Asia
Bronze-winged Jacana
Fathers pick up their young and carry them under their wings
Ayam Cemani
They were used for sacrificial purposes
Coryphodon
The Coryphodono looked like a fancy rhinocerous, but it was more related to elephants
Stonechat
Their songs are harsh and sound like two rocks hitting together.
Tailless Whip Scorpion
The average lifespan of these strange creatures is 5 to 10 years; however, tailless whip scorpions have been known to live up to a whopping 15 years in captivity!
Dobsonfly
The dobsonfly spends up three years as a larva, and only a week as an adult.
Pheasant-tailed Jacana
The pheasant-tailed jacana is the only species in its family that migrates long distances.
Belgian Canary
The Belgian canary is one of the oldest and most influential in its genus.
Herring Gull
They are loud, spirited birds with raucous cries that sound like bursts of laughter.
Loris
Like all lorises, slow loris has a cute wide-eyed look, but it also has a venomous sting that can rot human flesh.
Yellowhammer
It interbreeds with the pine bunting
Egyptian Tortoise
The Egyptian tortoise is one of the smallest tortoise species in the world.
Eurasian Collared Dove
The Eurasian collared dove has been extensively studied due to its amazing ability to rapidly colonize new territories.
Short-Eared Owl
The short-eared owl is one of the most widespread owl species in the world, covering five continents.
Sarus Crane
Parents use low calls to tell their chicks to freeze and lie still when danger lurks.
Egyptian Vulture
They steal large ostrich eggs and use rocks and pebbles to crack the shells.
King Quail
Females look similar to males but don’t come in shades of blue