Marbled Cat Facts This beautiful creation of Nature and evolution most frequently goes by the descriptive common name of the Marbled Cat. Somewhat uncommonly, that’s presently the only globally used general moniker for this intriguing species of wild feline. Within scientific circles, however, it’s better known by its technical title. Like many such, though, it’s […]Read More
Sea Otter
The Sea Otter is a marine mammal native to various coastlines of the northern Pacific Ocean. Adults may weigh as much as 100 lb (45 kg) which makes the Sea Otter the heaviest known members of the weasel family. They remain capable of walking on land but spend virtually all of their time in the water. […]
Flat Headed Cat
Flat Headed Cat Facts The truly remarkable and unique Prionailurus planiceps, also known as the Flat Headed Cat, represents yet another extremely rare variety of wild feline. Consequently, the IUCN currently lists it as Endangered, and habitat loss serves as the primary threat to its existence. Estimates of its current population place the number of […]
Pampas Cat
Pampas Cat Facts The Pampas Cat represents a rather small species of wildcat. The name derives from the fact that it principally inhabits areas of pampas. The small wild feline also currently holds a listing with the IUCN of Near Threatened. Habitat destruction remains considered to be the greatest threat to the survival of this […]
Pantropical Spotted Dolphin
Pantropical Spotted Dolphin Facts The Pantropical Spotted Dolphin lives in every temperate and tropical ocean. The species was once grouped with the Atlantic Spotted Dolphin but now lists as a separate species. Yet this beautiful creature was also once endangered as millions of became snared in tuna nets. Since then, the adoption of dolphin-friendly tuna […]
Fishing Cat
Fishing Cat Facts The Fishing Cat serves as the common name for this species of animal. It remains a medium-sized wildcat, endemic to South Asia and Southeast Asia. Over the course of the last decade, its numbers dwindled dramatically, however. As a result, in 2008 the IUCN classified the Fishing Cat as Endangered, as a […]
North American Beaver
North American Beaver Facts Firstly, the North American Beaver remains one of only two existing species of beaver. Moreover, the other evolved as native to Europe. This remarkable animal also represents the third largest species of rodent on earth. In size, it follows only the capybara and the European Beaver. The fascinating rodent also remains well […]
Meerkat
Meerkat Facts The Meerkat represents a small mammal belonging to the mongoose family. In fact, this adorable creature remains the only member of its genus. The highly gregarious animal commonly lives in colonies, usually known as mobs, of around 20 individuals. Yet sometimes, these colonies number as many as 50 individuals Unlike most burrowing animals, […]
Dusky Dolphin
Dusky Dolphin Facts Despite its seemingly quite common presence, the marvelous Dusky Dolphin remains a bit of a mystery. People see the animal frequently, so experts presume its numbers to be abundant. Yet, no relevant information is available concerning its numbers. Furthermore, it is a protected species but not classified by the IUCN. This occurs […]
Opossum
Opossum Facts Firstly, a total of 103 varieties of the animal known as the Opossum exist. The one pictured here represents the Virginia Opossum. It is native to the Virginia region of the United States, in North America. In addition, it also served as the first of the 103 species to be given the well-known common […]
Ankole-Watusi
Ankole-Watusi Facts Perhaps most notably, the distinctive term of Ankole-Watusi serves as the common name for a very impressive looking type of bovine. This remarkable breed, a species of Sanga cattle, principally remains famous for its gargantuan horns. In the wild, the numbers of the supremely impressive animal declined quite rapidly in the past. As […]