Ten species of this ungulate exist in the world today. The mouse deer. Or the pig deer. Or the little goat. Whatever you call the chevrotain, this is a truly distinct (and tiny!) ungulate. With a round, bunny-like body placed atop piglet-like feet, and a face akin to a mouse, the chevrotain may look like a hodgepodge of modern-day species but it's actually quite … [Read more...] about Meet the Chevrotain, the Small and Secretive Mouse Deer
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A Fortunate Meeting: Man Captures the Animal Kingdom’s Most Adorable ‘Florist
“It was really just being at the right place and right time,” says photographer Charles Haupert, who recently had a unique encounter with one of the animal world’s most adorable florists – the American pika. Earlier this month, officials from Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah shared a post highlighting the fascinating behavior of the American pika, a diminutive … [Read more...] about A Fortunate Meeting: Man Captures the Animal Kingdom’s Most Adorable ‘Florist
Meet The World’s Tiniest, Most Magical Deer
Meet the Pudu deer, Bambi’s smaller cousin and the world’s smallest deer. These tiny deers are the size of a small dog, ranging in size from 32 to 44 cm in height, and a maximum of 85 cm in length. They are indigenous to South America, where there are two species: the northern pudu in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and the southern pudu in Chile and Argentina. In Chile, … [Read more...] about Meet The World’s Tiniest, Most Magical Deer
For the First time in History, Rare White Giraffes Have been Seen in Photos
In Kenya, a photograph of an incredibly uncommon white giraffe was taken. The magnificent animal was photographed outside the Ishaqbini Hirola Conservancy in Ijara County on June 30. The giraffe has a rare genetic disease known as leucism, which causes a lack of pigmentation in skin cells, hair, fur, feathers, or scales, resulting in its white appearance. Unlike … [Read more...] about For the First time in History, Rare White Giraffes Have been Seen in Photos
What Do Kea Look Like? A Closer Look at New Zealand’s Unique Alpine Parrot
What Do Kea Look Like? The kea, a parrot native to New Zealand's South Island, possesses several distinctive physical attributes that set it apart from other birds. In this article, we'll explore the unique characteristics of the kea, from its appearance and size to its habitat and breeding habits. Kea's Appearance The kea is a remarkable parrot with an appearance … [Read more...] about What Do Kea Look Like? A Closer Look at New Zealand’s Unique Alpine Parrot