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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
Tree Kangaroo Facts The term Tree Kangaroo serves as the collective common name for about 12 separate species in the genus Dendrolagus. The uncertainty about the number of member species arises from differences of opinion regarding classification among scientists. All members of this amazing genus have one outstanding trait in common. The various species in […]Read More
Bandicoot Facts Firstly, the term Bandicoot collectively serves as the common name given to a group of about 20 species. Scientists collectively place these varying species in the Order Peramelemorphia. Further, all of these particular species evolved as small to medium-sized marsupial omnivores. In addition, each of these 20 separate varieties in the fascinating Order […]Read More
Indian Wolf Facts For the moment, the Indian Wolf remains generally considered to be a subspecies of gray wolf. However, recent research indicates that it may represent an entirely separate species. Many experts in the field also believe that it represents the specific species from which modern domesticated canines evolved. While the IUCN does not yet […]
Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat Facts Most notably, the IUCN currently lists the Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat as one of the rarest animals on earth. This extremely remarkable marsupial therefore holds the lamentable status of Critically Endangered. This status currently appears on the organization’s published Red List of Threatened Species. The animal further forms one of only three […]
Yunnan Golden Monkey Facts Firstly, the Yunnan Golden Monkey also bears other common names, including the Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey. This alternate name rather understandably derives from the unique flattened shape of the nose. Most notably, researchers believed this breathtaking primate to be extinct until the year 1962. However, at that time, local residents fortunately rediscovered […]
Red Wolf Facts The Red Wolf remains considered as the 6th rarest creature on earth and the rarest of all known wolves. The IUCN currently lists this beautiful canid as Critically Endangered. By the year 1980, only 20 individuals remained, all in captivity. As a result of a breeding program, it was subsequently reintroduced into the […]
Seychelles Sheath-Tailed Bat Facts Clearly, the distinctly fascinating, albeit comparatively small, Seychelles Sheath-Tailed Bat elegantly proves that physical size remains irrelevant. Sadly, the amazing animal also currently officially ranks as one of the rarest creatures known to science. Bats of all kinds, further classify as mammals placed within the Family Chiroptera. These truly remarkable creatures also […]
Golden Tabby Tiger Facts Though not technically a species in its own right, the beautiful Golden Tabby Tiger currently lists as the third rarest creature on earth. With almost absolute certainty, no survivors exist in the wild and only 30 in captivity. This animal does not technically qualify as a separate species. Instead, it represents […]
Okapi Facts Most notably, the truly remarkable Okapi appears on most lists as the 9th rarest creature on Earth. The animal also, unfortunately, only inhabits a highly specific and limited region. Furthermore, many experts consider the remarkable animal to be what is known as a living fossil. They have this opinion due to the fact […]
Laotian Giant Flying Squirrel Facts Firstly, no living example of the Laotian Giant Flying Squirrel has ever been photographed. Therefore, all images in this article consist of related species used to provide a general idea of the appearance of the animal. This creature also constitutes a recently discovered new species of flying squirrel. An international team […]
Naked Mole Rat Facts Firstly, many people consider the fascinating Naked Mole Rat to be among the least visually appealing creatures on Earth. However, it nevertheless remains a remarkable animal. This is true due to, among other reasons, the fact that it has evolved an unprecedented characteristic. This amazing creature is completely incapable of feeling […]
Ocelot Facts Perhaps most notably, the short term of Ocelot serves as the generally accepted common name of a truly stunning species of wildcat. Despite its size, however, the scientific name for the animal aptly points out its relationship with larger felines. That holds true due to the fact that this name remains the impressive, […]
