Jaguarundi Facts, Pictures & Information for Kids & Adults: Discover a Secretive Rainforest Cat

jaguarundi facts

The jaguarundi is a secretive wild cat found mainly in South America (although the species is also present in parts of southern North America). It has a long body and short-ish legs, and appears in two main colors: either deep red or dark brown / black.

This page contains jaguarundi facts, pictures and information. Let’s find out more about this rainforest feline…

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California Sea Lion Facts, Pictures, Video & Information. Discover An Intelligent American Marine Mammal

California Sea Lion Facts

California sea lion facts, pictures & information.

Meet the California Sea Lion: Introduction

The California sea lion is a marine mammal found along the west coast of North America. A familiar animal from circuses and zoos, the species is known for its dog-like barking call, expert swimming ability and high intelligence.

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Red Wolf Facts & Pictures, Critically Endangered Mammal, Complete Guide

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The red wolf is a critically endangered North American mammal. Midway in size between a grey wolf and a coyote, the species gets its name from the characteristic red tinge of its coat.

In 1980 the red wolf was declared to be extinct in the wild. A re-introduction program was established in North Carolina. Although initially successful, the re-introduced population is now struggling; today only around 40 red wolves exist in the wild.

There is much argument over whether or not the red wolf is actually a separate species rather than either a grey wolf / coyote hybrid or a subspecies of grey wolf.

Let’s find out more about this beautiful – and controversial – animal.

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Red Panda Facts, Pictures & Information: Discover An Endangered Asian Mammal With A Misleading Name!

red panda face

Red panda facts, pictures and information. You might think that, due to its name, the red panda is related to the giant panda … but you’d be wrong! In fact, this cute, cat-sized Asian mammal isn’t a bear at all, and is more closely related to animals such as badgers, skunks and raccoons.

Sadly, due to poaching and habitat loss, the red panda has become endangered. Even the most optimistic estimates put its wild population at around 20,000 individuals.

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North Sulawesi Babirusa Facts, Pictures & Information: Discover A Fascinating Rainforest Pig With Incredible Curved Tusks

North Sulawesi babirusa facts, pictures & information. The North Sulawesi babirusa looks like a cross between a pig and a deer. In fact, that’s exactly what its name means in Indonesian: babi meaning ‘pig’ and rusa meaning ‘deer’. The animal’s deer-like ‘horns’ aren’t horns at all; they’re elongated teeth that have grown straight though the babirusa’s nose.

North sulawesi babirusa facts
By Masteraah at German Wikipedia (Own work) [CC BY-SA 2.0 de], via Wikimedia Commons

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Amazon River Dolphin Facts, Pictures & Information: Discover an Amazing Rainforest Mammal

Amazon river dolphin facts

Amazon river dolphin facts, pictures and information. Not all of the Amazon rainforest’s animals live in or among the trees. The Amazon River itself provides a huge and varied habitat for a vast number of animals. One of the most amazing animals of the region makes its home in the river and its many tributaries. Let’s meet the Amazon river dolphin…

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