July132011

Giant Freshwater Stingray

Southeast Asia // Vulnerable // Cartilaginous Fish // image source

Fun Fact: The giant freshwater stingray is one of the largest freshwater fish. There have been reports of them weighing up to 600 kg.

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June242011

Binturong

Southeast Asia // Vulnerable // Carnivora // photo source

Fun Fact: Believe it or not, the musk of the binturong smells like buttered popcorn.

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June152011

Luzon Bleeding-Heart

Southeast Asia // Near Threatened // Columbiformes // image source

Fun Fact: The Luzon bleeding-heart is found only on certain islands in the Philippines. 

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June142011

Colugo

Southeast Asia // Least Concern // Dermoptera // image source

Fun Fact: Reaching a length of almost a foot and a half, Colugos are some of the largest gliding mammals. They are sometimes known as “flying lemurs”, but they are not closely related to lemurs.

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