Animals starting with B

Animals that start with B

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Bis forBison

Scientific name: bison bison
The American Bison is a very large type of cow. They once travelled in massive herds over America, but they were killed almost to extinction by people in the 19th century. A bison has a shaggy, long, dark brown winter coat, and a lighter weight, lighter brown summer coat. Bison can reach up to 2 meters (6.6 ft) tall, 3 meters (10 ft) long, and weigh 400 kilograms (882 lb) to 1,000 kilograms (2,205 lb).
A black panther is simply a leopard that is very dark. If you look closely, you can still see the spots.
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.

Bis forBoar

Scientific name: sus scrofa
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.

Bis forBobcat

Scientific name: lynx rufus
A bobcat is a type of lynx found in America. All kinds of lynx have short tails, not just the bobcat.
Border collies are a breed of herding dog originally from an area near the border of Scotland and England. They are thought to be the most intelligent dog, and the best herder. They are extremely energetic and if they are going to be kept as a pet not a working dog will need lots of regular exercise, stimulation and be very well trained. They are not well suited to families with small children.

Bis forBovine

An animal is bovine if it is the cow family.
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.

Bis forBream

Scientific name: abramis brama
Bream are freshwater fish found in lakes and slow-moving rivers in Europe. They are caught for food.
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.