Valencia Aquarium
(L'Oceanografic)

The Oceanogràfic is the largest complex of its type in Europe and it houses more than 45,000 specimens of 500 different species Continue>
Cetacean Watching on Pride of Bilbao
Take a trip on the Pride of Bilbao and travel through the Bay of Biscay which is one of the best places in the world to view cetaceans. Continue>
South Lakes Wild Animal Park
South Lakes Wild Animal Park has a variety of animals from all over the world and they are kept in an environment as close to their natural habitat as possible. Continue>









A wild zebra shark swims off Thailand
"Virgin Birth" Record Broken
(January 06, 2012) She may be confined to a desert hotel, and far from any males, but a zebra shark named Zebedee is record-breakingly fertile. Read More>
Matilda's Horned Viper
New Horned Viper Species Found
(December 29, 2011) A new snake species, Matilda's Horned Viper regards the camera with a steady stare. Read More>
An adult female jumping spider
Small Spiders Have Big Brains
(December 19, 2011) A new study shows that small spiders can have such huge brains for their body sizes that the organs can spill into the animals' body cavities. Read More>
The Yeti crab Kiwa puravida farms bacteria on its long arms.
"Yeti" Carbs Farm Food on their Own Arms
(December 02, 2011) Scientists say that the "Yeti" crab farms bacteria on its furry arms as it main food source. Read More>
A variety of Polistes fuscatus paper wasp faces.
Wasps Can Recognize Faces
(December 02, 2011) Do you never forget a face? well you have some rather unusual company....the wasp. Read More>
Colourful, ocean-like fish swim in Lake Tanganyika
"Ocean" Creatures in Lake Under Threat
(November 30, 2011) One of the world's largest lakes, Lake Tanganyika, has evolved over time to act more like an ocean, housing colorful animals such as jellyfish in water up to a mile (1.5 kilometers) deep. Read More>
A female Bornean Orangutan and her baby
Hundreds of Orangutans Killed for Meat
(November 15, 2011) Hundreds of bornean orangutans are hunted annually for meat or to eliminate threats to crops in the country's Kalimantan region on the island of Borneo, according to a survey of 7,000 local villagers. Read More>
Hirola
Entire Mammal Genus on Brink of Extinction
(November 10, 2011) Unless a new conservation effort succeeds, for the first time in 75 years an entire mammal genus may become extinct. Read More>
Coyote
Coyote-Wolf Hybrids Spread Across US East
(November 07, 2011) A new study DNA study confirms that hybrid offspring of coyotes and wolves have spread south along the eastern seaboard. Read More>
A reticulated python swallows a mouse
Python Hearts Double in Size
(October 27, 2011) A new study says that fat does a heart good - if you are a python that is! Read More>
Jaguar
Jaguar Pictures: Record Big-Cat Numbers
(October 24, 2011) A jaguar paces in front of a camera trap in the rain forests of Bolivia. It is one of a record nineteen individuals spotted in a recent survey of the country's Madidi National Park. Read More>
A male (top) and female golden orb-weaver in the genus Nephila.
Male Spiders Give "Back Rubs" Seduce Mates
(October 18, 2011) New research has shown that in order to seduce a mate the male golden orb-weaver spider uses a special trick - he gives her a "back rub". Read More>
Red-bellied piranhas
Piranhas Bark - Three Vocalizations Deciphered
(October 12, 2011) Researchers knew picking up red-bellied piranhas, one of the few piranhas dangerous to humans, could prompt croaks from the fish. Read More>
A frightened armadillo leaps into the air
Armadillo Invasion
(October 07, 2011) The midwestern and eastern United States are being invaded by armadillos. They are moving into new territories that were once thought unsuitable for the warm weather creatures. Read More>




Steppe Pika
Royle's Pika
Nubra Pika
Indian Hare
Desert Hare
Daurian Pika
Endangered
Vulnerable
Near Threatened
Least Concern
Hoopoe
Great Hornbill
European Roller
Blue-Crowned Motmot
Belted Kingfisher
Ultramarine Kingfisher
Pied Kingfisher
Moupin Pika
Muli Pika
Koslov's Pika
Glover's Pika
Gaoligong Pika
Black Wildebeest
Extinct
Extinct in the Wild
Critically Endangered
Green Wood Hoopoe
Sulawesi Dwarf Kingfisher
Variable Dwarf Kingfisher
African Dwarf Kingfisher
Red-Bearded Bee-Eater
Black Bee-Eater
European Bee-Eater
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Check out some Amazing Animal Facts or take a look at some really Strange and Unusual Animals

Pygmy Tree Shrew
Pygmy Tree Shrew
Pygmy Tree Shrews can be found in the forests of Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo and some off-shore islands. They are active during the day and they can often be seen up to 20 metres above the ground running along lianas and branches of trees. Continue>
Grevy's Zebra
Grevy's Zebra
Grevy's Zebra can be found on the savannahs and grasslands of northern Kenya and southern Ethiopia. They feed on a variety of grasses, bark, shrubs, roots, leaves, buds and fruits. Continue>
Banteng
Banteng
Banteng can be found in open areas close to dense thickets and forests in south east Asia. They feed on grasses and other vegetation. Continue>
Red Kangaroo
Red Kangaroo
Red Kangaroos inhabit the dry scrub areas and open savannahs of Australia. They live either alone, in small groups or they gather together in larger groups when resources are scarce. Continue>
Fleay's Barred Frog
Fleay's Barred Frog
Fleay's Barred Frogs are found in small pockets of rainforest in eastern Australia. They often hide among leaf litter and vegetation and prefer to live near fast flowing streams. Continue>
Osprey
Osprey
Ospreys are medium/large birds of prey and they are found throughout the world, except in Antarctica. They are brown and white in colour, their underside and head being mostly white, and their upper side being mainly brown. Continue>
Aardwolf
Aardwolf
Aardwolves are found on the open, grassy plains of east and south Africa. They are solitary and they rest in burrows during the day before becoming active at night. Continue>
Black Caiman
Black Caiman
Black Caiman are the largest predator in the Amazon Basin. They have a body length between 4 and 6 m and they have black, scaly skin. Continue>
King Cobra
King Cobra
King Cobras are the largest venomous snakes and they reach lengths between 3 and 5.5 m (9.8 - 18 ft). Their colour can vary depending on their location. Continue>
Bactrian Camel
Bactrian Camel
Bactrian Camels feed on grass, leaves and shrubs and they live in habitats where they have to withstand extremely harsh conditions. Continue>














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