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
Looking at Mudskipper, one might get the feeling that this is how the first fish who dared to come out of the water looked like many million years ago. They are amphibious fish that have adapted to be able to survive on both land and in water. A fish that can climb trees, how's that
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
The Virginia Opossum also known as the North American Opossum inhabits vast territories in North and South Americas. Interestingly it is the only marsupial (an animal with a pouch) north of Rio Grande. The Opposum originated somewhere in South America and has been spreading north ever since. The name comes from Alonquian language (language spoken
The Sandhill Crane is a long, elegant wader. Just like other cranes, this bird is known for their spectacular mating dances. During this fascinating performance, loud calls, which sound like horn tootles, can be heard. Sandhill Cranes are also incredible fliers, as they have been observed to pass Mount McKinley, which is more than 6000
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
Leopard Seal lives in the freezing Arctic waters, also it can wind up in territories far more to the north like South America, New Zealand and Australia. Leopard seals spend most of the time in the water. Sometimes they abandon water and appear on ice. Leopard Seals are equipped with sharp teeth, which how they
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
From the first glance, the Paradoxical Frog looks like an ordinary frog, but the special thing about this animal is that the tadpoles are almost four times bigger than mature frogs, and they gradually become smaller, as they develop. For a long time the life and habits of this frog were a mystery, because this
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
The Siamese Fighting Fish is one of the most spectacular fish that lives in river basins of Southeastern Asia, from Thailand to Borneo. Although reaching only 60 mm in length, they have an impressive visual appearance, because of the long, colourful fins, that can be in almost any colour, from completely black to bright red.
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
Przewalski’s horse is nowadays the only true wild horse and is considered to be the ancestor of all races of the modern horse. Unfortunately, almost all specimen live in zoos. Many zoos play a vital role in preserving the Przewalski’s horse, breeding them in captivity and then releasing them in the wild. It is estimated
