Bactrian Camel
Two humps, built for extremes
Animal Habitats
Steppe
Semi-arid grasslands of Eurasia with short grasses and extreme temperatures
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Steppe Animals
Gerbil
Built for sand, born to burrow
Pekingese
Small dog, imperial attitude.
Labradoodle
Curly charm, clever heart.
Bison
Hump-backed architects of the plains
Mule
Built to go farther, step surer.
Caracal
Black ears. Big leap. Silent hunter.
Gopher
Built for life underground
Black Widow Spider
Small spider, big reputation.
Vulture
Nature's clean-up crew from the skies
Zebu
Humped cattle, built for the tropics.
Mole
Built to burrow, born to sense
Quail
Camouflage, coveys, and quick takeoff
Fennec Fox
Big ears. Small fox. Sahara night.
Stoat
White in winter, black-tipped always
Pheasant
From forest jewels to gamefield sprinters
Pika
Small body. Big whistle. Bigger grit.
Ibis
Probe, sweep, and thrive in wetlands
River Turtle
Old shells, living rivers
Mayfly
Born in water, gone in a day
Earwig
Forceps, night-life, and fierce mothering
Grouse
Masters of the lek and the snow
Avocet
Curved bill, clean sweep.
Dormouse
Tiny tree sleepers, big hibernators