Showing posts with label endangered. Show all posts
Showing posts with label endangered. Show all posts

Friday, October 22, 2010

now an arachnid

Identify this endangered species of spider?



The katipo or red katipo (Latrodectus katipo) is an endangered, venomous spider native to New Zealand.It is a Maori name and means "night-stinger".

Saturday, October 16, 2010

today a fish

Which famous aquarium species?


Answer: Super red arowana commonly called as Asian  Arowana

Native to Southeast Asia, Asian arowanas inhabit blackwater rivers, slow-moving waters flowing through forested swamps and wetlands.Like all members of Osteoglossidae, Asian arowanas are highly adapted to fresh water and are incapable of surviving in the ocean.This popular aquarium fish have special cultural significance in areas influenced by Chinese culture.It is an endangered species.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

colour is a clue

Which primate?


Answer: Golden langur 

Gee's Golden Langur is one of the most endangered primate species of India.It is known for its rich golden to bright creamish hair, a black face and a very long tail measuring up to 50 centimetres (20 in) in length.

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