The fauna consists of more than a million species of animals. They differ from each other in many criteria and are classified into classes, types, families, genera, species and subspecies. However, there are instances when it is difficult to distinguish one from another animal. Below are doubtful cases from non-professionals. Checkout these Similar Animals, which Are often Confused! Guess Who is Who?
1. Cheetah or Leopard?
(Photo by Tambako The Jaguar)
2. Alpaca or llama?
Alpaca or llama 1 (Photo by Tambako The Jaguar)
Alpaca or llama (Photo by Tambako The Jaguar)
3. African elephant and the Asian elephant?
African elephant and the Asian elephant 1 (Photo by Ian White)
African elephant and the Asian elephant (Photo by Ian White)
4. Alligator or a crocodile?
(Photo by Tambako The Jaguar)
(Photo by Tambako The Jaguar)
5. Dolphin or porpoise?
Dolphin or porpoise 1 (Photo by Riccardo Cuppini)
Dolphin or porpoise 2 (Photo by kuriboh)
6. Frog or Toad?
Frog or Toad 1 (Photo by Tambako The Jaguar)
Frog or Toad 2 (Photo by Tony Delgrosso)
7. Lizard or salamander?
Lizard or salamander 1 (Photo by Brian Gratwicke)
Lizard or salamander 2 (Photo by Linda Tanner)
8. Sea lion or seal?
Sea lion or seal 1 (Photo by Airwolfhound)
Sea lion or seal 2 (Photo by Udri)
9. The Donkey or the Mule?
The Donkey or the Mule 1 (Photo by Charles Roffey)
The Donkey or the Mule 2 (Photo by Joe Schneid Louisville, KY)