Results: Endemic Animals

The bulbous-nosed proboscis monkey, or Bekantan in Indonesian, is an Old World monkey found only on the island of Borneo. "They are highly social and groups frequently band and disband throughout the day before returning to sleep together. Serious aggression is rare among these unusual animals, with territorial disputes being settled mostly through audible honking." Have you ever heard of this unusual monkey?

Pygmy hogs are pocket-sized, found only in the grasslands surrounding the Himalayas. They grow to no more than 11 inches and weigh about 15 pounds. Males have a white moustache and small, sharp tusks. Pygmy hog families travel single-file, with adults at either the front or rear. The rare creatures are seldom seen and are highly endangered, with estimates of only 250 left on the planet. Have you heard of this tiny animal?

The Texas Blind Salamander lives in the caves of the Edwards Aquifer in San Marcos Texas. This rare amphibian is completely blind, with eyes that are tiny dots under its translucent white skin. They sense prey from water pressure in its surroundings and lives on snail, shrimp and other small invertebrates. Have you heard of this blind creature?

Wilson's Bird of Paradise lives in the rainforests of West Papua, New Guinea. This brightly colored bird is known for its elaborate mating dance. It was first captured on film by Sir David Frederick Attenborough, "an English broadcaster and natural historian, best known for writing and presenting with the BBC Natural History Unit ... about animal and plant life on Earth." Are you familiar with either Attenborough or Wilson's Bird of Paradise?