Animals that start with B

Birmans are sometimes referred to as the "Sacred cat of Burma". They have long hair, dark points, and blue eyes. They have white toes but dark legs.

A bittern is a kind of wading bird with a brown, striped body that blends well with tall reeds. It lives in wetlands and eats small fish, frogs, and insects.

A black swan type of swan that lives in Australia and nearby islands, especially around lakes, rivers, and wetlands.

Blue heelers, also called Australian cattle dogs, are a medium-sized, energetic dog that was originally bred to herd cattle. They have dense, coarse hair. When they are kept as a pet rather than a working dog, they need lots of exercise and activities to keep them occupied or they get bored and destructive. As they herd cattle by nipping at them, they can be a nippy dog and will need chew toys. They can become very loyal to their owners and aggressive to anyone else they consider a threat.

Wild boars are the wild ancestors of today's domestic pigs. They are originally from Europe, the Mediterranean and most of Asia. Wild boar were hunted to extinction hundreds of years ago in Britain but are still common in France and Spain.

A booby is a type of seabird with long wings, a fairly heavy body, and a long, straight beak. It lives on warm ocean coasts and islands, where it nests near the water. Boobies are good at diving for fish and other sea life.

The picture is of a blue-footed booby.

Boxers are medium-sized, short-haired dogs. They have a large, square head and a very strong jaw. They can bite and hold onto large prey. Boxers were bred from the English bulldog.

Boxers are very energetic and playful dogs and are good with children. They are not aggressive but do need to be trained and socialised.

British shorthairs are cats with thick fur and very rounded features. They are big, heavy and stocky. They come in a variety of colors but the blue colour in the picture is the most popular. They are easygoing and make good indoor cats.

A buckskin horse is a cream, gold or tan horse with a dark mane, tail and legs. Buckskin horses can be found in virtually all breeds of horse.

The African buffalo is a type of large cow. It has a bad temperament and has never been domesticated. There are still large herds of buffalo throughout Africa.