individual.

The white-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae), also known as the white-faced heron, is a common bird found throughout much of Australia and Oceania, including New Guinea, the islands of the Torres Strait, Indonesia, New Zealand, and throughout all of Australia except the most arid regions.It is a...