Spiny Bush Viper Facts The small but deadly Spiny Bush Viper has managed to surprise herpetologists. This species of snake has proven to be far more toxic than researchers previously thought. They generally inhabit regions far from humans. As a result, this animal has not been well studied. In addition, they appear to be rather reclusive […]
White Ermine
White Ermine Facts The gorgeous White Ermine presents a few challenges for entomologists since they do not always display the same color patterns. While the wings display a white color in all individuals, the pattern of dots varies. Some individuals display numerous black dots, while others may have no dots at all. This seemingly delicate Lepidoptera […]
Black Lemur
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 of the species display completely different color patterns. While this trait isn’t exclusive to the species, it […]
Minke Whale
Minke Whale Facts Their very size ranks as the most noteworthy fact about the Minke Whale. Only the pygmy right whale attains a smaller average length. The genus also exhibits moderate sexual dimorphism, with the females being larger than the males. While the IUCN does list them on their Red List of Threatened Species, this […]
Kodkod
Kodkod Facts The Kodkod is a wildcat species which surprises many who learn of its existence. That’s because this remarkable animal grows no larger than the average house cat. Many people do not even know of the cat’s existence because the kodkod’s range oh habitation is highly limited and typically remote. This includes rainforests and extreme […]
