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The black crested gibbon, aka cao-vit gibbon, hails from southwestern China, northwestern Laos, and northern Vietnam. They prefer higher altitudes of up to 7,800 feet. These primates favor semi-evergreen forests, tropical evergreen forests, and deciduous forests in subtropical & mountainous regions. Due to habitat loss and destruction at the hands […]

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The crested ibis, aka Asian crested ibis, Toki, or Japanese crested ibis, was formerly a widespread entity in China, Japan, Korea, Russia, and Taiwan. Due to overhunting for their beautiful plumage, they are now only found in the Shaanxi province of China. There are only an estimated 330 wild individuals […]

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The crested serpent eagle hails from central and southern Asia on down throughout Australasia. They prefer tropical forest habitats. These birds of prey are abundant throughout their ranges and have a stable population. The IUCN lists these cool critters as Least Concern, with their primary threat being that of habitat […]

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The long-crested eagle is named for the feathers on their head that make up their messy looking, yet stylish hairdo. They can be found throughout central and southern Africa. These raptors prefer forest edges and moist habitats near streams, bogs, or rivers. Due to an increasing population and stable numbers, […]

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The crested porcupine, aka African crested porcupine, is the largest known porcupine in the world. They can be found in Italy, North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa. Their preferred habitats are rocky & mountainous regions, croplands, forests, and sandhill deserts. Even though they are poisoned (due to crop damage they can […]

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