These animals live farther north than any other non-human primate, in places where snow covers the ground for many months of the year, earning them the name “snow monkeys.” (see image…)
Tag: Asia
This beautiful and elusive creature, native to the mountains of Central Asia, seemingly disappears among the rugged, snowy landscape, leading it to often be called the ghost cat – this is the Snow Leopard. (see image…)
With a cat-like face, a body like a bear and an almost monkey-like tail, it’s easy to see why this animal is sometimes called a bearcat. This unique old world mammal is neither bear nor cat but (…read more)
Found in the floodplain grasslands and woodlands of India and Nepal, these enormous creatures can weigh up to 6,000 pounds but are surprisingly swift and nimble. The Indian Rhinoceros can charge at speeds of 25 mph. Though possessing poor eyesight, the Indian Rhino (like other rhino species) has sharp hearing and a keen sense of smell. These solitary animals are (read more)
First described in 1825 as the original panda, this animal has been known by many names. Found in the mountains of (…read more)
Named after the Chinese mountain range in which this unique subspecies of Giant Panda is exclusively found. They were first discovered in the 1960s but it wasn’t until (…read more)
Sometimes confused with a raccoon or badger, this small mammal is actually related to (…read more)
The majestic Japanese summit, this active volcano – commonly called “Fuji-san” – reaches to a height of (…read more)
Here is an all new digital painting of the Red Panda. This image was created by Breah using the Mischief digital art software on a Wacom Cintiq Companion 2. See Image
The 5th annual International Red Panda Day is Saturday, September 20, 2014. To help spread the word about these adorable creatures and their conservation, here is a See image
Pencil sketch head study of the Red Panda, also known as the Firefox. Continue reading “Red Panda head sketch”