We sincerely hope that you enjoy this article about 7 Lesser-Known South American Mammals. Obviously, these represent only a portion of the vast array of mammal species native to the region. Many of these those of us not native to the region remain unaware of. But we hope these few whet your appetite to know […]
Culpeo
Culpeo Facts First of all, the short term Culpeo serves as the common name for the remarkable, yet hard to pronounce, Lycalopex culpaeus. This fascinating type of canid also goes by several other names, however. These other names, including the Andean zorro, the Andean Fox, and the zorro culpeo, all remain easier to pronounce than […]
7 Outstanding Flightless Birds of the World
These 7 Outstanding Flightless Birds of the World will amaze you with their variety and fascinating traits. Only a tiny percentage of the various species of birds on earth lack the capacity for flight. So this tiny minority, of which these represent a part, truly stand out from the crowd. So, let your mind take […]
Breathtaking Primates of the World
We hope that you enjoy this article on Breathtaking Primates of the World. As our closest relatives, these magnificent animals continually fascinate us. They exist in seemingly endless varieties and sizes, as well as highly varied habitats. But each and every one remains special in its own right. That’s partly because by observing them we […]
Bald Uakari
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 […]
Earth’s Many Stunning Waterfalls
Earth’s Many Stunning Waterfalls This tribute to Earth’s Many Stunning Waterfalls should come as no surprise to anyone. Water is the source of all life on this planet, and mankind has held a deep fascination with it since time immemorial. This fascination is only increased by the sheer beauty and splendor that Nature creates in […]
7 Bizarre and Unusual Birds
7 Bizarre and Unusual Birds Birds continue to remain among the most abundant and often the most incredible creatures in the world. They can be found virtually everywhere in the world, including some of the most inhospitable environments. Here, we have selected our choices for 7 Bizarre and Unusual Birds. We hope that you […]
Viscacha
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 […]
Chinchilla
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). […]
Andean Mountain Cat
Andean Mountain Cat Facts The Andean Mountain Cat, Leopardus jacobita, is a small species of wildcat. This beautiful animal is also one of only two species of wild felines for which no subspecies have been classically described. The beautiful small cat remains, unfortunately, an extremely rare creature. Estimates place the number of living individuals to be no more than 2,500. […]
