As darkness sets on a parched West Texas river bottom, a little owl peers out of a hole in a sycamore tree. It's an Elf Owl, the world's tiniest owl. The Elf Owl is a little bird that measures less than six inches tall and weighs approximately an ounce and a half, which is roughly the size of a golf ball. It's also a vicious hunter. The Elf Owl comes from its tree … [Read more...] about Meet the Elf Owl, The World’s Tiniest Owl
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Meet the Stunning Vaquita – The World’s Rarest Animal, With Only Ten Remaining
According to recent reports, there are only 10 vaquitas left in the wild, putting the world on the verge of losing another vital species. This small porpoise, which lives in the northern Gulf of California, has long been considered endangered, with a population that has declined from 600 in 1997 to 30 in 2017. Now, word is spreading that the vaquita's survival is in … [Read more...] about Meet the Stunning Vaquita – The World’s Rarest Animal, With Only Ten Remaining
Meet Barry the Canary, the Bird with a Bowl Feather
Barry is a cute Gloster canary with a cool hairstyle. And what's the deal with his hair? It appears to be a flawlessly executed bowl cut. Gloster canaries are native to the Canary Islands, however they are not commonly observed in the wild. They are the end consequence of decades of selective breeding. Gloster canaries are classified into two types: Consorts (smooth heads) … [Read more...] about Meet Barry the Canary, the Bird with a Bowl Feather
Meet the Magical Pudu, The World’s Tiniest and Cutest deer
These tiny deer are approximately the size of a domestic dog and the world's smallest species of deer. The pudu is divided into two species, both of which are found in South America. The northern pudu is endemic to Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Colombia, whereas the southern pudu is native to Argentina and Chile. They are just about 12 to 16 inches … [Read more...] about Meet the Magical Pudu, The World’s Tiniest and Cutest deer
Meet Zeus, The Blind Owl with Stars in his Eyes who was Rescued
It's easy to lose sight of what matters most in life. We might get so wrapped up in the details of our day that we forget to appreciate the beauty of the world around us. With traffic, chores, errands, meetings, and a few missed coffees, the meaning that we once held so fervently might soon go away. It might be jarring to realize that we live in a marvelous and lovely universe … [Read more...] about Meet Zeus, The Blind Owl with Stars in his Eyes who was Rescued