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Animals Beginning with O- With facts and Information! #BlogchatterA2Z

Watching animals and birds in their natural surroundings is a treat to eyes for many. Wildlife lovers might want to get a closer view of animals and birds, but one has to respect the security walls and fences throughout the Zoo.

Here, You will find a list of amazing animals beginning with ‘O’, together with pictures and interesting facts on each animal. Learn about all kinds of different animals. Given below are the animals starting with the letter ‘O’.

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We’ve included both individual species whose names begin with O and well-known groups of animals that begin with O.

Oriole

Type: Bird
Diet: Omnivore
Size: 7 to 8.25 in (18 to 21 cm)
Weight: 1.2 oz (35 g)

The Baltimore oriole is Maryland’s official state bird. They are partially orange, they also have and brownish-olive plumage. They eat common creatures including caterpillars and insects supplemented by fruits and berries. 

Oryx

Diet: Herbivorous/grazer
Size: 47 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 250 to 390 pounds
Lifespan: 20 years
Habitat: Dry plains

The oryx is a large antelope with long, spear-like horns. It is a true desert animal. It has a thick, horse-like neck with a short mane and a compact, muscular body. They were found in all of Africa’s arid regions.

Ocelot

Type: Mammal
Diet: Carnivore
Size: 28 to 35 in (70 to 90 cm)
Weight: 24 to 35 lbs (11 to 16 kg)
Protection status: Endangered
Top Speed: 61km/h (38mph)
Life Span: 10-12 years
Lifestyle: Solitary

The ocelot is a medium sized wildcat. They live under the leafy canopies of South American rain forests. It is a sleek animal with a gorgeous dappled coat. The ocelot hunts a variety of small animals, from small deer and rodents to reptiles and amphibians. 

Osprey

Type: Bird
Diet: Carnivore
Average lifespan in the wild: 30 years
Size: Body, 21 to 23 in (54 to 58 cm); Wingspan, 5 to 6 ft (1.5 to 1.8 m)
Weight: 3.1 to 4.4 lbs (1.4 to 2 kg)

The osprey is one of the most widespread birds of prey and can be found on every continent, except Antarctica. They are found near ponds, rivers, lakes, and coastal waterways around the world. They have gripping pads on their feet to help them pluck fish from the water with their curved claws and carry them for great distances.

Otter

Type: Mammal
Diet: Carnivore
Size: 76-91cm (30-36in)
Weight: 5-15kg (10-30lbs)
Top Speed: 11km/h (7mph)
Life Span: 15-25 years
Lifestyle: Solitary

The otters have short ears, five toes on each foot, a short snout and long, curved nonretractable claws. Their coat is thick and waterproof. The sea otter are from North America. They lives both in water and on land. 

We aspire that you enjoyed the visit to the zoo. Visiting makes of fun to learn about various fantastic animals beginning with ‘O’. We get to know about the taste and habits of various birds and animals. It gave us a better and close-up view of them. 

Stay Tuned for the next amazing zoo animal !!

This segment is part of the #BlogchatterA2Z challenge by Blogchatter

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