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It refers to a mammal classified as a subspecies of the wolf, an animal domesticated by humans approximately 15,000 years ago. While genetically and taxonomically very closely related to the wolf, it is an existence that has come to possess a wide variety of appearances and characteristics through selective breeding.

A general term for mammals belonging to the family Ursidae of the order Carnivora. There are 8 species worldwide, and in Japan, the brown bear and the Asian black bear inhabit. They are omnivorous animals (some leaning towards carnivorous) that have adapted to their environments with diverse ecologies, and are mammals that also play a role as "ecosystem engineers," having a significant impact on the ecosystem.

An animal classified in the order Carnivora, family Felidae, genus Felis, generally referring to the domesticated house cat. It is a carnivorous animal possessing excellent hunting instincts, flexibility, hearing, and vision, and is a relative of lions and tigers. While loved worldwide as a companion animal living with people, it can also affect the ecosystem if it becomes feral.

It is a large primate inhabiting the forests of Africa and is one of the closest living relatives to humans. There are two species, the western gorilla and the eastern gorilla, each with its own subspecies. Belonging to the Hominidae family, they possess massive bodies and intelligence, are highly sensitive and social, and are a species on the verge of extinction.

Native to South America, it is the largest extant rodent mammal and a member of the Caviidae family, related to guinea pigs. Living near water, they are excellent swimmers with webbed feet, herbivorous, live in herds, and are animals whose name implies "water pig," possessing an excellent immune system despite their laid-back appearance.

A general term for animals belonging to the family Leporidae in the order Lagomorpha, class Mammalia. In a broad sense, it includes the family Ochotonidae (pikas), but generally refers to ground-dwelling Leporidae. Specifically, the domesticated European rabbit is a mammal characterized by double incisors in the upper jaw and a body structure that efficiently digests fiber as a herbivore.

Animals classified under the class Mammalia, order Artiodactyla, family Bovidae, and genus Bos, referring to the species domesticated from wild aurochs. They are ruminants with four stomachs (the first stomach, or rumen, is particularly enormous), characterized by a digestive system that relies on microorganisms to digest food.

A general term for large, carnivorous, amphibious reptiles belonging to the order Crocodilia. They are divided into three families: Alligatoridae, Crocodylidae, and Gavialidae, and form an evolutionary group close to dinosaurs and most closely related to birds. Their characteristics include a body shape adapted to aquatic life, high intelligence and sociality, and the fact that they are oviparous and raise their young. They reign as apex predators in the ecosystem.

A general term for birds classified in the family Anatidae of the order Anseriformes that are generally smaller and have shorter necks than geese or swans. It is not a strictly defined group in taxonomy, but is used as a collective term for various species included in the family Anatidae.

The hippopotamus is a large herbivorous mammal classified in the order Artiodactyla, family Hippopotamidae, and genus Hippopotamus. Biologically, it is known as an animal with a very unique ecology, adapted to life in water while being a terrestrial animal.

It is a flightless, nocturnal parrot endemic to New Zealand, also known as the world's heaviest parrot. Characterized by its green body, owl-like face, unique courtship behavior (lekking), and long lifespan (over 50 years), it is a rare species on the verge of extinction due to the increase of introduced predators.

Although it is a general term for the order Primates including humans, it generally refers to tailed primates, excluding apes and humans. Specifically, they are divided into primitive prosimians and more evolved simians, with simians further classified into New World monkeys (platyrrhines) and Old World monkeys (catarrhines).

Native to Africa, this is the world's largest bird belonging to the flightless birds (ratites). Instead of flying, it uses its powerful legs to run at speeds of over 70 km/h. While primarily herbivorous, it is omnivorous, lays massive eggs, and is a bird that has undergone a unique evolution, with its remarkable immunity (ostrich antibodies) attracting attention. By the way, they are quite stupid.

They belong to the order Sphenisciformes and family Spheniscidae, inhabiting mainly the Southern Hemisphere. Their characteristics include flightless wings (flippers), a large amount of subcutaneous fat, a posture that looks like upright bipedal walking, and an ecology where fish are the staple food. While often found in the cold regions around Antarctica, depending on the species, they also live in warm regions, and diverse species exist.

A general term for fish belonging to the class Chondrichthyes, subclass Elasmobranchii. They are characterized by skeletons made of cartilage and gills that open on the sides of their bodies. Rays are also cartilaginous fish, but they are distinguished by having gills that open on the ventral side. Diverse species inhabit the world; most are carnivorous and play an important role as apex predators in the ecosystem.

Belonging to the order Carnivora and the family Canidae, it is the ancestor of the dog and is a social wild animal that lives in packs. It is the largest of the extant canids, possesses physical characteristics and high communication skills for systematically hunting large mammals, and inhabits forests and other areas in the Northern Hemisphere.