Wild animals

Rare and unusual animals

It seems that we have already seen a lot in nature, but sometimes we come across unusual, beautiful and strange animals that can surprise and charm us.

Jaguarundi: photo and description

The jaguarundi is a very unusual animal that was once kept as a pet by Native Americans. Today, we'll take a closer look at it.

The Temminck's cat is a little-known relative of the tiger and snow leopard.

The diversity of animals on Earth is so great that many species remain poorly studied. Among them is a predator known as the fire cat, or Asian golden cat.

Can turtles leave their shells?

As most people know, turtles are the slowest creatures in the world. This isn't entirely true, as marine animals of this species can reach speeds of over 30 km/h; only land-dwelling turtles are slow. Moreover, the heavier the shell, the slower the animal's speed. If the shell hinders speed, wouldn't it be logical to get rid of it? Could turtles survive without it?

What does a turtle look like without a shell?

Animals' Reactions to Mirrors - Amazing Photos

Animals' reactions to mirrors have interested scientists since the last century. Animals react differently when they see a reflection.