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The Mouse Deer – Exploring the Smallest Hoofed Mammal

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The Mouse Deer, also known as Chevrotain, is a really peculiar little ungulate. Captivating and elusive in equal measure. They belong to two genera 'Tragulus' and 'Moschiola', which are members of the 'Tragulidae' family. This is the only family in the infraorder 'Tragulina', … [Read more...]

Fishing Cat – The Asian Wetlands Feline

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The Fishing Cat is a beautiful and familiar looking cat, with some amazing features that make it an expert in and around water. Known scientifically as 'Prionailurus viverrinus', this intriguing feline is the sole member of its species, and sits within the taxonomical genus of … [Read more...]

The Yak – Gentle Giants Of High Altitudes

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The Yak - also known as the Tartary Ox, in an animal well respected in its native lands. It is a symbol of life in the high-altitude regions of Asia, and an example of resilience in the harsh wild. Domestic Yaks are scientifically known as Bos grunniens. They are one of two … [Read more...]

The Chameleon – Masters Of Adaption

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Chameleons are truly one of the finer examples of the wonder of nature. All chameleons belong within the lineage of the family Chamaeleonidae, and they come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours.Within this family there is one subfamily Brookesiinae and between them both … [Read more...]

Gold, Silver and Blue Monkeys

Genus: Cercopithecus - Silver MonkeySilver Monkeys (Cercopithecus doggetti) are found in Africa, central to southern Asia, Japan, and India. Silver Monkeys inhabit Rain forest, islands, steppes, mountains, and savanna, depending on species. Silver Monkeys are frugivorous and … [Read more...]

Peafowl Peacock

Peafowl Peacock

Peafowl is the term given to two species of bird which are members of the pheasant family. The Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) is a native bird to the Indian subcontinent and the Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus) breeds from east Burma to Java. Males are known as 'Peacocks' and … [Read more...]

Crab Plover

The Crab Plover Bird (Dromas ardeola) is an AfroAsian wading bird which is remarkable for being the only representitive of the 'Dromadidae' family.The Crab Plver's relationship within the Charadriiformes is not clear, however, some have considered the bird to be closely … [Read more...]

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