What Birds Can Fly Backwards?
Hummingbirds are the only group of birds that can fly backwards. The flight of a hummingbird is more similar to an insect then a bird. … Read more
Animals
What are the two mammals that lay eggs?
Platypus and echidnas are the only two mammals that lay eggs Monotremes are mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young like … Read more
Some frogs vomit by throwing up their entire stomach and then wiping it off with its forearms
A frog that eats something distressing or poisonous may vomit the object in the same way humans do. However, some species do not have this … Read more
Before sandpaper was invented, people used shark skin, called shagreen, to smooth and polish wood
Due to the rough and abrasive properties of a dried up shark skin, also known as shagreen, before the invention of a sandpaper it was … Read more
World’s Longest Snake
The longest ever species of snake is the Python! Species of Python can be found all over the world originating from India to Burma and … Read more
Birds That Can Talk
Did you know that parrots can be trained to say up to 200 words and short phrases. In fact their ability to mimic human language … Read more
Smallest Bird In The World ?
At just 5cm long and 2g in weight the smallest bird in the world is none other than the Bee Hummingbird. Found mainly in Cuba … Read more
Short-eared dog (Atelocynus microtis)
A rare Short-eared dog (Atelocynus microtis), also known as the short-eared Zorro, short-eared fox, small-eared dog; in French: renard à petites oreilles; in Portuguese: cachorro-do-mato … Read more
Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)
Capybara The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), also known as capibara, chiguire, and carpincho, is a big semi-aquatic rodent of South America. Capybaras have heavy, barrel-shaped bodies … Read more
Buffy-headed Marmoset (Callithrix flaviceps)
The Buffy-headed Marmoset (Callithrix aurita) is a small primate native to South America, most commonly found in the tropical forests of the Amazon rainforest. It … Read more
Boto (Inia geoffrensis)
Boto, the Pink River Dolphin Young ladies and young men, beware! You are about to meet a sea creature who is seat to become a … Read more
Brazil’s Amazing Animal Facts
Brazil Animal Facts If you’re looking for some cool facts about Brzil’s animals, you have come to the right page. Brazil the largest country in … Read more
Greater Ghost Bat (Diclidurus ingens)
The Greater Ghost Bat is a large and very territorial bat species that mainly inhabits rainforests across South East Asia. It has a wingspan that … Read more
Brazilian Big-eyed Bat (Chiroderma doriae)
The big-eyed bat is a lesser-known but fascinating member of the bat family, the genus Oryzomus. As its name suggests, it has relatively large eyes, … Read more
Howler Monkey (Alouatta fusca)
Can you imagine someone hearing you holler from three kilometer away? Howler Monkeys have the loudest sound of any land animal, and it can be … Read more
Dekeyser’s Nectar Bat (Lonchophylla dekeyseri)
The Dekeyser’s Nectar Bat is endemic to Brazil. It is considered to be a vulnerable species. The Dekeyser’s Nectar Bat inhabits caves in dry forests. … Read more
Brazilian Arboreal Mouse (rodentia muridae)
What would it be like to be marooned on an island with no one who shared character traits similar to yours? The Brazilian Arboreal Mouse … Read more
Giant Armadillo (Priodontes maximus)
Have you ever seen a coat of armor? It seems that it would be quite difficult to eat in or sleep in. Imagine wearing it … Read more
Brown Howler Monkey (Alouatta guariba)
Brown Howler The Brown Howler Monkey, scientifically known as Alouatta guariba, is a fascinating species of New World monkey native to South America. These primates … Read more
Marsh Deer (Blastocerus dichotomus)
The Marsh Deer was first reported by Illiger in 1815. It inhabits Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay. This particular species is currently (2003) listed as … Read more
Bush Dog (Speothos venaticus)
The Bush Dog was first reported by Lund in 1839. They are widespread, inhabiting Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Peru, Paraguay, … Read more
Bushy-tailed Opossum (Glironia venusta)
The Bushy-tailed Opossum was discovered in 1912 by Thomas. It inhabits Brazil and Peru. They are known as Didelphidae, and within their own subfamily called … Read more
Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis)
Do you enjoy swimming, diving and splashing in the water? Giant Otters do to! These curious creatures are always ready for some fun, and can’t … Read more
Pacarana (Dinomys branickii)
Originating from the dense tropical rainforests of South America, specifically the Andean regions of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, the pacarana has captivated the attention … Read more
Pygmy Marmoset (Cebuella pygmaea)
If you think small animals are cute, get ready to fall in love! After all, what is cuter than a baby monkey? A Pigmy Marmoset … Read more
Cleber’s Arboreal Rice Rat (Oecomys cleberi)
The Cleber’s Arboreal Rice Rat was first reported by Locks in 1981. It inhabits Brazil and is also endemic to this country. This particular species … Read more
Recife Broad-nosed Bat (Platyrrhinus recifinus)
The Recife Broad-nosed Bat was discovered by Thomas in 1901. It inhabits Brazil. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. This particular species … Read more
Red Myotis (Myotis ruber)
The Red Myotis was first reported by E. Geoffroy in 1806. It inhabits Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. This particular species is currently (2003) listed as … Read more
Carriker’s Round-eared Bat (Tonatia carrikeri)
The Carriker’s Round-eared Bat was discovered by J A Allen in 1910. It inhabits Brazil. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. This … Read more
Rufous Dog-faced Bat (Molossops neglectus)
The Rufous Dog-faced Bat was discovered by Williams & Genoways in 1980. It inhabits Brazil, Guyana, Peru and Suriname. It is currently (2003) listed as … Read more
Chestnut-striped Short-tailed Opossum (Monodelphis rubida)
The Chestnut-striped Short-tailed Opossum was discovered by Thomas in 1899. It inhabits Brazil and is also endemic to this country. It is currently (2003) listed … Read more
Amazonian Sac-winged Bat (Saccopteryx gymnura)
The Amazonian Sac-winged Bat was discovered by Thomas in 1901. Today it lives in Brazil, Para, Santarem. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable … Read more
Schultz’s Round-eared Bat (Tonatia schulzi)
The Schultz’s Round-eared Bat was discovered by Williams & Genoways in 1980. It inhabits Brazil, Guyana and Suriname. It is currently (2003) listed as a … Read more
Emilia’s Short-tailed Opossum (Monodelphis emiliae)
The Emilia’s Short-tailed Opossum was discovered by Thomas in 1912. It inhabits Bolivia, Brazil and Peru. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. … Read more
Long-nosed Short-tailed Opossum (Monodelphis scalops)
The Long-nosed Short-tailed Opossum was discovered by Thomas in 1888. It inhabits Brazil and Argentina. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. Very … Read more
Marajo’s Short-tailed Opossum (Monodelphis maraxina)
The Long-nosed Short-tailed Opossum was discovered by Thomas in 1923. It inhabits Brazil and is also endemic to this country. It is currently (2003) listed … Read more