» WILD ANIMALS | Learn all about these peculiar species

The wild animals kingdom is made up of numerous species that respond to specific characteristics, and one of the most practical ways to clasify them is under the concepts of domestic animals and wild animals. Next, we will talk about everything related to habitat, food, and characteristics, among other aspects of interest of these cute wild animals. Welcome to the wild world of animals!

What are wild animals? Definition

They are those species of the animal kingdom that live in freedom, whether in an aquatic or terrestrial environment. Wild animals are species that have not been domesticated and therefore remain distant from humans.

While it is true that animals gone wild can be hunted or trapped, this does not make them domesticated animals. They live in areas where they can grow freely, such as forests and jungles, and do not tend to enter cities, as they differ from their natural habitat.

However, there have been cases in which some species have ended up in urbanized areas, and have been captured by the competent authorities, who have taken charge of returning them to their environment.

As we said, these animals live in nature and cannot subsist in another type of biome. Generally, their environment is in the jungle or forest, where these species must remain, using their animal instinct to protect themselves from attack by predators and looking for the food that will allow them to survive.

In the world, countless animal species fall into this category, but some of the best known wild animals are:

We must bear in mind that, at the beginning of time, all animals were wild, even what we know today as domestic animals, including dogs and cats, only that some species have been able to be trained, except for others, such as those mentioned earlier.

Where do Wild Animals live?

Jungle

Concerning the habitat in which wild animals develop, the most common is the jungle. It is an area that helps them to get food due to its humidity. There is a lot of vegetation and different ways to subsist.

Jungle Animals:

Forest

Trees, vegetation, and water predominate in this habitat; different species can reproduce and develop freely.

Wild animals of the forest:

Oceans

The ocean or seas are specific for animals that manage to survive in the water; some species are half aquatic and half terrestrial. Life in the oceans is very wild, and the species that live in it have different abilities to get food and also to escape from being possible prey.

Wild animals of the ocean:

Desert

In this arid environment, it is more difficult to survive. However, there are different wild animals that manage to adapt to the precariousness of this dry climate. Many of them develop different skills that help them stay hydrated despite lack of water and abrupt climate changes.

Desert Animals:

Feeding of wild animals

Their diet will depend on the environment in which they live, as well as on the characteristics and customs of each species. There are omnivorous wild animals, herbivorous and carnivorous.

Omnivorous

They are those that feed on herbs, fruits, and seeds, as well as on products of animal origin, such as meat and insects. Examples are bears and some birds, such as the ostrich, the seagull, and the wild duck among many others.

Herbivorous

They feed only on plants, legumes, seeds, and fruits. Examples are elephants, deer, and hares.

Carnivorous

They are those who feed on insects, on the fresh meat of other animals they hunt, or on carrion. Examples of carnivorous animals include lions, tigers, vultures, and crocodiles.

The difference domestic and wild animals

The main difference between these two groups of animals lies in their ability to adapt to the environment around them.

However, the first thing to bear in mind is that wild animal has a different attitude and a characteristic general appearance, which differs from those presented by domestic animals.

An example of this is the cautious attitude that is appreciated in many species when approaching unknown elements, which represents a mechanism of prevention against possible predators or before inevitable distractions, which may leave them exposed to some potential predator.

On the other hand, domestic animals do not usually show a cautious attitude, at least not at a level as notorious as in the case of wild species, which is because in their environment they are not in contact with possible predators.

Another difference between the two types of animals is physical appearance. Almost all wild animals use their fur and fur to camouflage themselves with nature, stalking prey, hiding from predators, or giving a warning signal that makes them move away.

However, in the case of domestic animals, their appearance has been modified to the point that camouflage is no longer necessary because as we have already mentioned, the environment in which they live does not expose them to contact with potential predators.

What are the characteristics of wild animals?

Wild animals usually live in inhospitable places, such as jungles, caves, and deserts, where people and pets are hardly found.

So precisely, they differ from domestic animals in difficulty they have to be trained, given that they have a highly wild animal instinct, which prevents them from living in captivity.

These animals are characterized by their survival instinct, which leads them to protect themselves from predators and to obtain food by their means.

Contrary to popular belief, not all wild animals are dangerous to humans; in fact, they often only attack when they feel threatened or see their offspring in danger, and rarely choose people as potential prey to feed on.

Discover the ways wild animals survive

As you know, the priority of every animal is to find the food they need to survive, as well as to avoid being devoured by other predators in the food pyramid.

In the environment in which wild animals live, there is danger in every corner, so these species must be agile and very astute, to stay alive.

Now, in order to survive in the wild natural environment, each animal species has acquired instinctive behaviors such as those mentioned below.

HATCH

This is characteristic of birds, which brood the eggs of other birds if their nests are unprotected, thus caring for each other and prevailing species.

HIDE

Once they perceive the danger, some species take the initiative to sneak out and hide to avoid being eaten by predators.

EATING WITHOUT LOOKING STRAIGHT AHEAD

Because the danger is imminent in the jungle, wild animals should always be on the lookout, as a simple distraction can cause them to die. For this reason, some species always feed vigilant, with one of their eyes looking back.

SLEEP ALERTS

As with eating, wild animals cannot be completely unprepared, even when they sleep, because danger lurks everywhere. For this reason, some animals have learned to sleep consciously, in order to react quickly to the slightest noise, in order to preserve their life.

MAKING SOUNDS

One of the survival mechanisms used by many wild animals is the sounds they emit to ward off possible predators. Such is the case of the rattlesnake and other species that, feeling threatened, emit sounds to scare them away.

Now, you know everything about the characteristics and customs of wild animals, an indomitable species, owner of its independence and defender of its habitat with the instinctive purpose of survival.

More information on wild animals

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An animal that lives in a place that is not its habitat is under constant stress. At some point, this will be reflected in their behavior.

However, there are some exotic wild animals that you may have at home. See article: (Wild animals that can be domesticated).

Wild animals images

In this list, you will find a small gallery of pictures of wild creatures.

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Animals in danger of extinction

Without emphasizing man with his poaching, deforestation, and pollution, one of the critical factors in the extinction of these species is climate change. However, the most important factor and even more cruel is that the bad behavior of people is doing much damage to our planet.

Visit our endangered animals section below: