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]]>Female Domination
It’s pretty rare for females to be dominant over males in the mammal world, but lemurs are a rare exception to this rule and their societies are mostly ruled by female leaders.
Blue Eyes
Animals with blue eyes are nearly impossible to find, and lemurs just happen to be the only primates known to have blue eyes besides humans.
Self-Medication
Lemurs developed a unique way to self-medicate and deal with unwanted parasites, chewing on millipedes to create an orange-colored substance that can act as a mosquito repellent.
A Capella Singing
Certain species of lemurs have a pretty interesting way of communication, and that’s certainly the case with Indri lemurs. They often sing in sync with each other, and their a capella abilities are a sight to behold.
Stink Fights
Lemurs can’t rely on communication to settle their disputes, so they often resort to “sink fights”, wafting the strong smells into each other’s faces with their tails until one of them backs off.
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]]>The Four Paws sanctuary has several branches around the globe, which house a total of 23 rescue bears. Dushi resides at Bear Sanctuary Müritz in Germany, and she was the last bear to wake up this season after sleeping a few days more than the rest of her furry friends.
Dushi became quite a sensation after winning “March Napness”, but this isn’t the only impressive thing about her. She was brought to the Bear Sanctuary Müritz with bullet fragments in her front legs after living at one of Europe’s worst zoos.
“Though we don’t know for sure, it’s assumed that someone shot her while she was living in the cage. These bullets caused her to lose one of her paws. Miraculously and without proper treatment, she was still able to heal on her own,” reads the Four Paws’ Instagram page.
Those days are long behind her, and Dushi is now a curious and playful bear who enjoys spending her days playing with her friend Rocco and eating her favorite treats, including grapes, apples, and carrots.
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]]>The Pangolin
Imagine a living artichoke crossed with a teddy bear. That’s the pangolin! Covered in tough, overlapping scales, this shy mammal is actually the most trafficked wild animal in the world, due to the (false) belief that its scales hold medicinal properties. Thankfully, conservation efforts are underway to protect these unique creatures.
The Axolotl
Nicknamed the “water puppy” for its resemblance to a permanently gilled amphibian, the axolotl is a real-life Pokemon. Found in the canals of Xochimilco, Mexico, this adorable creature with feathery gills has a remarkable ability to regenerate limbs! Axolotls are unfortunately critically endangered due to habitat loss and water pollution.
The Marbled Polecat
Think ferrets are cute? Then meet their wilder cousin, the marbled polecat. These European carnivores have a black and white spotted coat and a distinctive splash of white on their forehead, making them look like they’re perpetually surprised. Marbled polecats are solitary hunters, spending their nights chasing down insects and rodents.
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]]>In a recent Facebook post, animal organization Raven Ridge Wildlife Center from Washington Boro, Pennsylvania, shared a story about how a woman named Laura helped save a skunk that had its head stuck in a can.
As soon as she noticed the skunk in her driveway, Laura placed a call to Raven Ridge Wildlife Center. Worried that the skunk might get away before the help came, staff told her to try and capture it. Laura obliged, getting creative and trapping the animal in a clothes basket.
After the skunk made its way to Raven Ridge Wildlife Center, the veterinarians sedated it and removed the can. During a checkup, they discovered that the skunk gave birth to babies recently and needed to be reunited with them as soon as possible.
“Laura was more than happy to help, and we quickly got the skunk back to her home the same day she was admitted. As she ran towards the tree line, we knew she knew exactly where she was,” Raven Ridge Wildlife Center wrote in the Facebook post.
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]]>But earlier this month, rangers from Martu organization Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa had the opportunity to come face to face with this elusive mole. One of the rangers even snapped a few photos, which were later shared on the organization’s official Facebook page.
According to the post, this was the second time in six months that Marsupial mole was spotted in Western Australia’s Martu Ngurra region.
“Unlike most burrowing mammals that leave hollow tunnels behind, Kakarratul carve a path and fill it in as they go, squeezing their body forward through the sand. Despite being blind, they expertly navigate the underground and use their calloused nose and forehead as a ram to burrow,” Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa shared.
Marsupial mole spends most of its life underground, reaching depths of eight feet below the surface. It doesn’t need much oxygen and mostly breathes the air that flows between the air grains. Due to its rare sightings, this mole largely remains a mystery for scientists and researchers.
