Scientists originally thought all giraffes belonged to the same species. But now, genetic analysis has determined that there are actually different species of giraffes. All giraffe species are considered to be vulnerable to extinction. Their long necks allow them to forage at much higher altitudes than most animals; they can be up to 18.7 feet tall! Do you like the color scheme on giraffes?

The snow leopard is easily one of the most magical-looking big cats. From its silvery coat to its soft bluish eyes to its dark-lined rosettes, it's truly unforgettable. Unfortunately, its population has been in decline due to poaching and habitat destruction. Thanks to its unusual beauty, the snow leopard has been featured on several different seals and coats of arms in Asia. At one point, it was even pictured on currency in Kazakhstan. And in some cases, it even is used as a political symbol. Before today's survey, were you familiar with snow leopards?

The Catahoula leopard dog is an American dog breed named after Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It became the state dog of Louisiana in 1979. These medium-sized working/herding dogs can weigh up to 110lbs. Catahoula leopard dogs come in an impressive range of colors. Some of the most striking ones are blue or red merles. They often have blue or green eyes, and many of them have heterochromia (where each eye is a different color). Have you ever seen a Catahoula leopard dog?

Madagascar is full of brilliantly colorful animals. Many are birds and reptiles, but as you can see, the crowned sifaka is one of the island's more colorful mammals. It has a cream-colored body with light brown markings that seem to fade into the rest of the coat. And of course, it has a "crown" of black hair on the head. Would you like to cuddle a crowned sifaka?

The red panda looks a lot different from the giant panda most of us picture when we think of a panda. This animal looks kind of like a mixture of a bear and a red fox. Genetic analysis has shown that it is closely related to skunks, raccoons, and weasels. It is classified as an endangered species, and habitat destruction is one of the major causes of its declining population. Would you visit southwestern China to the eastern Himalayas region to see a red panda in the wild?