What creature has large eyes, dexterous feet, and is the only venomous primate known to exist??
The slow loris (Nycticebus)!
Warm-blooded animals with hair or fur, most of which give birth to live young.
What creature has large eyes, dexterous feet, and is the only venomous primate known to exist??
The slow loris (Nycticebus)!
What athletic creature can reach speeds of 45mph and cool itself down with large ears – all in a 2.5 kg frame?
The Iberian hare (Lepus granatensis)!
What creature is the world’s smallest ungulate?
The chevrotain!
What unique animal could be a cross between a rabbit, a pig, an opossum, and an anteater?
The aardvark!
What mammal makes a mysterious sound that scientists can’t figure out, can jump straight up to a height eight times their body length, and loves us when we love them?
Felis catus, the mostly tame, sometimes feral, house cat!
What cute creature is an underground architect and an amateur meteorologist?
The Groundhog!
What furry feline has stealthy skills, built-in snow gear, and a surprising screech?
The Canada lynx!
What fascinating feline with unique adaptations roams the aquatic ecosystems of Southeast Asia?
The fishing cat!
Have you ever heard of a squirrel that barks?
Which creature is the largest Asian antelope, considered sacred to some and pest to others?
The Nilgai!
Which creature fights fires, creates wetlands, recharges groundwater, alters landscapes, and is a climate hero?
Beavers!
Which keystone species creates intricate burrows, is aggressive towards its own kind, and hibernates from October to May? The European Hamster! Did you know that there are multiple species of hamster in the wild? I didn’t know this until recently, when I stumbled upon a BBC Earth video of a European Hamster foraging for food…
Which creature enjoys social gatherings, is well adapted to its habitat, and can be very altruistic? The Banded Mongoose is a small mammal with a mass of approximately ≤2kg (or 4 lbs) found in (and indigenous to) various parts of Africa. While most other mongoose species live a solitary life, the banded mongoose is gregarious…