Numbat
The numbat, also known as the marsupial anteater, is a small, insect-eating marsupial native to Western Australia. It has a distinctive long, narrow snout and a tongue covered in sticky saliva, which it uses to lick up termites and ants. Numbats are active during the day, and they spend most of their time foraging for food. They are endangered due to habitat loss and introduced predators, such as foxes and cats.
Nyala
The nyala is a large, spiral-horned antelope native to Southern Africa. It is known for its striking appearance, with a glossy, reddish-brown coat and long, spiral horns on the males. Nyalas are found in a variety of habitats, including forests, bushveld, and grasslands. They are primarily herbivorous, feeding on leaves, fruits, and grasses. Nyalas are not considered endangered, but they are hunted for their meat and horns.
Nyala
The nyala is a large, spiral-horned antelope native to Southern Africa. It is known for its striking appearance, with a glossy, reddish-brown coat and long, spiral horns on the males. Nyalas are found in a variety of habitats, including forests, bushveld, and grasslands. They are primarily herbivorous, feeding on leaves, fruits, and grasses. Nyalas are not considered endangered, but they are hunted for their meat and horns.
Narwhal
The narwhal is a medium-sized toothed whale found in the Arctic waters of Canada, Greenland, and Russia. It is known for its long, spiraled tusk, which is actually an elongated tooth that grows from the upper jaw of the male narwhal. Narwhals are ice-dependent, meaning they rely on sea ice for various aspects of their lives, including breeding, birthing, and feeding. They are primarily solitary animals, but they can form small groups during certain times of the year. Narwhals are not considered endangered, but they are vulnerable to overhunting and the impacts of climate change.
Nighthawk
The nighthawk is a type of bird in the nightjar family, known for its nocturnal habits and distinctive, hawk-like appearance. There are several species of nighthawks, found in a variety of habitats across the Americas. Nighthawks are insectivorous, feeding on flying insects caught in mid-air. They are known for their aerial displays, which include dives, loops, and wing-clapping. Nighthawks are not considered endangered, but some species have declining populations due to habitat loss and other factors.
Nyctibius
Nyctibius is a genus of birds in the nightjar family, found in Central and South America. There are several species of nyctibius, all of which are known for their nocturnal habits and distinctive, hawk-like appearance. Like other nightjars, nyctibius are insectivorous, feeding on flying insects.
Nautilus
The nautilus is a marine mollusk with a distinctive, coiled shell that is found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. There are several species of nautilus, which are known for their complex, multi-chambered shells and long, tentacles used for grasping and capturing prey. Nautiluses are considered living fossils, as they have remained relatively unchanged for millions of years. They are nocturnal animals, spending the day in the safety of their shells and emerging at night to hunt for food. Nautiluses are not considered endangered, but they are vulnerable to overfishing and habitat loss.