..and speaking of animals- check out this website!
This website is fantastic. IT's a listing of the top 100 endangered species in the world..and..ummm... there are some really neat ones!!
Soooo.. here are a few of my favorites!!!
Check out THAT NOSE!!!!
Soooo.. here are a few of my favorites!!!
| 62. Saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica) | CRITICALLY ENDANGERED |
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One of the world's fastest animals, the distinctive saiga can reach speeds of up to 80 km/h. |
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Check out THAT NOSE!!!!
| 94. Old World sucker-footed bat (Myzopoda aurita) | VULNERABLE |
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Special suction pads on its wrists and ankles allow this bat to cling to smooth leaf surfaces while roosting. |
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| 21. Pygmy hippopotamus (Hexaprotodon liberiensis) | ENDANGERED |
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This species secretes oils known as "blood-sweat" which keep its skin waterproof. |
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