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5 WALRUS FACTS
Walrus are enormous creatures that can withstand the freezing Arctic temperatures.Here are 5 facts you might not know about the Giants of the Arctic.
5 FACTS ABOUT MOUNTAIN GORILLAS
Here are 5 facts you might not know about our fellow primates, the Mountain Gorillas.
5 BOUNCY KANGAROO FACTS
Kangaroos are a popular Australian animal and an absolute icon for the aussies. They feature on the Australian coat of Arms, postage stamps, 50 cent and $1 coins and are also used by Qantas and the Royal Australian Air Force. Here are 5 facts you might not know about them. 1. Kangaroos are the tallest Marsupial A marsupial is a mammal whose members are born incompletely developed and are typically carried and suckled in a pouch on the mother's belly. Kangaroos can stand over 2 meters tall making it the tallest on the planet. 2. Kangaroos are really fast Kangaroos...
5 FURRY MONGOOSE FACTS
Mongooses are adorable furry creatures. Here are 5 facts you might not know about them! 1. Mongooses can kill venomous snakes Mongooses can kill snakes, including one of the most dangerous creatures on Earth - the dreaded King cobra. First, their speed and agility helps them avoid the snake fangs and launch quick attacks. But some species also have a resistance to neurotoxic snake venom, allowing them to keep fighting even after receiving a bite that would kill most animals their size. They are not immune to the venom, but have special mutations in their nervous system and the neurotoxin is...
The Illegal Ivory Trade and Covid-19 Lockdown
Learn more about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on illegal ivory trade.
World Rhino Day and Elephant Appreciation Day
We find ourselves on World Rhino Day and Elephant Appreciation Day with a battle to fight for these revered creatures. Both the rhino and the elephant face persecution by humans, their armour coveted by the super-wealthy and the superstitious.
5 IMPRESSIVE OSTRICH FACTS
Did you know that ostriches are capable of killing a human or a potential predator like a lion with a forward kick? Here we compiled 5 facts you might not know about this fascinating giant bird.
INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY
It is the day of the dog – (wo)man’s best friend, the purest of souls, those furry friends we are lucky enough to share our lives with. Let us celebrate our loyal family members and pay full respect to good boys and goodest girls the world over! Especially, the wild kind.
World Elephant Day
Whichever way you look at it, elephants are a part of the landscape and World Elephant Day stands to remind us of that.
International Cat Day
It’s impossible for us to let International Cat Day pass without acknowledgement from our team. After all, our senior executives are themselves, cats! If you’re new around here, you might not have met VV, Sundar, and the latest addition, GiGi, so keep an eye out for their appearances on Instagram and you’ll soon get a feel for our feline family.
5 CRAZY FACTS ABOUT KOMODO DRAGONS
Komodo Dragon is an endangered species that only lives on 5 Indonesian islands. Let's look at 5 more unusual facts about them.
What about rhino horn?
If rhino horn has you wondering, here are some frequently asked questions to help you stay informed.
5 ASTOUNDING FACTS ABOUT GIRAFFES
5 interesting facts about the tallest mammal on earth, the towering Giraffe
5 SURPRISING WARTHOGS FACTS
Thanks to Pumba from Lion King, the funniest animal in a cartoon, the common warthog is one of the best-known African animals. But except for their distinctive tusks and warty face, what do we really know about them?
We compiled 5 diverting facts you might not know about them
SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE... HERE ARE 5 FACTS ABOUT LEOPARD TORTOISE!
The Leopard tortoise is a large and gorgeously marked species of tortoise. Slow and quiet creature, Leopard tortoises are nevertheless a signature animal of the African savannah. 1. Leopard Tortoise are part of the Small 5 You've heard of the Big 5, but what about the little guys? The Small or Little 5 refers to small animals that can be seen during safaris and have similar names to the Big 5. Leopard tortoise, Rhino beetle, Buffalo weaver, Elephant shrew and Antlion make up the ‘little 5’. 2. Leopard tortoises can swim! They are the only tortoise that do not have...
5 REMARKABLE PANGOLIN FACTS
5 remarkable facts about the most trafficked mammal in the world: the Pangolin.
5 GIGANTIC WHALES FACTS
Whales are the world's largest mammal and the gentle giants of our oceans. Here are 5 facts you may not know about these fascinating creatures.
5 FUN FACTS ABOUT EQUINES
In their honor, we have compiled 5 facts that you might not know about these incredible animals.
5 UNEXPECTED HYENA FACTS
Hyenas often have a bad reputation, likely from being the carrion-eating villains of The Lion King. However, spotted hyenas are actually very intelligent and full of surprises.
Find out why with these 5 unexpected facts :)
5 CHEETAH AMAZING FACTS
Cheetah is one of the most well known large cat in the world, however it’s an atypical member of the Felidae family.Check here why with the 5 amazing facts that we compiled for you!
5 REMARKABLE FACTS ABOUT LEOPARD
Leopards are probably one of the most secretive and elusive animals and they can be very difficult to spot in the wild. That’s why we decided to compile 5 remarkable facts you might not know about them.
5 INTERESTING ZEBRA FACTS
Despite being popular, stripy, gorgeous creatures, very little is known about zebras. Check the 5 interesting facts we compiled for you!
5 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT PENGUINS
This January 20th, we celebrate Penguin Awareness Day! We can all agree that penguins are super cute and funny, but what you may not know is that of the 18 penguin species, 13 are classified as vulnerable*, near threatened* or endangered* like our beloved African Penguin (*IUCN red list).
5 INCREDIBLE FACTS ABOUT AFRICAN WILD DOGS
5 incredible facts about what is considered Africa’s most efficient predator, the African Wild Dog.
5 SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT ELEPHANTS
Our elephant friends are an interesting bunch so we’ve compiled 5 surprising facts about our pachyderm friends.
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