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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: https://bit.ly/2BRyNf8 Photo Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters CC License: https://bit.ly/1ryPA8o Malaysian Flying Fox Facts The rather remarkable Malaysian Flying Fox represents a species of megabat endemic to Southeast Asia. It also remains one of the largest known species of bat on earth. Like all fruit bats from the Old World, this impressive creature […]
Source: https://bit.ly/2I1po2x Photo Credit: Whaleopeidia Spade Toothed Whale Facts Firstly, the Spade Toothed Whale remains the rarest and least known large mammal on earth. No records of sightings of this animal exist. Secondly, all photos in this article will, therefore, be of physically similar creatures, just to provide an idea of its appearance. Its numbers […]
Source: https://bit.ly/2OkpAxZ Photographer: Salvatore Cerchio CC License: https://bit.ly/1GZ2EOO Dwarf Fin Whale Facts The Dwarf Fin Whale represents a very small species of whale which scientists only recently identified as a separate species. However, researchers and private citizens alike, have so far found to date only about ten individuals. The rarely seen animal also carries the name […]
Source: http://bit.ly/1r5keIQ Photographer: David M. Jensen Capuchin Facts The Capuchin is a rather small species of New World monkey. There remain two known groups of Capuchin monkey living throughout a moderately large area. The animals were originally given their name due to the supposed resemblance to members of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. This remarkable creature […]
Source: http://bit.ly/1pQ1Lyx Akhal Teke Facts The Akhal Teke is a most distinctive breed of horse that evolved as native to Turkmenistan where the breed has adapted to extremely harsh conditions. This magnificent creature is also ancient and ranks among the oldest of the existing breeds of equines. Currently, only an estimated 6,600 specimens exist today, […]
Source: http://bit.ly/1pvrPgb Photo Credit: indianaturewatch.net Lion Tailed Macaque Facts Firstly, the Lion Tailed Macaque is a rather small species of macaque. The animal also ranks among the rarest and most highly endangered of all primates. Secondly, a recent investigation by the IUCN places its estimated numbers at no more than 3,000 still remaining in the […]
Source: http://bit.ly/29afe1f Steller Sea Lion Facts The Steller Sea Lion ranks as the largest of all forms of eared seals. In fact, among pinnipeds, only the walrus and 2 species of elephant seals grow larger. Further, the IUCN currently lists this magnificent ocean creature as Near Threatened. This sea lion was named in honor of Georg […]
Source: http://bit.ly/1tvaUgI Photographer: Robertpollai Silvery Lutung Facts Firstly, the Silvery Lutung is a remarkable species in the genus Trachypithecus and represents a group of Old World monkeys. Rather surprisingly, as infants, the fur of this animal typically shows a golden yellow in color. The mother of a newborn Silvery Lutung also shares the duties of […]
Source: http://bit.ly/1KiJiTY Quokka Facts Firstly, the Quokka remains a unique animal in the genus Setonix and sits alone in that genus. This small marsupial also remains renowned for its distinctive natural expression. Secondly, the IUCN lists the diminutive creature as Vulnerable. The creature represented one of the first mammals to be seen by Europeans, being spotted […]
Iberian Lynx Facts The Iberian Lynx is a species of wildcat currently only found in a small section of western Europe. The IUCN lists this beautiful animal as Endangered. The primary threats to its existence include habitat loss and a significant reduction of its natural prey. It has a highly specialized diet. It preys almost […]
