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The Baby Animals of Australia Are Adorable!

I knew that Australia had plenty of endemic species, but I never knew that their young could be this adorable!

10 Rare Animal Species Found in Only One Location

Some particular species are so specialized that their habitats are limited to only one place in the world, making them extremely rare and a precious hyper-endemic species.

These Unusual Creatures Can Only Be Found In Madagascar...

These remarkable habitats are home to an outstanding number of 250,000 species of animals, 70 percent of which are endemic only to this heavenly island.

These Gorgeous Birds Can Be Found in India!

In India's Western Ghats, you'll find quite a range of natural wildlife parks, which are bursting with plenty of endemic Indian colorful birds, such as the Whistling Thrush, Forest Owlet, Indian Peafowl, Serpent Eagle, and even the endangered Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon.

Witness the Stunning Majesty of the Birds of India

In India's Western Ghats, you'll find quite a range of natural wildlife parks, which are bursting with plenty of endemic Indian colorful birds, such as the Whistling Thrush, Forest Owlet, Indian Peafowl, Serpent Eagle, and even the endangered Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon.

Birds of Paradise: The Pinnacle of Avian Beauty

Birds-of-paradise is a general term used to refer to a collection of 39 species of tropical birds that are endemic to eastern Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and eastern Australia.

The Australian Island of Tasmania Is Out of This World...

In addition to a wide variety of endemic flora and fauna, Tasmania is also home to some of the most spectacular natural views to be found anywhere on earth. Take a look at this wondrous island: Click on images to enlarge Tasmania is marked in red on the map, below left.

Warning! A Whole Course of Antibiotics Could be Dangerous!

Medical experts in the UK have called for doctors to stop instructing patients to complete courses of antibiotics as they believe it’s contributing to the superbug endemic.

These Baby Monkeys Bring Awareness To Endangered Primates

This Delacour's langur is endemic to Vietnam and is critically endangered. It's estimated that there are less than 250 of them left in the world. They are born orange, however their fur turns black with a white patch on the rump when they reach maturity.

Italian Wildlife Should be Talked About a Lot More!

Italy is home to about 57,000 known species of animals, 4,777 of which are endemic to the region. We wanted you to meet some of the many special animals in the country. 15 Special Wild Animals Found in Italy 1.

Meet 12 of the Most Adorable Hatchlings You Will Ever See

They are endemic to Eastern Australia and Tasmania and when initially discovered, European zoologists thought they were a hoax. 2. Baby octopuses Source The octopus is the most intelligent invertebrates there is.

You Won't Find More Beautiful Parrots in the World...

As is indicative of their name, African Grays are endemic to the Congo in Africa and are gray in color. Their wingspan is 46-52 cm in length and male and female birds look alike. 7. Sun Parakeet This attractive bird is endemic to South America.

These Colorful Creatures May be Hiding in Your Closet

Comet Moth This beautiful species is endemic to the Islands of Madagascar and are also the world’s largest silk moth. They have a wingspan of 8 inches (20cm), and the “tail” can be as long as 6 inches (15cm). 15.

The Most Stunning Bird Photography of Recent Years...

(Photo by: Anja Denker) [related_articles] Orange-breasted Sunbirds Go to the Fynbos habitat of South West and South Africa and you will find the Orange-breasted Sunbirds, endemic to parks and gardens with flowers.

12 Glorious Views of the Ancient Forest of Madeira

Some of the oldest specimens in the forest are estimated to be over 800 years old, and these ancient trees shelter countless endemic plant and animal species under their twisted, moss-covered branches.

These Exotic Flowers Are Just Plain Beautiful!

Passion fruit ( Passiflora edulis ) is a creeping vine that is endemic to South America. The flowers are magnificent and its fruits are popular worldwide. Jade vine ( Strongylodon macrobotrys ), endemic to the forests of the Philippines, it is related to beans and is pollinated by bats.