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12-10-2021
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Marka Tevdorashvili
The world around us is full of adventures and creatures we have never seen before. It seems incredible that some animals in nature seem so unusual and strange that even our imagination cannot imagine them.
Some of these unknown creatures may even look scary. However, knowing them is crucial to understanding and appreciating our environment and the role they play in a given ecosystem. Read on to learn more about these creatures and the dangers they face every day.
Okapi
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The okapi (also known as the "forest giraffe") is an endangered animal that lives in the rainforest. This mammal resembles zebras and deer. However, it is only a living relative of the giraffe. The okapi prefers a solitary lifestyle and eats a plant-based diet.
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Patagonian Mara
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Patagonian maras look like giant rodents and remain monogamous throughout their lives. Patagonian Maras are very good runners and always travel with a buddy. Male Patagonian Maras are extremely protective of their mates and will attack any predator/rival in an emergency. Patagonian maras are found in central and southern Argentina.
sterneusmol
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Star nose moles may look very strange and even disturbing, but their skills are amazing. Using a star-shaped (hence the name) organ, a star-nosed mole can devour an insect in less than a second. In addition, they are one of only two animals that can smell underwater.
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elephant shrew
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You might think that the elephant shrew is no different from the common mouse, but it is surprisingly related to elephants, aardvarks and manatees. Elephant shrews follow a monogamous lifestyle. However, they do not spend most of their time with their partners. Elephant shrews always know where to find their mate thanks to scent trails.
Bilby
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The bilby (also known as the big bilby) is native to Australia. Bilbies have multiple dens that act as nurseries or hiding places for predators. They are solitary animals. Usually their service life is 6-7 years. The bilby is an endangered mammal. There are only a few hundred bilbies left in Australia.
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Important
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The kudu is also known as the fire horn kudu. It is popular in Turkmenistan and Pakistan. According to local folklore, he has special powers thanks to his horns. Unfortunately, the kudu is on the endangered species list, mainly due to overhunting.
raccoon dog
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Is this a raccoon or a dog? Well, raccoon dogs belong to the canine family. Don't even think about keeping them as pets, though. They are wild animals and cannot be domesticated. Raccoon dogs hibernate in pairs from November to April.
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rode panda
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Due to the disappearance of forests and bamboo, the red panda has become an endangered animal. They use their long, bushy tails for balance, which they use in winter to cover themselves for extra warmth. The red panda is the state animal of the Indian state of Sikkim. There is a winter festival dedicated to it.
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Anteaters are native to Australia. They live in hollow logs or small loans. Their only food source is termites. In the morning, as the ground warms, termites migrate to shallow tunnels underground, where the anteater digs with its claws and catches them with its long tongue.
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water pig
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Capybaras are just as good swimmers as beavers. They are not necessarily dependent on a mate, but sometimes live in groups (up to 40). Although they are considered a species of least concern by the IUCN, the major day-to-day danger they face is that capybaras are hunted for their skin.
Fennec fox
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An unusual feature of the Fennec fox is its huge ears. The size of these ears is related to the fox's ability to find prey beneath the desert sand. The Fennec fox is the lightest of all foxes and can easily hide from predators in the desert.
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Loris
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This nocturnal animal looks cute and innocent, but is actually quite protective of itself. When a slow loris sees a predator, it can stand motionless for quite some time. In addition, it can also produce poison baits, which can cause serious damage to opponents.
Mexican mole lizard
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This unusual five-toed Mexican mole lizard is only found on Mexico's Baja California peninsula. You might ask, "Why does he have limbs?"; the Mexican mole lizard is a burrowing lizard. Therefore, strong limbs are very important in digging purposes.
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Gerenuk
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Hornbuck is found in the Horn of Africa. Its long neck is the result of an adaptation to selective chewing. Monitor lizards are shy, unsociable animals that live among thorny bushes. The semi-private environment allows Gerenuk to be both safe and alone.
