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- Cyclone (6571 bytes)
2: ...ent [[Meteorological phenomenon|meteorological phenomena]] such as [[hurricane|hurricanes]] and [[torn...
6: ...clone is almost invariantly anticlockwise, in the northern hemisphere, and clockwise, in the southern ...
12: ...gion and South East Asia which also affecting the northly parts of Australia.
16: ...ys called by the term [[low-pressure cell]]s in [[North America]], they often form quickly along [[col...
18: ... Rapidly falling [[air pressure]] is very rare or non-existent, even after several days have passed an... - Steppe (1362 bytes)
3: ...such regions, too dry to support a [[forest]] but not so dry as to make it a desert.
6: ...desert south of the [[Ural Mountains]] and to the north and east of the
8: ...tan]], [[Tajikistan]] and [[Afghanistan]]. To the north on the eastern side of the [[Ural Mountains|Ur... - Christmas tree (16574 bytes)
2: ...ion of [[Christmas]], the '''Christmas tree''' is normally an [[evergreen]] [[conifer]] [[tree]] that ...
11: ...19th century, the custom became popular among the nobility and spread to royal courts as far as Russia...
15: ...en [[Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz]], but did not spread much beyond the royal family until the ro...
17: ...o January. In Europe, private Christmas trees are not usually put up until at least the middle of Dece...
19: ...ift from the city of [[Bergen, Norway|Bergen]], [[Norway]] in thanks for the part played by soldiers f... - Alpaca (9975 bytes)
12: ...axobox_section_binomial_parens | color = pink | binomial_name = Lama pacos | author = [[Carolus Linnae...
16: ...amelids, closely related to llamas and guanacos. Known for their soft and luxurious fleece, alpacas ar...
21: ...es. Unlike sheep wool, alpaca fiber contains no lanolin, making it less allergenic.
23: ...s above sea-level, throughout the year. They are not used as beasts of burden like [[llama|llamas]], ...
26: ...m) -- equivalent to three year's growth. However, nowadays the length is little more than about half o... - Bactrian Camel (3003 bytes)
12: {{Taxobox section binomial | color = pink | binomial_name = Camelus bactrianus | author = [[Carolu...
15: ...2002]] the estimated 950 remaining in the wild in northwest [[China]] and [[Mongolia]] were placed on ...
19: Bactrian camels are over 2 meters (7 feet) tall at the hump and weigh in excess of 725 kg (1,600 ...
21: ...and thick leathery pads on the knees and chest, [[nostril]]s that can open and close, ears lined with ...
23: ...aturefeatures/facts/camels.htm]. The Dromedary is taller and faster, with a rider they can maintain 8-9 ... - Red deer (16671 bytes)
13: {{Taxobox section binomial | color = pink | binomial_name = Cervus elaphus | author = [[Carolus Li...
17: ...aphus''), known as '''elk''' or '''wapiti''' in [[North America]], are the second largest [[deer]] (ce...
19: ...often weigh twice as much as females. Wapiti are known for their loud ''bugling'' during the rut. In E...
26: ...han, the [[Russia]]n maral. The American elk terminology is different from the European, as the males ...
33: ...in Britain. The primary predators of adult elk in North America are [[mountain lion]]s, [[wolf|wolves]... - Arctic fox (3697 bytes)
12: ...axobox_section_binomial_parens | color = pink | binomial_name = Alopex lagopus | author = [[Carolus Li...
15: ...[fox]] native to cold [[Arctic]] regions of the [[Northern Hemisphere]]. Although some authorities hav...
20: ... not including a 30-cm tail. They are 20 to 30 cm tall at the shoulder, and usually weigh from 3 to 6 [[...
22: ...mal's feet. The hair helps reduce heat loss into snow and ice, and it improves [[traction]].
25: ...snow den and are relatively helpless. When their normal prey is scarce, Arctic foxes scavenge the lef... - Tick (8099 bytes)
26: Ticks are often found in tall [[grass]], where they will rest themselves at the...
30: ...dog]] tick, is perhaps the most well-known of the North American hard ticks.
31: ... to the eastern part of [[North America]] and is known for spreading Lyme disease.
38: ...lated western black-legged tick, are the primary known transmitters of Lyme disease in the United Stat...
40: ...e [[larva]], [[nymph]] and [[adult]]. In both the northeastern and mid-western U.S., where Lyme diseas... - Akita Inu (3313 bytes)
6: |[[Image:Akita Inu Daichi1.jpg|200px|thumb|none|A white Akita Inu]]
26: |[[F餩ration Cynologique Internationale|FCI]]: ||Group 5 Section 5
38: |[[United Kennel Club|UKC]]: || Northern Breeds
44: .../br601.html NZKC], [http://www.ukcdogs.com/breeds/northernbreeds/akita.std.shtml UKC]
49: A fully grown male adult can be over three feet tall at the shoulders. On average a full grown male ca... - Jack Russell Terrier (11452 bytes)
7: <!-- [[Image:imagename.jpg|thumb|250px|none|caption]]-->
25: |[[F餩ration Cynologique Internationale|FCI]]: || Group 3 Section 1...
