Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus)
The Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) is the largest antelope of Asia. It occurs in India as well as Pakistan and Nepal. The animals show a striking sexual dimorphism with males being […]
Monthly Archives: September 2013
Burchell’s Zebra (Equus quagga)
The Burchell’s Zebra (Equus quagga) or Plains Zebra occurs from southern Ethiopia through East Africa down to Namibia and South Africa. Thereby, it is the most widespread of the three […]
Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus)
With a wingspan of almost 2 m, the Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) is one of the largest seabirds of Europe. Intense hunting decreased the population drastically until the beginning of […]
Sambar Deer (Rusa unicolor)
Following the moose and elk, the Sambar Deer (Rusa unicolor) is the world’s third-largest deer. It occurs in entire South and Southeastern Asia – all the way from India, Nepal […]
Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta)
The Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta) is a tiny primate endemic to islands of the southern Philippines. The nocturnal animals live in dense jungle and feed mostly on insects. Unfortunately, the […]
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