In the Tianshan mountains, of northwest China, lives a curious-looking animal, named Ili pika, that is known for its elusiveness. Technically called Ochotona iliensis, the species belongs to the Ochotonidae family of mammals, and is believed to be a distant relative of rabbit. What is more, this adorable furry animal has been recently spotted for…
National animals (and birds) are supposed to be intrinsically related to the culture and eco-system of a particular nation. But oddly enough, some of these nationalistic 'specimens' have gone beyond the avenue of realism into the very realm of fantasy and memories (yes, one of them is literally extinct!). So, without further ado, let us…
Leaning against an aircraft hangar at an abandoned naval base in the Taoyuan County of Taiwan is a gargantuan rabbit, measuring up to 82-feet( 25-meter) in height. Created for the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, this impressive white bunny, a.k.a. the Moon Rabbit, is what is attracting thousands of visitors from across the world. (more…)