Monday, November 4, 2013

Fennec Fox







- The fennec fox or fennec is a small nocturnal fox found in the Sahara of the North Africa
- Its most distinctive feature is its unusually large ears, which serve to dissipate heat
- The fennec is the smalles species of canid in the world
- The fennec has a life span of up to 14 years in captivity


Sunday, November 3, 2013

Spotted Genet




- Genet is a mammal related to civets and linsangs
- This species is sometimes kept as an exotic pet in the United States and Asia

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Squirrel Monkey



- Squirrel monkeys live in the tropical forests of Central and South America in the canopy layer.
- Their tail is not used for climbing but as a kind of balancing pole and also as a tool.
- Their movements in the branches can be very rapid. 

Friday, November 1, 2013

Slow Loris




- Primate that can be found in South and Southeast Asia
- They are found in India, China (Yunnan province), Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore
-There are currently eight recognized species