Asian black bear facts, pictures, video and in-depth information. The Asian black bear is found in many parts of Asia. It is a capable climber and spends as much as 50% of its life in the trees. Although primarily herbivorous, it is a large, aggressive animal and can be dangerous to humans.
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Asian black bear. Photo by Guérin Nicolas (messages) (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0]
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Portuguese man o’ war facts, pictures & in-depth information. Despite its appearance, the Portuguese man o’ war is neither a jellyfish nor a single animal. In fact it’s a siphonophore – a floating colony of clones. Let’s discover more about these strange animals …
Lion’s mane jellyfish facts, pictures and information. The lion’s mane jellyfish is one of the longest animals in the world. Its tentacles can be even longer than a blue whale! On this page we’ll learn all about this record-breaking cnidarian …
Rabb’s fringe-limbed treefrog was a large flying frog found in Panama. The species was discovered in 2005. Sadly, Rabb’s fringe-limbed treefrog is now believed to be extinct. The species was last reported in the wild in 2007.
Rabb’s fringe-limbed treefrog was an amazing species in a number of ways: it was able to change its colour; it could glide; and perhaps most remarkable of all, its tadpoles gained nourishment by feeding on their father’s skin – an adaptation not seen in any other frog species!
On this page you can find out about Rabb’s fringe-limbed treefrog, and also discover what led to its (probable) extinction …
Ecnomiohyla rabborum. Photo by Brian Gratwicke from DC, USA [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Hawksbill sea turtle facts, pictures and information.
The hawksbill sea turtle is a critically endangered sea turtle that is found in tropical waters all around the world. It is easily identifiable due to its pointed beak, and the saw-like grooves on the rear edge of its carapace (shell).
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Loggerhead sea turtle facts, pictures and information for kids and adults. The loggerhead sea turtle is the second-largest of the seven species of sea turtle. Although found in many parts of the world, the loggerhead’s conservation status is ‘Vulnerable’. Read on to get the lowdown on this threatened ocean voyager …