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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 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
Golden-Handed Tamarin Facts First of all, the stunning Golden-Handed Tamarin, also known as the Midas Tamarin, remains a truly astonishing species. Of further interest to many, this spellbinding creature also classifies as a variety of New World Monkey. Presently, only five recognized families fall into this highly distinctive category. Quite fortunately, its population numbers appear […]
Pink Fairy Armadillo Facts Firstly, the awesome Pink Fairy Armadillo ranks as the smallest of all currently known armadillos. Yet that is not the only claim to fame for this remarkable mammal. Quite unfortunately for Nature lovers, it also remains one of the least well known. In addition, the IUCN originally listed the truly remarkable […]
Maui Dolphin Facts Above all, this remarkably precious creature, the Maui Dolphin, separates itself from others. That holds true because it ranks as both the rarest and smallest of all known subspecies of dolphin. However, both it and a related species share an extremely restricted and specific habitat. However, this fact has the end result […]
Javan Rusa Facts Firstly, it must be noted that the unique and impressive Javan Rusa has an extremely restricted endemic habitat range. However, the actions of mankind have also introduced it into a widespread portion of the Southern Hemisphere. Given its rather limited natural habitat range, as well as other factors, the IUCN has, quite […]
Irrawaddy Dolphin Facts The awesome Irrawaddy Dolphin is a both truly fabulous, and highly distinctive looking cetacean. Sadly, however, the creature also has an extremely disjointed population concentration. Sir Richard Owen first identified this fascinating mammal back in 1866. But, at that time, the amazing creature was believed to be, and thus misidentified as, a […]
Caracal Facts Firstly, while often confused with the Lynx, the rather gorgeous Caracal actually bears a closer relationship to other felines. However, unlike other wild felines, this beautiful animal has, sadly, been tamed and used for hunting for thousands of years. Also setting it apart from related species is the fact that it still, for […]
Vaquita Facts The remarkable Vaquita represents a rather unique member of the family containing porpoises. In addition, in terms of size, it remains the smallest of all ocean-dwelling forms of cetacean. Sadly, it also currently ranks as the most highly endangered type of cetacean known to man. Also, as of March 2018, the known population […]
Bald Uakari Facts Perhaps the most notable thing about the rather astonishing Bald Uakari remains its physical appearance. Due to that characteristic alone, it easily ranks as one of the most distinctive simians known to researchers. Yet, more fascinating facts about the animal remain. First of all, currently, a total of only four known subspecies […]
Polar Bear Facts Firstly, growing to roughly the same size as the Kodiak, the magnificent Polar Bear represents one of the two largest species of bear on earth. It has also, rather understandably, evolved to fill a highly specific ecological niche, given the unique nature of its environment. Also, aside from the native Inuits who have […]
Fennec Fox Facts The amazingly distinctive looking Fennec Fox represents a small variety of fox that evolved as endemic to a moderately restricted, and rather harsh, environment. Its most distinctive feature remains its remarkable oversized ears. In addition to providing it with excellent hearing, these also serve as a means of dissipating heat. It also […]