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]]>Cnemaspis vangoghi received its name thanks to its colorful appearance and combination of blue and yellow that resembles the motifs and patterns found in Van Gogh’s masterpiece “Starry Night.” The second species, Cnemapsis sathuragiriensis, was named after Sathuragiri Hills, the region it inhabits.
Thackeray Wildlife Foundation team found the two new gecko species while researching the Western Ghats, a biodiversity hot spot where scientists regularly discover new species, in April 2022. They were initially believed to be specimens of Cnemaspis galaxia, but DNA testing showed that it is a closely related but distinct species. The researchers shared their findings in a recent paper published in ZooKeys journal.
“These species live in low-elevation deciduous forests of Srivilliputhur, adding to the five known endemic vertebrates in the area. The geckos exhibit strong sexual dichromatism, are diurnal (active during the cooler parts of the day), and are commonly found on rocks, buildings, and occasionally trees,” Thackeray Wildlife Foundation shared in a social media post announcing the discovery.
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]]>Their Chubby, Bear-like Appearance
Wombats look like someone asked a child to draw a bear and the result was a compact, fluffy version with a perpetually surprised expression. They have short, stubby legs and a broad, round body covered in thick, soft fur, making them the perfect cuddle companions—if only they were more inclined to human interaction.
They’re Nature’s Engineers
Wombats are extraordinary burrowers. With their strong, clawed paws, they dig extensive networks of tunnels and chambers underground. These burrows are complex, multi-entrance homes that can extend up to 100 meters.
The Famous Wombat Cube Poop
Finally, perhaps one of the most bewildering and oddly charming facts about wombats is their cube-shaped poop. Scientists believe this unique trait helps mark their territory and communicate with other wombats, as the cube shape prevents the droppings from rolling away. It’s a fascinating biological quirk that has intrigued many and somehow manages to make these creatures even more endearing.
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]]>Alicudi has an area of three square miles with 100 people living there. The number of goats, on the other hand, is six times larger than the human population. The goats are now posing a threat to the island’s vegetation while also destroying gardens and entering people’s houses.
In an effort to find a peaceful solution to the problem, Gullo decided to offer the goats for adoption. Anyone who wants to own a goat, farmers, and individuals, can claim one.
“We absolutely do not want to even consider culling the animals, so we are encouraging the idea of giving them away,” said Gullo via Guardian. “Anyone can make a request for a goat, it doesn’t have to be a farmer, and there are no restrictions on numbers.”
The goats were originally brought to the island two decades ago by a farmer. They were later released in the wild under unknown circumstances and have been thriving. Initially, they lived in the area of island’s dormant volcano and didn’t pose trouble to the human residents. However, their increased numbers change that and they might have to find a new home.
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]]>Stella enjoyed being surrounded by animals and nature for as long as he can remember. He was always a huge adventure seeker and finding an animal that perfectly fits into his active lifestyle wasn’t easy – until Njörd walked into his life.
“As a child, I was fascinated by extraordinary stories like The Call of the Wild and White Fang. An inspiring human/animal relationship, huge and wild landscapes. It had a lot of influence in my life and today, through my content, I try to transmit positive emotions and beautiful values,” Stella explained on Instagram.
Stella spends every waking moment hiking, trekking, walking, running, and exploring nature, and he’s not doing it all alone. He has a perfect partner in crime in Njörd, who’s always in the mood to explore beautiful landscapes by his side.
Stella enjoyed his adventures with Njörd so much that he decided to document them and share them with the world. The idea for his hit TikTok and Instagram page @wolf_instinct was born, and he’s now followed by millions of people from all around the world.
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]]>Asiatic lions are one of the endangered species on the verge of extinction because there’s only one place in the world where they can be found in nature. They’re native to India’s Gir National Park and the surrounding areas in the state of Gujarat.
This makes them vulnerable to disease outbreaks and natural disasters, but conservation efforts have been made at several zoos around the world. London Zoo is finally making some progress, after their Asiatic lioness Arya has given birth to three cubs.
“Our cubs are a hugely important addition to the international conservation breeding program for Asiatic lions, and they will help us inspire millions of people to protect wildlife around the world,” reads the zoo’s statement on social media.
The three cubs are currently being left behind the scenes, and Arya is keeping them safe and sound inside their cubbing den. London Zoo announced their birth just last week and introduced them to the world by sharing the footage from inside the den.
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