Seven of The World’s Most Intriguing Animals
Published by From a rabbit that looks like a fur ball with a face; to a small primate that can rotate its head 180 degrees; down to a fish that uses its fin to walk on ocean floors — these creatures are truly intriguing animals! Read on to learn more about them.
From a rabbit that looks like a fur ball with a face; to a small primate that can rotate its head 180 degrees; down to a fish that uses its fin to walk on ocean floors — these creatures are truly intriguing animals! Read on to learn more about them.
Proboscis Monkey
The proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) or commonly known as the long-nosed monkey, is a reddish-brown monkey native to the southeast Asian island of Borneo. Males which are bigger than females average 60 to 70 cm head-body length and weigh up to 23 to kg. This arboreal monkey has a nearly long coat. Fur color ranges from bright orange, brick-red, reddish brown, or yellowish brown. Aside from its fairly long nose, proboscis monkey is well-known for its large, swollen stomach, as if it is pregnant. Its large nose will turn red and swollen when it gets either angry, excited or sexually mature.
They live in group with a single male leading the group with 9-19 individuals ( adult females and their offspring). They are known to make an assortment of vocalizations. They are adept swimmers and majority of their lives are spent living close to water. Proboscis monkey feed mainly on unripe fruits and young leaves. The proboscis monkey is listed as Endangered in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. In captivity, proboscis monkeys can live more than have 25 years.
Angora Rabbit
The Angora rabbit is one of the oldest types of domestic rabbit that traces its root in Ankara, Turkey. It is fairly small rabbit well-known for its long, soft hair. Angora rabbit appears round, like a fur ball with a face. Coat color ranges from black, blue, chinchilla, fawn, golden, smoke, and white. This fascinating animal has bunches of hair on its ears and feet tips. The long hair can grow up to 15cm in length. Furthermore, it has powerful back legs. Adults can weigh up to 3kgs.
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On May 4, 2012 at 12:22 pm
very interesting research
On May 4, 2012 at 1:25 pm
intriguing animals indeed and nice pictures too.
On May 4, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Small creatures can’t hide from the Aye aye.
On May 4, 2012 at 7:38 pm
Thanks for the into to these bizarre and amazing animals.
On May 4, 2012 at 9:03 pm
It is interesting to know that there are so many wonderful animals in the world. I would like to hug Angora Rabbit.
On May 4, 2012 at 10:02 pm
interesting article as always
On May 5, 2012 at 2:00 am
Awesome, I love pets and you brought to my vision a whole new group, must look into more.
On May 5, 2012 at 2:28 am
Simply superb. Such lovable creatures.
On May 5, 2012 at 12:43 am
I love it. You have a way with animals.
On May 5, 2012 at 3:15 am
These amazing animals are indeed intriguing – they don’t look real.
On May 5, 2012 at 3:33 am
Amazing article,as expected idol! I like the angora rabbit,lol!
On May 5, 2012 at 4:03 am
Hahaha.. These are really funny looking animals!
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On May 5, 2012 at 11:06 am
Awesome share.
On May 6, 2012 at 8:56 am
Wow, intriguing animals indeed! Another great post.
On May 7, 2012 at 1:36 pm
The Angora Rabbit is so adorable! Fun article.
On May 7, 2012 at 10:12 pm
awesome! great images!
On May 8, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Brilliant and I look forward to many more by you.
Eddy.
On May 9, 2012 at 12:05 pm
I like the star-nosed mole.
On May 9, 2012 at 5:37 pm
All very unique animals for sure. I have written many times about Angora rabbits.
On May 10, 2012 at 12:44 am
wonderful
On May 10, 2012 at 2:58 pm
Good, and like image
On May 12, 2012 at 6:07 am
Fun and educational all wrapped up in one. Well done as usual.
On May 15, 2012 at 5:04 am
2nd visit
On May 19, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Cute photos.
On May 22, 2012 at 11:37 am
revisit
On June 19, 2012 at 8:36 am
Very nice. I like the aye aye and angora rabbit. I do not live in Madagascar so I cannot have an aye aye and my mom would never let me have an angora rabbit because it has too much hair. My mom just got rid of chihuahua hair that my last dog left before she got stolen by an Eagle.