Meintest du panda?
Red-rumped agoutis are members of the rodent family similar in appearance to Guinea pigs, but larger and with longer legs. Endemic to South America, they are the only mammals within their native range able to open the husk of a Brazil nut, which makes them vital to the region’s ecosystem.
Species: Dasyprocta leporina Animal News Giant Pandas
The pink-toed tarantula is a small, tree-dwelling species native to the rainforests of South America. It has a dark body with pink coloring at the tips of its legs.
: Avicularia avicularia Animal News Giant Pandas
Make the most of your time out of the office with a visit to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo!
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The small, critically endangered Philippine crocodile was once prevalent throughout the Philippines but now lives only on a few islands.
novaeguineae mindorensis Animal News Giant Pandas
From a litter of chirping cheetahs and the birth of a lovable giant panda cub to groundbreaking coral reef research and new strides in animal care, there were many milestones to celebrate this year.
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Koi fish are colorful, ornamental versions of the common carp. Modern Japanese koi are believed to date back to early 19th-century Japan where wild, colorful carp were caught, kept and bred by rice farmers. The word “koi” comes from the Japanese word for “carp.”
Species: Cyprinus carpio Animal News Giant Pandas
Lesser Madagascar tenrecs, also called lesser hedgehog tenrecs, are small, nocturnal animals covered in spines. Though sometimes confused with hedgehogs, lesser tenrecs are actually members of a different order.
Species: Echinops telfairi Animal News Giant Pandas
Chilean rose tarantulas are calm, docile spiders native to desert scrub habitats in South America. They have dark bodies with rose-hued hair. These active predators use their body size to subdue prey.
Species: Grammostola rosea Animal News Giant Pandas
The emerald tree monitor, or green tree monitor, is a dark jade to lime green lizard found on New Guinea and adjacent islands. This arboreal reptile uses its long claws and prehensile tail (which is twice as long as its body) to grip tree branches while climbing.
Species: Varanus prasinus Animal News Giant Pandas
Eastern red-backed salamanders do not have lungs and must live in damp or moist habitats to breathe. They are native to the eastern United States and Canada.
Species: Plethodon cinereus Animal News Giant Pandas
