Tallest of animal

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Giraffe
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The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest of all land-living animal species, and the largest ruminant. Males can be 4.8 to 5.5 metres (16 to 18 feet) tall and weigh up to 1,700 kilograms (3,800 pounds). The record-sized bull, shot in Kenya in 1934, was 5.87 m (19.2 ft) tall and weighed approximately 2,000 kg (4,400 lb). Females are generally slightly shorter, and weigh less than the males do.
The giraffe is related to deer and cattle, but is placed in a separate family, the Giraffidae, consisting only of the giraffe and its closest relative, the okapi. Its range extends from Chad to South Africa.
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Giraffes can inhabit savannas, grasslands, or open woodlands. They prefer areas enriched with acacia growth. They drink large quantities of water and, as a result, they can spend long periods of time in dry, arid areas. When searching for more food they will venture into areas with denser foliage.
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Fighting Giraffes - Excellent Footage

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Miniature horses history

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The History of Tiny Ponies.
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The earliest history of miniature horses was in the 1650 AD records of the Palace at Versailles where King Louis XIV (The Sun King) kept a vast Zoo, replete with unusual animals, including tiny horses.
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Because miniature horses were bred exclusively for size, dwarf traits became common in the breed, especially in the United States. When compared to a full-sized horse, miniaturized horses have huge heads, short necks and other conformational flaws attributable to breeding dwarfism traits. Many believe that the deliberate introduction of dwarf horses (e.g. Bond Tiny Tim) into miniature horse bloodlines makes almost all miniature horses exhibit some dwarf characteristics. That’s why they are so small.
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In the 20th Century, the history changed as small ponies were brought to America where several major breeders established programs:
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• Falabella – This is an Argentinean breed developed by selective breeding for small size.

• Midget Pony – This breed was popularized in the 1960s by the McCoy stud, where smaller ponies were created by selective breeding, using Shetland Pony stock.

• Miniature Horse - The term “Miniature Horse” was created in the 1970s because some breeders of midget ponies felt that a more deceptive name would make them more salable and desirable. Coining the term "miniature horse” is said to have been a marketing ploy by breeders, and the ancestors of many Miniature Horses were from the same midget ponies of the McCoy stud. The early Miniature horse breeders in America bred extensively with genetic dwarf horses such as the popular stud Bond Tiny Tim, a 19-inch tall dwarf horse that sired hundreds of offspring. This indigenous dwarfism has led to widespread birth defects and the creation of hundreds of tiny horses with serious health problems. The Guide Horse Foundation rescues many of these horses.

• Pygmy Horse – Because of the constant infighting among the Miniature Horse breeders about what constitutes a “correct” miniature horse, some organization have used other names for the tiny ponies. The Guide Horse Foundation uses the term Pygmy Horse to appease show breeders who resented less-than-show quality horses being labeled as “Miniature Horses” when used a Guide Horses.

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Today you can have a miniature horse in multiple registries. A small horse can be a registered Paint Horse, a registered Pony, and also a registered Miniature Horse.

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Data reffer: http://www.guidehorse.org/

Tallest Dog Video clip

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Meet Gibson, a Great Dane that is classified as the world's tallest dog by the Guiness Book of World Records. His owner, Sandy Hall, lives in Grass Valley. More...

