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Marbled Cat Facts Related Articles Marbled Cat Physical Description The stunning Marbled Cat quickly captivates and amazes those fortunate enough to encounter one in the wild. The carnivore typically does so due more to its appearance, though, than its physical measurements. That’s because it’s smaller than many relatives. This tendency further holds true for individuals […]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
Fennec Fox Facts Related Articles Fennec Fox Physical Description The gorgeous Fennec Fox easily captivates most people fortunate enough to encounter it. Unlike some species, however, this occurs more due to its appearance than sheer size. That’s due to the fact that it represents the smallest of all known species of wild canines. It does […]
Scottish Wildcat Facts First of all, the rather surprising Scottish Wildcat holds a very specific claim to fame, in a manner of speaking. That’s because it represents a variety of wild feline that virtually no one outside of its endemic range knows exists. That’s partly due to the fact that it strongly resembles a domestic […]
Goose-Beaked Whale Facts The often-overlooked Goose-Beaked Whale actually represents the most widely distributed of all known varieties of beaked whales. The scientific name of this rather remarkable animal (Ziphius cavirostris) derives from a combination of both Greek and Latin words. The first known description of this species occurred in 1823, by French anatomist Georges Cuvier. […]
Bharal Facts The truly astonishing Bharal lives in an extremely rugged and remote section of Asia. So remote is its habitat range, that few outsiders ever see this amazing creature. Therefore, and quite unfortunately, this animal has been little-studied. The first serious scientific observations of this ruminant did not occur until the year 1973. Previously, […]
Source: http://bit.ly/1Ghfa8m Photographer: Gabriel Barathieu CC License: https://bit.ly/3Clor2a Sperm Whale Facts The Sperm Whale constitutes the largest known species of toothed whale. It seems most numerous around the equator, and at the edges of ice packs in both hemispheres. The Sperm Whale also lives as a migratory cetacean. However, its migratory patterns remain less understood […]
Leopard Seal Facts Related Articles Leopard Seal Physical Description The fabulous Leopard Seal almost immediately grabs the attention of those individuals fortunate enough to view one of these magnificent creatures. Yet, this usually holds true for several reasons. That’s true since their not only beautiful, but also physically large. In this regard, the species additionally […]
North Sulawesi Babirusa Facts Arguably, the North Sulawesi Babirusa has an appearance so distinctive that many consider it to be a prehistoric species. While not truly prehistoric, it does have a long history with humans. Additionally, the upward curving tusks of the males pose a serious problem for them. Due to their growth rate and […]
African Bush Pig Facts The African Bush Pig represents a rather large and powerful member of the wild pig family. Further, it also makes one very intimidating looking animal. This pig also constitutes one of the few animals whose numbers have actually increased over the past few decades. Unfortunately, this primarily occurred as a result […]
Source: https://bit.ly/2o9oMA8 Mara Facts Firstly, the Mara represents a small genus within the cavy family. Currently, we know of only two separate species of this genus still existing. Also, these two related but distinct species have been given the common names of the Chacoan and the Patagonian maras. Genetically, this rather surprising genus also appears […]
Saiga Antelope Facts The Saiga Antelope remains the most distinctive looking species of antelope in the world. This animal evolved a proboscis quite similar to that of a walrus. Sadly, it also holds the classification of Critically Endangered, according to the IUCN. This magnificent animal also once inhabited an enormous portion of the Eurasian steppe. […]
