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Rare creatures, about which little is known
On the planet lives so many different things that we do not even know of many.
Let's look at some of them.
Lamprey
Lamprey are jawless fish type that lives mainly in coastal and fresh waters. The adults are characterized by a gear-mouth funnel. They attach themselves to the fish and suck their blood. Lamprey appeared on Earth 300 million years ago
Red Wolf
Red wolf belongs to the species of canids and he came from South and Southeast Asia. He is closer to the wild dogs live in packs, practicing group hunting. First of all, they prey on medium ungulates, which they tire in long chases. They are afraid of people, even though they are brave enough to attack large and dangerous animals such as wild boar, buffalo and even a tiger.
Babirusa
Babirusa or "pig-deer" is a member of a family of pigs and found only on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, Togiyan, Sula and Buru. Babirusa constantly grind their "horns", because they grow without stopping. If they did not, the horn would grow into the skull and knock him
Pink fairy armadillo
Pink fairy armadillo about 10 centimeters in length. For the second battleship converted into an impregnable fortress. It is a nocturnal animal that lives in burrows and feeds mainly on ants. It uses a large front claws to dig, as he floats bad.
Foss
Voss is the largest mammalian predator on the island of Madagascar. Size she cougar. It has a semi-retractable claws and flexible ankles that allow it to climb up and down trees head up.
Foss
Gerenuk
Gerenuk, also known as the Waller's Gazelle. This kind of long-necked antelope, which can be found in East Africa. Gerenuk with Somali translates as "the giraffe's neck." Gerenuk have a relatively small head relative to their body, and their eyes and ears are very large in proportion. Gerenuk rarely graze, they mainly feed on acacia. In order to reach the highest branches, they often stand on their hind legs.
The naked mole rat
This creature has many features that make it very important for humans. On the one hand it is resistant to cancer. And they live up to 28 years, which is unheard of in mammals of its size. In this case, to look at a naked mole rat absolutely never gets old for these 28 years. He was constantly exploring and trying to use it to find a cure for cancer and the means to stop the aging
Irrawaddy dolphins
These dolphins is one of the species of oceanic dolphins. They can be found near the sea coast and estuaries in Bay of Bengal and South-East Asia. Genetically, the Irrawaddy dolphin is very close to the orca.
Markhor
Markhor - species of wild goat that lives in the northeast of Afghanistan and Pakistan. They have no more than 2,500 individuals. Markhor is a national symbol of Pakistan. By the way, markhor is not so simple. That foam, which is produced during mastication helps people with snakebites.
Yeti crab
Also known as Kivaydae. But as a rule, they are called "Yeti crab," because they are completely white and seem to be very fluffy.
Snub-nosed monkey (or snub-nosed monkey)
Snub-nosed monkeys live in different parts of Asia, and got its name from a short nose and a round face. Snub-nosed monkeys inhabit the mountain forests, and in winter descend. They spend most of their lives in trees and live in flocks of up to 600 individuals. They have a large vocal repertoire, and they love to perform solo.
Maned wolf
Maned wolf - the largest canids mammal in South America, and it looks like a big fox with reddish fur. This mammal lives in open and semi-open spaces. Long legs - a way to adapt to the high grass.
Indian muntjac
It is found in South Asia. It is omnivorous. He ate grass, fruits, sprouts, seeds, eggs, birds and small animals and carrion. If he sees a predator, he barks like a dog. The behavior of males are very similar to dogs. They bite like dogs and fight for territory and females.
Cyphonia Clavata
This kind of wood flies, but most of all it is similar to an ant. In fact, the part that is most similar to an ant - an appendage, which is ready to fly with ease to leave in the event of attack by a predator.
Sunda Colugo
Also known as Sunda Flying Lemur, but in fact it is not a lemur, and he obviously does not fly. Instead, he jumps and plans among the trees. Lives only on the trees, is active at night and feeds it soft parts of plants, such as young leaves, shoots, flowers and fruits. It can be found throughout Southeast Asia, specifically in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore
Tufted deer
Tufted deer has a black bundle of fur on the forehead and pronounced canines. This is a close relative of muntjac, but he lives a little north, mainly in China. This shy, solitary animal.
Raccoon dog
Raccoon dog, or Tanuki is a fundamental view of canids in East Asia. Raccoon dog is so named because of the strong resemblance to a raccoon, to whom she is not related. By the way, they are very good climbers.
Patagonian Mara
Patagonian Mara - is a relatively large rodent lives in some parts of Argentina. This herbivore, which is very similar to the rabbit, but does not have any relationship with him.
Amazon royal flycatcher
Amazon royal flycatcher, as you may guess, is found only in the Amazon. They are very small, and feed on flying insects. For their size they build very large nests of up to two meters in diameter. Nest hanging over the water, and therefore it is not easily predators.
Zebra duiker
Zebra duiker - small antelope from Côte d'Ivoire. They have golden or reddish-brown fur with characteristic zebra stripes. Hence the name. They live in tropical forests and feed on the leaves and fruit
Star-nosed mole
Star-nosed mole - a mole that lives in humid areas in eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. He has 11 pairs of pink fleshy appendages that are used as a sensory organ.
