An adult bison almost never weighs less than a ton. Despite their impressive size, they are able to reach speeds of up to 65 km/h and jump up to 1.8 meters in height.
Читать полностью…This river otter slid over 1.5 kilometers across the frozen lake. The author of the video had to run from place to place several times and hide behind trees so as not to scare the animal away.
Читать полностью…The short-tailed indri (babakoto) Indri indri is the largest living lemur and lives in northeastern Madagascar.
The height of the indri is 65-90 cm - but the tail, unlike all other lemurs, is very short, 4-5 cm. Weight 6.5-9.5 kg. The hind legs are very long, the thumbs are enlarged and opposed to the rest of the fingers.
The coat is very thick with a white-gray-black pattern, which can vary in appearance. Individuals in the south of the range are lighter in color, and darker in the north. The head, ears and back of all Indri are usually black. The ears are large and shaggy, the muzzle is almost hairless.
Indri live in trees and come down to earth only occasionally. They move through the branches primarily with the help of their strong hind legs, jumping from branch to branch or climbing up and down. On earth, indri move, like all members of the family, jumping on their hind legs and raising their front paws in the air.
Albino Giraffe
Albino giraffes are extremely rare in the wild, as their survival rate is low due to poor eyesight and higher vulnerability to predators.
White giraffes can be more visible to predators, which makes them easy prey.
The frog is a slingshot.
It lives in tropical and subtropical forests.
It is known for its large size (the female reaches 20 cm, the male is slightly smaller.) and aggressive behavior. But few people know that slingshot frogs have an amazing ability to "freeze" their bodies during hibernation.
When the cold season comes, slingshot frogs can go into a state of cryogenic anaerobiosis, where they can freeze their organs and tissues to very low temperatures, allowing them to survive in extreme conditions. When spring comes and the temperature rises, the slingshot frogs are reborn, from a dormant state.
The crowned eagle Stephanoaetus coronatus is a large and powerful bird of prey found in tropical sub-Saharan Africa. This is the only currently existing representative of the genus of crowned eagles. The second species was the Malagasy crowned eagle, which became extinct after humans began to live in Madagascar.
The large crest (often raised) combined with the very large size makes the recognition of an adult bird almost unmistakable, even from a distance.
The crowned eagle has a long tail and wide rounded wings. The combination of these two elements makes it extremely fast - therefore it is the only eagle that actively hunts monkeys.
Monkeys are very alert and fast, which makes it difficult to hunt them, especially in a group. Male and female crowned eagles often hunt in pairs - while one eagle distracts the monkeys, the other carries off the prey. Powerful paws and massive claws can kill a monkey with one blow.
The Malay flying fox is large but harmless.
These are some of the largest bats in the world. At the same time, they should not be afraid, because flying foxes feed on fruits, flowers and leaves.
It's hard to call it a fight, but here you can clearly see how kangaroos use their tails, which can be called a fifth limb without hesitation.
Without a tail, kangaroos would not be able to move, stand up straight, or fight. This is very important when the kangaroo is moving at high speed; when its tail swings in sync with its legs, helping it, creating additional momentum forward and preventing the kangaroo from falling backwards.
As you can clearly see in this video, kangaroos can only hold their entire body weight on one tail, which allows them to stretch their legs towards the threat.
The ghostly tree frog (crowned ghost tree frog) Anotheca spinosa lives in the humid rainforests of Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico and Peru.
The ghost frog is often called the crowned frog because of the series of sharp protrusions adorning its head. A pair of large round eyes of copper or bronze color looks out from under this "crown". Several sharp spikes are scattered on the back of the mysterious tree frog.
Its mottled grayish-brown color almost does not differ from the color of fallen foliage or tree bark, and its nocturnal lifestyle and cautious nature make these tree frogs almost elusive.
The male's invocative singing can be heard a hundred meters from the hollow in which the performer himself is located. The male assigns a date to the future partner in a hollow filled with water, a bamboo trunk or giant leaves.
Baby king penguins hatch naked, and within a few weeks they grow downy feathers. Down feathers are not waterproof, so chicks should stay out of the water until they shed.
