Dwarf Mongoose, also known as Common Dwarf Mongoose, is a small African carnivore belonging to the mongoose family. They are smallest species of mongoose. They live in groups and are usually found near termite grounds.
Helogale Pervula is the scientific name attributed to the Dwarf Mongoose. (more…)
The Hoatzin is a tropical bird species found in the Amazon Forest and Orinoco Delta of South America. Hoatzin is the only species belonging to the “Opisthocomus” genus, which is again the only surviving genus of the “Opisthocomidae” family. There are widespread speculations as to the exact taxonomic status of this family. It is also … Continue reading
Siamang is an arboreal, black furred Gibbon belonging to the Hylobatidae family. It is the only species in the Symphalangus genus. This Gibbon is indigenous to Thailand, Malaysia and Sumatra. It is well-known for its graceful movement despite its large size. Siamang is not a monkey but an Ape. Siamang Scientific Name The scientific name … Continue reading
Reticulated Python is one of the non-venomous python species of the world. It is one of the largest known pythons. It has the name “reticulated” because of its skin pattern. Reticulated Python Scientific Name The scientific name of Reticulated Python is Python reticulatus.
Leafcutter ants are curious little creatures rummaging through the rainforest floors. They are highly social, living in colonies formed of the Queen, workers and soldiers having distinctphysical characteristics and work divisions. Never underestimate them due to their size as they have the power to destroy vast stretches of crops in a day. A number of interesting facts are … Continue reading
Loggerhead Turtles are considered to be largest of all hard-shelled turtles. Interestingly, they are called so due to their massive heads. These reptiles belong to the cheloniidae family and are spread around various ecosystems of the world. Due to recurring threats faced by them, their numbers were sharp declining for which several steps have been … Continue reading
The Giant Armadillo is the largest Armadillo species in the world. Only the extinct species Glyptodonts were larger than them. Giant Armadillo is native to various regions of South America. This species is considered to be vulnerable in almost all the locations where it is found and is protected in many places. Giant Armadillo Scientific … Continue reading
Red Footed Tortoise is a medium sized tortoise species native to various regions of South America. Other names of this species include Savanna Tortoise, Jabuti and Morrocoy. They are a quite popular choice of exotic pet tortoise. However, this is an endangered tortoise species, protected by various wildlife conservation laws. Due to this reason it … Continue reading
Rhampholeon brevicaudatus is a species of chameleon mainly found in different regions of Tanzania. These reptiles are also known as Bearded Pygmy Chameleon or Bearded Leaf Chameleon. The Rhampholeon brevicaudatus has a “beard” below their mouth which distinguishes them from other chameleons in the Rieppeleon genus. Bearded Pygmy Chameleon Scientific Name The Bearded Pygmy Chameleons … Continue reading