The baby platypus is a very interesting and unique animal. A baby platypus is also called a puggle, which is a term that is also used for the young of echidnas, another Australian mammal. The baby platypus is born from an egg, but it also suckles on its mother’s milk after it hatches. This makes […]
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Meet the Pom Pom Crab
The Pom Pom Crab, also known as the Soft Coral Crab, is a species of small marine crab that belongs to the family Xanthidae. They are found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, particularly around the coral reefs. One of the most distinctive features of the Pom Pom Crab is the two sea […]
The Cassowary: The Rainforest’s Most Dangerous Bird with Claws of Steel
Deep in the lush rainforests of New Guinea and northeastern Australia, a majestic and mysterious bird roams the underbrush, its vibrant blue and purple neck and head adorned with a helmet-like casque. This is the Cassowary, a flightless marvel of nature that towers over the forest floor, its long, sharp claws glinting in the dappled […]
How Can You Help Prevent the Disappearance of Fireflies
The disappearance of fireflies is thought to be caused by human habitat destruction, increasing light pollution from construction, and increased traffic. However, there are a few things you can do to support the resurgence of fireflies in your region. Since scientists have just recently started researching firefly populations and the available information is still unclear, […]
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Kingfisher’s terrific diving & fishing shots [with videos]
kingfisher, any of about 90 species of birds in three families (Alcedinidae, Halcyonidae, and Cerylidae), noted for their spectacular dives into water. They are worldwide in distribution but are chiefly tropical. They are most famous for diving and hunting fish, and some species do specialise in catching fish, but other species take crustaceans, frogs and other […]
34 Stunning Albino And Leucistic Animals That Exist In The World
Albino and leucistic animals, although they are rare in the wild, have nonetheless been sighted in our oceans swimming among their herd or on land in the vast savannas and forests. These creatures inhabit various ecosystems, while some of them have been born in zoos and sanctuaries. In some cultures, when an albino (or leucistic) […]
Sun-loving Hippo Was Sighted Chilling On Its Back While Seemingly Getting A Tan
The Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), commonly called the hippo, is the third-largest land mammal, after elephants and white rhinos. It is a large semi-aquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa. Although the hippo bears a physical resemblance to pigs and other terrestrial even-toed ungulates, the closest living relatives of the Hippopotamidae are cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises, etc.), […]
Orphaned Rhino Calf And Baby Zebra Form An Unexpected Bond After Being Rescued
In early December 2021, an orphaned baby rhino was found by rangers in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, fighting to survive and with its umbilical cord still attached. The rhino calf, estimated to be less than a day old when it was discovered, was extremely weak and unable to stand. She had to be transported […]
Manja, The Rare Melanistic Serval Cat Roams The Serengeti In Tanzania
Servals are wildcats that usually sport a cheetah-like coat with black spots, bands and stripes. But some dark-furred individuals can occur due to melanism, which is a unique trait carried by a recessive gene that causes excess production of the dark-colored pigment melanin in skin, feathers, and hair. Although serval cats are found in most […]
Playful Baby Rhino Bounces And Skips Along The Road In The South African Bush
The cheerful rhino calf was spotted during a safari tour in St Lucia, South Africa. Bouncing around like any spring lamb (just a lot heavier), the baby rhino went off ahead of his mother’s heavy footsteps. Robyn Bamber, a safari tour guide, managed to capture some amazing photos of the baby animal as it leapt […]