Chandrashekhar Bhurkunde
Animal
One mysterious component of the environment is the wildlife. Although we know a great deal about the wild, it is still mostly uncharted territory. Individual names and talents set each animal apart from the others. Ten animals whose names begin with the letter "S" are presented to you here.
Siberian tiger
The largest cat in the world is the Siberian tiger. However, poaching and habitat destruction have left this unique behemoth in risk of going extinct, with only a few hundred remaining in the wild.
Sloth
Sloths, lazy tree-dwellers found in Central and South America, are essential to the ecosystems of tropical rainforests. They are slow-moving, leaf-eating, napping creatures that live their entire lives under the canopy of trees.
Snow leopard
Situated in the rocky highlands of Central Asia, the snow leopard is an endangered species that is well-known worldwide for its stunning fur and cunning nature. Snow leopards are sometimes referred to as the "ghost of the mountains" due to their amazing ability to blend into their surroundings.
Starfish
Marine life is, of course, not far behind. Starfish is just one type of seaweed. Not all sea stars have five arms, despite the fact that the five-armed species is the one that most people are familiar with. Certain species, like the sun star, can have up to 40 arms.
Sea turtle
Our ocean waters are home to seven distinct species of sea turtles. These migratory animals live their whole lives in the water, though they do occasionally return ashore to spawn or bask.
Seahorse
Seahorses live best in seagrass beds, mangroves, estuaries, and coral reefs, and they like calm, shallow waters.
Sparrow
Small, brown-grey birds with powerful beaks and short tails, sparrows are well-known for their ability to adapt to urban settings. They are able to identify distinct human beings and respond to known vs unknown individuals in different ways.
Sea otter
Little maritime creatures with thick fur, sea otters are well-known for floating on their backs and breaking open mussels with rocks. Compared to other species, they play a bigger influence in their habitat.
Sable antelope
One of the most striking antelopes in Africa is the sable antelope. Impressive ringed horns that rise vertically and bend backward are a feature shared by males and females alike.
Sloth bear
The IUCN Red List classifies the sloth bear, which is native to the Indian subcontinent, as vulnerable mostly due to habitat loss and degradation.