Contrary to popular belief, the pygmy hippopotamus is not a mini version of the common hippo. Even though they are distant cousins, the pygmy hippos differ in several aspects
The saola (pronounced: sow-la), aka siola, spindlehorn, Vu Quang ox, Asian unicorn, or the Vu Quang bovid, was recently discovered in 1992. They can be found in mountainous, forested regions
The greater kudu is 1 of 2 subspecies: the greater and lesser. These critters sport the longest horns of all the antelope species. They are found in South Africa
Soft, cuddly, typically quiet, and unfortunately in big demand in April, the rabbit has been entwined in our culture, the world over, for centuries. There are 29 known species of rabbits
The Siberian weasel, aka yellow weasel, Siberian mountain weasel, Himalayan weasel or Kolinsky, are widespread throughout the mountains, tundra, and forested regions of central, east
The banteng, aka Bali cattle or tembadau, is a bovine that looks much like a domestic cow. They can be found throughout southeast Asia
Native to Australia and about the size of a large house cat, it’s the quokka. Quokkas are marsupials, like kangaroos, wallabies, and wombats; to name a few. They hail from Rottnest and
1 of the smallest of Africa’s wild cats and definitely the most deadly, it’s the black-footed cat. These highly attuned predators have a knack for being lethal and are the most
In the 20th century, populations of the black rhinoceros declined exponentially, due to over-hunting and poaching for their horns. There were 8 subspecies of black rhino. 4 are now extinct
The Malayan porcupine can be found in South and Southeast Asia. There are 3 known subspecies of this porcupine recognized. Like many other porcupines, they prefer various forest