Chilli Biggest Cow

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The Giant Cow.
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His name is Chilli and he's described as a gentle giant.
Which is just as well for his handler, Tara Nirula, pictured by his side.
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His owners have contacted the Guinness Book of Records who are currently assessing his credentials and comparing them to other big bovines.
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The black and white Friesian bullock weighs well over a ton and at the same height as a small elephant, casts a shadow over his cattle companions who are about 5ft.
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Chilli the giant bullock stands at 6ft 6ins and weighs well over a ton
Despite his grand stature, Chilli only grazes on grass during the day and enjoys the occasional swede as a treat.
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The heifer, who is almost as high as he is long, lives at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Chard, Somerset, after he was left on their doorstep aged just six-days-old.
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Nine years on, Chilli has kept on growing, and staff believe the giant will smash a record for Britain's tallest ever cow.
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Naomi Clarke, manager at the sanctuary, said: "As Chilli was growing up we began noticing that he was bigger than our other cows.
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Chilli dwarfs most horses, is the same height as a small elephant and casts a shadow over his cattle companions who are about 5ft in height.
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"He now stands at 6ft 6ins from the floor to the top of his shoulder and he is massive when he holds his head up.
"We have made an application to Guinness Book Of Records and we are quite confident he will get it."
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Chilli, who is 6ft 7ins long, was left running around on the doorstep of the sanctuary along with his twin sister Jubilee in 1999.
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Over the years, staff noticed Chilli begin to tower over his sister and companions.
But it was only when he failed to fit in a standard cattle cage to have his hooves clipped that they realised just how big he had grown compared to normal bullocks.
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Chilli lives at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Chard, Somerset
Miss Clarke said: "For some reason a farmer decided he didn't want Chilli and Jubilee so dumped them with three others on our doorstep nine years ago.
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"He was only six days old and didn't look that big but as the years passed we noticed he was getting rather tall.
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"People would always comment on how much bigger he was from the other cows and bulls when they visited the sanctuary.
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"He does weigh over a ton but is quite lean and not as fat as some of his companions."
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Despite his grand stature, Chilli only grazes on grass during the day and enjoys the occasional swede as a treat
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She continued: "We don't know what has made him so tall. He doesn't eat that much and his feet and head are in proportion - he is just very large.
"He is a very friendly and gentle cow so we hopes he manages to break the record - he deserves it."
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At present, the tallest bovine in the world is 6ft 8ins Fiorino, who lives in Italy.
A spokeswoman for the Guinness Book Of Records said: "I can confirm that an application has been received for Chilli which is currently under research."
Six months ago another bullock vying for a record breaking spot was The Field Marshal who weighed in at 3,000lb.
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At the time he was on course to over take the current British record-holder, his former stablemate The Colonel, who stood 6ft 5in tall and weighed 3,500lb. He died in 2005.
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Data reffer: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-565909/Pictured-The-giant-6ft-cow-big-small-elephant.html

Ostrich Record

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BIGGEST BIRD
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FASTEST BIRD ON LAND
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BIGGEST EGG
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The Ostrich (Struthio camelus) is a large flightless bird native to Africa (and formerly the Middle East). It is the only living species of its family, Struthionidae, and its genus, Struthio. Ostriches share the order Struthioniformes with emus, kiwis, and other ratites. It is distinctive in its appearance, with a long neck and legs and the ability to run at speeds of about 65 km/h (40 mph), the top land speed of any bird.The Ostrich is the largest living species of bird and lays the largest egg of any bird species.
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The diet of the Ostrich mainly consists of seeds and other plant matter, though it eats insects. It lives in nomadic groups which contain between five and 50 birds. When threatened, the Ostrich will either hide itself by lying flat against the ground, or will run away. If cornered, it can cause injury and death with a kick from its powerful legs. Mating patterns differ by geographical region, but territorial males fight for a harem of two to seven females.
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The Ostrich is farmed around the world, particularly for its feathers, which are decorative and are also used for feather dusters. Its skin is used for leather and its meat marketed commercially.
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Ostriches are oviparous. The females will lay their fertilized eggs in a single communal nest, a simple pit, 30 to 60 cm (12-24 in) deep, scraped in the ground by the male. Ostrich eggs are the largest of all eggs (and by extension, the yolk is the largest single cell), though they are actually the smallest eggs relative to the size of the bird. The nest may contain 15 to 60 eggs, which are, on average, 15 cm (6 in) long, 13 cm (5 in) wide, and weigh 1.4 kg (3 lb). They are glossy and cream in color, with thick shells marked by small pits.The eggs are incubated by the females by day and by the male by night.This uses the coloration of the two sexes to escape detection of the nest, as the drab female blends in with the sand, while the black male is nearly undetectable in the night.The gestation period is 35 to 45 days. Typically, the male will defend the hatchlings, and teach them how and on what to feed.

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The life span of an Ostrich is from 30 to 70 years, with 50 being typical.
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Data reffer : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ostrich

Fastest Animal on Land

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Cheetah
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The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is an atypical member of the cat family (Felidae) that is unique in its speed and stealth, while lacking climbing abilities. As such, it is placed in its own genus, Acinonyx. It is the fastest land animal, reaching speeds between 112 kilometres per hour (70 mph) and 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 460 metres (1,500 ft), and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to 110 kilometres per hour (68 mph) in three seconds, greater than most supercars
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Data reffer : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheetah

Largest Lake In The World (Volume)

