Rock Hyrax : Hyrax Closest Living Relative to the Elephant?

Rock Hyrax, the closest living relative to the elephant?

 The Rock Hyrax Despite the size difference, the Rock Hyrax is the African elephant’s closest living relative, along with sea cows and manatees.  These four mammals are unlike any other mammals and share a few disproportionate physiological similarities in teeth, leg and foot bones, and a few other details. The rock hyrax is so unlike other animals that it … Read more

Fun Facts About the Philippine Tarsier, Those Eyes!

Unique Island Animals : Evolution and Mutation : Fun Facts About the Philippine Tarsier, Those Eyes!

Some Fun Facts About the Philippine Tarsier The Tarsier, pronounced “tar-see-ay,” is an adorable little guy.  Just look at those eyes!  They make me melt with affection.  One of my readers recently asked me if I would do a write up about tarsiers, so I’ve done some research and put together some fun facts about the Philippine … Read more

Indian Dancing Frogs, Dancing Their Way to Extinction

Indian Dancing Frogs

Dancing Frogs of India Fourteen new species of the tiny “Indian Dancing Frogs” have been discovered in the jungles of western India, which more than doubles the number of Indian dancing frogs already known.  The dancing frogs are thus named because of their foot-waving gestures of the males during the mating season.  Published on May … Read more

Himalayan Tahr | Can You Spot the Tahrs in This Video?

The Himalayan tahr is a close relative of the wild goat and sheep. They have specially adapted to life on the rugged mountain slopes of the Himalayas.

Himalayan Tahr Can You Spot the Tahrs in This Video? (Betcha can’t … wait or it!  Wait for it …) The Himalayan tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus) or common tahr is a large ungulate related to the wild goat and the only extant member of the genus Hemitragus.   The Himalayan tahr is native to the Himalayas in southern Tibet, … Read more

Draco Lizard, Is it Really a Flying Lizard?

Draco Lizard, Can this tiny lizard really fly? Find out why, and how, these little dragons can become airborne. Who knew?!

Draco Lizard – the Flying Dragon Draco is a genus of agamid lizards that also are known as flying dragons.  They are arboreal insectivores.  Because of the Draco lizard’s small size, it becomes dangerous to be grounded for any length of time while searching for food, attracting mates, and escaping danger.  Therefore, the Draco Lizard has, over thousands of … Read more