The five-lined skink, aka blue-tailed skink or red-headed skink, is among the most common lizards in the eastern United States, and is also a native of Canada. Sans some habitat loss, hunting, and trapping, these lizards don’t
The topi (pronounced toh-pee) hails from Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. They prefer semi-deserts, savannas, and floodplains of sub-Saharan Africa. These critters face the threats of
The splendid fairywren, aka blue wren or splendid wren, hails from Australia. Inhabiting primarily arid and semi-arid regions, they can be found dwelling in acacia woodlands, dry forests, savannahs, shrublands, and mallee
The Przewalski’s horse, aka Dzungarian horse, Mongolian wild horse, takh, or takhi, hails from Mongolia. More specifically Takhin Tal Nature Reserve, Khomiin Tal, and the Khustain Nuruu National Park. They prefer semi-desert
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
The carabao, aka kalabaw, kabaw, nuang, or kerbau, hails from all the larger islands of the Philippines. Wild carabaos prefer tropical and subtropical forests as well as wet grassland habitats. They spend the
The striped hyena can be found, in spotty patches, from northern and eastern Africa, to Central Asia, into the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, and also the Caucasus. These critters are often called the scourge
The tamaraw, aka Mindoro dwarf buffalo, hails from the island of Mindoro in the Philippines. These critters are the 2nd-largest native terrestrial mammal in the country. Number 1 is the carabao. Thanks to habitat
The European wildcat can be found throughout western and eastern Europe. They can be spotted in woodlands, grasslands, scrublands, broad-leaved forests, mixed forests, and along riparian habitats. Due to habitat
The resplendent quetzal, aka mgnificent quetzal or resplendent trogon, hails from Chiapas, Mexico to western Panama. They prefer moist rainforests and montane cloud forests. However, they can also be found in open
