Danielle Outen

The mongoose lemur (Eulemur mongoz) is a tiny lemur species known for its fluffy black and gray fur. They are nocturnal during the dry season and are native to the deciduous forests of Madagascar and the humid forests of the Comoros islands.

Unfortunately, this stunning primate is Critically Endangered. That means that if not protected, this lemur species could be extinct very soon. It would be a disaster to see them gone from our forests, so it is important to educate yourself about these beautiful animals and work to protect them.

To learn more about the mongoose lemur, keep on reading! If you are intrigued about other forest creatures, read our articles about the pygmy slow loris and the numbat. 
 

The Mongolian wolf (Canis lupus chanco) is a majestic and beautiful subspecies of the gray wolf. They are said to be closely related to dogs, however as they are wolves, they are naturally exceptional at hunting. They are sometimes also known as the Tibetan wolf too.

As their name suggests, these wolves are mostly found in Mongolia where they originate from. Now they can also be found in central Asia, Russia, northern China,  the Himalayas, Tibet, and Korea. In this region, it is said that there are 70,000 of these species in the wild.

Unfortunately, these stunning wolves fall prey to humans who hunt them for sport, or sometimes because the wolves can attack the livestock of herders. They are also not protected against hunting by Mongolian law. Luckily, they are not endangered yet.

It is important to get to know the brilliant and unique creatures found throughout our planet including the Mongolian wolf. So keep on reading for more information. If you are interested in other wolves, why not read about the tundra wolf and the arctic wolf?

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People all over the world are fascinated by spiders, whether they think they are cool or terrifying. Money spiders are common species of spiders seen all over the world, so why not learn more about what is a money spider?

Money spiders are commonly known as sheet weavers or scientifically as Linyphiidae. These spiders are believed to bring good luck because their weaving abilities are so good. Stories say they can even spin you some new clothes and represent financial good fortune!

Learn more about these eight-legged creatures with this article and see if you can spot them in your area. You never know, they may bring you some good luck!

If you are curious about other spiders, have a look at our articles about the Indian ornamental tarantula or the green lynx spider.

The bandtail puffer (Sphoeroides spengleri)  is a tiny species of pufferfish found in seagrass beds and coral reefs in the Atlantic ocean. They are found in the Caribbean, Florida, and Mexico, and each area has a different local name for them. In Mexico, their local name is 'botete'.

The bandtail puffer is easy to identify because of its unique coloring and spots. They are even named after the dark band found on their tail. These marine creatures are fascinating because even though they are small, they can be extremely poisonous due to their venom.

If you want to learn more about the bandtail puffer, keep on reading this article, or learn about another amazing marine animal by reading about bigmouth buffalo fish and freshwater butterflyfish here on Kidadl.