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Grey Parrots

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The  grey parrot , also known as the  Congo grey parrot ,  Congo African grey parrot,  or  African grey parrot , is an old-world parrot in  the family Psittacidae.  some grey parrots are partly or completely red.   Both sexes appear similar.  The coloration of juveniles is similar to that of adults, but typically their eyes are dark grey to black, in comparison to the yellow irises around the dark pupils of the adult birds.  The grey parrot is native to equatorial Africa, including Angola , Cameroon , the Congo , Gabon , Ivory  Coast , Ghana , Kenya , and Uganda . The species is found inside a range from Kenya to the eastern part of the Ivory Coast.  Current estimates for the global population are uncertain and range from 630,000 to 13 million birds. Populations are decreasing worldwide. 

Fox

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  Foxes  are small to medium-sized, omnivorous  Mammals  belonging to several genera  of the family Canidae  They have a flattened skull, upright triangular ears, a pointed, slightly upturned snout , and a long bushy  tail.  Foxes live on every continent except Antarctica. The most common and widespread species of fox is the Redfox.  Fox species differ in fur color, length, and density. Coat colors range from pearly white to black-and-white to black flecked with white or grey on the underside.  In the wild, the typical lifespan of a fox is one to three years, although individuals may live up to ten years.   several fox species are endangered  in their native environments. Pressures placed on foxes include  h abitat loss  and being hunted for pelts, other trade, or control.