From a rabbit-like deer to a giraffe-like mammal, this is a list of 10 amazing mammals, scientists considered as ‘living fossils. “Living fossils” are plants or animals that were once known to have been extinct for millions of years. But then, survived the test of time and are now found to be alive. Read on […]
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Bizarre Insects and Arachnids: 30 Surprising and Fascinating Facts
Here’s a long list of the most amusing and awesome insects and arachnids in the world. Insects are the most numerous species of animals in the world. Here’s a long list of the most amusing and awesome insects and arachnids in the world. 1.) Locust photo link Would you believe that there can be up […]
The Carnivores: The World’s Most Fearless yet Graceful Animals – Part One
Carnivores are considered the most fearless and ferocious creatures that humans have ever known. They have the built, power and stamina to lord it over hapless prey. These killing machines are gifted with special sensors, including an acute sense of smell, greater eye vision and ferocious teeth that comes in very handy for the kill. […]
Top 10 Horse Breeds
For countless centuries, man and horses have developed a relationship built on love and necessity. Wild horses are tamed and used as a workhorse in tending agricultural farms, drive carriages and lately as perfect spaces for horse disciplines events. Read on to know more about these gentle creatures and find out what are today’s top […]
Fascinating and Interesting Facts About Tigers
There are nine recognized subspecies of tiger. Of these, the Caspian, Bali and Javan tigers are extinct. There are believed to be only 30-80 of the South China tiger left in the world. The Indian or Bengal tiger is the most numerous, but there are probably no more than 3,000. Read and learn more interesting […]
15 Weird and Fascinating Facts About The Mammals Around The World
Here are some fascinating facts about mammals that you probably don”t know! Read and learn. Fastest-Panting Wild Dog The big-eared Fennec fox (Fennecus zerda) has a novel way of cooling down in its Saharan home. When the temperature reaches 38°C (100°F), it loses heat by panting at a rapid rate of 690 breaths per minute! […]
18 Weird and Most Rarest Reptiles in The World
Reptiles – one of the fierce and most feared creatures in the animal kingdom. But do you know that some of them are gentle animals. Read on to learn more amazing facts about these reptiles. Smallest Chelonian photo link Of all the chelonians-turtles, tortoises and terrapins – the smallest is the Speckled cape tortoise or […]
Unique Relatives of Seven Famous Animals
A compilation of seven unique animals that are seldom mentioned, and always outshone by their more famous, closest relatives. Have fun knowing them. Okapi photo link The Okapi (Okapia johnstoni) is an unusual animal living at high altitudes in the rainforests of Congo, in central Africa. It was only discovered by scientists in 1901. With […]
Philippine Spotted Deer: The World’s Rarest Deer!
The Philippines’ biodiversity is truly amazing that it is haven to some of the world’s smallest faunas and floras as well as home to what many believe as the world’s rarest deer. Read on to learn more about this fascinating animal — the Philippine spotted deer. photo link The Philippine Spotted Deer (Rusa Alfredi) is […]