The Silvery Lutung is a species in the genus Trachypithecus and represents a group of Old World monkeys. Its endemic range consists of two regions: one portion of this range is southern India and Sri Lanka, and the other – much of Southeast Asia. As infants, the fur of this animal typically shows a golden […]
Flemish Giant Rabbit
The Flemish Giant Rabbit remains the largest species of rabbit known to man. These very docile giants have been bred since the early 16th century. This beautiful animal was first bred in Flanders. Originally the practice was for their fur and meat (poor things). Today, however, people primarily breed them as pets and show animals […]
Deathstalker Scorpion
The Deathstalker Scorpion forms a species of scorpion in the Buthidae family. They primarily display various shades of yellow in color. This arachnid exhibits sexual dimorphism, with the males of the species averaging roughly 3 in (7.5 cm) in length. Yet the females average about 4 in (10 cm) in length. The Deathstalker Scorpion inhabits a rather […]
White Spotted Agrias
The White Spotted Agrias is a beautiful species of Lepidoptera. Unlike most butterflies, their colors vary greatly between individuals. There are also numerous subspecies recognized. This lovely insect spends the majority of its sadly brief adult life high in the forest canopy. Due to their natural camouflage, they are typically only visible while feeding. The […]
Regal Moth
The Regal Moth is one of the largest species of Lepidoptera in North America. Their distinctively shaped caterpillar form is popular as the Hickory Horned Devil. In terms of mass, they are the heaviest moth species north of Mexico. This insect is endemic to the deciduous forest regions of the eastern United States. That range extends […]
Spiny Bush Viper
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 have completely different color patterns. While this trait isn’t exclusive to this mammal, it remains quite rare. […]
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 […]
