The Tuatara is sometimes called a living fossil. They are one of the oldest animal on earth and the only of its order. Even though they look like lizards, they are a distinct life form. They have a parietal, “third,” eye, and they are able to hear despite having no ears. The Tuatara, like many native New Zealand animals are threatened by the Polynesian rat and human encroachment on their habitat.
8 fascinating endangered reptile and amphibian species from around the world that capture the imagination with their colors, habits, and beauty.
Why would a hippo be the size of a pig, or a crocodile as small as a cat? Isolated environments can cause species to evolve smaller, so they need less food.
An astonishing 1 in 4 mammals worldwide are in critical danger (either threatened or endangered). Here are some of the particularly beautiful species that are on the list.
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