Keep toddlers and children interested by letting them take photos of the animals and finding out something about each one. Taking their toy camera will make them feel grown-up, and stop them getting bored. Later, sticking the developed pics into a scrap book will have the added bonus of keeping them quiet for a good ten minutes. Letting children tick off the animals as they spot them is good fun too.
Here, You will find a list of amazing animals beginning with ‘Y’, 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 ‘Y’.
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We’ve included both individual species whose names begin with Y and well-known groups of animals that begin with Y.
Yak
Type: Mammal
Diet: Herbivore
Size: 2-2.2m (6.5-7.2ft)
Weight: 300-1,000kg (661-2,200lbs)
Top Speed: 40km/h (25mph)
Life Span: 15-20 years
Group: Herd
The yak have very long hair to keep them warm. This is a herd animal found in the mountainous regions of central Asia. It spends a great deal of time on grassy plains in the mountains grazing on grasses, herbs and wild flowers. It belongs to the same cow family as the Asian water buffalo, the African buffalo and the American bison.
Yabby
The yabbies are freshwater crayfish in the genus Cherax. They are found in swamps, streams, reservoirs and a variety of other freshwater habitats throughout much of Australia. Catching yabbies is a popular summer activity in Australia.
Yellow-Eyed Penguin
The yellow-eyed penguin is a flightless bird found in New Zealand. It is the fourth-largest penguin. It has a black back and sides, a white chest, pale yellow eyes and a yellow stripe running from eye to eye around the back of its head.
Yucatan Squirrel
The Yucatan squirrel is a rodent found in the forests of Mexico and Central America. It spends most of its life in the trees, where it forages for nuts and seed. They are able to tolerate a degree of change to its habitat. Its conservation status is Least Concern.
Yellow Mongoose
The yellow mongoose is found in Namibia and South Africa. It has a long body and short legs, giving it a weasel-like appearance. The yellow mongoose has sandy yellow fur. They preys on insects, eggs, and small mammals and reptiles.
We aspire that you enjoyed the visit to the zoo. Visiting makes of fun to learn about various fantastic animals beginning with ‘Y’. 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 !!
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