Meet the Camels: Exploring the Three Types of Camelids
When you think of camels, the image that likely comes to mind is a tall, humped creature crossing a desert under the hot sun. But did you know that there…
What Is a Tanuki? Meet the Japanese Raccoon Dog
Tanuki: Japan’s Trickster Spirit of the Forest In the heart of Japanese folklore lives a curious creature both real and mythical—the tanuki, also known as the Japanese raccoon dog. With…
Meet the Serval
Spotlight on Servals: Africa’s Sleek and Stealthy Hunters When it comes to wild cats, lions and leopards usually steal the show—but there’s another feline prowling the African savannas that deserves…
River Otters vs Sea Otters: What’s the Difference?
Otters are undeniably some of the most charismatic creatures in the animal kingdom. But not all otters are the same. Two of the most well-known species—river otters and sea otters—share…
Meet the Marten
Mysterious and Agile: Exploring the World of Martens When we think of forest-dwelling predators, wolves or owls might come to mind—but hidden among the trees, elusive and swift, is another…
Meet the Dhole
Dholes: Asia’s Elusive Wild Dogs The dhole (Cuon alpinus), also known as the Asiatic wild dog or whistling dog, is one of the most fascinating and underappreciated predators in the…
Rare Leopard Spotted in Bangladesh Forest, Raising Hope for Species’ Survival
June 28, 2025 Leopards are listed as “near threatened” globally—but in Bangladesh, their situation is even more dire. Classified as critically endangered in the country, leopards were recently spotted in…
Meet the River Dolphins: Mysterious Navigators of Freshwater Worlds
When we think of dolphins, most of us picture sleek, playful creatures leaping through ocean waves. But not all dolphins call the sea their home. Some live far inland, navigating…
Meet the Snow Monkeys: Japan’s Famous Hot-Spring Bathing Primates
High in the snowy mountains of Japan, where winter temperatures drop well below freezing, a group of wild monkeys has learned how to stay warm in the most unexpected way:…
Meet the Bush Dog
The Secretive Charm of the Bush Dog: A South American Enigma Have you ever heard of a dog that looks a bit like an otter, lives in the rainforest, and…
