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Marbled Cat Facts The Marbled Cat is an extremely reclusive species of small wild cat endemic to a severely restricted range. The IUCN lists this truly amazing rare mammal officially as Vulnerable, pending further evaluation of its numbers. In fact, evidence indicates that fewer than ten thousand individuals may remain surviving, presenting fears of extinction. The primary […]Read More
Tree Kangaroo Facts Firstly, the gorgeous Tree Kangaroo represents a unique genus of kangaroo. Most notably, this remarkable animal actually evolved into a primarily arboreal creature. The majority of known members in this incredible genus remain considered to be threatened with extinction. The principal reasons for this include habitat loss and hunting. Individuals typically remain very slow and clumsy on […]Read More
Bandicoot Facts Firstly, Bandicoot serves as the common name of a group of about 20 species. Further, all of these evolved as small to medium-sized marsupial omnivores. Also, all are endemic to single continent, although the varying species of this animal attain different sizes. However, they are all of comparable sizes with the common […]Read More
Source: http://bit.ly/1OpIHAZ Risso’s Dolphin Facts The adorable Risso’s Dolphin, Grampus griseus, ranks among the largest of all known species of dolphin. However, it has not been widely studied due to its preference for inhabiting deep ocean waters. People once thought this incredible variety of dolphin to be quite rare since they would hardly ever see […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2W8DabN Tibetan Sand Fox Facts The Tibetan Sand Fox evolved as a specialized carnivore. This animal has a skull that displays the most specialized shape for a carnivorous behavior of any known species of true fox. The fox inhabits an extensive, though comparatively harsh, territory range. The IUCN has listed it as a Species of Least Concern, due […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2FQyBx1 Photographer: Robert Pittman Orca Facts The Orca is a species of toothed whale, and many also commonly refer to the species as killer whales. It forms the largest extant species of the oceanic dolphin family. It thus remains regarded as an apex predator in every ocean, much like the Great White Shark. Due to […]
White Beaked Dolphin Facts The White Beaked Dolphin was first recognized as separate species in 1846, by the famous taxonomist John Edward Gray. It was, in fact, one of the first known species in its genus. A great deal of mystery still surrounds this endearing ocean creature, however. Marine biologists know almost nothing about either […]
Source: http://bit.ly/1GxkjO6 Photographer: Ran Kirlian CC License: http://bit.ly/2xLZ0ap Fossa Facts The Fossa constitutes a unique animal. Individuals actually combine many of the physical traits of civets, felines, and mongooses Rather surprisingly, its scientific name means hidden anus (from Greek). Cryptoprocta ferox lives only on the island of Madagascar. It remains secretive by nature and has not been […]
Pangolin Facts The Pangolin remains the only known mammal to have evolved protective scales. Due to these, people sometimes call it the scaly anteater. The animal constitutes the only surviving member of a family. Also, only four known species of this unique creature exist. Sadly, this impressive species now lists as Critically Endangered by the […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2MI63r1 Photo Credit: NOAA Fisheries Ringed Seal Facts The Ringed Seal represents the smallest and perhaps the most adorable of all species of seal. It also ranks as the most numerous of all seals. An exact count of the total population of the various colonies of the Ringed Seal has never proven possible. However, […]
Source: https://bit.ly/2PD5srK Photographer: Alexandre Buisse CC License: https://bit.ly/1p2b8Ke Viscacha Facts The Viscacha represents one of the four extant species in two genera. Though it also bears a resemblance to rabbits, these animals have a closer relationship to the chinchilla. This rather amazing small creature inhabits a particularly restricted, and surprising, habitat range, where few other […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2DOxeyI Photographer: Charles Barilleaux CC License: http://bit.ly/2xQPH8p Black Footed Cat Facts The Black Footed Cat remains one of the smallest known species of a wild feline on earth. Can you believe that this adorable little creature actually ranks as a wildcat? It also has a highly solitary nature and almost completely nocturnal behavior. This animal rarely emerges […]
Snow Leopard Facts Because of its majestic beauty, the gorgeous Snow Leopard is the National Heritage Animal in two countries within its territorial range. As a result, it is afforded a measure of protection. It ranks among the most beautiful of the big cats and is also the least aggressive towards humans. These felines are reportedly easily driven […]
