PERSIAN CAT

The Persian cat , also known as the Persian longhair, is a long-haired breed
of cat characterized by a round face and short muzzle. The first documented ancestors
of Persian cats were imported into Italy from Persia around 1620.[1][2] Widely recognized
by cat fancy since the late 19th century, Persian cats were first adopted by the British,
and later by American breeders after World War II. Some cat fancier
organizations' breed standards subsume the Himalayan and Exotic Shorthair as variants
of this breed, while others generally treat them as separate breeds. (DOB: April 22, 2018)

SULCATA TORTOISE
The African spurred tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata), also called the sulcata
tortoise, is a species of tortoise inhabiting the southern edge of
the Sahara desert in Africa. It is the largest mainland species of tortoise in the
world, and the third-largest in the world. It is the last remaining species in its
genus, Centrochelys, with the five other species in the family already extinct.
( Jan 26, 2019 )
 SIAMESE CAT
The Siamese cat is one of the first distinctly recognized breeds of Asian cat. Derived
from the Wichianmat landrace, one of several varieties of cat native
to Thailand (formerly known as Siam), the original Siamese became one of the most
popular breeds in Europe and North America in the 19th century. The carefully refined,
more extreme-featured, modern-style Siamese is characterized by blue almond-shaped
eyes; a triangular head shape; large ears; an elongated, slender, and muscular body;
and various forms of point colouration.

RED-FOOTED TORTOISE
The red-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonarius)[2] is a species of tortoise from
northern South America. These medium-sized tortoises generally average 30 cm
(12 in) as adults, but can reach over 40 cm (16 in). They have dark-colored, loaf-
shaped carapaces (back shell) with a lighter patch in the middle of
each scute (scales on the shell), and dark limbs with brightly colored scales that
range from pale yellow to dark red. (Date acquired March 4, 2016)
 Chow Chow
The Chow Chow is a spitz-type of dog breed originally from northern China. The Chow Chow
is a sturdily built dog, square in profile, with a broad skull and small, triangular, erect ears
with rounded tips. The breed is known for a very dense double coat that is either smooth or
rough.[1]: 4–5  The fur is particularly thick in the neck area, giving it a distinctive ruff or mane
appearance. The coat may be shaded/self-red, black, blue, cinnamon/fawn, or cream.
(DOB: March 24,2019)

BENGAL CAT
Bengal cat is a domesticated cat breed created from a hybrid of the Asian leopard
cat (Prionailurus bengalensis), with domestic cats, especially the spotted Egyptian Mau.
The breed name comes from the leopard cat's taxonomic name.
Bengals have a wild appearance; their golden shimmer comes from their leopard cat
ancestry, and their coats may show spots, rosettes, arrowhead markings, or marbling.
They are an energetic breed which needs much exercise and play. (DOB: April 14,2022)
 CAIMAN CROCODILE
A caiman (also cayman as a variant spelling)[1] is an alligatorid belonging to
the subfamily Caimaninae, one of two primary lineages within the Alligatoridae family,
the other being alligators. Caimans inhabit Mexico, Central and South America from
marshes and swamps to mangrove rivers and lakes. They have scaly skin and live a fairly
nocturnal existence. They are relatively small-sized crocodilians with an average
maximum weight of 6 to 40 kg (13 to 88 lb) depending on species, with the exception of
the black caiman (Melanosuchus niger), which can grow more than 4 m (13 ft) in
length and weigh in excess of 1,000 kg (2,200 Ib). (Date Acquired May 2011)

MATA MATA TURTLE

mata mata, mata-mata, or matamata (Chelus fimbriata)[1][6] is a
freshwater turtle species found in South America, primarily in
the Amazon and Orinoco basins. It is one of two extant species in
the genus Chelus, the other being Chelus orinocensis.
 MOTORO STINGRAY
River stingrays or freshwater stingrays are Neotropical freshwater fishes of
the family Potamotrygonidae in the order Myliobatiformes, one of the four orders
of batoids, cartilaginous fishes related to sharks. They are found in rivers in tropical
and subtropical South America (freshwater stingrays in Africa, Asia and Australia are in
another family, Dasyatidae). A single marine genus, Styracura, of the tropical West
Atlantic and East Pacific are also part of Potamotrygonidae. They are generally
brownish, greyish or black, often with a mottled, speckled or spotted pattern, have disc
widths ranging from 31 to 200 centimetres (1.0–6.6 ft) and venomous tail stingers. River
stingrays feed on a wide range of smaller animals and the females give birth to live
young. There are more than 35 species in five genera. (Date Acquired 2019)