The pot-bellied pig, also known as the Chinese or Asian pot-bellied pig, is a domesticated breed of pig originating from Vietnam. It has 14 sub-species, that can only be found in the wild in the mountainous regions of Vietnam and Thailand. However, it can now be found all around the world. It is thought that
Red Ovenbird are amazing construction birds, and their name comes from their peculiar nest which looks like a small oven. They are one of the biggest South American bird species, but not much is known about their lifestyle. Red Ovenbirds are also known for their beautiful singing, which can be heard all year round. They
Found in the southern and central regions of the Malay Peninsular (modern day Malaysia and the southern tip of Thailand), the Malayan Tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni) is one of 6 tiger sub-species. At last count, it is estimated that there are currently between 600-800 Malayan Tigers present in the wild, making it the most common
The Four-horned Antelope, also known as Chousinga is a mammal found in open forest areas in India and Nepal. As the name suggests, these antelopes have four horns. Due to their skittish nature, not much is known about their lifestyle and not many scientists have had the opportunity of observing this beautiful animal. Four-horned antelopes
Muntjac, also known as the barking deer is a small species of deer that live in Southern Asia. 15-30 million year old fossils show evidence that they are the largest species of deer still present and that they used to inhabit vast territories all over what is now known as Europe. Currently the Muntjac live
Barbary sheep live in small family herds almost the whole year. Herd usually consist of a male, one or two females and few cubs of different ages. At the end of rain period many small herds combine in one huge group, which rests and searches for food together. The Barbary sheeps are not territorial animals.
Thomson’s gazelle lives in grassy steppes in Tanzania and Kenya, as well as in dry bush stands and thickets of Sudan. Only in exceptional cases can you meet this sociable animal alone. Usually these gazelles live in massive groups of about 700 individuals. Each herd has explicit hierarchy. Oldest male keeps away the young grown-up
Males and females of Alpine Ibex live in separate herds, which are quite large and consist of males or females with cubs. Only very old bucks live alone. They usually live for about 10 to 20 years.Alpine Ibex female horns are not as spectacular as the males' Only during the short period of mating the
Bull Ants, also known as Myrmecia or Bulldog Ants are quick and aggressive predators that attack any creature they come across. These live in colonies, ruled by a queen ant. These small creatures are known for their extreme aggressiveness towards anyone who comes near their nest – they can chase strangers for as far as
South American Bushmaster is the largest venomous snake in America. They live in the tropical forests of Southern and Central America, as well as the island of Trinidad. A legend tells us that the Bushmaster snake would suck out the milk from cows and sleeping women. However, this snake is rather passive and there have
Mountain Hare, also known as tundra hare, or simply the white hare is very well adapted to living in cold regions, far North or high above sea level. This species can survive in a temperature of even minus 40 degrees Celsius. They the far North territories all around the globe and a subspecies of the
Père David’s Deer was saved from extinction thanks to Father Armand David, who took took some specimen from China to Europe at the end of the nineteenth century, saving these deers from dieing out. Currently they live only in zoos and fenced territories, but they originated from the swampy areas of Southern China. Currently, the
The Llama has held great importance for the South American people for centuries. It’s one of the few tamed animals that carry weights. Llamas are members of the camelid family and it is possible that both Llamas and Alpacas evolved from the wild Guanaco, that live in the bushy savannas of South America. Llamas are
A lone Coyote howling at the moon has become a true symbol for West America. In reality, these nocturnal predators are not solitary at all and they often hunt in groups. They inhabit vast territories in North America, from Alaska to Costa Rica and from the Pacific Ocean to the gulf of Saint Lawrence. When
Hamadryas Baboons live in rocky, hilly Ethiopian mountain territories. All baboons, especially the Hamadryas baboons spend more time on the ground than other monkey species. Their extremities are well-built for a lifestyle on the ground, they can run extremely fast. They climb trees, but don’t stand out with good agility. But as they are very