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Caspian Sea
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Description : The Caspian Sea is the largest lake in the world by volume. It is also thought to be one of only a handful of ancient lakes on earth.
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It is generally believed that about 90 percent of all the world's sturgeons swim in the Caspian Sea. Seven species or subspecies of sturgeon populate the Caspian, giving it the greatest diversity of sturgeon in the world.
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The Caspian Sea is an endorheic, or terminal lake, meaning that its water does not reach the ocean. Because of this, minerals build up in the water as it evaporates and the lake usually becomes saline. Endorheic lakes are usually more sensitive to pollution than waterbodies that drain to the ocean.
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Country : AzerbaijanIranKazakhstanRussian FederationTurkmenistan
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Latitude : 40° 0' 0" (40.0000)
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Longitude : 51° 0' 0" (51.0000)
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Physical Characteristics
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Description : The Caspian's largest inflow is from the Volga River.
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Volume : 78,200.00 km3
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Surface Area : 36,000.00 km2
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Depth :
Mean depth: 187.0 m.
Maximum depth: 1,025.0 m.
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Residence Time : 250.0 years
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Age : 2 million - 20 million years before present.
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Origin : Tectonic
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Type : Saline,Permanent,Natural
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Catchment size : 1,400,000.00 km2
Catchment/surface area ratio: 3:1
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Data reffer : http://www.worldlakes.org/lakedetails.asp?lakeid=8762

Miniature Horses History

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History and Origin of the Breed.

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The first true Miniature Horses originated in Europe. As early as the sixteen hundreds, these tiny equines were being bred as pets for the European nobility. Paintings and articles were featuring the Miniature Horse by 1765. Lady Estella Hope and her sisters carried on the original English lines into the mid-nineteen hundreds. Many of the smallest Miniatures in the United States are from the Hope line. Unfortunately, not all early Miniatures were pampered pets of kings and queens. Some were used to work in the English Midlands and Northern European coal mines.
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An elegant, scaled-down version of the large-size horse,the American Miniature Horse cannot be taller than 34 inches at the withers. The Miniature Horses of today are stylish, well-proportioned and the product of nearly 400 years of selected breeding.

The ideal Miniature Horse of today, according to the American Miniature Horse Association's Standard of Perfection, must be small (standing at or less than 34 inches tall as measured from the last hairs of the mane,) must be sound, well-balanced, and possess the correct conformation characteristics required of most breeds. The general impression should be one of symmetry, strength, agility and alertness, with refinement and femininity in the mare and boldness and masculinity in the stallion-in other words, must be the smallest possible perfect horse. The Miniature comes in all possible horse colors.

Miniature Horses are seen in performance classes - halter obstacle, hunter jumper, showmanship, costume, liberty, and driving. A variety of driving classes are popular at the more than 250 AMHA scantioned horse shows nationwide, and include pleasure driving, roadster driving, obstacle driving, single and multiple hitches and fine viceroy.

Because of their gentle, affectionate nature and small size, a Miniature Horse is also an excellent companion. They are often used as pets for young children, adults, senior citizens, and the handicapped. A small child may be intimidated by a large horse, yet that same child will show an eagerness to embrace and hug a Miniature foal. The foals are particularly lovable due to their small size, ranging from 16 to 21 inches in height at birth. Handicapped people have found the Miniature horse an excellent substitute for the full-size horse they may not be able to physically handle.
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The American Miniature Horse Association, the AMHA, was organized in 1978 by a group of dedicated horsemen to develop a standardized American breed and to aid and encourage the breeding, exhibiting, use and perpetuation of the American Miniature horse.

The AMHA hosts a National Futurity each year in conjunction with the National Show. The Futurity was created to allow breeders to showcase their ability to breed and raise exceptional Miniature Horses. Purses of over $88,000 were awarded in 1996.

MINIATURE HORSE HISTORY AND BREED CHARACTERISTICS- AMHR

The AMHR was established “to encourage the perpetuation and improvement of the American Miniature Horse by providing and preserving an accurate and concise record of births, pedigrees and ownership.” Miniature enthusiasts, owners and breeders were encouraged to become active members of the ASPC as it was the parent organization and would be the administrator of the AMHR. Early in 1972, MINI PONY TONY, 29” (#001P) was the first AMHR horse to be registered.

The general impression of an American Miniature Horse should be that of a small, sound well-balanced equine, exhibiting strength, agility and alertness. The disposition should be eager, willing to please and friendly. The conformation, head and legs of a good miniature should beas free of faults as any larger-sized breed of horses and ponies. Legs must be straight and teeth meet evenly.

Miniatures come in nearly every color known to the equine world, with any coat color, eye color and/or marking pattern being acceptable for showing and breeding. “A” division miniatures must be 34” and under and “B” division miniatures must be over 34”, up to and including 38”.
Miniatures are shown throughout the country in breed and performance classes. Breed classes are divided by ages, sex, heights and color, and performance classes include pleasure driving, hunter, jumper, obstacle in hand and harness, fine harness and costume. There are many classes for amateurs and youth. Even the elderly, physically or mentally challenged may raise, show and enjoy these tiniest of the equine world.
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Data reffer: http://www.runningcreekminis.com/history.html

http://www.amha.org