Known as the Deaths Head monkey, the Squirrel monkeys belong to the family Cebidae. It is a small primate species with its natural habitat in the rainforests of South and Central America. Besides a creepy death mask and false penises on females, this tiny primate can live in troops of 500 individuals. It has several […]
Even though you may think that the opossum is related to rats, you would be very wrong. They are, in fact, marsupials, so they are related to kangaroos and koalas. This means that their young are kept in their mother’s pouch. Opossums are commonly referred to as possums, but they do have one key difference, […]
Overview There are only a few animals on this planet, more impressive than the rhinoceros. With their horned noses, large bodies, immense strength, and thick skin – you could be forgiven for thinking they are some kind of dinosaur! Despite their appearance, most rhino species are pretty laid back. They are rarely aggressive, spending their […]
Overview You’ve heard the saying, “only a mother could love a face like that,” right? That saying applies to the pygmy hippo. As cute as it is, it also contains an element of “ug.” And, of course, everyone thinks it looks like a tiny hippopotamus. That is relatively true if you aren’t looking at them […]
We can find cougars in both North and South America, all the way from Canada down to southern Chile. These big cats, which you may also know as the panther, puma, or mountain lion, are the fourth biggest cat species worldwide, with males weighing up to 72 kilograms. Although I’ve never seen a puma in […]
Overview The giraffe is quite a comical-looking character with its peculiar body shape and characteristics. We don’t want to body shame it, but it is kinda weird looking. Yet, at the same time, it is elegant and goofy, which is why most people love this gorky creature. We will take you through a detailed walk […]
There is no cuter sight than an otter floating around on its back with its little paws folded on its belly. They look like aquatic teddy bears from a distance, but if you get up close, you soon realize not everything about the otter is quite so adorable. Despite that, the demand for pet otters […]
There isn’t a person on this earth who doesn’t recognize those unmistakable black eye patches as belonging to a Giant Panda. The world adores them, and in China, they are even considered a national treasure. But with all this love for giant pandas, why are they still endangered? We look at the bigger picture and […]
The cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal, but their speed hasn’t let them outrun possible extinction. In the wild, cheetah numbers are reducing at rapid speeds, and it’s crucial now more than ever that we protect the few thousand individuals that are left in the wild. This article will cover everything you need to […]
There is something quite spectacular about big cats; the leopard, in particular, has always been one of my favorites. From its beautiful coat to its climbing and hunting abilities, it’s hard not to love this fearsome predator. In this post, we will look further into the leopard, paying special attention to its behavior, characteristics, and […]