Madagascar is a fascinating island nation in the Indian Ocean that is home to many unique species of plants and animals. One of the most interesting animals found in Madagascar is the streaked tenrec, a small mammal known for its striking appearance. The streaked tenrec (Hemicentetes semispinosus) is a member of the tenrec family, which is made up of about 30 different … [Read more...] about The Streaked Tenrec: A Fascinating Madagascar Mammal with Spikes and Stripes
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Jonathan, The World’s Oldest Tortoise And The Oldest Living Land Mammal, Turns 190 Today
It's not every day that you get to celebrate someone's 190th birthday; in fact, we're fairly certain it's never happened before. That is, until this past weekend, when Jonathan — the world's oldest living land mammal and the oldest tortoise in recorded history — turned 190. The South Atlantic island of St. Helena, where Jonathan has lived since 1882, has been … [Read more...] about Jonathan, The World’s Oldest Tortoise And The Oldest Living Land Mammal, Turns 190 Today
Mammal Ancestors’ Flattened Mummies Discovered 250 Million Years After Extinction Event
The basin revealed several specimens with their skin remarkably intact. Lystrosaurus was spotted in a couple sequences in Jurassic World Dominion (including a deleted one in which it chomps the head off an Oviraptor). While the silver screen may be the last place we'll ever see such an animal alive and well, mummified specimens discovered in South Africa have revealed … [Read more...] about Mammal Ancestors’ Flattened Mummies Discovered 250 Million Years After Extinction Event