While the parent penguins are hunting, their chicks remain in the "manger", only a few adult birds look after them.
The largest colony of puffins is found off the coast of Iceland, where more than 50% of the global population of these birds lives.
Читать полностью…The kiwi bird.
This is an amazing creature, unlike other birds.
It is a small flightless bird that lives in New Zealand.
It is very surprising that kiwis do not have wings, but their place is taken by short feathers similar to hair, and a strikingly long and curved beak is used to search for worms and insects in the soil.
One of the most amazing facts about kiwis is that female kiwis have the largest egg compared to their own body size. The weight of an egg can be up to 20% of the weight of the bird itself. This is very unusual for birds, given their small size.
The European oriole.
It lives in Europe, Western Asia and North Africa.
Orioles live in wooded areas, where they build nests in tree hollows. They feed on insects, berries and seeds.
The diamond pheasant, which is also called Lady Amherst's pheasant.
Lady Amherst was the wife of Sir William Pitt Amherst, the acting governor of Bengal in the early 1800s. He was responsible for sending the first specimen of the diamond pheasant to London in 1828.
Diamond pheasants are very shy birds. They rarely fly, but they run fast. In case of danger, they always run away.
Diamond pheasants have a long tail and beautiful iridescent feathers. Birds feed on bamboo shoots, small insects, small ferns and some fruits.
The Earth wolf.
The smallest representative of the hyena family.
It lives in Southern and Eastern Africa.
This animal spat on the preferences of its relatives.
He lives in monogamous families in burrows and eats termites with both cheeks.
Yes, yes, 90% of their diet is termites, sometimes other insects, bird eggs and small mammals.
Indian giant squirrel.
It lives in the forests of South and Southeast Asia, including India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
These squirrels are brightly colored and have an impressive tail that can be almost twice as long as their body.
Their size is impressive - the body length can reach 60 cm, and such a protein can weigh up to 1.5 kg.
Indian giant squirrels lead an arboreal lifestyle, spending most of their time in trees. They feed on fruits, nuts and shoots.
The cat bear 🐼
Red pandas are slightly larger than an ordinary cat. The largest males barely reach 15 kg. Red pandas have a unique body structure that allows them to be perfect acrobats.
A velvety-soft ball of brown fur with two golden saucers for eyes, tarsier is also one of the strangest animals.
Читать полностью…The golden lion tamarin is a charming tiny primate that lives in the rainforests of the south Atlantic coast of Brazil.
A recognizable look is given to it by a reddish-golden coat and a spectacular mane framing the muzzle.
If you are an arboreal mammal and live in Australia, you are absolutely not immune from the snake-like strangling embrace of a bush python.
These versatile hunters use their powerful and muscular bodies to climb trees. To do this, they use a technique known as "accordion movement," in which the snake alternately stretches and contracts parts of its body to push itself up. By attaching a part of its body to a branch or the trunk itself, the snake pulls the front part of its body up.
A wild brown bear snaps its fangs. Such stunning sounds are a protective manifestation of a frightened or surprised bear. A warning that you are too close!
Читать полностью…Welsh black-nosed sheep.
It is a unique breed of sheep originating from the Aosta Valley region of Italy.
They are distinguished by their lush fur, outstanding meat qualities and high productivity in cultivation.
Welsh black-nosed sheep are a national treasure of Italy.
Sea otters are characterized by friendly behavior not only to their relatives, but also to other animal species that are not part of their natural diet.
Читать полностью…The crossing of single-humped and double-humped camels leads to the appearance of offspring, which is called "nar".
Читать полностью…The nambat is a marsupial mammal that lives in Australia. It is also known as the marsupial anteater. It is the only species in the family Myrmecobiidae.
Nambats feed mainly on ants and termites. They use their long tongues and sticky pads on their fingers to catch insects. Nambats can also eat other small insects and some fruits.
😻 The amazing animal of the Genet
It looks like a hybrid of a cat, a dog and a ferret. He is easily tamed and can become a good pet.
Snow leopards do not know how to growl, like many representatives of the feline family of this size.
But like all cats, they can purr and make subtle sounds that vaguely resemble meowing.