41: !Notes
46: ... is also known by this name. These four types are not always considered to be separate breeds, definit...
50: ...ches (100 mm) long and is high and upright. When not docked, their tails often have a tight curl. Th... - Koolie (3305 bytes)
22: !Notes
24: |Not currently recognized by<BR>
31: ...type. Koolies are typically slightly longer than tall and resemble a cross between a [[Border Collie]] ...
38: ...d also so that the breed's Australian origins are not confused, the Koolie Club of Australia officiall...
40: ..., no [[breed standard|bench standard]] exists and none is expected in the near future. - Basenji (6939 bytes)
6: |[[Image:Basenji 600.jpg|250px|thumb|none|]]
34: |[[F餩ration Cynologique Internationale|FCI]]: ||Group 5 Section 6
54: .... The basenji is a Congolese hunting dog that has no bark, but an odd yodelling sound. Recent [[DNA an...
61: squinting with a serious look. It is not uncommon for a Basenji to
63: The stare is not meant as an aggressive act; Basenjis feel that t... - Boxer (dog) (3980 bytes)
6: |[[Image:BoxersBrindle9_wb.jpg|thumb|250px|none|Brindle boxers with natural and cropped ears]]
26: |[[F餩ration Cynologique Internationale|FCI]]: ||Group 2 Section 2
50: ...70 lb) and is between 53 and 63 cm (21 to 25 in) tall at the [[withers]].
51: ...the tail and ears remains popular, although it is now prohibited in most European breed standards and ...
56: ...ve a very long pupyhood and adolescence. They are not considered fully mature until age three, one of ... - Bullmastiff (3436 bytes)
6: |[[Image:Bullmastiff 600.jpg|250px|thumb|none|]]
16: |[[F餩ration Cynologique Internationale|FCI]]: ||Group 2 Section 2
40: ...15 to 135 lb (52 to 61 kg), at 30 inches (762 mm) tall, with the bitch 20 to 30 lb (10 to 15 kg) lighter... - Cardigan Welsh Corgi (3156 bytes)
6: |[[Image:Cardigan Welsh Corgi 600.jpg|thumb|none|250px|Brindle and white Cardigan Welsh Corgi]]
20: |[[F餩ration Cynologique Internationale|FCI]]: ||Group 1 Section 1
40: ...596;(r)ˌgi/}}) is one of two [[dog breed]]s known as [[Welsh Corgi]]s that originated in [[Wales]...
43: ...gan is around 10.5 to 12.5 inches (260 to 315 mm) tall at the [[withers]] and weighs from 30 to 38 lb. ... - Smooth Collie (8183 bytes)
6: |[[Image:SmoothCollieTri2 wb.jpg|thumb|250px|none|Tricolor Collie with training [[dumbbell]].]]
24: |[[F餩ration Cynologique Internationale|FCI]]: || Group 1 Section 1...
49: The Smooth Collie is slightly longer than it is tall, with a level back and a deep chest. The features...
56: ...erding instincts than the rough variety, and have noticeably higher energy levels.
62: ... get worse over time. Mildly affected dogs suffer no impairments, and are fine pets or working dogs. - Welsh Corgi (2143 bytes)
6: ...is around 10 to 12 in (250 to 300 mm) tall at the tallest point in the shoulders and weighs approximatel... - Pembroke Welsh Corgi (3752 bytes)
13: |''none''
28: |[[F餩ration Cynologique Internationale|FCI]]: ||Group 1 Section 1
51: ...oke Welsh Corgi''' is one of two [[dog breed]]s known as [[Welsh Corgi]]s that originated in [[Wales]...
54: ...ers]] (tallest point in the shoulders) and weighs no more than 30 lb (15 kg); dogs in peak condition w...
55: ...ortened if need be. Given that some countries are now banning docking, breeders are again attempting t... - English Shepherd (4825 bytes)
28: !Notes
30: |Not currently recognised<br>by other major registrie...
36: ...le and Aussies frequently are. They are generally not square in body like an Aussie. English Shepherds...
39: ...ium sized dog, usually somewhat longer than it is tall. It generally weighs between 40 and 70 pounds and...
41: ...or, black and white, and black and tan. There are no merle English Shepherds. - Greyhound (7556 bytes)
7: |[[Image:Greyhound.jpg|250px|thumb|none|Greyhound]]
25: |[[F餩ration Cynologique Internationale|FCI]]: || Group 10 Section ...
47: ...ir long legs and lanky frames. They are commonly known for their use on the [[race track|racetrack]], ...
51: ...ly 28 to 30 [[inches]] (71-76 [[centimeters|cm]]) tall at the [[withers]] and weigh around 65 to 90 poun...
54: ...e not high-energy dogs. They are sprinters and do not require much exercise once they leave the track....
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