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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
White Beaked Dolphin Facts The stunning White Beaked Dolphin was first recognized as separate species in 1846, by the famous taxonomist John Edward Gray. It was also, 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 […]
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 Most notably, the incredible Pangolin remains the only known mammal to have evolved protective scales. Due to the presence of these, people sometimes call it the scaly anteater. The animal also constitutes the only surviving member of a family. In addition, only four known species of this unique creature exist. Sadly, this impressive […]
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 Most notably, 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? The remarkable car also has a highly solitary nature and almost completely […]
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 […]
Reindeer Facts The name Reindeer applies to a variety of deer native to a specific, and rather harsh, section of the world. Interestingly, individuals of this impressive species often vary much more widely in color and size than most animals. In addition to the simple facts of its beauty, one fact sets this creature apart […]
Source: https://bit.ly/2O8Xb0x Photographer: Frank Vassen CC License: https://bit.ly/2DuliCV Lowland Streaked Tenrec Facts The bizarre-looking Lowland Streaked Tenrec forms an extraordinarily unique species of Tenrec. The species has also developed several completely unique attributes Remarkably, it remains the only known mammal to generate sound by stridulation. Mothers use this as a means of communicating with their young. Also, it […]
Chinchilla Facts The rather adorable Chinchilla is a small, crepuscular rodent slightly larger than a squirrel. Sadly, its adorable appearance has also long made it a target for furriers. Though normally calm and placid, if startled, the tiny creature proves to be a very agile jumper and can leap as far as 6 ft (1.8 m). […]