Source: muz4in.net
Let's look at some of them.
Lamprey
Lamprey are jawless fish type that lives mainly in coastal and fresh waters. The adults are characterized by a gear-mouth funnel. They attach themselves to the fish and suck their blood. Lamprey appeared on Earth 300 million years ago
Red Wolf
Red wolf belongs to the species of canids and he came from South and Southeast Asia. He is closer to the wild dogs live in packs, practicing group hunting. First of all, they prey on medium ungulates, which they tire in long chases. They are afraid of people, even though they are brave enough to attack large and dangerous animals such as wild boar, buffalo and even a tiger.
Babirusa
Babirusa or "pig-deer" is a member of a family of pigs and found only on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, Togiyan, Sula and Buru. Babirusa constantly grind their "horns", because they grow without stopping. If they did not, the horn would grow into the skull and knock him
Pink fairy armadillo
Pink fairy armadillo about 10 centimeters in length. For the second battleship converted into an impregnable fortress. It is a nocturnal animal that lives in burrows and feeds mainly on ants. It uses a large front claws to dig, as he floats bad.
Foss
Voss is the largest mammalian predator on the island of Madagascar. Size she cougar. It has a semi-retractable claws and flexible ankles that allow it to climb up and down trees head up.
Foss
Gerenuk
Gerenuk, also known as the Waller's Gazelle. This kind of long-necked antelope, which can be found in East Africa. Gerenuk with Somali translates as "the giraffe's neck." Gerenuk have a relatively small head relative to their body, and their eyes and ears are very large in proportion. Gerenuk rarely graze, they mainly feed on acacia. In order to reach the highest branches, they often stand on their hind legs.
The naked mole rat
This creature has many features that make it very important for humans. On the one hand it is resistant to cancer. And they live up to 28 years, which is unheard of in mammals of its size. In this case, to look at a naked mole rat absolutely never gets old for these 28 years. He was constantly exploring and trying to use it to find a cure for cancer and the means to stop the aging
Irrawaddy dolphins
These dolphins is one of the species of oceanic dolphins. They can be found near the sea coast and estuaries in Bay of Bengal and South-East Asia. Genetically, the Irrawaddy dolphin is very close to the orca.
Markhor
Markhor - species of wild goat that lives in the northeast of Afghanistan and Pakistan. They have no more than 2,500 individuals. Markhor is a national symbol of Pakistan. By the way, markhor is not so simple. That foam, which is produced during mastication helps people with snakebites.
Yeti crab
Also known as Kivaydae. But as a rule, they are called "Yeti crab," because they are completely white and seem to be very fluffy.
Snub-nosed monkey (or snub-nosed monkey)
Snub-nosed monkeys live in different parts of Asia, and got its name from a short nose and a round face. Snub-nosed monkeys inhabit the mountain forests, and in winter descend. They spend most of their lives in trees and live in flocks of up to 600 individuals. They have a large vocal repertoire, and they love to perform solo.
Maned wolf
Maned wolf - the largest canids mammal in South America, and it looks like a big fox with reddish fur. This mammal lives in open and semi-open spaces. Long legs - a way to adapt to the high grass.
Indian muntjac
It is found in South Asia. It is omnivorous. He ate grass, fruits, sprouts, seeds, eggs, birds and small animals and carrion. If he sees a predator, he barks like a dog. The behavior of males are very similar to dogs. They bite like dogs and fight for territory and females.
Cyphonia Clavata
This kind of wood flies, but most of all it is similar to an ant. In fact, the part that is most similar to an ant - an appendage, which is ready to fly with ease to leave in the event of attack by a predator.
Sunda Colugo
Also known as Sunda Flying Lemur, but in fact it is not a lemur, and he obviously does not fly. Instead, he jumps and plans among the trees. Lives only on the trees, is active at night and feeds it soft parts of plants, such as young leaves, shoots, flowers and fruits. It can be found throughout Southeast Asia, specifically in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore
Tufted deer
Tufted deer has a black bundle of fur on the forehead and pronounced canines. This is a close relative of muntjac, but he lives a little north, mainly in China. This shy, solitary animal.
Raccoon dog
Raccoon dog, or Tanuki is a fundamental view of canids in East Asia. Raccoon dog is so named because of the strong resemblance to a raccoon, to whom she is not related. By the way, they are very good climbers.
Patagonian Mara
Patagonian Mara - is a relatively large rodent lives in some parts of Argentina. This herbivore, which is very similar to the rabbit, but does not have any relationship with him.
Amazon royal flycatcher
Amazon royal flycatcher, as you may guess, is found only in the Amazon. They are very small, and feed on flying insects. For their size they build very large nests of up to two meters in diameter. Nest hanging over the water, and therefore it is not easily predators.
Zebra duiker
Zebra duiker - small antelope from Côte d'Ivoire. They have golden or reddish-brown fur with characteristic zebra stripes. Hence the name. They live in tropical forests and feed on the leaves and fruit
Star-nosed mole
Star-nosed mole - a mole that lives in humid areas in eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. He has 11 pairs of pink fleshy appendages that are used as a sensory organ.
Source: muz4in.net