Gobi jerboa
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The Gobi jerboa lives in the deserts of Central Asia. To avoid temperature extremes, it digs in every season and hibernates in winter. Although each jerboa lives in its own burrow, they live in groups to keep each other warm during the cold winter.
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Pink Fairy Armadillo
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The pink fairy armadillo, also known as the Pichiciego, is the smallest armadillo at 6 inches (15 cm) in length. Unlike other armadillos, Pichigo uses a shell instead of armor to regulate body temperature. It is nicknamed "Sand Swimmer" because moving underground is the easiest task for Pichigo.
zebraduiker
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This small (40-50 cm in size) animal is a zebra antelope that pursues a solitary lifestyle. But once they mate or raise offspring, male and female zebra antelopes spend most of their time together. They even use their horns to defend their territory when in danger.
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manenwolf
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Although the animal looks more like a large fox, it is in no way related to a fox or even a wolf. It represents a unique species. Maned wolves mark their territory and live in monogamous pairs. Moreover, they love not only meat, but also all kinds of fruits and vegetables.
mier panda
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Surprisingly, panda ants imitate not only the appearance of the panda, but also the name "ant". In fact, it's a wasp, not an ant. Female panda ants are more like ants and can sting quite a bit, so the panda-like appearance can serve as a warning to enemies.
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Indian purple frog
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The Indian purple frog is listed as an endangered species due to deforestation and consumption. Due to its burrowing lifestyle, this frog was only discovered in 2003. Unlike other frogs, it has short legs, so it cannot jump.
Shoebill
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To some, the shoebill may seem like a scary-looking bird with a strange name, but maybe they'll reconsider once they learn that it can eat both large fish and small alligators. Its large mouth is the result of adaptations to catch slippery prey. It does its job successfully.
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saiga-antelope
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The homeland of the saiga is the semi-desert steppes of Central Asia. The oddly shaped nose helps them filter dust during the dry summer months. Saiga antelopes are critically endangered. The horns are of great value in traditional Chinese medicine. In the 1990s, saiga antelope numbers declined dramatically due to overhunting.
Cotimondi
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It is not surprising to discover that the raccoon is related to the raccoon. Raccoons live in groups of 20. This beautiful long tail is not only for beauty, but also for balance when climbing trees.
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lowland striped purslane
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Like other animals in Madagascar, the lowland striped Falkland shark faces several threats to its population, including deforestation. Once in danger, the feather in the neck comes in handy. Purslane can sting their enemies if necessary. In addition, he is very social and lives in family groups.
Sundanese
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The Sunda lemur, also known as the Sunda flying lemur, cannot fly but glides from tree to tree. He lives in the forest and the cubs are carried by the female's belly for 60 days. He looks nimble when moving from tree to tree, but is clumsy on the ground.
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quoll
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This cute looking marsupial is only found in Australia and New Guinea. European settlers called quolls "native cats." However, unlike cats, quolls are nocturnal and sometimes travel long distances for hunting purposes. Unfortunately, quolls are endangered marsupials that face different threats every day.
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There are proboscis monkeys on the island of Borneo. The noses of proboscis monkeys may seem strange to some, but it is surprising that male proboscis monkeys use this organ to attract females. Remarkably, proboscis monkeys are great swimmers and can even swim away from crocodiles.
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hairy deer
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Tuft deer are solitary animals, sometimes found in pairs. It is called "tufted" because of the tuft of hair on the forehead. These mammals are very watchful and will bark and run at will if they are in danger.
snub-nosed monkey
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Golden monkeys (four species in total) are distributed in central and western China and northern Vietnam. Because this monkey lives only in certain types of forests, including montane forests, the loss of forests poses a huge threat to the species.
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albino Chinese soft shell turtle
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The softshell turtle is a popular pet in Italy because of its unusual appearance. However, caring for its habitat will take some time as its soft shells are prone to infection. Although this turtle is 9-10 inches long, you'll need a large 120-gallon tank if you want to keep it as a pet.
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