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Eurasian Eagle-owl (Wings of the World by Safari Ltd.)

4.3 (8 votes)

Review and images by Suspsy; edited by bmathison1972

The Eurasian eagle owl (Bubo bubo), or simply eagle owl, is one of the two biggest owl species (the other being Blakiston’s fish owl, B. blakistoni). A female, which like all owls, grows larger than the male, can achieve a wingspan of more than six feet and weigh 4.6 kg(10 lbs), close to the size of a golden eagle.

Japanese Giant Salamander (Natural Monuments of Japan by Kaiyodo)

5 (3 votes)

Review and images by Lanthanothus; edited by bmathison1972

Through their long history, the group we accept as amphibians was, and still is, very diverse. Among the many fossils a great number of species grew to sizes that are hardly imaginable for us today. The extinct Prionosuchus grew up to 9 metres, longer than any know specimens of the recent crocodiles.

Kermode Bear (Wild Safari North American Wildlife by Safari Ltd.)

5 (8 votes)

Review and images by Suspsy; edited by bmathison1972

In the lush coastal rainforests of British Columbia, Canada, lives the extremely rare Kermode, spirit, or ghost bear (Ursus americanus kermodei). It is a subspecies of the American black bear in which some individuals are born with creamy white fur due to a recessive gene.

Tsuchinoko (Sofubi Toybox by Kaiyodo)

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5 (3 votes)

Review and images by stargatedalek; edited by bmathison1972

Editor’s Comment: We are posting this in appreciation of April Fool’s Day. However, please note that fantasy creatures in general will not be accepted for potential Blog reviews, except for fun occasions such as this or after Admin/Editor approval.

The Tsuchinoko is a small pit viper native to southern Japan.

Alpine Salamander (NaturimBild.at)

5 (2 votes)

Review and photos by Lanthanotus; edited by bmathison1972

Being new to the blog I decided to go with something very European… [editor’s note: Lanthanotus may be new to the Animal Toy Blog, but he is a regular reviewer for the Dinosaur Toy Blog]

The Alpine Salamander (Salamandra atra) is a livebearing, totally terrestrial species restricted to the Middle-European Alps and parts of the Dinarides.

Wild Boar (Wild Life by Schleich)

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4.6 (11 votes)

Review and images by Suspsy; edited by bmathison1972

The pugnacious wild boar (Sus scrofa) is the most widespread and numerous of the wild pigs, with a natural range spanning most of Europe and Asia. It’s also a destructive invasive species in the Americas and Australia, unfortunately. And just as the grey wolf gave rise to the domestic dog, the wild boar gave rise to the domestic pig, thus making it one of the more significant beasts in human history.

African Leopard, 2007 (Wild Life by Schleich)

3.5 (6 votes)

Review and images by spacelab; edited by bmathison1972

The Leopard. One of the most iconic wild-life animals and without a doubt one of the prettiest predators in the world. A wild cat with beautiful body structure, power and flexibility, that became a cult symbol, having also enormous presence in the pop/rock culture, especially in the 70’s.

Red Fox, 2008 (Wild Safari North American Wildlife by Safari Ltd.)

4 (4 votes)

Review and images by Suspsy; edited by bmathison1972

What it lacks in size and strength, the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) more than makes up for in cunning and versatility. It is one of the most widespread of all canids, occurring naturally throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, and as an invasive species in Australia.

Red Kangaroo, female with joey (Wild Life by Schleich)

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5 (4 votes)

Review and photos by Suspsy; edited by bmathison1972

Kangaroo reproduction is truly astounding. A mother gives birth after only 33 days of gestation, upon which the jellybean-sized, underdeveloped neonate crawls blindly from the vagina to the pouch. Once inside, it latches on to a teat and continues to grow until it is finally ready to leave the pouch for good after about 235 days.

Tasmanian Devil (Wildlife by CollectA)

5 (4 votes)

Review and photographs by Suspsy; edited by bmathison1972

Contrary to what was shown in Looney Toons, a Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) doesn’t have brown fur, doesn’t have a short muzzle or tufts of fur resembling horns, doesn’t walk upright, and doesn’t travel around by spinning rapidly like a tornado.

Wombat (Wildlife by CollectA)

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5 (6 votes)

Review and photographs by Suspsy; edited by bmathison1972

Along with kangaroos, koalas, and dingos, wombats are some of the most familiar and famous Australian animals. While they may look cute and round and harmless, they are not helpless when it comes to defending themselves. When confronted by a predator, a wombat will dash into its burrow and use its tough, round rear end to block the tunnel.

Asian Elephant, cow and calf 2017 (Wild Life by Schleich)

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4.5 (11 votes)

Review and photographs by Suspsy; edited by bmathison1972

The magnificent Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) is the second biggest of the three extant species of pachyderm, the second biggest land animal in the world, and the biggest land animal in all of Asia. It can be distinguished from its two African cousins largely by its domed cranium, smaller ears, and rounded back.

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