Pangolin
Bad eyesight, but great sense of smell
China
Peregrine Falcon
Fastest animal on Earth
Muskrat
The muskrat can stay underwater up to 17 minutes at a time
Eel
Eels can be a mere few inches long to 13 feet!
Paddlefish
Paddlefish have existed since the Cretaceous Period
Marmot
A marmot spends 80% of its life below ground
Hamster
Able to run as quickly backwards as forwards!
Carp
The carp is one of the most popular pond fishes in the world
Sable
Their fur has been considered a luxury item since the Middle Ages
Pigeon
They can find their way back to their nests from up to 1300 miles away.
Chinese Paddlefish
The Chinese paddlefish is one the largest freshwater fish in the world
Tibetan Terrier
Tibetan terriers have round, flat, “snow shoe” feet that evolved to give them traction on snowy Himalayan paths
Cicada
Cicadas have one of the longest insect lifespans
Locust
Each locust can eat its weight in plants each day.
Fruit Bat
Among the largest bats in the world
Snow Leopard
Unlike other big cats, snow leopards don’t roar.
Tibetan Fox
Tibetan foxes are not territorial and will share a hunting ground with other mated pairs.
Wood Turtle
Temperature determines the sex of turtle eggs