Black Lemur Facts Many find it difficult to believe that these two individuals actually represent the same species, the Black Lemur. Yet they do indeed because this animal displays a marked degree of sexual dimorphism. Males and females have completely different color patterns. While this trait isn’t exclusive to this mammal, it remains quite rare. […]
Lowland Streaked Tenrec
Lowland Streaked Tenrec Facts The bizarre-looking Lowland Streaked Tenrec is an extraordinarily unique species of Tenrec. The species has developed several completely unique attributes. Remarkably, this is the only known mammal to generate sound by stridulation. Mothers use this as a means of communicating with their young. This is the only known species of tenrec to be active […]
Tahina Palm
The remarkable Tahina Palm ranks as a species of palm considered both quite unique and extremely rare. Now that equals a combination deserving of our attention. Botanists recognized one lone example in 2007. To date, we know of fewer than 100 individual surviving members of the family. Of these, only 30 represent mature specimens. The […]
Travellers Palm
The Travellers Palm constitutes a unique type of plant endemic solely to the island of Madagascar. Yet, the problem remains, however, that the species is not even a true palm. They actually represent a member of a flowering plant family. This family also appears closely related to the Bird of Paradise flower. The large and […]
Rosy Periwinkle
The Rosy Periwinkle (what a colorful name) forms a beautiful plant with the botanical version of a split personality. It also holds the distinction of being quite rare and endangered. The plant understandably became quite popular as an ornamental plant. Despite its delicate appearance, however, it remains an extremely hardy species. It grows endemically only […]
