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 within 10 recognized genera found on every
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The banteng, aka Bali cattle or tembadau, is a bovine that looks much like a domestic cow. They can be found throughout southeast Asia. These critters prefer dry and open deciduous forests with plenty of grassy vegetation
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 Bald islands. There is also a population in Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve. When first discovered by European […]
The Asiatic black bear, aka Asian Black Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, and the Tibetan Black Bear, is a medium sized bear that hails from western, central, eastern, and southern Asia. They prefer low altitude subtropical, tropical, deciduous, and temperate forests. These bears are 1 of 8 known true bear species […]
Say hello to the okapi (pronounced oh-COP-ee). It’s the only known relative of the giraffe. They can be found in the northern, central, and eastern parts of Africa’s Congo region. They like the wet and thick vegetation of the rainforest. These beautiful beasts’ numbers have fallen dramatically since the 20th
The harp seal or saddleback seal calls the north Atlantic and Arctic Oceans its home, spending long bouts of time following oceanic pack ice. These social “true seals” can be found in pods of dozens up to hundreds. They get their name from the harp-shaped markings on their back, although […]
The spinner dolphin, aka long-snouted dolphin, loves the open ocean. They only venture into shallow water to rest and to look for food. These sea mammals prefer both tropical and subtropical oceans throughout the world. However, they can also be seen in warm temperate waters. These playful dolphins
There are 2 known species of pilot whale, the long-finned and the short-finned. Pilot whales are part of the dolphin family. These beautiful animals are hunted for their oil, meat, and bones. They sometimes beach themselves due to parasitic infections in their brains and changes in the earth’s magnetic field. […]
The oceans of the world provide sanctuary to nearly 90 known species of dolphins, porpoises, and whales; including the giant sperm whale. Their name comes from the spermaceti organ (contains a waxy liquid called spermaceti and is used in the production of sound) which is located in its oversized head
The narwhal is as strange as it is fascinating. With their long tusk that sticks out from the front of their head they roam the Arctic waters in search of food and companionship. A little known fact is that some narwhals actually have 2 tusks, but this is typically a […]