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
Species
Thresher shark
Thresher sharks are large mackerel sharks of the family Alopiidae found in all temperate and tropical oceans of the world; the family contains three extant species, all within the genus Alopias. All three thresher shark species have been listed as vulnerable by the World Conservation Union since 2007 (IUCN).[2] All three are … [Read more...] about Thresher shark
Jacaranda
Jacaranda is a genus of 49 species of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.[1] The generic name is also used as the common name. The species Jacaranda mimosifolia has achieved a cosmopolitan distribution due to introductions, to the extent that it has … [Read more...] about Jacaranda
Coccoloba Gigantifolia: The Amazonian Tree Species with Human-Sized Leaves
Coccoloba gigantifolia, a rare tree species found in the Brazilian Amazon with leaves reaching up to 2.5 meters (8 feet) in length, has finally been identified and named by researchers after more than 35 years since it was first observed. The discovery of its true identity is a significant milestone as it enables the assessment of its conservation status and aids in designing … [Read more...] about Coccoloba Gigantifolia: The Amazonian Tree Species with Human-Sized Leaves