Red Pandas
Did you know that the red panda is not actually a panda at all? They are a part of the Arctoidea infraorder, which groups them alongside bears, seals, sea lions, walruses, raccoons, weasels, skunks, otters, and badgers! READ MORE →
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Slender Loris
Slender lorises are small, nocturnal prosimians native to the rainforests of Sri Lanka and Southern India. There are actually two species, the Red Slender Loris (loris tardigradus) and the gray slender loris (loris lydekkerianus), and they are the only members of the genus Loris. There are two subspecies of red slender loris, L. t. tardigradus […]
Armadillo
Armadillos are mammals of the order Cingulata and family Dasypodidae, and are best known for having their very own protective, hard shell armor. With a natural defense system in place, the armadillo has been able to thrive for millions of years and can be found in the western hemisphere, in North, South and Central America. […]
Manatee
The manatee, belongs to the family Trichechidae and is a fully aquatic marine mammal. Sometimes known as sea cows, they make up three of four of the order of Sirenia. The Sirenia currently comprise two distinct families: Dugongidae (the dugong and the now extinct Steller’s sea cow) and Trichechidae. Within the Trichechidae family, there is […]
Erect-Crested Penguin
The erect-crested penguin (Eudyptes sclateri) is one of the species of crested penguin, and is endemic to New Zealand. With a striking look, it has plumes of yellow feathers extending from the bill to the back of the head, as well as black upper parts and white underparts. Little is actually known about the erect-crested […]
Galapagos Killer Whale – The Orca
The orca (Orcinus orca), also known as the killer whale or Galapagos killer whale, also less commonly known as ‘Blackfish’ or ‘Seawolf’, is a member of the infraorder Cetacea and is the largest member of the dolphin family (Delphinidae). It has a black and white patterned body and has been made famous by films such […]
Honey Bee
Honey bees are social insects. Their colonies includes a queen, drones and workers. Honey bees have been producing honey for over 100 million years. Honeybees, also spelt honey bees, are flying insects known as a eusocial insects, meaning they are one of the most socially organized animals on the planet. Known for their distinct black […]
Sand Lizard
The sand lizard (Lacerta agilis) is a small, rare lizard that is found in Europe and Asia. The word “lacerta” derives from Latin meaning lizard, while “agilis” is also Latin, meaning mobile, swift or agile. Sand lizards are the only member of their family and are sometimes called the viviparous lizard. While these lizards are […]
