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It is one of the most colorful mammals in the world, with red and blue skin on its face and posterior. The species is sexually dimorphic, as males have a larger body, longer canine teeth and brighter coloring. It is the largest monkey in the world. Its closest living relative is the drill, with which it shares the genus Mandrillus.
More than 99 percent of all species, amounting to over five billion species, [7] that ever lived on Earth are estimated to be extinct. [8] [9] Estimates on the number of Earth's current species range from 10 million to 14 million, [10] of which about 1.2 million have been documented and over 86 percent have not yet been described. [11]
These squirrels are most often found in small patches of deciduous forests that include trees that produce their favorite foods, which are acorns, walnuts, pecans, and hickory nuts, detailed Bird ...
Over 1.5 million living animal species have been described—of which around 1 million are insects—but it has been estimated there are over 7 million in total. Animals range in size from 8.5 millionths of a metre to 33.6 metres (110 ft) long and have complex interactions with each other and their environments, forming intricate food webs.
Birds boast some of the most vibrant colors among terrestrial animals. ... Let's take a look at the American kestrel, one of the smallest and most colorful falcons in the U.S. It can be spotted ...
The nudibranch is a carnivorous mollusk that can appear strikingly beautiful or drab. There are 3,000-plus types of nudibranchs in the ocean.
Chameleons are preyed upon by a variety of other animals. Birds and snakes are the most important predators of adult chameleons. Invertebrates, especially ants, put a high predation pressure on chameleon eggs and juveniles. [64] Chameleons are unlikely to be able to flee from predators and rely on crypsis as their primary defense. [65]
Australia calls to mind the Great Barrier Reef with its turquoise water and colorful marine life and the dusty red landscape of the outback. ... rare animals roam and plant species not found ...