The Dahu is a mythical creature that according to local folklore lives in the Alps. The precise origins of the Dahu legend is unknown, but it is believed to stem from ancient traditions and superstition of the locals. Early settlers may have attributed the occasional discovery of goat carcasses or unusual tracks to a mischievous creature in the mountains.
The jackalope is a fictional animal found mainly in North American folklore tales. In most stories it is described as a hare or rabbit with antlers and in some cases the tail of a pheasant. In fact they are hares afflicted with a rare virus which causes a hornlike growth on the animals.
This baby albino alligator was found in a suitcase on München airport wrapped completely in plastic except for her nostrils to breath.The fact that she survived is a miracle, she’s named Ophelia and found her home in Terrazoo Rheinberg, Germany.
The Chihuahua is a small dog breed, their size even gets smaller due to popular demand, the smallest dog on earth is 9.65 cm (3.8 inch) and she has been cloned 49 times.
Meet the Clouded Leopard , the most ancient feline specie. The wild population is vulnerable and is threatened by deforestation on a huge scale . They are the most adorable predators in the world, therefore also one of the most poached, its skin and body parts are offered for decoration and clothing, though it is legally protected in most countries.
Slow Lorises are highly sensitive nocturnal primates.
Deep-rooted beliefs about the supernatural powers of Slow Lorises, such as their ‘abilities’ to ward off evil spirits or to cure wounds, have popularized their use in traditional medicine.
They have a venomous bite, which can be deadly to humans, as a consequence they have their front teeth pulled out before being sold as pets, a practice that often causes infection and death.
The Aye-Aye is a friendly nocturnal primate which is drawn to humans, according to Folk belief they bring bad luck and death by pointing its narrowest finger at someone, one is marked for death so the mere appearance of an Aye-Aye in a village predicts the death of a villager and the only way to prevent this is to kill it on sight. This superstition led to the death of so many that they were almost extinct and are now protected by law.
The Xōlōitzcuintles dogs of Mexico (aka Mexican Nude Dogs) have an ancient history. They are one of the oldest breeds of dogs and were highly revered by the Aztec people. Xolo dogs were esteemed as guards and protectors and were believed to safeguard the home from evil spirits as well as intruders. In ancient times Xolos were often sacrificed and buried with their masters in order to guide the soul on its journey to the Underworld
Reindeer are known as magical creatures but they have truly amazing features; they see light within the ultraviolet range, their noses are full of blood vessels which cool warm air down as it leaves the body and warms cold air up as it comes in, there antlers are the largest of all deer and they are the only species in which the females also grow antlers.
