Gray is one of the most beautiful colors of the animal kingdom. All the animals adapted to this color in thier habitat and environments will help them in camouflaging to protect them against the natural predators. Here is the list of gray animals in the world,
Gray Animals In The World
1. African Grey Parrot
The African Grey Parrot is a completely gray animal native to equatorial Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, the Congo, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda. These bird species are very noisy especially during nighttime when they gather in large flocks to sleep together in tall trees. During the day time, they prefer to stay in smaller groups and fly long distances to forage. These gray birds like to feed mainly in the canopy climbing from one branch to another but may also take clay and mineral soil on the ground. The breeding will happen on loose colonies and each pair needs their own tree for nesting.
2. Koala
Koalas are one of the most beautiful and popular gray animals that belong to Marsupials (sub-type of mammals). These species are native to Australia and live in eucalyptus forests. Koalas found in the northern parts of Australia are smaller and have greyish fur, however, the koalas species found in southern parts of Australia are larger in size and have longer, brownish fur. They have poor eyesight but an excellent sense of smell that helps them to find the type of eucalyptus they like to eat. The avarage lifespan of koalas is between 10 to 14 years in the wild and over 16 years in captivity. It is also listed as one of the cutest animals in the world.
3. Bottlenose Dolphin
The Common bottlenose dolphin scientific name Tursiops truncatus is a marine mammal that belongs to the family Delphinidae. This type of dolphin has a body length of between 2 to 4 meter and avarage wieght is between 150 to 650 grams. These dolphin species are very common in marine parks and dolphinaria and in movies and television programs. It is also the largest species of the beaked dolphins that can attain a top speed of 35 km/h. The avarage lifespan of a Common bottlenose dolphin is between 40 to 50 years in teh wild.
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4. Black Roughneck Monitor
The black roughneck monitor scientific name Varanus rudicollis is a species of monitor lizard found in the regions of Southeast Asian countries of Thailand, Burma, and Malaysia. The adult species can reach a length of between 3 to 4 ft, however, the maximum recorded length is upto 5 feet (150 cm), reported. The species can be easily identified with the help of large pointed scales adorning the necks of adults. As of now, two species of roughneck monitor are identified named black roughnecks and brown roughnecks. The avarage lifespan of a black roughneck monitor is between 12 to 20 years.
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5. Gray Pansy Butterfly
The Gray Pansy Butterfly is one of the beautiful gray animals found in South Asia. The butterfly species can be identified with the help of eye spots on the wings this helps in protection against birds who peck on the eye spots assuming it to be the head of the butterfly. The habitat of the butterfly species is similar to the habit of the Lemon Pansy, however, it is a much slower flier and the males prefer to perch on bushes to seek out mates. The scientific name of Grey Pansy is Junonia atlites and the larval food plants include Acanthaceae and Linderniaceae.
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6. Dutch Rabbit
Dutch Rabbit’s scientific name is Oryctolagus cuniculus is a domestic rabbit breed with a compact body and large erect ears that are well-furred. The primary diet of Dutch rabbits includes rabbit pellets, Timothy hay, greens, and grass. The avarage lifespan of a Dutch rabbit is between 5 to 8 years, however, it can go upto 10 years in captivity. It is believed to have originated in Holland and is one of the oldest breeds. The first recorded rabbit was in the fifteenth century.
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7. Sea Mullet
Sea Mullet is a ray-finned fish and as of now, 80 species are known in the mullet family. These fish species are found in freshwater, as well as in coastal marine water that is warm, particularly in Florida. The primary diet of sea mullet includes plankton, algae, and vegetation, and they take on the flavor of their surroundings. Talking about the appearance, they have two dorsal fins along with five spines, however, the second of the dorsal fins has eight soft rays.
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8. Gray Seal
The Gray Seal is one of the beautiful gray animals a member of the “true seals” family phocidae. It is one of the rarest species of seal on Earth which is also known as “earless seals.” The primary diet of gray seals includes fish, sand eels, octopi, lobsters, harbor seals, and harbor porpoises. Talking about appearance, they are grey or brown with white dappling whereas males are darker and some males have scarring around the neck. The natural predators of gray seals are sharks and Orcas. It is also listed as one of the strongest sea animals in the world.
9. Mertens’ Water Monitor
Mertens’ Water Monitor is found throughout northern Australia on frequenting waterways such as rivers, creeks, billabongs, and lagoons. It is commonly known as Mertens’s water monitor which belongs to the family Varanidae. The seal species is named after German herpetologist Robert Mertens. It can grow upto a length of 2 meters and is an opportunistic predator of aquatic and riparian habitats. The primary diet includes fish, frogs, crabs, crayfish, shrimps, amphipods, and carrion, however, they also feed on insects, spiders, and human rubbish when available.
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10. Lizard Buzzard
The lizard buzzard’s scientific name is Kaupifalco monogrammicus is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is also known as a lizard hawk native to Sub-Saharan Africa. The hawk species is closely related the the Accipiter hawks than the Buteo buzzards. These species are solitary and silent raptors, however, the exception is the breeding season where they will produce a clear, distinct, and melodious whistle klu-klu-klu. The body length of a lizard hawk can grow between 12 to 14 inches and the average weight is between 246 to 304 grams. The avarage lifespan of a lizard buzzard is upto 8.6 years in the wild.
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